A Gruesome Find.
OOiMSTAiBIJB'S UNENVIASIjE TASK
(Per United Press Association.)
WHAjNGAIRM, Ma- 14,
Cbnstaible Douglas, of Hiikurangi, had to perform a very gruesome task yesterday. The body of a Maori man, who had been daad for some ,thne, was found iitt his wliare in. the heart of 'Pluhipuihi ibanshv Ajs time other Miaiorisi refused to haive anything to do with the 'body the Constable had to carry it on _hi» saddle over four miles. Al verdict was returned at the inquest that deceased died for want of* niourishraietat. The Charitable Aid
Board undertook the funeral,
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Thames Star, Issue 10422, 15 May 1909, Page 2
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95A Gruesome Find. Thames Star, Issue 10422, 15 May 1909, Page 2
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