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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1907

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Police Court. Wingham, Wednesday, January 2. Before Mr. A. GATES, P. M., and Mr. J. COCHRANE, J. P. POLICE v. Lewis Neal

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 January 1907 · page 4

This was a charge of breaking and entering the Burril Creek Post Office on the 17th December last, and stealing a parcel and two battles of cordials. Sergeant Hogan prosecuted, and Mr. Martin…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, January 8

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 9 January 1907 · page 2

Before Messrs. A. Gates, P. M., and. C. BoyCK, J. P. ON LICENSED PREMISED DURING PRCHIBITED HOURS. John Miils was charged with being on the licensed premises of the National Hotel, Candle, during…

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Quarterly Licensing Court. Taree, Monday, Jan 7. Before Messrs. A. GATES, H. W. FLETT, and Capt. GOLLAN, L. M's. Renewals of Publicanses

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 9 January 1907 · page 2

Thomas Stone was granted a renewal of his publican's license for his premises at Coopernook, The fee was fixed at £20. H. E. Milligan was also granted a renewal of his…

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Police Changes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 12 January 1907 · page 3

THE following transfers have been made in the police force in this district-- the changes to take effect from the 28th inst. :-- Senior-Constable Ashwood, of Bowraville,…

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Kempsey Small Debts Court. Tuesday, Jan. 8.--Before the P.M.

Macleay Argus · Saturday 12 January 1907 · page 6

E. W. Dwyer v. C. Avery. Claim £5 17s 9d. Yerdict for amount claimed and costs. Jno. See & Co. v. Allan Borger. Claim…

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Stroud Court. JANUARY 9th, 1907. Before Mr. G. ATKIN, P.M. Small Debts

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 12 January 1907 · page 5

M. F. Daunt v. Bradley.—Plaintiff sued for £6 5s 3d for work and labor done. Defendant paid £5 14s into Court and disputed the balance…

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Police Court. Monday, January 14. Before the Hon, Pery, P. M.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 2

Oscar Bukelick was charged with riotous behaviour. He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5[?] and [?]costs. The same accused pleaded guilty to resisting the police in the…

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Wauchops Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 2

AT the Wauchope Police Court, before the Hon. E. A. Pery, P. M. and James Summerville, Esq., J.P. the following cases were dealt with:—…

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Court House Returns

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 5

WE are indebted to Mr. S. J. Sutherland, relieving C.P.S., for the following returns for the year ended December 31, 1906:— Total monies received, with the exception…

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Small Debts Court

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 2

Bubb v McKay—Tr[?]. Cass with drawn. A stage carriage license was also granted to Edward Morcom…

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Copeland Police Court. JANUARY 1[?]th, 1907. Before Messrs. Gates, P.M., and Chubb, J.P.

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 6

Wray and Albury, each charged with obscene language were fined 5s each and costs. Bartlett v. Morris.—Two cases, one…

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Gloucester Police Court. JANUARY 18th, 1907. Before Messrs. A. Gates, P.M., and J. S. Christian, J.P.

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 6

Police v. Everingham.—Being on licensed premises during prohibited hours. Fined 5s and costs. Police v. Niness.—Being on licensed…

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Licensing Court. Wednesday, January 9. Before F. Hayward,. E[?]q. J.P. (Chairman). and W.A. Spence, E[?]q. J.P.

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1907 · page 2

The quarterly report was road, received and adopted, and improvements recommen, dad to be carried out to Inspector's satisfaction…

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Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, Jan. 22. Before Messrs. A. GATES, P.M., and C. BOYCE, J.P. WM. G. YEAR[?] V. DOUGLAS W. JOHNSTON

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 January 1907 · page 2

Claim, £3 5s, for wages due. Case struck out--the Bench having no jurisdiction, Mr. Martin appeared for complainant, and Mr. Cowan for defendant…

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Small Debts Court. Taree, Tuesday, Jan. 22. Before Messrs. A. GATES, P.M., and C. BOYCE, J.P.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 23 January 1907 · page 3

COMMISSIONERS OF TA[?]ATION V. ELIZABETH HOARE. Claim £1 16s 8d, for land taxes and fine. Verdict for amount claimed, and 5s costs. H.R. GARDEN V. A. M'EACHERN…

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Licensing Act Problem. Magistrate Smooths the Course on True Love

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 January 1907 · page 6

THE Licensing Act possesses many peculiar features. Some little time back the Licensing Court in a northern town held that a young man who was courting a girl employed at an hotel had a perfect…

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Girl's Revenge. Murder of a Betrayer. "He Deserved to Die."

The Gloucester Advocate · Saturday 26 January 1907 · page 5

On 30th October the correspondent of the London " Daily Mail" wrote from New York :— Another murder trial in which the…

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, Jan. 28

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 30 January 1907 · page 3

Before Messrs. O. BOYCE and W. THOMSON, J's.P. DRUNKENNESS. J. B. Ritchie web charged with being drunk in Victoria-street, Taree, on 26th inst…

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Police Court. Before the P.M.

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 3

Patrick McCormack was charged on remand with the larceny of a horse, saddle and bridle the property of Henry G. Rowe of Unkya. Mr Leo Hardiman appeared to…

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Kempbey Court. Warden's Court

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 31 January 1907 · page 3

Paul Stockman v. Hugh Wallace. This was a claim for £18 16s, 3d wages alleged to be due to complainant for work done in connection with defendants mining claim at…

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