W IN I AT A' S EXECUTION.
A SICKENING SCENE. Auckland, Saturday. The Hirald makes the following statement regarding Winiata's execution : — '• Through the crevices the executioner could be plainly Been engaged in the horrible task of tugging at the suspended man's legs for the purpose of completing the strangulation, while Winiata writhed and twisted in a sickening manner. Gradually, however, the sounds of choking and stifled breathing died away, the violent vibrations of the rope ceased, and ten minutes after the bolt, was pulled, the executioner came forth from his ghastly work and slipped away. The whole proceedings were of the most barbarous and scandalous character, and were a disgrace to our humanity and civilisation."
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVII, Issue 172, 5 August 1882, Page 2
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115WINIATA'S EXECUTION. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVII, Issue 172, 5 August 1882, Page 2
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