QSA847238 1887 Telegram from J.V. Williams to Under Colonial Secetary 6 July, Colonial Secretarys Office In Letters, in letter 87/5272, DR78287

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[right of page] P.M. Normanton

[oval stamp, left of centre} COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE, QUEENSLAND 5,272. / 7. JUL. 87

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J. Ferguson found dead in the bush by Police enquiry to be held

[centre of telegram] Electric Telegraph, Queensland.

[oval stamp, top right] ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH OFFICE No S 71 BRISBANE

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From Normanton_______7h._______36 m. Dated 6______7____18867 Message for U Col Secy BRISBANE.

James Ferguson left fortnight since to blaze new track to Croydon found dead by police & Trackers on Bull Creek foul play by blacks suspected Enquiry.

[signed] J. V. Williams PM

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