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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1863

73 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 3 of 4

Small Debts Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. G. FISCHER V. JOHN QUINN. This was an action to recover payment for certain fencing. Mr. Michael for defendent. Mr. Pigott…

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Original Correspondence. Our columns are open to all writers who refrain from the use of virulent language or personalities, but we are not responsible for opinions expressed. Unjust Censuring of My Son by the Police Magistrate. to the Editor of the Examiner

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 4 August 1863 · page 3

SIR,—Your police report of the 28th instant, contains the remarks made by Captain Hill, P.M., at the hearing of the charge of stealing a saddle, in which that functionary thought fit to travel out of…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1863 · page 2

BEFORE Captain Hill, P.M. CRAWLEY V. MURI. This was a claim of £17 14s. for wages. Mr. Pigott, on behalf of defendant, who did not appear,…

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The Late Case of Watch Stealing From the "Agnes Irving." to the Editor of the Examiner

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1863 · page 2

SIR,—In justice to myself, as well as others employed under me in the steamship "Agnes Irving," I trust that you will favor me by publishing the following remarks. In the first place I should like…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1863 · page 2

BEFORE Captain Hill, P.M. and Mr. A. Lardner, J.P. Martin Cavanagh was brought up in custody, charged with using obscene language, and…

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Insolvency Court, Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Chief Commissioner. In the matter of the petition of Mark Faviell, of Macquarie-street, Sydney, contractor, the rule nisi calling upon John White, of Lower Fort-street,…

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Grafton District Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1863 · page 2

BEFORE his Honor Judge Francis. SHOVELLER V. COWPER. This was an action to recover the sum of £14 1s. 10d. for goods supplied, and interest on…

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Grafton Police. to the Editor of the Examiner

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1863 · page 2

SIR,—Every discerning man can see at a glance the decided improvement that has lately taken place in our police force, but it cannot easily be discovered the machinery that is at work to try and derange…

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Tenterfield District Court. Wednesday, August 5Th. James V. Ritchie

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 18 August 1863 · page 2

This was an action for libel, the damages being laid at £100. Mr. Payne appeared for the plaintiff and Messrs. Ellis and Rowsell for the defendant. The case was tried by jury, consisting of Messrs…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 25 August 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. A Lardner, J.P. ILLBGALLY IN POSSESSION OF CROWN LANDS. Charles Sanders appeared upon summons, to…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 1 September 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. Robert Sweeney, was brought up in custody, charged with in aggravated assault on constable Sayers, whilst in the execution of his duty. Alfred…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Mr. A. Lardner, J.P. SODOMY. George Marsh, was brought up in custody,…

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Central Police Court, Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1863 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, with Messrs. Lenehan, Levey, Smithers, Birrell, G. Hill, Caldwell, Ronald, and Peden. PERJURY…

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Small Debts Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 8 September 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, Messrs. A. Lardner, and W. Robertson, J.P. MATTHESON V. T. LEE. A claim of £10, for damage done to a bullock, the…

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Maitland Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Ensign.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 15 September 1863 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. Justice Milford. CATTLE STEALING. William Eckford was indicted on the charge of stealing a horse, the property of one Mary Eckford his…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 22 September 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Mr. W. Robertson, J.P. Robert [?] was remanded to gaol for eight days, for medical treatment, being in such a state of…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1863 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. BREACH OF THE PUBLICANS' ACT. Frederick Gray appeared upon summons, to answer the charge of illegally selling spirits without a…

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Central Criminal Court, Sydney

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1863 · page 4

BEFORE His Honor Mr. Justice Wise. FORGING AND UTTERING. Thomas Sanson, a youth of sixteen or seventeen years, was arrainged on an indictment which…

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Conduct of the Police. (From the Empire.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 October 1863 · page 3

IN the contest between the police and the bushrangers, as to which shall commit the blackest atrocities, victory rests for the present on the banners of the blues. They have burned down old…

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Grafton Police Court. Friday. Before The Police Magistrate, Messrs. A. Lardner, W. Robertson, and W. Small, J.P.'s. DUNCAN V. ROSS

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1863 · page 2

This was on action to recover the balance of wages alleged to be due to plaintiff, but which defendant refused to pay. It appeared, however, from the evidence of complainant himself that he was the…

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