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Temuka Leader, Issue 1171, 29 April 1884, Page 4

—MBBagemggjmr.a-j.aiaagrre.xgirjiii i ■ iiimiiiiiinn The Fate of an Explobixo Paett.—A report was received some time ago from Southern Australia that an exploring party had been massacred by Hie natives near Attack Creek. The paityhad, it was stated, repulsed the lirst assault, but were subsequently overtaken, as they were journeying along, by a large number of (lie enemy, who massacred the explorers. When (lie news of the murders was leeeived a relief pa»-ty of police was sent out to di.-v.ver if there was any truth in the report, and to , ffer assistance if possible.' Ey the lust arm me mail details were received of the sad Cu ot most of the relief paitv. The comoanv numbered five officers and a black bow and according to the pm titulars received it seems (bat four of the officers perished throng!) want of waler. Ti e survivim; officer telegraphed particu’ars of ii.r I 'Ting experience the party had undergone, and y-d.ed for assistai ce to In:-sent him in order that lie might buiy Ids deceased eomradis. The party bail got to within 3d miles of Attack Creek.