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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1881

198 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 10

Small Debts Court. Monday, May 2

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. A. Johnson, J.P. M. F. Egan v. F. Slaven, a claim of 12s 6d, for goods sold. Verdict for plaintiff…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1881 · page 2

Before the P.M. Michael Ryan was fined 20s. for drunkenness. Fine paid. WEDNESDAY…

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Insolvency Court, Grafton

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the District Commissioner (Mr. A. L. M'Dougall.) In the matter of Patrick Roach, a single meeting. Insolvent accounted for his…

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Grafton Small Debts Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the P.M. and Mr. A. Johnson, M. K. Egan v. F. Slavein--Verdict for 12s. 6d. and costs. T. Roach v. T. Cavanagh--Verdict for…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, May 2

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. A. Johnson, J. P. A woman, remanded on the 25th ulltimo, supposed to be of unsound mind, was discharged, after hearing…

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Appeal Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1881 · page 2

THE following appeals from the Ulmarra Municipal Assessment were heard before the Police Magistrate yesterday, when the majority of the valuations were sustained:—…

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Insolvency Court. Wednesday, May 4

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. A. L. M'Dougall, P.M., District Commissioner. A single meeting was held in the estate of Patrick Roach, now of Grafton, late farmer. Insolvent…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 May 1881 · page 3

BEFORE the P.M. and Mr. F. W. Chapman. James Holland, supposed to be insane, was remanded to gaol for eight days for medical treatment…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the P.M. and Messrs. T. G. Hewitt and E. W. Hayley. Daniel Barrett, supposed in he insane, was remanded to Gaol for eight days, for medical…

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Insolvency Court, Grafton

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. A. L. M'Dougall (District Commissioner.) In the matter of W. Eaton, of Grafton, a first and only meeting. Insolvent attributed his…

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Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, May 10

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Messrs. E. W. S. Hayley and T. G. Hewitt, J's. P. A man on remand for medical treatment was, on the recommendation of the medical officer, remanded…

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Hidden Treasures in Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1881 · page 3

A CASE of considerable public importance was initiated on Monday morning at the Central Police Court, Sydney, before Messrs. Alexander, O'Connor, and Bull, J's.P., under the Act for…

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Insolvency Court. Wednesday, May 11

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 14 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. A. L. M'Dougall, P.M., District Commissioner. A first meeting was held in the estate of W. Eaton, of Grafton, publican…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1881 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. F. Wilcox. William Kelly was charged with keeping a house of ill-fame, and after the evidence of five…

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Insolvency Court, Grafton. Wednesday. Before Mr. A. L. M'Dougall (District Commissioner.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 May 1881 · page 2

In the matter of C. Page, a special meeting for the examination of Insolvent. Mr. Foott appeared for certain creditors Insolvent stated: I swore the usual affidavit under rule 20, I have never been able to pay my debts since I opened a…

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Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, May 17

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr E. W. S. Hayley, J.P. A man under remand for medical treatment was discharged, after hearing the evidence of Dr Purdie…

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Insolvency Court. Wednesday, May 18

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 21 May 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the District Commissioner, Mr. A. L. M'Dougall, P.M. A special meeting was held in the estate of Charles Page…

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The Victorian Police Inquiry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 24 May 1881 · page 4

THE Victorian police commission (says the Melbourne Age) proceeded on Saturday to Greta and Glenrowan. They held a conversation with Mrs. Kelly, who has, since her relense from gaol,…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 May 1881 · page 2

DURING the week three men, charged with drunkenness, disorderly conduct, or obscene language, were each fined 20s, with the usual alternative. FRIDAY, MAY 27…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 3 June 1881 · page 2

BEFORE the P.M. and Mr. T. G. Hewitt, J. R. Brady was summoned by H. Watson for £2 9s. 8d, alleged balance due for wages, After heating the evidence of both parties the…

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