Other NamesMajor Flewell-SmithBiographyThe Flewell-Smiths owned farms in the Vernor area. Major Flewell-Smith participated in the Boer War and WWI. In the 1893 floods, he experienced heavy losses. During the 1893 floods, Major Flewell-Smith and his brothers Malcolm and William rescued the Noonan family. He and Mr W. Russell also rescued the Vernor family. He was awarded the Royal Humane Society Medal and Certificate by the Govenor of Queensland, Sir Henry Wylie Norman. ReferencesLowood: the first 100 years by Ray Johnston. Lowood: Lowood State School Centenary Committee, 1981.Esk Shire History Articles Index, articles, 8, 10 and 14. (Held at Esk Library).John Francis FLEWELL-SMITH. Virtual War Memorial Australia. (Accessed 27 February 2025).
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Born11th September 1863Died26th December 1942OccupationsFarmersSoldiersPlaces LivedVernor
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