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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1892

599 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 25 of 30

Despatoh of Police to Tarra[?] wingee

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 October 1892 · page 3

A body of police consisting of about 25 are now under orders to proceed to Tarrawingee, and will probably leave by special train pearly this afternoon…

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Wanted, the Police. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 October 1892 · page 3

SIR,—Will you kindly, insert these few lines in your columns to let the public know where the blacklegs that the Proprietary Company and B[?]xter and…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 October 1892 · page 3

MR. WHITTINGDALE JOHNSON, P.M., and Mr. Mills, J.P., presided ia the Licensing Court this morning. The transfer of the license from Martin Kenny to Hugh…

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Brutal Assault. a "Free Laborer " Goes For a Unionist, And Presents a Revolver. Three Months' Gaol

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 October 1892 · page 3

WILLIAM BOURKE, a "free laborer," was charged before Mr. Johnson this morning with assaulting one Patrick Curran and presenting loaded firearms at him…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1892 · page 2

MR. A. N. BARNETT, P.M., presided in the Police Court this morning. One solitary drunk, representing the male population, was fined 5s. or 24 hours'…

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Reported Reyolt of Police

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1892 · page 4

Now that the strikers have been libelled as far as it has been possible, the police force is picked upon. It appears that news has been received from Broken Hill to the…

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Abigail's Bank. The Court Sits Till Ten at Night. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 October 1892 · page 2

The charges of conspiracy to issue false statements in connection with the Australian Banking Company against Francis Abigail, Roderick M'Namara,…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1892 · page 3

MR. A. N. BARNETT presided in the Police Court this morning. Thomas M'Grath pleaded guilty to an overdose of intoxicants, and showed evident…

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Alleged Stealing

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1892 · page 3

JOHN HURN was charged, before Mr. Barnett, P.M., this morning, with stealing monies, amounting to 5s., the property of Messrs. M'Indoe and Co…

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The Charge Against Unkles. The Accused Convicted. And Sentenced to 8 Months. DENILIQUIN, Saturday (12.40 p.m.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1892 · page 4

The jury having retired in the assault case, that against R. Unkles, of taking part in a tumultuous assemblage on September 10, was called on…

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2nd Edition Miner Office, 4.30 p.m Deniliquin Assizes. The Broken Hill Assault Cases. O'Donnell, Keam, and Morris Acquitted. Jones Found Guilty. [By Telegraph.] Deniliquin, Saturday Morning

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1892 · page 4

When the court opened this morning the charges of assaulting Waters and Penny, "free laborers," at the Proprietary, against Morris. O'Donnell, Keam,…

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3rd EDITION Miner Office, 7 p.m. Deniliquin Assizes. Letting the "Free Laborer" Down Light. He Pleads Guilty to Common Assault. Released on Recognisances. [By Telegraph.] Deniliquin, Saturday (3.13 p.m.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 October 1892 · page 4

After the jury had retired in the case against Unkles, tha case against William Don, a "free laborer," charged with shooting at an Italian named Ferrari with…

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Alleged Assault. The Police Arrest the Wrong Man

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 October 1892 · page 3

JAMES R. IVES was charged this morning, before Mr, Barnett, P.M., with assaulting one Edward O Keefe. Constables Guthrie and Shiels deposed that on…

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The Charge Against Unkles. The Accused Convicted. And Sentenced to 8 Months. DENILIQUIN, Saturday (12.40 p.m.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 October 1892 · page 4

The jury having retired in the assault case that againsf R.Unklea, of taking part in a[?]tumultuous assemblage on September 10, was called on…

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Deniliquin Assizes The Broken Hill Assault, Cases. O'Donnell, keam, and Morris Acquitted. Jones Found Guilty. DENILIQUIN. Saturday Morning

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 October 1892 · page 4

When the court opened this morning the charges of assaulting Waters and Penny, " free laborers," ac the Proprie tary, against Morris, O'Donnell, Keam,…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 November 1892 · page 2

IN the Police Court this morning a few bruised and battered adults bowed respectfully to Mr. A. N. Barnett, P.M. " Free laborers predominated,…

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Alleged Assault. The Police Arrest the Wrong Man

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 November 1892 · page 4

JAMES R. IVES was charged this morning, before Mr. Barnett, P.M. with assaulting one Edward O'Keefe. Constables Guthrie and Shiels deposed that on…

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A Big Burglary. 500 Sovereigns Stolen. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 November 1892 · page 4

Martin's saddlery establishment, in King-street, was entered by burglars last night, and 500 sovs, stolen from the safe. The police have the matter in hand, but…

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The South Quarrel. Accused Before the Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1892 · page 3

THE seven men charged with creating a riot at South Broken Hill on Saturday afternoon last, were brought up, on remand, before Mr. A. N. Burnett, P.M[?],…

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Police Brutality. to the Editor of the Barrier Miner

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 November 1892 · page 3

Sir,—With your kind permission I should like to make a few remarks respecting the actions of the police here, and to also warn them of the dangerous…

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