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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1909

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Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition the Industrial Situation. Before the Court. This Afternoon's Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 January 1909 · page 3

The hearing of the minor cases against the 23 men who, together with Mr. Tom Mann and four others, were before the Police Court for the last…

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The Lady Returned the Ring. and the Gentleman Met His Rival. Amusing Proceedings in Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 29 January 1909 · page 7

A young man named Leonard Brunsden was charged at Richmond yesterday (says the "Age" of January 21) with having assaulted Robert Hay…

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Assault on Mine Officials

Western Grazier · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 3

At the police court, Broken Hill on mOnday afternoon, before Mr. Re [?] M. Vivi[?]n Sheplay miner was charged with having, on January…

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Gold Stealing. Bendigo Miners' Pledge. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 8

The miners employed by the Goldfields Consolidated Company Bendigo, have signed a pledge undertaking to do all in their power to minimise gold…

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At the Police Court. To-day's Proceedings. John Stephen Flynn's Case

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 5

At the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. N. Barnett, S.M., John Stephen Flynn, on remand, described as a miner and native of Victoria, was…

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A Fiendish Woman. Sentenced to Penal Servitude for Life. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 8

Marie Gilbert, a farmer's whife, was senteneed to penal servitude for life at the Cher Assizes, France, for poisoning her mother, father-in-law,…

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The Rushworth Murder. Head of Victim Found. Additional Details. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 5

The head of the victim of the Rushworth murder (briefly referred to in the Third Edition: yesterday) was found in the bottom of the shaft embedded in…

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Colored Seaman on Trial. Charged with Maliciously Wounding a Girl. Accused Discharged. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 5

Before Mr. Paynter, S.M., at the Water Police court yesterday, Rogary Peredereap (22), a colored seaman, was charged with having on Janury 27,…

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Calabrian Earthquake. Victims Parading the Streets. Charged by Troops. Several Killed and Injured. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 8

Large crowds of victims of the recent earthquake yesterday paraded the streets of Delinanova, Calabria, shouting: "We want sheltert" the troops…

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Terrible Double Tragedy Murder and Suicide. Man Shoots His Partner and Then Himself. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 5

At Portland yesterday, a terrible tragedy took place at 10.30 at night. Ed. James John Curtis, who with Mrs, Shanklahd carried on business…

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Our New Serial. the Harlesden Murder. Author of "The Emperor's Candlesticks," etc., etc. [Copyright.] Chapter Xxv

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 2

And now Glassington was once more in the street, finding his was about mechanically towards his small hotel in the Quartier Latin, elbowed by the…

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The Industrial Situation. To-day's Court Proceedings. Praise for an Official. Mr. Barnett on the Prosecution

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 8

At the conclusion of the hearing at the Police Court to-day of the minor charges arising out of the events here on the 9th instant, and before Mr…

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Burglars at Wagga. Disturbed by a Drover. Considerable Daring Shown. Result of Half Police Force Being at Broken Hill. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 30 January 1909 · page 5

At 4.30 yesterday morning a drover named Jones was riding along Baylis-street. Wagga, when he disturbed two men who were trying to open an iron…

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Before the Court. Alleged Assault on the Proprietary Officials. Vivian Shepley Before the Court. Reginald Grain's Evidence

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 5

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. Barnett, S.M., Vivian Shepley was charged, on remand, with that he did, on January 4, in company with others,…

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The Industrial Situation. at the Police Court. Alleged Obstruction of the Police. John Stephen Flynn Fined. and Bound Over

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 8

At the Police Court to-day, after the First Edition went to press, the charge of obstructing Senior-constable Brown, the police reporter, preferred against…

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Shilling Sweeps. Evading the Law. a Police Raid. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 7

Allegations were made a few days ago that Mr. Wade's anti-gambling law for the suppression of sweeps was being openly evaded under the eyes of the…

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The Arbitration Proceedings. the Court to Open on

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 5

The registrar of the Federal Arbitration Court, Mr. A. M. Stewart, advises that the President of the Court, Mr. Justice Higgins, and himself propose to…

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An Actor's Earnings. Levied Upon by the Bankruptoy Court. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 5

The registar of the Bankruptey Court has made an order upon the Harcourt Beatty Dramatic Company, by whom Thomas Arthur Snowden,…

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The Following Appeared in Saturday's Third Editaion. the Industrial Situation. the Arbitration Court. Judge Higgins Leaves for Broken Hill. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 7

Mr. Justice Higgins, president of the Federal Arbitration Court, which sits at Broken Hill on Wednesday, leaves Melbourne for Broken Hill on…

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The Industrial Situation. an Excursion to Cockburn. a Great Assemblage. Tom Mann Enthusiastically Received. the Alleged Assaults on Mine Officials. To-day's Court Proceedings. Meeting at Cockburn. Tom Mann Enthusiastically Received. Addresses by the Leader and Others. a Stirring Speech

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 February 1909 · page 4

It is no exaggeration to say that a substantial portion of the population of Broken Hill travelled down all the way to Cockburn yesterday afternoon…

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