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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1887

141 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 8

Lismore Licensing Court. Wednesday, April 6

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1887 · page 3

BEFORE J. Bray, Esq., P.M/. The application of John Gay, for a transfer of the, Royal Mail Hotel, Clunes, from G. Jarvis, was granted. Mr. Allingham…

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Lismore Insolvency Court. Wednesday, April 6

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1887 · page 3

BEFORE the District Commissioner, (J. Bray, Esq., "J.P. In the insolvent estate of Wm. Thompson, boarding housekeeper, of Lismore, Mr. Stocks…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday. April 13

Northern Star · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 2

BEFORE J. Bray, Esq., P.M, andD. M'Donald, Esq., J.P. Wm. Woodward was charged with being of unsound mind…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Wednesday, April 13

Northern Star · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, andD. McDonald, Esq., J.V. Referring to remarks made in the quarterly report of "the Inspector of Licensed houses, the…

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Lismore Insolvency Court WiDNBSDAY, APRIL 13

Northern Star · Saturday 16 April 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the District Commissioner (J. Bray, Esq.) A,trat meeting was held in the insolvent estate of Alex. Keith, of Coraki. Mr. Simmons…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, April 20

Northern Star · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 2

LEFORE J. Brey, Esq., P.M., and J. Earris, Esq.,J.P. Quinn v. Somerville.—Assault. No appear ance of defendant. Fresh summons to be…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, April. 20

Northern Star · Saturday 23 April 1887 · page 2

BEFORE J. Bray, Eaq.. P.M., and.J. Barrie, Esq..J.P. Alliugham v. Brown.—Claim —1 Is for professional services: Postponed to next Court…

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Telegraphic. Grafton Circuit Court. Saturday, 2 P.m

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1887 · page 3

THE Riot case has just started. Mr. Butterworth, assisted by Mr. Scholes, appeared for the Crown. Messrs. Gibson and Norrie appeared for the Roman…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, April 27

Northern Star · Saturday 30 April 1887 · page 2

BEFORE J. Bray, Esq., P.M. Hogan v. Gresinger.—Claim of £5 17. 6d for wages. Mr. Shorter appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Judge for defendant…

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[Abridged from the Clarence Examiner,' April 26.] Grafton Circuit Court. Second Day— Saturday, April 23. The Court opened at 10.15 o'clock before Acting Judge Stephen. the Lismore Riot Case

Northern Star · Saturday 30 April 1887 · page 2

The following persons were arraigned for having at Lismore, on the 26th October last, with other persons to the number of 50, whose names are unknown to the Crown Prosecutor,…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, May 2Nd, 1887. BEFORE Mr. J. Bray, P.M.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 2

A young man charged with being drunk was discharged, it being his first offence. Two young men, charged with riotous conduct, pleaded guilty. Constable Rogers…

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Grafton Assize Court the Lismore Riot Case. Saturday, April 23

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 1

THE Court opened at 10.15 a.m., before his Honor Acting-Judge Stephen. RIOT John Sexton, Patrick Macnamara, Philip Holland…

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Small Debts Court. Monday May 2Nd. Before Mr. J. Bray P.M.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 6 May 1887 · page 2

Joseph. King v W. Sullivan.—Claim of 8s. money detained for 50lbs. of flour. Defendant pleaded not indebted. Constable Rogers stated that no plea had…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, May 4

Northern Star · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and D. M'Doaetd Esq., J.P. Solicitors present—Messrs. Judge, Simmons, and Shorter…

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Lismore Insolvency Court

Northern Star · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 2

BEFORE J. Bray, Esq., District Commissioner. An adjourned meeting in the estate of Alexander Keith, of Coraki, was called. The Insolvent was examined by Hr. Shorter,…

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Lismore Lleenslag Court. Wednesday, 4Th May

Northern Star · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magiatrate, and D. McDonald, Esq., J. P. John Brown applied for a renewal of the license for the Royal Hotel, Woodlark-street,…

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[Abridged from the 'Clarence Examiner. April 30.] Grafton Circuit Court

Northern Star · Saturday 7 May 1887 · page 2

FOURTH DAY—TUESDAY, APRIL 26. The Court opened at 10'15 o'clock before Acting Judge Stephen. THE LISMORE RIOT CASE…

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Lismore Insolvency Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1887 · page 3

BEFORE J. Bray, Esq., District Commissioner. An adjourned meeting in the estate of Alexander Keith, of Coraki, was called…

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Lismore Insoivency Court. Wednesday, 11Th May

Northern Star · Saturday 14 May 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the District Commissioner (J. Bray, Ksq., P.M.) A second meeting was held in the estate of Joseph a Holmes, ol Broad water…

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Lismore District Court. Thursday. 12Th May. (Before His Honor Judge Murray.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 May 1887 · page 4

THE following legal gentlemen, were present— Barristers: Messrs. Fitzhardinge,.O'Ryan, and Cannaway. Solicitors: Messrs Allingham, Judge, Simmons,Shorter, Stocks, and…

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