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Courts & crime, 1909

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Alleged Riots. Charges Against Mann and Twenty-seven Others. Accused Before the Police Court

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 4

BROKEN HILL. Monday Morning.—The adjourned cases against Tom Mann and 27 others, arising out of the riot of January 9, were continued at the police court this morning before…

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Baby Left at Railway Station. a Young Girl Charged

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 5

At the Parramatta Police Court, this morning, Lilian Lucas, a tall, dark girl, of good appearance, apparently about 23, was brought up on a charge of abandoning her female child at…

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Court of Marine Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 3

Before the Judge, with Assessors, at 10 a.m.—Re the Dunmore and a sailing pinnace in tow of a steam launch…

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Lynching in Turkey. Culprits Sentenced to Imprisonment. Terms of Five to Fifteen Years

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 7

LONDON, Saturday.--The Criminal Court in Constantinople has imposed sentences varying from live to 13 years on the authors of the lynching of a Greek gardener and a…

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Law Notices. Monday, January l8. Supreme Court

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 3

Protgibitart's Office.—Before the Chief Clerk: Forbes v. Forbes, 10.15 a.m.; Whelan v Whelan, 10.15 a.m.; Evans v Donaldson, 10.30 a.m.; Commercial Banking Company v Stone, 10.45 a.m…

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Bombs at Tee Barrier Still Another Explosion. Police Puzzled

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 4

BROKEN HILL, Monday Morning.—Shortly after midnight on Saturday a waggon belonging to the Barrier Ice Company was blown to pieces by an explosion of dynamite. It is supposed…

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Big Display by the Police. the Men Wearing Side Arms

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 7

BROKEN-HILL, Saturday.--There was a simmering of excitement in the city to-day, in consequence of a rumor which obtained currency that action of a decided nature was…

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Bankruptcy Court. (Before the Registrar.) Hearing of Creditors' Petitions

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 3

The Australian Joint Stock Bank, Limited, versus William Christopher Barker. An order sequestrating the estate was made, Mr. W. H. Palmer being appointed official assignee…

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Riots in Rio Janeiro. Violent Police Methods. Many Killed and Injured. London, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 7

Demonstrations against the Light and Power Company in Rio Janeiro developed into riots, lasting three nights, as a protest against violent police methods of quelling…

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The Naval Disaster. in Sydney Harbor. Marine Court Inquiry. Commenced This Morning

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 6

The inquiry into the circumstances attending the collision, on January 6, between the steamer Dunmore and a pinnace in tow of a steam launch belonging to H.M.S. Encounter, by…

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The Nayal Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry Opened. Master of the Dunmore's Statement

The Australian Star · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 5

The Marine Court inquiry into the circumstances of the disastrous collision on January 5 between the steamer Dunmore and a pinnace in taw o£ a steam launch…

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Support of Socialists. Passer Visits Injured Son. Under Police Escort. (From Our Special Reporter.) Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 8

Mr. Tom Mann has received the following table from Auckland:—"Auckland socialists appreciate brilliant stand, and co-workers; fight on. (Signed) Savago, secretary."…

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Barrier Crisis. Men's Enthusiasm Flagging. Leaders Preach General Strike. Labour Organs Advocate Rebellion. Police Have Situation in Hand. (From Our Special Reporter.) Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 7

Matters have reached a curious pass on the Barrier, and the leaders of the men have become obviously uneasy. After all high excitement there must inevitably follow…

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Latest Edition. "Evening News" Office, 4.50 p.m. the Naval Disaster. Marine Court Inquiry. This Afternoon's Evidence. (Continued from page 6.)

Evening News · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 5

Albert Renfrey, a metal carrer, was on the Dunmore when the collision occurred. He heard the order given to cut the painter. A man named Johnson tried to get in the boat behind…

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Police Courts. Fined for Assault

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 10

At the Water Court James bourns, a seaman, was charged with assaulting Isadore Ludski, on January 16. He plcaded guilty, and was fined £4; in default, imprisonment for six weeks. In mitigation of…

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An Assault on Police. Three Men Arrested

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 8

BROKEN-HILL. Monday.--A cowardly and brutal assault on the police was perpetrated in Argent-street this evening. Some men got into an argument with a colored man in front of the…

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Charge of Assault

The Australian Star · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 5

At the Parramatta Quarter Sessions yesterday Marlin O'Brien (35), railway fettler, was charged with recently assaulting a girl in a train, whilst travelling from Lithgow to Clarence, on the night of December 5…

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Charge of Riot. Police Court Prosecutions. Further Adjournment Refused. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 7

The adjourned cases against Tom Mann and 27 others arising put of the riot of January 9 were continued at the police court this morning, before Mr. A. N. Barnett, S.M. Mr…

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Prisoners' Escape From Gaol. Doors Found Unlocked

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 9

MELBOURNE, Monday,--Three prisoners in gaol at Castlemaine succeeded in making their escape during the night. The gaol had been proclaimed a temporary reformatory prison,…

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Highly-strung Nerves. Blue Jacket Convicted of Assault

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 9

At the Water Police Court yesterday, before. Mr. G. N. Payten S.M., james Kearns, 34, a seaman in the Royal Navy, was charged with assaulting one Isadore Ludski, on January 16. Accused pleaded…

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