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Gordonvale Fire Enquiry Points to Self Inflamed Blaze
At Gordonvale Police Court an inquiry into a dwelling fire that destroyed Lionel Waller and owned by Mr. McKeeman heard Waller deny arson while admitting past lies. Witnesses described kerosene lamp usage, wind direction, and the fire’s rapid spread as depositions were sent to the Justice Department.
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Gordenvale
D. J. Kearney
JPL
Lionel Waller
Gordonvale
Sr. QO. MccKeeman
Spencer-street
Cairns
Hoare's Lane
Catling
Blakestreet
Brown Riverstone
Beattie’s Theatre
Mulgrave
Gaiety Theatre
Ree
Cats House
Cains
Norman McKeeman
Justice Department