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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

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Gladstone Police Court

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 8

On Wednesday last, before the P.M. cross actions were heard between Arthur Nelson and Peter Gould. Nelson charged Gould with unlawful…

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Fruit Stealing

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 8

The Murwillumbah Bench gave a salutary lesson to fruit stealers last week. Jos. Groves, according to evidence, went into the garden of a…

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The High Court Squable

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 12

REFERRING to the High Court difficulty, Hon. J. H. Want said we have had only a taste of the thin edge of the wedge, and that all this messing about expenses was…

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Bargaining for Murder. Extraordinary Attempt to Bribe a Doctor

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 June 1905 · page 13

A MAN named Thomas Baker, a wood merchant, of South Broken Hill, has been arrested on an extraordinary charge. He is accused of endeavouring to persuade Dr…

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Police Court. Nabiac, Tuesday, June 20. Before Mr. A. GATES, P.M. Cases Settled

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 3

Five cases for alleged assault were struck out, having been settle out of court. POLICE V. CHARLES HARDY. This was a charge of furious riding. Accused…

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Taree, Tuesday, June 27. Police V. Stanley Tisdell

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 3

This was a charge of letting off fireworks in the street. Fined 26, and 410 costs. INDECENT LANGUAGE. Frank M'Kay was fined £3, or one month, for…

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Small Debts Court. Taree, Tuesday, June 27. Before Mr. A. Gates, P.M. Jas. O'[?]ern V. Geo. Jas. Bird

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 2

In this case the plaintiff sued for the recovery of 4 calves, and damages for their detention, and he claimed £10. Mr. L. O. Martin appeared for the plaintiff, and…

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Court Proceedings

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 29 June 1905 · page 4

The Judge summing up in the Maclutosh case reserved judgement. Judgement delivered by the High Court ia the appeal case, Martin v. Ferris, the…

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The Arbitration Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 29 June 1905 · page 4

The Attorney-General moved the second reading of the Industrial Arbitration Temporary Court Bill. The Opposition supported the measure, and the second reading…

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Burglary and Science

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 July 1905 · page 7

A well-known humorist hag written a little story in which a father discusses with his son the choice of a profession, and after gravely considering the advantages of the…

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Land Appeal Court, Sydney

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 July 1905 · page 5

Before the President, Mr. H. A. G. CUBBY, and Commissioners BRANDIS and HOUSTON. Mr. Coffey appeared for the Minister for Lands. a 100FT. RESERVATION MATTER…

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Case of T. M. Slattery. Appeal to the High Court. the Appellant's Contention. Not a Bailre of the Money

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 1 July 1905 · page 5

The case of Thomas Michael Slattery, who appealed against a conviction on a charge of stealing £6958 18s 10d, was before the Chief Justice (Sir…

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Police Court. Taree, Saturday, July 1

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 July 1905 · page 3

Before Messrs. C. BOYER and A. J. WHITFORD, J's. P. Th[?]s. Bell was remanded for eight days on a charge of lunacy…

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The Arbitration Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 July 1905 · page 4

Judge Gibson has been appointed Deputy President of the Arbitration Court…

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Kempsey Small Debts Court. Tuesday, July 4--Before the P.M., and Mr. H. M. Johnston, J.P.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 10

T. G. Savage v. T. McCafferty. Claim £2 0s 3d. Verdict for amount claimed and costs. Mr. Marrack for plaintiff. T. G. Suvage v. Mrs. Mellwain, Claim…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, July 10. Before Mr. Gates, P. M. Escaping From Custody

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 2

Jas. Ross, a convicted prisoner, was charged with escaping from the lawful custody of Constable Clark on the 8th inst., and was remanded tor 8 days…

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Taree Licensing Court. Before Messrs. A. Gates, H. W. Flett, and Capt. Goll[?]n, L.M's. July 10Th

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 2

A renewal of E. T. Robioson's publican's license, for the Royal Hotel was granted. WINE LICENSE…

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Small Debts Court. Taree, Monday, July 10. Before MR. A. GATES, P. M. Wm. Sloman V. D. CAMPEELL

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 2

Claim £4 ls, for goods sold and delivered. Verdict for amount claimed, with 5- coats of court. WM. SLOMAN V. JOS. QUINLIVAN…

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Quarterly Licensing Court. Taree, Monday, July 10. Before Mr. A. GATES. (Chairman), Capt. GOLLAN, and Mr. H. W. FLETT (Members). Application for a Wine Licence

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 2

Moth Connell, of Taree, storekeeper, applied for a wine licence in respect of premises occupied as a general store in Victoria -street, Taree. The objections to the granting of the license were…

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Sentenced to Death

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 13 July 1905 · page 4

At Perth, yesterday, Ah Kim was sentenced to death for the murder of Edward Ellis and Ling See…

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