A Batley (England) resident, who is a member of the U.A.0.D., has a record which would take some beating. He began work, when he was six years old, in a brickyard, and although he built up a successful business, returned to work after ho reached 70. At. 74 he was at farm work and as 78 was serving with the Royal Engineers. When the war came he enlisted giving his ago as 50. instead of 70, and went, to France, where he served throng! the war. 110 was a veteran volunteer, having enlisted in 1859. Fothergill, now 8( years, is living: at Bel lay, where he is still engaged in business.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3495, 8 March 1921, Page 36
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111Untitled Otago Witness, Issue 3495, 8 March 1921, Page 36
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