LIFE TO SAVE OTHERS
GALLANT ATTEMPT AT RESCUE. 'MEMORIAL. TO, OAMARU RESIDENT. By Telegraph—Press Association. Oamaru,. Last Night. ■ At the Oamaru South school to.-day a memorial tablet, was unveiled and a handsome wall dedicated to the memory of Mr. Charles John Connett, who, lost, ■fiis life in attempting to save two companions from drowning at Long Point ilast January. Mr. Connell was a former pupil of the South S.cho.ol and reference was made to his. gallant action, by--Mr; J. Braithwaite, chairman of the. : school committee. Mr. D;_ A. McPherson, headmaster,, and the Mayor, Mr. ■M. F. Cooney. The tablet was unveiled by Miss. McNaught, who taught. Mr.. Connell, and Mr. J. Wallace*, chairman of the Otago Education Board, accepted the memorial on behalf of the board,.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 November 1934, Page 5
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