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MURDER OF 150 NATIVES.

WHOLESALE CANNIBALISM. (PER PIIESS ASSOCIATION.) LoNroir, Octob?r 31. News is to hand of fearful atrocities committed by New Guinea Natives. It appears that the Okrika natives lured & hostile tribe called the Ogonis into their territory, and after a mock discussion set upon and overpowered them, killing 150. The Okrikaa afterwards cooked and ate the bodies of their victims. The British Resident -with an armed party, rescued ten captives and restored order. The chief offenders were heavily fined.

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Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1886, 2 November 1888, Page 3

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MURDER OF l50 NATIVES. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1886, 2 November 1888, Page 3

MURDER OF l50 NATIVES. Ashburton Guardian, Volume VII, Issue 1886, 2 November 1888, Page 3

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