An Unfortunate Fact.
♦ ■■ » An unfortunate man it is feared has recently lost his mental balance. He was camped in the swamp near the Motoa Estate, close to another camp of three, who were- all flax-cutters. About a week ago he was missed from his tent and fears were entertained that he might have been drowned in the river. His behaviour had lately been noticed to be unusual. On Saturday night the hands on the s.s. Moutoa saw a man sitting on the bank of the river and as the steamer turned towards him he ran into the flax. On Sunday Constable Salmon and some other men went out to look for him and found his blanket and coat in the flax near the bank of the river. The man, whose name is Harry Withers, was secured last night and placed for safety at the Police-station. He is very quiet, and most probably only needs quiet and good teeding to put him right. To ascertain this Mr Thynne, J.P., remanded the accused for three days, so that his condition may be noticed, and other steps prevented from being taken.
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Manawatu Herald, 15 March 1898, Page 3
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188An Unfortunate Fact. Manawatu Herald, 15 March 1898, Page 3
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