Person

Downey, Michael Henry (1877 - 1933)

Born
20 October 1877
Toolleen, Victoria, Australia
Died
17 April 1933
North Adelaide, Victoria, Australia
Occupation
Psychiatrist and Medical officer

Summary

Michael Downey was appointed Assistant Medical Officer at the Parkside Asylum, Adelaide in 1905 and during the First World War served in the Australian Army Medical Corps. He also lectured in psychological medicine at the University of Adelaide 1912-1916 and 1920-1933.

Archival resources

Australian War Memorial Research Centre

  • Michael Henry Downey - Records; Australian War Memorial Research Centre. Details

Published resources

Book Sections

Resources

McCarthy, G.J.

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