AN EXCITING CHASE.
An exciting occurrence took place ir. Timaru one night last week. A young man about 19 years of age arrived home in a state of intoxication, and as a result of a quarrel with his sister he lost control of himself. Picking up a carving knife he chased tho girl along the street, threatening to “do for her.” The pursued managed to elude the pursuer, but wnen she reached home the youth drew a revolver. again causing the girl to run for her life. Whether the young desperado would have shot her is not known, but at nnv rate he cleared the house of its occupants. It is understood that the matter has been reported to the police, so that further developments may be expected later.
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Otaki Mail, Volume 27, 17 November 1919, Page 4
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129AN EXCITING CHASE. Otaki Mail, Volume 27, 17 November 1919, Page 4
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