MANAWATU MYSTERY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 61, 17 March 1913, Page 5

MANAWATU MYSTERY.

REMAINS IDENTIFIED. On March 13th a Press Association message was received from Palmerston North stating that a body had been found in the Manavvatu River, but that there wag no identification who the deceased wag or where he hailed from. Wo very much regret to have to state that now it is practically assured that the remains are those of Mr William R. Mackay, well known in this district, and son of Mr Joseph Mackay, M.A., of New Plymouth. Yesterday, Mr Charles Mackay, of Wanganui, proceeded to Palmerston, and from evidence .adduced was convinced tliat the remains are those of his brother, William. M'r Frank Mackay, of Stanley road, another brother of deceased, was also communicated with, and left by the mail train this morning for Palmerston rvorth. From all that can be gathered—although the affair must to a large extent remain shrouded in mystery—there is sufficient evidence to convince the members of Mr Mackay’s family that he came by his death in some accidental fashion about three months ago. Since December last efforts to .locate him have been futile. Much sympathy will be extended to Mr and Mrs Mackay, sen., and to the members of the family in this further blow which has befallen them.