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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

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District Court. (Continued from Second Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 25 July 1892 · page 4

The heiring of the action, Ryan v. Williams and King, for damages for illegally entering was continued. Frederick Norris, bailiff's assistant, denied that he…

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District Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 3

THE hearing of the action, Ryan v. Richards and King, claiming £200 as damages for illegally entering a hotel, was continued before his Honor…

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Court of Quarter Sessions. (Continued from Second Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 4

THE bearing of the charge of perjury, against Daniel Ahearn was continued. The evidence of Harry Daniels, an aboriginal, having been taken, Mr…

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Court of Quarter Sessions. (Continued from First Edition.) LARCENY

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 4

FRANCIS STUBBS was charged with having, at Nuntherungie, on March 27 last, stolen one waggonette, two geldings, and two sets of harness, the property of…

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Court of Quarter Sessions. Tuesday, July 26. (Before his Honor Judge Gibson)

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 3

THE above court was opened this morning, his Honor Judge Gibson presiding. Mr. Armstrong prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. Mr. W. R. Beaver, Crown…

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District Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 4

THE sittings of the District Court were resumed this morning before Judge Gibson, when the following cases were dealt with:—…

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Court of Quarter Sessions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 2

THE hearing of the charge against William Harte, of inflicting grievous bodily harm upon Richard Ham, at Euriowie, was continued before his…

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District Court. (Continued from Second Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 4

ADELAIDE Milling Co. v. J. J. Acres.— Claim £108 for goods sold and delivered. Mr. Henning for plaintiff company, and Mr. A. J. Hall for defendant. Verdict…

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Burglary in Melbourne. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 4

Burglary has been very rife in the city and suburbs of late, and the burglars are increasing in boldness. Last night Constable Foley was shot at by a gang whom…

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District Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 2

THE District Court was brought to a conclusion this morning, his Honor Judge Gibson presiding. PECULIAR IMPOUNDING CASE…

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Municipal Appeal Court. The Block 10 Appeal. An Unexpected Development

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 July 1892 · page 3

THE hearing of the appeal by John Warren, general manager of the Block 10 S. M. Company, was commenced this morning, Messrs. Whittingdale Johnson,…

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INFANTICIDE. Committed for Wilful Murder

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 August 1892 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day Mary Ann Robinson was charged with having, on June 23 last, at Broken Hill, murdered her male infant. Mr. Charles Clark…

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Police Court. Picket Charged with Assault. Remand Granted. Bail Refused

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 2

THE Police Court was crowded at noon to-day, when a picket was brought before Mr. Johnson, P.M., charged with assault[?] The charge was that…

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INFANTICIDE. Committed for Wilful Murder

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 August 1892 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day Mary Ann Robinson was charged with having, on June 23 last, at Broken Hill, murdered her male infant. Mr Charles Clark…

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The Picket Assault Case. Proceedings in the Police Court.. A Nominal Fine Imposed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning David Sullivan was charged, on remand from the previous day, with having, on August 2 (yesterday), asssaulted James Ford…

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Barrier Miner. Wednesday, August 3, 1892 the Picket Assault Case

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 2

MR. WHITTINGDALE JOHNSON himself has told us that he is a magistrate of very considerable experience; and nobody perhaps is prepared to deny…

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The Picket Assault Case. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 3

SIR,—I am requested by Mr. J. F. Pearson to forward to you herewith £1, being the amount received by him at the courthouse this morning as…

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Abigail's Bank. The Ex-Manager Before the Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 August 1892 · page 3

At the Central Criminal Court, to[?] day, before Judge Murray, Roderick M[?]Namara, ex-manager of the Australian Banking Company, on bail, was presented…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 August 1892 · page 2

MR. WHITTINGDALE JOHNSON presided this morning. Valentine Gatti, a lad of about 10 years of age, pleaded guilty to a charge of having deposited rubbish[?]…

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"The Light Brigade." Alleged Assault on a Boy Picket

Barrier Miner · Friday 5 August 1892 · page 2

When a MINER reporter was on tour along the picket lines last night he was supplied with particulars of an occurrence which should be thoroughly…

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