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Otipua Memorial, South Canterbury
Location

Pareora West Cemetery, South Canterbury

History

This marble memorial on a bluestone base was unveiled at the Pareora West cemetery 26/9/1901. It was paid for by local subscription and was unveiled by the wife of Arthur Elworthy.

Part of the the inscription reads, rather strangely, 'Boer War A.D. 1900'. This year was neither the beginning or the end of the war. It most likely refers to the fact that all three men commemorated died in that year.

Memorial Roll
  • William Nelthorp Moffatt - 3rd NZMR
  • John Butler - 3rd NZMR/Queenstown Rifle Vols.
  • Thomas Lorimer Scott - 3rd NZMR
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