Missing Friends.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXVI, Issue 25, 3 December 1902, Page 282

Missing Friends.

Harriett Appelby is inquired for by the Wellington police at the instance of the Education Department, with a view of compelling her to contribute towards the support of her son in the Christchurch Receiving Home. Description : Colonial, domestic servant, about thirty-five years of age, about 5 ft. 5 in. high, inclined to be stout, ruddy complexion, large eyes, rather long nose, pleasant-looking expression. Was recently seen in Wellington. She is supposed to be living with Arthur Simpson (see Police Gazette, 1898, page 176).

Archibald Bissett is inquired for by the Christchurch police at the instance of his father. Description: A native of New Zealand, sixteen years of age, 5 ft. 2 in. high, medium build, dark hair and complexion. He left his home at Addington about six weeks ago, and no trace of him can be obtained. He may be found working on a farm.

Ellen Rolfe is inquired for by the Dunedin police, at the instance of the Education Department, with a view to compel her to support her child in the Caversham Industrial School. Description: Domestic servant, about thirty years of age, 4 ft. 10 in. high, medium build, dark eyes, auburn hair, sallow complexion, delicate appearance, quiet silent disposition, generally wears a black dress and white sailor hat with black band. Was seen in August last at Mornington.

Broom.— lnformation is requested concerning the whereabouts of John Broom, who is supposed to be in New Zealand, and was last heard of about twenty-eight years ago on some of the goldfields. He is a native of Camberwell, a seafaring man, about sixty years of age, about 5 ft. 4 in. high, blue eyes, rather smart-looking. Inquiry at the instance of Emma Broom, 27, Dragon Road, Camberwell, S.E., London. (02/2108.)

Robinson. —lnquiry is requested by the Durban police as to the whereabouts of a man named Robinson, charged with theft of mules, which were disposed of at Durban by Trimble, an auctioneer. Description: A native of Ireland, about thirty years of age, 5 ft. 9 in. high, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, reddish-fair moustache ; generally dressed in ridingbreeches and brown-leather gaiters; is married, but has no family. He was in Ladysmith during the siege as Government Scab Inspector, and is now said to have come to New Zealand.

A special report will be forwarded from each district to the Commissioner's office, giving result of inquiries. (02j2102.)