ACCOUNTANT’S DEATH
BODY FOUND IN SEA SUICIDE THEORY DISCOUNTED. The mystery surrounding the alv sence of Mr Percy Maxwell Cameron from his place of residence at Grand Central Hotel —for abodt 10 days—has been cleared up by the finding of his body floating in the sea at Lyall Bay. Although the remains were somewhat decomposed, identification was established by the clothing and a watoh. The deceased, who was only 38 years of age and married, was a nephew of the principals of the firm of Humphries Bros., contractors and valuers, by whom ho was employed as accountant. ADs Cameron is at present in Australia, and when he was last seen alive, on, March 7tb, the late Air Cameron was in good health and spirits and was looking forward to a visit to the Commonwealth early next month. His tragic end, therefore, has coma as a profound .shock to his relatives and friends, who discount a theory of suicide
An inquest Will be held- this afternoon.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 10542, 19 March 1920, Page 5
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