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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1887

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Lismore District Court. Thursday, November 10. Before his Honor Judge Murray

Northern Star · Wednesday 16 November 1887 · page 4

Barristers present—Messrs. O'Ryan, Harris, Cookshott, Byrne, and Cannaway. Solicitors — Messrs. Norrie, Allingham, Simmons, Stocks, and Shorter…

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Lismore District Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 November 1887 · page 2

WE take particulars of the following case, tried at the above court on Saturday last, from the STAR:—D. Campbell v. R. Scoles—£100, for slander…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 16Th November

Northern Star · Saturday 19 November 1887 · page 4

Before the Police Magistrate, D. McDonald, and E. Carter, Esqs., J.P. Jas. O'Flynn v. Thos. Brooker—Disobeying lawful commands…

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Lismore Land Court. MONDAY, 21 St November

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 November 1887 · page 3

THE above Court, in which there are 80 cases set down for hearing, commenced its sittings on the above date before W.,. Blackman Esq. (Chairman), and.D. McDonald, and S…

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Casino Land Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1887 · page 3

THE above was held on the 15th instant, when the chairman (Mr. W. Blackman) and Messrs. J. C. Irving mid S. Gerrard comprised the Board. The following…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 23Rd December

Northern Star · Saturday 26 November 1887 · page 3

Before the Police Magistrate. J. Boylan, for being, 'drunk and using obscene language, was fined 10s or 10 days. J. Griffin, for begging, was, cautioned, and…

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Lismore Land Court. Tuesday, 22Nd November

Northern Star · Saturday 26 November 1887 · page 2

Before W. Blackmnn, Esq, (Chairman), and D. McDonald,, and S. Garrard,,. Esq's., J.P/ Joseph Atkin, 40 acres, parish Tunstall…

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Lismore Land Court. Friday, 25Th November

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 November 1887 · page 3

Before W. Blackman, Esq., (chairman). D.McDonald, and S. Garrard, Esqs., Js.'P. Edward. McDonaugh, transferred to John Peate, 100 acres, Nimbin. Recommended…

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Insolvency Court, Sydney

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 2 December 1887 · page 3

INSOLVENCY Court, Sydney, Monday, November 21, before the Deputy Chief Commissioner. RE Robert Pyers. Examination of witness. Mr. Bruce Smith,…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 30Th November

Northern Star · Saturday 3 December 1887 · page 2

Before the Police Magistrate, L. Bernstein, and J. Bartie, Esqs., Js.P. The following Auctioneers' Licenses were granted:—Mesars Jas Irvine, Gundurimba;…

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Lismore Insolvency Court. Wednesday, 30Th November

Northern Star · Saturday 3 December 1887 · page 2

Before the District Commissioner, J. Bray, Esq., P.M. A meeting in the estate of J. H. Beaumont, of Byron Bay, was catted…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 30Th November

Northern Star · Saturday 3 December 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. The following cases were called:— E. Wright v. A. Hogan—£7 5s for half share in rations, &c…

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Court Report. To the Editor of the " Northern Star."

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 December 1887 · page 3

SIR,—In your issue of the 3rd instant, I find the following, and as it is not quite correct, kindly allow me to set matters right: " Small Debts Court, Lismore. McLennan…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday. December 5Th

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Me[?] W. Yabsley and J. white, Js.P. Jock, an aboriginal, was charged stealing certain articles the property…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 December 1887 · page 2

W. L. Murphy v. Joseph Macho—of £2 14s 2d. Goods sold and [?] Verdict for plaintiff. Same v. Patrick Casey—Goods…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday 7Th December

Northern Star · Saturday 10 December 1887 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, L. Bernstein, and W. Walmsley, Esqs., J's.P. The foltowing gentlemen were also present, but did not adjudicate on the case:—J…

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Lismore Licensing Court. Wednesday, 7Th December

Northern Star · Saturday 10 December 1887 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. Mr. Allingham applied for a transfer of the license of the Freemasons' Hotel, Lismore, from Mrs. M, A. Cottee to Mr. George…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, 7Th December

Northern Star · Saturday 10 December 1887 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate,W. Walmsley, and W. Gray, Esqs., J'a.P. J. McLenan v. W. J. Wilson-Claim £2 14s for trespass of a cow…

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Lismore Police Court. Monday, 19Th December

Northern Star · Saturday 24 December 1887 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Megistrate. Jas. Sullivan, charged with being drunk and disorderly, and otherwise misbehaving himself, was fined £4 for one offence, and £2 for the…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, 28Th December. Before the Police Magistrate, D. McDonald, J. Barrie, and T. C. Lodge, Esqs, J.P's

Northern Star · Saturday 31 December 1887 · page 2

Upon the Court opening the Police Magistrate said that it being the first appearance of Mr. Conly Dickey, he had much pleasure, on behalf of the Bench, in welcoming that…

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