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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1913

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Adelaide Shooting Incident. the Sequel in the Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 4

On Thursday Afternoon (says the "Advertiser") a German named August Reisnor, created a sensation at Badman's stables Currie-street Adelaide,…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 4

At this morning's sitting of the Broken Hill Police Court, before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., a first offender pleaded guilty to having been drunk and…

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White Cliffs Courts. Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 8

Mr. S. B. Gunn, P.M. presided. Janies Larkins, licensee of the Bunker Hotel, was fined £3 uud 5/ costs, for permitting music on his licensed…

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Constable Charged with Perjury. Sequel to an Assault Case. the Case Dismissed

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

Some time was taken up at the Carlton Police Court on Tuesday in the hearing of a case in which Constable George Dorman was charged with perjury. It…

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Small Debts Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 8

John Forrest, in the Small Debts Court, claimed £8 front Richard. T. Westhead for his share in a provision account during a trip to Lightning…

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Our Serial Story. The Silence of Richard Manisty. Chaper Xix. (Continued). MURDER!

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

There hed been sufficient light hitherto to render the road easily distinguishable, but as Manisty turned his face in the direction of the town the…

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Premier Watt's Court Dress. Where Will He Get It Made?

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 1

When Mr. Watt the Premier of Victoria, visits London, he will, of course, be presented to his Majesty the King As to the procedure to be observed he…

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Problems of the Poor. Presented in the Court. Debtors and Creditors

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 7

One hundred and forty unsatisfied judgment summonses were dealt with by Mr. S. J. Mitchell, S.M., in the Adelaide local court on Thursday…

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Sydney Gas Employers. Ask Court for Variation of Agreement. As Alternative to Cease Work. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 4

The industrial atmosphere is not yet clear. In regard to the gas employees' demand of 1s., per day increase all round, the union has decided to ask…

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The Hobart Cemetery Scandals Police Court Proceedings. Ghoulish Disclosures

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 2

In connection with the Hobart Cemetery scandals, S. Luckman was proceeded against in the Queensboro Court on Tuesday for having removed dead…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Coroner's Inquest Opened. "Bush" Thompson in Court. Thompson Committed for Trial. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 4

The Coroner to-day opened an inquiry into the death of H. Trotter, who was murdered at Fitzroy by a burglar. The court was crowded…

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The Hatton Case. What He Was Charged With

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 2

At the meeting of the Hatton Release Committee last night (says Saturday's "Daily Telegraph") it was complained that members of the Cabinet…

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An Orange Tragedy. Attempted Wife Murder and Suicide. Husband Critical. Wife May Recover. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 4

At Orange it was reported to the police that William Langham yesterday went to his brother's home, where his wife had been staying, and while…

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Indian Bomb Throwing. Police Think They Have a Clue. [Reuter's Message.] Delhi

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 2

It is reported that the Bombay police have discovered a clue to the perpetrators of the bomb outrage on Lord Hardinge. Suspicion rests on a gang of…

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Charged with Burglary. Laborer Cuts His Throat in Gaol. "I Can't Face the Charge" Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

John M'Neill, a stevedore's laborer, was arrested last night on a charge of housebreaking and stealing. He inflicted a dreadful gash in his throat…

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On Licensed Premises. During Prohibited Hours on Sunday. Eight Men Charged

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

Six men pleaded guilty to having been on the licensed premises of the Crystal, Centennial, and Pig and Whistle hotels during prohibited hours…

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Reginald Johnson Convicted. on a Charge of Vagrancy. Reference to Fitzroy Murder

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

Reginald Johnson, who was remanded on two occasions on a charge of being an idle and disorderly person having insufficient means of support, was…

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The Fitzroy Murder. Thompson Committed for Trial. Solely on Finger Print Evidence. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

At the coroner's inquiry yesterday regarding the death of A. Trotter, who was shot by a burglar at Fitzroy. Detective Potter, the Officer in charge of…

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An Orange Tragedy. Attempted Wife Murder and Suicide. Husband Critical Wife May Recover. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 4

At Orange it was reported to the police that William Langham yesterday went to his brother's home, where his wife had been staying, and while…

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Turkey's Plight. Internecine Warfare. Turkish Troops Fight Over Late War Minister's Murder. [Reuter's Message.] Constantinople

Barrier Miner · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

The statement that Nazim's partisans fought with the Young Turks at Chatalia in consequence of the murder of Nazim Pasha is confirmed…

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