THE PALMERSTON NORTH TRAGEDY.
[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Paliierston North, Friday. It transpires that Mrs. Harris, who fatally shot F. Murfitt on Wednesday evening, attempted to commit suicide at. the same time by swallowing the contents of a bottle of liniment supplied her for an ailment from which she was suffering. The liniment was a preparation of opium and lead, but was not sufficiently strong to have the anticipated effect. '"'The brother of Miss Davidson (mentioned j 'in yesterday's telegram), states that his sister had not been living at Hokovvhitu, but has [ been living in Sydney • for the last three [ months.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13134, 24 March 1906, Page 5
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101THE PALMERSTON NORTH TRAGEDY. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13134, 24 March 1906, Page 5
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