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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1899

338 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 9 of 17

The Fleming Murder. British Demand Refused by China. London, June 23

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 2

THE Tsung-li-Yamen .(the Chinese Foreign Office) has refused to comply with the demand of Great Britain for the removal of the Governor of Kweiohau for not having arrested the person who instigated…

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Small Debts Court. (Before the P.m.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 3

A. V. Ehlefold v. Charles Murphy, for detaining the sum of £4, it having Men given in mistake for a one-pound note in change. Nonsuited…

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Taree, Monday, June 26. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M. Police a Arthub Masters

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 2

Accused appeared on remand, charged with committing a rape on Eva Elizabeth Schubert. Mr. L. O. Martin appeared for the accused. On the application of the police the case was heard…

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Taree, Tuesday, June 27. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M. POLICE V. Arthue Masters

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 2

On resuming, the Court adjourned to the Hospital, where further evidence was taken, and again adjourned to the Court House. Inspector Baker was present, and conducted the…

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Court of Petty Sessions. Forster, June 24. (Before E.A. T. Pery, Esq., P.M.)

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 3

Police v. Wm. Slater—For being drunk on the 24th May fined 2s [?]d, and 4s 10d costs. Fine paid. Police v. Albers Clarke—For being drunk…

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Licensing Court. Taree, Tuesday, June 27. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY. L.M.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 2

Charles Wilson, Taree, was fined £2 for supplying liquor to an aboriginal…

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Small Debts Court. Forster, Saturday, June 24. Before the Hon. E. A.T. PERY, P.M. A. V. EHLEFLDT V. Charles Murphy

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1899 · page 3

Claim for detaining the sum of £4, it having been given, it was alleged, in mistake for a one pound note in change. Plaintiff was nonsuited…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, June 27th. (Before the P.m.) Rape

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 July 1899 · page 4

Arthur John Hasten was charged with committing a rape on Eva Elisabeth Schubert. Mr. L.O. Martin appeared for the…

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Police Court. Taree, Wednesday, June 23. Before the Hon. E.A.T. PERY, P.M. Alleged Attempt to Commit a Raps

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 July 1899 · page 5

James W. Gordon was charged, on remand, with attempting to commit a rape on Charlotte Elizabeth McKeough. aged 15 years, at Wallamba River, on 6th May last…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, July 3. Before the Hon. E.A.T. PERY, P.M. Alleged Grievous Bodily Harm

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 2

Herbert Minett, on bail, was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on Richard Standing, at Koppin Yarratt, on the night of the 2lst June. Mr. L. O. Martin again appeared for the accused…

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Exciting Scenes In Brussels. the Mob Charged, and Many Wounded. London, June 30

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 July 1899 · page 3

THE serious riots which have been caused by the passing by the Legislature of the Proportional Representation Bill were continued in Brussels yesterday. Five thousand rioters assembled in the vicinity of…

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Police Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 7

Joseph Goddard v. Denis Murphy—Claim £3 11s 8d, wages. Verdict for amount. Frederick Notley obtained a hawkers…

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Bowraville. Licensing Court. June 27—Before Mr. W. Barton Smith, P.M., and Messrs. E. Hitching and P. McHugh, J's.P

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 July 1899 · page 7

Renewals were granted to Messrs. A, E. Capp for Bowra Hotel, Bowraville, and Edward Grant, of Numbucca Heads, for his hotel. The name of McDougall's Hotel,…

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Kempsey Police Court. Tuesday, July 4.--Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 10

Joseph Smith, charged with being drunk and disorderly at Frederickton, was fined 1s and 4s 10d costs. Michael Fay pleaded guilty to charges…

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A Diabolical Murder. a Human Fiend

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 July 1899 · page 5

A MAN named Hiram Hall, the owner of considerable property at Chattanooga, Tennessee, was hanged recently for the murder of his wife. He stood on the gallows, smoking a cigar, apparently unconcerned,…

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Police Court. Kew. Saturday, July 8. Before the Hon. E. A. T. PERY, P.M., Messrs. H. J. PERRETT, and M. FAGAN, J.'sP. POLICE V. Joseph Butler

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1899 · page 3

Defendant was charged with selling liquor without a license at Laurieton. The case was withdrawn. DAVID JONES, SENR., v. HENRY FOSTER. Defendant was charged with maliciously killing…

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A Mother's Cruelty. She Defied the Police. Melbourne

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1899 · page 3

SOME terrible family revelations were made in a case heard before the police court at Chiltern. A woman, Mrs. Dunn, was proceeded against for wilful neglect in providing adequate medical aid for her son, aged…

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Quarterly Licensing Court. Taree, Tuesday, July 11. Before the Hon. E.A.T. PERY, L.M.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1899 · page 2

Sergeant Hogan, Licensing Inspector, presented his report for the quarter ended June 30, which was considered satisfactory. Mr. R. H. Bryant applied for a renewal of his…

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Small Debts Court. Taree, Tuesday, July 11. Before the Hon. E. A. PERY, P.M., and Messrs. C. BOYCE, and A. HE[?]. J.'sP

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1899 · page 2

Several cases were postponed until next court…

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Police Court

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 15 July 1899 · page 5

At Kew on Saturday last, Joseph Batler was charged by the police, before the P.M., Hon. E. A. Perry, and Messrs. Fagan and Perrett, J'f.P.,…

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