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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1913

815 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 28 of 41

Land Appeal Court Refusal

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 21 August 1913 · page 7

In the Assembly Mr. Dunn (Mudgee) moved, "That a select committee, be appointed to inquire into and report upon the case of Michael Gleeson, whose…

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Grafton Police Court. Thursday, August 21. Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M. Alleged Stealing

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 4

William Joseph Davis, 27, a stranger, was charged with stealing, at South Grafton, the previous night, from the person of William…

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Donnybrook Fair in a Court House

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 8

There was an exciting incident at the Manly Police Court on Friday. Three brothers named Hunter were charged with assulting their brother-in-law,…

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Late Cables. a Gang Captured. Smart Police Work. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 August 1913 · page 5

The Paris police have captured a gang of eight men and three women who were wanted for [?]teen crimes. They were expert burglars and…

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Police Court

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 3

At the local Police Court on Tuesday last before Mr. L.J. mooahan, J.P., Charles John Manning was remanded, on bail, to appear…

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Police Administration

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 3

The civilisation and security of the community depend, in the last analysis, on the efficiency of its police force. The Police Appeal Bill, now before…

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Police Courts. Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 9

On Thursday, before the P.M. William Joseph Davis was charged with stealing the sum of £2, the property of James William McDowell, at South…

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Police Station for Glenreagh

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 3

A recent request from the secretary of the Tallawadjah Creak progress Association, Mr. Blackly, asking that a police station be…

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Lismore District Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 August 1913 · page 4

Re English v. Payne, plaintiff calimed [?]300 in respect to damages alleged to have accrued from the neglect of defendant to conform to the terms of a lease by…

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Grafton Police Court. Friday, August. 22. Before Mr. H. Malone P. M. Stealing From the Person

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 August 1913 · page 3

William Joseph Da is, appeared in custody on the charge of stealing £2 from the person of James William McDowell…

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A Gaol Breaker. Modern Jack Shepherd. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 August 1913 · page 3

The young man Ernest Johnston, who broke out io Latrobe (Tas.) Gaol some time ago, succeeded in effecting another escape from…

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A Constable Convicted Theft From Drunken Prisoner Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 August 1913 · page 3

At the Sessions yesterday Constable Joseph Murphy was found guilty of stealing from a drunken prisoner on July 14, and was…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 August 1913 · page 8

Yesterday, before the P.M. Henry Daley was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support. Case postponed for the production of evidence,…

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Compulsory Vaccination Sent to Gaol

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 26 August 1913 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.—Mr. Holman stated that a form of projected compulsory vaccination legislation was practically determined upon by the N.S…

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Grafton Police Court Monday, August 25

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1913 · page 2

Before Mr. H. Malone, P.M. Henry Daley, 65, was remanded till next Monday (or before, if the police are ready) on a charge of…

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William Donne's Death. Verdict of Murder. Another Painful Scene. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 August 1913 · page 3

There was another heart-breaking scene in the Coroner's Court today, when Mrs. Donne was brought up for the inquest touching the death of her…

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Police Courts. Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 2

Yesterday, before the P.M., Ernest McFarlane, a senior cadet, for failing to attend drill, was given two month's to complete the service of which…

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The High Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 4

Federal industrail-legislation has presented the High Court with a very complicated [?]not to untie. Can the Court override its previous decisions? Can it issue a…

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Industrial. the High Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 28 August 1913 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—The High Court continued argument in the two cases respecting the plaint of the Federation of Enginedrivers and Firemen. The…

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A Gaol Romance. Young Girl's Loyalty

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 August 1913 · page 2

The fact that her lover has been sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment is not going to prevent a country girl from marrying the man to…

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