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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1920

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Gulty of Mansla[?]ter Man Sentenced to 10 YEARS Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 1

At the Dubbo Sessions yesterday Alfred Askel Syrjalainen, charged with having murdered George Norman Willis at Molong on February 17 was…

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Theft Fiom a Station Accused Pleads Guilty and Is Fined £6

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 8

In the Police Court Friday, before Mr. M. H. Cleeve. Deputy S.M., Robert Dawes (32) was charged, on remand, with having on March 13 stolen…

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Arbitration Court Defence of Its Work by Mr. Justice Powers "Court Has Been a Success" Three Justified Complaints

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 4

Before the Commonwealth Arbitration Court finished its business in Melbourne last week Mr. Justice Powers the Deputy-Pleasent, who is going on…

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Arbitration Court Defence of Its Work by Mr. Justice Powers "Court Has Been a Success" Three Justified Complaints

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 3

Before the Commonwealth Arbitration Court finished its business in Melbourne last week Mr. Justice Powers, the Deputy President, who is going on…

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District Court Smith v. Wall Claim for £40 DAMAGES

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 8

Judge Bevan presided over a sitting of the District Court in the Courthouse Friday afternoon. The first case called on was that in…

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Man Commits Suicide in Cell While Awaiting Murder Trial No Statement Left Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 1

Harry Deeley, who was arrested for the murder of a woman named Webby at Palmerston North on March 17, and who was brought to Wellington Goal…

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Man Commits Sucude in Cell Wrile Awaiting Murder Trial No Statement Left Wellington (N.Z.)

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 3

Harry Deeley, who was arrested for the murder of a woman named Webby at Palmerston North on March 17, and who was brought to Wellington Goal…

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District Court Smith and Sons v. Wall Claim for £40 DAMAGES

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 1

Jadge Bevan presided over the District Court in the Courthouse this morning, when the hearing was conturned of the case in which W. T…

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Clains for Compensation Three Amounts of £500 Are Paid Into Court. Costs Against Companies

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 April 1920 · page 8

In the District Court Friday, before Judge Beran, three cases were mentioned in which claims were made under the Workmen's Compensation Act,…

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Man Attempting Felony [?]Ets Three Months' Gaol William King Sentenced

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

In the Police Court to-day, William King (24) was charged before Mr.M. H. Cleeve, Deputy S.M., "[?] on April 15, he being a suspected, person…

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Industrial Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

The Industrial Court case, Thomas Gamboni (Shop Assistants' Union) v. Pellew and Moore Limited was again mentioned before Mr. M. H. Cleeve,…

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Police and Military Clash with Civilians London, April 15

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 1

The police and military were involved in a[?] with civi[?] at Miltown Malbay (Clare), and three civilians were killed and nine wounded…

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"Dublin Castle Rule Not Government's Policy" the Murder of Kells London, April 15

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 1

The "Daily Chronicle" expresses the opinion that the Dublin Castle rule is not the Government policy, and that Sir Nevil Macreaily and Sir Hamar…

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Ex-prince Joachim Fined for Attempted Assault at Hotel Adlon Discussion in Berlin (Reuter's Message.) London, April 17

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 1

Reuter's Berlin correspondent states that ex-Prince Joachim of Prussia has been fined 500 marks (about £25) and Captain von Plathen 300 marks (about…

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District Court Smith and Sons v. Wall Claim for £40 DAMAGES

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

Judge Bevan presided over the District Court, in the Courthouse this morning, when the hearing was comtinued of the case in which W. T…

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MR. R. D. Meacher Leave to Appeal Refused by High Court Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 19 April 1920 · page 2

The High Court this morning refuged an application by Mr. E. D. Me[?]r for special leave to appeal against the judgment of the State Full Court which…

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District Court To-day's Sitting

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 4

Judge Bevan presided over the fourth day's sitting of the District Court in the Courthouse to-day…

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Not Guilty of Murder Because Of Unsound Mind a Case in West Australia

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 2

The trial of Robert Pahl, aged 57, for the murder of Otto Bismarck Haub at Lake Clifton on December 31 was concluded in Perth (says the "Sun's"…

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Girl's Death in Adelaide Police Ask for Adjournment Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 4

An inquest was opened to-day concerning the death of Vera[?] Maud Bassett (22), of Thorndon Park, which occurred on April 16. Detective-Sergeant…

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Police Leaving Church Fired on by Raiders Sergeant and Civilian Killed London, April 19

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 April 1920 · page 1

Raidors concealed behind a wall near a church at Kilmihill, West Clare, fired on a party of police which was leaving mass. Sergeant Carroll was killed, and…

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