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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1904

280 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 1 of 14

Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday, before Mr. F.G. Ad[?], P.M. and Mr.F. Morton and Dr. [?], J's.P. [?] M Kenzic, for drunkeness, was f[?]…

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Lismore Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Saturday 2 January 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday, before Mr. E. G. Adrian, P.M., and Mr. F. Morton, J.P. J.E. Joubert v. H. V[?].—Claim of £10 damages for a breach ot contract re[?]…

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Stock Stealing in Victoria

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 7

THE recent formation of a Victorian Stock Protection Association, and its advertisement of £100 reward for "information that will loud to the…

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Attempted Murder

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 4

JOSEPH CLIFFORD BURGESS, a young man who is well known at Framantle, was arrested on Saturday morning on a charge of attempting to kill his wife…

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From Police to Pirates

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 2

A REAL romance of piracy on the high seas was lately enacted by two American officers at tho Philippines. Inspector George Hermann and…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 2

J. B. M'Dougall v. N. Cahey.—Money, lent £5 10s 5d. Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed. Mr. Kissane for plaintiff…

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Casino Courts. January 5. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and Messrs. N. Harper, D. Campbell, J. T. Junor, and R. A. Carlton, Js.P.) Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 2

Ada Letheirine, charged with drunkenness, was fined 2s 6d or five minutes' detention. MAINTENANCE…

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Licensing Court. (Before Messrs. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and J. T. Junor and D. Campbell, Ls.M.)

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1904 · page 2

An application for an auctioneer's license by Mr. W. Scott was granted, Mr. Kissane appearing for applicant. An application from Mr…

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Lismore Police Curt

Northern Star · Wednesday 13 January 1904 · page 4

On Monday. before Mr. W. M. Fincham. J.P. A Unit offender for drunkenness was fined 2s 6d or three hours in the lockup. ALLEGED FALSE PRETNECES…

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Coraki Police Court. Tuesday January 12

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M. A. Taylor was summoned for trespassing on enclosed lands, the property of A. B. Yabsley. Mr. Murphy appeared for defendant who pleaded…

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A Princess's Confession. the Saxon Court Scandal

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 2

A SENSATION has been caused in Berlin by the publication of a book called "The Confessions of the Princess Louise." It was dictated to Baron Ernest von…

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Stranding of the St. Goorge. Marine Court Inquiry

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 15 January 1904 · page 7

THE Murine Court on Friday last inquired into the circumstances attending the stranding of the North Coast steamer St. George, on the night of…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 5

On Wednesday, before Mr, F. G. Adrian, P.M. James Elliott and Raphael.Adams, two lads, were charged under the State…

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Lismore Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Saturday 16 January 1904 · page 5

On. Wednesday before the P.M. Allah and M'Namara v. J. Tompsnn.— Claim of £6 8s 2d, meat supplied. Mr. G. B, Somerville for plaintiff's. Verdict for…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 January 1904 · page 4

On Monday, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M. Waller W. Dunbar, 27, laborer, on [?], charged with using indecent language, was fined £1, or 7 days…

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The Stranding of the St. George. Court of Marine Inquiry

Northern Star · Wednesday 20 January 1904 · page 8

The Court concluded its inquiry into the circumstances under which the steamer St. George was stranded on Little Scal Rocks on December 21 last, and had afterwards to…

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Licensing Court. (Before the Chairman, Mr.F. G. Adrian.)

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1904 · page 2

Mr. Cope, on behalf of E. A. Scharer, applied for a booth license at Kyogle for the 26th January, which was granted. An application for leave of absence for…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P M., and Messrs J. B[?] J. M' Lean, and R. Y. Arthor, Js.P. LARCENY,…

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Licensing Court

Northern Star · Saturday 23 January 1904 · page 4

At Lismore, on Wednesday, a transfer of the license of the Gandurimba hotel from J. B Bugden to Edward [?] was granted. Colin Nelson was granted a renewal of his…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

On Wednesday, before Messrs. J. Barrie and J. M. Dunn, Js P. Police v. William Ross—O[?]ding against, decency, fined 20[?], and costs 2s 6d…

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