Frederick James McLAUGHLAN

MARRIAGES

BRUSSEL – McLAUCHLAN – November 23 at St John’s Church, Campsie, by the Rev. C. C. Short, Pamela, younger daughter of the late Mr Frederick James McLauchlan, and of Mrs Vera McLauchlan, to Hendrikus Brussel (M. N.), younger son of Mr and Mrs P Brussel of Leiden, Holland.

NORTH ILLAWARRA COUNCIL.

At the meeting on Wednesday night, all the aldermen were present.

WOLLONGONG COURT.

MONDAY.

Drink. — Walker Chaulker pleaded guilty to charges of drunkenness and of offensive words at Balgownie.

Constable McLauchlan stated that Chaulker was behaving in a violent manner with a paling in his hand, and when spoken to by himself addressed the language to him.

Fined £2 for language and for drunkenness 10/-.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/142468904

QUARTER SESSIONS

[7918]      Department of Lands,

Sydney, 20th November, 1925.

AUTHORITIES FOR PROSECUTION OF TRESPASSERS ON CROWN LANDS.

IT is hereby notified, for general information, that the undermentioned members of the Police Force and other persons are authorised and empowered to prefer informations in writing, under and in pursuance of the provisions of the Crown Lands Acts, against any person or persons in unlawful occupation or use of Crown Lands, or lands granted, reserved, or dedicated for public purposes, or found cutting or removing timber, or stripping or removing bark, or digging for or removing stone, soil, or other material therefrom, without holding a license.

They are further authorised to sue for and recover such penalty or penalties as any such person or persons shall have incurred for and in respect of such unlawful occupation, use, or proceedings.

[ Leases 1925-18,180]

P. F. LOUGHLIN,

Minister for Lands.

NORTH ILLAWARRA COUNCIL.

At the meeting on Wednesday night | all the aldermen were present.

Correspondence.

NORTH ILLAWARRA COUNCIL.

At the meeting on Wednesday evening there were present all the aldermen.

Correspondence

POLICE COURT.

Wollongong — Friday, February 23rd. ( Before Mr. M. T. McMahon, S.M.)

Alleged Shooting with Intent.

Reginald Davidson, 21, was charged that on 20th February he did, at Fairy Meadow, shoot at Stanley Robinson with intent to do him grievous bodily harm. Mr. Morgan appeared for defendant.

Constable McLauchlan, stationed at Balgownie, deposed that at 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 20th inst., he went to Mr. Elliott‘s house at Fairy Meadow. He knocked at the door, which was opened by Mr. Elliott.

In the kitchen he saw defendant and said, ‘I want that revolver you were shooting with tonight,’ and he ‘replied, ‘I have no revolver, and did not shoot at anybody.’

He called Robert Robinson and pointing to defendant said, ‘Do you know this man?’ He replied, ‘Yes, that is the man who shot at us tonight.’

He then called Stanley Robinson and he said, ‘That’s the man who fired the revolver off at me.’

Witness questioned Davidson, who replied, ‘I did not mean to shoot them. I had a few drinks, and I will tell you all about it.’ I was with Jack Elliott at Wollongong this afternoon, We met Mrs. Robinson and a young lady with a baby. They told me her name was Mrs. Taylor. We all got pretty drunk and went home to Elliott‘s in a motor car. We had more drink at Elliotts.

At 9 o ‘clock someone knocked at the door, and I heard a man ask for Mrs. Taylor. They had an argument, as she wouldn’t go home with him. The man walked inside and took the baby. He ( defendant ) struggled with the man on the verandah and fired off a revolver to frighten him.

Defendant was then arrested. Defendant subsequently told witness that he had thrown the revolver into the dam, and which witness recovered loaded in four chambers, and with one empty shell.

Witness asked Davidson who the revolver belonged to and he replied Jack Elliott. About three months ago he had a row with his wife, and I told him I would throw the revolver into the dam, but I hung it up, behind a picture.’

Witness recovered the revolver in a dam about 200 yards away from Elliott‘s place. Defendant boards at Elliott‘s.

There were several bottles nearly empty on the premises when defendant was arrested.

Stanley Robinson, living at Fairy Meadow, deposed that he went to Elliott‘s place on the evening of the 20th to bring home his sister, whose name is Mrs. Taylor. His brother and brother-in-law were with him. While his brother was talking to his sister a man came out of the door and made a punch at him ( witness ). The blow missed and they closed, and they rolled from the verandah on to the ground, where witness was on top.

Defendant was the man who wrestled with witness. Defendant stepped back about four paces and pulled a revolver from his hip pocket and fired at him. He ( witness ) saw the flash, but the bullet missed.

When defendant fired witness went to run, but fell over the fence, and defendant said ‘I’ve got the ____.’

Witness had never seen defendant to speak to before.

Robert Robinson gave corroborative evidence.

Leonard William Taylor, hairdresser, Keira Street, Wollongong, deposed that. he went to Elliott‘s place on the night in question. Saw accused there, and saw him make a hit at Stanley Robinson, after which there was a scuffle and they both fell. The accused then fired the revolver at Stanley Robinson, and the two Robinsons ran away.

The accused reserved his defence and was committed for trial.

DETECTIVES WAITING.

SENSATIONAL ARRESTS.

A sensational arrest was made at Balgownie Co-operative Store at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, when Detective Sergeants Barclay and Thornley, Plain Clothes Constables Morgan and Cameron, and Constable McLauchlan found Sydney Hill, 58, and Albert (Duck) Clarke, 45, on the premises with a kit of house-breaking tools. Both men were brought to Wollongong lockup, and charged with breaking and entering.

The defendants were brought before the Court on Tuesday, and charged. Evidence, however, was not entered on, and the cases were remanded till Monday next, 12th instant. Bail was allowed — self in £80 or two sureties of £40. In Clarke’s case alone was bail forthcoming.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/133019136

[7918]      Department of Lands,

Sydney, 14th July, 1922.

AUTHORITIES FOR PROSECUTION OF TRESPASSERS ON CROWN LANDS.

IT is hereby notified, for general information, that the undermentioned members of the Police Force and other persons are authorised and empowered to prefer informations in writing, under and in pursuance of the provisions of the Crown Lands Acts, against any person or persons in unlawful occupation or use of Crown Lands, or lands granted, reserved, or dedicated for public purposes, or found cutting or removing timber, or stripping or removing bark, or digging for or removing stone, soil, or other material therefrom, without holding a license.

They are further authorised to sue for and recover such penalty or penalties as any such person or persons shall have incurred for and in respect of such unlawful occupation, use, or proceedings.

[ Occ. 1922-4,267]

W. E. WEARNE,

Minister for Lands.

Station.                Name of Person authorised                       Rank

Balgownie           McLaughlan, Frederick James             Constable

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/222083225

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WOLLONGONG COURT.

MONDAY. Fencing Posts for Firewood.

Godfrey Williamson pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny of posts, property of the Towrodgi ( Towradgi ) Park Trust.

Constable McLauchlan deposed that he visited a house at Balgownie, and found the missing posts there in a load of firewood.

Then spoke to accused who admitted having sold the posts in a load of fire wood.

G. W. Payne, chairman of the trust, deposed that a considerable part of the boundary fence had been taken away ; there had been much destruction done at the park ; about a dozen seats had been torn up and taken and a shed damaged.

Defendant, a returned soldier, said he had been off work and under the doctor for six weeks; he took the posts at the fence, seeing the state it was in and supposing these would not be required.

Mr. Payne said the trustees only wanted a caution administered.

Fined 20/ costs 8/, witnesses 32/.

BALGOWNIE

(Correspondent.)

On Friday evening, 19th, the local School of Arts was the scene of a very happy gathering of adults and young folks who had assembled to express feelings of goodwill and appreciation, and also farewell greetings to ConstableFrewin, Mrs. Frewin and family, who have been, recently transferred to Watson’s Bay.

The function also included a formal welcome to his successor, Constable McLauchlan; and Mrs. McLauchlan.

The early part of the programme was mainly vocal, and was shown much appreciation of Mr. P. Meizer presided, acting for Mr. Alridge, who had been called away to another urgent meeting.

The chairman directed the attention of those assembled to the aim of their presence there that evening— to do honor and show their appreciation both verbally and materially, to the guests of the evening. Mr. W. Madden spoke of the Frewin family, both in private and social life in terms of esteem.

Mr. S. W. Sproule, on behalf of the public, presented to the guests a very fine silver tea and coffee service, also personal gifts to Constable Frewin of a fountain pen, and to Mrs. Frewin a beautifully bound volume of Tennyson’s poems. Speaking, he said, from having known Constable and Mrs. Frewin, he spoke words of praise, congratulating the constable on his promotion to such a comfortable retreat as Watson’s Bay. He also welcomed Constable McLauchlan.

After Constable Frewin‘s acknowledgements, the remainder of the time was spent socially and in dancing.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/142241590

WOLLONGONG COURT.

MONDAY.

Thomas J. Williams and Arthur Floyd for drunkenness in Main road, Corrimal, were each fined 5/ and 8/ costs.

Thomas A. Ryan and James Stewart were charged with being on hotel premises in prohibited hours. — Constable McLaughlan deposed to having seen the defendants at 10.30 p.m. in the Great Eastern Hotel, Port Kembla ; Stewart said he was seeking a bed. Each fined 10/ and 8/ costs.

Richard M?????a pleaded not guilty to a charge of being in the Great Eastern Hotel, he being a prohibited person.

Constable McLauchlan deposed that on the 12th instant he saw defendant go into the bar of the Great Eastern ; witness asked the licensee if he knew that man, he replied he did not know his name; the licensee also, in reply, said he had served him several drinks during the day; just then, he called for five drinks, but as he did not pay for them he (licensee) told him to get out. — In reply to Mr. Morgan ( for the defence ) witness said defendant had been a source of annoyance to the police ever since the order had been made against him. — Defendant denied having been inside, he merely looked in to see if his brother was there. — Mrs. Brunning deposed she had given defendant, who was her uncle, a letter to give to her father, who lived at the hotel.

By Sergt. McAuley : Defendant had had some drink that day.

Constable McLauchlan, recalled, deposed he saw defendant with his brother before he went into the hotel. —

Fined 20/, 8/ costs.

MONDAY.

Constable McLauchlan, Port Kembla, deposed that Alfred Cummins drank to excess and caused much trouble. — Prohibition order for 12 months.

WOLLONGONG COURT

TUESDAY.

Patrick Kennedy was charged with indecent language at Port Kembla, and with no lawful visible means.

Constable McLauchlan deposed that defendant had been discharged from the penitentiary on the 26th February; he had been at Port Kembla for five months, and had done about three weeks work. He had been about hotels a nuisance in the bars; if people would not shout, he wanted to fight them. He had earned £2 8s the last week and had 14s coming to him.

The D.S.M. said that when arrested he was not without lawful means, having been earning money. Information dismissed. A number of previous convictions were read by Sergt Toohey.

For indecent indecent language fined £5 or 2 months.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/141641155

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