THE DOBSON MEMORIAL
g. (To the Editor.) Sir, —Whilst waiting for the train at the Dobson railway station my curiosity induced mo to pay a visit to the monument! erected to the memory of the young man who was murdered by bushrangers '! The monument is situated about one hundred yards from this station. Owing to the tangled undergrowth of blackberry brambles, etc., I had some difficulty in getting-.:to the place. I noticed that the inscription- on the slab, which is almost undecipherable, on account of the moss and rust, is as follows: —“Sacred to the memory of George Dobson, Government engineer, murdered by bushrangers, May 28, 1866.” This monument has a most unsightly and dilapidated appearance. The pedestal is crumbling away. I_am informed that nothing , has been done to it by way of repairs or renovation since it was erected forty-five years ago. I think the authorities should send an expert and have the necessary repairs effected as soon as possible. I am, etc., A VISITOR. Greymouth, Nov. 9, 1912.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 9 November 1912, Page 4
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