Murder.—Free Pardon.—£soo Reward.
Whereas on the 18th September last the dead body of Henry Satherley was found in the Opawa River, near Blenheim : And whereas, at an inquest held on the 20th and 21st of the same month, it was shown that death'was caused by a blow upon the head, and a verdict of “ Wilful murder ” against some person or persons was returned : Notice is hereby given that His Excellency the Governor will grant a free pardon to any person, not being the
principal offender, who shall give such information as will lead to the conviction of the murderer or murderers; and a reward of £SOO will be paid to any person, not being the principal offender, who shall first give such information. T. Thompson, Department of Justice, Minister of Justice. Wellington, 20th October, 1897. [97/1024.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXI, Issue 22, 27 October 1897, Page 189
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136Murder.—Free Pardon.—£500 Reward. New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXI, Issue 22, 27 October 1897, Page 189
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