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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

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South Australia Theft From Man's Pocket Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1

Robert Hay. a contractor, of Coomastreet. Fullarton, had stolen from a hip pocket of his trousers the sum [?] £210. He felt the money in his pocket…

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Theft on Steamer Mail Bags Cut Open Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 2

During the voyage of the steamer Marsina from New Guinea to Sydney all the contents of a mail bag, comprising registered articles and several…

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Alleged Murder Accused Remanded Wellington (N.S.W.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 4

In the local Police Court to-day John M'Kensie (28), was charged with having murdered Albert Wagner (45), who was found in the yard of…

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The Coal Crisis High Court Proceedings Coal Case May Reach Full High Court on Tuesday Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1

The hearing of the coal case was resumed before Mr. Justice Rich, in the High Coure to-day. It was indicated that the case would…

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High Court Proceedings Dr. Evatts Statement Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 4

During the hearing of the coal case in the High Court to-day. Dr. Evatt tendered a statement which he attributed to Mr. M'Donald, which said: "As…

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Government May Make High Court Appointment Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1

It is disclosed that the Federal Government may make an appointment to the High Court Bench before the coal case begins before the Full Bench on…

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Dr. Evatt Mentioned for the High Court Bench Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 1

Dr. Evatt, K.C., when questioned in regard to a rumor that he was to be appointed to the Commonwealth High Court Bench refused to discuss the…

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Guilty of Vagrancy New Arrival Gaoled Remarks of Police Officer About Criminal Invasion

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 2

Walter Williams (40), described as a laborer, appeared before Mr. J. A. Harris, D.S.M., in the Police Court to-day, charged with being idle and…

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A Murderer's Appeal Against Death Serterce Dismissed by Appeal Court Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 4

The Criminal Appeal Coure to-day dismissed Thomas Blyth's appeal against sentence of death for the murder of his wife. Unless a reprieve is…

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Court Cases on Wednesday Concerning Rothbury Riots Mixers to Demonstrate Newcastle

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 January 1930 · page 4

The inquiry into the death of Norman Brown, who was shot dead in the recent riot at the Rothbury colliery, will be held on January 13…

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Theft From Changeh0use at the British Mine a Youth Fixed £5

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 3

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. J. Harria, D.S.M., Henry Charles Dunstall (19) was charged with having on January 3 stolen one…

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Police Carnival at Rothbury Camp Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

The holiday spirit was observed at Rothbury and Branxton to-day. Many of the miners and their families went picnicking. The 200 police in the…

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Annual Crime Return Compiled Bt the Police

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

Inspector Gibson has compiled for furnishing to Sydney the crime return for Broken Hill end district for lest year. Offences against the person,…

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The Coal Crisis High Court Proceedings Case Referred to Full Court Judgment Is Expected on Next Monday Weer Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

The sitting of the High Court this morning on the co[?] case was very brief. Mr. Justice Rich said:—"I propose…

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Beer Strike at Mount Isa Reports of Assaults Denied by the Police Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

A police report denies the statement that business people at Mount Isa have been assaulted and threatened by beer strikers…

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Eden-monaro Seat Appeal by Beaten Candidate Made to the High Court Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

Mr. J. A. Perkins, the defeated Nationalist candidate for Eden-Monaro at the recent Federal elections, has lodged a writh writh the High Court to…

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Latest News Issue the Coal Crisis Evidence in High Court Mr. Scullin and Mr. Davin and 'Phone Conversation Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 4

At the coal case hearing in the High Court to-day the text of the communications between the Federall and State Governments following the…

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Claimants for Handbags Visit the Police Station

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 2

The notification in "The Miner" yesterday that there were four ladies' handbags at the Police Station await, ing claimants took three girls to the…

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Port Adelaide Wharfs Police Protection Held to Be Necessary Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 4 January 1930 · page 2

It is not the intention of the Government to withdraw the extra police at Fort Adelaide waterfront. Mr. R. L. Butler (Premier) stated this…

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