THE SYDNEY TRAGEDY.

Waikato Times, Issue 12124, 7 November 1911, Page 4

THE SYDNEY TRAGEDY.

THE POLICE BAFFLRD. A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR. (Per Press Association.—Copyright* (Received Nov. 6, 9.35 p.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 6. The murder mystery continues to baffile a whole army of police and detectives. The only clue is a statement ;by, a girl in a shop ijeneath Trevascuss' room that 0 n Thursday a welWreesed young mjan called on Trevascus. She heard a bump but took no notice. She saw the man afterwards, and he appeared agitated, and was ling, but she did not attach much importance to the fact until informed of Saturday's disco/very. Trevascus is described as a cantankerous man, having many enemies. Exactly what profession he followed is not stated, but be appears to have dealt in precious metals. The medical examination reveals nine distinct wounds on the head. A NEIGHBOUR'S STORY. j VISITOR'S STRANGE ACTIONS. SYDNEY, Nov. "6. The police found a letter in Trevascus' room signed Fisher, stating he would call at 9.30 o'clock on Monr day night. Deceased's neighbour, who was with him at that time, says a man called, and on seeing him declined to come in, saying) he had forgotten his bag, and would call later. He di not come again that night. Trevascuss was nervous, and pressed his, neighbour to stay to , a late hour. The police are unable to trace Fisher. £250 REWARD. (Received Nov. 7!,, 9.10 a.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 7. The Government is offering a reward of £250 for the apprehension of Trevascus's murderer. The police are convinced that robbery was the motive of the crime.