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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1911

798 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 30 of 40

..Dan Kelly.. Outlaw Being the Memoirs of Daniel Kelly (Brother of Edward Kelly, Leader of the Kelly Gang of Bushrangers), Supposed to Have Been Slain in the Famous Fight at Glenrowan. All Right Reserved. (Continued from last Friday's Issue). Chapter Xxi.--the Stealing of a Town. (Continued.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1911 · page 7

During the forenoon three of us worked by turns, while one kept guard upon the prisoners. Four trains passed the house in that…

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Millionaire Banker. Charged with Shooting his Wife. America Murder Trial

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 6

Not since the Thaw case have the American public shown, such intense interest us that which has been aroused by the, trial of Henry Beattic, the well-known…

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Police Courts. Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 4

On Thursday, before the P.M. William John Gilmour was charged with using insulting language. Mr. R. D. Bawden appeared for the defendant. His…

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Volunteer Police Force

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 September 1911 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—It was announced at a meeting of the Sheffield City Council that Mr. Churchill, the Home Secretary, was endeavouring to arrange for…

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Grafton Gaol

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 September 1911 · page 2

During his brief visit to Grafton a few days ago, Mr. Holman stated privately and semi-publicly (to a deputation) that he would…

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Grafton Polide Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 September 1911 · page 2

Yesterday before the P.M., Daniel Newman, charged with wife desertion. The case was continued for service until 25th inst…

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Maclean Mems. Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 2

(On Friday, before the P.M.) The police proceeded against William Smith on two charges. For drunkenness at Palmer's Island, fined 10s…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, September 18. (Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 2

C. Janeski proceeded against W. J. Gilmour for assault. Defendant pleaded guilty; under provocation, and was defended by Mr. R. D. Bawden…

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Latest Wires Disgraceful Scene in Parliament. Members Removed by Police. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 September 1911 · page 3

One of the most disgraceful scenes probably ever witnessed in any British Parliament occurred in the Legislative Assembly yesterday afternoon…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 September 1911 · page 4

Yesterday before Mr. M. Cleeye, J.P. A first offender for drunkenness was admonished and discharged. George Plennis, for drunkenness, was…

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State Parliament. Members Ejected by the Police. Precious Time Wasted

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 September 1911 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A scene, unparalleled in the history of Parliament, occurred soon after the House of Assembly met yesterday…

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Grafton Police Court. Thursday, September 21. (Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 4

Richard Hutchings, found drunk in Spring-street, South Grafton, on Wednesday, was fined 5s or 24 hours…

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Murder in a Prison. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 September 1911 · page 5

A sensation was caused at Tolson (California), when a prisoner named Oppenheimer was condemned to death for murder. He had a long-standing…

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Police Courts. Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1911 · page 4

On Thursday, before the P.M. Richard Hutchings, for being drunk in Skinner-street, South Grafton, was fined 5s…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, September 25th. Before Mr. H. Malone. P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 September 1911 · page 2

G. Weatherstone was charged with riotous behaviour at a social at Chambigne He pleaded guilty and was fined 15s and 6s costs, in…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 September 1911 · page 4

Yesterday, before the P.M. George Weatherstone was charged with riotous behaviour. He pleaded guilty and was flned 15s and 6s costs, or in default…

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Ulmarra Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 2

Yesterday, before Mr. H. Malone, P.M. Arthur Whittaker, charged by the Municipality of Ulmarra with…

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Copmanhurst Courts. Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 2

On Wednesday, before Messrs. H. Malone, P.M., and D. Baillie. J.P. Police v. Patrick Kane, for using profane language. Summons not…

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A Gaol Inquiry. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 3

The Executive Council has appointed Judge Edmunds as a Royal Commission to hold an inquiry into the allegations made by Mr. R. D…

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Appeal Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 2

The appeals against the rates levied by the Ulmarra Swamp Drainage Trust were then again called. It was stated, on behalf of…

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