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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1925

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Sharp Words in Court Counsel Called a Cub by an Indignant Justice

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 January 1925 · page 3

There was a sharp altercation betwee Bench and Bar in the Adelaide local court yesterday, when a case involving the payment of commission on…

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Police Court Cases Heard To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., the following cases were dealt with:— Riotous Behavior…

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False Pretences Drug Addict Sentenced

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 4

Despite a long list of convictions in Australia and an addiction to drugs, Margaret Beatrice Brody was, within a short period, appointed to the charge…

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De Garis Was at Mortlake Is Decision of Police Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 3

The police are almost positive that the boarder at the Mortlake Hotel was De Garis. All investigations point that way. It has been ascertained…

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C.J. De Garis Missing Police Still Hold Belief He Is on the Maheno Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 January 1925 · page 3

According to the Sunday papers the police have satisfied themselves beyond doubt that D[?] Garis is on the Maheno, but the "Sunday News" believes that…

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Warden's Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

In the Warden's Court this morning before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, Mining Warden, the following matters were dealt with:—…

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Alleged Serious Offence Well-known Jockey Charged Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

In the Melbourne City Court yesterday Herbert James Thompson, a well-known cross-country jockey, was charged with an attempt to commit[?]an…

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Bankruptcy Court. a Public Examination

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 4

In the Bankruptcy Court this afternoon Mr. G. A. Stevenson, District Registrar, conducted a public examination of William Matthew Forrester…

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Keys Found at Mortlake Sent to Melbourne Police Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

The keys which were found at the Mortlake Hotel have been received from the Sydney police. They will today be tried in the locks at Capitol…

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Industrial Court Employers Are Fined for Breaches of Awards

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 1

In the Industrial Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., the following matters were dealt with:—…

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Small Debts Court Verdict Given for Plaintiff in Claim for £18 1/9

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 January 1925 · page 4

In the Small Debts Court this morning before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., Thomas Baker proceeded against R. Hocking for the recovery of…

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Alleged Theft of Boots

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning before Mr. G.A. Stevenson S.M., Max Cr[?]sipno (32) was charged with having on or about January 12 stolen one pair…

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Fined for Theft Beer and Spirits

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., William King, alias O'Brien (28), on remand, was charged with having on…

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Police Stationed on Wharfs. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 1

A large number of police were stationed along the wharfs yesterday consequent on the clash on Monday among rival unionists…

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Decision by Branches to Ignore Court Award Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 1

The Seamen's Union headquarters has been advised that the branches at Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Adelaide, Fremantle and Hobart have all decided…

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Sporting State Govt. Is Alarmed at New Development Strengthened Police Patrol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 14 January 1925 · page 1

The latest aspect which the strike situation has assumed has filled the State Government with alarm. A conference has taken place between Sir…

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An Unlicensed 'Bus Case Against the Owner Dismissed by Magistrate

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 4

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., Chief Inspector C. Brosnan, on behalf of the Municipal Council, proceeded…

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The Long Bay Murder a Suspect Detained. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 4

Following a sensational statement which was made to the police at an early hour this morning, they visited a house at Miller's Point at 3 o'clock…

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De Garis Arrested Is Now-in Mount Eden Gaol Pending Extradition Auckland (N.Z.), January 14

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 1

C. J. de Garis has been transferred to the Mount Eden gaol pending his extradition. His solicitor declined absolutely, to make any statement or to…

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De Garis Arrested (Continued from Page 1.) Is Awaiing Police Escort for Return to Australia Auckland (N.Z.). January 14

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 January 1925 · page 4

C. J. de Garis will not be permitted to return to Australia by the Maheno sailing to-morrow. He must await the arrival of the Melbourne police escort…

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