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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1901

573 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 22 of 29

In a Gambling 'School.' The Police Throw their Net. Make a Fine Haul

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 September 1901 · page 2

A SENSATIONAL raid was carried out by the police on Saturday night, and as the result what is believed to be one of the worst gambling "schools" in Broken Hill was…

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Mr. M'Kinley's Political Opponents. Expressions of Grief. The British Court Goes Into Mourning. Stock Exchanges Closed. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 September 1901 · page 2

Mr. Grover Cleveland, Mr. M'Kinley's predecessor as President, was greatly shocked when told of Mr. M'Kinley's death. He deplored that free institutions…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1901 · page 2

IN the Police Court this morning, before Messrs. Maltland, P.M., and Ivey, J.P., one first-offending drunk was leniently dealt with. Martin Sheeby was fined 10s. or three…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1901 · page 4

MR. MAITLAND, P.M., adjudicated in the Police Court to-day. Several cases of drunkenness were dealt with. Three, being first offenders, were treated on the half crown…

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The War. [Reuter's Message.] Transvaalers Charged with Treason. Seizure of Important Documents. London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 September 1901 · page 2

Mr. Bro[?]ckq, one of the Transvaalers arrested the other day, is charged with treachery and treason. Documents seized in his house showed that…

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Attempted Murder. SYDNEY

Western Grazier · Wednesday 18 September 1901 · page 2

An attempted double murder was made at the railway camp at Araba, near Newcastle, on Saturday night. Two families had spent a carnival…

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Broken Hill Circuit Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 September 1901 · page 2

The Executive yesterday afternoon appointed Judge Gibson to preside over the Circuit Court, to open at Broken Hill on September 30…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1901 · page 2

MR. MAITLAND, P.M., had once more to deal with Occilia Pendergast. The incorrigible female was found drunk in Iodide-atreet, and, as her previous convictions now tally 47, a…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 September 1901 · page 1

IN tte Licensing Court this afternoon, before Messrs. Maitland, L.M., and Eley, J.P., renewals of totel licenets were granted to william Hall Birdseye, Willyama Hotel; Assid…

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Raid on a Gambling School. Defendants Before the Court. A Salutary Warning

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 September 1901 · page 4

THE adjourned hearicg of the "gambling school" cas[?] in the Police Court this morning excited a good deal of public interest, and the court was crowded…

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Betting Shops in Sydney. a Magistrate's Threat. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 4

At the Central Police Court yesterday afternoon the man Hunter, charged with assisting to conduct a betting shop in Market street, was convicted and fined £30—in…

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Raid on a Gambling School. Defendants Before the Court. A Salutary Warning

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 September 1901 · page 8

THE adjourned bearing of the "gambling school" cases in the Police Court this morning excited a good deal of public interest, and the court was crowded…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1901 · page 2

MR. MAITLAND, P.M., adjudicated in the Police Court to-day. Andrew Hall was fined 5s or 24 hours for drunkenness and 10s. or three days for indecent language. Charles…

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Victorian Tragedies. James Walsh Committed. The Case of S. Little. A Scene in Court. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 September 1901 · page 4

The coroner's jury yesterday afternoon returned a verdict of wilful murder in the case of George Hill, one of the "Crutchy Push," who was so dreadfully wounded…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 4

In the Licensing Court to-day, before Messrs. [?]tland, P.M., and Eley, J P., the licerse of Thomas Henry George Young, for Tatter[?] Hotel, was renewed. Two coach…

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The Appeal to the Hague. Court Incompetent to Move. London, Tuesdsy

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 September 1901 · page 2

The Council of The Hague Court of Arbitration declares that it is incompetent to more in the matter of the Boer appeal to the Conrt for intervention…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 September 1901 · page 4

IN the Summons Court to day, before Mr. Maitland, P.M., Matilda Lucas pleaded guilty to using indecent language. Nine previous convictions were provid, and she was…

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The Late Mr. M'kinley. Trial of Czolgosz. Found Guilty of Murder. Remanded for Sentence. Miss Emma Goldman Discharged. [Reuter's Message] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 September 1901 · page 2

Evidence given at the trial of Czolgosz for the murder of Mr. M.Kinley at Buffalo showed that while tn prison, in the presence of several witnesses, accused…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 September 1901 · page 4

IN the Summons Court to-day, before Mr. Maitland, P.M., Matilda Lucas pleaded guilty to using indecent language. Nine previous convictions were proved, and she was…

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Boer Leaders Captured. Sentenced to Perpetual Banishment. London

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 September 1901 · page 2

Ten Boer leaders captured by British since September 15, when Lord Kitchener's proclamation came into force, have been sentenced at Pretoria to…

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