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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1904

280 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 2 of 14

Lismore Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

On Wednesday before Messers. J. Barrie and J. M. D[?], J's.P L[?] and Co. v. J. E. Jo[?].—Claim £2 14[?] 7d; goods supplied. Ve[?]dict, for plain[?]…

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Casino Courts. Tuesday, February 2. (BEFORE Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and Messrs. D. Campbell, J. T. Junor, and N. Harper, Js.P.) Police Court. Drunkenness

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 2

Alfred Cassin, charged with being drunk, pleaded guilty, and was lined 2s 6d. CRUELTY TO A HOUSE…

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Licensing Court. (Before Mr. Adrian, P.M., and Messrs. D. Campbell and J. T. Junor, L's.M.)

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 5 February 1904 · page 2

A hawker's license was grunted to G. Styles. The application of G. R. Cumming for a renewal of his wine license was grunted,…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday before Mr. F. G. Adrian P.M., and Mr. G. T. Butler. J P. John Delaney, for using obscene language, was fined £1 with 5s [?] costs, or 7 days…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

On Monday, before the P.M. Joel Sing and Laurence Collins were charged with riotous behaviour, and pleaded not guilty…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 4

On Monday, before Mr. F. G. Adria[?], P M. Purtab [?] was charged with being drunk and d[?]ly. and using obscene language. He p[?]d [?]t guilty to both charges…

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Coroner's Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 February 1904 · page 5

The adjourned inquest, concerning the death of Mrs. Saran Stewart, was resumed at the Court House on Monday, before the District Coroner (Mr. F. G. Adrian. P.M)…

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A Cool Theft

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 8

JOHN ALDOUS, a labourer, was charged at the Police Court, Sydney, on Tuesday, with theft. It appeared that Charles Francis Murphy was sleeping…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday, before Mr. F. G. Adrian. P.M., and Mesara. J. Ball. J. Mclean, R. Y. Arthur, and Dr. L Kesteven, J s.P. Policev, John Currie.—Playing an…

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Dissatisfaction in Tasmanian Forces. Court of Inquiry to Be Held

Northern Star · Saturday 13 February 1904 · page 2

The Defence authorities explain that the dissatisfaction displayed by the Tasma[?]ian defence forces is due to their desire to bo put on a different footing to that…

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Lismore Police Court. On Monday,' before Mr. F. G.Adrian, P.M.

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 4

Denis Jordan v Lovel M'Dougall.—Unlawfully assaulting. There was a cross action M'Dougall v. Jordan. Mr. Jones for M'Dougall and Mr, M'Intosh for Jordan…

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Police Official lnspection

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 5

Mr. Garvin (Inepoctor-General of Police) mada his first inspeetion ot the force under his command, in the quadrangle at the Contral Police Station on Saturday…

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CORAKl Police Court. Friday, 12Th February

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 4

BEFORE Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M. Annie Milgate sued D. Maher for the support of an illegitimate child. There was no appearance of defendant, and an order was…

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Electoral Revision Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 2

Nine names were added to the electoral list, and the Court was then closed…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 2

G. Pyers v. M. Gleeson.—Claim £12 3s, for goods sold. Defendant did not appear, and a verdict was entered for plaintiff for…

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Casino Courts. Tuesday, February 16. Police Court. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.m.) Alleged Wife Desertion

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 2

W. Bondfield appeared in custody charged, by virtue of a warrant from Sydney, with wife desertion, and after the evidence of the arresting constable…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 4

On Monday before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and Mr. G. T. Butler. J.P. Police v George Hoskins.—Riotous behaviour. Fined £2 and 2s 6d costs, or 8 days light labor…

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Lismore District Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 4

The District Court opened on Thursday, before His Honor Acting Judge Armstrong. The undefended cases were taken first. D. A. Elliott v. W. Emery.—Claim of £34…

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Lismore Small Debts Court. On Monday, before the P.M. and Mr G. T.

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 4

John Perry v. John Morrison Bridge—Claim £2 7s 10d. Mr Somerville for plaintiff. Verdict for plaintiff, with costs 4s. J. Perry v. J. Maher—Claim 18s 5s. Mr…

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Police Change

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 4

Constable Alex. Russell, for the past two years and eight months stationed at Casino, has received word that he has been promoted, and will proceed to…

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