BOMB OUTRAGE
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DONE.
AT OPPOSITION LEADER’S HOME
(Australian Press Association.)
(Received this day at 11.15 a.m.) MELBOURNE, November p.
A bomb was placed under it-he mat on the front verandah of the home, of ;the Leader of the Opposition, Sjf Stanley Argyles, apd exploded night, causing much damage to the front part 'of the house. The front windows ' were shattered and the verandah extensively damaged, while the door ahd framework were splintered) and the plaster dislodged from the ceilings and walls. ■% Sir i Siaftley, was, abs.en't ai time,: hitt Lady Argyle,: her .daughter, her niece and maid were in bed, hut they were not injured.
The noise of the explosion was heard miles away. The crime follows close*iy * upon” threats received by other public mfen. Lady Argyle is of the opinion that the bomb was placed as a warning try Sir .Stanley. The Sydney “Tal|r|; graphV 1 - says: “It an outrage thought to be the resultof feeling,< raised /by:, .., ithe, ..i National Party’s offensive in the Legislative Council to rates of pay provided in the Unemployment Relief Bill.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1931, Page 6
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180BOMB OUTRAGE Hokitika Guardian, 10 November 1931, Page 6
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