Maclean Police Court
ON Monday, before Mr S. Macnaughtan, J. P. Daniel Lynch was fined 10s. for being drunk and disorderly. On Thursday, before Mr A. L. M'Dougall, P.M., Patrick Hinchey was charged with using…
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Courts & crime, 1884
199 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 10
Grafton Police C[?]. Tuesday, April 29. (Before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. E. Lodge, and E. M. Eyan, Js'P.) Removing Timber
Frederick Firth, George Firth, and Oben William Lee, were summoned by Alex M'Millan, for removing some timber from his land. Mr Norrie appeared for the complainant, and Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Grafton small Debts Court. Monday, May 5. [Before the Police Magistrate.]
[?] and Co. v. L. M'Ke[?]na.—No service of summons. Continued until next Court. Same v. [?]. Lawrence.—A claim of £4 12s 6d, for goods supplied. Verdict for plaintiff, and 5s costs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grafton Police Court. MONDAY, May [?]. (Before the Police Megistrate.]
HUGH DUEGAN was brought up on remand, supposed to be of unsound mind. Dr. Purdie recommended his further remand for eight days, when it was probable be wonld be sufficiently improved to be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, May 6. (Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr H. Maurice, J.P.]
A man charged with drunkenness was admonished and discharged. MAINTENANCE. Peter Roberts was summoned by his wife Emily…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Police Court. Friday, May 9. [Before Mr T. Page, J.P.]
PETER MANNING, John M'Falden, Charles Chea Chong, and James Curtin, were summoned for allowing stock to stray on the streets, and were severally fined 2s 6d and 2s 6d costs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maclean Police Court. Thursday, May 8. [Before the Police Magistrate, and S. Ma[?] Esq., J.P.]
School Attendance Inspector v. Donald M'Aulay.— Neglecting to send a child to school for the necessary number of days (70) within 6 months, ending 31st December last. Defendant pleaded, guilty and was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grafton Police Court. Monday, May 12. [Before the Police Magistrats.]
Hugh Duegan, on remand, supposed to be of unsouud mind, was farther remanded for eight days for medical treatment. Another man was brought up by virtue of a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, May 13. [Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. H. Maurice, J. P.] Alleged Assault with Intent
[?]illian Burns was brought up on suspicion of having attempted to commit a rape upon one Jessie Cox, a child four years of age, on the 7th instant. After hearing the evidence of the apprehending constable, the sccused was remanded for a week for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Police Court. Thursday, May 15. [Before Mr. B. Lodge, J.P.]
Thomas Lewis was charged with attempting to commit suicide at Lawrence. It will be remembered that this was the person who, it was reported, attempted to commit suicidde on board the dredge working at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Appeal Courts. Friday, May 16. Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs E. H. Ryan, and T. Page, J.'sP
There were only five appeals from the Ulmarra Municipal Council, which were as follows:— J. B. Carlton, farm 27 acres, assessed at £30; appellant not occupier, and therefore struck out…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Insolvency Court. Wednesday, May 14. (Before the District Commissioner, Mr A. L. M'Dougnll, P.M.)
A single meeting was held in the estate of W. Manning, of Grafton, labourer. Insolvent was examined, and did not amend his schedule. He accounted for his insolvency by stating it was due to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton Police Court. Monday. May 19. [Before the Police Magistrate.]
[?] DUEGAN, on remand, supposed to be of unsound mind[?] was brought up. Dr. Purdie stated that he examined the defendant, in conjunction with Dr. Campbell[?] and handed in a certificate to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawrence Small Debts Court. Thursday, May 15. [Before the Police Magistrate.]
G. O'Connor v. J. Jacke.—Goods sold and delivered[?], £2 [?] 10[?]d. Non-suited. S[?] v. D. Gregor.—Disho[?]red pro. note, £3 [?] Verdict for plaintiff for full amount claimed[?] with 6s 6d costs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawrence Police Court. Wednesday, May 7. (Before Mr. P. Drummond, J.P)
Thomas Lindon appeared in custody, charged with using threatening and abuslve language to A. W. Davison. Defendant [?]ded guilty[?] and was lined [?], or 3 months in Grafton goal. Fine paid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, May 20. [Before the Police Magistrate.]
Ditchbourne Smith was charged with being drunk and disorderly, in Prince-street, and was fined 40s, or 7 days' imprisonment. Joseph Preston, an old offender, was charged with the same offence, and was fined 46s, or 7 days in Grafton gaol…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Police Court. Friday, May 23. [Before the Police Magistrate, and Mr W. Small, J.p.] Assault with Intent
William Burns, charged for as alleged assault with intent, was brought up on remand from Tuesday last. Sub-Inspector Garvin stated that there was no…
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FRIDAY, May 16.—Before Dr. Crabbe, J.P.—John Hall appeared before the Court in oustody, having been arrested by virtue of a warrant issued at the instance of F. C. May, of Grafton, charged with…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton Police Court. Monday, May 26. [Before the Police Magistrate.] ASSAULT
John H. Cook was summoned for assaulting Albert Edward Greaves, at Grafton, on the 23rd inst. Defendant pleaded not guilty, and was defended by Mr Laman…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Scene in the Assembly. Mr. Buchanan Charged with Corruption
IN the Assembly, on Friday night, a warm passage-of-arms took place between the Hon. Colonial Treasurer and Mr Buchanan. The case was as follows, and although it ar[?]se in a very simple manner,…
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