Photograph [Hugh Brown McConnell]; 1945-1955; MT2015.21.1
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Photograph [Hugh Brown McConnell]
About this object
Hugh Brown McConnell with his sister Clara.
Hugh lived a varied life. His nickname was 'Mungo' after a popular brand of soap because he 'cleaned up' most sports events he entered. His father was C.D. McConnell, a long serving mayor of Mataura. As a young man in the 1920s and 1930s, Hugh excelled at rugby, athletics and boxing. He was captain of the Timaru Boys High 1st XV and a school boxing and athletics champion. We have Hugh's sporting awards, World War Two medals and memorabilia in our collection.
After returning to Mataura, Hugh worked as a buyer and driver for his father's businesses. He served in World War Two, enlisting in April 1941 (service number 18777). After the war Hugh operated a taxi business, running a bootlegging operation on the side. Hugh died in 1979 and is buried in the Mataura cemetery with his wife Esme.
1945-1955
Techniquescanned
Formatphotograph, black and white
Object Type Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Medium and Materialsdigital scan
Credit LineFrom the collection of the Mataura and Districts Historical Society Incorporated.
Object numberMT2015.21.1
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