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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1916

787 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 6 of 40

Warden's Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 2

In the Warden's Court this morning, before Mr. E. A. Mahoney, warden's clerk, John Sherlock called upon Begar Beloooh to show cause why his title to…

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Arbitration Court Proceedings. Complaint Against the Men

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 3

During the hearing of the Broken Hill miners' case in the Arbitration Court in Melbourne on Monday, Mr. Lewis (on behalf of the companies)…

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Fair Rents Court. Operations in Sydney. Method of Assessment

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 1

The Fair Bents Court commences its sitting this week (says the Sydney correspondent of the "Advertiser"). The act is in force in the metropolitan…

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44-Hours Week. The Arbitration Court. To-day's Proceedings. Mr. Justice Higgins Declares Evidence Unsatisfactory. Asks for Reliable Medical Evidence. Mr. Hall Undertakes to Comply. Messrs. R. Tweedie and O'reilly As Witnesses. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 February 1916 · page 4

Mr. Justice Higgins resumed the hearing, in the Arbitration Court today, of the plaint brought by the Broken Hill branch of the Amalgamated…

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Accused Before the Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 2

Mr. E. A. Mahony, J.P., was on the bench at the Police Court this morning when the accused, who is 42 years of age, was brought up, and was charged…

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44-Hours Week. the Arbitration Court. Question of Representation

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 3

The hearing of the Broken Hill ca[?]e in the Commonwealth Arbitration Court was opened before Mr. Justice Higgins, sitting in the Banco Court, on…

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Amusing the Prime Minister. Percy Laidlaw Before the Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1916 · page 3

A Melbourne telegram in the "Advertiser" says:- At the District Court on Tuesday, Percy Laidlaw and Alfred Wilson were…

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[?]Tempt of Court. Crowe Sent to Gaol

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

The charge against Cornelina Crowe, night watchman, of Elizabeth-street, Melbourne, who is accused of haring criminally libelled Superintendent…

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The Arbitration Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

At a meeting of the Federated Engmedrivers' and Firemen's Association on Monday (reports the Port Pirie "Recorder"), Messrs. W. Heller…

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Port Pirie Municipal Sensation. Mayor Seeks Aid of Police

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 4

There were further scenes in the town council last night (says Wednesday's "Recorder") when the members were called together to meet in…

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The Strike of Soldiers. Court-martial Constituted. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 2

A court-martial has been constituted by the Defence Department to try per[?] charged with [?] [?]mitted in Sydney between February 13 and 22 in…

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44-Hours Week. The Arbitration Court. A.M.A. Case Adjourned Until Monday. Enginedrivers' Claim Taken Up. Mr. Mitchell Represents Port Pirie. Evidence by Mr. Burgess. Mr. W. D. Barnett Ill in Bed. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1916 · page 4

THE FOLLOWING APPEARED IN Yesterday's THIRD EDITION. The Arbitration Court to-day continued the hearing of the Broken Hill…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 5

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. T. W. Coben, D.S.M., a patient deemed to be of unsound mind, was remanded for a further eight days…

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Theft of Cheques. Man Fined £20

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 5

In the White Cliffs Police Court on Thursday before Mr. T. W. Cohen, P.M., Frederick Gray, aged 35 years, was charged with stealing two cheques,…

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Theft of Liqueurs. a Fine of £5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 5

In the Police Court this morning before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M., Percy Frederick Carl Nienabar, on remand, was charged with having on February…

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An Indian Sentenced. Insufficient Lawful Means of Support

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 5

In the Police Court this morning before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M., Khamissa, an Indian, was charged with having insufficient lawful means of support…

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The Story of a Young Man. Told in the Divorce Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1916 · page 8

The Melbourne correspondent of "The Advertiser" reports:- William Ellis Rawson (25), dental mechanic, sought a divorce before Mr…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. T. W. Cohen, D.S.M., Leslie Gapper, with three previous convictions, was fined 10/—in default, three…

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Compulsory Service. Women's Anti-conscription League. Secretary Sent to Gaol. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 2

Mrs. Nellie Best, secretary of the Women's Anti-Conscription League, has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment in the first division, at…

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The Arbitration Court. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1916 · page 3

Sir,—Permit me space in your columns to express an opinion. The Arbitration Court awards are being discussed freely, and by the reports we…

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