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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1909

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Small Debts Court. Newby v. EGGINS

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 5

This was a case in which James Newby proceeded, against Augustus Eggins furniture dealer of Maclean for goods supplied and money lent…

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Maclean Court Proceedings. Another Field Day. a Doctor Fined for Assault. Three Cases of Apprehended Violence. a Revolver Produced. Star-spangled Ban[?]ar Language. Interesting Small Debts Case. £100 for a Kiss !

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 5

On Friday, before Mr. A. J. Peisley, P.M., and Messrs. F. Schwonberg, and A. H. Garven, J's.P. Norman McDermid was charged by…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 4

At Grafton yesterday, before the P.M., An aboriginal, for drunkenness, was fined 5s or 24 hours. Maud Mary Smith v. P. J. Flaherty,…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 4

At Grafton yesterday, before the P.M., An aboriginal, for drunkenness, was fined is or 24 hours. Maud Mary Smith v. P. J. Flaherty,…

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Naval Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A Court of Marine Inquiry was opened to-day for the purpose of inquiring into the collision between the steamer Dunmore and about from H.M.S…

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Naval Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—A Court of Marine Inquiry was opened to-day for the purpese of inquiring into the collision between the steamer Dunmore and a boat from H.M.S…

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

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 8

An aboreginal, for drunkenness the previous Saturday evening, was fined 5-, or in default 24 hours. Maud M[?]. Smith V. P. J Flaherty…

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Licensing Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 8

On Monday, before Mr. A. J. Peisley, P.M. (chairman), and Mr. S. See, L.M. Abraham J. Clarke was granted a…

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

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 8

W. J. Hawthorn v. Daniel McNamara. Verdict for £2 3s, and costs 5- Joseph Reid V. Hugh Connor…

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H M.S. Encounter Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 5

The hearing was commenced at the Marino Court to-day, before his Honor Judge Back-house (President) and Captains Bracegirdle and Mine Hall…

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Bellingen Court House and Police Quarters

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

Mr. Briner, M.L.A., writes as follows:—During personal interviews with the Public Works Department, I learn that the delay in accepting the tender of Mr. George E. Moore…

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Suffragists. Twelve Go to Gaol. Prefer a Month in Prison to a Fine

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 3

"FARCE" NOT PLAYED OUT. The suffragettes who were arrested as a result of the disturbances outside the House, of Commons on Wednesday…

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The Big Fight. What Beally Happened. Burns Not Outclassed. Why Police Interfesed

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

Having seen the cinematograph pictures of the Burns-Johnson light, I am amazed at the onesided accounts of what happened…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 4

At Grafton, on Thursday, before Messrs. J. G. Phillips and H. Maxted, J's.P., an individual deemed to be insane was, on the recommendation of Dr. Henry, remanded…

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Bankruptcy Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 3

On Wednesday, before Mr. H. W. Fletcher, Acting Registrar, a single meeting was held in the estate of Peter Roberts, of South Grafton, farrier. The questions…

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The Naval Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1909 · page 10

The Marine Court inquiry into the recent naval disaster in Sydney Harbour was resumed before Judge Backhouse. Albert Renfrey, a metal carrier, stated…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 4

At Grafton, yesterday, before the P.M. An individual, deemed to be insane, was, on the evidence of Dr. Deithelm, remanded for eight days for medical treatment…

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Assaults on the Police

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 January 1909 · page 5

The Hearing of the charges arising out of the assault on, the police, which took place in Argent-street, was commenced at the Broken Hill Police Court. Hr. J. C…

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The Bulli Burglary Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1909 · page 5

A man named Davis has been arrested in connection with the baffling burglary, which took place at Bulli Railway Station a few nights ago…

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

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1909 · page 4

A person, on a charge of being insane, was remanded for eight days for medical treatment and observation, in accordance with evidence…

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