SENSATIONAL AFFRAY
FARMER FATALLY SHOT ■ YOUNG WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED PARTY FIRED ON By Telegrapli-Preßa Association. . ( Oamaru, .April 15, 1.12 a.m. A sensational shooting affray occurred at 8 o'clock this evening at Gemmeß's Crossing, on the Kakauui River, about ten miles from Oamaru, and a favoured; snot for fishing camps. A young married farmer, named George Burke, ani his two sisters were shot without provocation. Details of the iragedy are: meagre. Burke died before medical aid could be obtained. One of the young women is in a, serious condition, but is expected to reach hospital after midnight. It is reported that the assnilaul was a, returned soldier, belonging to Oamaru,, who used an automatic revolver. A. police sergeant and eoustablen were early on the scene, but have not yet returned to town.
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 176, 15 April 1918, Page 6
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131SENSATIONAL AFFRAY Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 176, 15 April 1918, Page 6
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