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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

202 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 11

Bankruptcy Court. Wednesday. May 25

Northern Star · Saturday 28 May 1892 · page 6

BEFORE the District Registrar in Bankruptcy. Mr. E. Jones, P.M., a single meeting in the estate of Robert Knight, of Lismore, was held. Mr. Simmons appeared for bankrupt, and…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, May 25

Northern Star · Saturday 28 May 1892 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and R. M'Kensie, J.P. D. Henderson and Co. v. Perry Bros.—Claim £12 7s 6d advertising. Mr. Shortor for plaintiffs. For…

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Lismore Police Court. Monday, May 30

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 June 1892 · page 2

BEFORe Dr. E. H. L. Pratt, Messrs, R. M'Kenzio and G. Ditchfield, J.'sP. John Keene was charged with assaulting a youth named D. Connors…

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Painful Scene in the Divorce Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 June 1892 · page 6

IN the case Shortals v. Shortals, before, Mr. Justice Windeyer, in the Divorce Court, in which George Shortals sued Cur a divorce from his wife Elisabeth Shortuls,…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, June 1

Northern Star · Saturday 4 June 1892 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate P. Quinn (Inspector of Nuisances) v. Foon Tung.—Breach of the By-laws. Mr. Dickey appeared for complainant, representing the Council…

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Wardell Police Court. Saturday, June 4Th. Before E. Jones. Eso. P.M.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1892 · page 2

A drunk was let off with a caution. J. Burgess, charged with having no visible means of support, was sentenced to three months hard labour in Casino Gaol…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1892 · page 8

BEFORE E. Jones, Esq., P.M., and J. Storey, Esq., J.P. E. Collard v. M. Thompson, for shooting and injuring certain cattle on the…

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Coraki Police Court Monday, June 6Th. Before E. Jones, Esq., P.M., and J. M'Kinnon, Esq., J.P.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1892 · page 8

P. White pleaded guilty to being drunk on Sunday, and was fined £1, or seven days. Fine paid. P. White, N. Straguist, D. Rnynor…

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Lismore Police Court. Monday, June 6

Northern Star · Saturday 11 June 1892 · page 4

B[?] A. J. Simpson, Esq., J. P. Two first offenders, charged with drunkenness, were cautioned and discharged. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, June 8

Northern Star · Saturday 11 June 1892 · page 4

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, Messrs. D. M'Donald and R. M'Kenzie, J's.P. Allen and M'Namurra v. W. Charlton.—Goods supplied £1 13s 10d. Mr. Simmons for plaintiffs…

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Lismore Police Court. Friday, June 10

Northern Star · Saturday 18 June 1892 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. G. Litchfield, J.P. Two first offenders for drunkenness were cautioned and discharged. James Brown for wilfully riding on a footway…

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Lismore District Court. First Day—Monday

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 June 1892 · page 2

THE Court opened at 10 a.m. before His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge. The following members of the legal profession were present:—Barristers: Messrs. R. J…

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Lismore Police Court. Friday, June 17

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

BEFORE T. C. Lodge, Esq., J.P. Patrick Killeen pleaded guilty to having been drunk and disorderly, and was fined 10s, default 3 days Lismore Lockup…

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Lismore District Court. Fourth Day—Thursday

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

THE Court re-opened at 11.30 a.m. S. BARCLAY v. MARTIN DANAHER, TAYLOR; AND BRITON. Damages £50. Mr. Addison, instructed by Mr…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, June 22

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. W. Northcott v. E. Ryan.—Goods, £8s 6d; Verdict for plaintiff, and 5s costs. Same v. C. Riley.—Goods, £1.17s. Verdict for…

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The Northern Star. Saturday Morning, June 25th, 1892. Court Accommodation

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

EVERY succeeding District Court and Quarter Sessions, proves the great lack of accommodation, that exists in the present Courthouse. The business of these courts with…

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Fifth Day—Friday. The Court re-opened at 9 a.m. CURRIE v. O'FLYNN

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 2

His Honor delivered judgment in this case. He found a verdict for plaintiff, damages Is, without costs. CURRIE v. WE[?]ER…

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Lismore District Court. Second Day—Tuesday. BEFORE His Honor Judge Fitzhardinge. W. EMERY v. James Dorrough

Northern Star · Saturday 25 June 1892 · page 6

An action arising [?] in which damages were laid at £200. Mr. Browning instructed by Mr. M'Intosh) for plsinyigg, Mr. O'Ryan (instructed by Mr…

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Ballian Licensing Court. A License Refused at Woodburn

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 June 1892 · page 3

ON Friday, before Messrs, E. Jones, P.M., and E. Mackinnoon, J.P., the onlly business before the [?] Court was the consideration of the application of Mary Hood for a renewal of the license of…

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Licensing Court at Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 1 July 1892 · page 2

RECENTLY the Municipal Council of Coraki made an application to the Minister for Justice for the establishment of a Licensing Court at Coraki…

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