In respect of the Murder of Nicholas Jasprizza, 75-years-of-age, at the Three Mile, near Young, on May 8 last - at whom two shots were fired through the window of his bedroom - a notification appears in the Government Gazette to the effect that a reward of £100 will be paid by the government (in addition to a reward of £200 offered by the relatives of the deceased) for such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of the guilty person or persons.
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In addition to the above reward, his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor will be advised to extend a free pardon to any accomplice, not being the person who actually committed the said murder, who shall first give such required information. (SMH. Sat 26 Oct 1901)
How Jasprizza was killed.
The same night, Wednesday, that the second hand goods dealer met his death at Goulburn, a farmer named Jasprizza met his at Young, and by the same means-murder.
He was the well known cherry gardener and vigneron of that place, and on Wednesday night had retired to bed with his wife, when a noise was heard on the verandah.
The blind was partially drawn aside, and Mrs Jasprizza glanced through the window and saw a man bring a gun to his shoulder.
Immediately she cried "someone has fired at me," something has struck her knee, and this was followed by a report, and her husband fell mortally wounded.
The bullet which caused his injuries struck him on the side, and he clasped his hand to it he was heard to say, "oh, who could have done this to this to me."
At the same time he fell to the ground, a dying man.
The deceased was over 70-years-of-age and was an Austrian.
He had, however, lived in Young for nearly 40-years and was looked on as one of its oldest and most respected residents.
He had a wonderful vineyard - the pride not only of the district, but of NSW.
The arrest of Horace Watt on suspicion of being implicated in the tragedy has added to the local excitement, and all sorts of forecasts are forthcoming as to what will be the verdict of the jury.
The Coroner's inquest stands adjourned till Monday. (Clarence and Richmond Examiner, Tuesday 14 May 1901)
Recent Burning Fatality. Verdict of Accidental Death
The District Coroner (Mr. G.S. Whiteman) held a magisterial inquiry yesterday morning in connection of the death of William Attridge, (73), which occurred at the Burrangong District Hospital on Tuesday.
Evidence was given by Dr Dowling, Constables Smith and Tame, Mr Jas Casson and Mr J Davis, who went to the... of deceased, the facts being as stated in our last issue.
The Coroner's finding was that deceased died as a result of burns accidentally received and which were caused by his clothes catching fire through the blazing up of a kerosene lamp.
Deceased was a native of Sussex (England) and had resided in this State for 50-years.
At the age of 47 he married a Miss Rule who predeceased him.
The internment took place in the Methodist Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon. (Young Witness, Friday 13 August, 1915)
Died After 40 Years
Mr. William Francis Weeden coming to Young about 1905, took over a successful business which had been conducted by GS Whiteman, and carried it on with such ability that for many years it was one of the most successful in town.
Entering municipal life he was Mayor of Young in 1921.
Mr Weeden was a native of Tumut and was 75-years-of-age.
Although failing health compelled him to retire from business , the strain was telling on his constitution, few would have suspected him to have reached such an age.
To see him strolling around the street of the town, as was his habit, in the days of his retirement.
Only a day or two before his end, he was to be seen walking about in Boorowa Street, exchanging greetings and joking with many of his acquaintances. (Grenfell Record, Thursday 25 January, 1945)
Historian, Brian James, contributes his column each Tuesday to the Young Witness on behalf the Young Historical Society Inc.