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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1920

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Accused Before the Court Dentes His Guilt Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 1

The investigation in connection with the shooting of John Moser at Carrieton has resulted in the detention of Charles Poole, aged 18…

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The Carrieton Mystery Youth Is Arrested on a Murder Charge Accused From Port Pirie Carrieton

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 1

John Moser was found dead in his bed on Sunday, January 20, with a gunshot wound in the lett temple. No weapon was found near the body, and…

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Libel Action for £5000 Dismissed by the Court Leave to Appeal Granted

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1920 · page 1

A libel action was instituted by David Gullan M'Grath, son of the exM.H.R. for Ballarat, against Senator Elliot and R. W. Baxter and Co., of…

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Police Relief Applicants Increasing

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 2

The police continued to issue relief to-day. Throughout the day there was a steady stream of applicants, and it was stated that the number of…

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Police and Shopbreakers Exchange Revolver Shots Men Arrested on a Roof One Prisoner Wounded

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1920 · page 4

Two men who climbed on to the roof of the grocery establishment of Evan Bees, in Sydney-road, Coburg, on Saturday night, and endeavored to force…

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Charge of Theft Against Two Youths Metal From Junction Co

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 3

Stewart Greeney (20), and Joseph Leonard M'Donald (16), were charged before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M., in the Police Court this morning with…

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Charge of Theft Against Two Youths Metal From Junction Co. Other Charges Pending

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 4

Stewart Greeney (2[?]), and Joseph Leonard M'Donald (16), were charged before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M., in the Police Court this morning with…

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Charge of Murder Against a British Sailor German Prisoner Killed London, February 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 2

The trial of James Woolley, a British sailor, charged with killing Eversteg, a German prisoner, on board the battleship Resolution, at Scapa Flow, two…

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Police and Shopbreakers Exchange Revolver Shots Men Arrested on a Roof One Prisoner Wounded

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1920 · page 8

Two men who climbed on to the roof of the grocery establishment of Evan Rees, in Sydney-road, Coburg, on Saturday night, and endeavored to force…

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Bolshevism Secret Conference Held in Amsterdam Dutch Police Make Arrests (Reuter's Message.) London, February 13

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1920 · page 1

An Amsterdam message state[?] that the Dutch police have arrested several Rusa[?]an, German, and Belgian Bolsheviks attending a secret international…

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Tatoo on Soldier's Arm Objected to in Wagga Police Court Case Follows Accused Is Discharged

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

The rep[?]esentation of a woman, six inches from toe to head, tattooed on a [?]cres from toe to head, tatt[?]oed on a man's arm, so shocked several Wagga…

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Federal High Court Mr. Justice Starke Is Sworn in To-day Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 4

Mr. Justice starke was sworn, in to-day as a member of the High Court Bench by the Chief Justice. He was complimented by Mr. Groom (on beha[?]f…

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Allies' Supreme Council Decisions Made in London Claim for Surrender of War Criminals Has Been Waived by Allies Men to be Tried by German Court Turks to Remain in Constantinople Note from Pres. Wilson on Adriatic Question (The "Times" Message.) London, February 16

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1920 · page 1

The Allies' Supreme Council, sitting in London, has arrived at some decisions on international questions. In regard to Turkey it was decided…

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Alleged Racecourse Fraud Case to Be Heard at Adelaide Police Court Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 3

A case of interest to racing men will probably be called on at the Adelaide Police Court next week. Two men, one until some weeks ago…

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Alleged Murder Followed by Suicide Woman Attacked No Eyewitnesses Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 4

A woman is reported to have been murdered by a man who afterwards c tunis throat in a small house occupied by Eenjamin Cooper, in Colby,…

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Transfer of License of Freemasons' Hotel Application Before Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 2

In the Licensing Court to-day, before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, application was made for the transfer of the publican's license of the Freemasons'…

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Police Pensioners Criticise Sir George Fuller Increased Rates Wanted Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 1

The police pensioners have severely criticised the Chief Secretary (Sir George Faller) because their requests for increased rates have been [?]helved…

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Soldiebs' Hostel Structural Alterations to Palace Hotel Building Court Approves of Plans

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1920 · page 4

In the Licensing Court this morning, before Mr. W. Le Brun Brown, S.M., Henry A. Robertson, as licensee of the Palace Hotel, now the Returned…

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Electoral Prosecutions Secretary of A.l.p. Charged at Adelaide Court a Fine Inflicted

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 1

Before Mr. E. M. Sabine, S.M., at the Adelaide Police Court on Monday, two informations were heard with regard to aleged breaches of the…

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Sly Crog Shop Result of Police Watch Man and Woman Fined Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 February 1920 · page 4

For some time past complaints had been received by the police regarding the conduct of a house in Hutt-street, occupied by William Prior and his wife…

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