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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1894

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The Divorce Court. Result of a Runaway Match. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 March 1894 · page 1

In the Divorce Court to-day Elizabeth Ellis sought a divorce from her husband. It appeared that the parties had been married four years…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1894 · page 3

MR. A. N. Barnett, P.M., presided this morning. Two "drunks" from the South were fined in small sums…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1894 · page 4

THE following cases additional to those reported in the First Edition were dealt with by Mr. Barnett, P.M., to-day:—…

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Attempted Burglary. Two Frenchmen Arrested. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1894 · page 2

An attempt to rob Bosh and Bartlet, jewellers, city, was made yesterday morning, but was frustrated. The burglars entered from the roof, opening…

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His Last Burglary. An Intender Shot Dead in the Dark. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 March 1894 · page 2

Early yesterday morning a tragedy occurred at Port Melbourne. John M'Kay, a produce dealer, carrying on business there and living in premises…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1894 · page 1

THE following cases additional to those reported in the First Edition were dealt with by Mr. Barnett, P.M., to-day:—…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1894 · page 2

MESSRS. G. A. Mills and H. C. Armstrong, Js.P., presided this morning. Thomas Taylor was charged with having, on February 27, stolen 15s…

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A Breeze in Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1894 · page 2

THERE waa a sharp passage in the Police Court yesterday between Mr. Barnett, P.M., and Mr. Justin M'Carthy, who appeared for the…

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Charges Against Lawyers. Proceedings in the Full Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney; Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 March 1894 · page 4

The Full Court to-day, after argument, gave its decision in the case of Thomas Michael Williamson, solicitor, charged with retaining the…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1894 · page 3

A SITTING of the Licensing Court was held this morning, Messrs. A. N. Barnett, chairman, and G. A. Mills presiding. Sub-inspector Johnston…

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Licensing Court. The Cable Hotel Case

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1894 · page 4

IN the Licensing Court this afternoon the application of A. Lexdeng for a transfer of the license of the Cable Hotel from Percy Boddington again…

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Charges Against Lawyers. Proceedings in the Full Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 March 1894 · page 1

The Full Court to-day, after argument, gave its decision in the case of Thomas Michael Williamson, solicitor, charged with retaining the…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1894 · page 2

MR. A. N. BARNETT, P.M., presided this morning. John Kelly, charged with being drunk and having used obscene…

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Narrow Escape of Murder. Conjugal Infelicities

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1894 · page 4

THE Advertiser has the following particulars of an Adelaide affray briefly reported in our Tuesday's nessages: —"On Monday evening, at about 10…

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Licensing Court. The Cable Hotel Case

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 March 1894 · page 1

IN the Licensing Court this afternoon the application of A Lexdeng for a transfer of the license of the Cable Hotel from Percy Boddington again…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 March 1894 · page 2

MESSRS. G. A. Mills and G. J. Pound, Js P., presided this morning. Senior-constable Smith prosecuted. A man named Jones pleaded guilty to…

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Quarter Sessions. (Continued from Second Edition.) Stealing From a Dwelling

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 March 1894 · page 4

Henry Thomas and David Fleming were accused of breaking and entering a dwelling-house at Poolamacca and stealing therefrom sundry articles,…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 2

MR. A. N. Barnett, P.M., presided this morning. A charge of riotous behavior against M'Carthy, a well-known ped., was…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 March 1894 · page 2

As adjourned sitting of the Licensing Court was held this morning, Messrs. A. N. Barnett (chairman), G. A. Mills, and H. C. Armstrong (members)…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 March 1894 · page 4

MESSRS. H. C. Armstrong and G. A Mills, Js.P., presided this morning. Thomas Ritchie was found guilty of stealing a £1-note, the property of…

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