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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1910

834 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 42

Police Dog Tracker

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1910 · page 2

A remarkable demonstration has been given lately at Posen (Poland) by the police dog Fricka. In consequence of recent attempts in the…

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Strike Leaders Sentenced. Bowling, 12 Months; Others 8 Months. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 28 January 1910 · page 5

In his summing up in the strike cases to-day, Judge Rogers said he commenced with the information against Bowling and the other prisoners. It…

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Bowling Again Before the Court

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 28 January 1910 · page 4

Proceedings in connection with the prosecution of Bowling, Hutton, Butler, and O'Connor were continued before Judge Rodgers at Newcastle…

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Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 2

On Tuesday, before the P.M. John H. Forsythe was proceeded against by Constable M'Rac, of Brushgrove, for using indecent language on the…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 4

At Grafton, on Thursday, before Mr. H. C. T. Maxted, J.P. A vouth appeared, before the Court for the first time on a charge of drunkenness…

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Strike Leaders Convicted. Bowling Sentenced to One Year

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 9

The hearing of the charges against the strike leaders, Bowling, Hutton, O'Connor, and Butler, was concluded, to-day, when counsels' addresses were delivered…

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The New Court House

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 2

MR. Contractor Moore is now making good headway with the new court house and residence…

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Police Court. Thursday, January 26th. Before the Hon. E. A. T. Pery, P.M., and Mr. E. L. Simpson, J.P.

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1910 · page 2

Albert Perritt, licensee of the Avenue Hotel, Tyringham, took action against three young men for riotous behaviour on the 12th…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, Jan. 31, 1910. (Before Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.M.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 2

Henry, Wall, on bail, for being found drunk in Spring Street, South Grafton, on Saturday, did not appear, and the case was adjourned till…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 February 1910 · page 4

At Grafton on Monday, before the P.M. A hawker's license was granted to Mary ann Meskell. Henry Wall, charged with drunkenness,…

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A Brutal Murder. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 February 1910 · page 3

News of a terrible murder in the Gilbert Group was brought to Sydney yesterday. The affair took place on the Island of Tabiteuea. The…

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Worked under Police Escort

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 5

Twenty-three permanent way men employed on the East Greta Co's, line arrived to load slack at Pelaw Main Junction. On arrival a police escort of 16…

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Colliery Strike. Strike Leaders Convicted. BOWlING Sentenced to One Year's Imprisonment

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 6

The hearing of the charges against the strike leaders, Bowling, Hulton O'Connor, and Butler was concluded on Thursday last, when counsel…

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Picnic at Chambigne. Opening New Tennis Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 4

The parents and friends of the pupil's attending the Chambigne Public School took advantage of the holiday granted for Anniversary Day on Monday last…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 4

At Maclean yesterday, before the P.M. John McDonald, Palmer's Island, was granted a hawker's license. Alfred Barclay and Arthur Freeburn were…

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Maclean Police Court. Interesting Oyster Case £4 12s for a Quart of Oysters

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 4

At Maclean Police Court on Friday, before Mr. A. J. Piesley, P.(M., Alfred Barclay and Arthur Freeburn were charged with taking, without…

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Grafton Police Court. Saturday, Feb. 5, 1910. (Before Mr. J. G. Phillips, J.P.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 3

Annie, a fine looking half-caste woman (aboriginal, Afghan, or Hindoo), of weak intellect, was charged with being found drunk in Skinner-Street, South Grafton,…

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Small Debts Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 3

John D. Ford v. Jack West claim for £1 12s for goods sold and, delivered. No appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed with 5s…

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Police Courts

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1910 · page 4

At Grafton, on Saturday, before Mr. J. G. Phillips, J. P. A half-cate aboriginal woman, rejoicing. in the name of Annle, ws presented by…

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Grafton Small Debts Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 8 February 1910 · page 4

On Monday, bofore the P.M. John. D. Ford. v. Jack West, claim £1 12s for goods sold. No appearance of defendant. Verdict, for amount claimed and…

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