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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime
338 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 17
Particulars of what is believed to be a most revolting murder have been received from Mount Magnet, West Australia. This place has been the scene of more than one terrible…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →THE new brick Court House, lookup, and police quarters at Kew are situated in a most control position, on a beautiful elevation, and supply a long-felt want in that part of the district—Kew,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →This was a claim for £10, damages for defamation of character. Mr. L. G. Martin appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. Lipscomb for defendants…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Swede, named Peter Olson, attempted to murder his wife at Balmain. He fired six shots from a revolver. Two bullets lodged in the woman's head. Both were afterwards…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →March 7.—Before the P.M., W.B. Smith, Esq. John Campbell v. John Ryan.—Claim £22, commission on property sold, Mr. Marrack for plaintiff, Mr. Gilfillan…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →We have been informed that a telegram was received in Kempsey on Thursday last stating that the Solicitor-General (Mr. Reid) declined to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →John Campbell v. John Ryan. This was a claim of £22 for commission on the sale of land at Belmore River. Mr. Marrack appeared for plaintiff and Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →THE following Magistrates were present:—Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., Messrs. M. FAGAN, H. J. [?]IT, W. McKAY, J. LONGWORTH, T. H[?], and G. WALT[?]S, J.'aP…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →In this matter, John Augustus Smith was charged with stealing a red and white belfer in December last, the property of Ambrsse sowter. Formal evidence was tendered by Constable Stone,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following is a copy of a letter received by Mr. S. W. Bowling, solicitor, at Grafton and Maclean, from the Department of Justice, which we reprint from the Grafton Grip:…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The date for the execution of Stuart Briggs, who was convicted of the murder of Miss Dutt and her grandmother at Petersham in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Thomas Tout was charged with being drunk. He pleaded guilty and was fined 2s 6d. The same defendant pleaded not guilty to using profane language. Constable…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →JOHN HARDIMAN V. MICHAEL RONAN. Complaint for removing timber form Crown land without a license. Plea guilty. Fined, 20/- and 5/6 costs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →W. G. Cummings, on remand, was again brought before the court charged with supplying drugs for an illegal purpose. Inspector Baker said the parties…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Before the Hon. E. A. T. Pery, P.M., and Mr. F. Dimond, J.P. SI. BRISLANE V. W. H. MILLS. Claim, £1 15s, for work and labor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Claim £1 1[?] for work and labor done. Mr. L. O. Martin appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. B. Lips[?] for defendant. After hearing the evidence, the Bench gave a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →This was an information for keeping a quantity of powder in an unauthorised place. Fined 6/6, and 5/6 costs. The fine was paid…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Charged with keeping a quantity of powder in an unauthorised place. A fine of 6/6, with 5/6 costs, was imposed, which was paid…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Claim for medicine and advice, £1 5s, and coats 5s. A verdict was given for the amount claimed with costs…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Claim, £1 5s, for medicine and advice, and 5s costs. Verdict for the amount claimed, and costs…
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