The dead body of a young woman named .Mary Ellen Macdouald was found on ■November 4 on the bank of Ross Creek, near Townsville (Q.), with her throat cut from ear to ear. Nothing was ,found to 'give a clue.to the means by which the deed was committed. As death'must have been practically instantaneous, allowing no opportunity; for the girl to throw the weapon away, there is a suggestion of foul play. There were no indications Ot a struggle. The liver and kidneys, when sluggish, ncd toning 'up as well; as cleansing: California Syrup of ..Figs does both, promptly but gently. ; ■-...■■ ,
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13029, 21 November 1905, Page 7
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101Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 13029, 21 November 1905, Page 7
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