Death James & Henry MACK

.916 - MAN KILLS BROTHER. - SEQUEL TO QUARREL. MOTHER A WITNESS OF TRAGEDY

A domestic tragedy occurred at Adelong (N.S.W.) on Sunday, when a farmer named Henry Mack was shot dead by his brother James. Earlier in the day the brothers had quarrelled and come to blows.

When Henry Mack returned to the house, James seized a double-barrelled gun and fired both barrels point-blank. Both charges entered the unfortunate brother's neck, killing him instantly,

The only witness to the tragedy was the mother, who is 88 years of age.

After the tragedy James Hack proceeded to the Police Station and give himself up. He was placed under arrest on the charge of murder. - (Ref- Zeehan and Dundas Herald (Tas. : 1890 - 1922)(about) Previous issue Thursday 9 November 1916).

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