Missing Friends.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXV, Issue 21, 9 October 1901, Page 234

Missing Friends.

Mylot, or Mylett. —lnformation is requested concerning John Mylot, or Mylett, a labourer, about forty-three years of age, about sft. Bin. high, stout build, blue eyes, fair hair; sailed from London in 1879. He is said to have died about four years ago in New Zealand, and to have been worth a good deal of money. Inquiry at the instance of deceased’s father, John Mylot, Slieveroe, French Park, County Roscommon, Ireland. (01/1492.)

Honeyball, or Lewis. —Information is requested concerning George Honeyball, also known as George Lewis, a native of London, England, twenty-six years of age, rather dark skin. He left London by the s.s. “ Ruapehu ”on the 9th February, 1894, for Lyttelton, and when last heard of, on Ist May, 1897, was at Hikutaia, Auckland District, goldmining. Inquiry at the instance of Thomas Honeyball, 5, Nightingale Road, Clapton, London. (01/1117.)

Wnyster. —lnformation is requested concerning William Cornelis Wnyster, who was living at Port Adelaide under the name of William Wisdome, and left there about twelve months ago for New Zealand. Inquiry at the instance of the Netherlands Consul, Wellington. (01/1639.)

Cowhig, alias Cooney. —lnformation is requested concerning James Cowhig, alias T. Cooney, a native of England, about twenty-eight years of age, slight build, fair hair and complexion, very much pock-marked all over his face, is flat-footed, and very talkative. He worked for Mr. Brown, Mt. Thomas, Loburn, in 1898, and afterwards at Tai Tapu, Christchurch, on a threshing-mill, and was also tree-plant-ing for Mr. Rhodes, and was seen about twelve months ago in Wellington. His correct name is James Cowhig, but he recently assumed the name of T. Cooney. Inquiry is made at the instanoe of Mrs. J. Brain, 5, Rifle Street, South Bromley, England. (01/997.)

Edward MgEwan is inquired for by the Dunedin polioe at the instance of his wife. Description: A native of Ireland, a labourer and miner, fifty-seven years of age, 5 ft. 9 in. high, stout build, beard clipped short, getting grey, black hair; dressed in a dark - blue coat and vest and black trousers. He left Orepuki about the end of August last, accompanied by his wife, and left her in Dunedin on the 2nd ultimo, and no trace can now be obtained of him.

William Morris is inquired for by the Cullensville police at the instance of Jane Climo, with a view of compelling him to contribute towards the support of his unborn illegitimate child. Description : Supposed native of New Zealand, a labourer (is sometimes employed at freezing-works), about 5 ft. 9 in. high, stout build, fair hair and moustache; left Picton about the end of May last for Christchurch, and wrote from there shortly after.

Alexander Mitchell is inquired for by the Waipukurau polioe. Description: A native of Scotland, settler, about fifty years of age, 5 ft. 8 in. high, scraggy sandy beard turning grey, has a wall-eye (right), thin face, hollow-chested, lame in right leg ; dressed in dark clothes and soft black hat. He is said to have come from Gisborne, and had also been in Blenheim. He had been in the hospital at Waipukurau, and left on the 7th ultimo, and as he has not returned to his section on the Hatuma Estate fears are entertained for his safety.

Thomas Pinlott Chorlton is inquired for by the Auckland police at the instance of J. C. Rogglishams, Appingedam, Holland. Description : A native of Holland, has lived in England, an engineer, thirty-two years of age, about 6ft. Jin. high ; was last heard of at Chelsea Sugar-works, Auckland, in November, 1900, and may be employed as a marine engineer or on some of the dredges.

(See Police Gazette, 1901, page 195.) Stephen Hays has been found.

(See Police Gazette, 1901, page 214.)

Edward Lynskey is said to have written from Melbourne to Mr. Nixon, lioensee of the Carpenters’ Arms Hotel, Auckland, asking for money to enable Him to return.