Grafton District Court
THIS Court opened at 9 a.m. before His Honor Judge Murray. Counsel present—Messrs. Fitzhardinge, O'Rynn, Canaway. Attorneys—Mesars. Meillon, Norrie, Laman, Donaldson, Dickey…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1887
261 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 2 of 14
Ulmarra Municipal Council. Revision Court
A Revision Court was held at the Council Chambers at 1 o'clock on Wednesday. PresentâAldermen Glissan, M'Phee, Lee, Sneesby, Preston and Goodger, who was voted to the chair in the absence of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Great Barrier Murder
IN passing sentence on the prisoners Caffrey and Penn for the Great Barrier Island murder, the Judge said:—" After a lengthy trial and a notable defence, you have been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Police Court. Thursday, FEB.10.—Before Mr. H. Maurice, J.P.
George Cripps alias James Smith, for drunkenness, was fined 5s, with alternative of 24 hours. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11. Before the P.M., and Mr. J. O'Keeffe, J.P…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Maclean District Court
THIS Court was opened at 10 a.m. on Thursday before His Honor Judge Murroy. The members of the legal profession present were Messrs, F. Norrie, E. J. Laman, R. R. Donaldson, and G. N. Greaves…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Insolvency Court. Wednesday, February 9
Before Mr. A.L.M'Dongall, P.M., District Commissioner IN the estate of George A. Selman, of Southgate a single meeting. Insolvent wished to amend his schedule by adding to his assets a certain amount…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton District Court. Before His Honor Judge MURRAY
THE following is the continuation of Monday's sitting. J. TULLY V. W. BUKGUARDY. This was an action to recover a sum of £25 10s,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Wednesday, February 9.—Before the P.M.
W.KELLY v.J.TULLY.—Claim of £2 for money paid. Plaintiff nonsuited. SAME V. M. M'DONOUGH.—Claim of £6 4s for board and lodging for a person placed in possession…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton District Court. Before His Honor Judge Murray. Wednesday, February 9
THE case of Welsh v. Sweeney was continued. The report of the first part of this case will be found on page 3. Defendant stated that plaintiff was engaged by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Grafton Police Court. Monday, February 14.—Before the P.M. LARCENY
James Ward was charged with stealing a pair of boots, the property of Christopher Stanich, of the value of 12s 6d. Constable Egley deposed that complainant…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grafton Police Court. Friday, February 18.—Before the P.M. LARCENY
Ah Fey was charged with stealing the sum of £8 19s and a gold ring, the property of Hong Sing. Constable Cowie deposed that from information received he, in company with Constable Brennan,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, February 15. Before the P.M. and Mr. E. M. Ryan, J.P. LARCENY
james [?], on remand, was charged with ste[?] a pair of shoes from the Club hotel. Mr. Norrie appeared for accused. Christopher Stanic[?] deposed that he was stopping…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Police Court. Monday, February 21.—Before the P.M. Unsound Mind
AN individual on re[?]and, supposed to be of unsound mind, was on the recommendation of Dr. Purdie, further remanded for eight days. DRUNKENNESS…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lawrence Small Debts Court
THE following cases were disposod of by the Lawrence Bends on the 10th instant:- S. BATHGATE v. C. J. L[?]WENTHAL.—Illegal detention of property. An order was made to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Pressure of Business in the Supreme Court
In the Supreme Court last week Mr. Salomons brought under the notice of their honors, and the Chief Justice, under the notice of the Attorney-General, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, Feburary 22—Before the P.M. ASSAULT
Valentine Klauss was charged with assaulting his brother, Frederick Klauss. Senior-sergeant M'Cormack deposed that from information received the day previous he proceeded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grafton Police Court. Friday, February 25.—Before the P.M. VAGRANCY
William Carroll was charged with having no visible means of support. The evidence disclosed that defendant was annoying people in the street, and behaving himself in an unseemly manner. He…
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ON Monday, before the Chief Commissioner, a second meeting was held in Sydney in the matter of J. S. Berry, bone-dust manufacturer. Insolvent appeared, but no debts…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Grafton Police Court. Monday, February 28TH.—Before the P.M. Unsound Mind
AN individual on remand, supposed to be of unsound mind, was on the recommendation of Dr. Purdie discharged from custody. The doctor stated that he believed the heat of the climate and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, March 1. Before Messrs. E. M. Byan and H. Maurice, J's.P. STOWAWAY
Robert Watter was charged with travelling by the steamer Helen Nicoll and refusing to pay his passage fare. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 40s, in default of payment 14 days'…
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