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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 9 of 69

New Police Inspector Arrives

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 1

Police Inspector Gumley, who is to succeed Inspector Bannan as officer in charge of the Broken Hill Police District arrived in Broken Hill on…

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The Assault on Mr. Tate. Fining a School Teacher

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 3

William Alfred George Sinclair, late[?] a teacher employed by the Education department was charged at the Collingwood Police Court on Wednesday…

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Soldier's Allegations Against Property Vendor Court Case Ends in Tangle Verdict Contrary to Jury's Intent

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 25 February 1919 · page 4

After a hearing of four days, before Judge Winneke and a jury, in the County Court, a conclusion was reached on Thursday (reports "The Age") of…

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Argyllshire Soldier Charged. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

A soldier who returned by the troopship Argyllshire was before a courtmartial at Victoria Barracks yesterday, charged with desertion by absenting…

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Racing Tipsters Sentenced. Notice of Appeal Given. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

In the Summons Court yesterday Alfred Vockler was proceeded against on a charge of having caused to be published on December 13 an…

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Suits for the Police. an Obliging Thief

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

Patrick Louis Jordan, aged 30, laborer, was arrested on Saturday by Constable Copeland, on a charge of shop-breaking (reports "The Recorder,"…

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Sydney Gaming House Kept by a Woman Raided by the Police

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

At the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Thursday (says the "Evening News") a number of men appeared in connection with a gambling raid. They…

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No Motive for Murder of Afghanistan Ameer No Arrests Yet Made (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 2

The Press Bureau reports:— "Advices from Kabul state that the Ameer of Afghanistan was attacked and shot dead in Wagamang Camp early…

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Soldier's Allegations Acainst Property Vendo[?] Court Case Ends in Tangle Verdict Contrary to Jury's Intent

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 26 February 1919 · page 1

After a hearing of four days, before Judge Winneke and a jury, in the County Court, a conclusion was reached on Thursday (reports "The Age") of…

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Case of Alleced Assault Acain Adjourned Witness's Motor Car Breaks Down Outback

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 3

John Stephen Flynn and Victor George Summers appeared, on remand, before Mr. A. Gates, Deputy S.M., in the Police Court, this morning, charged…

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Liability for Union Dues. Full Court's Decision

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 February 1919 · page 4

A matter of considerable importance to unions was decided by the Full Industrial Court Mr. Justice Edmunds, Judge Rolin, and Judge Curlewis[?] on…

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Arcent-street Scrimmage. Assault Charge Dismissed. Police to Be Protected. Magistrate's' Warning

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 4

James Barrett, 52, was charged before Mr. A. Gates, Deputy S.M., in the Police Court this morning, with having assaulted Constable Wilfred Neil…

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Attempt to Force Banknotes. Two Men Sentenced. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 2

Max Selling, charged in connection with an attempt to forge Common-wealth bank notes, was yesterday sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment by…

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Criminal Court Sentences Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 4

In the Criminal Court, to-day Chief Justice Irvine sentenced Albert Boase, a railway guard, to three years' imprisonment, with 15 strokes of the cat,…

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THE I.W.W. and the Police Proceedings Against Police Not Advised by the Crown. Papers Referred Back. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 4

The papers concerning those members of the police force reflected on by the Royal Commissioner (Mr. Justice Street) in the I.W.W. inquiry, have…

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Russian Anarchists. Watched by French Police. ("The Times" Message.) Paris

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 4

Detectives are giving close attention to the movements of the Russian anarchists in Paris and the provinces. Inquiries have not yet proved that…

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In Britain. Many London Police Ill. Patients Seized with Frenzy. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 February 1919 · page 2

A total of 1270 London police have been affected by the fresh influenza epidemic, which is showing no diminution in virulence. An unusual…

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Victoria. Union Secretary Sentenced Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 1

Harnett Gabriel Walsh, formerly secretary of the Wharf Laborers' Union, was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment in the Criminal Court yesterday…

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Victoria. Union Secretary Sentenced Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 11

Harnett Gabriel Walsh, fomerly secretary of the Wharf Laborers' Union, was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment in the Criminal Court yesterday…

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Increased Police Pay. How It Is Apportioned

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 March 1919 · page 11

The high cost of living and the promise by Mr. Fuller, the Chief Secretary, that he would maintain the NewSouth Wales police force the most…

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