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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1884

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The Northern Star. Saturday, November 29, 1884. The Land Court

Northern Star · Saturday 29 November 1884 · page 2

THE announcement made by the Grafton newspapers, and semi-officially, that Grafton in to be made the head quarters for the new Land District of the Clarence, Richmond,…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 3Rd December. Before the Police Magistrate, R. E. de B. Lopez, and D. McDonald, Esqs., J. Ps

Northern Star · Saturday 6 December 1884 · page 2

During the past week, some 14 persons were charged with drunkenness in its various stages, obscene language, &c., have been brought before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. Barrie…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 3Rd December. (Same Bench)

Northern Star · Saturday 6 December 1884 · page 2

A. Latter v. F. P.. Allan—Claim £10, for breach, of agreement. Mr. Allingham for the plaintiff, and Mr. Shorter for the defendant…

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Supreme Court. Thursday, 27Th November. Jury Court.—(Before his Honor Mr. Justice Innes and a jury of four.) Yabsley and Another V. LLOYD

Northern Star · Saturday 6 December 1884 · page 2

Mr. M. H. Stephen, Q. C. and Mr. O'Connor, instructed. by Mr. Norrie, of Grafton, for the plaintiffs; Mr. Owen, Q.C., and Mr. Nash, instructed by Messrs. Heron and Smith, for the…

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Ballina Police Court. Friday, 19Th December

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 December 1884 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. Ross. Perry, Walmsey, and McKinnon, J.P's. Inspector of Nuisances v. W. J. Langham.— Allowing pigs to stray in Muniopality. De…

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Curly Harry. a Story About Old Times. Chapter I.—the Murder

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 December 1884 · page 1

"WATTY," said my mate, Tom Connor, as he entered the tent, just as I was boiling the tea billy, "I've just dropped…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 24Th December

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 December 1884 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. W. Grattan, charged with being drunk (first offence), pleaded guilty, and was cautioned and discharged…

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Lismore Licensing Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 December 1884 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate (Chairman), and Messrs. D. McDonald and E. Carter. On the application of Mr. Allingham, the following were granted,—…

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