FOUND IN THE HARBOUR
Another body wag-recovered from the harbour yesterday afternoon. It was ■that qf a man about 40 years of age, and sft 9ift in height. There was nothing in the pockets of the clothing to indicate the identity of deceased, the only articles found on him being a pipe, some cigarette papers, and a penny. ' Although the body had been in the water for come days, the penny was still 'clasped in deceased's hands. Deceased was of stout build, with a round full face, dark hair and moustache. He was dressed in a dark serge sac suit and dark grey overcoat. An inquest will be held at the Morgue this afternoon. The body of the man ' found floating in the boat harbour at Clyde-quay on Sunday ha« been 1 identified as that of James Stewart, a labourer, who had been employed at labouring work at Silverstreani. An inqueet was held at the Morgue by Mr. W. G. Riddell, when v. verdict of found drowned was returned.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 8, 9 July 1912, Page 2
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