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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1885

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 3

THE following cases have been heard during the week.— Wednesday, 29th April, before the Police Magistrate, and S. Garrard, Esq., J. P.,—C…

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Lismore Licensing Court

Northern Star · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 3

Wednesday, 6th May, before the Police Magistrate and D. McDonald, Esq., J.P.,—On the application of Mr. Allingham, a booth license was granted to Mrs. Cottee, for Sports to held…

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Lismore Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Saturday 9 May 1885 · page 3

Wednesday, 6th May, before the Police Magistrate and D. McDonald, Esq., J.P.,—Postponed case—A. H. Leu v. C. Bennett—£9 for goods sold; no appearance, case struck out…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, May 13

Northern Star · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Mr. D. McDonald, J. P. Henry Goodwin v. Robert McCutchen— Assault…

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The Open Column. To the Editor of the "Northern Star." the Circuit Court and the Late Fire

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 May 1885 · page 3

SIR,—"The play so lies, that I must bear a part," and I trust that you and your readers will bear with me for a short time, till that part is played. In the 'Chronicle' of the…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, May 20

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1885 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. D. McDonald, J. P. Wm. Voysey charged with drunkenness, second offence, was cautioned and discharged…

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The new Court House

Northern Star · Saturday 23 May 1885 · page 3

IT will be seen by our Police Court Reports that the authorities here have taken possession of the new Court House Buildings, just completed, on the Church-hill, at Newtown, where from their…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 27Th May. Before the Police Magistrate, and W. Blackman Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1885 · page 2

The following cases were called, but there was no appearance of either party,— P. Quinn v. Ah Ye, Same v. Ah Sim, and Same v. J. Greenhalgh, for resisting the bailiff…

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Thursday, 28Th May. Before the Police Magistrate, and W. Blackman Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1885 · page 2

Laurence McCann, charged with cruelty to animals, by riding a horse with a sore back, was sentenced to 6 weeks' imprisonment, with hard labor, in Casino Gaol…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 27Th May. Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. W. Blackman, and D. McDonald, J.P's

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1885 · page 2

E. W. Allingham v. J. Greenhalgh—Claim £5 11s. 8d., for prefossional services. Some evidence being taken in the case, and the defendant pleading a set-off for moneys paid,…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Wednesday,, 27Th May. Before the Chairman (Mr. J. Bray, P.M.), and Mr. D. MoDonald, J. P.

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1885 · page 2

This Court was called at noon, but adjourned until 2 o'clock, when the following Renewals of Publicans' Licenses were applied for,— Samuel Smith, for the Royal Hotel, Wardell…

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Lismore Land Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 June 1885 · page 2

THE first sittings of the above Court under the new Land Act commenced at the Court House, on Friday morning last (29th May), when there were present on the Bench W…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 3Rd June

Northern Star · Saturday 6 June 1885 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. J. S. Hunt v. W. Saville and E. Cooper— Absenting themselves from apprenticeship. This was a case of two youths absenting…

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Revision Court. Wednesday, 3Rd June

Northern Star · Saturday 6 June 1885 · page 3

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and S. Garrard, Esq., J.P. Chas. Braggy appeared to object to his property in Molesworth-street being assessed at…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, 1St June. Before J. Bray, Esq., P.M., and W. Yabsley, Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 June 1885 · page 2

J. McClymont sued W. Baillie for £7 5s. 10d. wages due. A contra account was put in, and evidence given on both sides. After a short consultation, the Bench gave a verdict for £6 4s. 6d…

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Supreme Court, Sydney. Macpherson and Others Versus Sutherland and Others

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 June 1885 · page 2

IN EQUITY.—Before his Honor the Primary Judge, on May 19. Mr. Darley, Q.C., Mr. W. G. Walker, and Mr. G. Campbell, instructed by Mr. H. Salway, for the plaintiffs;…

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Lismore Police Court. WEDNESDAY, 10th June. Before the Police Magistrate and S. Garrard, Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Saturday 13 June 1885 · page 2

R. Gibson v. P. Henessy—Using threatening and abusive language. Mr. Allingham for the plaintiff. The defendant pleaded guilty…

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Lismore Appeal Court Wednesday, 10Th June. Before the Police Magistrate, and S. Garrard, Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Saturday 13 June 1885 · page 2

Joseph Greenhalgh appeared to appeal against the assessment of property at North Lismore, but, after taking evidence, the Bench upheld the assessment…

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Supreme Court, Sydney. Macpherson and Others Verus Sutherland and Others

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 June 1885 · page 4

Will not interfere with the rules of a voluntary association, save to protect some civil right or interest which is said to be infringed by their operation." It was quite sufficient that they…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 17Th June

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 June 1885 · page 4

Before the Police Magistrate, D. McDonald and G. Larkin, Esqs., J.P. E. W. Allingham v. J. Greenhalgh—Claim £5 11s. 8d., for professional services. After…

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