DUBBO TRAGEDY.
A CKABGE OF MURDER. (Eeceired 10.50 a.m.) SYDNEY, this da.v. iAfc the inquest on the man named McCarthy, who was shot dead on iPriday byGeorge Albert Thorby, aged 20, it was j stated that the deceased was visiting hie I brothers, who were employed 'by ThoTby. 'McCarthy's quarrpl was originally caused through ThorDy's resentment at ■McCarthy's friendliness with his siater. He was ■committed ior trial on a charge of murder. During an altercation at Itabbo beiween Thorby and McCarthy, Thorby was subsequently attacked by McArthur with a tomahawk, whereupon Thorby is alleged to have fired twice, killing McCarthy instantly. Thorby later reported himself to the police.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 180, 29 July 1912, Page 5
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108DUBBO TRAGEDY. Auckland Star, Volume XLIII, Issue 180, 29 July 1912, Page 5
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