Missing Friends.
Information is requested respecting Robert Gibson Tink, about forty-four j-ears of age. He w r as learning to be a builder in England, but did not follow the trade. He left London in 1859 by the ship “ Avalanche ” for Auckland, and was last heard of there in 18G2. Before coming to the colony he resided at 5, Grove Road, Fulham Fields, London. He is inquired for at the instance of his sister, Gertrude Elizabeth Hobbs, 34, Craven Terrace, Lancaster Gate, London.
(See Police Gazette, 1888, page 171.) John Tucker has been heard of from his father’s residence in Devonshire, England.
Information is requested respecting David Currie, believed to be a native of Australia, a farmer (has been a sailor and carpenter), about forty years of age, sft. Bin. or 9in. high, stout build,, brown beard whiskers and moustache, fond of drink. He was last heard of at Fitzherbert, nearPalmerston North. He is supposed to have gone to the Mahakipawa Goldfields.
Information is.requested respecting Redmond and Robert Moriarty, brothers, natives of Churchfield, near Dingle, County Kerry. They have been about twelve years in the colony, and when last heard of one of them was in Taranaki and the other in Timaru. They are inquired for at the instance of their brother, Timothy Moriarty.
Information is requested respecting Llewyllin Ormrod Griffith, a native of Wales, about thirty-seven years of age, sft. high, fresh complexion, brown hair and hazel eyes. He joined the Armed Constabulary on the 31st October, 1879, and resigned his appointment on the 4th January, 1884. Ho was subsequently employed as a waiter at Lake Efouse Hotel, Rotorua, and in a livery-stable at Napier. He left Napier avowedly to join the Soudan expedition, and has not since been heard of. He served in the King’s Own Regiment and in the Royal Artillery for over five years. He is inquired for at the instance of his mother, Mrs. Griffith, the Royal Oak, Ruthin, Wales, who is most anxious to hear from him.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XII, Issue 26, 19 December 1888, Page 242
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333Missing Friends. New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XII, Issue 26, 19 December 1888, Page 242
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