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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1918

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"Punish the Kaiser." Outcry in America. Must Stand His Trial in England for Murder. Vancouver, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 13 November 1918 · page 2

The New York newspapers demand the punishment of the Kaiser, pointing out that he is already under indictment by the London Coroners for the…

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Alleged Theft

Daily Examiner · Thursday 14 November 1918 · page 5

At the Police Court to-day, Charles Hall was committed for trial on a charge of having stolen, as a servant of the Commissioner of Railways, £167712…

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At Coff's Police Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 November 1918 · page 4

During an adjournment of the Court of Petty Sessions at Coff's Harbor last Tuesday, Mr. Gilles, solicitor, said that he felt that he would like to refer to the…

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In the Supreme Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 November 1918 · page 5

A patriotic gathering in connection with the signing of the armistice with Germany took place at the Supreme Court this afternoon and the ceremony…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, 18th NOVEMBER, 1918. Before Major F. W. C. Crane, P.M. Unregistered Dairies

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 2

Matta Khan, a Hindoo, was charged with supplying cream, his dairy at Dilkoon not being registered. He pleaded guilty and stated he had registered…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 2

The Quarter Sessions will open in Grafton at 10 o'clock to-morrow before Mr. Justice Hamilton. The following cases are set down for hearing:--Thomas Ward…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court. Opening To-morrow

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 3

The opening of the Quarter Sessions is set down in Grafton for to-morrow before. His Honor Judge Hamilton. The cases listed for hearing are:--Thomas…

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The Kaiser's Fate. Must Be Tried by International Court. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 18 November 1918 · page 3

Commenting on Lord Robert Cecil's statement--that, though the Kaiser's extradition cannot be legally demanded, the Allies will press Holland to…

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Bellingen Police Court. (Before the P.M.)

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 4

At the Bellingen Police Court on the 14th inst. Thomas Kennedy was committed for trial on a charge of larceny at Urunga, of a quantity of bolts, valued…

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Grafton Police Court. Monday, November 18, 1918. (Before Major Crane P.m.) Non-registered Dairy Premises

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 November 1918 · page 3

Matta Khan pleaded guilty to a charge of non-registration of his dairy premises at Dilkoon. Defendant said that lie had registered…

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Court Notes

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 2

At the call of jurors at the opening of the Grafton Quarter Sessions yesterday morning, Mr. R. J. Browning (Crown Prosecutor) asked…

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Copmanhurst Police Court. Tuesday, November 19. Before Major F. W. C. Crane, P.M.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 3

Jamel Singh v. H. Pearson, alleged unlawful detention of property. Case struck out; no appearance of parties. George Rhodes and William Maskey…

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Judge Hamilton. Last Grafton Sitting. References in Court

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 November 1918 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions yesterday, his Honor Judge Hamilton referred to the signing of the armistice and stated lie was pleased indeed that they were…

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High Court of Australia. (Before Mr. Justice "Barton and Mr. Justice Duffy.) Queensland Sugar Acts

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 November 1918 · page 2

Mr. Flannery, instructed by Messrs. Dawson, Waldron and Glover (agents for Messrs. Tully and Wilson, of Brisbane) and Mr. F. MeGuren, of Grafton, appeared…

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Soldiers in Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 November 1918 · page 2

At the conclusion of a case in the District Court yesterday Mr. Justice Hamilton said he would take the opportunity to convey a sort of public warning…

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District Court. Sitting in Grafton. (Before Judge Hamilton.)

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 November 1918 · page 2

A sitting of the District Court was held in Grafton Courthouse yesterday, before Judge Hamilton. SOLDIER'S MOTOR BOAT…

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Dobie Street Ferry. the Administrative Charges Tangle. District Court Decision

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1918 · page 2

It was expected that the Grafton District Court yesterday would only have to give a formal decision that would finally settle the dispute that…

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Grafton District Court THURSDAY, 21st NOVEMBER. Before His H[?] Judge Hamilton. a Cow Case. Shannon [?] SULLIVAN

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 November 1918 · page 2

This was a case m which Clarrie Shannon claimed £30 from John Sullivan, value for two cows in the possession of Sullivan, and which…

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South Africa. Dargin Murder Trial. Evidence for the Defence. Cape Town

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 November 1918 · page 5

The case for the Crown concerning the Dargin trial, Mentioned on November 18 has concluded. Interest was largely centred in the…

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Alleged Theft of Wheat. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 25 November 1918 · page 2

Charles Vernon was before the Police Court to-day on an information charging that he Edward White, William Burrell, and Thomas Hogg did among themselves…

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