Missing Friends.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXV, Issue 25, 4 December 1901, Page 282

Missing Friends.

Russell. —Information is l-equested concerning George Russell, a native of Farringham, Kent, England, forty five years of age. He went to Tambo Station, Queensland, and remained there from 1878 to 1885, and is now believed to be in New Zealand. Inquiry is made by his brother, R. Hamilton Russell, 45, Spring Street, Melbourne. (01/1922.)

Nicholson. —Information is requested concerning John Nicholson. Description : A native of Dublin, a seaman, twenty-one years of age, about 5 ft. 5 in. high, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair, dark eyes, long straight nose, clean shaved except small dark moustache, scar on right forearm ; he deserted from the ship “ Carolla ” at Sydney in November, 1899, and stated that he intended to settle in New Zealand. Inquiry is at the instance of his father, John Nicholson, care of Archdeacon Langley, Church Home, 2, Clarence Street Sydney. (01/1919.)

James Lennie is inquired for by the Sheffield police. Description : A native of Orkney Islands, a labourer and small farmer, about forty-five years of age, about 5 ft. 11 in. high, dark complexion, dark hair, beard, whiskers, and moustache, dark eyes; dressed in dark coat and vest,grey trousers, black soft hat, and lace-up boots. Last seen on the 22nd October, about a mile from his house, at Kowai Bush, carrying a double-barrelled gun. Fears are entertained for his safety.

(See Police Gazette, 1901, page 185.) William Mallinder, inquired for by the Petone police, has paid fine and costs.