OLD CRIME RECALLED.
ADELAIDE OFFICIAL DIES. SHOT BY DISMISSED MAN. (Received April 10, 5.5 p.m.) MELBOURNE, April 10. The death is announced of Mr. James Mason, formerly Deputy-Postmaster-General of Adelaide, who was wounded by a postal clerk, James Hannigan, on December 17, 1926, who had been dismissed on the previous day. A message from Adelaide oil December 17, 1926 ; . said: , ~ , A sensational case of shooting took place in the city at one o'clock to-day. James-Hannigan, a former clerk m the Postal Department, entered the General Post Office and shot and seriously wounded Mr. J. Mason, the deputy-post-master, and a clerk, Mr. J. Doble. After shooting the two men the assailant rushed downstairs. As Hannigan reached the outer door Wireless Inspector Beare jumped on his back. Both fell on the footpath, and while they wore struggling Hannigan shot himseif through the head. Both the wounded officers were sent to hospital. Mr. Mason, who is 64 years of age, was shot in the chest and he is in a dangerous condition. Mr. Doble's condition is not serious. Hannigan, who was 40 years of age. was married. He was employed in the postal accounts branch from July nntil yesterday, when he was dismissed."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19918, 11 April 1928, Page 9
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200OLD CRIME RECALLED. New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19918, 11 April 1928, Page 9
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