Burglary and Bravery
There is little change in the burglary business in Sydney, which is possibly the most thriving and lucrative local industry now extant. So much so that it is a wonder…
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Courts & crime, 1897
141 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 8
Warden's Court
Yesterday, before the District Warden, T. Flintoff applied for a six months' suspension of the labour conditions on a 6-acre gold lease at Bucca Creek. Evidence was…
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On Tuesday, before the P.M., Mrs. H. Bailey was fined Cs and 4s 10d costs for permitting stock to stray. On Wednesday, James Maund, for…
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On Tuesday, before the District Warden, John Pumprey objected to the granting of a gold lease to John Hansen for 10a. at Bucca Creek, on the ground that object…
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Yesterday, before the P.M., Messrs. S. See and W. J. Hawthorne, J's.P. Renewals of publicans' licenses were granted to P. Cahill, Digger's Arms, Bucca…
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Yesterday, before the P.M., Albert and Samuel Eggins v. H. A. Volckers, claim of £10 3s for oranges supplied. Mr. Lobban for plaintiffs; Mr…
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There has been a slight falling off lately in Sydney burglaries. It is possible that the operators have gone into the country for change of scene and air before the summer…
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Yesterday, before the P.M., Margaret M'Daid v. Emily and Harold Everingham, sureties of the peace. Mr. Lobban for complainant; Mr. Donaldson…
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A number of solicitors in Sydney are greatly incensed at the action of the Public Service Board in appointing gentlemen as Police Magistrates who have never had any legal…
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Yesterday, before the P.M. and Mr.W. J. Hawthorne, J.P. A colonial wine license was granted Sidney Adams, of Buccarumbi…
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On Thursday, before Messrs. D. See and J. Read, J.'sP. Sall (coloured) v. Alexander Boyle, for assault at Iluka on 11th September…
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On Thursday, before Mr. T. Page, J.P. A first offender for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged. John M'Gann was fined 5s or 24 hours for…
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On Tuesdiiy, before the P.M., David Saunders for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged, and for furious riding was fined 20s or 14 days imprisonment…
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"There are more ways of killing a dog than choking him with butter," says an ancient and vulgar adage. Apparently the enemies of Federation have recognised this great…
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Yesterday, before the District Warden, Thomas Brennan, Arcbd, Blair and A. Rhodes, registered holders of-gold lease 14 of 15 acres, Springbrook, applied for…
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On Thursday, before the P.M., D. Shearer, and A. Ross. J. M. Kelly v. J. J. M'Aulay, claim of £4 7s 8d. James M'Millan v. John Steward,…
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This Court opened on Tuesday before his Honor Judge Rogers. Mr. Simpson acted as Crown Prosecutor, Mr. Parkinson attended from the Crown Solicitor's Office, and Mr…
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At Grafton yesterday, the P.M. presiding, an aboriginal for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged. James Mound for having no lawful visible…
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Yesterday, before the District Warden, E. Hockey and party applied for suspension of the labour conditions on a 12a lease at Bucca Creek, on tho ground that…
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At the Maclean Court on Thursday before the P.M., Michael Loughman and John M'Dermid, for riotous behaviour at Maclean on 80th October, were each fined 10s and…
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