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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1898

227 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 6 of 12

Alleged Cattle Stealing at Dorrigo

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 24 June 1898 · page 3

AT Bellingen police court on Friday last, June 17, Henry Sly and Thomas Coghlan were charged with having, at Beilsdown Greek, Dorrige, on June 10,…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday, before the P.M., In the garnishee matter, J. G. Phillips v. Jas. Fisher (C. T. Schwinghammer garnishee) it was announced that the latter had paid…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 8

At Grafton yesterday, before the P.M., The following cases occupied the Court the greater part of the day—W. Sparkes v. John Keogh, £12 12s; John Hayward v. John…

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Bankruptcy Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 June 1898 · page 8

On Wednesday, before the District Registrar, in the estate of William Watkins, of Swan Creek, farmer, a single meeting. Mr. Everingham appeared for bankrupt, and Mr…

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Police Court. Indecent Behaviour

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 3

John Patrick McNally pleaded guilty to indecent behaviour at Fernmount on the night of June 24, and said he was. under the influence of drink at the time…

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Bellingen Courts. Monday, June 27. Before Messrs. T. C. McKell, P.M., and H. A. Evans, J.P. Small Debts Court

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 1 July 1898 · page 3

MRS. FREDA HICKS v. Ann Coghlan—Claim £5 5s., for medical care, nursing board and loading. Mr. McKenzie appeared for the plaintiff. Defendant…

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Grafton Police Court. On Friday, before the P.M.

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1898 · page 8

Erskine S. Smith, licensee of the Post Office hotel, South Grafton, was summoned for keeping his hotel open on Sunday. After evidence was given by Senior-Constable…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 4

On Saturday, before the P.M. A first offender, for drunkenness, was fined 5s. William Paleman (an American), for…

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Warden's Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1898 · page 4

Yesterday, before the District Warden, An inquiry was held respecting a matter between B. Moss and party and Thos. Boan, jun., respecting the pegging of some gold…

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Grafton District Court. First Day—wednesday

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 8 July 1898 · page 2

The District Court opened at 2 p.m. on Wednesday before His Honor Judge Coffey. UNDEFENDED CASES. Verdicts were given for plaintiff in each of the…

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Maclean Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 8

On Thursday, before the P.M., and Messrs. Shearer and See. G. Wamage was fined 10s or 48 hours for drunkenness, A charge of assault on his wife was dismissed…

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Grafton District Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 July 1898 · page 5

This court opened on Wednesday afternoon Verdicts were given for plaintiffs in the following cases, which were undefended;— W. Zietsch v. A. Pratt, £4; same v. R. Saul,…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 2

ON June 29th, before the Register in Bankruptey the adjourned hearing of the application for a certificate of discharge of John McDonald, Junior, of Mulluinbimby, formerly of Palmer's…

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Maclean District Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3
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THE Maclean District Court was held on Saturday, before His Honor Judge Coffey. The sitting was a very short one. There were three new cases and a CASA application set down for hearing, but two of…

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Grafton District Court. Second Day-thursday

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1898 · page 3

W. DAVIDSON v. Jos. Gerard and others, an action to recover £100 for illegal trespass. Messrs. Lobban and Lobban for plaintiff; Messrs. Norrie and McGuren for defendants. The parties held…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

On Tuesday, before the P.M. and Mr. L. Jacobs. Patrick Manning, sen., was charged with drunkenness in Prince-street, and was fined 5s. He was further charged with resisting the police in the…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 5

Yesterday, before Messrs. L. Jacobs and H. C. T. Maxted. A case, C. T. Schwinghammer v. John Gainey, was further postponed for a…

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Grafton Licensing Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1898 · page 2

Booth licenses were granted P. M'Mahon and O. Hynes for the Grafton races on 20th and 21st inst. A billiard license was granted Henry Hatton, of Laird's Family Hotel…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 July 1898 · page 8

On Thursday, before the P.M., Patrick M'Gowen, for drunkenness in Skinner-street, was fined 10s or 8 hours. Yesterday, before the P.M.,…

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