In recognition of his bravery in the two daring rescues he was awarded the Silver Medal for Bravery by the Royal Humane Society and was honoured in the letter from the Prime Minister and the Parliament of the Commonwealth, telegrams and a cheque for ??20 from the Governor General, over ??150 subscribed by the public, including Warrnambool and district and readers of The Argus, and a gold medal fro