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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

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West End Burglar Arrested by Police an Amazing Career (Renter's Message.) London, February 16

Barrier Miner · Thursday 18 February 1926 · page 1

When Wilfred Macartney, 28 years of age, wearing a monocle, was charged at the Old Dailey with breading and entering a West and store, he told a…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., James D. Clark (34) with two convictions in the last two months,…

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Wife Murder Man Sentenced to Death. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 1

The trial of Alfred John Dobson on a charge of murdering his wife was concluded yesterday. The jury returned a verdict of guilty with a…

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A Police Inquiry Perth

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 1

It is understood that the report of the Royal Commission into the dismissal of Constable Lambert, of Fremantle, through the arrest and…

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Charge of Murder a Melbourne Case Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 1

The case is proceeding in the Melbourne Criminal Court ot Dominica Condello, who is charged with having murdered Constable James Clare in…

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Charge of Murder Accused Found Not Guilty Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 4

The trial of Dominico Condello for the murder of Constable Clare at North Melbourne on December 24 was concluded to-day. The jury returned…

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A Melbourne Tragedy Man on Murder Charge Now in Mental Hospital Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 February 1926 · page 2

In the Criminal Court yesterday the Crown Prosecutor said that he wished to enter a nolle prosequi in the case in which William Richard Wallace is…

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Policeman As Bookmaker Man on £16 Dividend Fined in Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 5

A man made a 5 bet with a policeman instead of a bookmaker as bethought (says the Adelaide."News"). The horse won and paid a dividend of…

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Policeman Is Bookmaker Max on £16 Dividend Fined in Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 1

A man made a 5/ bet with a policeman instead of a bookmaker as he thought (says the Adelaide "News"). The horse won and paid a dividend of…

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Attempted Murder a 10 Years' Sentence. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 1

George Brett, who was found guilty of attempting to kill G[?]stu[?] Langenfield at Spring Hill in November last, was sentenced to 10 year' [?]ard labor…

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Charge of Murder Accused Found Not Guilty Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 8

The trial of Dominico Condello for the murder of Constable Clare at North Melbourne on December 24 was concluded to-day. The jury returned…

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No Supply of Liquor to W.A. Police in Uniform Police Association Protest Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 1

The Licensed Victuallers' Association has advised its members not to serve drink to police in uniform whether on or off duty. The Police…

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No Supply of Liquor to W.A. Police in Uniform Police Association Protes[?] Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 February 1926 · page 1

The Licensed Victuallers' Association has advised its members not to serve drink to police in uniform whether on or off duty. The Police…

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Ex-senator Benny Charged in Adelaide Police Court Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 4

Former Senator Benjamin Benny appeared in the Adelaide Police Court this morning, before Mr. Sabine, S.M., on a charge of the fraudulent…

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Wilcannia Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 3

In the Wilcannia Police Court on Saturday last four youths, aged about l9 years, were bound over to be of good behavior for a period of 12…

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Police Court To-day's Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 3

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

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Police Officers Return

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 2

Sergeant A. Duckworth, who was stationed at Wilcannia while Sergeant W. Robson was inquiring into the death or William Oliver, returned…

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Theft From Hotel Three Months' Imprisonment Ordered New Arrival

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1926 · page 4

In the Police Court this afternoon before Mr. G. A. Stevenson, S.M., Alexander Wilson (21), a new arrival, pleaded not guilty tn a ohargo of…

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Theft of Motor Car Two Young Men and Girl Committed for Trial Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 1

A romantic story was told at the Central Police Court yesterday when two youths, Robert William Do[?]g (23), a laborer; and Ronald Brindle (19), a…

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An Insurance Claim High Court Dismisses. (Reuter's Message.) London, February 22

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1926 · page 4

The manner in which the late John Q. Rowett, a friend and financial supporter of the late Sir Ernest Sbackleton, met his death was the subject…

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