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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1924

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Small Debts Court. To-day's Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 3

In the Small Debts Court to-day Mr. G. A. Stevenson, D.S.M., dealt with the following cases:— — A Case Adjourned.—…

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Wine Saloon Tragedy. John Richards Acquitted on Charge of Murder Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 2

In the Melbourne Griminal Court yesterday John James Richards was charged with the murder of Albert Edward Lancelot Johnson at Scolavi's…

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Warden's Court Suspension for Two Months Granted on Pinnacles Mine

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 2

In the Warden's Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, Acting Warden, the Junction North Mining Company applied for a suspension of…

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New South Wales. (Continued from Page 1.) Police Make Protest at Proposed Appointments Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 4

The Police Association yesterday decided to protest against the appointment of two special officers under the Liquor Act. It was stated that if…

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Limerick Shipping Case. Successful Court Appeal by Scott Fell and Govt Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 February 1924 · page 4

The Full Court, consisting of.Mr. Justice Ferguson and Mr. justice Gordon yesterday delivered the reserved judgment in the appeal of…

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Police Court. To-day's Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 3

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, D.S.M. the following cases were dealt with:— — Fined on Two Charges.—…

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The Glenferrie Murder. Angus Murray on Trial Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 4

The trial of Angus Murray on a charge of murdering Thomas Berriman, bank manager, at Glenferrie on October 8 begun to-day. The court was…

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Serious Charge Alleged. Magistrate Refuses Bail to Young Man and Woman Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 4

In the Central police Court to-day Vera Crichton (23) and Thomas Hooper (29) were charged with having with others conspired to procure a certain…

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The Jingellic Murder Inquest on Mr. Sheppard Adjourned Till February 26 Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 1

The adjourned inquest concerning the death of Mr. David Sheppard, the victim of the Jingellic shooting, was resumed yesterday. Claude Batsoh was…

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Death of a Woman. Nurse Mitchell Acquitted on Charge of Murder Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 3

When the name of Nurse Hannah Mitchell was called in the corridors of the Criminal Court yesterday there was no response, but after a lapse of about…

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Anarchists at Sofia. Loss of Life Takes Place When Police Attack House (Reuter's Message.) London, February 19

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 4

The "Daily Telegraph" Sofia corespondent reports:— "Secret service officers surprised a group of anarchists at a meeting at a…

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The Dockers' Strike (Continued from Page 1) Minor Collisions Occur Between Strikers & Clerks Police Disperse Strikers (Reuter's Message.) London, February 19

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 4

Ugly temper was manifested at Smithfield this morning, and minor collisions occurred between strikers and salesmen clerks holping to convey…

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The Dockers' Strike the Minister for Labor Announces Court of Inquiry Mr. Macdonalds Views (Reuter's Message.) London, February 19

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 February 1924 · page 1

Mr. T. Shaw, Minister for Labor, has announced that it has been decided to appoint a court of inquiry under the Industrial Courts Act to inquire into…

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Serious Charge Alleged. Three Accused Remanded to Braidwood Police Court Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 4

At the Central Pouce Court, to-day, Nancy Cowman, 18 years of age, who was arrested last night in connection with the Braidwood case, was…

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South Australia. (Continued from Page 1.) Alleged Sheep Stealing Mannum

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 4

Hermann Jonathan Werner was charged on remand yesterday with having stolen 30 sheep the property of H. W. pfeiffer, and 35 sheep, the…

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Woman Found Murdered. Husband in Custody Charged with Crime Launceston

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

The search for the woman, Mrs. Maude Downs, who has been missing from her home at Scottsdale since February 6, resulted in the discovery…

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Police Make a Protect Concerning Appointments Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

Feeling is running hign in the police force over thc Government's proposal to appoint two civilians as special licensing inspectors under the Liquor…

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Arrested for Robbery. Man Escapes From Lockup and Robs Police Quarters Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

An escapade is credited to a young man named John Leonard Kieth, abas Lionel John Kingston (20), who had several charges preferred against him…

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Fire on Moldavia. Lumpers' Union Protests Against Court Fending Fremantle

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 4

ThE verdict of the Court of Marine inquiry last week in connection with the fire which resulted in £80,000 worth of damage to the steamer…

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The Dockers' Strike Proceedings Are Started by Court of Inquiry (Reuter's Message.) London, February 20

Barrier Miner · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 1

A court of inquiry into the dock dispute, presided over by Mr. Holman Gregory, accompanied by Mr. H. Boothan, secretary of the Association…

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