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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1899

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The Dreyfus Case. Sentenced to 10 Years' Detention in a Fortress. London, September 9

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 5

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Police Court. Wingham, Tuesday, Sept. 12. Before the Hon. E. A. PERY, P.M., and Messrs. J. COCHRANE and Hugh M'master, J.'sP. School Case

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 4

This was a charge brought by Constable Dousett against Wm. Walter Bird, for not causing his son to attend school the required number of days. Defendant pleaded not guilty…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., and Messrs. C. BOYCE and J. ABBOTT, J.'sp. School Case

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 2

Samuel Spence was summoned by Sergeant Hogan for not Bonding his child Samuel to school the required number of days, viz., 70 days daring the half-year ending the 30th June last…

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Divorce Court. Sydney, Friday, Sept. 15. MAXWELL V. MAXWELL

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 3

THE hearing of the case in which William Maxwell, of farce, sought a divorce from Eva Isabel Maxwell, formerly Eales, was heard before Mr. Justice Simpson…

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Special Licensing Court Taree, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, L. M. Publicans' Renewals

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 20 September 1899 · page 2

Renewals of their publicans' licenses were granted to John James Gallagher, of Krambach, and George Robt. M'Cartaey, of Groki. WINE LICENSES…

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Fort Macquarie Gaol

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 4

The Port Macquarie News states that Mr Francis, Inspector of Works for the Colonia Architect's branch, has been reporting on the old gaol at Port Macquarie. He found…

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Kempsey Court. Friday, Sept. 15—Before the P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 21 September 1899 · page 8

M. McPhillips v. D. Shea—Case settled on the Understanding that an apology would be published. A cross action Shea v. McPhillips was withdrawn. Mr. Palmer, Inspector of Stock, brought several…

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Gladstone Police Court

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 10

THE usual monthly court at Gladstone on Wednesday last provided a regular field day for magistrates, lawyers and litigants. Although practically only two cases were…

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The Ultimo Tragedy. Giblet Charged. Accused Commuted for Trial

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 3

AT the Central Police Court on Friday before Mr. J. Mair, S.M., Sydney Frederick Giblett (35), accountant, was charged with feloniously shooting at Emma Absalom and…

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Kempsey Police Court. Friday, Sept. 29. -- Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 5

In the adjourned case, H. E. Palmer v. Thomas Landers, Mr. Marrack for plaintiff wished to withdraw the information. Mr. Rudder, who appeared for defendant,…

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Murder by a Chinaman

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 7

Ah Gue, charged with the murder of a woman named Edith Lacereda at Waterloo, has been found guilty of manslaughter, and remanded for…

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District Court

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 9

The Quarter Sessions and District Court at Kempsey will commence on Monday, October 23rd. So far, there are no cases for the Quarter Sessions…

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Police Court. Forster, Saturday, Sept. 23. (Before E. A. T. Pery, P.M.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 30 September 1899 · page 5

Constable Rogers v. John McQueen, cruelty to animals, fined £1, 6/8 costs, or 4 days. Fine paid. Same v.George Harris, drunkenness,…

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Police Court. (Before His Worship Hon. E. A. T. Pery)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 4 October 1899 · page 3

A powerful looking, individual was brought up before the bench on Monday rooming at Taree, and was charged with being drunk and disorderly,…

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Police Court Taree Monday Oct. 2. Before the Mon. E. A. T. PERY P.M. Drunk and Dis[?]

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 4 October 1899 · page 3

John Wilson a stranger in the town a labour was charged with having been drunk and disorderly in Victoria-street on Saturday afternoon last Plea guilty…

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Kempsey Court. POLICK

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 October 1899 · page 7

Sept 29.—Before Mr. W. G. Burton-Smith P.M. Francis Lainey was charged with engaging Herold Stanley Larkin, aged 12 years and 6 months, to take part in a public performance…

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At the Court House. Police Court. Monday, Oct. 2. -- Before the P.M. Charges of Assault

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 6

Edward Davis was charged with assaulting James Brenton, and also with assaulting Constable Prentice. He pleaded guilty to both charges. In excuse, Davis…

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Police Changes

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 8

We have been informed that Constable Robertson, of Smithtown, is about to be transferred to Taree, at which place he will also act as gaoler…

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Alleged Letter Stealing. Thursday, Oct. 5. -- Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 6

Thomas Rainey, who on the previous day was formally remanded by Mr. J. W. Wilson, J.P. was charged with larceny as a bailee of a letter containing 14 £1 notes…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, Oct. 3. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M. and Messrs J. THOMASON and F. DIMOND J. sP Unsound Hind

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 4

Mary Matilda Roberta, of Ironbark Creek, near Forster, an elderly married woman, was brought before the court, charged with being of unsound mind. Her husband (George Roberts), the arresting constable…

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