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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

1,788 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 11 of 90

Sequel to Opium Raid Two Police Ofeicers Charged with Assault Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 6 February 1931 · page 4

Charges of assault against two police officers as the outcome of an opium raid were mentioned in the Central Summons Court to-day. Willie Son…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 2

Before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M. in the Police Court this morning Joshua, Groy Pedlar (40) pleaded guilty to a charge of having on January 30 been…

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Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 7

Before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M. in the Police Court this morning Joshua Gru'v Pedlar (48) pleaded guilty to a charge of having on January 30 been…

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Wentworth Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 2

In the Wentworth Police Court on Thursday, beforo Mr. G. S.Goldio, S.M., the following 'cases were dealt with:—…

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Wentworth Police Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 7

In the Wentworth Police Court on Thursday, before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M., the following cases were dealt with:—…

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Pooncarie Police Court Constable Assaulted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 2

Beforo Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M. in the Pooncario Polioe Court on Wednesday, Henry Lennix Williams ond William Thomas Williams, cousins,…

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Poongarie Police Court Constable Assaulted

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 7

Before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M. in the Pooncnrlo Police Court on Wednesday, Henry Lennis Williams and William Thomas AVilliains, cousins,…

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A Murder Mystery Jury's Finding of Murder Against Unknown Person (Special to "The Miner") London. February 5

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 6

Murder by some person unknown was the verdict of the coroner's jury at the inquest into the death of Miss [?] Foster (28), who on Jnnunry [?] was…

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A New Serial. "The Murder on the Downs" Chapter Ix

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 4

—Circumstantial Evidence. — Mr. Paul Sturt wns alone in his office above Foiwliurcli-stroet when B[?]ak and Ferguson were shown in to…

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Prohibition Order Against a Defendant Informed the Court Kola Made Him Ill

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 2

A man who has been before the court on several occasions on charges of being deemed to be insane appeared this morning on a similar charge, but…

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Boys Raid Hospital Garden Proceedings to Be Taken in the Children's Court

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 6

The police report that recently boys have made raids on the Hospital garden d[?]ring which much fruit has been stolen and damage caused to…

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Prohibition Order. Against a Defendant Informed the Court Kola Made Ihm Ill

Barrier Miner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 7

A man who lins been bofore the court on seveinl occasions on charges of being doomed to bo Insane appenrod this morning on a similar charge, but…

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Police Court Casks Heard To-day

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 3

Before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M., in the Police Court this morning the following coses were dealt with:— — Unregistered Motor. Car. —…

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The Unemployed Protest From Darwin About Fanny Bay Gaol Cells Are Overcrowded Darwin

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

A lettergram dispatched last night to Mr. A Blakeley (Minister of Home Affairs) on behalf of the Darwin indigent unemployed, read:—…

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Prompt Police Action, Saves Many Families Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

The flood waters in Queensland and the north coast of New South Wales are gradually receding. Tremendous damnge has been done. In Brisbane…

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Farmer Found Injured Assault Suspected Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

At Alberton yesterday morning Leslio Horton, a farmer was discovered in a stable in a semi-conscious condition with his head, on a bag of wheat and…

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Forfeiture Is Ordered of Meat Found in Iceworks Decision of Magistrate

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

In the Police Court this morning, before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M., Wilfred Archie Roberts, ice and cold storage works proprietor, was called upon to…

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The Ormond Murder Reward of £50 OFFERED Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

On the recommendation of the Chief Commissioner of Police, Mr. Tunnecliffe, the Chief Secretary, has approved of the offer of a reward of £50 for…

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Assault in a Taxi Car Defendant Bound Over to Keep the Peace Also to Pay Compensation

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 4

Before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M., in the Police Court this morning, Richard James Brealey (23), a platman, on romand, was charged with having on…

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Warden's Court Conditions Suspended on Amalgamated Lead Leases

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 2

In the Worden's Court yesterday, before Mr. G. S. Goldie, warden, the Amalgamated Broken Hill Silver-Lead Mining Company, No Liability, applied…

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