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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1902

582 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 30

Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

JOHN SOCKE, on remand, charged with disobeying an order of the court for the maintenance of his wife, was again brought before Mr…

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The Work of the Police

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

"ONE WHO KNOWS" writes:—"The police are neglecting matters of pressing neglect, yet extra work is placed on them when there are so many…

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Evidence in Murder Trials [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

At the Grafton Circuit Court Charles Cornelius was charged with the murder of a Chinaman, who mysteriously disappeared some time…

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Who Is Smythe's Wife? Farther Complications. The Other Mrs. Smythe Charged with Bigamy. Smythe Fights a Solicitor. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

At the Central Police Court yesterday afternoon, George W. Smythe, of Broken Hill, remanded from Balmain, appeared to answer a…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 3

IN the Police Court this morning, before Messrs. Maitland, P.M., and Maley, J P., Richard Morwick had to answer two charges of being…

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Bendigo Labor Secretary Arrested. Charged with Embezzlement. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 April 1902 · page 2

Hercules Hanton, late secretary of the Bendigo Trades and Labor Council, has been arrested charged with the embezzlement of £5 from…

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The Arbitration Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

The members of the Arbitration Court (Mr. Justice Cohen and Messrs. W. D. Cruickshank and S. Smith) were sworn in yesterday, afternoon…

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Aboriginal Crimes. Ingham Waterhole Mystery. Revolting Story of Cannibalism. Confession by Two Blacks. Another Murder Near Cooktown. [By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 29 April 1902 · page 2

The Ingham waterhold mystery has been cleared up. The dead body found in the waterhole proves to be that of an aboriginal who was…

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Drilling in Goulburn Gaol

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 3

MANY excellent reforms, says the Daily Telegraph, have of late been introduced into the gaols of New South Wales. It will be news to many, however,…

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The Arbitration Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 April 1902 · page 2

Regulations covering the procedure to be adopted by unions in submitting cases to the Arbitration Court, and also the schedule of fees,…

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The King Holds Court. a Brilliant Ceremony

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 May 1902 · page 3

"THE change of monarch has brought with it, if not a change of Court, at least a change of Court celebrations," writes the Pall Mall Gazette of March…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

IN the Police Court this morning, before Messrs. Maitland, P.M., Mills and Bright, J.s. P., two incorrigibles, Christina Callaghan and Catherine…

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An Illawarra Mystery. Suspected Murder of an Old Woman. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 3 May 1902 · page 2

A telegram from Wollongong states that a Five Islands, Port Kembla, an old woman named Winifred Manion, who lived in a…

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Barrier Miner. Monday, May 5,1902. Arbitration Court Rules

Barrier Miner · Monday 5 May 1902 · page 2

FORTUNATELY the Industrial Arbitration Act did not leave a great deal to be done by regulation; fortunately, we say, because under the…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 1

BEFORE Mr. Maitland, P.M., in the Police Court this morning, James Phelan, on charges of drunkenness and indecent language, was fined 10s…

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Gaol Escapee Injured. MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 2

Terence Heaney attempted to escape from the Maryborough. Gaol yesterday. He placed a quantity of lumber against a wall and then…

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Work of the Arbitration Court. Something About Mr. S. Smith's Intentions

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 May 1902 · page 3

MR. SAM SMITH, M L A., who has been elected as the employees' representative on the Arbitration Court, was entertained at a banquet at the…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 May 1902 · page 4

IN the Licensing Court to-day, before Messrs. Maitland, L.M., and Mills, J.P., renewals of publican's licenses were granted to James Sloan, Globe…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 May 1902 · page 4

IN the Licensing Court to-day, before Messrs. Maitland, L.M., and Mills, J.P., renewals of publican's licenses were granted to James Sloan, Globe…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 2

IN the Police Court this morning, before Mr. Maitland, P.M., John Clifford pleaded guilty to using indecent language. Evidence was…

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