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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1904

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The Story of the Blacks. The A[?]origines of Australia. (Published by Special Arrangement.) Chapter Vii. the Darling Blacks. Sir Thomas Mitchell's Exped[?]tions. Murder of Cunningham the Botanist

Northern Star · Saturday 16 July 1904 · page 1

The party found the blacks very useful after they had left the river, as they would indicate each morning the distance to the next water, and would show the most…

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The Cost of Drink in Gaol

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 19 July 1904 · page 4

REFERENCE is made by the Comptroller-General of Prisons in his report on the operations of the department during the year 1903 to the enormous…

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Coraki Police Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 8

ON the 8th instant, before Messrs. J. M'Kinnon and F. W. Scharer, J's. P. John Braxton, John Wilson, and Micheal Murphy were each fined 5s, or the " rising,"…

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A Daring Theft

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 6

THE Melbourne detective police are making inquiry into a robbery which was successfully made at the Union Bank on Monday afternoon. Shortly…

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Police Court. Indecent Language. Mary Driscoll v. Joseph Lancaster

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 8

Mary Driscoll deposed : I am a married woman, and have been a resident of the district for about 23 years ; know defendant ; remember June 22nd last…

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Casino Courts. Tuesday, July 19. Before Messrs. D. Campbell, J. T. Junor, and N. Harper, Js. P. Licensing Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 22 July 1904 · page 8

The application of J. J. Newton for a booth license for Tabulam races was granted, Mr. Kissane appearing for applicant…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday before Messrs. J. Bar[?]e(Chairman), J. Macgregor Dunn and J. B[?] J's.P Charlie Kong, a Chinaman, on remand, was…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 6

On Monday, before Messrs. W. Lockett and W. M. Fincham. J[?].P. James Lardner, for using indecent language, was [?] 10s, or three days…

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The Story of the Blacks. The Aborigines of Australia. (Published by [?]Special Arrangement.) Chapter Vii. the Darling Blacks. Sir Thomas Mitchell's Expeditions. Murder of Cunningham the Botanist

Northern Star · Saturday 23 July 1904 · page 3

Shortly after leaving these " Spitters " the explorers fell in with another tribe whose bearing was most friendly, and from whom they…

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Casino Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 26 July 1904 · page 2

On Monday, before Messrs. A. C. Simpson and E. O'Sullivan Js.P., Valantine Dease, on remand, charged with stealing a purse containing money, was…

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Murder of Mrs. Veitch. Confession by the Prisoner

Northern Star · Wednesday 27 July 1904 · page 2

When confronted with evidences of his act, the apprentice Williams, who is a tall young man, aged 19, made a full confession. He said he had hurt his [?] while, working in…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Thursday 28 July 1904 · page 1

On Manday, before Mr. W. M. Fl[?], J. P. DRUKENNESS. A [?] off[?], for [?] drunk. was f[?]…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 4

On Monday, before Mr. W. M. Fincham, J.P. DRUNKENNESS. A first offender, for being drunk, was fined…

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Lismore Land Court

Northern Star · Saturday 30 July 1904 · page 4

Intending selectors mastered in strength at the Lismore Land Office.On Thursday, when several portions of country land were thrown open for conditional purchase, The…

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Casino Police Court. Before Mr. J.W. Fletcher, P.M.

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 7

Valentine Deese, on remand, was charged with stealing a purse containing a sum of money from one Robert M'Guiness. Mr. Kissane appeared for accused…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 5 August 1904 · page 7

The only case in this court was brought by S. J. Brooker against Mrs. R. Murray for good sold and delivered, valued at £2 10s. After evidence of…

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Casino Licensing Court. Tuesday, August 2Nd

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

BEFORE Mr. J. W. Fletcher, P.M., and Messrs. J. T. Junor and D. Campbell, Justices of Peace. The application of Mrs. A. Mobbs…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 3

On Monday before Mr. J. W. Fletcher, P M Berialba. a Hindon, on a charge of [?]io[?]ns behaviour, was fi[?]d 5[?] or 21 hours…

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Licensing Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 August 1904 · page 7

Before Mr. Fletcher, Acting P.M. and Messrs. J. Barrie and G. T. Butler, J.P.'s. Dominic Caspelin applied for a wine licence for premises at Clunes…

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Small Debts Court. Wednesday, August 19

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 August 1904 · page 5

Before Mr J. M. Fletcher, being P.M. Howes Bros. v. S Bartlett.—Claim £18 4s 9d. goods sold. Verdict for plantiff. Dr. Bernstein v. Thos. Claney.—Claim £15…

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