TELEGRAMS.
(Per Press Association —Copyright) GISBORNE , TRAGEDY. GISBORNE. July 24. Constable Cooper who ißvestigd <.ed the Wairongoniai tragedy, reports from the station that the victim, Olaf Anderson had two bullet wounds in the back and one in the back of the head. A rifle ‘was lyihg close along side him. The other victim Bradley was lying about' five feet- away with two bullet wounds, one under the heart and the other through the forehead • Inspector Jdhnson and Detective MdLeod will leave Gisborne for the scene of the tragedy to-mofrow. No further details are. available. A SOLDIER’S SUICIDE. WELLINGTON, July 24. Alt tile inquest of Private Thomas William Hill, whose body was found in the bush near Trentham c.-.mp a verdict was returned that on or about, February Bth. deceased .met his death by banging himself while suffering from mental Repression. .Tile evidence showed that deceased had been iii ill health fol- several days aild oil February Bth. failed to attend sick parade • Search was made of the camp and country nrotiild tlib camp but the body was net- found until last Satinday. ..... ■ mu* *
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Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1917, Page 1
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183TELEGRAMS. Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1917, Page 1
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