Portland bombing murder mystery wraps town in disbelief

By Rachel Olding
Updated August 23 2015 - 3:13pm, first published 2:47pm
John Burrows, a local greyhound trainer, with Sandy, one of his greyhounds. Photo: Wolter Peeters
John Burrows, a local greyhound trainer, with Sandy, one of his greyhounds. Photo: Wolter Peeters
The aftermath of the explosion in Portland which killed John Burrows. Photo: Carmel Houlison
The aftermath of the explosion in Portland which killed John Burrows. Photo: Carmel Houlison
Garry Burrows, outside his mother's garage where his brother, John, was killed. Photo: Wolter Peeters
Garry Burrows, outside his mother's garage where his brother, John, was killed. Photo: Wolter Peeters
The home of well-known local greyhound trainer John Burrows, in Wolgan Street, Portland. Photo: Wolter Peeters
The home of well-known local greyhound trainer John Burrows, in Wolgan Street, Portland. Photo: Wolter Peeters
John Burrows, 58, a well-known local greyhound trainer was blown up outside his Portland hous. He is pictured here with his wife Shirley. Photo: Wolter Peeters, Wolter Peeters W
John Burrows, 58, a well-known local greyhound trainer was blown up outside his Portland hous. He is pictured here with his wife Shirley. Photo: Wolter Peeters, Wolter Peeters W

About half an hour from Bathurst, a faded sign invites motorists to turn off the Great Western Highway and head to Portland to "experience yesteryear".

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