Missing Friends.
Thomas Curd is inquired for by the Inglewood police, with a view of proceeding against him for the support of his illegitimate child. Description: A native of Taranaki, a carpenter, twenty-two years of age, about 5 ft. 9 in. high, slight build, fair complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, very small moustache. Inquiry at the instance of Betsy Cash, Durham Road, Inglewood.
Ernest De Laney is inquired for by the Wellington police. He left his home in Waripori Street on the 9th instant for the New Zealand Times office, where he had been working, and has not been seen since. Description: Thirteen years of age, about 4 ft. high, shabby dark knickerbocker suit. He was seen on the wharf, and may have gone away on some of the boats. Inquiry at the instance of his father.
James Carmichael is inquired for by the Green Island police. Description: A native of Scotland, a miner, fortyfour years of age, 5 ft. 8 in. high, stout build, large sunken blue eyes, pock-mark on side of nose. Last heard of at Alexandra South in January last, and may be found mining for coal or gold. Inquiry is with a view of compelling him to contribute towards the support of his wife and children.
Harry Smith is inquired for by the Masterton police. Description: A native oi Blenheim, a blacksmith, twentyfour years of age, about 5 ft. 4 in. high, stout build, dark complexion. Inquiry with a view of compelling him to support his two illegitimate children, who are in receipt of charitable aid.
Henry Davey is inquired for by the Wellington police, with a view of serving him with a notice of fine. Description : A native of Taranaki, a labourer, about forty-five years of age, about 5 ft. 8 in. high, dark complexion, looks like a half-caste, dark hair and moustache; was formerly in the A.G. Force. He left the Western Hotel, Wellington, about a month ago, and has not been heard of since.
(See Police Gazette , 1900, page 26.) William James Lees has written to his brother from London.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXIV, Issue 7, 28 March 1900, Page 72
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347Missing Friends. New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXIV, Issue 7, 28 March 1900, Page 72
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