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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 July 1905 · page 5

On Saturday, before, Messrs. H. Masted and J. G. l'hlllJjw, J.'sp. Henry Curtis;— who was remanded for observation the previous Saturday on a…

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The High Court Trouble

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 July 1905 · page 4

With the passing: of the Hold Ministry, it may be assumed that the trouble with the High Court regarding tho judges' expenses will cease. Sir Josiah Symons' policy will…

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Decisions' of the High Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 July 1905 · page 4

Of the appeals to the High Court from decisions given'by thc Supreme Courts of tho States, fully 75 per cent, have been upheld. This is a phenomenal result in…

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

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 5

Matthew Donohoe pleaded guilty to illegally occupying Crown lands in Parish Kremnos, and removing gravel therefrom. Fined 10s and 5s 6d…

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The Arbitration Court. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 5

Judge Gibson has been appointed Deputy-President of the Arbitration Court…

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Second Arbitration Court. Sydney, Wednesday night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 5

The Second Arbitration Court, under the presidency of Judge Gibson, will commence its sittings next week…

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Small Debts Court. On Monday, before the P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 8

G. L. Green v. Alex. M'Pherson, of the Bluff, Orara, claim of £15. Verdict for plaintiff and 5s costs. Mr. Law for plaintiff…

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Maclean Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 4

On Friday, before the P.M. Two first offenders, for drunkenness, were fined is or the rising of the Court. Billiard licenses were granted to Thomas…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 2

On Tuesday, before the P.M. Matthew Donohoe, George M'Lennan, George Green, and Danie! Nugent were each [?]ned 10s and 5s 6d costs for removing…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 4

Yesterday, before Mr. L. Jacobs and J. G. Phillips. J.'sP. Thomas Marlin, a stranger, for drunkenness, was fined is or the rising of the…

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Maclean Poisoning Case. Jane Davis Sentenced to Death. (By Telegram.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday Night.—The trial of June Davis for the alleged poisoning at Maclean commenced on Thursday, and continued today. Mr. Shuridan, instructed by Mr…

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Maclean Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 3

On Friday before the P.M. Two first offenders were fined 1s or the rising for drunkenness. In the cases of alleged gambling,…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 3

On Friday before Messrs. L. Jacobs and J. G. Phillips, J's.P. A first offender, for drunkenness, was fined 1s on the rising…

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Attempted Burglary. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 3

Burglars broke into Messrs. Fay and M'Donald's produce store in Sussex-street last night. They bored a hole into the door of the…

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Maclean Poisoning Case. Accused Sentenced to Death

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 3

Jane Davis was placed on her trial at the Central Criminal Court on Thursday, before His Honor Judge Rogers, and charged…

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Maclean Licensing Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 3

On Friday, before Messrs. D. Shearer and F. Schwonberg, J's.P. John Raison applied for a publican's license for a house on the road, Casino…

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Maclean Police Court

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 11 July 1905 · page 3

On Friday, before the P.M. and Messrs. D. Shearer and P. Schwonberg, J's.P, Jae. McKay and Jas. Guilfoyle were each fined is or the rising for drunkenness…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 July 1905 · page 4

On Saturday, before the P. M. A first offender, for drunkenness, was fined 1s or the rising. Yesterday, before the P. M. and Messrs. H. C…

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Grafton Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1905 · page 8

Monday, before the P.M. and Messrs. Maxted and Morrissey, Js.P. David Geary, for drunkenness, was fined 10s or 7 days…

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Maclean Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 July 1905 · page 8

On Monday, before Mr. G. Davis, J.P. John Meere was fined 1s for drunkenness, and 40s for indecent behaviour…

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