BODY FOUND AT NORTHERN WAIROA.
The remains of a lad, Francis Northwood, who was drowned by the capsizing of a boat laden with gum, in May last, were found on Sunday, on the banks of the Wairoa, about a mile below the spot where the accident occurred. Ah inquest was held on the following day.—William Paton deposed that he found the remains on the previous day, on the banks of the Wairoa, about high water mark, a little below Tokatoka. There were some articles of clothing which the jury had seen attached to the body. Jabez Fitness identified the remains as those of Francis Northwood from the coat, boot, and buckle of the belt. The verdict of the jury was in accordance with the evidence.. The remains were interred the same evening, tlie funeral service of the Church of England being impressively read by the Rev. Mr. Breech.
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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 533, 25 September 1871, Page 2
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148BODY FOUND AT NORTHERN WAIROA. Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 533, 25 September 1871, Page 2
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