Execution of O'Donoghue at Hokitika.
« [Per Pbess Association.] HOKITIKA, June 11. John O'Donoghue, who'was foimd guilty of the murder of James Gifford at Maori Creek, was executed this morning. He made a long rambling statement, denying his guilt. On the scaffold he exclaimed, in a loud voice, three times, " God save Ireland." Death was instantaneous.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5025, 11 June 1884, Page 2
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55Execution of O'Donoghue at Hokitika. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5025, 11 June 1884, Page 2
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