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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1919

1,371 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 16 of 69

Court Adjournments. Judge Higgins's Decision

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 1

In several cases before the Arbitration Court (says "The Age") reference has been made to the difficulty experienced by witnesses from other States…

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In Broken Hill Second Examinations. Some Absent Passengers Interviewed by Police

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 April 1919 · page 8

A medical examination of persons who arrived by the express on Thursday was conducted at the Sulphidestreet station on Friday by the…

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Illegal Betting Four Charged and Fined

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 1

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S. M., four first offenders pleaded guilty to charges of betting on the totalisator, while…

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Sunday Drinking Gladstone Hotel Licensee and Customers Charged

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 2

Before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M., in the Police Court to-day, six first offenders pleaded guilty to charges of being on the licensed premises of…

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Cambling Den Raided by Melbourne Police Manager Fined £25

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 4

At the Collingwood Court on Wednesday, reports "The Age," Walter C. Pollock, 33, dealer, was charged under the Gaming Act with having, between…

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Military Police Mobbed by Soldiers in Melbourne Civilians Effect a Rescue

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 1

Some excitement was manifested in Queen's Walk; off Collins and Swanston streets, Melbourne, on Wednesday night last, when a disturbance took…

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The Girl Left Behind Marries Another Man Soldier Claims Allotment Woman Tears Up Letters Produced in Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 April 1919 · page 1

In the local court on Friday (says the Perth correspondent of the "Advertiser") Lieutenant, Leslie Tweedie, who is under orders to proceed to…

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A German Finding on Capt. Fryatt's Murder Murderers Exonerated

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 April 1919 · page 1

'A Copenhagen cable-message states: "The German Commission now inquiring into the treatment of prisoners reports that Captain Fryatfs execution…

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Pickpocket Sent to Gaol Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 2

Several pickpockets who were arrested at the Gawler races on Saturday were yesterday sent to ga[?] for a month each. Two offenders against…

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Warden's Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 4

In the Warden's Court to-day, before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, Mining Warden, George Armstrong called upon Patrick Hoare to snow cause why…

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Dangerous Propaganda Work Carried on in New Zealand Agent Sent to Gaol Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 3

At Wellington William Parker, a waterside worker, has been sentenced to 12 months' hard labor on a charge of distributing dangerous propaganda…

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Commissioner Edwards to Continue in Office Head of S.A. POLICE. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 4

The services of Police Commissioner Edwards has been extended for a year [?] from the end of June next…

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Miners and Police Fight in Westphalia 11 Killed and 37 Wounded Miners' Strike Spreading (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 April 1919 · page 2

Reuter's Copenhagen correspondent telegraphs:— "Reports from Essen state that the miners' strike has spread to 11 pits at…

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[?] of Murder Is the [?] [?] Husband and Nurse Committed Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 4

The city coroner (Mr. Cole) held an inquiry to-day into the death of Mrs. Murdoch, wife of John Leslie Murdoch, Who died at a women's hospital on…

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Single Woman's Death. a Nurse and Clerk Committed for Trial. on Charge of Murder. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 4

Dr. Cole held an inquest at the morgue to-day on the body of Marjory Dawson; a single woman, who died at a private hospitals Fitzroy on March…

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Robbery Under Arms Masked and Armad Men Holding Up the Trams. No Arrests Made by Police. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 4

Masked and armed men are holding up trams in the suburbs of Melbourne and robbing the passengers. So far ihe puhce have been powerless…

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Detectives in I.W.W. Case Censured and Reprimanded Consideration by Cabinet. Chief of Police Recommends Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 April 1919 · page 2

The State Cabinet yesterday decided that certain steps are to be taken with respect to the detectives whose conduct was commented upon by Mr. Justice…

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Punishment of Police

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 2

THE public reprimand and punishment visited upon some of the detectives engaged in what are known as the I.W.W. cases will cause much public…

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South Australia. Ships' Cargo Stealing Prevalent at Pt. Adelaide. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 1

Cargo stealing is again prevalent at Port Adelaide…

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"I'm a King's Officer" Charge of Assault Against Copurt Bailiff

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 April 1919 · page 1

In the police court to-day, before Mr. W. [?] Brows, S.M. Edward William Manton proceeded against James Walter Donald M'Nabb for…

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