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Dr C. R. Barnicoat

It is appropriate that we place on record the important participation in our Nelson Historical Society activities taken by the late Dr C. R. Barnicoat, known affectionately to many people as "Barnie".

He was a grandson of an important public figure of earlier days in Nelson whose memory has been preserved at Nelson College in the name of Barnicoat House.

Following an outstanding career in the scientific field Dr Barnicoat came to Nelson in 1959 when he assumed the directorship of the Cawthron Institute, holding the position until his retirement in 1967.

Among his many interests in Nelson he found time to take an active part in the Nelson Historical Society. He was the editor of the Society Journal for a long period of years and was responsible for the introduction of the high class publication which continues to be produced.

As Society president from 1967 to 1971 he gave able leadership to the organisation. Mrs Barnicoat, who pre-deceased her husband, also took an active interest in Society undertakings.

We honour their memory. – J.N.