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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1893

181 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 10

Lismore Police Court. Monday, March 13

Northern Star · Saturday 18 March 1893 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. G. Litchfield and R. M'Kenzie, J'sP. J. Scott was charged with obstructing a constable in the excention of his duty, and was fined 20s,…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, March 15

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 March 1893 · page 2

BBPOKH Mew lira. R. M'Kenzie and G. Litchfield, J's. P. School Attendance Officer r. William Barnes — Neglecting to send children to school 70 days in…

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Interesting Case of Assault. Father Morrissey v. Father Cassidy

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 6

AN interesting case of alleged assault came before the Police Magistrate, Messrs. S. Macnaughtan, D. Shearer and A. H. Garvan, J's.P., at the Maclean…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, March 22

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. William Tickle pleaded guilty to a charge of riotous conduct in the public street. Fined 40s and 2s 5d costs…

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A New Lantern for Police

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1893 · page 4

THE Home Office is considering the advisability of adapting to the Metropolitan Police an invention whereby electricity supersedes oil in the policeman's lantern. The light,…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, March 22

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. P, Quinn v.J. Faulks. — Claim of ½ 6s 4d. Verdict for plaintiff for 17s 4d, with 8s costs. Mr. Dickey for plaintiff…

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Sydney Supreme Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 March 1893 · page 4

BEFORE His Honor Mr.Justice Windeyer, and a jury of four,on March 21; [?] [?]…

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Lismore Police Court. Monday, March 20.d

Northern Star · Saturday 1 April 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrato. P.M. quade pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk and disorderly, and was fined 40s, in default, 14 days imprisonment. He also pleaded guilty to a…

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Wardell Police Court. Saturday, 25Th March

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1893 · page 4

BEFORE E. Jones Esq., P.M., and J. Wyness, Esq., J.P. The legal profession was represented by Mr. Robison, of Lismore, and Mr…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 7 April 1893 · page 4

BEFORE same Bench. Armstrong and Webster v. J.M'Rae No service. C. T. Bagot v. C. Broander. No…

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Lismore Police Court. Monday, April3

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1893 · page 2

BHPORE the Police Magistrate. Humphrey Moynanham pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk and disorderly, and was fined 5s, in default, 24 hours imprisonmeont…

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Lilsmore District Court and Sawmill

Northern Star · Wednesday 12 April 1893 · page 3

MR. Nicoll asked the Attorney—Gunornl,—(1.) Is he aware that at. the recent sittings of the district court, held at Lismoro, Acting-Judge Harris peremptorily ordered Mr. James…

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Murder at Deep Creek

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 14 April 1893 · page 8

IN our last issue we alluded to the finding on Thursday of the body of the Leamer, a Portuguese, of Deep Creek, who had been missing since the previous Saturday night…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, April 12th

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Msgistrate, Dr. [?] and Messrs. R. M'Kenzie, G. Litchfieldan Gray, Js P. Michael Farrah, George Farrah, [?]…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Wednesday, April 12

Northern Star · Saturday 15 April 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, Messrs. [?] and W.H.Gray, Js.P. W.Waddington v. Thos. Watson.— [?] 17s 10d. Verdict for plaintiff…

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Reseigh Martin Sentenced

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1893 · page 8

AT the Sydney Quarter Sessions last Friday before Judge Backhouse, Reseigh Martin was tried for false pretences. Accused stated that in November last he met…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, Aoril 19

Northern Star · Saturday 22 April 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate, and Messrs. J. Barrie and D. M'Douald, J's.P. CATTLE STRALING. Arthur A. Stead ami Alfred Stead were charged…

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Lismore Police Court. Saturday, April 22

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 April 1893 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. G. Litchfield, J.P. John Kenny pleaded guilty to a shargo of indecent behaviour, and was fined 20s, in default, 7 days in Lismore lookup…

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A Magistrate Puzzled

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 April 1893 · page 4

A CASE which in police court records can safely be classed as unparalleled came before the "Water Police Court on Thursday. Mr. Johnson, S.M., was the presiding magistrate,…

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Quarterly Licensing Court. Tuesday, April 25

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 April 1893 · page 2

THE Quarterly Licencing Court was held yesterday before the Chairman (the P.M.) and Messrs. D. M'Donald and J. Barrie, Js.P., Ms.L.B.... Edward Gaulway applied for a renewal of his…

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