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Northern Rivers · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1905

519 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 8 of 26

Municipal Appeal Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1905 · page 2

AN Appeal Court, in connection with the Municipality of Casino was held on Saturday, April 29th, before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M. Some 46 appeals were made but…

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Casino Police Court. Friday, April 28th. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and Messrs. N. Harper and A. C. Simposon, J'S.P.)

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1905 · page 4

E. Brooker v. T. Holloway, alleged fraudulent appropriation of the sum of £80, the property of E. Brooker. Mr. Latchford appeared on behalf…

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Casino Police Court. Friday, April 28th. (Before Mr. F. G. Adrian, P.M., and Messrs. N. Harper and A. C. Simposon, J's.P.)

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1905 · page 5

E. Brooker v. T. Holloway, alleged fraudulent appropriation of the sum of £80, the property of E. Brooker. Mr. Latchford appeared on behalf…

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Coraki Police Court. Tuesday, 2Nd May

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1905 · page 8

BEFORE Mr.F. G. Adrian, P.M. Solomon Anthony was summoned for the careless use of fire at Coraki. There being no appearance of defeadant, the case was heard…

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Cleverest Burglar. "American Frank" Sentenced

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1905 · page 9

George Baldwin, 32, who was sentenced to 15 months' hard labor at the Clerken-well Sessions on 23rd February, was stated by the police to be the cleverest…

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Vision of Murder. Dreamer's Evidence

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1905 · page 9

According to the Winnipeg correspondent of the London "Daily Mail," of 9th March, the trial, of Charts King, who was charged with the murder of his…

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Bankruptcy Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1905 · page 4

AT the Coraki Courthouse on Tuesday last, before the District Registrar (Mr. F. G. Adrian), a single meeting of creditors and public examination in the bankrupt estate of William Milgate…

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Alien Marriage Story. Told in a London Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1905 · page 12

The romance of an "alien" marriage contract occupied the attention of the magistrate at Worship street, some curious and amusing incidents…

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From the Police

Northern Star · Saturday 6 May 1905 · page 4

Another "surprise" awaited the newly elevated Sub-Inspector on Wednesday afternoon, when he was asked ta attend at Constable Burgett's residence, where the…

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Lismore Police Court. Wednesday, May 3, 1905

Northern Star · Monday 8 May 1905 · page 2

Before the P.M., and Messrs. E. Ross. A. J. Brown and J. Bill. J's.P. Herbert Henry Brown was charged with alleged [?] desertion. Mr. McIntosh…

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The Federal High Court

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 9 May 1905 · page 2

THE Federal Chief Justice, the highest legal authority in Australia, Sir S. W. Griffith, G.C.M.G., gives a wonderful testimonial to H. A. Barraclough, Ltd.,…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 May 1905 · page 5

Yesterday, before Mr. W. M. Fincham, J.P. Roderick Moran, 40, laborer, for being drunk in Molesworth-street, was fined 2s 6d or two hours…

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Threatening an Archdeacon. Solicitor Charged

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1905 · page 12

A Taunton solicitor, Mr. Henry J. Olement Reed, has appeared before the local magistrates on innumerable occasions in the character of…

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The Federal High Court

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 12 May 1905 · page 5

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

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Police Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 5

A. Hamilton, on remand, charged with a ministering poison, was on the application of the police, further remanded for eight days…

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Police Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 5

Hamilton, on remand, charged with listening poison, was on the applica[?] the police, further remanded for [?]days…

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Lismore Police Court

Northern Star · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 4

On Wednesday, May 10, 1905, before the P.M. Catherine Ryan. 39, was charted with stealing a gold brooch, valued at £7 15s, the…

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Insanitary Police Courts

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 4

Excellent progress has been made in introducing the sanitary method of administering the oath in courts--namely, by substituting for kissing the oft-kissed…

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Small Debts Court

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 5

[?]line Fitzhenry v. John Amos.--[?]for £5 for attendance during illness. [?]dant did not appear, and a verdict [?]ven for the amount. Mr. Kissane…

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Lismore Land Court

Northern Star · Saturday 13 May 1905 · page 5

On Friday, May 12, before the Chairman, W. Freeman, Esq. Confirmation or otherwise: William Back ocp. '04.3: confirmed. Arthur S. O. West,…

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