DUNEDIN, February 17. Albert Brown, thirteen years of age, son of Mr William Brown, of Waikouaiti, was drowned in the Waikouaiti river yesterday, while trying to rescue a younger brother, who was in danger. -Ashburton Guardian, 17/2/1908.
DEATHS.
BROWN. — On February 16, 1908, Albert Ernest (Bertie), second son of William and Annie Brown, of Beach street, Waikouaiti (accidentally drowned); aged 12 years and 9 months. Deeply regretted. -Otago Witness, 19/2/1908.
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
F U N E R A L N O T I C E.
The Friends of WILLIAM and ANNIE BROWN are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their late SON, ALBERT ERNEST (Bertie), which will leave their Residence, Beach street, Waikouaiti, TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY), ]9th February, for the Public Cemetery, at 2.00 p.m. -Otago Daily Times, 18/2/1908.
HUMANE SOCIETY AWARDS (excerpt)
Albert Ernest Brown (aged 13), who lost his life in attempting to rescue his brother Herbert (aged 11) at Waikouaiti on February 16, 1908, "In Memoriam" certificate to Brown's next of kin. -Auckland Star, 24/7/1908.
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