SHOCKING MURDER.
Sydney, Feb. 9. A cold-blooded murder has been perpetrated near Emmaville. A miner named Samuel Montgomery, who has been mining for tin at a place called Tucker Gully, about three miles from the township, disappeared suddenly about two weeks ago. It was a first thought that he might have been buried by a fall of earth in the claim at which he was working, and search parties were then organised. After several days' exploring the body was found in an abandoned shaft about three-quarters of a mile from the man's hut. The body was partially covered with dirt and was in an advanced state of decomposition. Art examination showed that the deceased had met with foul play. Over his heart was a large hole, which bad evidently been caused by some heavy blunt instrument, such as a pick. No clue has yet been obtained as to the murderer. It is stated that Montgomery complained of the tin ore being stolen from his hut, and it is surmised that the thief had made a second visit to the hut, but was discovered by the owner, and then in the struggle for freedom murdered him.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2166, 21 February 1891, Page 3
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195SHOCKING MURDER. Temuka Leader, Issue 2166, 21 February 1891, Page 3
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