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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 2

A sitting of the Licensing Court was held at the Courthouses to-day, presided over by Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., chairman. Mr, G. C. Bowen, L.M.,…

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Warden's Court Buspension Applications

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 2

A sitting of the Warden's Court was hold at the Courthouse to-day, Mr. A. R. Perry, mining warden, presiding. Frederick Arthur Clarke wes granted…

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Murder of Constarle Wolcast Speechley Found Guilty But Protests Innocence Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 1

In the Sydney Criminal Court yesterday, Charles Wynne Speechley was found guilty of the murder of Constable Wolgast in Centennial Park. On…

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Miners and Police at Play Scotch & Welsh Strikers Refuse to Allow Pumping Landon, April 12

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 13 April 1921 · page 1

The colliery distaste are quiet. Football maitebes a[?] proceeding at Merthyr between the Police and the miners on behalf of children's relief…

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F.e.d. and F.a. Case Resumed Hearing Next Week in the Arbitration Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. E. M. Horsington (secretary of the F.E.D. and F.A.) will leave, by tonight's express for Adelaide en route for Melbourne, where he will represent…

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Withdrawal of Counsel From Divorce Court Case Judge Intervenes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 2

During the hearing of the Daymond divorce case in Adelaide on Tuesday counsel for the co-respondent intimated that the respondent had told him…

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"You Murdered My Girl" Mother Accuses Prisoner in a Tasmanian Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 1

At the Ulverstone (Tasmania) Police Conrt on Tuesday, before the district police magistrate, George William King, on remand, was charged with…

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F.e.d. and F.a. Case Resumed Hearing Next Week. in the Arbitration Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 4

Mr. E. M. Horsington (secretary of the F.E.D. and F.A., left by last night's express for Adelaide en route for Melbourne, where he will represent…

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Supreme Court to Be Held at Broken Hill on May 11 G. DALE v. "The Miner. "

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 2

The Under-Secretary for Justice has advised the Clerk of Petty Sessions (Mr. M. H. Cleeve) that a proclamation was published in Sydney yesterday…

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S.A. Wheat Scheme Thefts Servant Sentenced Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 4

The South Australian Full Court, presided over by the Chief Justice (Sir tieorge Murray) and also comprised of Mr. Justice Gordon and Mr. Justice…

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Con License Application Applicant's Non-appearance May Mean Police Action

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 3

The adjourned hearing of the case in which Joseph Muscat is applying for a gun license in respect to a sporting gun was further mentioned in the…

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Aldgate Shooting Coad Before Police Court Committed for Trial Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 1

At the Stirling Police Court yesterday, John Coad, laborer, of Aldgate, was committed foritrial on a charge of having shot his wife on April 2,…

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District Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 2

This afternoon, in chambers, Judge Bevan will deal with a number of undefended District Court actions concerning Workmen's Compensation Act…

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Another Case of Imposition on Govt. Relief Committee a Man with £161 15/8 in Bank Accused Fined Gaol for Future Offenders

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 3

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., Jim[?]ness (26), a Russian, was charged that at the Police Station this morning he [?]alsely…

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Charge of Sheep Stealing Against Nairne Graziers Two Men Arrested

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 2

In recent weeks graziers and farmers in the Nairne, Kanmantoo, and Native Valley districts have missed sheep from their flocks from time to time,…

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District Court Martin v. MARTIN

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 4

In the District Court (matrimonial causes jurisdiction) to-day Judge Bevan heard the remitted issue in the petition by Susie Ellen Martin for a…

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Licensing Court Licensee Obtains Leave to Go in Search of Work

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 2

A sitting of the Licensing Court was held to-day, Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., chairman, presiding. Mr. G. C. Bowen, L.M., was also present…

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Nunan Buildings Fire Court Remands Pimental Pending Inquest on Death Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 April 1921 · page 1

Morton Parker Pimental appeared before the Melbourne Police Court yesterday charged with maliciously setting fire to Nunan's Buildings on…

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Youths Sentenced

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 2

Everett Donald John Morrison (17) who yesterday pleaded guilty to four charges of breaking, entering, an stealing, was brought up for sentence…

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District Court Edward Inwood v. Zinc Corp

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 April 1921 · page 1

In the District Court to-day before Judge Bevan an arbitration matter under the Workmen's Compensation Act between Edward Inwood and the…

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