TRAGEDY IN A QUARRY
TWO MEN ARRESTED ON CHARGE OF MURDER. Sydney, December 3. A tragedy is reported from Minnamurra, near Kiama. George Simpson, employed in the Federal metal quarry, was found with his throat cut from ear to ear, possibly with a razor. He had recently published a notice in the Press warning persons against reflecting upon his character, and stating that proceedings would be taken. William Murray and Alfred Hines, two quarrymen, have been a,nested and charged with murder. —Press Assn. (Rise. December 3, 10.15 p.m.) Sydney, December 3. It is believed the crime was committed with a pocket-knife with a razor edge.—Press Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 59, 4 December 1923, Page 7
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106TRAGEDY IN A QUARRY Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 59, 4 December 1923, Page 7
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