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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1913

815 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 26 of 41

District Court. Tuesday, August 5th

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 August 1913 · page 2

Before His Honor, Judge Hamilton. During the absence of the jury in the Brosnan case, Mr. F. McGuren mentioned a "ca[?]sa" application,…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 4

Yesterday, before the P.M. James Connolly, for drunkennesss, was fined 5s or four hours imprisonment. Thomas Dowling on remand, was…

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Grafton District Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 8

This Court opened yesterday before his Honor Judge Hamilton. Lever Bros. v. Harwood Shire Council. An action for damages alleged to be caused…

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Alleged Cattle Stealing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1913 · page 3

John Moorhead, on bail, was charged with, on or about March 1 last, stealing one bullock, the property of Charles Walker, of South Grafton…

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Grafton Police Court. Wednesday, August 6. Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1913 · page 5

James Connolly was awarded 5s or 24 hours for drunkenness. Thomas Dowling ("'Sawdulet"), was ordered to pay 40s, or take a…

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Accused Before the Court. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 August 1913 · page 5

At the Central Police. Court today, Olive Donne, aged 27, was charged with feloniously murdering, her husband, William Joseph Donne,…

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District Court. Wednesday, August 6.-- Before His Honor, Judge Hamilton. Brushgrove Punt Accident. Lever Bros., Ltd., v. Harwood Shire Council

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

Mr. F. McGuren (instructed by Messrs. McLachlam and Murray, solicitors, of Sydney) for plaintiffs, J. Young (instructed by Mr. T…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 August 1913 · page 4

On Thursday, before Mr. T. T. Bawden. A first offendor for drunkenness was fined 1s or the rising. In consequence of the unfavourable weather…

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Alleged Indecent Assault

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1913 · page 3

Sydney Arthur Weir was charged with indecently assaulting Margaret Colvin, a girl 15 years, at Coff's Harbor, on April 14. He pleaded not guilty and was defended by Mr…

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Indecent Assault at Coramba

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1913 · page 3

At Grafton Seasons, this week, Larry Brosnan, was charged with that on 2nd June, 1919, at Coramba, he did assault Annie Simpson indecently with attempt. Accused…

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Coffs Harbour Police Court Friday, August 8. (Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.)

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 9 August 1913 · page 2

The following cases were dealt with:— Joseph Cheers, drunk, fined 15s and 5s coats, or 7 days. Denis Shee, two charges of drunkenness,…

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Grafton District Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 August 1913 · page 3

This Court was reopened at 9.30 a.m. on Thursday before His Honor Judge Hamilton. Lever Bros. v. Harwood Shire Council…

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Grafton Police Court. Saturday, August 19. [Before Mr. E. A. May, J.P.]

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 August 1913 · page 2

Robert Cunningham, 38, was fined 20s or seven days for being drunk in South Grafton [Skinner St.] the previous night. Recently, defendant had been allowed…

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Police Courts[?] Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 August 1913 · page 2

On Saturday before Mr. May, J.P. Robert Cunningham for drunkenness at South Grafton was fined 20s or seven, days. Defendant had been previously…

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Land Appeal Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 August 1913 · page 3

On the appeal of Army Pittendrigh against the recommendation of the Local Land Board with respect to an application by Thomas William Hewetson for a license…

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The Mathinna Tragedy Jones Charged with Murder. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1913 · page 3

The inquest concerning the death of William Mullins was concluded at Mathinna (Tas.) yesterday, The jury, after two hours' deliberation, found…

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Seventeen Sentenced. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1913 · page 3

Seventeen militants have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment ranging from a week to two months in connection with Sunday's…

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Ulmarra Police Court. Tuesday, August 12. (Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M.)

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1913 · page 2

Joseph Newman (30) was charged with stealing a cash box, containing 30s worth of change, from the dealing van of James Ratallick…

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

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 August 1913 · page 3

Geo. Hookamin, a half-caste, was ordered to pay 5s or take 24 hours, for drunkenness, and £1 or seven days for indecent language. Fines…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 14 August 1913 · page 4

On Tuesday, before Mr. May, J. P., Patrick Murphy, for drunkenness, was fined 2s 6d or 3. hours…

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