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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1890

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 3

HENRY MARKS was this afternoon committed for trial on a charge of obtaining jewellery by false pretences. James Wilson, for illegally detaining a dog…

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Suspected Murder. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY, Thursday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 3

At Townsville traces of blood and marks of a struggle, as well as a man's sash have been found on the bridge over Ross Creek. The police believe it to be a case…

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The Port Fairy Outrage. The Jury's Verdict. Penberthy Committed for Murder. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 August 1890 · page 3

The inquiry into the cause of the death of the woman, Wharton was continued to-day at Port Fairy. The coroner dwelt forcibly on the evidence of the man…

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Premier Prosecutions. Police Court Proceedings Concluded. Shares Cases Withdrawn. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 August 1890 · page 2

The Premier Permanent Building Society cases ended yesterday evening, so far as the Police Court proceedings are concerned. Mr. Panton said that…

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Matters in Melbourne. Police Brought From Country Districts. Support by the Unions. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 22 August 1890 · page 2

The strike is making itself felt in commercial circles, and the local markets are very quiet. The merchants are afraid freights on ocean steamers are to be raised,…

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South Australian Police. Annual Report. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. ADELAIDE, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 23 August 1890 · page 2

The police force of the colony numbers 418, including 28 in the Northern Territory. Commissioner Peterswald, in his annual report on the police force, which…

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Police Offences

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 August 1890 · page 2

THOMAS WILSON was brought before the bench this morning charged with the larceny of a watch, chain, and locket, the property of Rose Fry, from the Silver…

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Excitement in Tasmania. a Non-union Crew Escorted by Police. Launceston

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 August 1890 · page 3

The steamer Flinders got away yesterday with a non-union crew, who were escorted to the vessel by a big body of police…

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Daily Labor Journal. Coastal Owners Giving In. the Police and Military. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 August 1890 · page 2

In consequence of the distorted statements and unfair demands of the Sydney Press, the labor party intends issuing a daily labor defence journal during the…

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A Row in Melbourne. Probability of the City Being Left in Darkness. Arrangements for Police Protection. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 August 1890 · page 2

There are several more interesting developments in the shipping dispute since yesterday. Mr. Wilson, of the Palace Hotel, employed several men to…

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Affairs at Newcastle. the Rioters Before the Court. Matters Quiet. Newcastle, Thursday(4 p.m.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 August 1890 · page 3

The Police Court to-day wan crowded when the rioters' cases were taken. Thomas Walker, aged 68, one of those who threw flour about and. afterwards…

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[By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondents. Situation in Melbourne Ominous. the Gas Supply Almost Exhausted. Darkness Threatened. Police and Military Augmented. Mediation Proposed by the A.M.A. Mr Deakin on Strikes. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 August 1890 · page 2

Cable messages from London state that there is much uneasiness felt there lest ocean-going steamers should be affected by the strike, and the representatives of…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1890 · page 2

THE following cases were disposed of at the Police Court this morning before Mr. Badham, P.M.:— Joseph Brady, for drunkenness, was fined 10s. or seven days,…

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A Larrikin Riot. Police Attacked with Beer Bottles. a Great Fight. the Coppers Victorious. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1890 · page 2

At 1 o'clock on Sunday morning, in Little Latrobe-street, 40 larrikins, each with a bottle of beer, came out of a rightof-way cursing horribly. The police spoke…

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The Swan Hill Murder. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1890 · page 2

The inquest on the body of M'Donald, the Murray River fishermen, at Swan Hill, found murdered on the 26th July, was commenced yesterday. Arthur Henry…

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Affairs in Adelaide. Yesterday's Labor Demonstrations. a Brilliant Display. Good Order Kept. Conference Between Masters and Men. Mounted Police Called In. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1890 · page 2

Yesterday was a general holiday throughout the colony, being Eight Hours Day. The shops were shut and business suspended in the City and Port. The…

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Great Shipping Frauds. the Informers Quarrel Over the Spoil. Probable Ventilation in Supreme Court. Spicy Revelations Anticipated. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 September 1890 · page 3

The BARRIER MINER some time ago was one of the first papers to publish particulars of an affair which is likely to create a big sensation in commercial…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 2

THE following cases were disposed of at the Police Court this morning, before Messrs. Badham, P.M., and M'Namara, J. P.:—Robert Taylor and Maurice…

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Shooting Affray at Darlinghurst Gaol. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent SYDNEY, Thursday (3 p.m.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 3

A draper named R. H. Jamieson called at Darlinghurst Gaol to see Trewin in the debtor's prison to-day. Being admitted, Jamieson immediately drew a revolver…

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[By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondents.) the Situation in Sydney. First Serious Outbreak Non-unionists Attacked. a Fight with the Police. Large Force Stationed at Circular Quay. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 September 1890 · page 3

The first serious disturbance took place last night between 7 and 10 o'clock in the vicinity of Lower George-street, when attacks were made simultaneously on…

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