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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1904

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 December 1904 · page 5

A wire from Guyra states it is reported that Alfred Collins, residing at Black Mountain, attempted to shoot his step-daughter and…

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The High Court. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 15 December 1904 · page 5

It is believed that the daily increasing work of the High Court will necessitate the immediate appointment of two additional…

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Our Grafton Letter Police Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 16 December 1904 · page 4

ON Tuesday, before the P.M. and Mr.C.San-ders. J.P. A lad named Les[?] Bater pleaded guilty in breaking a telegraph insulator, and was fined 1s damages, [?] 7s 5d costs…

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Maclean Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1904 · page 4

On Friday, before the P.M. and Mr. F. Schwonberg, J.P. Hawkers licenses were granted to Jas. Irous, Jas. M'Mahon, Thos. Casey, M…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1904 · page 2

On Tuesday before the P.M. and Mr. C. Sanders, J.P. Leslie Baker pleaded guilty to breaking an insulator, valued at 1s, the property…

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Ulmarra Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday, before the P.M., Messrs. Turnbull and Northcott, J.'sP. E. Cavanagh v. M. Garrity, assault, withdrawn. Mr. Pollack for complainant…

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Bankruptcy Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 December 1904 · page 2

On Wednesday, a single meeting was held in the estate of Alfred Hadley of Brushgrove, police constable. Mr. Dowling appeared for bankrupt…

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Maclean Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 December 1904 · page 2

On Friday, before the P. M. and Mr. F. Schwonberg, J. P., William Bateman pleaded guilty to stealing wood to the value of Is, the…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 December 1904 · page 2

It reported that a man named Alf. Collins, residing at Black Mountain, six miles from Guyra. on Wednesday. attempted to shoot his step-daughter and then shoot himself dead with…

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Maclean Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 20 December 1904 · page 4

ON Friday, before the P.M., and Mr. F. Schwonberg, J.P. Hawkers licenses were granted to Jas. Irons, Jas. McMahon, Thos. Casey, W. Amos, M…

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Maclean Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 December 1904 · page 4

On Monday, before Mr. George Davis. George Pipple was fined 5s for drunkenness. Mary Otis was also fined 5s for…

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Small Debts Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 22 December 1904 · page 4

On Monday, before the P. M., Thomas English v. W. Roberts--claim of 37s. Vrdict for plaintiff, with 15s costs…

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Our Grafton Letter Police Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 23 December 1904 · page 4

On Tuesday, before the P.M., Charles Pullen was charged with unlawfully leaving an obstruction in the navigable waters of the Clarence River. Mr. Mant, of the Crown Solicitor's office, appeared…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 December 1904 · page 4
Also in The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser

Yesterday, before the P.M., E. G. Powell was summoned for attempting to commit suicide by drowning in the river at Grafton at 6.30 p.m. on the 20th instant…

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Maclean Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1904 · page 2

On Friday, before Mr. E. C. Bishop, J.P., Richard Williams, for refusing to pay his fare by the Kallatina from Sydney,…

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Arbitration Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 December 1904 · page 8

A deputation from the Sydney Labor Council waited on the Attorney-General in connection with the High Courts decision., bearing on common rules made by the…

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Bankruptcy Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 December 1904 · page 2

In the bankrupt estate of Wm. Crispin, builder and contractor, Grnfton, a single meeting was held on Wednesday, before the District Registrar. The Registrar stated…

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Latest Telegrams. District Courts. Maclean Court to Be Discontinued. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1904 · page 3

It has been decided to dispense with the District Courts hitherto held at Maclean, Ballina, and Bellingen, and to divide the work…

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Ulmarra Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 29 December 1904 · page 5

At the above Court yesterday, before Messrs. T. Glissan, J. North, and W. B. Haffenden, Js.P., Four respectable jury men (first…

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