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QSA847093 1883 Letter from William Summers to Colonial Secretary 12 May, Colonial Secretarys Office In Letters, In letter 83/2756, DR77938
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[oval stamp, upper left corner] COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE. No. 2756 JUN 2 1883 QUEENSLAND
[centred] [signed] WM Summers
In re Murder of Dan Wea & wife, also ^ one of Crew of Cutter by Mainland Aborigl. "Cookie" }
[centred] 3 the boys who had decided to come back; anchored off a Camp on the Mainland, and after sundown "Jimmie Mawa" and six of the native boys went ashore to witness an Aboriginal dance going on in the Camp. After they had watched the proceedings about half an hour; the man "Cookie" who previously shot Dan Wea & wife, ran up behind Jimmie Mawa and speared him in the back; Jimmie jumped up grasped his rifle, and as he turned towards his assailant, Cookie again speared him in the stomach; Jimmie then with assistance of two boys ran to the beach, swam on board the boat.
The spears were extracted, and boat proceeded with all speed back to the station.
I immediately reported the circumstances to Mr Chester; who told me the man had no business on the Mainland, but if he died he would hold an inquest, beyond that he could take no action in the matter.
The man expired on night of the 25th inst. about 54 hours after the occurrence, in great agony; and I today 26th inst., reported his death to Mr Chester, again requesting that steps should be taken to arrest the murderer, offering at the same time, any assistance that he might require. Capt. Tucker who was with me, also offered Mr Chester the services of 30 or 40 men if necessary to assist the Police
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