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South Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1939

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Stealing by a Trick

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 22 March 1939 · page 11

At the Nowra Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., Elonzo Francis Keogh was charged with stealing £4/5/-, the property of…

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Assault Case Dismissed Berry Police Court

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 5

An alleged ease of assault was dismissed at the Berry Police Court yesterday, before .Mr. J. A. S. Balrain S. M., in which a charge was…

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Police Court Berry, Wednesday, March 22 (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S. M.)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 4

Three men were charged with being an [?] of premise [?] during [?] [?] hours. Each was fined 15 with [?]…

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Kiama Police Court

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

At the Kiama Police Court on Wednesday last week, before Mr. J. A. S Balmain, S.M., Ernest William Wood was charged with having stolen from…

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Assault Charge

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 2

Francis Henry M. Neilly pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting Mr. Valrose and with offensive behaviour, at Wollongong Police Court…

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Stealing by a Trick. Accused Sentenced to Four Months' Imprisonment. Elderly Lady Holds the Piano. But Paid the Commission

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

At Nowra Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., a stranger by the name of Elonze Francis Keogh was charged with stealing…

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Police Court. Tuesday. March 21. (Before Mr. Balmain, S.m.) Breaches of the Transport Act

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

Mary E. Sands was finede 5- and 8- costs for failing to renew or not returning expired number plate of motor vehicle. Fraser's Garage was…

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Licensing Court. Tuesday. March 21. (Before Mr. Balmain, L.M.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

Licensing Inspector Newland submitted a report concerning proposed alterations for the Star Hotel. Milton, stating that Mr. Clancy purposed…

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A Vital Point. Case Fails at the Small Debts Court

The Nowra Leader · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 1

At the Small Debts Court, on Tuesday last, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., John Daley proceeded against W. L. Heather, guest house proprietor,…

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Court-house & Council

The Bega District News · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 2

The Department notified Bega Council, through Mr Bate, that the offer of £2000 for the old courthouse was being considered…

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Braidwood Libel Action Case Settled Out of Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 29 March 1939 · page 13

A Bench warrant requiring the attendance as a witness of Mrs. Elsie Giles in an action in the Supreme Court was issued by Mr. Acting…

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Legal Notices. in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Probate Jurisdiction

The Bega District News · Thursday 30 March 1939 · page 5

IN THE MATTER of the Estate of FREDERICK ULRICH (also known as FREDERICK ULRICK or ULLRICH) late of North Brogo via…

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Berry Police Court. Wednesday, March 22. (Vide the "Register.")

The Nowra Leader · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 9

Three men were charged with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. Each was lined 15- with 8- costs…

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District Court. Wednesday, April 5th. (Before His Honor Judge Nield). Claim for Timber Supplied

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 5

H. McNellee made claim for £15- 3- for timber supplied John Harold Rolfe. Mr. Martyn Oliver (Marriott & Oliver) appeared for plaintiff, and…

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Probate Court. (Monday. April 4th) Leave to Swear Death. (Before the Probate Judge, Mr. Justice Nicholas)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 7 April 1939 · page 11

Leave was given the widow of Mr. Hugh Doddingtoin Gooding, formerly of Saywell Street, Chatswood, to swear to his death…

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Failure to Exercise Dog. Dog in Court. £10 in Fine and Costs

The Nowra Leader · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

An unusual case was heard before Mr. Sheridan, S.M., in Manly Summons Court on Thursday, March 30, when the R.S.P.C.A. proceeded…

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Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 14

At the Nowra Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., the following cases were dealt with: Gilbert Duncan, an ex-aboriginal…

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Big Valuation Case Land Valuation Court at Bega

The Bega District News · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

On Tuesday the land Valuation Court commenced the hearing at Bega of a claim by Mr Henry Howard for increased compensation on…

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Stealing by Finding

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 6

At Nowra Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., Frederick Gibons Latta was charged with stealing a tape measurement. Mr…

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Police Court. Tuesday, April 18. (Before Mr. J. A. S. Balman, S.M.)

The Nowra Leader · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 1

G. E. Brooks was charged with driving a mtor vehicle Negligently. Sergeant Newland said that application had been made on the part of…

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