Court Sittings. Grafton, 19th April
At the Circuit Court Sittings held yesterday, the lad Thompson pleaded guilty to a charge of horse-stealing, and was sentenced to twelve month imprisonment…
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Courts & crime, 1877
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Lismore Police Court. Tuesday, 17Th April. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq, P.M.
Certificates for the granting of Publicans Licenses were granted to Maurice Brosnaban, for the Travellers Home Wyrallah, and Thomas McMahon, for the Farmer's Home…
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We have learnt from several sources (says the Tamworth News) that a fiendish outrage, similar to that perpetrated at Coonabarabran, has been reported to the Warialda and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 2Nd May. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P.M.
Mr. E. W. Allingham appeared for the defendant. "Jacob Gredsingor v. John Oestrich.—This was a charge df assault, and the following…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 9Th May. Before H. S. ELLTOTT, Esq., P.M.
Thomas Moss v. Elizabeth Thompson.— Wilful trespass under 2nd clause of 34th section fo Act, 29 Victoria No. 2. Mr. E. W. Allingham for the plaintiff…
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Keen and cutting words, or even triffing incivilities, indulged in at the expense of counsel, have sometimes met with swift retribution…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lismore Police Court. "Wednesday, 16Th May. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P.M., and A. M. GIRARD, Esq., J.P.
Thomas Moss v. Elizabeth Thompson— Trespass under first clause of section 34, of Impounding Act, 29 Vic., No. 2. Plea, not guilty…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Casino Police Court. Monday, 28Th May. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P.M., J. GRIMES, and H. BOLDING, Esqs., J.P.s
WAGES.—Day v. Vesper—The complainaut claimed £5 18s for balance of wages alleged to be owing to him by the defendant. The complainant's evidence went to show…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lismore Police Conrt. Wednesday, 30Th May. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq, P.M., and J. STOCKS, Esq., J.P.
John O'Neil charged with drunkenness, having pleaded guilty, was fined £1. The same person charged with using obscene language, plea not guilty, was fined £3…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 30Th May. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P.M., and J. STOCKS, Esq., J. P.
Rotiert Mackenzie v. Spencer Cottee— Claim £9 10s, for dishonoured promissory note; adjourned until next Court. James Wilson v. Jacob Gresinger—Claim…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Casino Small Debts Court. Monday, 28Th May. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P.M., J. GRIMES, and H. BOLDING, Esqs., J.P.s
Grady v. Hart—Verdict for £5; undefended; Mr. James, for plaintiff. Grady v. Thompson—A claim for £6 9s for board, lodging, and refreshments. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 6Th June
Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P. M. Mrs. Hannah Nye, a married woman, sued alleged to be due by the latter to the wages as a general servant at the rate of 10s. per…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cas[?] Police Court. Monday, 4Th June. Before H. S. ELLI[?]—, Esq., P. M., and J. Grime, E[?] J.P.
William Sleigh was brought up charged, for that he did on the 31st May, 1877, at Deep Creek, shoot at, with intent to do grievous bo[?]y harm Francis Browning and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Woodburn Court of Requests Friday, 8Th June
Before the P.M., and W. GOLLAN, Esq. J.P. William Greer v. Richard Dagg—A claim for £2 7s 10d for goods sold and delivered, which defendant said were never received…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Woodburn Court of Petty Sessions. Friday, 8Th June
Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P.M., and J. GOLLAN, Esq., J.P. Thos. Goddard v. Margaret Dwyer—For using threatening language. After hearing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lismore Police Court. Tuesday, 12Th June. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., P. M.
A Slaughtering license was granted to Edward Crofton, of the Big Scrub…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Casino Police Court. Monday, 25Th June. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., and John Grime, Esq., J.P.
J. Brown v. G. Layton.—Claim £10 18s, for work and labor done. This was a case under the Masters' and Servants Act, and after bearing the evidence, the Bench made…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Casino Small Debts Court. Monday, 25Th June
Before the P.M., and J. GRIME, Esq., J.P. McLean v. Mooney.—Claim £10, for value of a heifer and steer, which plaintiff bought from R. Burgess, agent for M…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 22Th June. Before H. S. ELLIOTT, Esq., and J. STOCKS, Esq., J.P.
Robert Mackenzie v. Spencer Cottee.— Claim £9 10s. for dishonored promissory note. On a technical objection raised by Mr. Allingham, who appeared for the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ballina Small Debts Court. Before the Police MAGISTRATE, and E. Ross; Esq., J.P.
HICKEY v. GLASSCOTT—This was a claim for £6 14s for balance fo timber delivered by plaintiff to defendant. The defendant endeavoured to set up an acquittance in as…
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