THE BATTYE TRAGEDY
A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR. BY KjtLjSLYt— PEESS ASSOCIATION— COPYEIGHT. (Received Dec. 29, 12.30 p.m.) ADELAIDE, Dec. 28. The tragedy is a complete mystery. The room where the bodies of Mrs Battye and the child were found had been set alight, apparently with an endeavor to hide the crime. j Battye was well off and was very affectionate to his wife and child. j They had been married for only two years. It was evident that the murder was committed while the victims were asleep.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LX, Issue LX, 29 December 1910, Page 8
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THE BATTYE TRAGEDY
Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LX, Issue LX, 29 December 1910, Page 8
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