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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

216 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 7 of 11

Bertrand Interviewed. What He Thinks of Gaol—The Horrors of Berrima

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 June 1894 · page 3

BERTRAND, who was released last week from gaol, was interviewed by a Truth reporter. "You must feel the effects of the liberty you have now?" be remarked…

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Grafton Small Debts Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1894 · page 8

YESTERDAY before the P.M. Mrs. Goyle v. Prince Lawrence, claim of £2 5s 6d for rent. Verdict for amount and 5s costs…

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Grafton District Court. This court [?]ned Saturday, before his Honor Judge Coffey. Undefended Cases

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1894 · page 8

Verdicts were given, for plaintiffs in the following cases—Dr. Hedley v. E. F. Rudder. £15s; D. Beatson v. James Lambert, £1 16s; same v. G. Reid. £10 0s 6d; same v…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1894 · page 4

YESTERDAY, before the P.M. George F. Schonbein was summoned for having sold to Paulo Marcolino a diseased bullock. Mr. Readett for defendant…

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Grafton Police Court. ON Tuesday, before the P.M.

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1894 · page 2

Robert M'Coy was summoned for having slaughtered some pigs in unlicensed premises at South Grafton. Mr. Donaldson for defendant. Constable Selff deposed that he did not…

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Shocking Murder in Melbourne

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1894 · page 5

MELBOURNE, FRIDAY— A foul murder has been brought to light at Port Melbourne. A young woman named Minnie Hicks was found lying in the room of her house…

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Grafton District Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1894 · page 2

THIS court re-opened on Tuesday morning, before His Honor Judge Coffey. Ca Sa Applications. T. Morrissey v. M. Bermingham, £6 9s 4d…

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Maclean Small Debts Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1894 · page 8

ON Thursday, before the P.M. J. and D. M'Auley v. John Wilson, goods sold, 10s 6d; verdict, and 5s costs. John Bateman v. J. F. Da Silva, interest,…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 July 1894 · page 4

ON Tuesday, before the P.M. and Mr. E. P. Samson, J. P. John flg v. George Connatt, claim of £8 13s 6d for wages. Mr. Norrie for…

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Maclean Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 July 1894 · page 4

ON Thursday, John A. St. Clair Irving v. G. Murray— For obtaining £20 under false pretences, adjourned from last court. Mr. Robison for plaintiff, Mr. M'Guren for…

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Ulmarra Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 July 1894 · page 4

ON Saturday,before Messrs W. Goodger and James Carlton,.J's.P. J. M'Gregor v. B. Taylor, £2 for wages. Dismissed…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 July 1894 · page 4

ON Tuesday, before the P.M. Thomas Leonard v. A. C. Ormond;claim for wages. Order made for £20, and 4s £10d costs…

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Maclean Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 July 1894 · page 4

ON Thursday, before the P.M. Dennis Shea and Frank Haynes were summoned for riotous behaviour at Maclean on Saturday, and were fined 5s and 4s 10d costs…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 July 1894 · page 4

ON Tuesday, before Messrs. S. See, E. Hockey and H. Maurice. Matthew Casey v. Thos. Morrissey, claim for wages. Verdict for complainant for 28s,…

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Lawrence Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 July 1894 · page 4

ON Thursday, before Mr. E. Shields, J.P. George Riley, charged with carnally knowing one Emma Cook, wits discharged; complainant declining to prosecute. Mr. Norrie…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 August 1894 · page 5

ON TUESDAY, before Messrs. T. Bawden, E. Samson, and A. Lipman J's.P. An individual deemed to be insane was, on the recommendation of Dr. Houison,…

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Maclean Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 August 1894 · page 5

ON Thursday, before the P.M. and Mr. D. Shearer, J.P. John M'Cabe pleaded guilty to using indecent language at Yumba, and was fined…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 August 1894 · page 4

YESTERDAY, before the P.M... William Davida Bale was charged with having, at Taylor's Arm, Nambucca River, neglected to support an illegitimate child…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 4

ON Tuesday before the P.M., An individual on remand, deemed to be insane, was discharged on the recommendation of Dr. Houison…

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Warden's Court at Dalmorton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 August 1894 · page 4

ON Wednesday, before Mr. Martin, P.M. of Glen Innes. A. M'Kittrick v. Mrs. Laird. Application to have the premises occupied by the latter…

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