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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1918

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Alleged Assault. a Case Remanded

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr H. Giles Shaw, S.M. Abdul Rahman (38), a native of India, was charged that in December 31 he did…

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Raids on the Mines. the Deferred Cases. Police Court Charges

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 4

At the Broken Hill Courthouse to-day summonese were issued by the chamber magistrate, on information laid by the superintendent of police in connection…

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Licensing Court. To-day's Sittings

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 4

In the Licensing Court this morning, before Mr. H. Gires Shaw. S.M., and MD.T. Hall, L.M., F. A. May applied for a transfer bf a spirit merchant's…

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In Russia. Murder of Army Officers. Nationalisation of Insurance. Separation of Turkestan. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 January 1918 · page 4

Renter's correspondent at Petrograd, telegraphing on December 30, stated that General Karauloff, who was the Hetman of the Terek…

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Raids on the Mines. the Deferred Oases. Police Court Charges

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 2

At the Broken Hill Courthouse yesterday summonses were, issued by the chamber magistrate, on information laid by the…

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In Russia. Murder of Army Officers. Nationalisation of Insurance Separation of Turkestan. (Router's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 1

Router's correspondent at. Petrograd,, telegraphing, on December 30, stated, that General Karauloff, who was the Hetman of the Terek…

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In New Zealand. Escape of German Prisoners. Further Details of the Capture. a Court of Inquiry

Barrier Miner · Thursday 3 January 1918 · page 4

The escape of Count von Luckner, of the raider See Adler, and a party of German prisoners of war from Motuihi Island (NEW Zealand),and [?]…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, S.M., Thomas Crapp pleaded not guilty to a charge of having behaved in an…

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Alleged Assault

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, S.M., Abdul Rakman, on remand, was charged that on December 31 he did assault Prehm…

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Bankruptcy Court Figures

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

The report of the New South Wales bankruptcy business for the year 1917 has been, prepared by Messrs. H. Rich and R. O. Blackman. During the…

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A Port Pirie Gamble. Witnessed by the Police

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

A game of "Murrumbidgee pool," which was being played in Goldsmith's billiard saloon, in Alexander-street, Port Pirie, one night at the end of…

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Case Op Ryan v. Hughes. Referred to Full Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 2

In the High Court yesterday Mr. Justice Barton referred the case, of T. Ryan (Premier of Queensland) v. W. M. Hughes (Prime Minister) for…

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In New Zealand. Escape of German Prisoners. Further Details of the Capture. a Court of Inquiry

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 1

The escape of Count von Luckner, of the raider See Adler, and a party of German prisoners of war from Motuihi Island (New Zealand), and the…

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Robbery From a Train. Guard Charged with the Theft. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 5

John James Cadley, guard of the night train which on November 30 last was robbed of £760, representing the day's takings at several suburban…

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Police Department

Western Grazier · Saturday 5 January 1918 · page 2

The following is taken from a review of the activities of the Chief Secretary's Department:— Although the crime statistics are not…

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In Australia. Police Officer's Description of Loxton "Meeting Place for Aliens." Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

In the Adelaide Police Court to-day Superintendent Priest said that over, a hundred, persons in the Loxton district, on the, River Murray, had been,…

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South Australian Lands Inquiry. Mr. A. W. Styles Resigns From the Government. Asks for Supreme Court Review Of, Evidence. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 January 1918 · page 4

Following upon the report by Mr. Webb with regard to the investigation into the land transactions of the Vaughan Government, the Minister of…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

In thePolice Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, S.M., a first offender pleaded guilty to a charge of drunkenness, and was fined 5/-in…

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Alleged Assault. Natives Op India in Court. Accused Committed for Trial

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. Giles Shaw, S.M. Abdul Rahman (38), a native of India, on remand, was charged that on December…

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Assault Charges Dismissed. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 January 1918 · page 4

Three information were laid against Reginald Lambert, aged 24, for alleged assaults on a woman aged 70 years at Stirling East in November…

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