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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

2,437 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 68 of 122

Suspected Murder. a Country Tragedy. Sydney. Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 July 1921 · page 2

A telegram from West Maitland states that the Stroud police report that a man named Frank Rudkin was found dead in his hut at Monkeral,…

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Land Appeal Court. the Yulgilbar Case

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 6 July 1921 · page 5

At the sittings of the Land Appeal Court the appeal of R. E. Wilson against the finding of the local Land Board that on June 8, 1915. certain conditional purchases…

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Small Debts Court Tuesday, July 5, 1921. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M. A Wages Claim

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 6 July 1921 · page 2

Allan Francis Plunkett, South Grafton sued A. E. Walsh, Grafton, for the sum of £6 3s 6d, alleged to be wages due to him…

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Darwin "Assault" Case. Union Secretary Gets Verdict. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 2

At Darwin a verdict has been given in favor of Nelson, the union secretary, against the Administrator of the Northern Territory for alleged, assault,…

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QUEENSLAND Commonwealth Liner Launched. Two Tramway Victims Die. Prisoners Escape From Gaol. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 4

The Commonwealth liner Echuca, 5500 tons, the first vessel of considerable size, to be built in Queensland, which was constructed by Walkers, Ltd., was…

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Greek Atrocities the Sacking of Ismid. Revolting Outrages, Murder and Torture. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1921 · page 3

A message from Constantinople says that a French eye-witness of the pillaging of Ismid by Greek regulars, prior to the arrival of the Kemalists…

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Ulmarra Police Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

Before the P.M., Mr. A. H. Parkes, on Thursday, Nicholas Hannan appeared on a number of a charges, on each of which he was convicted the total fines and costs…

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Concert at Grafton Gaol

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 2

On Saturday last the prisoners in Grafton Gaol enjoyed an excellent concert, arranged by the chaplain, Archdeacon Tress. The Comtirpller…

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Concert at the Gaol

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

A concert, organised by the Chaplain, Archdeacon Tress, was held on Saturday last, and thoroughly enjoyed by the prisoners, who formed a most, appreciative…

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Alleged Murder Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

Ernest Selid, aged 17, was further remanded at the police court to-day for the alleged murder of his father. Bail in £50 was allowed…

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Maclean Police Court. (Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.m.) Thursday, July 7. DRUNK

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 1

Patrick Colnan and Thos. Colnan, brothers, who pleaded not guilty at the last sitting to charges of being found drunk at the Britannia Hotel, Chatsworth,…

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Maclean Police Court. Thursday, July 7th. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M. Drunkenness

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 1

A first offender pleaded guilty to being found drunk in a public place viz., the Chatsworth Road. Fined 10, 1 in default 3 days. Fine paid…

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Maclean Appeal Court

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

An Appeal Court against assessments was held at Maclean yesterday by Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M. Four appeals were lodged against assessments made by the…

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The Moukerai Murder. a Man Detained. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

A Gloucester message states that Constable Norman and a blacktracker are still examining the scene of the death of Frank Rudkin. A man has been detained…

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The Beaconsfield Murder. Accused Ill with Fever. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 4

When the name of John King, charged with the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Sheard, of Beaconsfield, in Victoria, was called in the City Court at Melbourne to-day the…

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Maclean Licensing Court Thursday, July 7, 1921

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 1

The Quarterly Licensing Court was held Sergt. McIntosh stated that all the hotels in the district were in…

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Troubled India Recurrence of Rioting. Police Attacked and Buildings Burned. Allahabad

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 3

Serious riots at Aligarh necessitated the summoning of military forces from Agra. The conviction of a political prisoner…

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Maclean Appeal Court Thursday, July 7. Before Mr. A. H. Parkes,.P.M

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 1

In regard to Maclean Municipality assessments, four appeals had been lodged. Three were settled by agreement…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. A. H. Parker, P. M., and Dr. P E. Corlis J. P.) Quarterly Report

Daily Examiner · Friday 8 July 1921 · page 1

The quarterly report or the Licensing Inspector for the district of Maclean was submitted and received, the Inspector stating the position was satisfactory as…

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Grafton Police Court

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 July 1921 · page 4

At the Grafton Police Court yesterday Albert Homes was charged with drunkenness, but failed to appear. Mr. Edward Avery, J.P. who presided on the Bench…

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