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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1896

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A Forger Sentenced. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 1

In the Criminal Court John Thomes Maynard, convicted of forging a cheque, has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment, with hard labor…

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The Case of W. STACK. Released from Gaol

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 February 1896 · page 4

IN 1892 William Stack was convicted at Broken Hill before Judge Gibson of assault, and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment He was at the…

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The Case of W. STACK. Released from Gaol

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1896 · page 4

IN 1892 William Stack was convicted at Broken Hill before Judge Gibson of assault, and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. He was at the…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 4

MESSRS C. J. Pound and H. E. Bright, Js.P., presided to-day. Senior-constable Scott prosecuted. Kate Marshall, for being drank and…

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3rd Edition Miner Office, 6 p.m. the Transvaal Raid. Dr. Jameson and his Officers Charged. Cases Postponed and Bail Allowed. [By Cable.] London, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 4

Dr. Jameson and his officers, who are under arrest, were landed quietly and anived unexpectedly in the city this afternoon. A small crowd,…

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Small Debts Court. Monday, 24Th Inst. Before Messrs E.O'Donnell and W. F. Stanbury, Js.P

Western Grazier · Wednesday 26 February 1896 · page 2

T. Byrno v. Geo. Rayner cash lent £13 14s court and balliff's costs £2 3s. The sum of £14 16s was paid into court. Verdict given for balance £1 2s…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 4

MESSRS. F. HARRINGTON, H. E. Bright, and T. Hall, Js.P., presided to-day. Senior constable Scott prosecuted. A lad of 14, on remand, vas charged…

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The Transvaal Trouble. Dr. Jameson Cheered in Court. The Crowd Rebuked by the Magistrate. The "Forged Telegram." Searching Trains for Arms. [By Cable.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 2

The Bow-street police coard was crowded yesterday afternoon when Dr. Jameson and his officers were brought up on remand. The crowd cheered…

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The Transvaal Raid. Dr. Jameson and his Officers Charged. [By Cable] London, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1896 · page 1

The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:- Dr. Jameson and his officers, who are under arrest, were landed quietly…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 1

MESSRS. F. HARRINGTON, H. E. Bright, and T. Hall, Js.P., presidid to-day. Senior constable Scott prosecuted. A lad of 14, on remand, was charged…

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The Collarendabri Murder. O'Connor Charged. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1896 · page 2

At the Collarendabri police court yesterday O'Connor, [?]ecently arrested on suspicion, was charged with the mysterious murder near Collarendabri…

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Late Cable News. British and Foreign. Dr. Jameson. Charged Before the Police Court. Making War Against a Friendly State. the Doctor Cheered. London, February 26

Western Grazier · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 2

Dr. Jameson and others who took part in the Transvaal invasion worn brought before the Police Court in London to-day, charged with having…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 March 1896 · page 2

MESSRS. F. Harrington and C. J. Pound, Js.P., presided this morning. Senior-constable Smith prosecuted. A "drunk" was le[?]ieptly dealt…

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News From the Islands. Cruel Murder of Castaways. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 March 1896 · page 4

The barque Chittor has arrived from the Solomon Islands. She brings little news beyond the usual budget of murders and head [?]unting. At…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1896 · page 2

MESSRS. H. E. Bright and G. A. Mills, Js.P., presided this morning. Seniorconstable Smith prosecuted. Catherine Wright was charged, on…

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News From the Islands. Cruel Murder of Castaways. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 3 March 1896 · page 1

The barque Chittor has arrived from the Solomon Islands. She brings little news beyond the usual budget of murders and head hunting. At…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1896 · page 2

MESSRS. J. Thomson, H. E. Bright, and J. Dunstan, Js.P, presided this morning. Senior-constable Smith prosecuted…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 4 March 1896 · page 4

Is the Licensing Court to day, Messrs. Dunstan and G. A. Mills presiding, hawkers' licenses were granted to two applicants. Eugene M'Laughlin was…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 March 1896 · page 4

MESSRS, F. Harrington, H. E. Bright, sod T. Hail, Js.P., presided to-day. Senior-constable Smith prosecuted…

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The Singular Robbery. Two MeN Charged

Barrier Miner · Thursday 5 March 1896 · page 3

THOMAS RYAN and Thomas Pendergast were conjointly charged in the Police Court this morning with the larceny, on Saturday last, of one dress,…

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