New Police Regulations
A new police regulation has been issued regarding "drunks." When a drunk is run in and has sobered down "in the cells, if he has five bob…
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Courts & crime, 1917
154 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 4 of 8
Mr. R. D Meagher, Application for Reinstatement. Supreme Court Hearing
On Monday application (was made to the Full Court consisting of the Chief Justice Sir William Cullen, and Justices Pring and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Our District Meat Supply. Is Diseased Meat Served to the Public? Some Councillors Say "Yes." Sharp Criticism of Police Methods of Supervision
At the meeting of the shire council on Tuesday the president (Cr. Wells) moved the suspension of the standing orders to enable him to…
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London, February 13.—The British public has indulged the idea that the meeting of Parliament would show light on the problem…
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Mr. Sutherland asked Mr. McDougall, P.M., on Wednesday if he would arrange for a Miner Warden's Court at Macksville to hear…
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THE Appeal Court for the fixing of disputed assessments in connection with the Port Macquarie Municipal Council's [?] valuations will be held at the court…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wingham Small Debts Court. Wednesday, June 13th. (Before Mr. F. Potts, P.M.) Robert Young v. Turner and Hill
This was a claim for a refund of £5, balance of deposit alleged to be due on a sale of land. The transaction is an old one…
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Before H. H. McDougall, Esc., P.M. IN the case of W. Chiddy, postponed from last court, in regard to making a false statement on an electoral claim, the…
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Before H. H. McDougall, Esq. (Chairman), W. A. Spence, Esq., and V. Hayward, Esq., J's.P. (Members). ONE months extension of-time was granted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Small Debts Court. Wednesday, June 13. (Before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.m.) Robert Young v. Turner and Hill
This was a claim for a refund of £5. balance of deposit on a sale of land. The transaction is an old one. Mr. D. Cowan appeared for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Taree Police Court. Saturday, June 16. Before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.M. Alleged Detention of Heifer. Alfred Taylor v. A. J. Lyndon, senr
This was a case in which the plaintiff sought to recover possession of two heifers valued at £20. Plaintiff in his evidence stated that…
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The following letter was read at the Macksville Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday evening from the Inspector General of Police, through…
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Mr. Sutherland introduced to the Chamber of Commerce members on Monday the matter of having a Mining Warden's Clerk appointed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Taree Police Court. Taree, Saturday, June 16. (Before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.m.) a Cattle Case. Alfred Taylor v. A. J. LYNDON
This was a case for recovery of two heifers. Mr. L. O. Martin appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. D. Cowan for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sentenced to Two Years. Agitation for Remission. Sympathy with Family
The sentence of two years imprisonment for embezzlement of a few pounds imposed by Judge Docker on the clerk George Victor Delaney has…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Police Court. Taree, Thursday, June 21, 1917. (Before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.m.) Flett Bros. v. John East-away
This was a charge of alleged stealing 1s worth of milk in May last. Mr. L. O. Martin prosecuted, and Mr. Hooke appeared for the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Stealing
Mabel Carmichael was charged with stealing a cardboard box containing wearing apparel, valued at £16 [?]s the property of Katherine…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →An Atrocious Murder
The atrocious murder of a visitor to a Katoomba boarding-house for no other offence than that of wearing and exhibiting a diamond ring…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Court. Taree, Tuesday, June 19. (Before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.m.) About Language
Patrick Mediam was charged with making use of obscene language within hearing of a public street in Taree on June 12…
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