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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1927

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Assault and Robbery Man to Stand Trial Minnipa

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

As a result of a [?] on the night of February [?] Frederick Joseph Wright, a laborer employed by the Engineer-in-Chief's Department at…

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Alleged Theft of Goods a Case From Bourke Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 1

Namat Khan, who was one of the occupants of a house blown up by the explosion at Red[?] yesterday, was the principal witness for the Crown in…

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Woman Found Gulty on Charge of Stealing Remanded for Sentence Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

A [?]ry at the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day returned a verdict of guilty against. Philomena May Best, who was charged with having stolen goods, the…

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Minnipa Tragedy Man to Stand Trial on Charge of Murder Minnipa

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

Carl Eugene Elwing Bystedt was committed by the coroner to stand his trial, at the next sitting of the Criminal Court to be held in Adelaide on a…

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False Pretences Alleged Man in Grosvenor Case. Before Adelaide Court Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 February 1927 · page 4

In the Adelaide Police Court to-day Ronald Reynolds, one of the two men whom the c[?] yesterday committed for trial for the murder of John…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. C. W. Swiney, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:- Two first offenders pleaded guilty to…

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Gaoled for Stealing Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day Philomena Best was convicted of theft from Khan's store at Bourke. She was sentenced to 12 months'…

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Conspiracy to Cheat Two Men Charged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 4

In the Central Police Court to-day Keith M[?] White (19)[?] a carrier, and William Per[?] Moss (2[?]), a motor driver, were charged with…

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Vessels in Collision Marine Court Inquiry Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 1

The collision between the steamer Binngarra and the collier Lady Isobel off Bradley's Heads on January 31, was brought before the Court of…

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Traffic in City Streets Direction by Police Asked by City Council Town Clerk Not Ready with Report on Buses

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 2

As a matter of urgency Alderman A. A. Lawrence was given permission at the meeting of the Council last night [?] move. "That the Mayor…

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Gaoled for Stealing Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

At the Darlinghurst Sessions to-day Philomena Best was convicted of theft from Khan's store at Bourke She was sentenced to 12 months…

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Conspiracy to Cheat Two Men Charged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 4

In the Central Police Court to-day Keith Malcolm Whito (19), a carrier, and William percival Moss (20), a motor driver, were charged with…

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Police on Point Duty to Re[?] Race Traffic

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 2

During theb busy periods this morning poplice were on point duty on the South Hill the intersection of Benanza and Patton streets, and the…

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Police on Point Duty to Regulate Race Traffic

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 1

During the busy periods this morning police were on point duty on the South Hill, the intersection of Bonanza and Patton streets, and the…

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Theft of a Romney Valued at £19,000 (A.P.A. Message.) London, February 24

Barrier Miner · Saturday 26 February 1927 · page 2

A reward of £1000 is offered for the Romney painting which was cut from its frame on the way to Christie's sale room. The owner says…

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Dangerous Driving Magistrate Give3 Warning on Court Appearances

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

Defendants in cases must appear before the Police Court. This was made clear this morning by Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., in a case in which…

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Alleged Assault Charge Against Man Withdrawn in Court Fined for Drunkenness

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

In the Police Court this niorntug, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., Jack Anderson (27), on remand, was charged with having on February 19…

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What Is a Portergaff? Incident in Police Court

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 2

What is a por[?]ergaff? Sergeant Noble did not know, and his lack [?] knowledge caused some slight m[?]rr:ment in the Police Court, this…

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Polige Court To-day's Proceedings

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 3

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. R. C. Atkinson, S.M., the following casca were dealt with:- — Unsound Mind. —…

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Theft of a Romney Val[?]ed at £19,000 (A.P.A. Message.) London, February 24

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 February 1927 · page 4

A reward of £1000 is offered for the Romney painting which was cut from its frame on the way to Chris[?] sale room. The owner says…

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