ILL-USED WOMAN.
SHOOTS HER HUSBAND
Received April 28, 9.40 p.m. SYDNaY, April 28.
In the case of Canline .'Buekman, charged with the murder of her husband, the evidence disclosed the fact that the accused was subjected to much ill-usage from her husband. A verdict nf justifiable homicide was returned.
On January 23rd last Mrs Buckman, who lived with- her husband and family on a farm in the country, was chased out of the house by the deceased. Learning that her husband threatened to go after her and "settle her with a gun," she mounted a horse, rode some distance, and procured firearms. When the husband eventually came after her she took delibrate aim and shot him dead, immediately afterwards going to the police station, where she gave herself up and stated that she committed the deed in self defence.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10031, 29 April 1910, Page 5
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139ILL-USED WOMAN. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10031, 29 April 1910, Page 5
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