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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

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Murder at Port Melbourne. a Woman Pounded to Death. Her Negro Paramour Arrested. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 July 1894 · page 1

A foul murder occurred at Port Melbourne early this morning. Fred Jordan, an American negro, aged 25, and Alfred Johnston, a Norwegian, both…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 July 1894 · page 4

MESSRS. A. N. Barnett P.M., and G. A. Mills, J P., presided this morning. Albert Whitehead, charged with being of unsound mind, was remanded for a…

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The Port Melbourne Murder. Accused Before the Court. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 July 1894 · page 1

Alfred Johnston, one of the men arrested at Fort Melbourne yesterday on suspicion of being concerned in the murder of the woman Hicks,…

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The Fort Melbourne Murder. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 July 1894 · page 4

The inquest on Minnie Hicks, wno is alleged to hare been murdered at Port Melbourne by the negro Jordan, will be held to-morrow…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 July 1894 · page 1

MESSRS. A. N. Barnett. P.M., and G. A. Mills, J.P., presided this morning. Albert Whitehead, charged with being of unsound mind, was remanded for a…

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The Fort Melbourne Murder. [By Telegraph.] Milboubne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 July 1894 · page 1

The inquest on Minnie Hicks, who is alleged to have been murdered at Port Melbourne by the negro Jordan, will be held to-morrow…

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Mysterious Murder. a Contractor Killed in his Tent. Similarity to Previous Unpunished Murders. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 July 1894 · page 2

A telegram from Mackay reports that the police there have received information of a murder near Habant. There are but meagre reports so far…

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3rd EDITION Miner Office, 6.30 p.m. the Melbourne Murder. Jordan Committed. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 July 1894 · page 4

An inquest was opened to-day at the morgue on the body of Minnie Crabtree, otherwise known as Hicks, who was murdered on Friday morning last…

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The Melbourne Murder. Jordan Committed. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 July 1894 · page 1

An inquest was opened to-day at the morgue on the body of Minnie Crabtree, otherwise known as Hieks, who was murdered on Friday morning last…

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Action of the Queensland Government. The West Alive with Police. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 July 1894 · page 2

It is understood to be the intention of the Government to cope with any disturbances that may arise out of the pastoral dispute through the medium…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 July 1894 · page 3

MESSRS. A. N. Barnett, P.M., and G. A. Mills, J.P., presided this morning. Several "drunks" were dealt with…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 July 1894 · page 4

AN adjourned sitting of the Licensing Court was held this morning, Messrs. A. N. Barnett, chairman, G. A. Mills, and C. Eley presiding…

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The Needle Murder Case. Mrs. Needle in the Dock. The Evidence. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 July 1894 · page 4

Almoat the entire interest of Melbourne people at the present moment is centred in the proceedings at the Police Court, where Martha Needle stands…

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The Needle Murder Case. Mrs. Needle in the Dock. The Evidence. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 July 1894 · page 1

Almost the entire interest of Melbourne people at the present moment is centred in the proceedings at the Police Court, where Martha Needle stands…

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The Needle Murder Case. Continuation of the Hearing. The Doctor's Evidence [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 July 1894 · page 4

The hearing of the charges of poisoning Louis Juncken and attempted poisoning of Herman Juncken against Martha Needle was resumed to-day in the City…

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The Needle Murder Case. Continuation of the Hearing. The Doctor's Evidence. [By Telegraph.] Meibourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 July 1894 · page 1

The hearing of the chargea of poisoning Louis Juncken and attempted poisoning of Herman Junckon against Martha Needle was resumed to-day in the City…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 July 1894 · page 4

MESSES. G. A. Mills and John Thompson. Js.P., presided this morning. Henry Bloomfield was found guilty of stealing an axe, valued at 7s. 6d., the…

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3rd EDITION Miner Office, 7 p.m. the Needle Murder Case. Continuation of the Preliminary Hearing. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Monday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 July 1894 · page 4

The preliminary hearing of the charges of poisoning and attempted poisoning against Martha Needle was resumed at the Polios Court to-day…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 July 1894 · page 1

MESSES G. A. Milla and John Thompson. Js.P., presided this morning. Henry Bloomfield was found guilty of stealing an axe, valued at 7s. 6d., the…

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Attempted Burglary. Averted by a Strange Chance. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 July 1894 · page 4

What might have proved a very sensational burglary was prevented last night by the merest accident right in the heart of Collins-street. Annie…

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