SHOT IN HIS BUNK.
New Zealand Official on R.M.s,
Aorangi.
REVOLVER AT HIS SIDE
SYDNEY, May 23. A tragic occurrence on the steamer Aorangi is reported. The assistant purser of the vessel, a New Zealander, Mr. John Morris Breen, whose home is in Wellington, was found shot dead in his bunk. He was wearing evening dress. An automatic revolver was found at his side. Detectives found nothing to indicate foul play. Mr. Breen, who was popular among his shipmates, was seen on the vessel about 1 p.m. yesterday, after which hour his movements are obscure. A steward entered, the cabin to-day and discovered the body. Death had occurred several hours previously.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 121, 24 May 1935, Page 7
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