Court Sidelights
The following are a few of the amusing incidents in connection with the recent Quarter Sessions:--A juryman not being forthcoming,…
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Courts & crime, 1908
620 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 5 of 31
The Broken Hill Murder Sydney
Alfred Kirk, the man who killed his wife and shot John Hocking at Broken Hill, admits the shooting. He expresses regret that he did not…
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On Wednesday, before the P.M. Police v. W. J. Mulligan, breach of the Explosives Act, storing 50lbs, geligaite in unautnorised premises. Fined 6d per [?]…
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Yesterday, b efore the P.M. Clarence Jackson, for using obscene language, was fined 4.0s. Walter Freeburn, for removing oysters,…
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On Tuesday, before the P.M. Henry Moss was charged with having at Hernaai stolen a £10 note and £1 note and pocker book from Cyril Ramsay…
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A shocking domestic tragedy occurred at South Brpken Hill on Monday. A married woman. Rose Ann Kirk, was shot dead by her husband. Alfred [?] weho previously followed and…
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The Local Option Court, Judge Backhouse (President). and Messers. Smithers and Macfarlane. [?] sat at. [?] The President delivered the Court's decision on the question of…
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LONDON, Wednesday.—The verdict of the Port Arthur court martial is expected today. General Stoessel assumed the entire…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Grafton District Court. Second Day—tuesdeay. George Kelly v. J. MURPHY
Claim of £16s12s 6d for services as a stud groom. Messers. M'Guren and Pollack appeared for plaintiff; Mr. Browing, instructed by Mr. Downling, for defendant…
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On Thursday, before the P.M. W. H. Cotton, of Lawrence, charged with ill-treating a horse in Grafton on the previous day, was fined £3…
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On Friday, before the P.M. Municipality of Maclean v. John Gallagher, driving without a light. The case was dismissed. Mr. Law appeared for…
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Yesterday, before the P.M. Angus M'Donaid was charged with having no visible lawful means of support. Constable Taylor stated that defendant…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Official Opening Police Barracks
The official opening and Inspection by the Ministry of the new police barracks at Redfern took place on Wednesday. These was a full representation of State officials. Over 200 of the men…
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On Monday, before the P.M. Angus McDonald was charged with having no lawful visible means of support…
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An Italian anarchist, while kneeling at the altar in Denver, receiving the sacrament, shot and killed Father Heinricks, the officiating priest. He…
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The Western Guardian," of Totnes of December 20 states: "We understand that John Lee, who was condemned to death for the murder of…
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Donald Harris v. F. C. Dillon, claim for £3 13s 10d for paspalum seed. Mr. H. McKay for plaintiff, Messrs F. McGuren and Chidley for…
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The cases Police v. Geo. Willis and John Sheridan were struck out, summonses not having been served. Police v. Osmand Day, drunk and court. Oliver Radcliffe was charged with having at Gordonville on January 19th, used explosives in the river…
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It will be remembered that owing to the disfranchisement of a large number of electors through the Deputy Returning Officers failing to…
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On Wednesday, before the P.M. Police v. Henry M'Cabe, for furious driving. Constable Hadley gave particulars of the offence, Fined 10s and 6s costs…
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