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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

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Quarterly Licensing Court

Northern Star · Saturday 22 April 1905 · page 4

On Wednesday, before the local Bench. George P. Adkins applied for the issue of a Conditional license for hotel premises to be erected at South Lismore on the site occupied…

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Casino Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1905 · page 3

MEESRS. R. PAGE and N. Harper, J's.P., on Saturday disposed of the Casino Police Court—…

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Murder of Two Children

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 25 April 1905 · page 4

AT the Circuit Court, Goulburn, on Tuesday, Sarah Selby pleased not guilty to a charge of feloniously murdering Clarinda and Hope Selby, at North…

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The Broadmeadows Murder

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 April 1905 · page 5

On Monday last before Mr. Justic Walker, at Armidale, Alfred James Gillespie was arraigned on a charge of feloniously and maliciously…

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Lismore Police Court. On Tuesday, April 25, before the P. M.

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 April 1905 · page 4

John Wharton pleaded "not guilty" to a charge of having since November 13, 1904, neglected to contribute to the support of Catherine Mary Wharton, at Casino. The…

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Lismore Small Debts Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 April 1905 · page 4

On Wednesday, before the P. M. F. Fredericks and Son v Henry Browning, claim of £5 18[?] goads sold. Mr. Jones for plaintiffe. Verdict for plaintiffs, with 11s…

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Police Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1905 · page 4

AT the Casino police court, on Tuesday, before Mr. R. Page, J.P., S. Evans was fined 5s for being drunk and disorderly. Fine paid J. Maloney (not…

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The Federal High Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1905 · page 8

THE Federal Chief-Justice, the highest legal authority in Australasia, Sir S. W. Griffiths, G.C.M.G., gives a wonderful testimonial to H. A. Barraclough, Ltd., the well-known city…

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Extraordinary Scene Outside a Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 28 April 1905 · page 6

THE trial of Alfred James Gillespie, who is charged with the murder of William M'Auley, at Broadmeadows, was continued at the Circuit Court,…

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The Tatura Murder

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 29 April 1905 · page 9

Particulars of what is known as the Tatura (Vic.) murder are most revolting. The corpse, minus the head, was found tied up in a sack…

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Licensing Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1905 · page 2

RENEWALS of licenses were granted to A. Buchanan, of Fairy Hill Hotel, and Richard Greenstreet, of Myrtle Creek. Mr. Cope appeared for both applicants…

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Licensing Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1905 · page 2

RENEWALS of licenses were granted to A. Buchanan, of Fairy Hill Hotel, and Richard Greenstreet, of Myrtle Creek. Mr. Cope appeared for both applicants…

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Small Debts Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1905 · page 2

J. MILGATE v. W. Burns--Claim for £6 2s 6d. Verdict for plaintiff, for whom Mr. Cope appeared. F Scheiler v. W. Baker.--Claim for…

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Casino Courts. Friday, April 28th. (Before Messrs. F. G. Adrian. P.M., and N. Harper, A. P. Carlton, A. C. Simpson, and D. Campbell, J's.P.) Police Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1905 · page 2

A HAMILTON, on remand, charged with administering poison at Myrtle Creek, was again remanded for eight days, on the application of the police. The Bench said…

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Casino Courts. Friday, April 28th. (Before Messrs. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and N. Harper, A. P. Carlton, A. C. Simpson, and D. Campbell, J's.P.) Police Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 29 April 1905 · page 2

A HAMILTON, on remand, charged with administering poison at Myrtle Creek, was again remanded for eight days, on the application of the police. The Bench said…

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Lismore Polige Court. On Wednesday, before the P. M. and Mr. G. T. T. Butler, J. P

Northern Star · Saturday 29 April 1905 · page 4

Frank M'Carmack appeared in answer to a summons charging him with having permitted disorderly persons to continue on his licensed premises on Sunday, April 9. Mr…

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Casino Police Court

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

The regular wiling of this Court was held on Friday last, and continued up to 10 p.m. on Friday. The presiding magistrates were:—The P.M. (Mr.Adrian),…

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Licensing Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1905 · page 3

A SITTING of this Court was held in Casino on Friday last, before the P.M., Messrs. D. Campbell and A. P. Carlton, J'S.P…

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Appeal Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1905 · page 3

THE P.M. held a Municipal Appeal Court in Casino Saturday last. The Mayer (Ald. Cope), Council Clerk (Mr. Geikio), and valuators (Messrs. Elliott…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 May 1905 · page 4

On Monday, before Mr. Adrian, P.M. John Murray was charged with using inde[?]nt language in Woodlark-street on 29th April. The accused pleaded guilty and was…

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