TRIAL FOR MURDER.
A CHARGE AGAINST A MAORI. A BROTHER’S EVIDENCE. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Gisborne, Last Night. Amongst the witnesses called at the Motu river murder, trial this afternoon was Tuwahiawa Topi, a brother of Rutene Topi, the accused. Witness was asked by the Crown if previously he had said he heard accused say to clean the guns and hide the ammunition? Counsel for accused objected. His Honor: Did you say that in the lower court ? Witness: Yes. His Honor: Wap it true? Witness: I was 1 bustled at the time and I was frightened. The evidence seemed to be going against my brother.
The Crown Prosecutor: Has anyone spoken to you about this matter since His Honor (to the Crown Prosecutor): I think you had better leave it at that.
To counsel for accused witness said he had not spoken to accused or his counsel since the lower court proceedings. Accused had used one of his guns on the Wednesday before the murder.
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Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1922, Page 5
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164TRIAL FOR MURDER. Taranaki Daily News, 16 March 1922, Page 5
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