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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

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The Wilcannia Murder

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1894 · page 4

MYLES M'GRATH, who is to be tried at the Circuit Court opening on Monday for the murder of Fellowes at Wilcannia, arrived under police escort…

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The Assembly. Arming the Police

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1894 · page 2

Mr. Haynes, without notice, asked Sir G. R. Dibbs if he would inform the House if it was at his suggestion that the Inspector-General of Police…

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[A Singular Case. a Sub-Inspector Charged with Illegal Detention

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1894 · page 1

IN the Police Court this afternoon, a case of a peculiar nature was dealt with. Sub-inspector Johnston was charged with illegally detaining a silver…

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Circuit Court. The Criminal Calendar

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1894 · page 4

THE following is the list of criminal cases to be dealt with by Mr. Justice Foster at the Circuit Court which opens on Monday:—…

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The Melbourne Murder. Still Another Theory. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1894 · page 4

There is nothing fresh of much importance to report in connection with the murder of Eugene Posset at North Melbourne. So far there is absolutely…

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The Melbourne Murder. a New Theory. The Woman's Antecedents. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1894 · page 1

There is still little in the shape of any new discovery concerning the mysterious murder of Eugene Posset on Wednesday morning in…

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The Bank Tragedy. Opening of the Inquest. the Evidence of the Police. What the Neighbors Say. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 April 1894 · page 2

Although the quest of the police for the murderers of Mr. M'Kay at Barraba has not yet been crowned with complete success, what is believed…

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The Circuit Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 2

SEVERAL cases of unusual public interest are to be tried at the Circuit Court opening on Monday. That one to which most local attention will no…

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Circuit Court. The Criminal Calendar

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 1

THE following is the list of criminal cases to be dealt with by Mr. Justice Foster at the Circuit Court which opens on Monday:—…

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The Melbourne Murder. Still Another Theory. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 1

There is nothing fresh of much importance to report in connection with the murder of Engene Posset at North Melbourne. So far there is absolutely…

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The Melbourne Murder. Detectives on the Trail. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 4

The detectives are now very hot on the trail of the North Melbourne murder. Some of the murdered man's jewellery has been found in one of the…

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The Barraba Tragedy. The Arrest of Cummins Accused before the Court Remanded for Eight Days. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 April 1894 · page 4

There was great excitement in the city over the news of the arrest of a man suspected of being one of the perpetrators of the Barraba murder…

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The Circuit Court. The Wilcannia Murder Trial. The Jury Return into Court. Not Guilty, Because Insane. (Continued from Second Edition.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1894 · page 4

THE jury which was empanelled to try Myle[?] M'Grath for mureer retired at 3.45 to consider their verdict. At 4 45 the jury returned to court, and…

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The Circuit Court. The Wilcannia Murder Trial. The Defence. His Honor's Charge to the Jury. (Continued from First Edition)

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1894 · page 4

IN the charge of murder against Myles M'Gra[?], further witnesses for the Crown were called. William Dell said [?]e owned the gun…

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Circuit Court. Opening of the Sessions

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1894 · page 3

THE half-yearly Circuit Court was opened in the court-house this morning, his Honor Mr. Justice Foster presiding. Mr. W. A. Edgar was Crown…

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The Melbourne Murder. Detectives on the Trail. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1894 · page 1

The detectives are now very hot on the trail of the North Melbourne murder. Some of the murdered man's jewellery has been found in one of the…

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Alleged Murder. The Wilcannia Tragedy. The Charge Against Myles M'Grath. The Case for the Crown. The Line of the Defence

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1894 · page 3

Myles M'Grath was charged that he did, at Wilcannia, on December 9, feloniously and maliciously murder Charles Fellowes. Mr. Moriarty, of…

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The Barraba Tragedy. The Arrest of Cummins Accused before the Court. Remanded for Eight Days. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Saturday Evening

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 April 1894 · page 1

There was great excitement in the city over the news of the arrest of a man suspected of being one of the perpetrators of the Barraba murder…

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Circuit Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1894 · page 3

THE half-yearly Circuit Court was continued in the courthouse tooday, Mr. Justice Foster presiding. Mr. W. A. Edgar was Crown Prosecutor,…

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The Melrourne Murder. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 April 1894 · page 4

The detectives are stated to be still "on the trail" of the man who is supposed to know a lot about the North Melbourne murder, but they are very…

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