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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1884

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Lismore Police Court. Thursday, 29Th May

Northern Star · Saturday 7 June 1884 · page 2

Before Messrs. G. LARKIN and J. BARRIE, J. Ps. Thomas Moss, for drunkenness, was admonished and discharged. Henry Williams pleaded guilty to a charge of…

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Supreme Court. Jury Court.—Thursday, June 12. (Before his Honor Mr. Justice Windeyer.) CURRIE v. Municipality of Lismore

Northern Star · Saturday 21 June 1884 · page 2

Mr. Pilcher and Dr. Sly, instructed by Dr. Sly, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. Owen, Q.C., Mr. C. B. Stephen, and Mr. Dawson, instructed by Messrs. Cop[?] and King, for the defendants…

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Law Report. Supreme Court—wednesday, June 11. Jury Court.—(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Windeyer, and a Jury of four). CURRI[?] v. the Municipality of Lismore

Northern Star · Saturday 21 June 1884 · page 2

Mr. Pilcher and Dr. Sly, instructed by Dr. Sly, appeared for plaintiff; Mr. Owen, Q.C., Mr. C. B. Stephen, and Mr. Dawson, instructed by Messrs. Cope and King, for defendant. This…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Saturday, 21St June. Before the Police Magistrate, D. McDonald, and E. Carter, Esqs., J.P.

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 June 1884 · page 3

Mrs. Britton v. George Bell. This was an application for the transfer of a license for the Half-way House, on the Ballina Road; and Mr. N. J. Simmons…

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Lismore Police Court. Saturday, 21St June. Before the Police Magistrate, D. McDONALD, and E. CARTER, Esqs., J.P's

Northern Star · Saturday 28 June 1884 · page 2

Jas. Bonner, charged with being drunk and disorderly, was fined £1, or 3 days' imprisonment. Fine paid. TUESDAY, 24TH JUNE…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Wednesday, 25Th June. Before the Police Magistrate and D. McDonald, Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Saturday 28 June 1884 · page 2

Mr. Allingham, on behalf of Mrs. M. A. Cottee, applied for the renewal of a license for the Freemason's Hotel in Molesworth street. Application granted…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 25Th June. Same Bench

Northern Star · Saturday 28 June 1884 · page 2

The cases, Walker v. Balmer and Harrison v. Boyce, were ordered to be struck out, the plaints having been lost in the Court, fresh plaints to be issued free of cost…

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Lismore Insolvency Court. Wednesday, 25Th June. Before the District Commissioner in Insolvency (Mr. Bray.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 2 July 1884 · page 2

In the Estate of H. Marshall. Mr. Allingham for the Official Assignee, stated that the object of this special meeting was to inquire into an alleged claim of Mr. G. C…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 25Th June

Northern Star · Saturday 5 July 1884 · page 2

Before J. Barrie and D. McDonald, Msqs., J.P. D. Lamond, charged with being drunk, was fined £1…

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Lismore Insolvency Court

Northern Star · Saturday 5 July 1884 · page 2

Before the District Commissioner, J. Bray, Esq. TUESDAY, 1ST JULY. In the estate of Mr. G. C. Britt. The adjourned second meeting in the above…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 2Nd July

Northern Star · Saturday 5 July 1884 · page 2

Before J. Barrie, G. Larkin, and D. Mc Donald, Esqs., J.P. J. Lewis and T. Fenwick—Claim, £1 3s. for work and labor done. Verdict for plaintiff…

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Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia. Supreme Court. Wednesday, June 26

Northern Star · Saturday 5 July 1884 · page 2

In Equity.—(Before his Honor the PRIMARY JUDGE.) MACPHERSON AND OTHERS v. SUTHERLAND AND OTHERS…

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Coraki Police Court. JUNE- 30, 1884. BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and W. Yabsley, Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 July 1884 · page 3

George McIntosh in custody, was charged with drunkenness, and also with using obscene language. For the first offence, he was admonished and discharged for the…

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Land Inquiry Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 July 1884 · page 2

THE sittings of the above commenced at the Court House, before Mr. Commissioner Bolding, Lismore, at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning, the 10th instant, and lasted until 6…

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Lismore Police Court. Tuesday, 15Th July

Northern Star · Saturday 19 July 1884 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. Dr. McLean, charged with being drunk, was cautioned and discharged…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 16Th July

Northern Star · Saturday 19 July 1884 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate, Mossra. G. Larkin, and J. Barrie, J's.P. Dr. Parker v. M. Greenhalgh—Claim £2 2s., for professional assistance. Verdict for…

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Thursday, 24Th July. (Before the Police Magistrate.)

Northern Star · Saturday 26 July 1884 · page 2

J. McCool, charged with drunkenness, was fined £1…

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Lismore Police Court. Tuesday, 22Nd July

Northern Star · Saturday 26 July 1884 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. J. Barrie and D. MacDonald, J.P's. M. Vandewarden, charged with drunkenness (first offence), was cautioned and…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Wednesday, 23Rd July

Northern Star · Saturday 26 July 1884 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Mr. D. McDonald, J.P. On application the transfer of the Royal Hotel, Tintenbar, was grunted, from Mr. C…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 23Rd July

Northern Star · Saturday 26 July 1884 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Mr. D. McDonald, J.P. Thos. Clarke v. J. Greisinger—Claim £10 for losses on resale of cer[?]ain bullocks…

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