DISCOVERY OF SKELETON.
LEADS TO CHARGE OP MURDER. .; \f, By Telegraph.—Press 'Association. "'/;' Auckland, Last Nlghfc ■'■ ti The accidental discovery of a m«J» '$ skeleton in the bush in Victoria Valley, * between Kaitaia and Hokianga. about '»■ J'* fortnight ago, led to a dramatic sequel, J.-ji eight Maoris, five men and three women,'' "3 being arrested on a charge of murder' t , Constable Sefton, of Kaitaia, at the time .-"■] of the discovery, stated the remain* '* were those of Mitai Aperahana, whose' )K death occurred in August, 1013. The .'n body had evidently been buried near the -'fl surface of the ground, as the skeleton ■ '$ had become exposed. The mossagp fur- .' < ther stated there were suspicions of foul - • play, and that r gobd many persona- ." might be found to have been concerned in the alleged assault upon deceased. Detective Cummings went to Kaitaia , , " a week ago to investigate, with the re-" ■' suit that the arrests were made. An )* inquest will be held next Wednesday afr-' ■' Kaitaia. ■<
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Taranaki Daily News, 22 March 1917, Page 5
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