CONSTABLE SHOT DEAD.
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED. (United Press Association —By Electric TslcerAph—-Copyright. > ADELAIDE, February 25. Constable Holman (23), was shot in the stomach, and died later in hospital. With another constable he questioned two men, when suddenly one c-f the men drew a revolver and shot Constable Holman, and then ran away. The second constable shot the retreating man in the leg. Two more police appeared and several more shots were fired. Later James McGrath (23) was chaiged with murder.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18200, 26 February 1929, Page 9
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80CONSTABLE SHOT DEAD. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18200, 26 February 1929, Page 9
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