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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1907

1,037 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 19 of 52

West Australia. Shooting at a Police Commissioner. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 May 1907 · page 2

At the concludion in the Criminal Court yesterday of the trial of Frederick Tyler, an ex-corporal of police, on a charge of having attempted' to…

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Stealing Biscuit Tins. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 2

Three men have been committed for trial at the Central Criminal Court on a charge of stealing 4000 biscuit tins…

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High Court Appeal. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 May 1907 · page 2

The High Court has reserved judgment in the appeal involving the liability of Commonwealth servants to pay State income tax…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 4

Mr. Dove, D.S.M., adjudicated in the Police Court to-day. The following fines were inflicted:—Maria. Lloyd, drunk, 20s. or 14 days; Charles…

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Tarrawingee Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 2

Mr. W. R. N. Dove, D.S.M., presided at the Tarrawingee Police Court, having proceeded thither from Broken Hill by the morning's train…

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For Stealing Clothes. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 1

At the Police Court to-day Peter Green was found guilty of stealing a suit of clotlies from a Hindley-street dealer and sentenced to four months…

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Murder Charge Reduced. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 1

In connection with the death of Arthur A. Hayes, of Rich-street, Rich- ' mond, as to which William Grace is under committal for trial on a charge of…

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The White Cliffs Murder. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 May 1907 · page 2

The State Cabinet yesterday had under consideration the case of Peter Sadeek, who was found guilty of murder at the last Circuit Court held at…

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Alleged Burglary. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 8

Perci Rodini, alias Smith, has been committed for trial in connection with the Werthsimer burglary sensation…

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Victoria's Oldest Magistrate. Will Retire Next Month. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 8

Mr. Joseph Anderson Panton, C.M.G., F.R.G.S., first metropolitan police magistrate at Melbourne since 1874, intends retiring next month. The…

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Child-witness to Murder. Terfible Tragedy of a Boy and Girl Marriage

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 May 1907 · page 6

Mr. Rose, on April [?] heard the details of a pitiful Bermondsey tragedy, which took place just before midnight on the previous day. Then a…

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Charged by a Ram. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 May 1907 · page 2

William Few, a bootmaker at Ballarat, was attacked and injured yesterday by a ram which jumped the fence enclosing his yard…

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The Timber Dispute. Suggested Reference to the Federal Arbitration Court. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 20 May 1907 · page 2

The timber workers' delegates at the different mill centres are going to meet at Jarrahdale on Wednesday to consider an Important proposal emanating…

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Stealing From a Chinaman. Sentenced to Six Months. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 May 1907 · page 4

In the police court to-day John Nulcolm was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for Stealing a parcel of clothing during the temporary absence…

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Violent Assault on the Police. Heavy Sentence. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 May 1907 · page 4

James O'Donolnio was to-day sentenced to fire months' imprisonment for a violent assault on the police while arresting another man in Bank-street…

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A Daring Burglary. Perth

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 21 May 1907 · page 4

A daring double burglary is reported from Narrogin early on Saturdny, when J. T. Chippers' store was opened by thieves, who got away with the safe,…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 May 1907 · page 4

Mr. Dov[?], D.S.M., adjudicated in the Police Court to-day nnd inflicted the following fines —Cecilia Pr[?]ndergast ([?]9 convictions), drunk, 20s. or 14 d[?]s;…

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The Silverton Gaol

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 May 1907 · page 2

Some, time ago "The Min[?]r" [?]ropos[?]d that th[?] City Council should tak[?] st[?]ps to ha[?]e, th[?] old Silverton G[?]l s[?]t [?]part fo[?] use. as a hom[?], for…

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South Australia. Charge of Assault "Withdrawn. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 May 1907 · page 4

A man named John Gavin, in the Police Court to-day, su[?] Horace Lindgard for assault. Gavin declared that Lindgnrd produced a revolver during a…

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Police Stop a Band Playing. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 22 May 1907 · page 4

Under section 13 of the Towns Police Act, the police authorities at Bodangora, stopped a band from playing in front of a hotel on Saturday night…

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