C. Y. O'Connor
Irish engineer in New Zealand and Western Australia (1843–1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Charles Yelverton O'Connor, CMG (11 January 1843 – 10 March 1902), was an Irish engineer who is best known for his work in Western Australia, especially the construction of Fremantle Harbour,[1] thought to be impossible, and the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme.
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Charles Yelverton O'Connor | |
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Born | (1843-01-11)11 January 1843 Gravelmount House, Castletown, County Meath, Ireland |
Died | 10 March 1902(1902-03-10) (aged 59) Robb Jetty, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
Occupation | Engineer |
Spouse | Susan Laetitia Ness (m.1873–1902; his death) |
Children | 8, including Laetitia Kathleen and Bridget Yelverton |
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