Butterworth, a civil engineer by training, played a key role in the development of the town. The Fire Brigade also fell under his remit during the period of growth and professionalisation of this service.

Implicit in the fact that Butterworth was involved with many of Port Eizabeth’s most pestigious and technological projects during that age, it should be acknowledged that he was the right person in the right place at the right time.

Main picture: Arthur Butterworth at the Military Road Fire Station

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