Inquest.
Clive (Napier). —On the 17th ultimo the body of a man. name unknown, was found in the Waitangi Creek, between the railway and road bridges near Clive, and at an inquest held on the following day a verdict was returned of “ Accidentally drowned when attempting to cross the Waitangi Creek when in flood.” Deceased was about thirty to thirtyfive years of age, about sft. Gin. or 7in. high, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, thick brown beard clipped to a point at the chin, a small mole on left cheek; no other marks; dressed in dark-tweed coat and vest, blue-serge trousers, black hat, bow tie, tennis-shirt, flannel undershirt and drawers, and lace-up boots; a knife, pipe, and handkerchief were found on him. He bore a strong resemblance to a labourer named John Prior, who worked at Patoka for W. Milligan, and was at first mistaken for him. Photograph of body filed in the Inspector’s, Office, Napier. (01/1231.)
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXV, Issue 17, 14 August 1901, Page 195
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