Kempsey Police Court. Monday, May 18. -- Before Mr. McKell, P.M.
James Creilly, charged by Constable Robertson with drunkenness, was fined 20s, or seven days. The fine was paid. Robert Shaw pleaded guilty to stealing…
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Courts & crime, 1898
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Gladstone Police Court. Wednesday, May 18th. -- Before Messrs. S. Marsden and Lynn, Js.P
John O'Hehir v. H. R. Berthon. Claim wages. Settled out of court. Senior-Constable Donnelly v. James Doolin. Unlawfully supplying milk to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Double Murder & Suicide. a Tragedy at Forster
JOHN Field, a half-caste, murdered his wife and child on the aborigines' reserve at Forster about noon on Tuesday last, and then committed suicide by cutting his own throat…
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Burglars entered the post office at Corowa, and stole £180 cash and stamps…
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At the criminal court yesterday John Murray Prior was charged with the abduction of Jessie McDonald. The case was adjourned until to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Forster, Saturday, May 28. Before the Hon. E. A. T. Pery, P.M., and Mr. H. Miles, J.P.
Inspector of Fisheries v. Robt, Kelly. A charge of fishing for sale in an unlicensed boat. Find, 2s 6d. Same v. Robt. Kelly, Fishing for sale…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Forster, Saturday, May 28. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Mr. H. MILES. J.P. Inspector of Fisheries V. Robt. Kelly
Fishing for sale in an unlicensed boat. Fined 2s 6d, which was paid. SAME V. ROBT. KELLY. Fishing for sale without a license. Fined 2s 6d,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Forster, Saturday, May 28. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Mr. Henry Miles, J.P.
R. AND T. BRECKENRIDGE V. ERNEST CHAPMAN. Claim £8 9s 6d, for good sold and delivered. Verdict for the amount claimed, and costs 5s. SAME V. WILLIAM BERNER…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kempsey Police Court. Friday, May 27.--Before Mr. McKell, P.M.
Addis Stone, on remand from Port Macquarie, was charged with stealing a pair of trousers, shirt and tie, the property of John Batchelor. He pleaded guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court. Cundle, Monday, May 30Th. (Before the P.M. and Mr. R. Cox, J.p.) Breaking Windows
Elizabeth Massam was charged with breaking two windows, the property of R. H. Bryant. Elizabeth was fined 10s, and 5s the value of the windows,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Coopernook, Saturday, June 4. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY P.M. and Mr. Geroge Walters, J.P. Alexander Allan V. E. A. GIBSON
This was a claim for wages. Mr. L. O. Martin appeared for defendant. At the conclusion of plaintiffs evidence, Mr. Martin submitted there was no evidence against his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Coopernook, Saturday June 4. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Mr. George Walters J.P. Richard Unicome V. Thomas Gibson
This was a claim for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for £2 14s 9d, including costs…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Police Court. Coopernook, June 4. (Before the Hon. E. A. T. Pery, P.M., and Mr. George Walters, J.p.) Assault
Jeremiah Robinson v. Matthew Thompson.—Alleged assault. Mr. L. O. Martin appeared for complainant…
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The many friends of Sergeant McClelland will be pleased to learn that he has been promoted to the rank of senior-sergeant. This popular…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →POLICE. Tuesday, June 7.--Before the P.M.
Frank Fuller was charged with carrying a gun on a certain Sunday. He was fined £2 and 4s 10d costs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →At the Court House. Small Debts. Tuesday, June 7.--Before Mr. McKell, P.M.
W. J. Judd v. W. E. Marsh. Claim £8 14s value of milk sent to Long Reach creamery. Verdict for amount claimed, cost of one witness 15s and costs of court 7s, in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Court. Camden Haven, Saturday, June 11. Before the Hon. E.A.T.Pery P.M., and Messrs. H.J.[?] and M.FAGAN J'sP WOOD V. PETTRBSEN
This was a case under the "Deserted Wives and Children's Act" The Complainant, Georgina Wood, proceeded against George Pettersen for the desertion of his illegitimate child…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Special Incensing Court. Taree, Tuesday, June 14. Before The Hon. E. A. T. They, and Messrs. H. J. CORNISH and T. W. DUGDALE, L.M's. Renewal of PUBLICAN's LICENSES
THE following persons applied for a renewal of their publicans' license, at the hotels named :- Austin H'Loughlin, Windsor Castle Hotel, Tares; William Fotheringham, Australian Hotel, Wingham; George…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Small Debts Court. Camden Haven, Saturday, June 11. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., Messrs. H. J. PEREETT and M. FAGAN J. 'sP. WILLAM [?] V. George Lewis
This was a claim for £8 16s, for logs. Mr.Martin appeared for defendant. Case dismissed, with 19s 6d costs. FRANCIS ANTONIA V. HERBERT BROWN…
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Mr. W. G. Burton Smith, C.P.S., at Bathurst, has been appointed Police Magistrate for the Macleay district in succession to Captain Davies…
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