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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

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German Seamen in Court. Theft and Malicious Damage Leads to Fines and Gaol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 2

"We were driven to steal by hunger. We thought it better to take food from our own ship than from the shore." This is what 13 German sailors of the…

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German Seamen in Court. Theft and Malicious Damage Leads to Fines and Gaol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

"We were driven to steal by hunger. We thought it better to take food from our own ship than from the shore." This is what 13 German sailors of the…

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Six Charges of Theft. Man Who Lost at Racing Ordered 12 Months' Gaol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 2

On six charges of theft, involving £330 belonging to his workmates, Leslie Edward Ford (26), who was in charge of the tailoring workroom at…

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Six Charges of Theft. Man Who Lost at Racing Ordered 12 Months' Gaol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

On six charges of theft, involving £320 belonging to his workmates, Leslie Edward Ford (26), who was in charge of the tailoring workroom at…

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The Paddington Murder. Police Search Continues for Father of the Victims Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 2

The search for "Professor" Williams in connection with the murder of his three daughters at Paddington continues. The theory that he committed…

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The Piddington Murder. Police Search Continues for Father of the Victims Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

The search for "Professor" Williams in connection with the murder of his three daughters at Paddington continues. The theory that he committed…

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New Sooth Wales. Attempted Assault Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

Another attempt to commit a criminal assault an a girl of 6 years is reported from Ryde. While going on a message the girl was lured into a…

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Alleged Sheep Stealing. Arrest Made at Mannum of Racehorse Owner Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

At Mannum yesterday afternoon Hermann Jonathan. Werner, a wellknown resident, and the owner of the racehorse. Black Rogue. was arrested…

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Burglars Chased by Police Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

Two shopbreakere were caught redhanded at chemist's shop at Haberfield last night by Constable England. They escaped after a chase.—…

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Grace Ememett, Or, the Wattleson Murder Case. All Rights Reserved. Part 8

Western Grazier · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 4

"I will go with you," said Mr. Hildreth, "I'll not give in yet. My faith in George is too strong to be swept away like this. We'll fight it…

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Sydney Fires. Fire and Police Chiefs Confer Regarding Matter Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 2

The growing frequency of city fires was discussed at a conference yesterday between Mr. Jackson, chief officer of the Metropolitan Fire…

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Sydney Fires. Fire and Police Chiefs Confer Regarding Matter Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 9 February 1924 · page 1

The growing frequency of city fires was discussed at a conference yesterday between Mr. Jackson, chief officer of the Metropolitan Fire…

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Police Court. To-day's Business

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 2

In the Police Court to-day, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson. D.S.M., the following cases were dealt with:— —Bail Estreated.—…

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Theft of Water. Fines Are Inflicted

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 4

In the Police Court this afternoon, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, D.S.M., A. J. Triggs, manager of the Broken Hill Water Supply, proceeded against…

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The Paddington Murder. Police Are of the Opinion That Williams Is Dead Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 1

The police continue to search for "Professor" Williams, who is wanted in connection.with the murder of his three daughters at Paddington. If…

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The Paddington Murder. (Continued from Page 1.) Father Surrenders Himself to the Newcastle Police Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 4

Edward Williams, father of the three children who were murdered at Paddington on Monday night, walked into the Newcastle Police Station at 10.15…

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Assault Cases. Matters Are Adjourned Until To-morrow at 2.15

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 4

A number of assault charges were dealt with by Mr. G. A. Stevenson, D.S.M., in the Police Court to-day. On the application of Messrs. A. F…

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Police Conference. Vic and South Australian Representatives Chosen Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 11 February 1924 · page 1

Victoria is to be represented at the interstate police conference to be held in Sydnev by. Mr. A.. Nicholson, the Chief Commissioner. The conference…

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Victoria. Gaol and a Whipping Ordered Man for Assault Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 4

Charles Temmer, a married man, was sentenced to three years' hard labor and 10 strokes of the cat o' nine tails on being found guilty on a charge of…

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New South Wales. Three Years' Gaol Ordered for Forging and Stealing Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 12 February 1924 · page 1

William Benjamin (44), an accountant, who pleaded guilty to robbing his employers of over £5000 by stealing and forging cheques, and who was…

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