Mr, Thomas Davis, a constable in the Customs River Police, said that at about 7.35 am. on May 1 he was instructed by the charge-room sergeant to take a motor launch and proceed to the B.A.T. Wharf to bring back the body. "Arrived at the wharf, he "placed the body on a sampan, and towed it to the police station: On arrival, Inspector J. Kirichok, of the River Police, identified it as that of Mr, Thomas Norman by means of Papers found in the pockets. Deceas-had on a wrist-watch, which had stopped at 845, He had the Body taken the to the Fearon Road Mortuary, where searched the pockets, and found, amongst other things, a wallet, a gold signet ring, a yale key, a letter addressed to Mrs. Thomas Norman, and a number of notes of different value. 3 The inquest was adjourned until May 14 at 230 pin.
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