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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1912

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Detaining Suspects. Police Methods Condemned by Judge and Crown Prosecutor

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 7

Among the methods adopted sometimes by the police to secure the ends of justice is that of arresting a person suspected of an offence on a charge of…

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A West Australian Tracedy. the Murder of Two Drovers by Blacks. a Stirring Story by Sergeant Pilmer. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 4

In April last two drovers, Messrs. Thompson and Shoesmith, with a native boy, were overlanding cattle from Hall's Creek to Wiluna by the Canning stock…

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The Uralla Tragedy. Alleged Outcome of a Cricket Argument. the Police Hunting for Handcock. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 4

An argument about criclset is said to have been the cause of the tragedy which occurred on Friday night at Uralla, when Manny Ploson (24), lost…

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Kentucky Feuds. Noted Leader and His Son Shot by Police. Accountable for Twentytwo Murders. [Reuter's Message.] Pikesville (Kentucky)

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 February 1912 · page 4

Lovis Hall, a noted Kentucky feud leader, was shot by the police to-day who sought to arrest Hall's son. A moment later the son was also slain…

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A Police Union

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

A union of policemen, to be conducted on modern trade-union lines, is said to be projected in Sydney, and suggests no end of extraordinary and…

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Bankruptcy Court. Examination of a Bankrupt

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 February 1912 · page 2

The district registrar in bankruptey, Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., held a public examination of John M'Iiness, a bankrupt, in the Bankruptcy Court this…

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The Sanger Murder. Particulars of the Outrage

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 6

Further particulars came to hand by the mail from England concerning the murder of "Lord" George Sanger, the famous showman, on (November 28…

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Ex-pugilist in Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 6

At Fitzroy on Saturday (reports thE "Age" of January 29), before Messrs. White and Beckett, J.sP., Andrew Murte, who at one time was a…

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No Further Trouble Anticipated by Police

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 4

The police authorities last night stated that the city was tranquil, and that no further trouble was anticipated. A few guards will be distributed…

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Warden's Court. To-day's Sittings

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 8

In the Warden's Court to-day, before the wurden. Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., David Wills, through his agent, Rachnel Wills, applied for, and was…

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League of Wheelmen Sensation. the General Secretary Arrested. Charged with Embezzlement. Expelled From the League. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 4

Matters in connection with the League of New South Wales Wheelmen, the governing body of professional eyeling in this State, have been very…

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Charge Against a Chinese. Opium Alleged to Be Found in His Possession. a Letter in Chinese. Accused Sentenced to Four Months' Imprisonment

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 8

The adjourned case in which Tommy Yoek, a Chinese, [?] chared with having had opium in [?] possession fit for smoking, came on for hearing before Mr…

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The Compulsory Conference. to Settle the Dispute. and Prevent Its Further Extension. Met Ix Melbourne Yesterday. Dispute Referred to Commonwealth Arbitration Court. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 February 1912 · page 4

The compulsory conference to endeavor to settle the Brisbaue tramway dispute and prevent its further extension, met in Melbourne yesterday…

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A Brief Court Sitting

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 2

From the time the S.M. Mr. C. F. Butler, took his seat in the Police Court this morning, disposed of one case, and signed the record bonk, less than one…

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Warden's Court. To-day's Sittings

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 4

In the Warden's Court to-day. before the warden. Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M.. David Wills, through his agent. Racgaek Wills, applied for and was…

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Charge Against a Chinese. Opium Alleged to Be Found in His Possession. a Letter in Chinese. Accused Sentenced to Four Months' Imprisonment

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 February 1912 · page 4

The adjourned case in which Tommy Yock,,a Chinese, is charged with having had opium in his possession fit for smoking, came on for hearing before Mr…

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Quarrel Between Miners. "You Turned Me Down." Police Court Sequel

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

In the Police Court tins morning, before Mr. C. F. Butler, S. M., Frederick Glockner pleaded not guilty to a charge of having unlawfully…

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The Supreme Court Bill

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 3

The Supreme Court Bill, which passed its first and second readings, and which entered the committee stage before the adjournment of Parliament, will be…

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The Glebe Murder. Condemned Man's Appeal. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 2

Among the casss set down for argument before the Full Court to-day is the appeal by Campbell N[?] Moir, at present under sentence of death for…

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Arbitration Court. a Tramway Dispute. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 16 February 1912 · page 4

The president of the Federal Arbitration Court heard an application in chambers yesterday by the Perth Tramway Company to fix the time…

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