Person

Roberts, Alfred (1823 - 1898)

Born
1823
Finsbury, Middlesex, England
Died
19 December 1898
Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Surgeon

Summary

(Sir) Alfred Roberts was Surgeon to the Sydney Infirmary and Dispensary 1855-1898 and involved in the establishment of the Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, and other medical institutions.

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Chronology

1888 -
Career event - Original [founding] member, Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science
1888
Career position - President, Royal Society of New South Wales
1888
Career position - Foundation Vice-President, Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science

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  • Osburn, Lucy (1836 - 1891)

    Alfred Roberts was an honorary surgeon at Sydney Hospital when he campaigned for the introduction of Nightingale nursing in New South Wales. He later opposed Lucy Osburn and was a founder of (later Royal) Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney.

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Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales

  • H. Parkes - Records, A925; Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales. Details

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