Examination of English law in local justice system prompts reform
A critical discussion argues that ordinary readers could grasp English jurisprudence from Buacke Torne’s Commentaries and see how local courts subvert justice. It questions whether Stipendiary Magistrates have read the text and if not, whether their efficiency to administer justice is compromised. The piece calls for root level reform.
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BuacxeTore
Peninsula mining and public works notes mix with policy
The report covers proposed Adelaide mail timing changes, audit rules requiring annual Auditor-General reports, and spending controls. It then details Parámatta and surrounding mines with lode enlargements, ore yields, new shafts, and director visits while noting improving prospects at Wheal James and Hamlet sites.
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Paramatta
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No. 2
Delta
Harsey
Bowers
Moonta
Jonah
Wuealjimes
Rankines
Wheal Hughes
Rankine
Kitto
Cooper
Kitto’s
N.W
Lax. James
Wheal James
Hamley
Telegraphic News. Dent
The Governor sends ten collars by the Hon Gomont for the Governor General of India. A boy was killed instantly today when a cart shaft entered his brain. Wheat shares fell to £4 then rose to £5. Charas and North East Moontas are quoted at improved prices.
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Adelaide
India
James
Local Court at Moonta Adopts Adjournments and Debts
August 6 session before Messrs Shepherdson Lloyd Herbert and Wyatt. Nicholls v Beer adjourned for a month on plaintiff illness with costs paid. Several other small claims heard. Michel Williams debt £3 11s 4d awarded £1 per month after absence of defendant. Stephens v Marquet and Emesy Taylor heard. modest earnings and weekly payments ordered. Many Ranger cases involve illegal removals of timber and stone. some dismissed or fined 5s with costs.
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Moonta
Messra J
Michel
Williams
Francis Michell
Richards
Rowe
Stephens
Taylor and Sellers
Taylor
Wallaroo
Birks
Ranger
Wilkinson
Iegally
Surret
Tossell
Elthout Costa
Cattle and Sheep Depasturing Cases Fossilized in Crown Lands Row
In a series of small-claims from Crown Lands duties, Sanger v Gock and other depasturing disputes unfold. Ranger reports illegal cutting of timber and unlicensed possession while land possession and licenses feature in Sanders and Davie cases. Woodman v Phillips centers on an assault rumor and cross claims, with the court ordering peace bonds and costs after testimony on August 3.
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Sanger
Gock
Ranger
G. Brown
Ilegally
Rhoceeary
Peters
Aan v. Landers
Alfred Davis Esid
James Lavin
Sanders
Crown Lands
Davie
Defendant
Dean
Crown
Woodman
Stephen Woodman
Howevr
Mary Ann Johnson
Mrs Phillips
Speckman
Michell
Taylor
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Peninsula
Executive Council
Cooper's
Pargmatta
Pitamatta
Kitto's
Cuatta
Challa Patarra
Telegraphic News
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