TE AWAITE TRAGEDY.
ELLIS SENTENCED TO DEATH. WELLINGTON, February 11. The trial of Ellis, alias McKenzie, concluded this evening, when prisoner was found guilty of the murder of Leonard Collinson, at Te Awaite, on February 20, 1004, and sentenced to death. The jury found a verdict of "Guilty, with a recommendation to mercy." His Honor said the recommendation to mercy would be forwarded to the proper authorities, but he could not encourage the prisoner to rely on any result therefrom. He then assumed the black cap. and passed sentence of death, omitting the usual formula that the Lord should have mercy on the prisoner's soul. The prisoner maintained his unwavering calm during the recital of the- sentence, at the conclusion of which he was removed to the cells. ColHnson and a man named Ross weTe engaged bush-fellinor on Mr Riddiford's station at Te Awaite. Ross heard the report of a riiie. and, looking up, saw Collinson rolling down a hill-side. . Collinson was dead when picked up, having Yen shot through the heart.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 39, 15 February 1905, Page 6
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172TE AWAITE TRAGEDY. Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 39, 15 February 1905, Page 6
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