NAPIEK.
Saturday.
A young man named Smith, 21 years of age, committed suicide yesterday at Taradale. At the iiquest a verdict of temporary insanity was returned. The body was found lying in the road opposite Green Meadows Hotel, with a' wound in the forehead, from which blood was oozing. A revolver was found near the body. Deceased was a journeyman baker, working in Napier. ■■ Several letters found on him showed that his mind was unsettled. One letter was addressed to the Inspector of Police, and avowed the intention to commit suicide.
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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2974, 27 August 1878, Page 2
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91NAPIEK. Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2974, 27 August 1878, Page 2
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