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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1893

181 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 5 of 10

Lismore Police Court. MONDAY, MAy 22

Northern Star · Saturday 27 May 1893 · page 7

BEFORE Messrs. J. W. Coleman, and T.G.Hewitt, Js P. Thomas Ryan pleaded guilty to charages of indecent behaviour, and having made use of profane…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. Tuesday, May 23

Northern Star · Saturday 27 May 1893 · page 7

BEFORE the Police Magistrate. John Hanley v. N. J. Simmons— Work done, £8 5s. Verdict for plaintyiff £5 0s 6d. Armstrong and Another v. Charles Archilles.—…

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Over Twenty Years in Gaol

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 4

THERE was discharged from Darlinghurst Gaol during the week John Sheridan, a man who, over twenty years ago, was sentenced to imprisonment for life for robbery…

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Brutal Murder by Natives

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1893 · page 6

THURSDAY ISLAND, Tuesday.—Messrs. Hollingsworth and Lancaster, two bechedemer fishers, arrived last night, bringing further details of the brutal murder…

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Lismore Police Court. Tuesday, May 23

Northern Star · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the Police Magistrate and Mr. J. W. Coleman. J.P. W. Andrews pleaded guilty to a charge of having been drunk and disorderly, and was fined 10s; in…

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Lismore police court. Wednesday, May 31

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 June 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the police Magistrate and Messrs. J. Barrie, and S. Garrard, Js P. Joseph Taisen v. Kerle and Kerle.— Wages, £516s Mr.Proctor for complainant, Mr. Simmons for defendants…

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Goraki Police-Court. Tuesday, 6Th June

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1893 · page 7

BEFORE W. Yabsley, Esq., J.P. William Henry, drunk and disorderly first offence). Fined 5s, or in default 24 hours' hard labour in the lockup. Fine paid…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, June 5Th, 1893

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1893 · page 8

BEFORE Messrs. J. Storey and J. M Kinnon, J's.P. Crown Lands Bailiff V. William T. Yeager — illegal occupation of Crown lands…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1893 · page 8

BEFORE same Bench. George A. Jefferies V. Jeremiah Moynihan —claim of £9 os 5d, goods sold an delivered. Verdiot for amount claimed…

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Lismore Police Court. Monday, June 5

Northern Star · Saturday 10 June 1893 · page 2

BEFORE Messrs. G. Litchfield and T. G. Hewitt, Ja P. Richard Owens pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk and disorderly, and was fined 20s; in…

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Sentenced to Death

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 4

THE trial occupied over three days, when the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder, in which Judge Innes concurred, against Archer, who was sentenced to…

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Coraki Police Court. Monday, June 12th. BEFORE E. Jones, E. Jones, P.M.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 2

P. Gillickv. Horatio Woods. Thiscase, which was for breaking a ferry rope, was, in consequence of the non - arrival of the s.s. Macleay, of which defendant is master, again adjourned…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 2

John Somers v. John White -Claim of £10, value of a horse. Plaintiff stated that he called at defendant 's place and put a horse in the stable; he asked…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, June 14. [?]

Northern Star · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 2

BEFORE tho Police Magistrate, aud Messrs. D. M'Donald and J. M'Lean, Js.P. Mr. W.C. Proctor introduced Mr. Peter Street to the Bench as a gentleman who intended practising in Lismore…

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Lismore Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 2

BEFORE Dr. Berustein, Messrs. D. M'Donald, J. M'Lenn, and J.F.O'Flynn, Js.P. J.M. Godbeo v.F. Ryder—Goods sold, £10 8s [?] Verdict for plaintiff…

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Baskruptcy Court Wednesday June 14

Northern Star · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 2

BEFORE the District Registrar, Mr. E.Jones, P.M. A single meeting was held in the estate of Alexander Campbell. Bankrupt applied for an adjournment for attendance of his solicitor…

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Who is Liable for the Raies Owner or Occupier? a Case of Interest to Municipalities—a Full Court Judgement

Northern Star · Saturday 17 June 1893 · page 4

JUDGMENT was given by the Full Court, Sydney, on Thursday, in a case, Borough of Ashfield v. Ramsay. The Chief Justice, indelivering the…

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Lismore District Court First Day, Tuesday, June 20th

Northern Star · Saturday 24 June 1893 · page 4

THE Court opened at 10.15am. before his Hanur Judge Fitzharlinge The following members of the legal profession were present— Barristers: R.J. Browing…

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Grafton Gaol

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1893 · page 4

IN Committee on the Supplementary Estimated. Mr. J. D. Fitzgerald: While so much has been said about the proposal to…

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Warden Police Court. Saturday, June 24. Before Mr. E. Jones. P.M.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 30 June 1893 · page 7

W. O'Neill, charged with having been drunk and disorderly was found guilty and fined 5s with 'costs of court 4s 10d; in default 24 hours in the lockup…

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