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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1932

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Campbell Court Case Grounds of Appeal Lodged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 2

John Edgley and Company, solicitors, to-day lodged in the registry of the Supreme Court grounds of an appeal on behalf of Colonel E. Campbell against…

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Greek Club in Sydney Raided by the Police Alleged Gaming House Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 3

The police raided the Greek Club in Castlereagh-street, city last night and arrested 27 men. They were charged with having been found in a common…

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Sydney Society Woman Arrested After Six Months Alleged Contempt of Court Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 1

The sheriff this morning arrested Mrs. Aimee Belle Edols, a Sydney society woman, for whom a search has been made for several months in…

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Safe Blown Open Thieves Steal 14/8 and Cheques for £87 14/11 Police Give Warning to Business People

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 3

A safe in the office of the Shell Company of Australia Ltd., situated at the corner of Blende and Bromide streets, was blown open by gelignite…

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Warden's Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

In the Werden's Court this morning, before Mr. G. S. Go[?]e, warden, Louisa Fenwick made application for the suspension of residence conditions for six…

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Lockup Escapee Gaol on Three Charges Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 1

In the Wollongong Police Court, Clarence Williams was charged with having escaped from the Scarborough lockup and with having stolen a motor…

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Bills on Light Poles Crown's Appeal Against Magistrate's Decision. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 1

The case in which the Crown is appealing against the decision of Mr. May, a magistrate, in dismissing charge of bill sticking preferred against New…

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Accused Wants Home Not P[?]shment Magistrate's Statement in Port Adelaide Case Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 3

"This youth should be mentally examined by a psychologist, and I am prepared to pay for it said Mr. Halcombe, S.M., in the Port Adelaide…

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Night Watchman Shot Statement to Police Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 1

Ralph Leach, a night watchman, was found in Hoddle-street, Collingwood, shortly before midnight bleeding from a bullet wound over the right eye. He…

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Woman Bankrupt Appears in Court Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 1

In the [?] of a [?], Mrs. Aimee Edols, of Darling Point appeared in the Bankruptcy Court this morning. Asked by Mr. Justice Lukin what she…

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Lewis Gun Fatality Officer Court Martialled Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 2

Lieutenant Ian M'Crae. of the 140th Battalion of the Australian Military forces, appeared before a court martial at the Victoria Barracks on Monday…

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Alleged Cruelty to a Deer Case in English Court

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

Two members of the Mid-Kent Stagbounds we[?] summoned before the magistrates at Hythe Police Court (Kent) by the R.S.P.C.A. as a result…

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New Guard Leader Appeals Against His Conviction Case Before Full Court Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 23 February 1932 · page 4

The appeal of Colonel Campbell against his conviction and fine for insulting language was again introduced in the Full Court this afternoon…

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Allesed Murder of Husband N.Z. Woman Acquitted Wanganui (N.Z.), February 28

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 24 February 1932 · page 1

Elizabeth Grace Donaldson has been acquitted on a charge of murdering her husband. In the witness box she told the court that on the night…

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Attempted Murder Police Withdraw Charges Against One Accused Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 3

The Crown has decided to [?]e a, nolle proseaui in the case in which William Brewster was charged with robbery under arms and attempt to murder…

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Disturbance at Dance Four Girls and a Youth Arrested by Police Dandenong

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 February 1932 · page 4

Following a disturbance during a dance at the Hallam Hall last night, three sisters and a friend and a youth were arrested…

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Owners of Straying Stock to Appear in Police Court

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 2

For many years residents in various parts of the city have made complaints about straying stock doing damage to trees and hedges. Action is now…

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Tenancy Gase Warrant of Possession Ordered by Magistrate

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 3

Before Mr. G. S. Goldie, S.M., in the Police Court this morning Joseph Salvatori Guidi proceeded against Mary Agnes Hisgrove for foiling to deliver…

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Airman Mollison in London Police Court Dependant Discharged (Special to "The Miner") London, February 25

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 1

Airman Mollison (26), who was charged in the Marylebone Police Court with having assaulted Henry Ward on February 17, was discharged under the…

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Installation in Saddle of Electric Battery Claim for Work Done Dismissed by Magistrate Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 February 1932 · page 4

Alleged to have been engaged to install an electric battery in a saddle Percy Walsh, trading as Walsh Radio and Electric Service, Sydney, sued…

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