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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 8 of 40

Theft at the Crystal Theatre. Stealing From a Dressing Room

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 3

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, S.M., George Alfred Humphries, aged 21, was charged with having on March 6, at…

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Delegates to Arbitration Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 2

Mr. W. Mellor, of the Boilermakers' Society, who has been in Melbourne on business in connection with the Arbitration Court, returned to Broken Hill…

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Hamburg Prize Court. Copenhagen

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 4

Thw Prize Court at Hamburg has decided that the torpedoing of seven Norwegian ships, also British and Danish steamers which were wood and…

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44-Hours Week,. Arbitration Court Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 4

In the Arbitration Court on Thursday (reports the "Argus") Mr. Justice Higgins asked whether, in the event of his making on ward…

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Alleged Bribery. Military Contractor Charged

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

Nathan Jacobs, a colthing manufacturer, was charged at the Quarter Secsions on Monday (says a Sydney message to 'The Register'') with having…

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In Australia. a Deserter Sentenced. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 2

A general courtmartial convened by the Govornor-General-in-Council to deal with soldiers charged with offences alleged to have been committed in the…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Third Edition the A. Ma. Sued. Alleged Boycotting. Mrs. Egan's Case. a Demurrer in the Full Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 March 1916 · page 4

Argument was heard to-day in a demurrer before the Full Court in the pending action of Frances Egan (of Broken Hill) against Alfred Ernest…

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Police Raid Club. Alleged Gaming House

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 1

A police raid was made on Saturday evening at- about half-past ll-o'clock (says the Melbourne "Age") on the premises at 76 Brunswick-Street…

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The Rockhampton Gaol

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 4

Mr. Huxham, Assistant Home (secretary in Queensland, who has been visiting Rockhampton, says he intends to readjust the gaol accommodation there…

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Theft of Glasses. Fine of £1 Inflicted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 5

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shew, S.M., Albert Martin pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, for which he was fined…

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Fire in a Gaol. Kerosene Vapor Ignited. Fifty-three Persons Killed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 8

The following cable has been transmitted by the Independent Cable Service:- El Paso (U.S.A.) Wednesday…

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A Murder Mystery

Barrier Miner · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 3

"I've got a theory of my own about this Heidelberg affair," said the Regular Rider, "and I'm surprised that the police have not, or if they have it has…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shaw. S.M.. three first offenders pleaded guilty to charges of drunkenness, and were fined 5/, in…

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Theft in Oxide Street

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

Shortly after midnight on Friday, [?] of the windows of Mr. George Krants's drapery establishment in Oxide-street was broken, and some…

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South Australia. Alleged Burglary and Arson. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 2

At Thebarton on Saturday night a house Was set on fire, presumably by thieves, and only the prompt action by the neighbors in quelling the flames…

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The Motor-car Murder. Another Discovery

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 4

The detectives spent another day on Wednesday (reports the "Argus") in fruitlessly searching for the tall, thin, clean-shaven man, dressed in a dark…

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Contempt of Court. a Man Fined £20

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 1

Judge Eagleson, in the court of General Sessions, Melbourne, on Thursday, fined Ernest Yates £20, which he ordered to be paid within 12 honrs—in…

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In Australia. the O'donnell Case. Finding of Court of Inquiry. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 2

The court of inquiry into the treatment of Private O'Donnell, of Perth, has found that he was unfairly treated and that his promotion was blocked…

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The Fair Rents Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

The Fair Rents, Court continued [?] [?]ttings yesterday. Over 70 applications have already been received…

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Panama Exposition. Sale of Australian Court. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 2

The [?]le of the Australian Court at the Panama Exposition realised, it is…

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