A BRUSH WITH THIEVES.
FIREARMS FREELY USED.
Melbourne, August 26. Four detectives had a desperate fight with four suspected burglars at Collingwood. The quarry was surprised while unloading the proceeds of a recent robbery at a tobacconist's shop. Tho detectives used their revolvers in the struggle, and the suspects retaliated by firing a revolver, and throwing empty bottles. Tobaccco valued at £240 was seized.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 27 August 1907, Page 2
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64A BRUSH WITH THIEVES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 27 August 1907, Page 2
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