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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1890

357 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 15 of 18

Police Offences

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 September 1890 · page 2

AT the Police Court this morning, before Mr. C. L. C. Badham, P.M., and Mr. G. A. Mills, J.P., Eliza Corbett, for being drunk and disorderly in Crystal-street,…

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Terrible Murder. a Drunken Husband. a Mad Wife Splits His Skull. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE, Monday Morning

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 September 1890 · page 3

Yesterday a terrible murder was committed in Golden Square, Sandhurst; the victim being Richard Whitford, a miner, aged 60, and the perpetrator his wife,…

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The Prize Ring. Slavin and Sullivan. a Match Talked Of. Rumored Action of Police. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 September 1890 · page 3

The easy defeat of M'Auliffe by Slavin has produced a strong desire amongst the leading spirits in pugilistic circles to arrange a match between Slavin and…

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Murder in New Guinea. Government Resident Killed by Natives. Murderies Captured and Convicted [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 October 1890 · page 3

H. M. S. Harrier has arrived at Cooktown from New Guinea. Signor Loria, a passenger, brings intelligence from Mr. A. C. English that Mr. George Hunter,…

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Horrible Murder. a Quarrel Over a Woman. One Miner Kills Another. Victim Brutally Kicked. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 October 1890 · page 3

Great excitement has been caused at Avoca, a mining town in the north-west of Victoria, by the report of a murder at Avoca Load. George Gouge, a miner,…

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The Sandhurst Murder [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Corrcipoudtnt.. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 October 1890 · page 3

A verdict of wilful murder has been returned against Margaret Whitford, who was charged with the murder of her husband at Sandhurst, Victoria…

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The Peak Hill Murder. a Suspect Arrested, [By TELEGRAPH.] From Our Own Correspondent. Bulli

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 October 1890 · page 3

An arrest has been made in connection with the Peak Hill murder. Detective Cocking arrested a man near Bulli, who is said to have been with the murdered…

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A Strike Quarrel. Attempted Murder. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 October 1890 · page 3

Frank Connors, who fired at Daniel Donovan, as the speediest way of a settlement of differences of opinion concerning the strike, was committed for trial…

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The Peak Hill Murder. The Accused Identified. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 October 1890 · page 3

Peter Hansen, charged with the murder of Duncker, near Peak Hill, has been taken to Peak Hill, and there identified by several as the man who was seen in…

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Licensing Court. (Before C. L. C. Badham (chairman), and G. A. Mills, L. Ms

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 October 1890 · page 2

THE following renewals were granted:— John Lees, Oxford hotel; J. C. Williams, Silver King; P. McMahon, Theatre Royal; John Phillips, Crown and…

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Licensing Court. Thursday, October 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 October 1890 · page 2

(Before Messrs. C. L. C. Badham, chairman, Z. Lane and G. A. Milis, L.M's. A NEW license was granted to H. A. Berkholz, Excelsior Hotel…

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The Strike. Latest from the Capitals. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondents. the Coal Mines. Attempt to Work with "Free" Labor. Conversions at Corrimal. Excitement at Lithgow. Artillery Sent to Bulli. Vale Mine Guarded by Police. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 October 1890 · page 2

In strike matters conversions to the true faith are the order of the day. As previously stated, the Railway Commissioners made arrangements with the…

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Circuit Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 2

THE Circuit Court will begin its sittings on Tuesday next, before Mr. Justice Innea. Jurers who have any bona-fide excuse for non-attendance, such as sickness,…

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The Stri Ke. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. Lively Times at Bulli the Mount Kembla Mine Bushed. Conflict with Police and Military Avoided. the Men Retreat. Sydney, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 October 1890 · page 3

Affairs at Bulli have been rather lively. The non-unionist laborers at Mount Kembla knocked off work at 5 last evening, and proceeded to the camp…

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Circuit Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 October 1890 · page 2

THE criminal sittings of the Supreme Court commence to-morrow before Sir George Innes, at the courthouse. The following is a list of the cases set down…

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A Chinese Murderer. Sentenced to Death. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 October 1890 · page 3

Jimmy Ah Dett was sentenced to death at the Tamworth Assizes for the murder, on April 22, of his paramour, Sarah Ronads…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, October 14. (Before His Honor, Sir George Innes and Juries of Twelve.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 October 1890 · page 2

Mr. J. P. Moriarty prosecuted for the Crown, and Mr. Badham, P.M., acted as sheriff, under commissions produced. LARCENY FROM A DWELLING…

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Circuit Court. Tuesday, October 14. (Before His Honor Sir George Innes and Juries of Twelve.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 October 1890 · page 3

Mr. J. P. Moriarity prosecuted for the Crown, and Mr. Badham, P.M., acted as deptuty sherilf. HOUSE-STEALING…

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Circuit Court. Second Day. Wednesday, October 15. (Before His Honor, Sir George Innes and Juries of Twelve.)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 October 1890 · page 2

Mr. J. P. Moriarty prosecuted for the Crown, and Mr. Badham, P.M., acted as deputy sheriff. WOUNDING WITH INTENT TO MUBDER…

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Circalt Court. the Death Sentenc [?] [?] Corded. Wednesday, October 15. (Before His Honor Judge Inu[?] and Jaries of Twelve.)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 October 1890 · page 3

Mr. J. P. Moriarty prosecuted for the Crown, and Mr. Badham, P.M., acted as deputy sheriff. WOUNDING WIHT INTENT…

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