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The Royal Humane Society | Small type, named 'Frederick Newton, 10th July 1897' for a rescue at Hayle, Cornwall. GVF, £200
 Small type, named 'Frederick Newton, 10th July 1897'. With ribbon buckle. RHS case no. 28954: At 12 noon on 10 July 1897 W J Buglehole (20) was bathing at Hayle, in Cornwall, when he was carried out of this depth by the tide. He thus ended up in eight feet of water, some 12 yards from the shore. Frederick Newton (20) and William Poole (18), from Hayle, both swam out to him and succeeded in bringing the by then unconscious Buglehole ashore. Using the Sylvester method for 30 minutes, Buglehole was revived. The case was brought to the attention of the RHS by Dr Roberts and the Society awarded Frederick Newton its bronze medal at their committee meeting on 16 August 1897 and granted Poole a Testimonial on Vellum.
Frederick Charles Newton was born on the Scilly Isles in 1873 (Scilly Islands Register District, July-Sept 1873, vol. 5c, p. 336) and was the son of Isaac J Newton (a Customs Officer) and his wife Leonora. In 1881 the family were living at Mount Olives, Hugh Town, Scilly Isles. Ten years later, in 1891 Newton was working as a butchers assistant in Lambeth, London, and lodging at 148 Cornwall Road. Sold with RHS and census details. GVF. £200.
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