ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 123, 17 July 1911, Page 5

ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES.

(Par Press Association) . ■ ;;I , ■ Wellington, July 15. The body of George Hepple, of Lower Hutt, was discovered yesterday on the rocks near Ngahauranga. The late Mr Hepple and two sons treut fishing in the harbour on Juno 22hd, and were not seen again. Great sympathy is felt for Mrs Hepple and seten children, and a substantial fillid is .being raised for their benefit. An inquest on George Hepple was opened bn Saturday afternoon, and adjourned till to-morrow. Dunedin, July 15. . During scouting operations on the hills near Anderson’s Bay cemetery on Saturday afternoon, Boy Scouts came, across the body of a man about 45 years of age. It was lying not far 1 from the cemetery. The Scouts at once reported the matter to the distinct commander, Mr Jones, who Was in charge, and he communicated with the police. The body was removed to the morgue, where later on it was identified as that of Robert. Walker/ who has been missing since 15th June. He came from Lawrence. A post mortem examination will be held to ascertain the cause of death.