Important discoveries were made when the detectives searched Butler's effects. They found that his kit contained all Lee Weller's jewellery, as well as the murdered man's shipping discharges. ...
Article : 188 wordsEarly on the morning of Wednesday, February 3, cable messages were received at Sydney from London conveying the information that Butler, the man who is supposed to be responsible for ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 186 wordsThere are scores of leases applied for and granted throughout the field, but many are kept idle pending results in neighboring ground. A strong forward movement has, however, put in an ...
Article : 3,223 wordsAs stated, Butler took the arrest very coolly. He has made a number of statements, some of which contradict, others. He stated to Detective Roche that he left San Francisco for Australia ...
Article : 230 wordsButler's conduct on board the Swanhilda falsified the anticipations which were based on the murderous character attributed to him. Captain Frazer, when interviewed with regard to Butler's ...
Article : 86 wordsThe Swanhilda was boarded by the pilot in the usual way, and he, of course, knew that Butler was expected on that ship, and knew also of the preparations which had been made to arrest ...
Article : 306 wordsIt is stated that Butler was much amused at the elaborate arrangements made for his arrest, and remarked, "I am innocent until proved guilty." He is reported to have regained his bravado, ...
Article : 90 wordsOur illustrations this week include a number of sketches depicting the arrest of Butler, as described by the cable messages. The pictures have been compiled from these descriptions, and ...
Article : 118 wordsDetective McHattle. Detective Roche. Constable Conroy. (Photo. by Peel's Studios, George-street, Sydney.) ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW : 1870 - 1919), Sat 13 Feb 1897, Page 31
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