BURIED IN THE SAND.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 253, 23 October 1907, Page 5

BURIED IN THE SAND.

UNIDENTrPIED' REMAINS.

Yesterday afternoon, the body of a man partly buried in the sand was discovered by a child on the Cheltenham Beach. On information being given to Gunner Morris, of Fort Cautley, the police were telephoned for, and Constable .Eccles brought the body to the Auckland morgue. An inquest was held this morning by the Coroner (Mr. T. Gresham). Constable Eccles stated'that the body was embedded in the sand about 50 yards below high water mark. With the exception of a portion of the riding trousers, the body was totally covered. Witness estimated that the man had been about sft. sin. tall, of stout and robust build, aged about 35 to 45 years, and with a somewhat small head. The centre front tooth and one back tooth were missing. A leather belt with anchor clip on it, and about 30 inches in length, was embedded near the body. Deceased was wearing a black corkscrew cloth coat and brown Bedford cord trousers with rib stripe, and fob pockets. These trousers were. such as might have been worn by an ex-trooper. There were no marks of injuries to the skull. The body from its appearance had evidently been in the water and sand for at least twelve months. It had not been identified. '

The jury returned a verdict of "Found Dead."