v.r. murder. 100 pounds reward.

“whereas, on friday, the 27th day of july, the body of a man, name unknown, was found in a hansom cab. and whereas, at an inquest held at st. kilda, on the 30th day of july, a verdict of wilful murder, against some person unknown, was brought in by the jury. the deceased is of medium height, with a dark complexion, dark hair, clean shaved, has a mole on the left temple, and was dressed in evening dress. notice is hereby given that a reward of 100 pounds will be paid by the government for such information as will lead to the conviction of the murderer, who is presumed to be a man who entered the hansom cab with the deceased at the corner of collins and russell streets, on the morning of the 27th day of july.”