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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1911

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Arabs Court-Martialled

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 December 1911 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—At Tripoli, fourteen Arabs were court-martialled and hanged, for participating in risings. Those who participated in the outbreaks included 20…

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Ulmarra Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 2

Yesterday, before Mr. H. Ma[?]one. P.M Hawkers licenses were granted to Robert A. Dickson, Meroit Roffool…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, December 11

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 4

Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M. Thomas Ryan, on remand, was charged with behaving in a threatening manner towards Ha…

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Grafton Police Court Wednesday December 13

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 3

Before Air. H. Malone, P.M. S. Holmes, for drunkenness in Prince-street the previous day, was fined 5s or 24 hours…

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Grafton Licensing Court. Monday. December 11

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 4

Before Mr. H. Malone, L.M., and W. J. Hawthorne, J.P. W. H. Henson made application for permission to make improvements…

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Dr. Peacock's Case High Court Upholds Appeal

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 December 1911 · page 2

The High Court in Sydney on Friday quashed the conviction of Dr. Peacock for the alleged murder of Mary Davies in Melbourne…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 14 December 1911 · page 3

On Tuesday before Messrs. M. Cleeve and F. H. Tuckey. J's.P. An individual, on remand, deemed to be insane, was on the recommendation of Dr…

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Coff's Police Court

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 2

Before Mr. [?] onabau, J.P., the following were [?] auctioneer's certificates. W. C. [?] P. J. MacNamara. A. E. D. Long, [?] M. S. McLean…

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Grafton Police Court. Thursday, December 14. Before Mr. H. Malone P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 5

John Ryan was charged with refusing to pay an amount of £1 5s, due H. Meskell for lodgings and meals, when demanded. He…

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Postal Notes Stolen. Two Employees Charged. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 5

At Hobart two postal officials have been charged with conspiring to defraud the Department of certain postal notes…

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Attempted Murder and Suicide. Tragedy on the Tweed. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 15 December 1911 · page 5

A girl named Julian, residing at Crabbe's Creek, near Murwillumbah, was shot and dangerously wounded last night…

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Theft of Postal Notes

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

SYDNEY, Friday.—Two postal officials at Hobart were charged with conspiring to defraud the Department of postal notes. It is stated the missing letters…

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Police Courts. Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 2

On Thursday before the P.M. John Rynn was charged with refusing to pay on demand for accommodation and meals received at the Australian Hotel,…

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Maclean Police Court. On Friday, before the P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 December 1911 · page 3

John Larrigo for being drunk on Ulgundahi Island, was fined £1, and for using obscene language was fined £2, in default 21 days…

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Grafton Police Court

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

Yesterday, before the P.M. Charles Rolls, on bail, charged with stealing 30s from the person of I. Kennedy, South Grafton…

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A Gaol Concect

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

On Saturday afternoon, the inmates of the Gratton gaol were treated to a musical entertainment by a number of local artists. The function was carried out under the…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, December 18. Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.

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

Charles Bowles on remand, was charged with stealing 30s from the person of Isaac Kennedy on the 27th November. He pleaded not guilty,…

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Revision Court

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

An open Court for the purpose of revising lists and supplementary lists of electors for the Grafton Municipality, Dorrigo, Orara, and…

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Attempted Murder. a Violent Lodger. Sydney

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

A man named Gibbons attempted to murder Eliza McKenzie, a married woman, at Sydenam, Christchurch, by cutting her throat with a…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, December 18. Before the P.M.

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

A. M. Blow v Syd Fletcher, claim of £2 10s for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount claimed, and 5s costs…

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