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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

519 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 3 of 26

Policeman Sent to Gaol

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 9

AT Dubbo Quarter Sessions last week ex-Senior-constable Elliott, of Narromine, was charged with the embezzlement of £9, the property of the…

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Coraki Police Court. Tuesday, 7Th February. Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M.

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 4

Frances Meskell summoned Thomas Jackson for insulting language, and Thomas Jackson summoned Frances Meskell for assault. These were cross summonses, and bath cases were…

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Woodburn Land Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 6

THE following cases will be dealt with at the pitting of the Land Court at Woodburn on Monday next, 13th February:—Thomas Casey—A.L. 05-1. Granting or…

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Small Debts Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 2

H. Hartley v. W. Ewart, claim £16 1s 1d Verdict for plaintiff for amount claimed was entered, with one witness's expenses 10s…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 2

On Wednesday, before the P.M. and Mr. J. Ball, J.P.:— ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES William Clement Francis Donaldson. 24, on…

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Lismore Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 2

On Wednesday, before the P.M. Robert Campbell v. John Bugden, money due and owing. Verdict for plaintiff for the full amount claimed, viz., £30, with costs…

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Casino Police court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 2

IN this Court, on Friday last, before the PM., Messrs. D Campbell A.P. Carlton, J.s.P., on the application of Mr. Kissane, for Both parties, two cases,…

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New Licensing Magistrate

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 2

PRIOR to the commencement of business at the Casino Police Court Friday last, Mr. Adrian, P.M., expressed regret at the retirement of Mr. J.T…

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Small Debts Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 2

AT the sitting of this Court on Friday last, before the P.M., Messrs. D. Campbell and A. P. Carlton, J's.P. the following cases were dealt with :—H…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 4

On Monday afternoon, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M. Timothy Flaherty, 33, for being drunk, was Hoed 2s 6d or an hour…

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Lismore Police Bourt

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 3

On "Wednesday, before the P.M. Daniel Connors, 27, and Oscar Connors, 17, were charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on James…

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Lismore Disirict Court

Northern Star · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 3

On Thursday before His Honor Judge Heydon. Wm. Webster v. Mary M'Carthy claim of £25 16s 3d, balance due on…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 February 1905 · page 4

On Monday before Mr. W. M. Fincham. William Charles Adcock, for riotous behaviour, was fined 10s or 2 days' hard labor. For maliciously damaging a night tub, the…

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Casino Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 4

AT this Court on Tuesday last, before Messrs. R. Page and C. O'Sullivan, J.'s.P., W. J. Neeey was charged with assaulting W.A.Towers, in Casino. Mr…

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Judge Driven To Murder

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 5

ON December 31st last a sensational arrest was made by the Berlin police. Dr. Hasse, president of the provincial court of law of Breslau, being taken into…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 5

O[?] Wednesday, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M.. Messrs. j. B[?], J. McLeau, and A. Johnston, J's.P. A HEAVY FINE…

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Small Debts Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 4

A. C. Simps[?] v. John Charles.--Claim £12 0s 10d. T[?] being no appearance of defendant, a [?] for plaintiff was entered…

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Lismore Licensing Court

Northern Star · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 5

On Wednesday before tbe P.M. and Mr. J. Barrie. J.P. Jas Bryant, of the Queensland hotel, was granted a booth license from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m…

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Adjourned Quarterly Licensing Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 3

The application of W. Nolan, Coraki for a booth license for two days during Coraki Show, was granted. Mr. Latch ford for applicant…

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[?] Quarterly Licen[?]ng Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 4

[?]on of W. Nolan, Coraki [?]nse for two days during [?]was granted. Mr. Latch[?]ant…

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