ANOTHER TRAGEDY.
FRATRICIDE AND SUICIDE.
By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Melbourne, February 16.
The bodies of Thomas Harrison and his son Joseph were found at their home at Moornag, in an advanced stage of decomposition. The father had apparently been shot in the chest while asleep in bed. The son had evidently attempted suicide by cutting his throat, and then blown the top of his head off. He was found clasping a gun in his hand. The tragedy was about a week old. A letter written by the son ; shows that he was dissatisfied with his life on the farm. No other motive is suggested.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 197, 17 February 1912, Page 5
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103ANOTHER TRAGEDY. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 197, 17 February 1912, Page 5
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