The first Governor of the independent nation is featured in a bust on the parlament square - Nassau, Bahamas
N 25° 04.698 W 077° 20.424
18R E 263938 N 2775662
The first Governor of the independent nation is featured in a bust on the parlament square.
Waymark Code: WMD577
Location: Bahamas
Date Posted: 11/20/2011
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A bust of Sir Butler orating sits atop a stone marker with a plaque.
Sir Milo Boughton Butler, KCMC, CCVO
Born at New Providence, Aug 11, 1906, son of George & Francis Butler. Married Caroline Watson & was father of ten children. Served as Vestryman, Smnodsman, buisnessman & politician elected to house of assembly 1937 for the western district, served until 1949. Elected 1956 for Baintown, served until 1973. Served as Minister of Health & Welfare, Minister of Labour & Welfare, Minister of Agriculture & Fisheries, twice honoured ber Majesty the Queen, sworn in Aug 1, 1973 as first Bahamian Governor General in an independent Bahamas. He died January 22, 1979.
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