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Cairns Inquiry Reels Involves Revolver Tragedy Letters
At a Cairns inquiry into the Abbott Street revolver tragedy the dead man Harry Mitchell Lett and his wife Lilian Lett were found in his office on Anzac Day. Witnesses described hearing entry, a woman scream, four shots, and the door being locked then forced open. Police recovered letters and telegrams including notes signed Claude and a letter to Hartnell Purser of the Kuranda. Hartnell denied intending harm and provided statements. the case centers on the letters and potential motive behind the fatal incident.
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