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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1869

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Casino Police Court. Friday, March 19Th. Before Mr. C. H. Faweett, P.M. WAGES

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1869 · page 3

John O'Connor was summoned by fifteen of his men for wages. The defendant, who was engaged upon a contract on the Richmond Range, (and seems to have very little knowledge of making engagements…

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Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Tuesday, March 30, 1869. Cattle Stealing Prevention Associations

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1869 · page 2

IN another part of to-day's issue, we reprint from the Sydney Mail, a letter signed "DELTA," arcompanied by a draft copy of proposed rules for the formation of District Associations for the suppression of horse,…

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Clarence and Richmond Eraminer, Tuesday, March 30, 1869. Cattle Stealing Prevention Associations

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 30 March 1869 · page 2

IN another part of-today's issue, we reprint from the Sydney Mail, a letter signed " DELTA," accompanied by a drafk copy of proposed rules for the formation of District Associations for the suppression of horse,…

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Casino Police Court. Monday, March 29Th

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1869 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. James Stocks, J.P. SLY GROG SELLING. John O'Connor, of the Richmond Range, contractor, appeared before the Court, to answer an…

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Casino Police Court. Monday, March 29Th. Before Mr. James Stocks, J.P. Sly Grog Selling

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 6 April 1869 · page 3

John O'Connor, of the Richmond Range, contractor, appeared before the Court, to answer an information laid by the police, which alleged that the defendant did on a certain day, sell and dispose of…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1869 · page 2

BEFORE Captain [?], P.M. [?]OTOUS CONDUCT. Laurence M'Ka[?]n was brought before the Court, having been given into custody by Mr. F. Gray, of…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, April 5Th. Before the Police Magistrate. J. F. FORAN V. T. Robinson, Jun

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1869 · page 2

A claim of £3 15s. for accommodation and refreshment. Defendant did not appear and a verdict was given for the amount claimed. J. F. FORAN V. D. BRISDLE…

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Grafton Police Court. Friday. Before Captain Hill, P.M. Riotous Conduct

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1869 · page 2

Laurence M'Kaan was brought before the Court, having been given into custody by Mr. F. Gray, of Tattersall's Hotel, for riotous conduct in his licensed house. On Mr. Gray being sworn, the prisoner…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, April 5Th

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 13 April 1869 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. J. [?]. [?]ORAN V. T. ROBINSON, JUN. A claim of £3 15s. for accommodation and refreshment. Defendant did not appear and a verdict was…

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Geafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1869 · page 4

BEFORE Captain Hill, [?].M. MALICIOUS DESTRICTION OF PROPERTY. William Stucley appeared before the Court, upon summons issued at the suit of Lydia Wiblen, and which…

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Armidale Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Armidals Express.) Tuesday, April 7Th. Befoe the Chief Justice. MURDER

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1869 · page 3

Jeremiah Mechan was indicted for having at Spring Valley, on 26th Septembers last, murdered James M'Cormack. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr. Ellis; [?]ey, Mrs. Simpson. Mr. Foster…

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Grafton Police Court. Friday. Before Captain Hill, P.M. Malicious Destr[?]ction of Property

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1869 · page 4

William Stucley appeared before the Court, upon summons issued at the suit of Lydia Wiblem, and which alleged that the defendant did wilfully and maliciously cut down and destroy a certain fence—to wit the dividing…

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Armidale Circuit Court. (Abridged from the Armidale Express.) Tuesday, April 7Th

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 20 April 1869 · page 3

BEFORE the Chief Justice. Jeremiah Meehan was indicted for having at Spring Valley, on 25th September last, murdered James M'Cormack. He pleaded not guilty, and was defended…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1869 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, Messrs. W. Robertson, J. C. Laycock, E, M. Ryan and T. Bawdon, J.P.'s. ANNUAL L[?]CE[?]SING MEETING. Phillip Hoffman applled for and obtained a license…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1869 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, Messrs. W. Robertson, J. C. Laycock, E. M. [?] and T. Bawden, J.P.'s. ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING. Phillip Hoffman app[?] f[?] and obtained a license…

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Tenterfield District Court. Tuesday, 6Th April

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1869 · page 2

Before His Honor Judge MEYMOTT. The civil business was unusually light, there being only three cases. [?] LAIRD V. AII WONG…

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Tenterfield District Court. Tuesday, 6Th April

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1869 · page 2

Before His Honor Judge MEYMOTT. The civil business was unusually light, there being only three cases. [?] LAIRD V. A[?] WONG…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1869 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. T. Bawden, J.P. ABSCONDING. Alonzo Groeott was brought before the Court, in the custody of Constable Healey, charged with…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1869 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. T. Bawden, J.P. ADSCONDING. Alonzo Grocott was brought before the Court, in the custody of Constable Healey, charged with…

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Richmond River. [From Our Correspondent.] Casino Police Court. Monday, April 26Th

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 4 May 1869 · page 4

Before Mr. C. H. Faweett, P.M. SURETIES. John West was brought before the court, at the instance of Fredcrick West, his brother, who desired…

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