AN AFCHAN KILLED.
The killing of an Afghan, married to a European woman, dnring a qnarrfel with' her brothers, is reported at Roebourh'e, Western Australia. The police reported that on April 7 a quarrel artose between Dost Mahomet and his wife in the kitchen. The wife's brother, William Grigo, interfered, and Dost attacked him, catching him by the throat. Grigo freed himself, and another scuffle took place. While the men were locked toegther, fighting, Harry Grigo ,a younger brother of William Grigo, struck 1 Dost on the head with a piece of jarrah, completely smashing his skull. Dost died , the next day. William and Harry Grigo are in custody.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12758, 1 May 1909, Page 6
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109AN AFCHAN KILLED. Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 12758, 1 May 1909, Page 6
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