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Code |
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PUD NO_948-72-3 AE |
| Subject | : | Cathedral & John Connon School |
| Size | : | 38 mm |
| Metal | : | Copper |
| Year | : | 1948 |
| Description | : | obv. A large cross on which is superimposed; an Archbishop's mitre in centre; encircled by : ANGLO-SCOTISH EDUCATION SOCIETY; ribbon below with : CLARUM EFFICIUNT STUDIA (Accomplish clarity of spirit). Around border : THE CATHEDRAL AND JOHN CANNON SCHOOL, rev. Blank.
Suspended from a lug and ring. John Connon was editor and proprietor of the Bombay Gazette, the oldest local journal, which he operated with much vigour, often holding views against the government of the day. He became Chief Police Magistrate and held numerous other positions of influence. His memorial bust was placed in the Municipal Hall, Bombay. These schools were run by the Scottish Education Society of Bombay. |
