THE GORE FATALITY.
SEQUEL TO A FIGHT. MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE. (BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION. GORE, Dec. 16. John Junor, a farmer, of Ferndale, charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of Donald Cameron near Gore on the December 1. appeared in the Magistrate’s Court this aftei'noon before the magistrate (Mr. H. J. Dixon). Dr. Rogers gave evidence that death was due to haemorrhage, which could have been caused by a blow or fall. A statement by accused was read, stating that he met Cameron, who was drunk, and they had two or three drinks together. A fracas occurred over Cameron desiring Junor to go to Gore. Junor, in self-defence, repelled Cameron’s attack, knocking, the latter down twice. The second time he fell on the metalled road and did not rise. No witness saw the actual fight. Accused reserved his defence and was committed for trail at the Invercargill Supreme Court sittings. Bail was allowed, being fixed at £IOO.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 17 December 1924, Page 5
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