MISSING CAPTAIN
BODY FOUND IN HARBOUR. ’ Wellington, To-day. At il o’clock yesterday forenoon, the -wharf police found a body lloating in the harbour, near Thorndon Wharf. It was identified as that of Captain R. A. Williamson, who disappeared on September 15. There were no signs of violence. The deceased was wearing his ring aryl watch, and there was a small sum of money in the pockets. The late Captain Williamson, on arrival of the Marama, which he commanded, at Auckland, came to the head office in Wellington to report. He left in the morning with the understanding that he was to return later, but since then, until yesterday, had not been heard of. For many years the late Captain Williamson had been in the service of the Union Steam Ship Co., engaged in the Australian passenger trade, and was formerly captain of the Manuka. He leaves a widow, a boy of ten, and a girl of four. Nothing was found on the body to give a reason for bis disappearance. An inquest will be held to-day.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3547, 7 October 1926, Page 3
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176MISSING CAPTAIN Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3547, 7 October 1926, Page 3
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