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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

2,437 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 59 of 122

Wife Takes the Risk. Magistrate's Warning. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 3

At the Bathurst Court to-day John McBroom was charged with using threatening words to his wife. Defendant's wife entered the witness box…

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An "Assault" Case Ridiculing the Courts. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 3

A message from Darwin states that the local Union secretary, Mr. Nelson, has issued a writ against the Northern Territory Administrator, claiming £30…

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Seance on a Murder. Spiritualists Supply a Name

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 3

Mysterious evidence concerning a man who was alleged to have been named at a spiritualistic seance was given at the inquest at Abertillery…

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Harbor Collision. Marine Court Inquiry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 5

The Marine Court held an inquiry into the circumstances connected with the collision between the steamers Balgowlah and Manuka, which occurred off Bradley's…

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Murder and Crime Condemned. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

At Sir, J. Craig's luncheon, Lord. Fitzallen, in the course of a speech, said that until the sin of murder was eradicated, Ireland would not prosper. Youths in…

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Avenging a Murder. Rebels' Houses Burned. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 3

Replying in the House of Commons Mr. Henry stated that ten houses, owned or frequented by members of the Irish Republican Army, had been…

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Shepherd's Bush Shooting. Murder by Persons Unknown. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

At the inquest on the victim of the Shepherd's Bush shooting a verdict of murder was returned against persons unknown. A detective said that nobody was…

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Fair Rents' Court Cases. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

Twenty-one tenants of Emanuel Myerson applied to the Fair Rents' Court for reduction in rent, but twelve of the tenants had their rents increased, three were…

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Local and General Police and Firemen's Art Union

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 4

The amount of £768 was handed to the treasurer of the Grafton District Hospital yesterday, being the nett amount after deducting working expenses, from sales of…

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Verdict Reduced by Full Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

The Full Court, to-day delivered judgement in the matter of an appeal by William High defendant in an action brought by the Bank of New South Wales to…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival. Coastal Hospitals Benefit. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

From the proceeds of the Police and Firemen's Carnival cheques will be posted to the following hospitals:--Grafton, £768, Kempsey, £9317; Lower Clar…

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The Courts. Major Stewart's Third Trial. on Charge of Criminal Assault a Verdict of Not Guilty. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

Major James Stewart was placed on trial for the third time at the Central Criminal Court to-day to answer a charge of having criminally assaulted his [?]…

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Bank Officers' Application. Refused by the Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 4

Judge Rolin gave his reserved judgment upon the application by the United Bank Officers' Association to vary the minutes of the order for the reinstatement of Henry…

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Myerson's Rents. the Court Raises Many. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 3

Twenty-one tenants of Mr. Emanuei Myerson applied to the Fair Rents Court to-day. to have their rents fixed. The Court decided in twelve cases…

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Reduced by £500 Full Court's Appeal Decision. Sydney. Wednesday. Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 3

The Full Court to-day delivered its reserved judgment in the case wherein William High appealed against the verdict given to the Bank of N.S.W…

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Court-martial Sentences. Two Priests and a Woman London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 3

At a Dublin court-martial two priests, Gaynor and Mackenria, were sentenced to six months' imprisonment for having Sinn Fein documents in…

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Police and Firemen. Result of Art Union. How the Hospitals Score. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 3

As a result of the Police and Firemen's Art Union the Ballina Hospital receives £56, Byron Bay £19, £73. Coffs Harbor £29, Grafton £76,…

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"Too Many Judges." No New District, Court Appointment Yet. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 3

Mr. Dooley casually remarked yesterday. that he thought there were too many judges already. This is taken to mean that the…

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Harbor Collisions. Ferry Nearly Run Down, Balgowlah-manuka Incident. Marine Court's Finding. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 9 June 1921 · page 5

Another harbor collision was narrowly averted last, night during business hours, when the Milson's Point ferry Kai Kai was nearly run down by the collier…

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Maclean Police Court. Thursday, June 9, 1921. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M. Assault

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

David John Maurice was charged with assaulting Edward Alexander Powell oh 1st June at Maclean. Constable Hanna deposed: About…

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