PAPUA.
AN UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Sydney, June 25. In connection with the Papuan incident, Herbert's party were attacked at night with spears and clubs. Two shots were fired over the heads of the natives to frighten them. Some of the native police were left outside, and thereupon, without orders, opened fire, and before Herbert could stop them, four men, two boys, a girl and a woman were killed.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 31, 26 June 1914, Page 5
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70PAPUA. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 31, 26 June 1914, Page 5
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