THE POVERTY BAY MURDER.
ANOTHER DEATH. [press association telegram. 1 GISBOBNE, December 9. A message from Tologa Bay last night states that on arrival of the Coroner on Friday a jury was empanelled, and a survey made of the store in which the recent murder was committed. The inquest was then adjourned until next morning. The scene of the murder presented a terrible aspect. Splashes of blood were found all over the store and dwelling. Apparently the instruments used were an iron bar and two new axes. The cash-box had been emptied and the contents taken. The evidence up to the time of toe message leaving was of a revolting nature, and fears are entertained that the efforts of the police will be unsuccessful for a time. There is great excitement on the coast, and. a feeling of insecurity amongst tbe people. Several Maoris have been apprehended, but there is little evidence to connect them with the crime.
The son of the victims died shortly after six last evening.
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Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7225, 10 December 1888, Page 5
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