Short, Hugh

Born Dunedin 1888 Died New Plymouth 5 Dec 1962
Hugh Short
Educated at Otago Boys’ High School
During WW1, served in the NZ Convalescent Hospital, Hornchurch, England
Immediately post-war, RMO, Brompton Chest Hospital, London
On return to NZ, he was appointed the first Medical Superintendent, Pukeora Sanitorium, Waipukurau
Part-time Tuberculosis Officer, Wellington Hospital Board 1924 – 1935
Simultaneously, had duties at Pukeora and Otaki Sanitoria, and as well was a travelling consultant to most of the Hospital Boards in the North Island south of Auckland
Tuberculosis Officer, Waikato Hospital 1942 – 1954

Obituary: NZMJ 1963 62:148

photograph courtesy J O Mercer collection