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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1903

248 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 7 of 13

The South Yarra Murder

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1903 · page 2

THE post-mortem examination on the body of Mrs. Scott, the victim of the South Yarra murder, showed that her throat had been cut. There were eight…

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Casino Small Debts Court. Tuesday, June 3Rd (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M.)

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1903 · page 7

THE Canadian Motor Cycle Co. v. A. Grebert.—This was a case arising out of a sale of a bicycle to defendant by A. P. Neil, agent. A. P. Neil and J. Moy also…

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Sentenced for Abduction

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 9 June 1903 · page 4

AT Sydney Quarter Sessions, on Thursday, a married man was indicted for taking away a give named Mary Ann Dowers, aged 16, from the possession…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 June 1903 · page 4

ON Monday, before Dr. Kesteven and Mr. T. G. Hewitt, Js P ALLEGED HOUSE-STEALING. Vincent O'Dwyer 29, labourer, was charged…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 13 June 1903 · page 4

ON Wednesday, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and Messrs. J. Ball and W. Lockett, J[?].P. AFFILIATION. Abraham Mortimer Dixon was charged with…

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Revolution in Servia Murder of the King and the Queen. Ministers Assassinated. London

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 16 June 1903 · page 3

It is reported at Colonge and Buda Pesth that the Servian Army proclaimed Prince Karageorgevitch King of Servia…

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Lismore Police Court. On Thursday, before Mr. A. T. Cochrane, J.P. Alleged Stealing

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 4

John Leo, charged with alleged stealing one pumpkin valued at 4d., was, after hearing evidence, discharged. OBSCENE LANGUAGE…

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Land Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 June 1903 · page 4

THE Land Board for the Laad District of Lismore sat at the Court-house. Ballina, on Tuesday last. The following business was dealt with:—…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 4

A Cumming v. A. Townsond.—Goods sold, £3 0s 6d. A verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed, with 5s costs, was entered. Mr. Parker appeared for…

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The Casino Courts. Tuesday, June 16Th. (Before Mr. Adrian, P.M., and Messrs. D. Campbell and A. P. Carlton, Js.P.) Police Court. Resisting the Police

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 4

WALTER HALL, for whom Mr. Parker appeared, was charged with resisting the police in the execution of their duty. Accused pleaded guilty, but said the…

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Licensing Court. Mr. Carlton here left the Bench

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 19 June 1903 · page 4

The application of Mrs. Annie Mobbs for a renewal of her hotel license at Coraki was granted, and that of Mr. W. Nolan, of Coraki, was also granted, Mr…

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Lismore Police Court. ON Tuesday, before Mr. A. T. Cochrane, J.P. DRUNKENNESS

Northern Star · Saturday 20 June 1903 · page 5

Denis Ryan, 42, labourer, for being drunk, was fined 2s 6d. James O'Connor, 66, labourer, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 5s, or 24 hours…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 27 June 1903 · page 4

ON Wednesday, before Mr. F. G Ad[?]ss, P.M., and Messrs. E. E. Walker and E. Y. Arthur, Js.P. w[?] Miss M[?] v. James Wo[?]poon.—Claim of 14s wages…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 July 1903 · page 5

On Tuesday, before the P. M. DRUNKENNESS. Frederick Seymour, 49, for being drunk, was fined 10s or three days…

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Presentations at the Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 July 1903 · page 4

Prior to commencing the business of the Court on Wednesday, Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., announced that the police were desirous of making a small presentation to Mr. Cochrane…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 4 July 1903 · page 4

ON Wednesday before Mr.[?].G. [?] P.M., and Messrs. J.[?], R. M [?] [?] and D. L. Kesteven, Js P. Police v. John [?]— Carrying [?] on…

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Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Saturday 4 July 1903 · page 4

ON WEDNESDAY, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P. M., and Messrs. [?]. Ball and R. M'Kanzie, Js. P. J. C. M'[?]tosh v. M[?]d Khan — Claim of £23 8s, money due under an agreement, Verdict…

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Lismore Police Court. ON Monday before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M. DRUNKENNESS

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 July 1903 · page 5

Frank Hernall, 32, labourer, for drunkenness was fined 20s or 7days. John Stafford, 40, painter, for being drunk was fined ws 6d, and for offending against…

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Quarterly Licensing Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 2

The application of G. S. Marsh for a renewal of his hotel license at Tatham was granted, Mr. Kissane appearing, for applicant…

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The Casino Courts. Tuesday, July 7th. (Before F. G. Adrian, P.M., D. Campbell and J. T. Junor, Js.P.) Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 10 July 1903 · page 2

A. C. Simpson v. Mrs. Dwyer. Goods sold £11 15s 7d. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed, with costs 5s. Mr. Butler for plaintiff…

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