Joe Fong

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A SHOCKING THEFT.

Dunedin, October 31. The Naseby correspondent of the "Times" wires that a shocking and mean theft was committed between Saturday night and Monday morning. Some time ago Joe Fong, a Chinese storekeeper, died, and was reported to be worth a few hundred pounds. The body was prepared as usual for transport to China, and authority came to hand to disinter it. Before burial several gold coins were placed in the coffin, and gold in the pocket and hands. It was ascertained to-day that the grave had been tampered with, the sexton's hut had been broken open, and a pick taken, with, which the coffins were broken open. Whether all the gold was secured could not bo made certain to-day. Colonist, Volume XLVII, Issue 11172, 1 November 1904, Page 4

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NOTES FROM NASEBY.

NASEBY. November 10,

The remains of Joe Fong, deceased, whose grave was interfered with some days aigo, have now been removed from Naseby Cemetery by the Chinese, wiih the object of having th.em forwarded to China. It is definitely ascertained that only a sum of £2 5s was buried with tho body, and that it is unlikely the desscralors got any part of this sum. No arrest has yet been made. Otago Witness , Issue 2644, 16 November 1904, Page 15