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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1899

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Police Court. Tuesday, FEB 16th, 1899

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 2

Before W. B. Smith, Eaq., P.M. Municipal Council v. W. A. Spence, T. Denham, J. M'Donnough, J. Condon, and the Rev. W. A. J. Wells…

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Murder in a Barracks

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 9

The Melbourne Age publishes the following account by an onlooker of the tragedy at the Queenscliff Barracks last week:--"The tattoo had been called in No. 3 room…

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Kempsey Police Court. Wednesday, February 15.--Before Messrs. Dangar and Wilson, J's.P

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 12

MICHAEL McEVOY, laborer, pleaded not guilty to offending against decency in Kemp-street. Sergeant Netterfield deposed that his attention was drawn to the accused. There…

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Gladstone Police Court. Wednesday, Feb, 15.--Before the P.M. and Mr. J. S. Connors, J. P.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 7

Geo. W. D. Leslie v. Frank Lyons.--Rescuing horses lawfully seized for the purpose of being impounded. From the evidence it appears that Mr. Leslie, who is…

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An Amusing Scene at Court

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 18 February 1899 · page 2

A barrister tells a good story of his own discomfiture. In examining a refactory who said he had been " ten minutes in the company " of…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, Feb. 21. Before the Hon. E.A.T. PEEY, P.M., and Mr. C. BOYCE. J.P. S[?] v. GARDEM

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 February 1899 · page 2

This was a case brought by Charles sim[?] against Robert Gardem, for malicious injury to property—the damage done beign the alleged value of an old s[?] knocked down, viz., 6d. Mr. L. O. Mar[?] appeared for complainant…

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Kempsey Police Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 9

Feb. 21.—Before Messrs. G. B. Smith, P.M. and A[?]tral Verge, J.P. Frank Luithwaite and James Luithwa[?] were charged with stealing two melons the…

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Macksville Police Court. Feb 17—Before Mr. G. B. Smith, P, M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 9

Angus McKay of Mackaville, was charged with being unlawfully on the premises of T. J. Rowe, of Macksville. Inspseter Baker pro[?]nted and Mr. J. R…

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An Amusing Scene at Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 8

A barrister tells a good story of his own discomfiture. In examining a refactory who said he had been "ten minutes in the company" of…

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Bowraville. Opening of New Court House

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 2

ON Thursday last at Bowraville, the completion of the new police station and Court House was celebrated right royally. Daring the day about 300 people assembled on the…

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Alleged Horse Stealing

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 9

A CASE of alleged horse stealing, which excited considerable interest, was heard at the Kempsey Police Court on Tuesday last and yesterday, before the P.M…

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Kempsey Police Court. Saturday, Feb, 18.--Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 11

Arthur Speechly, an hotel employee, pleaded guilty to a charge of supplying an aboriginal with liquor. He was fined 10s and costs…

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A Honeymoon Sensation. Shocking Murder and Suicide

Macleay Argus · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 7

A SENSATIONAL and tragic occurrence took place on Saturday at Palmerston North, New Zealand, the victims being a young married couple, William…

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A Mayor's Mistake. M. Regis Incites to Murder

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 5

M. MAX REGIS, who was dismissed by the French Government from his post as Mayor of Algiers, owing to his attitude during the great anti-Semitic riots, has been sentenced…

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An Amusing Scene at Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 3

A barrister tells a good story of his own discomfiture. In examining a refactory who said he had been "ten minutes in the company' of defendant, counsel [?]ed whether…

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Police Court. Forster, Saturday, Feb. 21. Before the Hon. E.A.T. PERY, P.M.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 3

J. Hardiman (Forester) v. Jas. Lulham, Thos. Middlebrook and Jas. Kennedy. Illegally removing timber from Crown Lands. Fined 20s each, and 5s 6d costs each. Fines…

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Court House, Coopernock Public Works Department

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 3

Sydney, 24th February, 1899. Gentlemen,—With reference to your letter or the 18th instant, respecting the erection of a Court House at Coopernock, I have the…

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Court House at Coopernook. Public Works Department, Sydney. 24th February. 1899

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 2

GENTLEMEN,—With reference to your letter of the 13th instant, respecting the erection of a Court House at Coopernook, I have the honor to inform you that tenders for this work will probably be…

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The Yarra Mystery. Impressive Scene in Court. Sentence of Death. Melbourne, Saturday night

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 March 1899 · page 2

THE trial of Tod, Madame Radalyek[?] and Dr. [?]ase, in connection with the death of [?] Ambrose, was continued in the Criminal Court to-day. Mr. Cole, for Tod, urged that his [?]ent had no…

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Kempaey Police Court. Feb. 21—Before the P. M. Mr. W. G. B. Smith

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 2 March 1899 · page 8

James Turnbull was charged, at the instance of George Kenab, with stealing an unbranded filly. Mr. S. L. Rudder appeared on behalf of…

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