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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1902

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The Arbitration Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 3

MR. FRANK BRENNAN, who is chairman of the committee that is working to secure the eloction of Mr. [?] Smith, M.L.A., as workers'…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day, before Mr. Maitland, P.M., James Morgan, bootmaker, was proceeded against for maliciously damaging several panes…

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Charged with Murder. a Peculiar Case. [By Telegraph.] Melbotjuwe, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 1

An inquest was oppened to-day on the body of Edwin Latham, who is alleged to have been murdered. Dr. Neild, giving evidence, said that he…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 4

IN the Licensing Court to-day, before Messrs. Maitland, P.M., Eley, and Mills, Js. P., a music permit was granted to H. Sayers for a social to be held at the…

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The Arbitration Court. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 February 1902 · page 2

The Executive Council yesterday afternoon decided that the election of delegates under the Industrial Arbitration Act shall take place on…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 4

Is the Police Court to-day, before Messrs. Maitland, P.M., and Maley, J.P.; Richard Edward Toomes proceeded…

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Assault on a Policeman. The Deniliquin Case. Steele Sent to Gaol. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 2

At the Deniliquin Quarter Sessions yesterday, Albert Prentice pleaded guilty and James Steele not guilty to a charge of assaulting…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 4

IN the Licensing Court to-day, before Messrs Maitland, P.M., Eley, and Mills, Js. P., a music permit was granted to H. Sayers for a social to be held at the…

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Adelaide City Council. Police Rate. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 6 February 1902 · page 2

For the past six years the Adelaide city couocil has paid over £4000 yearly to the Government as a moiety of the cost of the Adelaide…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 4

IN the Police Court to-day, before Messrs. Maitland, P.M., and Maley, J.P., Richard Edward Toomes proceeded…

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Police Court (Thursday, 6Th Instant.) (Before Messrs J. M. Byrnes and T. H. Bell Js.P.)

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 February 1902 · page 3

James Cresswell v Larg[?]re and other —Rescuing 93 camels at Hageman's Sec[?] seized for the [?]…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 February 1902 · page 4

MR. MAITLAND, P.M., adjudicated in the Police Court to-day. Henry Baker proceeded against John Sheehan for clandestinely removing his furniture…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 4

MR. MAITLAND, P.M., adjudicated in the Police Court to-day. Henry Baker proceeded against John Sheehan for clandestinely removing his furniture…

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Robber and Cave-dweller. Hunted Down by the Police

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 3

IN somewhat sensational circumstances Constable Cameron last Wednesday (says an Albury correspondent) effected the arrest of the man…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 4

IN the Licensing Court this morning, before Messrs. Maitland, L.M., and Mills, J.P., the license of the Topar Hotel, was transferred from…

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Police Court. (Monday, 10Th Instant.) (Before Messrs H. Holcombe, P.M., and J. M. Byrnes and T. H. Bell, Js.P.)

Western Grazier · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 2

Thomas Maderson drunk and disorderly in Reid-street; fined 2s 6d or 24 hours Fine paid. James Cresswell v. Larg Meer and…

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Licensing Court. (Monday, 10Th Instant.) (Before Messrs H. Holcombe, P.M., and J. M. Byrnes and T [?] Bell [?]

Western Grazier · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 3

A renewal of John Patterson's license was granted for the Exchange Hotel White C[?]…

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Small Debts Court. (Monday, 10Th Instant.) (Before Messrs H. Hodcombo P.M., and J. M. Byrnes and E. H. Bell, Js.P

Western Grazier · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 2

Ma[?] Sam v. Charles Milno—Claim for £14 [?] 1d Mr. Juliza for defendant Verdict for plaintiff for £12 6s and costs of Court 5s…

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Alleged Child Murder

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 2

THE Stowers (husband and wife) have been committed for trial in Melbourne for the murder of their infant child. The jury, after…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 4

IN the Lcensing Court this morning, before Messrs. Maitland, L.M., and Mills J P, the license of the Topar Hotel, was transferred from…

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