THE INQUEST ON EVANS.
(Per Press Association.)
Waihi, November 19. The inquest on the death of Evans was resumed to-day before Mr. W. Wallnutt ,Coroner, and a jury of six. Among those present as spectators was Mr. J. Robertson, M.P., and Mr. Selwyn Mays, for the police, briefly explained the occurrence. He said Constable Wade struck the blow in self defence, and Wade would testify that ho saw Evans fire the shot which struck Johnson, and therefore he pursued him. Although Wade had killed Evans, it was under justifiable circumstances. It would be shown there was no breaking or entering into the Union Hall. Arthur Doyle, the first witness, said he had boon strike picket, and was on picket duty with Evans at the Miners’ Hall. They had commenced duty on Saturday evening, and had remained till Tuesday. When the crowd entered the hall- on Tuesday, Evans was standing just inside the door of the entrance. The inquest is proceeding.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 73, 19 November 1912, Page 6
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160THE INQUEST ON EVANS. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 73, 19 November 1912, Page 6
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