ARREST MADE
MURDER OF WOIAN PROMPT ACTION BY POLICE MAN TO BE CHARGED [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] PALMERSTON. NORTH, Wednesday The police have arrested a man in connection with the murder of Mrs. Speight, aged 35, wife of Mr. F. J. Speight, of Palmerston North. Mrs. Speight was unconscious when Constable J. Gunn, who had been called by a neighbour of the victim, entered the living room of her home last night and she died from severe head injuries an hour later. The room was in a state of disorder. The arrest was made between noon and 1 p.m. to-day, and the man has yet to appear before the Court. Rapid work was carried out by the police last evening. Inspector H. Scott, officer in charge of the police district, had a strong squad of detectives and constables quickly organised to carry through the first inquiries. As the night progressed these were extended to embrace a wider compass. Practically all the men in both the detective and uniform branches stationed here were immediately called out and remained on duty throughout the night. District stations were notified, and all roads leading to other districts were guarded, the net extending from Otaki to Marton and on the route to Hawke's.Bay.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24133, 27 November 1941, Page 8
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208ARREST MADE New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24133, 27 November 1941, Page 8
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