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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Revolt in Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) Train Commandeered for Attack on Police (United States Message.) London, May 18

Barrier Miner · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 4

A Land of armed men commandeered a crowded passenger train at Ballaghat. County Roscommon. They then drove up close to the police barracks, and,…

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E. Judd Wants Gun License Objects to Magistrate Who Hears Application Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 1

In the Summons Court this morning E. E. Judd made an application for a gun license. The police opposed the application…

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Woman Found with Throat Cut Husband to Stand Trial on Charge of Murder Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 2

The adjourned inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Hannah Jane Peden, whose almost decapitated body was found at…

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Campaign of Terror Planned for London Threat to Murder Families (Reuter's Message.) London, May 9

Barrier Miner · Friday 20 May 1921 · page 4

Police investigations show that the Sinn Fein shooting outrages of May 14 were intended to be the first of a series throughout London on several…

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Campaign of Terror Planned for London Threat to Murder Families (Reuter's Message.) London, May 9

Barrier Miner · Saturday 21 May 1921 · page 4

Police investigations show that the Sinn Fein shooting outrages of May 14 were intended to be the first of a series throughout London on several…

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North Camel Camp Fight Indians Before the Court Adjourned Till

Barrier Miner · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 2

There was again a large attendance of Indians and Afghans at the Courthouse to-day, when Abdul Suttar appeared before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M.,…

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A Suspect Arrested Man Charged and Remanded

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 2

In the Police Court to-day, before before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., James Francis Jones (alias Jons Chime, alias Stofie Currie, alias John Ryan),…

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Cargo Pillacing Committee Police Officers' Evidence Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 1

The Inspector-General of Police (Mr. Mitchell) stated at the Cargo Pillaging Inquiry yesterday that money was always forthcoming to pay the fines of…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

A special sitting of the Licensing Court was held at the Courthouse to-day, Mr. G. C. Bowen, L.M., presiding. Dr. W. Macgillivray was also present…

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Sheep-stealing Charge Fails Two Men Acquitted Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 1

John Mullins, junior, and Michael Mullins were charged in the Supreme Court yesterday with stealing 13 sheep belonging to Elijah Appleton, near…

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No Gun License Needed for Mining Cos.' Police

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 2

A communication was recently received at the Courthouse from one of the mine offices asking whether special constables who carried firearms in the…

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Negro "Israelites" in Africa Refuse to Obey Authorities Police Seize Village (United Service Message.) Capetown, May 24

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 4

An extraordinary position which had existed in the Queenstown district for some time reached a climax to-day. A negro sect styled "The Israelites" had…

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Warden's Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 2

In the Warden's Court today, before Mr. M. H. Cleeve, P.M., three applications for suspension of labor conditions on mineral leases were adjourned until…

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Cockatoo Island Inquiry Answer by Commodore Powers of Police Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 1

Five out of the seven members of the Cockatoo Island Naval Dockyard Royal Commission were present when the investigation was resumed yesterday…

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Fire at Nunan's Buildings Pimental to Stand Trial for Murder of Miss Riley Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 4

The inquest on the body of Gertrude Katherine Riley who was burnt to death in the fire at Nunan's Buildings, Swanston-street. on April 13, was…

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Story of Assault & Robbery Follows V Sit to P Ctures Police Reveal a Hoax

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

On Thursday night a report was received at the Police Station that a man had been assaulted and robbed at his home in Crystal-street. Constables…

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North Camel Camp Fi[?]ht Afghans and Indians Appear Before the Court Adjournment Till

Barrier Miner · Friday 27 May 1921 · page 4

There was again a large attendance of Indians and Afghans and the general public at the Courthouse to-day, when Abdul Suttar appeared before Mr. A…

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Cargo Pillaging Commission Stipendiary Magistrate Advocates Fine and Gaol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 1

To chief stipendiary magistrate yesterday gave evidence before the Commission which is inquiring into the pillaging of cargo. He said that…

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The Following Appeared in Yesterday's Last Edition Story of Assault & Robbery Follows Visit to Pictures Police Reveal a Hoax

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 4

On Thursday night a report was received at the Police Station that a man had been assaulted and robbed at his home in Crystal-street. Constables…

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Ca[?] Pillacins Commission Stipendiary Magisstrate Advocates Fine and Gaol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 1

The chief stipendiary negistrat[?] yesterday gave evi[?] before the Commission which is ingu[?]ring into the pallaging of cargo. He said that…

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