FOUND DROWNED

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXVII, Issue LXXVII, 29 May 1919, Page 5

FOUND DROWNED

(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) DUNEDIN, May 28. The body of James Joseph Walsh reported to be employed at the Otago Times' office, was found in the harbor this morning, close to th e Victoria wharf. Deceased attended a meeting last night. It is concluded he went for a walk on the wharf after the meeting, and by some means fell into the water. There was evidence of his having endeavored to climb out by means of a rope which was attached to the wharf and a pile driver. He was formerly on the literary staff of the Lyttelton Times, and before that was in the teaching profession. He was 2? years of age.

At the inquest evidence showed that deceased was present at a meeting of returned soldiers last night, and was last seen about 9.30. When found the body was fully clothed, including hat and overcoat. Deceased left New Zealand with the 14th Reinforcements, returning in January. He had been wounded in the knee and gassed. Since returning he had shown signs of nervous affection, but was naturally of a bright disposition. A verdict of found drowned was returned. Deceased's relatives reside at Opawa, Christchurch.