AUCKLAND TRAGEDY.
INQUEST ADJOURNED. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, February 20. An inquest on Agnes Beasley, . the first victim of the razor tragedy, was opened to-day by Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M. John Frederick Beasley stated that deceased was his wife. He last saw her alive when he left home for work at 8.30 a.m. yesterday, their three children having already left for school. William Potter was in the house when witness left for work. Potter had been a friend of witness for 20 years, and had boarded with them about three years. Witness returned home at 6.15 p.m.. and found the house locked up. Witness entered by a window and found his wife lying dead in the dining room, and Potter with his throat cut. Witness sent for the police and a doctor. The inquest was adjourned at this stage. z
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18499, 21 February 1930, Page 7
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141AUCKLAND TRAGEDY. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18499, 21 February 1930, Page 7
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