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(Ptr Prexs Association * —C"/'>,ri;fi>t.) Sydney, May 13. The body of the Rev. William M'Rae a Presbyterian clergyman, was found in the harbor to-day. He arrived from New Zealand a few months ago, and had since been temporarily in charge of a church at Gunnedah, and was visiting the city on church business. At the inquest an open verdict was returned. Auckland, This day. The Rev. Wm. M'Rae, drowned in Sydney, was well-known at Waipu, Auckland, where he labored for many years in the Presbyterian Church. He was a native of Scotland and came to New Zealand 25 years ago. He was as excellent Gaellic preacher and was much esteemed. He has a daughter living at Waipu and a sister at New Plymouth. He was a widower.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 322, 14 May 1897, Page 3
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128FOUND DROWNED. Hastings Standard, Issue 322, 14 May 1897, Page 3
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