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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1915

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In Australia. Alleged Trading with the Enemy. the Snow Case. Criminal Court Proceedings. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 March 1915 · page 4

The charge against Francis H. Snow, of having attempted to trade with the enemy, was begun in the Criminal court to-day…

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Alleged Bicycle Theft. Kinstone Again Charged

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 1

Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., in the Police Court this morning, John William Kinstone (32), was charged, by warrant, that at Broken Hill, on…

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Notice to Quit. Order of the Court Obtained. by Landlord Against Tenant

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 4

In the police court this morning, before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., William Henry Brokensha was proceeded against by Martin Stephens on the grounds…

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Bogus Burglary Story. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 6

Mrs. Kiernan, who reported a burglary at her house at Cumnock on Wednesday, has now admitted to the police that her story was untrue. She says…

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Hard to Get Bail. Statements in the Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 4

At the opening of a case in the Police Court yesterday Mr. A. J. Hall, who appeared for the accused, applied for a remand on the grounds that he had…

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In Australia. Theft of Military Stores. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 4

Four men were committed for trial at the Water Police Court yesterday on a charge of stealing military stores from the drill hall at Victoria…

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The Burra Murder Mystery. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 4

In connection with the Burra tragedy, the police yesterday, discovered a double barrelled gun at the bottom of a shaft 70ft. deep, about 600 yards east…

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"Within the Hearing of the Court." Witnesses Who Remain Near Open Doors

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 March 1915 · page 6

"All witnesses in this case must leave the court, and within the hearing of the court, until called upon to give their evidence." Such is the familiar…

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German Spies in America. Story of a False Passport. Three Men Sent to Gaol. New York

Barrier Miner · Sunday 21 March 1915 · page 1

Richard Stegler, a German reservist, has been sentenced to 60 days' gaol, and his accomplices. Richard Madden and Gustav Cook, each to ten months'…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 March 1915 · page 2

Before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M. in the Police Court this morning. Thomas John Prisk, who had two previous convictions, was fined "1/ or the rising"…

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Murderer Sentenced to Death. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 3

In the Central Criminal Court yesterday Archibald Harnett was found guilty of murdering Jane Alexander, an elderly woman, at Redfern on…

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Alleged Larceny. Woman Accused of Stealing Silk

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 2

Annie Maria Lee (47), was charged before Mr. C. P. Butler, S.M. in the police court this morning that she did at Broken Hill on March 18, steal a…

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French Army Scandals. Chief Paymaster Charged with Misappropriation. Paris

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 4

A court martial has been opened to try Colonel Desclaux, chief arcy paymaster, and M. Caillaux's late secretary, and six others, for the alleged…

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Small Debts Court. a Verdict for Defendant

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 4

In the Small Debts Court this morning, before Mr. C. F. Butler, S.M., Frank Rahimbukhush proceeded against George Shah for the recovery…

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Wheat Acquisition Act. Decision of the High Court. the Measure Valid. Interstate Commission Not a Court. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 4

The High Court to-day gave judgment on the special case reserved by the Interstate Commission in reference to the Wheat Acquisition Act of New…

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New South Wales. Colliery Employees' Appeal to Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 March 1915 · page 3

The State Full Court yesterday delivered judgment in the appeal on behalf of the officials of the Colliery Employees' Federation (Northern…

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Larceny of Silk. Mrs. Lee Convicted and Sentenced

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 2

Annie Maria Lee (47) was Charged on remand, before Mr. C. F. Butler, s.M., in the Police Court this morning that she did, at Broken Hill, on March…

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Alleged Murder. Accused Discharged. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 4

At the Toowoomba Circuit Court Emil Howard Thonoman was crarged with, the murder of Alfred Williams Cooper near Dalby on March 8…

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The Skeleton at Mundi Mundi. Police Investigations

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 4

A report has been received by the Broken Hill police from. Constable Toole, of Silverton, who went to Mundi Mundi station to investigate the…

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Warden's Court. Suspension of Labor Conditions

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 March 1915 · page 4

In the Warden's Court this morning, before Mr. C. F. B[?]tler, mining warden. James H. Heron applied for the suspension of Labor conditions on lease…

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