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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1890

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The Peak Hill Murder. An Open Verdict. Mansen Charged with the Murder. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 October 1890 · page 3

The inquiry into the death of Charlea Dmuker, found murdered near Peak Hill, was concluded yesterday. The verdict was that the deceased was…

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Circuit Court. Thursday October 16. (Before His Honor Judge Innes and juries of twelve.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 October 1890 · page 3

Mr. J. R. Moriarity prosecured for the Grown, and Mr. Badham, P.M., acted as deputy sheriff. RAP[?]…

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

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 October 1890 · page 2

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

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Murder of a Lubra. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 October 1890 · page 2

The brutal murder is reported of a young lubra named Rosie, four miles from Streaky Bay, by her husband, an aboriginal known as Milly. The accused…

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Circuit Court. Fourth Day. Friday, October 17. (Before His Honor Sir George Innes and Juries of Twelve.)

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 October 1890 · page 2

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

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Coercion in Ireland. Balfour Depends His Myrmidons. He Believes in a Policeman's Word! Mr. Morley Charged with Misrepresentation. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 October 1890 · page 3

The Bight Hon. A. J. Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, addressed a public meeting at Newcastle-onTyne yesterday. He justified the…

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Stealing a Bulldog

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 October 1890 · page 2

JOHN POLGLASE appeared at the Police Court this morning on a charge of larceny of a bulldog. The evidence showed that the prisoner had sold the dog for £1,…

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Broken Hill Circuit Court. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 October 1890 · page 2

The next Circuit Court at Broken Hill will commence on Wednesday, April 22, and the following one on Wednesday. October 22, 1891…

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A Maori Outbreak. Detachment of Police Sent to the King Country. [By Cable.] Auckland

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 October 1890 · page 3

A native fanatical chief, named Mahaki, is causing a disturbance at Tekuni, in the King Country, in consequence of which a detachment of armed police was sent…

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The Police Court a Tent Thirf

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1890 · page 2

GEORGE HOLME, who was yesterday sentenced to six months' imprisonment on two charges of larceny, again appeared at the Police Court this morning for the…

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Assault and Battery

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1890 · page 3

THE case of Simpson v. Robinson for assault is being heard at the Police Court this afternoon, but as 18 witnesses are to bs examined there does not seem to be…

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Suspected Murder. Attributed to Unionists. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1890 · page 2

On Tuesday, Luke Connolly, aged 60, a watchman on the wharf, was reported to be missing. Yesterday his body was found in the Yarra. There was an…

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Disturbance at Corrimal Colliery. the Mine Blockaded. Mr. Mitchell Appeals for Police and Military. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 23 October 1890 · page 2

There was a slight disturbance at the Corrimal mine yesterday afternoon. Mr. Joseph Mitchell, M.L.A., telegraphs as follows:—"The miners are determined…

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Assault Case

Barrier Miner · Monday 27 October 1890 · page 3

THE case of Simpson v. Robinson for assault, part beard on Thursday, was continned at the Police Court to-day. Eight witnesses on each side were supoenned…

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A Nihilist Nest. Russian Police Strike a Plant. Forged Notes and Seditious Pamphlets. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 October 1890 · page 3

Nihilist printing offices have been discovered at Odessa and Tepkersa. The police on searching the offices fonnd three million forged rouble…

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Chinese Gaol-Breakers. The Kalfe Used. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. ADELAIDE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 October 1890 · page 2

Tang Chow Chin and Hing Loom escaped from Port Darwin gaol on October 23, while working in the experimental gardens. One was captured next…

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An Assault Case

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 October 1890 · page 2

JAMES HOARE was charged on romand at the Police Court this morning with assaulting Simon Ryan at the Pinnacles. The plaintiff stated that there had been a…

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Railway Burglary. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. SYDNEY, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 November 1890 · page 3

It has transpired that on Saturday night the Eveleigh Railway Station was burgled, and the door of the iron safe removed and £50 stolen…

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The Richmond Abortion Case. Verdict of Wilful Murder. Mrs. Taylor and her Accompliees Committed. [By Telegraph.] From Our Own Correspondent. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 November 1890 · page 3

The adjourned inquest on Martha Cook, dressmaker, who died at Richmond on October 21, was concluded yesterday. The jury found that death resulted from…

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A Serious Assault

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 November 1890 · page 2

THE case of Simpson v. Robinson for assault, the hearing of which has occupied two days, was concluded at the Police Court at 10 o'clock last night. The evidence,…

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