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A SENSATIONAL STORY. Press Association— Copyright. Melbourne, October 29. The Age publishes a sensational account of the supposed attempt to assassinate Mr Hughes, who has recently received over one hundred threatening letters. It appears that a constable saw a man attempting to enter Mr Htughcs' bedroom at midnight. The constable fired, but missed the man, who escaped in the dark . FURTHER INCENDIARISM. Sydney, October 27. Three suspicious outbreaks of tire occurred in Victoria Barracks during the past 21 hours. A quantity of cotton waste and grease was found, but timely discovery prevented damage. A German has been arrested in connection with these fires.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 78, 30 October 1916, Page 5
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104Australia Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 78, 30 October 1916, Page 5
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