CONVICTS REVOLT.
A HORRIBLE ATTACK. By Cable—Prsss Association—Copyright. Paris, November 20. The head -warder was bringing food to the prisoners, when they seized his revolver and cut his throat, also that of his wife, who was running to his assistance. A prisoner defending the head warder received a dozen knife wounds. Troops arrived and found another warder in a cell with his head cut off. The prisoners withdrew to the second floor. Two barricaded themselves in a cell. The troops broke down the door and shot both.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 159, 22 November 1912, Page 5
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87CONVICTS REVOLT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 159, 22 November 1912, Page 5
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