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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1908

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The Colliery Troubles. Helensburgh Wheelers Obstinate. Miners Volunteer to Do Their Work. Dudley Drivers Resume Work. Special Court Not to Be Closed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 February 1908 · page 2

A meeting of the wheelers at the Hedensburgh colliery held yesterday decided not to resume to-day. The miners have notified the manager of the…

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South Australia. Charged with House Breaking. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 4

At the Criminal Court to-day. George Hanson (24), was sentenced to eight years' imprisonment on four charges of housebreaking…

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At the Pouch Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 2

In anticipation of catching a glimpse of Kirk the public part of the Courthouse wa? packed this morning. As the reaused, handcuffed to Senior-constable…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 4

In the Police Court this morning Arthur James Whitcombe was convicted on a charge of riotous behavior in front of the Wilcannia Club Hotel…

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Charged with Conspiracy. Obtaining Money Falsely. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

At the Perth P[?]dice Court yesterday the hearing was continued of the case in which Nicholas Hartung and Charles Stewart, clerks in the employ of the…

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Ex-justice of the Peace Charged. Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 4

Proceedings are being taken against John Elliott, ex-justice of the peace, who is charged with having destroyed certain leaves from his ledger, which…

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Small Debts Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 4

The case, Supple v. Assad, in the Small Debts Court this afternoon was one arising out of some transactions over a horse known as The Crow, which…

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The South Tragedy. Conclusion! of Inquiry. the Jury's Finding. Verdict of Wilful Murder

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

When "The Miner" went, to press at 6 o'clock last night the inquest into the circumstances of the death of Mrs, Kirk, the victim of the South Broken…

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The Airly Strike. the Premier's Advice. Go to the Arbitration Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

A deputation yesterday waited upon the State Premier and asked him to appoint a special tribunal to inquire into the differences between the men,…

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Colliery Troubles. Dudley Wheelers Before the Court. Helensburgh. Wheelers Proceeded Against. Surprise and Disappointment. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

Thirty-three of the wheelers at the Dudley colliery on summons were charged at the Nawcastle Police Court yesterday with illegally absenting…

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Charged with Embezzlement. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 2

At the Port Pirie Magistrates' Court yesterday Major Heaney was committed for trial on a charge of embezzling £2 10s. while occupying the position of…

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Small Debts Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 4

Mr. M'Kensey, S.M., in the Small Debts Court yesterday gave the following indgments:—S. G. [?] v. W. J. Wallace, £4 3s. 2d., verdict for…

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New Police Barracks. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 2

The new police, barracks at Bourke-street, Redfern, were formally opened yesterday afternoon by the Premier. Referring to thc recent prevalem[?] of…

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Alleged Assault on a Girl. a Horsham Laborer Arrested. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 2

Christ inn Blight (12), the daughter of a Horsham farmer, was attacked by John Melbourne (21), a laborer. The latter was rabbiting in the district, and…

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Closer Settlement in New Zealand. Compensation Court Award. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 February 1908 · page 4

The Compensation Court has d citied the claim of Mr. Booth for £79,60[?] for the Carrington estate, Carterton, taken by the Government for closer…

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Charged with Stealing. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 5

Isabel Brooks (59), a widow, known as the "Monaro squatter," on a charge of larceny from Hordern and Son's, was yesterday fined £8…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 4

In the Police Court this morning John Carlton, who had five previous convictions against him was fined £2 or 14 days for using indecent language…

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Charged with Three Offences. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 5

At the Lithgow police court yesterday, Walter Mills pleaded guilty to indecent behavior, obscene language, and unlawfully assaulting Constable Hart…

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A Druce Witness. Mrs. Robinson on Trial. Charged with Perjury. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 4

Mrs. Mary Robinson, an important witness in the recent Druoe case, was yesterday again before (the Bow-street Police Court on trial for perjury…

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South Australia. Criminal Court Proceedings. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 8

At the Criminal Court to-day Albert Roy Hobbs (21) was found guilty of having administered a drug to Lucy Bilney, and was sentenced to three…

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