Joseph Garthwaite — Clifden, New Zealand
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S 46° 01.761 E 167° 42.908
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The story of Mailboy's Cave and the drowning of Joseph Garthwaite
Waymark Code: WM7BRH
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/02/2009
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The story of the Mailboy's Cave.
JOESPH GARTHWAITE
Pioneer mailboy aged 17 was drowned 1 km east from here May 26, 1865 while attempting to get the mail through. His body was found in a small cave now marked as Mailboy's Cave. Some reports say that his horse was also drowned — others say his riderless horse went on faithfully to the end of the mail run.
Erected in 1997 by: Tuatapere Lions Club
Group that erected the marker: Tuatapere Lions Club
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
5 Bates Road
Clifden, Southland New Zealand
9691
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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