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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1903

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Stirling West Murder, "Fred," the Swagman, Found, [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 January 1903 · page 4

"Fred," the awagman, who it is thought might possibly know something about the Stirling West murder, has been found near Eudunda, He…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 2

THE combined effects of the hest wave and Barrier beer filled the dock in the Police Court to overflowing this morning, Mr. Maitland, P.M., adjudicating…

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Sentenced to Death. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 2

Annie Walters and Amella Such, found guilty at the Old Balley of baby farming, have been sentenced to death…

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The Revision Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 2

THE council will sit as a revision court in the Town Hall on Wednesday next. Altogether there are 99 cases to be dealt with, including applications for…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 January 1903 · page 2

IN the Police Court this morning, before Mr. Maitland, P.M., Edward Bell, on remand, charged with drunkenness, was fined 5s. or 24 hours. On…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 4

ADA DIMOND, a domestic servant, who gave her age as 15, was charged before Mr. Maitland P.M., in the Police Court this morning with…

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Police Widows' Fund

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 3

THE thirteenth annual meeting of the New South Wales Police Widows' Fund, was held at the Newtown police station last week. The committee's…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 4

IN the Licensing Court to-day before Messrs. Maitland, L M., and Eley, JP., renewals of publicans' licenses were granted to Samuel Anderson,…

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Municipal Revision Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 1

THE annual Municipal Revision Court was held in the council chambers to-day. Present—Aldemen Jackson (Mayor), Hendry, Devitt, Sparrow,…

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The following appeared in yesterday's Third Edition. an Escape From Gaol. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 January 1903 · page 1

Stephen Simmonds and William B[?]nt[?]ey, under sentence for receiving stolen goods, e[?]caped from the Braidwood Gaol to-day during the temporary…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 4

ADA DIMOND, a domestic servant, who gave her age as 15, was charged before Mr. Maitland P.M., in the Police Court this morning with…

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Revision Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 2

THE adjourned Municipal Revision Court was held in the council chamber last night, the Mayor presiding. The court was opened at 630, and a…

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An Early Morning Burglary. a Smart Capture. Constable Shoots a Man. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 2

A sensational attempted burglary and shooting of a burglar occurred at Carlton early this morning. A constable on his rounds foand a…

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Opal Stealing at the Cliffs. Two Youths Committed. [By Telegraph.] White Cliffs

Barrier Miner · Friday 23 January 1903 · page 2

Two youths named Walter Pallen and Thomas Burt were charged at the White Cliffs police court yesterday with stealing from the dwelling of…

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Alleged Theft of Wages

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 4

A CASE of exceptional character came before Mr. Jamieson, PM, in the Police Court this morning. Robert Kentish, 18, employed in the…

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An Early Morning Burglary. The Carlton Affair. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Friday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 1

Thomas Doyle, who was shot at and wounded by Constable Barnard at Carlton early this morning, and his two mates, James Malone and Walsh,…

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An Anonymous Letter. And an Alleged Assault. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

An extraordinary case was investigated at the Eaglehawk police court yesterday afternoon. William Petrie was charged with…

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Trial of "Colonel" Lynch Found Guilty and Sentenced to Death. [Reuter's Messages] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 24 January 1903 · page 2

The prosecution of "Colonel" Lynch, MP., on a charge of high treason in South Africa, is proceeding slowly. Counsel for the defence yesterday…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 2

BEFORE Mr. Ma[?]and, P.M., in the Police Court this morning, Cornelius O'Neill was fined 20[?]. or 14 days for drunkenness, Gilbertina Chard, 20…

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Alleged Theft of Wages

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 January 1903 · page 4

A CASE of exceptional character came before Mr. Jamieson, P M. In the Pulice Court this morning. Robert Kentish, 18, employed in the…

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