FOUND IN THE BUSH.

Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 792, 23 March 1871, Page 3

FOUND IN THE BUSH.

A sorrowful romance of the Australian bush is told in a few short words by the New South Wales Police Gazette : "On the 4th lilt the. body of it man in an advanced state of decomposition was found on tho Wilhurrak run, Southwestern district. The body presented no marks of violence ; it was wrapped in a blanket, and from the position in which it was found, deceased is believed to have made his bed, lain down, and died in his sleep. Description : About sixty years of age, sft Gin or 7in high, grey hair and whiskers, bald on the top of the head, small features ; tweed trousers, shirt, and flannel. A pair of tweed trousers and a black alpaca coat were lying under the body ; 7s Gd was found in the deceased's coat pocket, and a cigar case containing eight £1 notes was found close to the body. There was also some tea, sugar, bread, and meat found close to the spot. From subsequent inquiries made by tho police, deceased is said to be identical with Frank Evans, who left Eurolie station on the 24th Jan., with the intention of proceeding to Loddon River, Victoria, for the purpose of meeting a daughter whom he expected from England. While at the Eurolie station, Evans complained of pains in his left side, loss of appetite, &c , and when leaving was paid off with eight £1 notes.