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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1921

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Allies in Germany (Continued from page 1.) Six Germans Arrested. Charged with Conspiracy (Reuter's Message.) London. March,15

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 4

There are declarations of disapproval by the entire German press of the attempt to blow up the 'victory" column at Koenigsplatz. Six Germans…

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Latest News Issue Revolt in Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) Scenes at Mountjoy Gaol During Time Oe Executions London, March 15

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 March 1921 · page 4

The London "Times" Dublin correspondent telegraphs that though the big shops removed their shutters at 11 o'clock it was some hours before the…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 2

A sitting of the Licensing Court was held at the Courthouse this morning, presided over by Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., chairman of the licensing bench…

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Year's Police Records ("The Times" Message.) London, March 15

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 1

During the past year there were 2193 resignations from the Royal Irish Constabulary, and 131 resignations from the auxiliary force (the "black…

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Adelaide Criminal Court Minlaton Case Sentences Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 1

Richard John Button and William David Button, brothers, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of having received certain money at Minlaton on…

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Adelaide Criminal Court To-day's Proceedings Adelaida

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 4

The trial was concluded in the Criminal Court to-day of Humphrey Hutchings, laborer, of Bower, who pleaded not guilty to a charge…

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Arbitration Court F.e.d. and F.a. Case

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 March 1921 · page 1

Mr. A. E. Huckell (secretary of the Barrier District Assembly of the A.L.P.) will leave by to-night's express on route for Melbourne for the…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 1

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., Philip Denihan (20), against whom there we[?] six previous convictions, pleaded guilty to a…

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Three Years for Burglary Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 March 1921 · page 4

Robert Carberry (23), laborer, who had been found guilty of breaking and entering a hotel at Minlaton on January 8 with intent to steal, was brought…

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Australians in London Sentenced for Swindling Men Enticed to Gambling Den

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 March 1921 · page 1

A cable message from London states that Robert M'Donald (53) and James Ford (23), who had been convicted in Australia, have been sentenced at the…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 1

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., a first offender pleaded guilty to a charge of having on March 16 stolen four towels and one…

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Attempted Burglary Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 March 1921 · page 4

An unsuccessful attempt was made by thieves to break into the premises of W. Orchard, draper, Unley-road, on Friday night. The shop is almost…

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Tomayoff Before Court "SORRy I Shot Mr Brookfield, Don't Care About Others " Riverton

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 4

Koorman Tomayoff, a Russian (26), a short, dark, thick-set man, ran amok on leaving the Broken Hill express at Riverton this morning. He was going…

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Revolt in Ireland (continued from page 1.) Pre-arrangement Attacks on Police Officers ("The Times" Message.) London, March 21

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 March 1921 · page 4

Seven soldiers and one civilian were killed and 12 soldiers and two civilians wounded in a train ambush at Headstord, County kerry…

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Charged with Murder

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 4

Since his arrest Tomayoff has been held in custody on the warrant of the court at Riverton, and to save the necessity of taking the prisoner to that…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, S.M., Mary Ann Gray pleaded not guilty to a charge of having made use of indecent language…

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Warden's Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

In the Warden's Court to-day, before Mr. A. R. Perry, mining warden, David Pinnuck was granted six months' suspension of residence conditions on…

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Licensing Court

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 2

In the Licensing Court to-day, before Mr.A. R. Perry, S.M., chairman of the Licensing Bench, and Mr. G. C. Bowen, L.M., Police-Inspector Dimond…

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Tennis Player's Wife Is Arrested at Cannes Alleged Theft (Reuter's Message.) London, March 21

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

Reuter's Cannes correspondent reports that on Monday Mrs. Lowe, wife of Gordon Lowe, the well-known tennis player, was arrested at the Cannes…

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Revolt in Ireland Police and Military Making Raids in Dublin Week-end Casualties London, March 22

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 March 1921 · page 1

The police and military are making extensive raids in Dublin. The Secretary for Ireland, Sir Hamar Greenwood, stated on Monday that the…

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