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WELLINGTON HOSPITAL HISTORY

Morrow, Robert D

Robert David MORROW

Born Dunedin 28 Oct 1908 Died Christchurch 4 Jun 1983
Educated at Christ’s College, Christchurch
Joined the staff of Oamaru Hospital in 1936
Locum positions 1937 – 1938
Travelled to England early in 1939, but returned to NZ via USA and Canada when WW2 began
Long-term locum general practice in Upper Hutt 1939 – 1943
Medical Officer, Trentham Racecourse Hospital 1943
General practice in Wellington 1943 – 1952
Visiting Assistant Physician, Wellington Hospital 1943 – 1945
Visiting Medical Officer, Fever Hospital 1946
Part-time MO, VD Clinic, Wellington Hospital 1945 – 1952
Returned to Christchurch in 1952, where he remained as a general practitioner