George Jones — Oamaru, New Zealand
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
S 45° 06.113 E 170° 58.131
59G E 497549 N 5005731
The Honourable George Jones was a newspaper publisher who was outspoken against many of the atrocities in early New Zealand life. He is recalled with this gate.
Waymark Code: WM8KKE
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/14/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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East side plaque reads:

In memory of
George Jones, M.L.C.
1844 - 1920

The westside plaque reads:

This arch
was erected by the
people of North Otago
to commemorate the
invaluable public service
& private worth of one
whose life was spent
in steadfast devotion
to the interests of
his fellow man.

"Justum et tenacum propositi virum" - Hor.

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