McEvedy, Patrick F

Born Southbridge, Canterbury NZ 17 Mar 1880 Died Wellington 2 Mar 1935
P McEvedy
Educated St Patrick’s College, Wellington.
Medical studies at Guy’s Hospital, London
Arthur Durham and Hilton prizes in anatomy; acted as an anatomy demonstrator for 1 year
HS, Guy’s Hospital 1907 – 1908
Captain of the Guy’s Rugby team. Toured Australia and New Zealand with a British rugby team in 1904 & as vice-captain of an Anglo-Welsh team in 1908
First registered as a medical practitioner in NZ 8 Feb 1909, commencing practice in Wellington at 158 Willis St.
Honorary Physician, Wellington Hospital 1912 – 1914
In his private practice, he was a surgeon
Medical Officer, Wellington City Council

photograph courtesy Crown Studios Collection PAColl-7056, Alexander Turnbull Library
Very active in rugby, boxing, cricket and racing administration in Wellington, and at one time was President of the NZ Rugby Union.

Obituary: NZMJ 1935 34:137