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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

772 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 26 of 39

MACLEAN. Police Court

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1912 · page 2

On Friday, before the P.M. Edward, Landrigan, charged by the police with giving liquor to a prohibited person, pleaded not guilty…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, August 19. Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 19 August 1912 · page 3

Albert Henwood, 35, and Walter Horsley, 24, on ball, were each fined 5s, with the alternative of 24 hours, for drunkenness. Both were…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 4

At the local Police Court yesterday, before Mr. H. Malone, P.M., Walter Horsley and Edward Henwood were each fined 5s or 24 hours on charges of intemperance…

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High Court Judgment

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 August 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The High Court, comprising Justices Barton, O'Connor, and Isaacs, to-day decided by unanimous judgment that the Commonwealth…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 21 August 1912 · page 4

Yesterday morning (says Friday's "Star") Constable Smich left Lismore for Toowoomba (Q.). armed with a warrant for the arrest of…

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Maitland Assault Case

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 8

In connection with the recent alleged assault oil a girl at Telarah John William Parry, aged 19 years, was charged at the Maitland Police…

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High Court Case

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 23 August 1912 · page 5

The Woodstock Dairy Co., Ltd., against the Commonwealth of Australia, and Another. This was a special case to test…

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Coffs Police Court. Before Mr A.E.Long, J.P.

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 2

Charles Mathews or [?] was fined 20s or 7 days for being drunk: 30s or 14 days for using indecent language in Moonees street and a similar amount for using…

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The Police Barred

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1912 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday.—District Attorney Whitman has offered a reward of 1000 dollars for the capture of "Gymp the Blood" and "Lefty Louie." The police…

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Grafton Police Court. Saturday, August 24. Before Mr. M. Bleeve, J.P.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 August 1912 · page 3

Thomas MacCabe (50) pleaded [?]uilty to being drunk and disorderly and separated himself from two crowns--one of…

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Latest Wires. State Education. a Progressive Scheme Darlinghurst Gaol to be Used. SYDNEY, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 26 August 1912 · page 3

Speaking at the opening of a new school at Flemington yesterday, the Minister for Education. (Mr. Carmichael) said that very shortly…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 27 August 1912 · page 4

Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M., on Saturday. Thomas McCabe wan fined 5s or 24 hours in gaol on a charge of insobriety. Yesterday before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.,…

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Insane Immigrant. Magistrate's Comments. SYDNEY, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 3

An immigrant who arrived in Victoria three weeks ago was committed by the Preston Court to a receiving house…

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Alleged Horse Stealing Professor Kemp Discharged. LISMORE

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 August 1912 · page 3

John Patrick Daley, alias Professor Kemp, was discharged yesterday on a charge of the alleged stealing of three horses from Christian Balzar,…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 29 August 1912 · page 8

Before Mr. M. Cleeve, J.P., on Tuesday. James Bartlett was fined 5s or 24 hours for drunkenness, and for using indecent language was further penalised to…

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Grafton Police Court. Thursday, August 29

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 5

Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M. Dunean McPhee was charged with being drunk in Skinner-street, South Grafton, Fined 5s; paid. There was…

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Melbourne Burglary On "Bill Sykes" Lines SYDNEY, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 5

Burglars broke into the premises of B Mitchell, a second-hand clothing establishment in Russell-street, during last night, and over £200…

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Grafton Police Court. Tuesday, August 27th. Before Mr. M. Cleeve, J.P.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 7

James Bartlett, for being drunk in Spring-street. was fined 5s or 24 hours, [?]or[?]ing indecent language he was fined £10, or two days…

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In Court

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 6

Counsel for defendant): "Would it be contempt of Court to say that your honour has presided over this case in a manner which is a…

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Small Debts Court

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 August 1912 · page 4

A. J. Walker v. T. Maher-Claim £4 10s, balance of account on a bullock sold. Mr. Kemp for plaintiff, and Mr. Gilfillan for defendant…

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