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Broken Hill & the Far West · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1951

1,219 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 5 of 61

Woman On Murder Intent Charges

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 1

Sydney. January 23.—A 31 years old woman of Western Crescent. Gladcsville was today committed for trial at the Central Court on £200 ball on a charge…

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Court Officer Transferred

Barrier Miner · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 10

Mr. H. R. Wass, who has been on the staff of the local Court-house for the past 2½ years, has been transferred to Wentworth…

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Police Inspector on Visit

Western Grazier · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 1

Inspector Gilroy, the officer in charge of the Broken Hill Police District, made his first visit to Wilcannia on the 22nd instant and returned to Broken Hill the…

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Cheque Case Before Court; Remanded

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 2

A 43-years-old painter, who was charged before Mr. C. K. Ward, S.M., in the Police Court today, with having passed a valueless cheque, was remanded to S.A. on the application of the police…

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Comic Court Fit for Valley Race

Barrier Miner · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 11

Melbourne.—Using the inside grass at Flemington, where the barriers were 15ft, out, Comic Court and Comedy Prince finished together over five furlongs in 1.3¾, the first half-mile in.50½. Folkestone ran six furlongs in…

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Man Charged With Murder Of Wife Following Intensive Inquiries

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 3

Brisbane, January 26—A fifty-two years old man was charged by three Melbourne detectives in Brisbane today, with the murder of the his wife, after an…

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Boy Hates Police

Barrier Miner · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 7

Melbourne.—The police allege that a 15-years-old boy found loitering near the Geelong Police Station on Thursday night had…

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Negress Seeks Damages From Louis Claims Assault And £44,600

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 3

New York, January 26.—Former World heavyweight champion Joe LouLs has been sued here for 100,000 dollars (£44,642) by a woman who said…

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Hardy Committed for Trial on Libel Charge Lower Court Completes Hearing Evidence

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 27 January 1951 · page 3

Melbourne, January 28—Mr. JAckson, S.M. today [?] Franch Joseph Gaqrdy 33), author of the back "Power Without glory" to trial on a charge of criminal libel. Hardly pleaded net gultiy and reserved his defence. The charge is made on the information of Mrs. Ellen Wren…

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3 Charges Of Theft

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 3

A recent arrival in Australia Edward Porter (24), was remanded by Mr. C. K. Ward, S.M., until February 14, when he appeared…

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Assault on Aneurin Bevan

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 2

London,[?] Mr. Aneurin Bevan, Britain's burly shock-haired Minister for Labor was assaulted by Mr…

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Mrs. Livesey In Court Again

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 January 1951 · page 2

Adelaide.—Mrs. Elizabeth Ethel Livesey (53), appeared in the Criminal Court on a charge of having broken a three-years £300…

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Remanded On Theft Charges

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 4

Three charges of theft were preferred against Ed word Porter (24), before Mr. C. K. Ward. S.M.. in the Police Court yesterday. Porter, Mho is a painter for…

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Comic Court Fit

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 30 January 1951 · page 11

Melbourne.—Using inside track at Flemington, where the barriers were 15ft. out, Aldershot worked brilliantly over half a mile in 50½. Comic Court easily ran six furlongs in 1.27…

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Gaol drunk drivers, says judge

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 5

London, Tuesday—Judge Tudor Rees, chairman of Surrey Quarter Session said: "We shall not get much…

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Man On Murder Charge Melbourne Case Commences

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 2

Melbourne. January 36—A defected Old the City Court today that Edwald loseph Scully (52), chef. admitted [?] stripped his wife's , body and [?]…

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Absconder Is Caught By Police

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 3

LONDON, January 30.—Scotland Yard foiled a plot by an underworld gang to rescue John Tilley, an English bookmaker, wanted as a bail absconder when the Orontes arrived in London from Australia…

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"Wanted To, Kill Somebody" Allegation In Sydney Court

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 1

Sydney. January 30.—Police said at the Central Court today that a ponisioner asked why he bad wanted to kill, repiled. "I thought the girl was not…

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Man Admitted Shooting Wife, Says Police Evidence Concerning Railway Town Tragedy Heard at Inquest

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 31 January 1951 · page 1

Det. Sgt. Mobbutt told the Coroner's Court yesterday that Jock William Willoughby admitted shooting his wife. Laurel Elaine Willoughby (25) at their home in Railway Town on December 19, lost year. Neighbors told of Mrs. Willoughby…

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Jewels in Court

Barrier Miner · Thursday 1 February 1951 · page 1

Sydney.—£15,000 worth of jewedery was brought into the City Coroners' court today when an inquest began into the death…

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