Clerk of the Peace Registers 1
| No. | Prisoner. | Offence. | Date of committal. |
| 321 | Martin Henaghan | Soliciting to commit a felony | 2nd August 1900 |
| Place of committal. | Committed for trial at. | When received. | When sent. | To whom sent. |
| Byron Bay | Lismore | 7 August 1900 | 9-9-1900 | DCP |
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The Lismore Chronicle and Richmond River Courier, Fri 5 Oct 1900 2
LISMORE QUARTER SESSIONS
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THE Quarter Sessions were opened yesterday morning, before His Honor Judge Heydon. Mr RJ Browning acted as Crown Prosecutor.
Martin Helyman [aka Martin Henaghan] was charged with soliciting William Kenny to commit a horrible crime on the 1st August.
Accused pleaded not guilty.
The following jury were empanelled:—William Pestall, Alfred Jenner, William Whitney, William J Dockerill, John Hunter, James O’Connor, William T Harris, Stephen Hill, John R Thorburn, William Gorton, Edward Boyle, David Weir.
The evidence in this case is totally unfit for publication.
Edward Kelly and Constable [Arthur Herbert] Belson gave evidence for prosecution.
Accused gave evidence on his own account.
The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the accused was discharged.
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Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Sat 6 Oct 1900 3
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
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Lismore, Friday night.
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The Quarter Sessions concluded to-day. Martin Henaghan, alleged soliciting to commit a felony, acquitted; Thomas Funn, unnatural offence, found guilty, and sentenced to 2½ years; Robert Armstrong, cattle stealing, 3 years; John Bryce, receiving stolen property, 12 months; Percy Vickery, larceny, 6 months; Caspar Stock, larceny of woodwork of a building, acquitted; Joseph De Silva, assault, acquitted.
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The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate, Sat 6 Oct 1900 4
LISMORE QUARTER SESSIONS.
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THE Quarter Sessions opened on Thursday before His Honor Judge Heydon, with Mr RJ Browning as Crown Prosecutor.
The bar was represented by Messrs Ackland, Sheridan, and local members of the profession.
On his Honor taking his seat on the Bench, the Police Magistrate (FG Adrian, Esq,) said, on behalf of the Bench of Magistrates and Court officials, he wished to welcome his Honor Judge Heydon to this district. As Magistrates they congratulated themselves upon having such a capable judge, and one whose great experience and legal knowledge must be of great service to the district. They recognised that his Honor would support them in the faithful discharge of Her Majesty’s duties. They also felt that in Judge Heydon they had a very strong administrator of the law, and one who would help them in any difficulties that might occur. Regarding the officials his Honor would find they would help him in connection with his work as judge. On behalf of the Magistrates and Court officials he had much pleasure in welcoming his Honor to the district.
Mr RJ Browning, on behalf of the Bar, also welcomed his Honor, and endorsed all the remarks of Mr Adrian. He congratulated the town as the centre of an important district upon having secured such a successor to the late Judge Coffey. He was sure that the decisions of his Honor would give as much satisfaction here as they had done on the Clarence.
Mr NJ Simmons, on behalf of the solicitors, also extended a cordial welcome to his Honor.
His Honor said it gave him particular pleasure to hear the words of welcome and kindly expressions from the Magistrates and officers in this important town which was the centre of one of the most important districts in the colony. He thought the complimentary things said of him were much too flattering. He could only hope that he would be able to deserve them, and as far as any efforts on his part were concerned they shall not be found wanting. Regarding the magistrates he would do everything possible to strengthen their hands. The duties of the Magistrates were very important indeed, and upon the spirit and efficiency with which these duties were performed depends a great deal of the peace and prosperity of the community. He was sure the district possesses a high body of men. He found the members of the bar and solicitors who had appeared before him in the discharge of their duties were ever ready to assist in expediting the business of the court. The demise of Judge Coffey, whose untimely death was a public misfortune, is lamented by all. He (his Honor) knew him for many years, having practised at the Bar with him, also as a Judge. He again thanked them for their warm welcome and kindly expressions.
The jury list was then called over, and the jurymen, with a few exceptions, answered to their names. Satisfactory explanations were made for the absentees. Several jurymen were also excused from attendance.
Mr John Ball, the newly appointed magistrate was sworn in as a Justice of the Peace.
Martin Henaghan was arraigned charged with an alleged attempt to commit a felony at Byron Bay. Accused, who was undefended, pleaded not guilty.
Jury: William Pestell, Alfred Jenner, Wm Whitney, William J Dockerell, John Hunter, James O’Connor, William T Harris, Stephen Hill, John Faulkner, William Gorton, Edward Boyle, David Weir.
The evidence in this case was of a nature that does not admit of publication.
After hearing the evidence, the jury retired for seventeen minutes and returned with a verdict of not guilty. Accused was thereupon discharged.
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The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser, Fri 12 Oct 1900 5
LISMORE QUARTER SESSIONS
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THE Quarter Sessions opened at Lismore on Thursday, 4th instant before His Honor Judge Heydon, Mr Browning prosecuting for the Crown.
Prior to the regular business of the Court being taken up the Police Magistrate, in a well-worded speech, welcomed Judge Heydon to the district, on behalf of the Magistracy and Court officials, and expressed the hope that all would work in harmony. In His Honor the necessary qualifications of a capable administrator were very marked. Similar compliments were paid by Mr Browning for the Bar, and these were warmly acknowledged.
Mr John Ball was then sworn in a magistrate of the colony, and the regular business of the Court proceeded with.
Martin Henaghan, charged with an attempt to commit a felony at Byron Bay, was found not guilty.
1 SRNSW: NRS849, [5/3084], Clerk of the peace registers of criminal depositions received, Nov 1895-Dec1901, p. 189, R2762.
2 The Lismore Chronicle and Richmond River Courier, Fri 5 Oct 1900, p. 5.
3 Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Sat 6 Oct 1900, p. 5. Emphasis added.
4 The Northern Star and Richmond and Tweed Rivers Advocate, Sat 6 Oct 1900, p. 4.
5 The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser, (NSW), Fri 12 Oct 1900, p. 8.