A FAMILY QUARREL.
MAN FIRES REVOLVER AT HIS FATHER-IN-LAW.
[Pan Press Association.] Auckland, September 11
Ernest Henry Mackay, 26, a carter by occupation, was charged at the Police Court with \he attempted murder of his father-in-law, Augustus Lafitte, hy firing a revolver at him. There had, been trouble between Mackay and his wife and the latter recently sought a separation order on the ground of cruelty. That application was adjourned, the Magistrate advising Mackay in the meantime to keep away from his wife, who went to live with her parents. Mackay called and asked to be allowed to seo his wife. Mrs Laffitte refused and shut the door. Immediately she heard a revolver shot and Mr Laffitte went out intending to send Mackay away. He alleges that Mackay pointed a revolver at him and fired, the bullet going within inches of his head. Accused was remanded till Friday. Bail was refused.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 21, 11 September 1914, Page 6
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151A FAMILY QUARREL. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 21, 11 September 1914, Page 6
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