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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

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Police Court. Saturday, May 2. (Before Mr. E. O'Donnell, J.P.)

Western Grazier · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 2

John Wilson, for drunkenness, was admonished and discharged. MONDAY, MAY 4. (BEFORE Mr. Waltrous Brown, P.M., and…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 2

MESSRS. J. F. Makinson, L.M., and G. A. Milla presided in the Licensing Court this morning. Mr. Makinson had been sworn in by Mr. Mills, J.P.,…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 2

MR. J. F. MAKINSON, P.M., presided thia morning. Senior-constable Smith prosecuted. Henry Garvey and another man…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 4

IN the Police Court this afternoon the hearing of the wages case of Edgar v. Bray and party (referred to in the First Edition) was concluded. Mr…

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The Death in the Gaol

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 4

THIS afternoon an inquest was held on the body of William Hughes, who died in the gaol this morning, after having been refused admittance at the…

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Died in Gaol. Another Broken Hill Scandal

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 2

THEEE days ago a MINEE contributor referred at length to the case of an unfortunate man who, though provided with a doctor's certificate and an…

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Self-accused of Murder. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 7 May 1896 · page 2

Charles Hareford, who some time ago assaulted a warder in a train and was sentenced to a farther long term of imprisonment, has made a Statutory…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 1

IN the Police Courb this afternoon the hearing of the wages case of Edgar [?]. Bray and party (referred to in the First Edition) was concluded. Mr…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 2

MESSRS. J. F. Makinson, P.M., G. A. Mills and H. E. Bright, Js.P, presided this morning. Senior-constable Smith prosecuted…

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The Death in the Gaol

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 1

THIS afternoon an inquest was held on the body of William Hughes, who died in the gaol this morning, after having been refused admittance at the…

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General Cable News. The Muswell Lodge Murder. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 2

Milson and Fowler have been committed for trial on the charge of murdering Mr. Smith, a wealthy man living in retirement at Muswell Lodge…

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3rd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. the "Daily Post" Appeal. Upheld by the Supreme Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday Evening

Barrier Miner · Friday 8 May 1896 · page 4

In the Full Court this afternoon, in the Daily Post appeal, the points taken on behalf of the accused at the trial were raised and argued…

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Police Court. (Before Mr. Walterus Brown. P.m.) Wednesday, 6Th Inst

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 2

Joseph Trenary, drankenness in Cleaton-street. Fined 5s, or the rising of the Court. FRIDAY, 5TH INST. Donald McLeod, drukenness in…

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Municipal Appeal Court

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 2

A municipal appeal court was held at the Court House before Mr. Walters Brown P.M. on Thursday, 7th inst. The following appeals were dealt with:—Rich & Co, on…

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The "Post" Conspirators. Released from Gaol. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 2

The Daily Post conspirators, including W. A. Holman and Sam. Smith, were released from gaol yesterday evening, upon the Full Court's decision, reported last…

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Circuit Court. Disposal of the Prisoners

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 2

Six of the prisoners who were sentenced by Chief Justice Darley at the Circuit Court last month for various offences were despatched by the Wilcannia coach this…

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The "Daily Post" Appeal. Upheld by the Supreme Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Friday Evening

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 May 1896 · page 1

In the Fall Court this afternoon, in the Daily Post appeal, the points taken on behalf of the accused at the trial were raised and argued…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1896 · page 2

Mr. J. F. MAKINSON, P.M., presided this morning. Senior constable Smith prosecuted. Five prisoners, charged with minor…

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Criminal Statistics. Increase in the Number of Police Cases

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1896 · page 2

FROM January 1 up to the present date 625 police charge and sommons cases have been dealt with in the local police court, being an increase of 175 over…

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Warder and Prisoner. An Extraordinary Case. Skeleton Keys in Geelong Gaol. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Saturday Night

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 May 1896 · page 2

A warder at the Geelong gaol named Charles Foster has been arrested while on duty at that place. It is alleged against Foster that he supplied…

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