Attempt to Rob Banks.
Burglars entered the City Bank at Carcoar, N.S. Wales, on Sunday morning, and surprised the manager, Mr Phillips, whom one attacked with a tomahawk. Mrs Phillips and Miss Cavanagh rushed to the rescue. A bloody struggle ensued; , The robber struck out right and left,, instantly killing Mr Phillips and Miss Cavanagh. Mrs Phillpis and child were seriously wounded. The robber then escaped. Search parties are scourging the district without success, though the murderer is believed to be known. The Joint Stock Bank at Wickbam, near Newcastle, was also entered. The cleik, Charles Hurt, while visiting the Bank at 10 o'clock, was bound and gagged, but the robbers failed to secure any money and escaped. — Press Association.
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Manawatu Herald, 26 September 1893, Page 2
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120Attempt to Rob Banks. Manawatu Herald, 26 September 1893, Page 2
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