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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

324 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 15 of 17

POLICE. Nov. 8.—Before the P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 14 November 1901 · page 3

In the case of Paul Stockman charged with larceny as a bailee, Mr. Marrack appeared for H. Hand, and when the case was called on he said they did not propose…

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District Court. Nov. 6—Before His Honor, Judge—Heydon

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 14 November 1901 · page 6

Thomas Nance v Rev. A. R. Martin—Claim for damages for alleged breach of contract. Plaintiff conducted his own case, and Mr. Rudder appeared for the defence. Plaintiff stated his case to the…

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Kempsey Police Court. Saturday, Nov. 9.--Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 November 1901 · page 8

Paul Stockman, who had been arrested at Port Macquarie and remanded to Kempsey, was brought up on a charge of the larcery of a horse, cart, and harness. Mr…

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Correspondence. the Recent Alleged Cattle Stealing Case. To the Editor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 16 November 1901 · page 9

Sir,--I would like a little space to ventilate matters a bit. The Crown Prosecutor when he opened the case to the jury said it was nothing only impudent bluff the…

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Police Court. Kew, Monday, November 11. Before Mr. H. J. PERRETT, J.P. Drunk and Disorderly

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 16 November 1901 · page 4

HERBERT Brown was charged with being drunk and disorderly. fined 20/-, or 14 days' imprisonment. INDECENCY…

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Police Court. Coopernook, Wednesday. Before Messrs. W. N. Dove, P.M., and T. Dykes, J.P.

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 16 November 1901 · page 6

Ahib Abraham was charged with assaulting one, Joseph Maroon (both Assyrian hawkers), at Cattai Creek, on the 7th instant. The case occupied…

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Assault and Robbery

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 21 November 1901 · page 4

John Glover, a railway fireman, was bailed up by two men at Toorak (Victoria) early this morning. One discharged a revolver at Glover, wounding him in the arm, the other…

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Kempsey Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 21 November 1901 · page 6

Nov. 15.—[?] Messrs. J. W. Wilson, Jno. Clarke and H. W. T. Lee. Denis Shes v. A. Borger.—In this case plaintiff used for wages under the Truck…

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Kempsey Police Court

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 10

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15.--Before the P.M. Messrs. Wilson, Jno. Clarke and H. W. T. Lee, Js.P…

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Atrocious Murder. Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 5

Guiffanitte, acting resident magistrate at Delena, New Guinea, has been murdered by escaped prisoners, being shot in the head…

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In a Wild West Law Court

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 November 1901 · page 5

Judge Fitzgerald, of Arizona, on coming to Tueson, found that formality was almost unknown in the court room. If the days were…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, Nov. 26. Before Messrs. W. N. DOVE, P.M., A. HERKES and Jas. LEVICK, J.'sP. Auctioneers' Licenses

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 3

The following persons were granted auctioneers' licenses:—Messrs, Cameron, Joshua Cochrane, Thos Dykes, H. W. Flett, J. J. Gallagher, H. J. Mackaway. Alex…

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Licensing Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 28 November 1901 · page 4

A LICENSING COURT was held at West Kempsey on Tuesday last. Messrs. B. A. H. Kemp, J. W. Wilson, W. G. Trees and M. J. Lawlor, Js.P., were present on the Bench…

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In a Wild West Law Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 28 November 1901 · page 7

Judge Fitzgerald, of Arizona, on coming to Tueson, Found that formality was almost unknown in the court room. If the days were…

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Kempsey Court. POLICE. Nov.22—Before the P.M., and Messrs. J. W. Wilson and H. W. T. Lee, J's. P. H. E. PALMER v. P. E. Cheers. Same v. J. B. CHEERS

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 28 November 1901 · page 6

These were cases arising out of the sale of a beast said to be diseased. Mr. Marrack, who appeared for P. E. Cheers, asked for an adjournment owing to…

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Gladstone Police Court

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 November 1901 · page 8

A case of great interest to the general public was commenced at the Gladstone Police Court on Thursday last, in which James Reilly appeared…

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Police Court. Taree, Thursday, Nov. 28. Before Mr. C. BOYCE. J.P.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 November 1901 · page 5

James Campbell, a traveller, was brought up, charged with having been drunk the previous night in Victoria-street. Plea, guilty…

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Kempsey Police Court. Friday, November 22--Before the P.M. and Messrs. Wilson and Lee, Js.P

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 November 1901 · page 5

Stock Inspector Palmer proceeded against P. E. Cheers and J. B. Cheers for the alleged sale of diseased beasts. Mr. Gilfillan appeared for complainant and Mr…

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Forster, Thursday, Nov. 28. Before Messrs. W. N. DOVE, P.M., and Thos. Miles, J.P. Alleged Assault

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 November 1901 · page 5

Two Indians summoned each other for alleged, assault. One case was dismissed, and a verdict for 10s was given in the other. EDUCATION ACT…

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Kempsey Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 5 December 1901 · page 4

Dee 3.—Before the P.M. and J. W. Wilson, J.P. H. Johnson v H. E. Palmer—This case was withdrawn and a verdict by consent for 10s 6d, Mr. Palmer's costs, was entered…

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