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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1920

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South Australian Police Demand for More Wages Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

A few days ago it was announced that the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bice) would receive a deputation from the police force to-day on the question of…

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Bank Officials' Association Cannot Be Registered Decision of the Court. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 1

The Federal Court of Arbitration has decided that the rules of the United Bank Officials' Association do not entitle it to registration…

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The Law-smith Case an Appeal Is Heard by S.A. Full Court Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

In the Full Court yesterday an appeal was heard by Ch[?]ef Justice Murray, Mr. Justice Buchanan, and Mr. Justice Poole against an order made in…

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Raid on Police Barracks Made at Village of Rush Telegraph Lines Are Cut (Reuter's Message.) London, April 28

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 1

A raid on the police barracks at the village of Rush, 15 miles from Dublin, was made this morning. Telegraphic communication has been cut, and the…

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The Idle Mines. Melbourne Conferences Concluded. Agreements Reported Reached Subject to Unions' Confirmation All Bodies Except A.M.A. Concerned. Wages and Conditions are Accepted And Hours Referred to Arbitration Court Delegates Leave Melbourne To-night. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 April 1920 · page 4

The conferences of all the Barrier unions (except the A.M.A.) with the mining companies were concluded to-day. It is understood that mutually[?] satisfactory agreements were amicably reached in every case, subject to confirmation by general meetings of the unions…

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[?]Sh Officers and Men Sentenced to Death [?] WAR London, April 28

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 3

In the House of Lords to-day Viscount Peel stated that for the whole period of the war, in the British army, in all theatres of operations, a total of…

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Simplicity in Court Dresses

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 7

The Lord Chamberlain's office has become the centre of attraction for society women, having adopted the novel course of displaying approved…

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South Australian Police Demand for More Wages Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 8

A few days ago it was announced that the Chief Secretary (Mr. Bice) would receive a deputation from the police force to-day. on the question of…

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American Officials Marked for Murder "International Labor Day" (Reuter's Message.) Washington, April 29

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 1

The Attorney-General (Mr. A. M. Palmer) has announced that several Government officials are marked for assassination on May 1. The radicals…

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Arbitration Court Prime M[?] Comments on Mr. [?] [?] [?] Language"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 3

The Prime Minister commented on Thursday on the [?]ions of the President of the Arbitration Court (Mr. Justice [?]),[?] the proposed…

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Death a Captain Presumed by the Court a Submarine Incident London, April 20

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 3

The Probable Court has presumed the death of Captain Owen, commaander of the steamer Wi[?] Hall, which was torpedoed in the Mediterranean in…

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The Law-smith Case an Appeal Is Heard by S.A. Full Court Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 8

In the Full Court yesterday an appeal was heard by Chief Justice Murray, Mr. Justice Buchanan, and Mr. Justice Poole against an order made in…

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The Idle Mines. Melbourne Conferences Concluded. Agreements Reported Reached Subject to Unions' Confirmation All Bodies Except A.M.A. Concerned. Wages and Conditions are Accepted And Hours Referred to Arbitration Court Delegates Leave Melbourne Friday Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 May 1920 · page 8

The conferences of all the Barrier unions (except the A.M.A.) with the mining companies were concluded to-day. It is understood that mutually satisfactory agreements were amicably reached in every case, subject to confirmation by general meetings of the unions…

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South Australia Gaol Breaker Sentenced Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 4

Before Mr. Justice Poole at the Adelaide Court to-day William Edward Kither (33) pleaded guilty to having escaped from gaol on April 26. He…

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Forger Sentenced Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 4

At the Adelaide Criminal Court today Arthur Herbert Haines (32), who had pleaded guilty in the Adelaide Police Court to three charges of forging…

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Alleged Jewellery Theft Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 4

Jack Panitz a young man with a foreign accent, was charged in the Adelaide Police Court to-day with having stolen jewellery worth £100 and £15 in…

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Police Request Higher Pay Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 4

Representatives of the Police Association to-day waited on the Premier, Mr. W. N. Barwell, and presented a request for increased pay and improved…

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Man and Woman Accused of Theft From Railwaystation £966 Is Involved Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 4

In the Police Court to-day James Sinclair, a baker, was charged with the robbery of £966 from the Strathfield Railway Station. Jane Smallwood, a…

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A 1920 Bushranger Captured Near Perth Hiding Place on River. Police Surround Camp Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 2

Jack Thompson, the horse thief who escaped from police custody at West Perth two months ago, and who has since gained a reputation as the hills…

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Disturbances in Paris Collision Stakes Place Between Police and Rioters (United Service Message.) London, May 2

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 May 1920 · page 1

A message from AParis'states that the May Day disturbances led to a riot in the Plase[?]de Republiaue late yesterday evening. A mob of 300 engaged In[?]a…

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