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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1906

334 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 11 of 17

Police Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 6

At the opening of the Police Court, the P M. said he would like personally to thank the C.P S., the office of the court, and the solicitors for their kindness and assistance…

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Verdict of Wilful Murder

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 4

A verdict of wilful murder has been returned against Mrs. Hassett at the inquest on her husband at Adelaide…

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Kempsey Court. Tuesday August 7th—Before the P.M. Small Debts

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 9 August 1906 · page 6

A Chapman v G. Porter—Claim £10 15s, value of a horse. Mr Rudder appeared for plaintiff; there was no appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount with expenses…

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"The Magistrate."

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 10

THE MAGISTRATE for August is to hand. Publishers, H. J. Herbert and Co., 9 Hamilton-street, Sydney, subscription 10s a year. We quote the editorial. The…

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Kempsey Police Court. Friday, August 3--Before Messrs. Gomm and Sutherland, J's.P

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 12

Patrick McCafferty was summoned by the police with being on the licensed premises of the Royal Hotel during prohibited hours and was…

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Police Court. Coopernook, Monday, August 6. Before Mr. T. JOHNSTON, J.P. DRUNKENNESS

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 6

Thomas Smith was charged with being drunk in a public place on the previous Saturday. He at first pleaded not guilty, but after the evidence of Constable Dwyer had been taken, he said he did not…

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Kempsey Small Debts Court. Tuesday, August 7--Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 August 1906 · page 6

ALBERT E. CHAPMAN v. George Porter. Claim £10. Mr. Rudder appeared for plaintiff but there was no appearance of defendant. Verdict for amount claimed,…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, August 14

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 15 August 1906 · page 3

Before Messrs. A. GATES, P.M., and C. BOYCE, J.P. DRUNKENNESS. William Armstrong, a stronger, was fined 26 for drunkenness. Fine paid…

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Kempsey Court. Police

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 16 August 1906 · page 6

Friday, Aug, 10th—Before the P.M., and Messrs J.W. Wilson and C.Satherland, J's,P. Charles Thornton and Percy Smith were brought up on remand charged with…

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Police Court. Monday, August 13, Before the Hon. E. Pery, P.M.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 5

JaS. Gamack v. R. Larcombe.—Assaults. Mr. Banks-Smith appeared for the plaintiff, Mr. Melville for the defendant. After hearing the evidence, the P.M. fined…

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Small Debts Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 18 August 1906 · page 5

N. T. Wilson r. Jas. Robbinson.—Claim, £7 9s lOd, work and labor done. Mr. Banks-Smith appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Hardiman for the defendant…

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Licensing Court. Taree, Saturday, Aug. 11 Before Messrs. A. GATES and H. W. FLETT, L.M's

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 August 1906 · page 3

RENEWAL. A renewal of his publican's license was granted to Hendry Allas, for the National Hotel, Cundletown. License fee assessed at £20…

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Kempsey Court. Friday—Before the P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 30 August 1906 · page 4

Martha McKay was charged with stealing certain articles belonging to Mrs. H. McMaugh, Mr. [?]fillan appeared for a[?]coused…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, Aug. 28. Before Messrs. A. Gates, P.M., and C. BOYCE, J.P. Albert Sullivan v. Seward Clrrke

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 September 1906 · page 4

This was a case in which the defendant was charged with being the collector of tolls at the Tinonee ferry, and not being in attendance thereat at all times by day and by night on the 9th instant,…

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Small Debts Court. Taree, Tuesday, August 28. John Algie V. Henry M'neil

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 1 September 1906 · page 4

This was a claim of £3 for damages for conversion of plaintiff's firewood. Mr. Martin appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Cowan for defendant…

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Murder of Two Boys

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 5

John Tye, the Chinaman charged with the murder of two boys at Pennant Hills, has been judged insane and removed to an asylum…

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Divorce Court. CHARLIES v. CHARLES

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 4

IN the Sydney Divorce Court, John Charles petitioned for a divorce from Bridget Charles, formerly Garrity, on the ground of adultery…

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Kempsey Court. Small Debts Tuesday, Sept. 4—Before the P.M., and Mr. John Clarke, J.P.

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 6 September 1906 · page 7

John See and Co. v. Mary Ryan—Claim £17 17s 6d; Mr. Gilfillan for plaintiff. There was no appearance of defendant verdict for amount…

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Police Court. Taree, Thursday, Sept. 6. Before Mr. A. GATES, P.M. Alleged Theft of a Dog

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 5

Herbert Henry Hodder, 51 years, and Herbert Baynor Hodder, 21 years, were charged with having at Taree on 4th Sept., 1906, in company, stolen one dog, valued at 46, the property of Wm. Witchard…

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Murder in a Cab. Princes Chaplain Stabbed

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 8 September 1906 · page 7

From Rome, on 25th June, a correspondent of the London "Daily Mail" writes: — A terrible crime was committed here…

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