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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1914

1,014 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 51

Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 4

Only one case occupied the attention of Mr. C. F. Butler. S.M., in the Police Court this morning. Marin Loutit. who had four previous convietious against…

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New Gaol Governor. Goulburn Man Appointed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. R. Donworth has been appointed gaoler. at Broken Hill in succession to tho late Mr. James Cooke, and has now taken up has duties at the local…

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The Reeks Murder. the Inquest. (Reuter's Message.) Loudon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 2

At the inquest touching the death of Thomas Reeks, who was found shot at the mouth of a disused shaft near Wolverhampton, Thomas Kent,…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

Only one case occupied the attention of Mr. C. F. Butler. S.M. in the Police Court this morning. Marin Loutit, who had four previous conviction against…

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The Domain Footpad. Before the Police Court. Sydney. Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 1

John Ellis, 22 years of age, who,'it is alleged. shot two men in the Domain last night, was, brought before the court this morning charged with the…

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New South Wales. the Bathurst Gaol. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

The Minister for Justice 'denies the newspaper statements that there have been any 'disturbances of late in-the Bathurst gaol,…

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Compulsory Military Training. a Magistrate and "Conscientious Objections." Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. Reed Murphy, P.M., made a severe comment at the Footscray (Melbourne) Police Court yesterday in fining ' a trainee who said he held conscientious…

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South Australia Assault and Robbery an Murray Bridge Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

Several thefts have occurred,at Mur ray.Bridge lately, but the residents were totally unprepared for the serious offence which was perpetrated yesterday…

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Another Alleged Ritual Murder a Christian Orphan Murdered. Thirteen Wounds in His Body. (Router's Message) St. Petersburg

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

There is great excitement in Fastoff, a town near Kieff. It appears that stories were afloat that a Christian orphan, who lived…

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Police Court. To-day's Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 8

Mr. C.F. Butler, S.M., had before him a first offender who pleaded guilty to using indecent language, and fined him 16, including costs-in default, a…

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Police Court. Charges of Riotous Behavior

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

Sampson Senior and John Francis were charged before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., in the Poliee Court this morning with having behaved in a riotous…

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Elder Park Kiosk Entered. Three Youngters Charged. Adelaide,Friday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 8

The Elder Park lopsl was burglariously entered on Wednesday night, and a quantity of artieles stolon. Entramce had heen gained through a…

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Chidley in Court Again. Another Sen Tence. Sydney, Suturday

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

Mr. William James Chidley, the well-known exponent of the "simple life," was before the police court yesterday to show cause why certain…

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A Princess Blackmailed. Case Before the Court. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 8

James Henry Maur, alias [?]veritt, was accused to-day at a London Police Court of attempting to levy blackmail on a lady, who alleges that she is the…

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Charged with Murder. Result of a Drunken Spree. Wellington (N.z.)

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 4

Harry Gallagher, a fireman on the steamer Makirini, died from the result of a blow received during a drunken disputo in a city hotel…

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Letter Carrier's Lapse, Fined for Stealing. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 4

At the Perth police court on Saturday, John Flannagan, a letter currier, pleaded guilty to stealing letters eontaning money from the General Post…

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Alleged Assault. Blows Struck at a Hotel. Hearing Adjourned Until

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 4

A man named James Drummond Gooe pleaded not guilty at this morning's sitting of the Police Court, presided over by Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M…

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Shooting Affrays. Murder and Suicide A' Sydney Tragedy. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 4

Shortly after 10 "o'clock last night a man named Boyle, about 26 years of age, shot hls wife, May Boylo (25), in four places, with 'a' revolver, and then,…

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Police Court. This Morning's Business

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 2

At this morning's sitting of the police court, presided over by Mr. C. F. Butler. S.M., a first offender pleaded guilty to having been drunk yesterday,…

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Sentenced to Death. a Youth of 19 Years. the Doloraine Tragedy. Launeeston

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 2

The hearing of the case in which Joseph Henry Belbin, aged 19 years, was charged with the murder of M[?]rgaret Ledwell, aged 16, at Cheshunt,…

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