Kempsey Court. a Charge of Bathing
February 17 — Before Mr. H. M. Johnston. J.P. Seven boys, ranging in age from about 8 to 17 years, appeared in answer to a summons charging them with bathing in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mid North Coast · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1905
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Police Court. Taree, Saturday, Feb. 25. Before Mr. C. BOYCE, J.P Alleged Theft
The charge against Benjamin Howard, of stealing a white shirt and other wearing apparel, was withdrawn, and the accused was charged with stealing 1 pair of blankets, 1 pair of boots, 1 pair of riding…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kempsey Court. February 24 — Before the Hon. R. A. T. Pery, P. M.
Edwin Harriott and George Harriott were charged on summonses with driving cattle without a statement. Mr. Gilfillan appeared for the defendants…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Kempsey Police Court. Friday, February 24--Before the P.M.
Bertie Hollebone, alias "Tibby," was charged by Constables Hanney and Coates with having insufficient lawful visible means of support. "Tibby," who was a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Court. Taree, Wednesday, March 1. Before Mr. P. F. McPHELLAMY, J.P. DRUNKENNESS
John Stretch was charged with being drunk in Victoria-street, Taree. Fined 5-, or 24 hours' imprisonment. The fine was not paid…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Licensing Court. Taree, Saturday, March 4. Before Mr. H. W. FLETY, J.P., Deputy-Licensing Magistrate. Transfer of License
John Allan applied for a transfer of his hotel license at Wingham to George Cowan, which was granted. Mr. D. Cowan appeared for the parties…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Taree, Monday, March 6. Before Mr. P. F. Mcphellamy, J .P. Drunkenness
George Gorrie was fined 10s, or three days imprisonment, for drunkenness. The fine was paid…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bank Manager In Trouble. Gives Himself Up to the Police. a Shortage of £1400
On Thursday evening Hugh O'Brien, manager of the Maffra branch of the Commercial Bank of Australia, arrived in Melbourne, and gave himself up at the Detective Office,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Kempsey Court
March 3—Before the Hon. E. A. T. Pery, P. M. —Percy Graham proceeded against M. Flack for the detention of a baker'a cart and harness, valued at £16…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Gladstone Police Court
At the Gladstone Police Court on Wednesday last, before the P.M. Henry Ross was charged with unlawfully assaulting Arthur Smith and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Kempsey Police Court. Friday, March 3--Before the P.M.
Rosey Lynham summoned Ben. Davy for the support of an illegitimate child, of which he was the putative father. Mr. Rudder appeared for the plaintiff and Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Small Debts Court
The P.M. presided at the Small Debts Court on Tuesday last. There was a fair number of cases set down for bearing, but all were withdrawn or settled out of court…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Bellinger District Court
MR. BRINER, M.L.A., has received the following official letter from the Department of Justice, bearing date February 20:--"Sir,--I am directed by the Attorney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Court. Taree, Friday, Mar. 10. Before Messrs. P. F. McPHELLAMY and A. J. WHITFORD, J's .P. Alleged Unsound Mind
George Henting was charged by Constable Stein with being of unsound mind. Constable Stein gave evidence to the effect that accused was behaving in a popular manner in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bankruptcy Court. Taree, Wednesday, Mar 8. Before Mr. A. G. OISON, District Registrar in Bankruptcy. RE W. H. WHARTON
This was a meeting for an examination of bankrupt. Mr. Martin appeared for certain proved creditors. From the statement of affairs filed by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kempsey Police Court. Saturday, March 11--Before the P.M.
Alfred Watson, who was arrested by Constables Hanney and Coates, was brought up on a series of charges and was fined £5 in all. For being drunk in York Lane he…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →A Triple Murder. Aboriginal Committed for Trial
AN aboriginal named Tommy has been committed for trial at Alligator River, in the Northern Territory, on a charge of murder. According to the evidence…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A Supreme Court Case
The case of Miles against the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, in which damages were claimed for dishonoring cheques, came…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Quarter Sessions and District Court
The Quarter Sessions and District Court will commence at the Kempsey Court House on Monday next. Judge Heydon will preside. There are three…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Licensing Court. Taree, Tuesday, Mar. 14. TRANSFER
The license for the Manning River Hotel, Cundletown, wan transferred from Mrs. H. W. Bignell to Mr. S. A. Hewitt…
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