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(Fiiojr ova own' correspondent.) Greymouth, 4 p.m. Adjourned inquest on Mr Dobson still sitting. Verdict in Rces's case, temporary insanity. Rees buried to- day. Large concourse of people. Most exciting scene on putting body into coffin. Female had to be torn away from tho remains, and to be carried by force from the room. Superintendent was receiving deputations up to half-past two this morning - 5.15 p.m. Inquest on Mr Dobson finished. Jury returned verdict, " Murdered on 28th May, by some person "or persons, unknown." It was proved that the man Wilson, now in custody on charge of complicity in the murder, was seen returning down the same track where the body was found, at daylight on the morning of the 29 th May. No arrivals or departures. Bar smooth, with 1-1 feet water. Heavy rain all day.
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West Coast Times, Issue 250, 11 July 1866, Page 2
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140(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.) West Coast Times, Issue 250, 11 July 1866, Page 2
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