TATURA TRAGEDY.
THE MUBDERER CONFESSES THE CRIME.
HE RELATES THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 9.45 p.m., May 16. Melbourne, May 16. Edwards was charged at Benalla with the murder of Skioner. He contended that his name was Robinson, but returning to the oell admitted that it was Edwards. Ho stated that he and Skioner were travelling together. Skinner -returned from a “ hazard ” school in a bad temper owing to losing money. Edwards chaffed Skinner, who, in a rage, seized a shovel and tried to strike Edwards. The latter snatched the axe, and with one blow split Skinner’s skull. He cut bp the body and went on a drinking bout. He sold Skinner’s horse and cart.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1456, 17 May 1905, Page 2
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116TATURA TRAGEDY. Gisborne Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1456, 17 May 1905, Page 2
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