David Bretherton

  • David Bretherton
  • David Bretherton
Arrived in Ceylon in January 1959 and left in May 1970.
Crept and served as SD on Lonach Estate, Watawala under Brian O'Callaghan.
SD under Ted Keyte on Strathdon Group, Dikoya.

Played for the national Rugby Team All Ceylon XV in 1963 and 1966 in the All India Rugby Tournament, and in between against visiting teams from the UK.

Career Details

YearEstate (or company)Designation
1959
Lonach
Lonach
Creeper
Asst. Superintendent
1960
Lonach
Asst. Superintendent
1961
Lonach
Strathdon
Asst. Superintendent
Asst. Superintendent
1962
Strathdon
Asst. Superintendent
1963
Strathdon
Asst. Superintendent
1964
Strathdon
Asst. Superintendent
1965
Strathdon
Tientsin
Asst. Superintendent
Superintendent
1966
Tientsin
Superintendent
1967
Tientsin
Superintendent
1968
Kew
Superintendent
1969
Kew
Superintendent
1970
Kew
Superintendent

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