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Press Telegraph-Copyright ESCAPE OF PRISONERS. SYDNFA', Jan. 19. Three prisoners escaped fron* Castlemaine gaol. By some mysterious means the doors of- their cells were opened during the night. The prisoners are still at large. CHIEF JUSTICE' DARLEY. Chief Justice Darley has been given twelve months' leave of absence- prior to his retirement. Justice Simpson has been appointed acting Chief Justice. , [ - BOXING LEGISLATION.. The Cabinet has decided to legislate next session with regard' to the control of all' boxing contests,' ""Stringent restrictions will be applied in the meantime. The restriction in-the government- of boxing provides-, that the gloves shall not be under six ounces in weight, and no in-lighting will be allowed. SUPPOSED MURDER AND SUICIDE PERTHv Jan. 19.
The bodies of two men- named Colin Ross and his son Donald have been found near Bridgetown, shot through the heads. There are indications that while having tea, Donald, who had been drinking heavily,' shot his father, and then himself.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13808, 20 January 1909, Page 5
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