SEEKING DEATH.
A MURDERER'S REQUEST. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. Received 11, 12.20 a.m. Sydney, June 11. Wright was found guilty of the murder of Myrtle-Caldwell anil sentenced_to death. When asked if he had anything to say, the prisoner pleaded that the extreme penalty of the law should be carried out. [A Sydney cablegram, dated February 14, says:—Myrtle Caldwell, aged 21. was found shot last night in a critical "ondition in a shelter shed at Love Cove. William Wright, aged 21, a steward, a recent arrival from England, who was keeping company with Caldwell, reached home at midnight. Shortly afterwards she was found shot and in a serious condition. It is stated that Wright prei vailed on the girl to get the afternoon I off to visit English ships in the harbor.]
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 9, 11 June 1913, Page 5
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130SEEKING DEATH. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 9, 11 June 1913, Page 5
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