A MADMAN'S ACT.
SYDNEY TRAGEDY SOLVED.' By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 20. 9.55 p.m. Sydney, November 26. Belcher was found not guilty of the murder of Rosen, on the ground of temporary insanity, and lias been ordered to be detained in prison during the Governor's pleasure.
A Sydney'eablegrani, dated October 31, stated: "A mysterious tragedy has occurred at Epping. Three recent immigrants named Belcher, Blunden and Rosen, who were boarding with a friend, were breakfasting, when Belcher suddenly rose, and went into an adjoining room. Returning with a revolver, ho shot Rosen dead, and a second shot inflicted a flesh wound on Blunden's neck. The third shot missed. Belcher then escaped, and the police are searching for him. The party were on the friendliest terms, and there is nothing to explain the tragedy, excepting that Belcher was sometimes peculiar in his maimer. Belcher was remanded on a charge of murder. In reply to a question, lie declared: 'lt's their own fault; they've led me such a life this three months.'"
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 163, 27 November 1912, Page 5
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169A MADMAN'S ACT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 163, 27 November 1912, Page 5
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