European Riot at Normanton.
(PER BKESS ASSOCIATION.)
BRISBANE, June 16.
The triple murder which occurred during a Malay festival atNormanton has resulted in a European riot. The latter burnt all the houses of the aliens residing at Normanton, besides their nets and fishing boats. The loss ia estimated at £2000. All the aliens have left tbe town. The mob threaten to lynch the murderer, and it is feared trouble may arise, as most of the aliens are armed.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume x, Issue 1958, 18 June 1888, Page 3
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78European Riot at Normanton. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume x, Issue 1958, 18 June 1888, Page 3
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