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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1904

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Our Grafton Letter The Circuit Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1904 · page 3

Intimation come to hand on Friday that the Court had been postponed from Tuesday next till Thursday, and that His Honor Judge Heydon would preside in place of Justice…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1904 · page 4

On Monday, before the P.M.W. Biddle v. W. Watkins--claim of 20s. Verdict for plaintiff, with 5s costs of court…

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The Bathurst Murder

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1904 · page 5

Counsel is addressing the jury in the Bathurst alleged murder case…

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Charged with Fraud. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1904 · page 5

The police arrested a man to-day on suspicion of being concerned in an extensive scheme of fraud, though the medium of valueless…

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Grafton Circuit Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 20 October 1904 · page 4

Tins Court will open at 10 a.m. to-day, before His Honor Judge Heydon. Mr. R. Windeyer will prosecute on…

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Crafton Assize Court Grafton

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 21 October 1904 · page 4

THIS Court opened yesterday before His Honor Judge Heydon, Mr. Windeyer prosecuting for the Crown, a number of barristers and the local solicitors were present…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1904 · page 2

On Tuesday, a first, offender for drunkenness was lined 1s or the rising. On Wednesday, before Messrs. C. Sanders and H.C.T.Maxted,J.s'P…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1904 · page 4

Denis Long, on bail, was arraigned for having, at Glenugie, on April 1st., stolen a cow and calf, the property of Thomas Timbs. A second count of receiving was…

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Grafton Circuit Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1904 · page 4

The Court was opened on Thursday, before his Honor Judge Heydon. Mr. Windeyer prosecuted for the Crown, and there were also present Messrs. Browning,…

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Public Service Appeal Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 October 1904 · page 4

Many public servants in the Clarence district, will probably be pleased to learn that, the Premier has promised to introduce a bill next session providing for the…

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Notes in Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1904 · page 2

At the Circuit Court on Friday, His Honor asked a witness what was the difference between a cow with a white face, and a ballv faced cow. The…

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Maclean Land Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1904 · page 2

The following business Was transacted at a sittings of the local Land Board at, Maclean on Wednesday:--Allan Cameron 11 and 42a…

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Grafton Circuit Court. First Day--thursday

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1904 · page 2

The Grafton Circuit Court opened on Thursday, before his- Honor Judge Heydon. Mr. Windever Proseented for the…

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Second Day--friday. The Court opened at 9.30. PERJURY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1904 · page 2

Shone Khan, an Indian, on bail, was charged with wilfully and falsely swearing at the police court on April 25. 1904, that Thomas Baneroft took…

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Third Day--saturday. The Court opened at 9 a.m. PERJURY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1904 · page 2

James Clarke was charged with perjury in connection with a Prosecution at Maclean, wherein accused's father, was fined for allowing gaming on his…

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Ruffianly Assault

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 October 1904 · page 5

A serions push assault occurred at Marrickville on Thursday. A young man named Stanley llope, residing at Ashlleld. met his young lady, and they walked along. In the course of time…

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Sentences. Indecent Assault

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 October 1904 · page 4

James Cochrane, found guilty of indecent assault on a girl of tender years, said he was in the country since 1859, was an old man with a family, had never been in…

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Grafton Circuit Court. First Day—Thursday

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1904 · page 2

JAMES COCHRANE, on remand from Casino, was found guilty on a charge of indecent assault, and remained for sentence. Denis Long, on bail, was arraigned for…

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Grafton Circuit Court. Third Day—saturday. Perjury

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 25 October 1904 · page 4

James Clarke was arraigned for having, at maclean on 23rd May last, committed wilful and corrupt perjury. Accused pleaded not guilty, and was defended by…

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Third Day—Saturday. The Court opened at 9 a.m. PERJURY

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1904 · page 2

James Clarke was charged with perjury in connection with a prosecution at Maclean, wherein accused's father was fined for allowing gaming on his licensed premises at the Halfway…

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