SHOTS IN THE DARK
RIDER’S HAT PENETRATED. INCIDENT AT WAIHOU. Te Aroha,. July 13. An unenviable, experience befel Mr. Douglas Godfrey Robinson,, who works on his father’s farm on Cooper’s Road, Waihou, as he was riding home on Tuesday evening. . "As he reached the gate of his father s farm at about 6.30 he was startled by the sound of shots, apparently: from a hedge on his right-hand side.. One shot penetrrted the crown of his hat and blew his hat from his head. The horse took fright and threw. Mr. Robinson, who lost no time in gaining the shelter of the house; Before the surprised family could ask any Questions he had extinguished all the. lights in the house and put down the blinds. Mr. Robinson has stated to the police that he cannot be sure, how many shots were fired, but he thinks about three or four.
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Taranaki Daily News, 18 July 1933, Page 14
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