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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1920

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Warden's Court Suspension of Labor on Options Blocks

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 2

A sitting of the Warden's Court was held at the Courthouse to-day, presided over by Mr. A. R. Perry, mining warden…

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Welcome to Mr. A. R. Perry Given in Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 2

Prior to the opening of the Licensing Court to-day Sir. G. C. Bowen, a member of the Licensing Bench, welcomed the new chairman of the bench, Mr…

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Panitz in Broken Hill Stats at Hotel Four Days Police on His Track

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 2

Jack Panitz, who escaped from custody at the Adelaide Police Court on Friday last, recently paid a visit to this city…

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Arbitration Court Vacancy Arrangement for Pilling Announced in Parliament Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 May 1920 · page 1

The Assistant Attorney-General stated in the House of Representatives yesterday that he hoped during the week to announce the Government's…

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French Strikes Confederation Delegates Charged with Conspiracy Police and Crowds Clash (Reuter's Message.) Paris, May 12

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 4

Cavalry is patrolling the suburbs of Paris.The General Confederation of Labor delegates have been arrested and will be charged with conspiracy against…

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Greater Co-operation Between Military & POLICE (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 4

Replying in the House of Commons Mr. O'Neill, Mr. a. Bonar Law stated that General Macready had already taken the most important steps…

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Alleged Corruption Charge Against Promoter Fails Before Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 3

Before Judge Dethridge, in the Court of General Sessions on Fiday (reports the "Argus,") Walter Waddell Eskdale, company promoter and speculator, of…

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Revolt in Ireland [?]Eath Farmers Killed While Engaged Ploughing Magistrate Repels Attack Assailants Run Away ("The Times" Message.) London, May 11

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 1

A Meath farmer named C[?]inton was shot dead while ploughing. His horses also were shot. Five armed men dragged the County…

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Police Have Long Chase After the Elusive Panitz Arrested After 5½ Hours Prisoner Wounded in Stomach Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 4

Jack Panitz, who escaped from the Adelaide Police Station on Friday last, was located at Magill this morning, but again managed to give the…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 3

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M. a first offender pleaded guilty to a charge of having been found drunk in South-street…

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No More Court Costs in Police Summons Cases New Departmental Plans

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 2

A new arrangement has been arrived at by the police and Courthouse officials, acting under instructions from the Minister for Justice, in respect to…

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New Horses for Police

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 2

A number of horses now regarded as unsuitable for further police service are to be sold and replaced by remounts which are now coming by road from…

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S.A. Police Appointment Causes Dissatisfaction Colonel Leanes Position. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

There is some dissatisfaction in the police, force that Colonel Leane has been brought from outside to succeed Police Commissioner Edwards, who is retiring…

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French Strikes Paris Public Services Reported to Be Improved Dockers Surround a Gaol. (United Service Message.) London, May l3

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 4

The public services in Paris have improved. The lighting and power services are normal as the result of the work bf the volunteers of the Union…

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Electrically Charged Wire to Protect Fruit Tree 4-Year-old Girl Injured Adelaide City Council Decides to Investigate Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

At a meeting of the Port Adelaide City Council on Wednesday night, Councillor Beaumont caused a sensation by making a serious charge…

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New Series of Outrages Police Barracks Destroyed Govermment Offices Raided an Editor Tarred ("The Times" Message.) London, May 13

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 4

The London "Times" Dublin correspondent reports that a new series of outrages, apparently concerted, has occurred in many parts of Ireland. The…

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Police Feeling the Strain Hints in the Commons No Reply to Question If Time for Martial Law ("The Times" Message.) London, May 13

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 1

Commenting in the House on the Irish murders several members to-day [?]ited that the Irish Constabulary is feeling the strain intolerable, and is…

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Australian Soldiers Sentenced to Death Murder in Glasgow Park King's Evidence by Women

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 4

At the trial on Wednesday of Albert James Fraser and James Rollins, who are charged with the murder of Henry Senior in February, two women…

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Australian Soldiers Sentenced to Death Murder in Glasgow Park King's Evidence by Women

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 8

At the trial on Wednesday of Albert James Fraser and James Rollins, who are charged with the murder of Henry Senior in February, two women…

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Baby Cut to Pieces Mother Before Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 3

A message from Hobart states that Ivy Allen, a girl who pleaded guilty to a charge of concealment of birth and to cutting up her baby into pieces…

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