THE WESTPORT HOMICIDE.
COMPENS ATION FOR FALSE CONVICTIONS REFUSED.
[Press Association.]
WESTPORT, Dee. 22
With reference to the claim made on behalf of Olaf Hal-linen and the lato Anders Anderson, for compensation in respect of their false conviction in connection with the death of Burke, tho Minister of Justice intimates that the matter has received the careful consideration of the Government, and ho regrets the Government is unable to recognise any claim to compensation or payment in connection therewith. The matter Avill probably be made the subject of a strong local petition.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2381, 23 December 1908, Page 5
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92THE WESTPORT HOMICIDE. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2381, 23 December 1908, Page 5
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