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(PER GEEYIXLE's TELEGBAM COMPANY, reuteb's agents). Wellington, May 3. Mr Charles Bull, bookbinder, from Melbourne, was found drowned this morning. Suicide is suspected. Deceased lately lost a lawsuit, and has been low in spirits ever since. The Coroner's Inquest is just ended. Verdict—" Found drowned." John Martin, owner of the s.s. Phoebe, threatens an action for libel against the " Post." The " Advertiser" also threatens a similar action, unless the " Post" apologises. Dunedin, May 3. The woman M'Phee, who cut her child's throat and then attempted suicide, died this morning. Kane, who ravished her, has been arrested. Another death has taken place at Switzer's from scarlet fever.
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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 809, 6 May 1871, Page 2
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108LATEST TELEGRAMS. Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 809, 6 May 1871, Page 2
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