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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1913

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, March 31. Before Mr. Malone, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 2

Francis George Laurie (who had been before the Court on Saturday) was fined five shillings or twenty-four hours' lo[?]k-up for being drunk in…

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Court Sidelights

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 3

Mr. J. Gannon. K.C., the well-known barrister, appeared in Court yesterday morning in a grey sac suit, minus his wig and gown. To His Honor he explained…

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District Court. Wednesday, April 2

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 3

Before His Honor, Judge Edmunds. The District Court opened at about noon and the list called over. The cause, Thompson v. Irvine, claim for…

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High Court Judges Mr. Justice Rich's Chance. Sydney, Monday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 2 April 1913 · page 3

It is freely stated in legal circles this afternoon that Judge Rich has been offered the vacancy on the High Court Bench. It is also stated…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 4

Yesterday, before the P.M., A first offender for drunkenness was fined 5s or 24 hours. Michael Ryan, labourer, for drunkenness…

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Alleged Indecent Assault

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 2

Joseph Henry Penn was charged with having indecently assaulted Charles Puddicombe at Grafton on 31st January last. Accused pleaded not guilty, and was…

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High Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY. Wednesday.—Mr. Justice Rich's appointment to the High Court Bench finds favour in legal circles. He will be the recipient of congratulations…

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Grafton District Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 3 April 1913 · page 4

This Court was opened at 4.15 p.m. yesterday before his Honor Judge Edmunds. A. A, Cowling v. J, J. Gillett…

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Grafton Police Court. Alleged Forged Document. Wednesday, April 2. Before Ms. H. Malone, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 5

James Cooney, from down the Coast, was ordered to pay five shillings or take twenty-four hours for drunkenness. James Plummer, or Edward Evans, 24, labourer, was charged with obtaining the sum of £10 by means of a forged telegram on Brisbane…

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Grafton Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, April 1. Before His Honor, Judge Edmunds. Alleged Indecent Assault

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 6

William Henry Taylor, known as Professor Taylor, described as a music teacher, pleaded not guilty to committing an indecent assault upon…

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The High Court. Mr. Powers' "Welcome." Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 4

There is a difference of opinion amongst Melbourne solicitors as to the propriety or otherwise of extending a formal welcome to Mr…

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Govt. House Case. the High Court Appeal. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 5

In the High Court to-day Justice Sir Edmund Barton fixed May 4 as the date on which the hearing of the appeal of the State Government…

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Grafton District Court. Wednesday, April 2. Before His Honor, judge Edmunds

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 3

The Court, which opened and sat for a few minutes at noon, resumed at 4.15 p.m. The Bar was represented by Messrs…

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Grafton District Court. Wednesday, April 2. Before His Honor, Judge Edmunds. LAWSON v. EVERINGHAM

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 4 April 1913 · page 8

Len C. Lawson, of South Grafton, v. Harvey Everingham, solicitor, of Sydney, ca, sa, application for sum of £17 14s [?]d judgment and unpaid costs…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 4

On Thursday before Mr. A. Lipman, J.P. Frank Laurie was fined 5s or 24 hours for drunkenness at South Grafton, and for using indecent language, lOs or three days…

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Coffs Harbour Police Court

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 5

On 27th March before Mr Monahan, J.P., John Dunn, drunk and disorderly, fined 2s 6d or 3 hours. On March 31, Robert Paull for illegally…

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The High Court. Mr. Powers Sworn In

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday,—Mr. Powers, Crown Solicitor for the, Commonwealth, was sworn in as a judge of the High Court of…

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Merchant Service. Officers Threat to Strike. Questions for the High Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 5

A special case is to be stated for the High Court in connection with the Merchant Service Guild matter now before the Commonwealth Arbitration Court…

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Grafton District Court Second Day Thursday. Louis Rigg v. Harry Oakes and Wife

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 5 April 1913 · page 11

An action for damages arising out of the loss sustained by plaintiff while occupant of a tenement at Yamba, belonging to defendants. Damages were…

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Grafton Police Court. Saturday, April 5. Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1913 · page 2

Frederick Ward (5s or twenty-four hours' cells) and Frank Anderson (15s or seven days' hard labor in goal) paid the penalty of…

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