THE QUEENSLAND MURDERS.
Brisbane, January 23. The magisterial . inquiry as to the Gatton murder will bo begun to-morrow. The police/ have already taken over 3000 statements in Connection with the It is reported that an empty cartridge similar to that found at Gatton has been discovered near the scene of the murder of the lad Jlitl, at Nundah. v 'Received January 23, 10.60 p.m. Brisbane, January 23. The latest police theory, is that, after the Gatton murder was committed, ono • of the perpetrators increased his chances of immunity from arrest by shooting his accomplice. ' Blapk trackers are vigorously searching for. the body. The ’police authoritatively, deny ; that tjio body of Micliael'.Murphy was mutilated; . ■ ■■. . '. ■
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New Zealand Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 3646, 24 January 1899, Page 5
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113THE QUEENSLAND MURDERS. New Zealand Times, Volume LXIX, Issue 3646, 24 January 1899, Page 5
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