

Original Filename: Joan_Simpson_Collection_-_1923_E._V._Simpson_Hamilton_High_School_-_31_July_2016_-_Debbie_McCauley__26_.JPG ( not available for download )
A Hamilton Boys' High School silver badge belonging to Edward Victor Simpson (1907-1962), uncle of Joan Simpson. The badge is of the school crest featuring a lion, sash and star, and bearing the motto 'sapiens fortunam fingit sibi' (A wise man carves his own fortune). Edward was born in Tauranga and worked as a photojournalist. His article on big game fishing appeared in a booklet; Tauranga and the Mount in 1947. He never married, and died in Hamilton on 9 August 1962. Edward was buried in Hamilton Park Cemetery. Photo: Debbie McCauley.
First Names: | Edward Victor |
Last Name: | Simpson |
Date of Birth: | 21 September 1907 |
Place of Birth: | Tauranga, New Zealand |
City: | Hamilton, New Zealand |
Year: | 1923 |