DROWNING FATALITY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 322, 8 June 1911, Page 4

DROWNING FATALITY.

MR. G.. BOULTON. The body of Mr. George Godfrey Boulton, the well-known storekeeper, of Devon-street East, was found ia theHenui river yesterday morning. Mr; Boulton had been in a despondent condition for some days, nnd when he left his premises, presumably to do business, and did not return, anxiety wag felt by his relatives and many friends. Parties were therefore organised and a thorough search instituted. Mr. Shaw, son-in-law of the late Mr: Boulton, discovered the body and at once acquainted the police. Constables Liston and Egan being detailed ito recover the body from the water. When the constables and their 'helpers arrived at the spot where the body of the unfortunate man lay, they found it immersed in four feet of water and fully clothed. The spot was underneath a cliff in the cemetery, and it was therefore a matter of difficulty to recover the body. It waa, however, eventually carried to the top of the bank and thence to the morgue. The late Mr. Boulton was 65 years of age, and was a highly respected resident, having been in business here for many years. He leaves an adult family to mourn their loss. An inquest into the circumstances of Mr. Boulton's death, will be hald to-day.