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COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE.
No. 2756
JUN 2
1883
QUEENSLAND

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[signed] WM Summers

In re Murder of Dan Wea & wife, also ^ one of Crew of Cutter by Mainland
Aborigl. "Cookie" }

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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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