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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1886

132 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 6 of 7

Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 13Th October

Northern Star · Saturday 16 October 1886 · page 3

BEFORE J. Barrie and D. McDonald, Esqs., [?]'sP. Police v. A. Hogan—Using obscene language in a public place. Mr. Allingham appeared for defendant…

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Lismore Licensing court. Wednesday, 13Th October

Northern Star · Saturday 16 October 1886 · page 3

BEFORE E. Carter and D. McDonald, Esqs., J sP. The application of Mr. Chynowerth for a brawer's license, was granted. Mr. Allingham for applicant…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, October 20

Northern Star · Saturday 23 October 1886 · page 3

BEFORB J. Barrie and D. M'Donald, Esq., J.'sP. Police v. R. Baker and J. Marr.—Cruelty to animals. Mr. Allingham for defendants…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, October 24Th, 1886. BEFORE W. Yabslev. Esa., J.P.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 29 October 1886 · page 2

William John M'Aughoy was brought before the Court charged with, that he did in the month of April, 1888, and before tho sequestration of his estate, secrete…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, November 1St 1886

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1886 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. M. M. Campbell, W. Yabsley, and J. White, J's. P. In the case of W. J. M'Aughey, on remand and on bail, charged with…

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Small Debts Court. MONDAY, Nov. 1ST 1886

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 November 1886 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. M. M. Campbell, W. Yabsley, and J. White, J's. P. Estate of H. Johnson and Co. v. D. Newman—Goods sold, 16s 9d. Defendant…

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Wardell Police Court Saturday, Oct, 30

Northern Star · Saturday 6 November 1886 · page 3

Bench—Messrs. Ross,,Bagot, and,James, J.'sP. Arthur A. Knight, a clerk out of employ, was charged with obtaining a pair of boots by false pretences. from D. J. Brown and Co., at…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, November 8Th, 1886

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1886 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. J. Bray, P.M., and H. Williams, J.P. FRAUDULENT INSOLVENCY. W. J. M'Aughey on remand, and on bail,…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, November 10. BEFORE the Police Magistrate and D. McDonald Esq., J.P.

Northern Star · Saturday 13 November 1886 · page 2

P. Malone v. C. Balzer — Detention of a waggonette valued at £19. Mr. Allingham for plaintiff, and Mr. Simmons for the defendant. This case was partly heard in the morning…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Wednesday. November 10

Northern Star · Saturday 13 November 1886 · page 2

BEFORE J. Bray, Esq., P.M., and D. McDonald, Esq., J.P. Application of James Maslem for a colonial wine license for a house to be situated at…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 17Th November

Northern Star · Saturday 20 November 1886 · page 3

PRESENT—J. Bray, Esq., P.M. W. Edward v. M. Clough—Non-payment of wages. No parties. Case struck out. R. Sheather v. J. Connolly—Larcency of a…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Monday, 15Th November

Northern Star · Saturday 20 November 1886 · page 3

PRESENT—J. Bray, Esq., P.M. The application for the transfer of the license of the Royal Hotel, Lismore, from J. H. Beaumont to J. Brown, was granted…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, November 22Nd. Before Mr. J. White. J.P.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 November 1886 · page 4

James Murphy, charged with being drunk, pleaded guilty and was fined 5s or 24 hours' imprisonment. George Moore, charged with being drunk…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, November. 24

Northern Star · Saturday 27 November 1886 · page 3

BEFORE L. Bernstein, Esq., J P., and G. Larkin, Esq., J.P. Bostock V. Eastment.— Postponed for two weeks…

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Lismore Licensing Court

Northern Star · Saturday 27 November 1886 · page 3

THE annual meeting for the licensing of auctioneers for 1887. was hold at the Court-house, Lismore, on Tuesday, 23rd November. Present — J. Bray, Esq, P.M., and J. C. Lodge, Esq.,…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, November 29Th Beore Mr. Yabsley, J.P.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1886 · page 4

William M'Cabe, charged with being drunk and disorderly, making use of obscene language, and resisting the police, was, on the application of Senior-Constable…

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A Case for Police Inquist

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 December 1886 · page 1

A terrible tale of immorality was told as an audience of some 2000 persons in the Domain yesterday, by Mr. George Perry. He said that the landlady of a certain hotel in Woolloomooloo…

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Lismore Police Court. Friday, November 26

Northern Star · Saturday 4 December 1886 · page 2

Before L. Bernstein, Esq., J.P. F. Slaven waa brought up, charged with drunkenness, and fined 5s., or 24 hours. For using obscene language, was fined £1, or 7 days…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, December 1

Northern Star · Saturday 4 December 1886 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate, and Mesurs. Walmsley, Perry, Mclntyre, and Gray, J.P.'s. Official Assignee estate R. G. Balmer v. M. Shaw—Claim £2 4s., subscription. Verdict for…

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Lismore Police Court. Thursday, December 2

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 December 1886 · page 3

Before the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. Perry Walmsley, Bernstein, Barrie, Glasgow, Larkin, J. McIntyre, and W. H. Gray, J.P.'s…

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