FOUND DROWNED.
A gruesome discovery was^ made yesterday afternoon by Edvvard 6'Connell and Richard Kean. They Avere standing on the Hobson-street Wharf, Avhen they noticed the dead body of a man floating underneath. Constables Jones and O'Grady Avere informed of the fact, and they removed the body to the morgue. Apparently it ,Avas a case of droAvmng, as careful Examination of the body failed to disclose any marks of violence. The body ■ presents the appearance of having been in the Avater for a day or tAvo. So far the man has not been identified. He Avas of stout build, about sft. sin. in height and apparently from 23 to 30 years ot a-*e Deceased looked like a fireman, being attired in dark serge trousers, plaid shirt, inside shirt red with white spots, grey coat, and boots tied with twine laces. The inquest has been postponed pending identification of the deceased. Add Samoa
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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 77, 3 April 1899, Page 4
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