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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Youth Shot on a Farm Coroner's Verdict of Murder Ex-employer Committed for Trial

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 4

The inguest regarding the death of William M'Intyre at Sutherland's Creek (Victoria) on February 14 was conducted by the Coroner (Mr. W.G…

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Found on Hotel Premises During Prohibited Hours Court Prosecutions

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 2

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr, A. R. Perry, S.M., three first offenders pleaded guilty to charges of having been found on the licensed…

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Threat to Call in Police at Local Govt. Assn. Meeting Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 4

There was trouble at the Local Government Association meeting to-day concerning the log presented by the district clerks, and one delegate would…

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Police Want Action Against Those Who Abuse Them Appeal to Chief Secretary Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 March 1921 · page 1

The police the urging the Chief Secretary (Mr. J. Dooley) to take action against public speakers, politicians, and others who abuse the…

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Man Charged with Assault a Restaurant Incident

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

Before Mr. Giles Shaw, S.M., at the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Saturday last. Cecil Coe (25), a, laborer, was charged with having unlawfully…

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Murder of Gertrude M'grath Confession by Coley Statement Bead Tn Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 3

On Saturday last "The Miner'' published a brief telegram from its Brisbane correspondent announcing that in the police court a statement had been…

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Youth Shot on a Farm Coroner's Verdict of Murder Ex-employer Committed for Trial

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 4

The inquest regarding the death of William M'Intyre at Sutherland's Creek (Victoria) on February 14 was conducted by the Coroner (Mr., W. G…

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Threat to Call in Police at Local Govt. Assn. Meeting Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 4

There was trouble at the Local Government Association meeting to-day concerning the log presented by the district clerks, and one delegate would…

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Whyalla Dispute Settlement Proposals in Industrial Court How the Matter Ended

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 1

It was briefly reported in "The Miner" on Wednesday that the Iron Knob (Whyalla) strike had ended and that legal proceedings against the…

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School Teachers' Claims for Increased Salaries Court Proceedings Proposed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

The legal adviser to the New South Wales Public School Teachers' Federation has written the Attorney-General (Mr. E. A. M'Tiernan) drawing his…

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Federal Arbitration Court Unions Preparing Petition to Retain Justice Higgins Melhourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 March 1921 · page 2

A pewton is being circulated among labor unions in Melbourne urging the retention of Mr. Justice Hiepins as Preudent of the Federal Arbitration…

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Charge Against Stepson Dismissed by Magistrate "A Family Affair"

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 3

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., James Donoghue charged Gerald Perry with having used insulting words to him on…

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Murder of Gertrude M'grath (Continued from page 2.) the Inquest Verdict of Wilful Murder Against George Coley Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 4

The inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Gertrude M'Grath was concluded this afternoon. a verdict being returned of wilful…

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Murder of Gertrude M'grath Inquest Opened To-day Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 2

The inquest on Gertrude M. Grath, who was found murdered at North Sydney on Christmas Eve, was opened this morning. The court was crowded…

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Landru to Be Retried Appeal Court Decision ("The Times" Message.) London, March 5

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 4

The London "Times" Paris correspondent writers— "The laugh is with Landru. The Court of Cassation has decided, on…

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Robbery Under Arms Teller's Story to Police After Visit to the Races Informant Arrested Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 2

A story of robbery under arms has been told to the Melbourne police by Cyril Sidebottom, employed as a teller at the Bank of New Zealand. The…

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Breach of Promise Defendant Appears in Bankpuptcy Court. a Trip to the United States

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 4

Maurice Solomon Solomon (28), who recently figured as the defendant in a breach of promise action, and in which the plaintiff, Gladys E[?]ily Read,…

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St. Kilda Tragedy Court Hears Application for Leave to Appeal Application Dismissed Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 March 1921 · page 2

The application of James Pierce for leave to appeal against his conviction and sentence of 12 years' imprisonment in connection with the murder of Mr…

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Murder of Gertrude M'grath Evidence at the Inquest Women Wttnesses Faint Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 March 1921 · page 1

The inquest on Gertrude M'Grath, who was found murdered at North Sydney on Christmas Eve, was opened yesterday morning. The court was…

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Murder of Mr. Magrath Killed in the Presence of His Wife and Daughter

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 March 1921 · page 1

Cable messages narrate the capture has week and subsequent. shooting while attempting to escape" of a Sinn. Fener who was suspected of having…

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