ALLEGED MURDER
THE JTSB.Y DISAGREES. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Received 30, 12.45 a.m. Sydney, April 29. At the trial of Skinner for the murder of a farmer named Watson, the jury were locked up for two days, and finally disagreed.
A mysterious tragedy was reported from Hillgrove on January 23. Mrs. Watson, wife of a farmer, was awaiting the arrival of her husband from the township, when she heard a shot and screams. Rushing out she discovered her husband beside the cart lie was driving, with a bullet wound in his head. Tip- died before assistance arrived. A young man named Skinner was arrested on a charge of murdering Watson.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 257, 30 April 1912, Page 5
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109ALLEGED MURDER Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 257, 30 April 1912, Page 5
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