Norman Shadlow, 1914
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Nepean Times, Sat 14 Nov 1914 1
NORMAN SHADLOW,
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Licensed Carrier, St Marys,
Is prepared to Carry and Deliver Parcels, Goods, or Furniture to any part of the District. Prompt delivery, with all care Reasonable charges.
Norman Shadlow, 1915
Nepean Times, Sat 6 Nov 1915 2
IN MEMORIAM
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SHADLOW.—In loving memory of our dearly-loved son, Bertie William, who departed this life November 6th, 1914; aged 24 years.
One of the best that God could send,
Beloved by all, a faithful friend,
Called Home from those who deeply love,
To gain a glorious life above.
With aching hearts, with tearful eyes,
We linger where our dear one lies.
And breathe these sacred words once more,
“'Not lost, but gone before.”
Some day the clouds will break,
Some day the shadows flee,
And we shall see our dear son’s face,
And he shall speak to us,
He’ll soothe our aching hearts,
He’ll clasp our weary hands,
And lead us through the golden gate,
To that bright and happy land.
Sadly missed and deeply mourned by his sorrowing mother and father, Rachael and George Shadlow.
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SHADLOW.—A tribute of everlasting love to the memory of our dear brother, Bertie William, who departed this life Nov. 6th, 1914; aged 24 years
Called Home from those who deeply love,
To gain a glorious life above;
With aching hearts, with tearful eyes,
We linger where our dear one lies.
And breathe these sacred words once more,
“Not lost, but gone before.”
Inserted by his ever loving sister and brother-in-law, Ettie and Charlie Gibson.
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SHADLOW.—In memory, sweet memory, of our dearly beloved brother, Bert, who passed to the higher life November 6, 1914; aged 24 years.
In the bloom of his life God called him,
In the pride of his manhood days;
None know him but to love him,
None mentioned his name but with praise.
Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, Nina and Syd Hope and his little nephews, Ernie, Ronie and Bertie.
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SHADLOW.—In loving memory of Bertie William Shadlow, who was called up higher on November 6, 1914; aged 24 years.
As the days pass away your memory grows dearer,
There’s nothing can sever the bonds of our love;
In sunshine or shadow my thoughts bring you nearer,
And one day I hope to meet you above.
With Christ, which is far better.
Never forgotten by his loving fiancee, Daisy Gilsenan.
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SHADLOW.—In loving memory of my loving brother, Bertie William, who departed this life November 6th, 1914; aged 24 years.
God called him home, it was his will,
But in my heart he is living still;
His memory is as dear to-day,
As on the day he passed away.
Inserted by his loving brother, Norman.
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SHADLOW.—In loving memory of my dear brother, Bertie William, who departed this life November 6th. 1914; aged 24 years.
‘Tis sweet to know we’ll meet again
Where parting is no more,
And that the one I loved so dear
Has only gone before.
Inserted by his loving brother, George.
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SHADLOW.—In fond and loving memory of my dear brother, Bertie William Shadlow, who left us for a better land November 6th, 1914; aged 24.
When alone in my sorrow the bitter tears flow,
There stealeth a dream of the dear long ago.
Unknown to this world he stands by my side
And whispers these words, “Death cannot divide.”
No one knows how much I miss you,
Some may think the wound is healed,
For they cannot feel the sorrow
In my aching heart concealed.
Inserted by his ever-loving brother, Cecil Darcy.
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Nepean Times, Sat 18 Dec 1915 3
ST. MARYS
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METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL: The annual treat given by the officers and teachers of the St Marys S[unday] S[chool] was held on Saturday last in the church grounds, and took the form of a tea social meeting and Xmas Tree. The tea meeting began at 6 o’clock, and at the conclusion of the repast, which was excellent, the church doors were opened and the Xmas Tree, in all its sparkling splendour, greeted the admiring throng of delighted children.
Rev J Tarn occupied the chair, and expressed his pleasure at the splendid arrangements that had been made for the entertainment of the scholars and friends. He congratulated the superintendent, officers and teachers on the glowing result of their labours. An interesting programme was rendered by scholars and visitors, amongst whom, were Mr and Mrs Whatson, of Orchard Hills, who kindly assisted and during the evening sang two duets which were much appreciated by the gathering.
Mr Norman Shadlow, who, by the way, was chiefly responsible for the setting-up of the Xmas Tree, and was heartily thanked for his laudable labors, had charge of the gramaphone (kindly lent by Mr W Parkin), and the gramaphone records proved very enjoyable. The hon secretary, Mr L Muscio, read the report which stated that 40 children were on the roll; and all who had attained the age required had become pledged abstainers. The scholars had also willingly forgone their annual picnic, so that the money might be given to the various patriotic funds. Out of their savings the children had, during the past six months, sent £5-5s. to the Belgian Fund, besides helping other deserving causes.
Mrs F Andrews C.R. Superintendent’s report was also very cheering; and that good lady was warmly thanked for her earnest and fruitful labours and great zeal.
Mr T Chesham moved and Mr Stevenson seconded a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Muscio, Superintendent of the School. Mrs Muscio, in responding, thanked the officers and teachers for their valued co-operation and loving loyalty, and also warmly expressed her appreciation of the parents and friends, who had contributed to the social and festive arrangements of the evening. Amongst the audience were several brave soldier boys, who received a warm welcome and heartily enjoyed the proceedings. After presentation of the various useful and pretty gifts by Old Father Christmas represented by Mr Syd Hope, in scarlet cloak and long white beard, in character, the National Anthem was sung, and the very happy entertainment came to a close at 9.30 pm.
Norman Shadlow, 1916
The Propeller, Fri 10 Mar 1916 4
KOGARAH POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday, March 8.
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before Mr Payten, SM.
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THE HURSTVILLE ROBBERIES
Norman Shadlow, alias John Ford, a young man, was charged with breaking into the dwelling house of Elizabeth Ashworth in Hudson street, Hurstville, on February 21, and stealing therefrom a quantity of jewellery, a revolver and money, valued at about £20.
Constable Arentz gave evidence that on the 22nd instant he saw accused in front of a pawn shop in Redfern. He saw him with a necklet, and asked him where he got it, and he replied that he purchased it. Defendant ran away and he called on him to stop, but as he did not, he fired a shot at him, but as he kept on running he fired another shot. He was then arrested and admitted pawning the goods.
George Goode, 15 years of age, of Newtown, deposed that he accompanied accused to Hurstville on the day in question. Shadlow got over the fence, of a house in Hudson street, Hurstville, and afterwards came out with a revolver and two money boxes.
Sergeant Hickey, of Redfern, deposed that accused admitted breaking into several houses in Hurstville. The goods were recovered from various pawnshops.
Elizabeth Ashworth gave evidence that she resided in Hudson street, Hurstville. On February 21 she went out leaving her home securely fastened, but when she returned home she found a window forced open and three rooms disturbed. It was her property.
[Norman] Shadlow was further charged with breaking into the dwelling house of Annie Russell, in Park Road. Hurstville, and stealing jewellery valued at about £2.
Annie Russell deposed that she resided with her husband In Park Road, Hurstville. On February 21 she left home in the morning and when she returned in the afternoon she found a window opened and the place ransacked. She also missed several articles and jewellery valued at £3. The articles produced were her property.
A third charge was then preferred against the accused, viz., breaking into the dwelling house of James Young, The Avenue, Hurstville, and stealing goods valued at 5/-.
Lily Young gave evidence that she was also away from home on the memorable day and found the place “topsy-turvey” on her return.
Accused refused to give evidence, and was committed to take his trial at the next Quarter Sessions.
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St George Call, Sat 11 Mar 1916 5
ST GEORGE POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday March 8.
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BEFORE Mr PAYTEN, SM.
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ALLEGED
BREAKING AND ENTERING.
John Ford, alias Norman Shadlow, a youth of 16½ years, was committed for trial on three charges of breaking and entering dwellings at Hurstville.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Sat 15 Apr 1916 6
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Scholes and juries.)
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YOUTHFUL HOUSEBREAKER.
Norman Shadlow, 16½, pleaded guilty to three charges of breaking and entering and stealing from the residences of Omerod Ashworth, James Young, and Annie Russell, at Hurstville, on February 21.
In sentencing Shadlow 7 to 12 months’ imprisonment, with hard labour, in Goulburn Gaol, on each charge, concurrent, his Honor said that in spite of prisoner’s youth he deemed it his duty, in the face of the prisoner’s previous record, to send him to gaol, where he hoped that the instruction imparted would be the means of making him a respectable member of society. Mr ER Abigail appeared for Shadlow.
Mortimer Nicholls and Walter Henry Mansfield, 1919
Nepean Times, Sat 29 Nov 1919 8
STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED.
Mr Norman Shadlow and Master Will Crawford have recovered the bicycles which were stolen from them on St. Marys station, as reported in these columns a, couple of weeks ago. The machines are in the hands of the police in Sydney, and, we understand, have been identified by their owners, notwithstanding certain attempts to disguise the bicycles. One would not be surprised to hear of an arrest at any time.
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Evening News, Mon 1 Dec 1919 9
BICYCLE THIEVES
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Boys in Trouble
Mortimer Nicholls, 17 carter, and Walter Henry Mansfield, 16, laborer, pleaded guilty at Redfern Police Court, this morning, to stealing a bicycle valued at £10, the property of Norman Shadlow, and another of similar value, belonging to William Henry Crawford.
Evidence was given that the two bicycles were left by the owners outside the St Marys Railway Station on November 4, and disappeared. Next day the two accused sold them for £2 and £1-10s, respectively to a bicycle builder in Redfern.
Police Prosecutor Leonard said both accused had recently been convicted of stealing a bicycle, and had just been convicted at the sessions on a charge of attempted breaking and entering, and remanded for sentence. Their parents would have nothing to do with them.
The magistrate (Mr McKensey) said he would let sentence stand over in the present charge until he saw how the accused were dealt with at the Sessions.
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Nepean Times, Sat 6 Dec 1919 10
ST. MARYS
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COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.
In connection with the theft of bicycles, the recovery of which by the owners (Mr Norman Shadlow and Master Will Crawford) was reported in these columns last week, two men were charged at the Redfern police court on Monday, and were committed for trial. It was stated that the accused had a number of other charges against them.
Norman Shadlow, 1920
The Propeller, Fri 9 Jan 1920 11
TROUBLE IN A LOCK-UP.
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Constable Assaulted.
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At the Kogarah Police Court on Monday, before Mr Edwards, SM, Norman Shadlow, aged 20, of Sans Souci, was charged with unlawfully assaulting Traffic Constable Gillies while in the execution of his duty.
Sergeant Harrowsmith gave evidence that Shadlow was arrested for using indecent language. A man named Douglas was also there.
Constable Gillies deposed that an argument was in progress and bad language was being used. When he went into the cell at the Kogarah Police Station where Shadlow was locked up, defendant struck him with a board. On account of the injuries he received he has since been under the care of a doctor. Shadlow resisted violently when being placed in the cell. Witness did not strike Douglas or anyone else.
Constable Williams, lockup-keeper, deposed that there were three prisoners in the lock-up at the time of the occurrence. Shadlow was one of them. He heard someone call out, “Put me in another cell, Shadlow is kicking me on the head.” He and Gillies went in to see what was the matter. When Gillies went into the cell he heard a crash. He got a light and found Gillies face covered with blood. Defendant tried to get out of the cell.
Norman Shadlow gave evidence that he was arrested on the 26th ult. He was put in a cell where, another man was. When he had been in the cell for a while he knocked on the door and asked for a drink. Gillies then came in and struck the prisoners, including himself. In order to defend himself defendant struck the officer with his fist. Constable Gillies then went out, and came in afterwards, tore his clothes off and dragged him into the court yard. He was afterwards dragged back into the cell.
Defendant admitted to the Inspector that he had had some drink, and had been previously imprisoned for assaulting the police. He was also fined for assaulting a tram guard.
For using indecent language Shadlow was fined £5 or two months imprisonment, and for assaulting the police he was sentenced to three months imprisonment with hard labor.
John Dillon and Norman Shadlow, 1922
The Propeller, Fri 10 Mar 1922 12
KOGARAH POLICE COURT.
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Wednesday, March 8.
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(Before Mr Gale, SM.)
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ASSAULT IN TRAM-CAR.
Charles Gore proceeded against John Dillon and Norman Shadlow for unlawfully assaulting him. John Dillon was also proceeded against for using insulting words to Charles Gore. Mr Seabrook appeared for the prosecutor, while Mr L Gannon looked after the interests of the defendants, who pleaded not guilty.
Charles Gore, a returned soldier, deposed that he resided at Ramsgate. On Saturday, February 25, he was going home in the tram. He got into the tram at Kogarah, and the defendants came in afterwards. Dillon sat opposite him, and commenced to converse. After a while Dillon used insulting words to him. Witness replied “You blackguard,” and told Dillon that he ought to be put out of the tram. Dillon then struck him, giving him a black eye. Shadlow then got hold of his throat. Dillon pulled away and again struck him. The conductor then appeared on the scene and told the defendants to behave themselves. They got out at Ramsgate, and witness saw Constable Kinkaed. Dillon then came back and adopted a fighting attitude towards witness.
Constable Kinkaed gave evidence that he was on duty at Ramsgate when Gore wanted to give the defendants in charge, but he advised him to summons them. Dillon appeared to have had drink, and was excited, but Gore was sober. While witness was speaking to Gore Dillon rushed towards the prosecutor.
Frederick George Keep, tram conductor, said Gore was sober, but that Dillon was excited. The men were standing up in the car and appeared to be wrestling. Shadlow had his arm at Gore’s throat, so witness asked him to desist. Dillon struck Gore in the eye.
John Dillon deposed that he boarded the tram with a man named O’Neill and Norman Shadlow. He did not use the words complained of. Prosecutor, called him a mongrel, grabbed him, and threatened to put him out of the tram. Later Gore grabbed him again, saying he would throw witness out of the tram. Shadlow took no part in the affair, but O’Neill separated them.
Norman Shadlow said an argument took place between Gore and Dillon. He saw Gore grab Dillon by the shoulders and threaten to put him off the train, but O’Neill separated them; but Gore got into holts again, and Dillon struck him. Witness had nothing to do with the affair.
For the assault Dillon was fined £3, in addition to costs and legal expenses, in default one month’s imprisonment. Shadlow was fined £1 and costs. The case of using insulting words was dismissed.
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The Sun, Sun 4 Jun 1922 13
AFTER DARK.
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Lightning-like Attack
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SURRY HILLS BY NIGHT
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“Without any warning, men seemed to swarm from everywhere, and it is not safe to be in Surry Hills after dark.”
Norman Shadlow was lying on the operating table at the Sydney Hospital last night, with blood oozing from a nasty wound over the eye. He had been hit with a bottle while walking through Surry Hills on his way from a football match.
He calmly told the doctor, as he stitched the wound, of the assault, and impressed on him how unsafe it was to be in Surry Hills when the gangs came out.
Shadlow was with two pals when, without warning, a bottle hurtled through the air. It smashed on his head, and the splinters flew in all directions, some of them striking his mates.
There were a lot of men about when the bottle was thrown, but Shadlow doesn’t know who throw it, and he doesn’t know exactly how many men were there. It was all so sudden. He was hit before he realised that the missile was on its way, and next he saw the men scampering off like rats to a hole.
The Civil Ambulance took him to the hospital.
Norman Shadlow, 1926
The Propeller, Fri 29 Jan 1926 14
MIDNIGHT DISTURBANCE.
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Constable Fires Revolver.
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At the Kogarah Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr Longfield, SM, Norman Shadlow, aged 25 years, was charged with using indecent language at Ramsgate, and also with assaulting Constable [Donald William] Gee while in the execution or his duty. The defendant pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr L Gannon.
Constable Gee deposed that at about 2 am on Sunday last he saw defendant in company with other men in Rocky Point Road, Ramsgate. He heard bad language being used, so he approached the men. Several then ran away. Witness told the remainder to go away. Shadlow asked “Now?” Witness replied “Yes, go at once!” Shadlow then used filthy language to him, and said he would not go. Witness then caught hold of Shadlow to arrest him. Shadlow pulled away, and made an attempt to strike witness with a bottle, but missed. The accused then threw the bottle at him, but missed again. Shadlow then got another bottle and said “I’ll kill you, you b—–!” Witness said “If you throw that I’ll fire!” Witness then drew his revolver and fired a shot over Shadlow’s head. Shadlow’s two companions then ran away, one exclaiming “Don’t throw it!” Several times Shadlow threatened to assault witness, and kept on brandishing the bottle at him. Defendant then turned and ran away, with witness in pursuit. However, witness could not catch him. Witness called at defendant’s home at 3.30 am and again at 5 am, but could not find him. At 7 pm that day he succeeded in apprehending Shadlow at his home.
Norman Shadlow deposed that he resided at Ramsgate. In the early hours of the morning as related he and some friends were on Rocky Point Road, but had nothing to do with other men who were making a row. He and his mates had a bottle of beer with them, and were sitting down when the constable came upon the scene. Although they were quiet the constable told them to go away. He replied “Wait a minute,” but the constable grabbed him by the shoulder. Witness said to him “Be careful, I’ve a bottle of beer in my hand!” The constable replied “I’ll shoot you if you don’t get out of this quick and lively!” Witness answered “Don’t be silly, you’ve done your nut.” The constable then pulled the trigger of his revolver. It clicked, but did not go off. Witness then cleared away, taking the bottle with him. He was perfectly sober, and did not use any bad language.
In answer to Sergeant Cummings (Police Prosecutor) accused admitted having been previously convicted for other offences—including an assault on the police. On the night in question he had been to a party.
Percy Short, of Ramsgate, gave evidence that he was with Shadlow when the episode occurred. They had been fn a party, and were sitting down to have a drink. The constable came along with a torch. He saw the constable fumble with a revolver, and, covering them say “Stand, or I’ll tire!” No bottle was thrown at the constable. He did not hear any bad language.
Percy Short, sen., father of the previous witness, said he was a Justice of the Peace, and desired to preserve order. He was in bed when he heard a commotion outside his home. He got up and went outside. He saw the constable point his revolver at a man, and pleaded with him not to fire. He later saw the man lash away with the constable in pursuit. He did not see the man attempt to assault the constable.
Shadlow was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, but notice of appeal was given. For using indecent language he was fined £3, in default one month’s imprisonment.
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Evening News, Mon 8 Mar 1926 15
CONVICTIONS QUASHED
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Norman Shadlow appealed before Judge Rolin in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court to-day against his oonviction by Mr Longfield, SM. at Kogarah Court on January 6, on charges of having assaulted Constable DW Gee, and of having used indecent language at Rocky Point-road, Ramsgate. The appeal was upheld in each case.
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The Labor Daily, Tue 9 Mar 1926 16
CONVICTIONS QUASHED
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Judge Rolin, in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court yesterday, upheld the appeals of Norman Shadlow against his convictions by Mr Longfield, SM, at the Kogarah Police Court on January 6 for assaulting Constable Donald William Gee and for using indecent language at Rocky Pt Road, Ramsgate.
Shadlow was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for the assault, and was fined £3 for the language. Mr R Sproule (instructed by Mr Leslie Gannon and Messrs RD Meagher and Co.) appeared for appellant.
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The Sun, Tue 9 Mar 1926 17
APPEALS UPHELD
Judge Rolin, in the Quarter Sessions Appeal Court yesterday, upheld the appeals of Norman Shadlow against his conviction by Mr Longford, SM, at Kogarah Police Court on January 26 on a charge of assaulting Constable Donald William Gee while in the execution of his duty, and on a further charge of using indecent language. The conviction in each case was quashed.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Tue 9 Mar 1926 18
QUARTER SESSIONS APPEALS.
(Before Judge Rolin.)
APPEALS UPHELD.
Norman Shadlow, a labourer, appealed against his conviction at the Kogarah Police Court on January 27 last, when be was sentenced by Mr Longfield, SM, to six months’ imprisonment on a charge of having assaulted Constable Donald Gee, at Ramsgate, whilst in the execution of his duty, and fined £3 and costs for having used indecent language on the same occasion.
The appeals were upheld and the convictions quashed.
Mr R Sproule (instructed by Mr Leslie Gannon and Messrs RD Meagher and Co.) appeared for the appellant.
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Illawarra Mercury, Fri 29 Oct 1926 19
ALLEGED BREAKING & ENTERING.
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TWO MEN COMMITTED FOR
TRIAL.
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collection. Reproduction: Peter de Waal
At the Bulli Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr Scott, SM, William Stanley Shadlow and Norman Shadlow stood remanded from the Kogarah Police Court, on a charge of having on or about September 19th, broken and entered the garage of James Hill, at Thirroul, and stolen 10 Dunlop tyres, 5 motor tubes, 24 champion spark plugs and 12 Bethlehem spark plugs, 142 feet of brake lining, 6 tyre sleeves, 3 bottles of gasket cement, to the value of £70.
Det Segt Sedgwick, of Sydney, deposed: About 6.30 am on the 14th instant, in company with Constable Hale, and other police, I went to a house situated in Walmer Street, Ramsgate, and there saw defendant, Norman Shadlow in bed. Said to him “We belong to the police, are you Norman Shadlow?” He replied “Yes.” I said, “We are making enquiries, about a robbery committed at Thirroul, on or about the 19th of last month, when a quantity of motor tyres and other motor accessories were stolen from Mr Hill’s garage. A man answering your description was seen there in company with three other men, who were driving in a biscuit I coloured Hudson car, number 93-823. He said “Yes, I have been to Thirroul, but I don’t know what dates they were. I said “Your brother is part owner of that motor car?” He replied “Yes.” Asked where the motor car was then and he replied that he thought it was in a garage at Marrickville. I asked “Do you drive that car?” He replied “No, I can’t drive it.” Asked him who drove it, and he replied “My brother.” I said “I am going to take you to the Kogaruh Police Station.” He said “All right.” He was then taken to the station and there detained.
About 8 am on the same date, I saw the defendant, William Shadlow, in his bedroom of the Raglan Hotel, Henderson Road, Alexandria. Constable Hale was with me at the time. Told him we were from the police, and he admitted that his name was William Shadlow. Informed him of the robbery at Thirroul. Described the car and number that was seen at Thirroul about 11.30 pm on September 19 and told him that tyres were seen in the back of the car. Said “I have ascertained that you are part owner of the car.” He replied “Yes. Where is Thirroul?” Told him on the South coast, near Bulli. He said, “I don’t know too much about those places.” Asked him if he had driven the car down there and he said that he had. I asked “Did you have the car down were on September 19th?” He replied “I don’t know the dates.” I asked him if he had purchased benzine from a garage at Bulli on the 19th of last month. He said “I have purchased benzine at different garages, but I know nothing about any robbery.” I asked him if anybody else drove the Hudson. He replied “No,” I said , “You garage that car in a vacant allotment alongside your parents house at Ramsgate?” He replied “Yes.” Asked him “Would it be possible to use the car, without your knowing it.” He said “No.” Took him to Kogarah Police Station. Later the same morning I said to him “I have been to Job’s Garage, Addison Road Enmore. There I inspected a motor car of which you are part owner. It is the Hudson car I have been referring to. I noticed on examination of the sparking plugs of which there are six, that two are new, and that they are Champion brand. They are similar plugs to those which were stolen from Hill’s Garage, Thirroul. Where did you get the plugs from?” He said “I purchased one from a man at the Quay.” I said “What’s his name?” He replied “For the moment, I can’t tell you.” Asked him where he got the other plug and he said “I’m not going to tell you, I will explain that to the Court.” I then charged the two of them with the present charge, and they made no reply. I produce the Hudson car, No. 92-823, which is outside the Court, of which the defendant William Shadlow admits being part owner, and I produce two Champion spark plugs, taken from the engine of the car.
Constable Hale of Kogarah, deposed, that he remembered when the two defendants were arrested. Subsequently on October 14, after the defendants had been, before the Court at Kogarah, the defendant, William Shadlow, said “I remember where I bought those plugs now. I got them at Rockdale.” Witness replied “You told Det Segt Sedgwick that you bought one at the Quay, and wouldn’t say where you bought the other.” Asked from what garage at Rockdale he had bought the plugs, defendant replied that he couldn’t remember the place, as there were several garages there. Witness said, “Why didn’t you tell Detective Segt Sedgwick where you bought them; he gave you every opportunity to do so?” Defendant made no reply.
To Wm Shadlow: I saw Det Segt Sedgwick take the plugs from the car this morning.
James Hill, garage proprietor, Thirroul, deposed that on September 19, he locked the garage about 8 pm. On the following morning from something he was told he visited the garage and found the door broken, and the lock broken open. He looked at the Bowser and found one of the locks broken. While walking to the garage door he picked up a new spark plug on the footpath, and found three more on the floor of the garage. On walking to his office, he found that all the doors had been forced open. The locks produced in court were his and the tyre lever, and bolt produced were his. He found the latter in the office. He saw marks on the door of the office corresponding to what could be made with the tools referred to. He found tyres, break lining, spark plugs, tubes, and other accessories to the value of £100 missing. He stocked similar plugs to those produced in Court.
Robert Rankin, acting fireman, of Laughlin Street, Thirroul, deposed that on the night of September 19, when passing Hill’s garage, about 11.50 pm he noticed a car outside. He had seen the same car outside the Court that day. He made a mental note of the number of the car, which was 92,828. He saw the two men leave the car, and go to the trap door of the garage, which was lit up. There were no lights on the car except the tail light. He glanced into the car as he passed, and noticed a tyre on the back seat, and also another on something on the back of the car. Could not identify any of the men he saw that night.
To His Worship: I passed the car quite close, but when I looked back at the number I was six or seven yards away.
John Byrnes, storekeeper, of Appin, deposed that he had a Bowser outside the store. On the morning of September 20, about 1 o’clock, he was awakened by motorists, and asked to supply six gallons of benzine. He put the benzine into the Hudson car, No. 93-823. He took the number of the car, and wrote it down after it had gone. He had seen the car outside the court that day. A £1 note was given in payment for the benzine, and they also asked for a packet of cigarettes. When he went into the shop for the change he was followed by one of the passengers. He resented this, but the man still followed him. Came back and gave the driver the change and the cigarettes. While standing outside one of the passengers in the back “drew” at his cigarette, and by the glow witness could see that he had a rug around him, and there also appeared to be something under the rung. [sic]
To Wm Shadlow: I couldn’t identify the man, who followed me into the house; it was not either of the two defendants, the man was of slight build. I don’t say there were three men in the car, there might have been four.
Ivy Chapman, a waitress, of the Bulli Pass Hotel, Thirroul, deposed that on the night of September 19th, between 10.30 and 10.45, she was under the verandah of Allpress’s store and noticed a car outside Hill’s garage. The car appeared to be a biscuit colour, and she had seen the same car outside the court that day. She saw four men and recocnised two in the court that day, the two defendants. The taller of the two (William) asked her where they could get some petrol and she replied “Hill’s Garage.” He said “We have been looking for Hill, but can’t find him.” She walked away, but did not see where he went to. Also she saw one man at the door of the garage pushing at it.
To His Worship: There were three men Under Allpress’s verandah. I saw three or four men from the car come out of the hotel about half past ten. One man was wearing a black and white jersey, and the other a blue suit.
To defendant, William Shadlow: I first saw you near Ryan’s Hotel. You were coming out of the hotel as I passed. I did not see the car leave Thirroul. There were other people about when I came to the hotel at 10.30.
Constable Hale, recalled, deposed: I have known the defendant, Norman Shadlow, for five years. Have seen him playing football for St George. Their colours were red and white. When the rooms at Ramsgate were searched we found such a jersey, which defendant, Wm Shadlow, admitted was his property.
Lawrence Morgan, motor car driver, living in Bulli Pass Road, Thirroul, deposed that on September 19, about 10.30 pm he was standing under Allpress’s shop verandah, and saw a Hudson motor car pull up at Hill’s Garage. The number of the car was 93-823. Two men came over from the car and spoke to him, and there were two more in the car. He recognised William Shadlow as one of the men, who spoke to him. The latter asked him where he could get some benzine, and witness pointed out where Mr Hill lived, but none of the men went in that direction. Be couldn’t remember how the men were dressed, except that William Shadlow were a grey suit. The defendants, who reserved their defence, were committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions, to be held at Wollongong, or any other place as the Attorney General may decide. Bail was allowed self in £200 in each case, with two sureties of £100, or one of £200.
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South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, Fri 29 Oct 1926 20
BULLI COURT
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Tuesday
(Before Mr J Scott, SM.)
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ROBBERY AT THIRROUL.
William Stanley Shadlow and Norman Shadlow were charged with breaking into a garage situated on the Main Road at Thirroul, and belonging to James Hill, and stealing motor tyres, tubes, spark plugs and other motor accessories.
Detective Sergeant Sedgwick conducted the prosecution. Matthew Thomas Sedgwick, detective sergeant, stationed at Sydney, deposed at 6.30 am on 14th inst, in company with Constable Hale and other police, he visited a house situated in Ramsgate and there saw Norman Shadlow. He said “We belong to the police, are you Norman Shadlow?” Defendant answered “Yes”. Witness said they were making inquiries as to a robbery at Thirroul on or about the 19th of last month, when a number of tyres and accessories were stolen from Mr. Hill’s garage; a man answering to your description and three others were seen there driving a biscuit coloured Hudson car, No. 93823. He (defendant) said “Yes, I have been to Thirroul, but I don’t know what dates they were.” When asked where the motor car was, defendant said he thought the car was in a garage in Marrickville, but that he couldn’t drive the car, his brother did the driving. He (defendant) was later taken to the Kogarah Police Station and detained. At about 8 am on the same day witness saw William Shadlow in his bedroom at a hotel in Alexandria. Constable Hale was with him (witness) at the time. Defendant admitted his name was William Shadlow. Witness said motor tyres were seen in the back of a biscuit coloured Hudson Car, No. 93823, and four men were also in the car. This car he had since ascertained as belonging to the defendant. Defendant said he did not know Thirroul, but had driven down the South Coast but didn’t know the dates when he had the car down there. Defendant said he had purchased benzine at different garages but didn’t know about any robbery. When asked if anyone else ever drove the Hudson defendant said No. Defendant said the car garaged on a vacant allotment of ground at Ramsgate, but it was not possible for any one else to use the car without his knowledge. later in the morning at the Kogarah Police Station witness said he had inspected the motor-car of which defendant (William Shadlow) was part owner, and it was the Hudson car referred to. Witness said that two of the six spark plugs were new and “Champion” brand.—similar plugs to those stolen at Thirroul. Defendant said he purchased one plug from a man at the Quay, but would not say where the other plug was obtained, he would tell that to the court. He, witness then charged the two, but they made no reply. Witness produced a Hudson motor car (No. 93823) which the defendant (William Shadlow) admitted to being the part owner; also two “Champion” spark plugs which he took from the engine of the motor car.
Constable Hale, police constable, at Kogarah, stated he had a conversation with William Shadlow on the 14th inst, who said “I remember where I bought the plugs now, I got them at Rockdale.”Witness said , You told Detective Sergeant Sedgwick you bought one at the Quay and wouldn’t say where you got the other. What garage in Rockdale did you buy the plugs? Defendant could not remember the name.
By William Shadlow: Saw the spark plugs taken out of the car that morning.
James Hill, garage proprietor at Main Road, Thirroul, deposed it was about 8.30 pm on the 19th Sept he locked up the garage. On visiting the garage on the following morning he found the trap door open with the lock broken and also found one of the Bowsers broken. Found a new spark plug on the footpath and on getting in through the trap door found three more plugs on the floor of the garage. He then found the door of the office burst open. Witness here identities the locks of the garage and bowser and also a tyre lever and a bolt which were found inside the office. The size of the marks on the office door corresponded with these two implements found. Witness examined the stock and found that some tyres, all his brake lining, some spark plugs, tubes and other accessories missing, the total value being about £100. Witness stated he stocked similar plugs to those tendered and had about two dozen of this kind stolen.
By William Shadlow: Tyre lever and bolt were his (witness’) property. Could not identify the plugs as those taken from his garage.
Robert Rankin, acting railway fireman, residing at Lachlan street, Thirroul, deposed on the night of 19th September, he was passing Hill’s garage, about 11.50 pm and he saw a car outside the garage. This car he recognised as the car produced. He made a mental note of the number as 93838. There were two men who left the car and went into the garage, which was lit up, by means of the trapdoors. Witness glanced at the car as he passed and noticed a motor tyre on the back seat and also a motor tyre looking as though it were resting on something in the back of the car.
By William Shadlow: Made a mental note of the number as 93838; could see the colour of the car but could not see whether the tyres were new or not; came by the garage at 11.50 pm.
Joseph Byrnes, a storekeeper, residing at Appin, deposed he had a petrol bowser at his store, about 1 am on the 20th September, he was awakened and asked to supply petrol. He was asked for six gallons, which he put into a Hudson motor car. He noticed the number which he wrote, down, after entering the store. The number was 93823. [sic] He supplied the benzine, for which a £1 note was tendered in payment. Witness went into the house to get the change and one of the men from the car came in too, although witness resented this. On coming out into the road, the Post Office clock struck one. After coming outside he gave the car driver the change and also noticed, as the man in the back drew on his cigarette, a rug under which there seemed to be several articles. Witness then walked to the back of the car and confirmed the number and then went inside and wrote it down.
By William Shadlow: The state of the rug gave him the impression that something was underneath it; knew that there were three men in the car.
By the SM: There was a third man sitting in the car; the man who came into the house got in alongside the driver.
Ivy Chapman, a waitress at the Bulli Pass Hotel, Thirroul, deposed she remembered the 19th September, and about 10.30 pm she noticed a car stop outside Hill’s garage. Witness recognised the car as the one tendered as evidence. There were four men in the car and included in the four were the two in the dock. The defendant, William Shadlow, asked where could they get some petrol and witness said “Hill’s garage, Thirroul.” They (defendants) said they had tried there but couldn’t find him. Witness saw one man at the garage door, pushing it. One man (Norman Shadlow) had on a red and white football sweater.
By the SM: All four men were out of the car, but did not look into the car; one had a navy blue suit, one had a light grey and one had a light grey overcoat; saw three or four of them come out from the hotel about 10.30 pm but did not see them go into the hotel; neither of the defendants was wearing the grey suit.
By William Shadlow: First saw your car outside the garage, and 10.30 had just struck; did not see the car leave Thirroul; had just entered the hotel when called out again by a girl friend; was standing under Allpress’ shop, and was there for about 10 minutes; overheard one man say “We can’t get back to the City”; there were some other people about at the time.
Constable Hale recalled, deposed he had known Norman Shadlow for about 5 years and had seen him play football for the St George Football Club. The colours of the club were red and white bars. He remembered finding a red and white jersey in Norman Shadlow’s room when arrested. Defendant claimed ownership of this.
By William Shadlow: Each member of the St George Club would have a similar jersey.
Lawrence Elliott Morgan, a motor car driver, residing in Bulli Pass Road, Thirroul, deposed about 10.30 pm on the 19th Sept. he was standing under Allpress’ shop at Thirroul and noticed a Hudson car, No. 93823 standing outside Hill’s garage. Witness recognised the car in the Courtyard as the same car. Two of the men came over to speak to witness and two stayed in the car. He recognised William Shadlow as being one of the men who spoke to him and asked him where he could get benzine, and where did the owner of the garage live. Witness pointed out Mr Hill’s house but they did not go there. He was talking to them for about ten minutes and by their appearance he considered they had been drinking. He noticed the tall man had a grey suit on.
By William Shadlow: Store is on corner of the street; car only had parking lights on.
William Shadlow here said there were no parking lights on his car.
By William Shadlow: Was under the verandah about 10.30 pm; saw the previous witness and she left in the Sydney direction; noticed the numbers on cars by habit; car was a biscuit colour; there was no light in the garage when he was there; the tall man who was the defendant wore a grey suit.
Both defendants reserved their defence.
Committed for trial at Wollongong Quarter Sessions, or such other court as the Attorney-General may decide.
Bail was fixed at £200 each.
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The Labor Daily, Thu 24 Feb 1927 21
TWO ACQUITTED
Wollongong, Wednesday.
At the Quarter Sessions to-day, before Judge White, William Stanley Shadlow and his brother, Norman Shadlow, were acquitted of a charge of having broken, entered and stolen from the motor garage of James Hill, Thirroul.
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Illawarra Mercury, Fri 25 Feb 1927 22
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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WOLLONGONG—Tuesday.
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(Before His Honor Judge White.)
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Mr Crawford prosecuted for the Crown.
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William Stanley Shadlow and Norman Shadlow were charged with breaking and entering the garage of James Hill, at Thirroul, on September 19th, and stealing various articles. There was a further charge of receiving property they well knew to have been stolen.
Mr Robert Sproule, instructed by Mr RD Meagher, appeared for both accused, who pleaded not guilty.
The following jury was sworn in:—FG Waples, A Taylor, HE Gale, GH Keirnan, W Pinfold, R Gillis, C Johnston, H Williams, WJ Mcharg, WP Winley, H Hallams, HE Morrisett.
Detective Sergeant MT Sedgwick, Sydney, deposed: At about 6.30 am on October 14, I went with Constable Hale and other police to the residence of Norman Shadlow, in Walmer St., Ramsgate, and said to him “I am making enquiries about a robbery which took place at Hill’s garage at Thirroul last month.” He denied having anything to do with the robbery, but admitted that his brother had a biscuit coloured Hudson motor car. He further admitted that benzine had been bought in Thirroul for this particular car some time about the date of the robbery. He admitted being a member of the St George Football Club; and that he was in the habit of wearing his club jersey, which consisted of red and white bands about 6 inches wide. I informed him that one of the suspected persons wore such a jersey. About 8 am on the same day I saw the accused William Shadlow in his room at an hotel in Alexandria. He said he owned Hudson car, number 93-823. I said “That car was seen at the garage on the night of the robbery.” I then took him to the Kogarah Police Station, where I had previous taken his brother, and charged him. He stated that he was the only one who ever drove the car in question, and that no one else could have driven it on the night in question without his knowledge of it. Later in the day I asked where the “Champion” spark plugs had been bought, and he said that he had bought one at the Quay, and would not say where he had bought the other.
Constable, PG Hale, Kogarah, deposed that Stanley Shadlow said to him, at the Kogarah Police Station, that the sparking plugs had been bought at a garage in Rockdale, and that he replied “It is a pity you did not tell that to Detective Sedgwick yesterday.”
James Hill, motor garage proprietor, Thirroul, deposed that he left the garage at about 8 pm, on the night in question, and locked it up as usual. When he went to the garage the following morning he found a small trap door, in the large main door, open, und spark plugs lying on the footpath and garage floor. He then saw that the office door had been forced, and, on entering, found that goods to the value of about £115 had disappeared. Included in the articles that disappeared were 40 to 50 sparking plugs, principally “Champion” brand, 5 or 7 tyres and tubes, and brake lining to the value of £20.
Robert Turner Rankin, loco department, Thirroul, deposed that he was passing Hill’s garage at 11.50 pm on the night in question, and noticed all the lights were on, and a car numbered 93-838 standing in front. The car had two tyres in the back. He later saw the same car outside Bulli Police Court.
By Mr Sproule: I can’t say the make of the car.
Joseph Byrne, storekeeper, Appin, deposed that early in the morning of September 20, he supplied benzine to the occupants of a Hudson car, number 93-823. He would not know the occupants again, but recognised the car outside Bulli Police Court later on.
Ivy Agnes Chapman, deposed that she was employed at the Bulli Pass Hotel, on September 19, and was in the vicinity of Hill’s garage at about 10.30 pm on the night in question. She saw a car in front of the garage which she later saw in front of the Bulli Police Court. One man was sitting in the car, and three other men came out of the hotel door and walked towards Allpress’s shop. One of the men was wearing a red and white striped sweater, and another a blue suit. They asked her where they could get petrol, and she indicated the garage in question. She recognised the accused as being the men who spoke to her, and Norman Shadlow as the man who wore the striped sweater.
Lawrence Elliott Morgan, car driver, gave corroborative evidence.
By Mr Sproule: Took four people, including Miss Chapman to Bulli and returned about quarter of an hour later. Saw one of the men knocking quite openly on the garage door.
George Frederick West, watchmaker, Granville, deposed that he was the owner of motor car 93-838, and that no one had use of it on the night in question.
At this stage the jury were taken to view the car in front of the Court.
For the defence.
William Stanley Shadlow, mechanic, Kogarah, deposed: I remember seeing Detective Segt Sedgwick, who informed me that various articles had been stolen from a garage at Thirroul, and that a car similar to one of which I was part owner, had been seen at Thirroul at the time. I told him the car was garaged on a vacant allotment adjoining my parents home at Ramsgate. He mentioned “Champion” spark plugs, and I told him that I had bought one at the Quay. On July 14th I bought three “Champion” sparking plugs from the Ramsgate Garage for 15/-; on August 11th three “A.C” plugs and on August 16th three more “Champion” plugs. These last two purchases were made at Cramer’s in the Parramatta Road (Receipts produced). The two “Champion” plugs were my property, bought and paid for by me. On, or about the date in question I was in Thirroul in car 93-823, but I did not knock at any garage, although some of the boys may have done so. There were five of us in the car altogether, two in the front seat, and three in the back. We went straight to the Bulli Hotel, where we had a drink, and one of the party enquired where the owner of the garage lived. He then went, I think, to his residence, but was unsuccessful in finding the man. We arrived at Thirroul about 10.30 pm and left for Appin at about 11 pm We were not in Thirroul at 11.50 pm. I remember buying petrol from Byrne at Appin, where we remained about 15 or 20 minutes. There were a number of cars in Thirroul on the day in question. I was driving the car for hire.
To Mr Crawford: The others in the car were John Shannon, of Petersham, my brother, and two Ramsgate men, Sheringham and Geo Young. I picked them up at the Sandringham Hotel, where my brother introduced me to them. At the time I was assistant manager and cashier to the Blue Cab Co., of Sydney. I was hired to take the party for a drive and we went to Thirroul. I used 6 plugs in six weeks, and I do not think it abnormal. The car was a seven seater, with plenty of room in the back for luggage, with the extra seats down. I admitted frankly that I had been down at Thirroul. We did not get any petrol at Thirroul. We went home through Campbelltown as that was a better road, not in order to avoid recognition on the punt at Tom Ugly’s Point.
Norman Eric Shadlow, bricklayer, Kogarah, gave corroborative evidence, and said that he had knocked on the door of Hill’s garage, but had been unsuccessful in attracting attention.
To Mr Crawford: I went to look for Hill’s house, but could not find it. Our car was not in front of the garage at 11.50, as we arrived at 10.30 and left about 30 minutes later.
Mr Sproule contended that the evidence was purely circumstantial, and therefore the accused should be given the benefit of the doubt. It was clearly a case of “the long arm of coincidence,” and should be as such.
Mr Crawford said that the case was built upon more than suspicion, it was built on facts.
After a retirement of 3½ hours, the jury returned into Court with a verdict of not guilty, on both counts, and the accused were discharged.
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South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, Fri 25 Feb 1927 23
QUARTER SESSIONS
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The Quarter Sessions opened at Wollongong on Tuesday, before his Honor Judge White. Mr J Kirby, JP, occupied at seat on the Bench.
Mr Crawford, Crown Prosecutor.
The Court was crowded with spectators.
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BREAKING AND ENTERING.
William Stanley Shadlow and Norman Shadlow were jointly charged that they did at Thirroul, on 19th September, 1926, break and enter the garage of James Hill and steal 10 tyres, 5 motor tubes, sparking plugs, etc. There was a further charge of receiving property, well knowing the same to have been stolen.
Mr Sproule (instructed by Mr RD Meagher) appeared for the accused, each of whom pleaded not guilty.
The following jury was empanneled:—FG Waples, GH Kiernan, C Johnston, H Williams, WJ Meharg, WP Winley, H Hallams, HE Morriset, Albert Taylor, HE Gale, R. Gillis.
Detective Sergeant Sedgwick, of Sydney deposed that about 6.30 am on the 14th October, in company with Constable Hale, he saw Norman Shadlow at his home and told him he was making enquiries regarding a robbery at Thirroul; accused admitted purchasing some benzine from a garage at Thirroul; he also said he was a member of the St George Football Club; at about 8 am the same day witness saw William Shadlow at Alexandria, and questioned him regarding the robbery; accused said he was part-owner of a Hudson car and admitted being at Thirroul with his brother and two others whom he did not know; accused said he garaged his car on a vacant allotment near his mother’s home; at the police station accused said he knew nothing about the robbery; later in the day witness told William Stanley Shadlow that he had found two new spark plugs in the car; he replied he had purchased one plug from a man af Circular Quay, but did not remember where he got the other; later accused said he would not tell where he got the plugs; witness was present when a photograph of the car was taken (photo produced).
By Mr Sproule: The date of the theft was 19th September; witness saw the accused a month later; got the number of the car — 93823 — the day before he arrested the accused; obtained the number from three or four persons; a man named Rankin gave witness the number of a car two nights after the robbery, but witness considered there was some mistake about that number; it was a dark night, and the man said he was not too sure of it as he only memorised the figures.
Constable Hale, of Kogarah, stated that Norman Shadlow informed him he had bought the sparking plugs at a garage in Rockdale; witness asked him why he did not tell Detective Sedgwick that; knew that Norman Shadlow played football for St George; got a red and white guernsey from Norman’s room.
James Hill, a motor garage proprietor, of Main Road, Thirroul, deposed he locked up his garage about 8 pm on the 19th September; someone told him the next morning the garage was open; he found the lock broken and the office door broken open; found the locks on the floor; produced a file and a hook which had apparently been used to force the locks; valued the missing property at £115; missed seven tyres, several tubes, about 40 or 50 spark plugs; bottles containing cement, and many other motor accessories.
By Mr Sproule: There were no lights outside the garage when witness locked it up at 8 pm; there was a street light about 20 yards away, but it was out that night; the articles stolen would fill the back of a car to a depth of about three feet, and there would still be room for two persons to sit in the back seat; an AC sparking plug could be bought at any garage, so witness could not well identify the plugs (produced) as his property; missed benzine from the bowsers, but could not say it was taken on the night of the 19th.
To the Crown Prosecutor: If the tyres were carefully placed they would fit comfortably into the back of the car.
Robert T Rankin, of Thirroul, a railway man, deposed that on the 19th September last he saw lights in the garage, and a car standing outside; noticed tyres in the car, and the number he took to be 93938; outside the Bulli Court he saw the car and considered it to be the same as the one outside the garage; noticed two men enter Hill’s garage through a small trap door; witness was then about 20 yards away from the garage.
By Mr Sproule: The car witness saw outside the Bulli Court was a Hudson; could not say the make of the car he saw; outside the garage, did not tell the police it was either a Hudson or a Buick; it was about 10 minutes to 12 pm when witness saw the lights on in the garage; witness was going to work at the time; made a mental note of the number of the car and he gave same to the police; never saw any men in the car; could not identify the accused as the two persons he saw walk from the car into the garage; was about 12 yards away when he noticed the number.
Joseph Byrne, a storekeeper, of Appin, deposed he kept a bowser and had an early morning car on the 20th September; went out and saw a Hudson car; could not recognise the accused; noticed the number of the car— 93823—; saw a car outside the Bulli Court at the first hearing and recognised it as the same one that called at his place; there was a man sitting in the back of the car with a rug over him; there appeared to be more than the body of a man under the rug, as it was bulky.
By Mr Sproule: Only noticed one man in the back seat; the man in the back “drew” a cigarette and witness could see the face; it was moonlight at the time; gave the driver 6/- change out of £1, which was tendered for the petrol.
Ivy Chapman deposed that in September last she was engaged at the Bulli Pass Hotel, Thirroul. About 10.30 on the 19th, she noticed a car; later she saw a car at the Bulli Police Court, and thought it to be the same; saw four men about the car in front of Hill’s garage; the two men asked witness did she know where they could get some benzine and she referred them to Hill’s' garage; but there were only two men; one had a red and white sweater on, and the other was wearing a navy blue suit; the smaller one of the two accused was wearing the sweater.
By Mr Sproule: Remembered saying at the Lower Court that she returned from Bulli about 11 pm; the hotel was diagonally opposite the garage; did say at the Lower Court that she saw one man pushing the door of the garage; Mrs Madge called witness out of the hotel and they went by car to a party at Bulli; never made a note of the number of the car; the men spoke to witness quite openly; one man was very conspicuous because of the fact that he was wearing a red and white guernsey.
Lawrence E Morgan, a motor driver, deposed he was car-driving on the night of September last; saw a car in front of Hill’s garage that night and later saw the same car in front of the Bulli Court House; witness told one man where Hill lived; the next evening witness heard the garage had been robbed.
By Mr Sproule: Knew Allpress’ shop on the corner; witness was standing there about a quarter of an hour; drove out towards Austinmer about a quarter to 11 o’clock, and returned about 11 o’clock; took four people, including Miss Chapman to Bulli; saw a man knocking at the door of the garage.
By Mr Crawford: The man seemed to be pushing against the door, but witness would call it knocking.
To Mr Sproule: Did not draw any distinction between knocking and pushing.
George Frederick West, a watchmaker, of Granville, deposed he owned a motor car numbered 93838; used the car on the 18th September; no one had the use of his car, which was a Buick 1918 model.
By Mr Sproule: The police came and inspected witness’ car and told him of the robbery at Thirroul about a fortnight after it had occurred.
James Hill, re-called by Mr Sproule, stated he could absolutely swear to seven tyres, but not ten, which number he gave to the police; there were five inner tubes.
That was the case.
For the defence.
William Stanley Shadlow, one ol the accused, of Kogarah, deposed that on the date of the robbery he was superintendent of the Blue Cab Company; was not very familiar with the South Coast; he had told the detective that he was down at Thirroul but could not remember the date; told the detective that no one else drove the car of which witness was part owner; in regard to the two plugs on the car and found by the police, witness had gone through his accounts and found that he had receipts for plugs purchased. The witness was here handed a file of receipts, but the Crown Prosecutor objected to these being put in. Witness, continuing said on July 14, he bought three spark plugs from the Ramsgate garage, and paid 15/- for them; later brought [sic] more plugs from a garage in Parramatta Road. (Mr Crawford withdrew his objection and the receipts for the spark plugs were tendertd as evidence). It was stated by Mr Sproule that the accused called upon the seller of the plugs on the 16th August last to produce the book from which the receipts were torn (book produced). Continuing, witness said he was at Thirroul on or about the 19th September; witness told one of the party to try and purchase some petrol; never knocked at tne door of any garage; never broke any locks or took any tyres; went into the hotel at Thirroul and after having a drink, asked the ladies in the bar where he could get some petrol; got to Thirroul about 10.30 and left about 11 o’clock; went on to Appin and pulled up at Byrnes’ place and bought six gallons of petrol; there were two men in the front seat and three in the back seat; remained in Appin about 15 minutes; took 15 to 20 minutes to get to Appin; everything was done quite openly at Thirroul and also at Appin; from the 19th September up to the 12th October was running the same car for hire; on the night of the robbery witness was on hire; never heard anything about the robbery till the 14th October, when the police told him.
To Mr Crawford: One of the passengers was John Shannon, whom he picked up at the Sandringham Hotel; witness and his brother drove from their own home on the morning of the 19th, and his brother introduced him to Shannon; other passengers were. Les Young, of Manly, and Sherringham, of Ramsgate; came down by lower road and returned home over Bulli Pass; bought new spark plugs in July, and also in August; always kept a good supply of spark plugs; bought a plug in Rockdale; but never bothered to go and get a receipt for it; six weeks was not a remarkable number to buy; at the time he was talking to the detective he (witness) had the receipts at home; admitted everything frankly to the officers, but when he was under arrest he considered the best place to produce the receipts was in the Court.
Norman Eric Shadlow, a bricklayer, deposed he resided with his mother; the evidence given by his brother was true in every respect; the evidence of this witness was similar to that of his brother.
By Mr Crawford: Knocked at the door of the garage, but received no answer; could not find the house occupied by Mr Hill.
John Shannon was called as a witness, but did not appear. Mr Sproule said that Shannon had promised to attend.
The jury, after a retirement of two hours, brought in a verdict of not guilty, and the accused were discharged.
Norman Shadlow, 1929 – Indecent exposure
Nepean Times, Sat 26 Jan 1929 24
AT THE CREEK
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At Penrith Police Court on Monday Norman Shadlow pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent exposure within view of people in Victoria Street, St Marys, on 17th January. He was represented by Mr Dove, of Sydney.
Constable Grant said that, about 5.30 pm on the day in question he went to the window of a house in Victoria Street and on the bank of the creek at the rear of the house he saw accused in a bathing costume. Accused committed the offence complained of. There were two women about 50 yards away.
In reply to Mr Dovey, witness said that accused and his family were most respected people. Accused had not caused any trouble. He was not as bright as his brother.
Mr Dovey asked that accused be given the benefit of the First Offenders’ Act. His brother would see that he was taken away from St Marys township to some other part of tho country.
Mr Gibson said he would give accused a chance to reform. He imposed a sentence of six months’ hard labor, but suspended the sentence on accused entering into recognisances for £100, and one surety of £100 or two of £50 each, to be of good behavior for twelve months.
1 Nepean Times, (Penrith, NSW), Sat 14 Nov 1914, p. 3.
2 Nepean Times, (Penrith, NSW), Sat 6 Nov 1915, p. 4. Emphasis added.
3 Nepean Times, (Penrith, NSW), Sat 18 Dec 1915, p. 6. Emphasis added.
4 The Propeller, (Hurstville, NSW), Fri 10 Mar 1916, p. 3. Emphasis added.
5 St George Call, (Kogarah, NSW), Sat 11 Mar 1916, p. 6.
6 The Sydney Morning Herald, (NSW), Sat 15 Apr 1916, p. 10.
7 There is a gaol photograph at: SRNSW: NRS2467, [3/6092], State Penitentiary photographic description book, 4 Feb 1916–4 May 1916, No. 14991, p. 171.
8 Nepean Times, (Penrith, NSW), Sat 29 Nov 1919, p. 5.
9 Evening News, (Sydney, NSW), Mon 1 Dec 1919, p. 6. Emphasis added.
10 Nepean Times, (Penrith, NSW), Sat 6 Dec 1919, p. 5.
11 The Propeller, (Hurstville, NSW), Fri 9 Jan 1920, p. 1. Emphasis added.
12 The Propeller, (Hurstville, NSW), Fri 10 Mar 1922, p. 2. Emphasis added.
13 The Sun, (Sydney, NSW), Sun 4 Jun 1922, p. 2. Emphasis in original text.
14 The Propeller, (Hurstville, NSW), Fri 29 Jan 1926, p. 6. Emphasis added.
15 Evening News, (Sydney, NSW), Mon 8 Mar 1926, p. 7.
16 The Labor Daily, (Sydney, NSW), Tue 9 Mar 1926, p. 8.
17 The Sun, (Sydney, NSW), Tue 9 Mar 1926, p. 8.
18 The Sydney Morning Herald, (NSW), Tue 9 Mar 1926, p. 6.
19 Illawarra Mercury, (Wollongong, NSW), Fri 29 Oct 1926, p. 7. Emphasis added.
20 South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, (NSW), Fri 29 Oct 1926, p. 23. Emphasis added.
21 The Labor Daily, (Sydney, NSW), Thu 24 Feb 1927, p. 1.
22 Illawarra Mercury, (Wollongong, NSW), Fri 25 Feb 1927, p. 4. Emphasis added.
23 South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus, (NSW), Fri 25 Feb 1927, p. 10. Emphasis added.
24 Nepean Times, (Penrith, NSW), Sat 26 Jan 1929, p. 6. Emphasis added.