Born Islington, London April 1841    Died Wellington 15/1/1885

MRCS (Eng) 1867, LRCP (Edin) 1869, LRCS (Edin) 1869, LMidwif RC (Edin) 1869, MRCP (Edin) 1877

Early medical practice in the colliery districts of the north of England.
From 1870, Chief, Harbour Medical Staff, Bombay, India
Ill-health forced him to return to England around 1872

1873 came to NZ as surgeon on the 'Wild Duck', settling in Wellington
Honorary Surgeon, Wellington Hospital 1879 - 1885.  Resigned in 1884 over a difference in opinion with the Colonial Secretary, but subsequently agreed to resume that position

Well-respected for his charitable medical work.
Surgeon-Captain with the Ambulance Corps at Parihaka;    Doctor to the Naval Brigade, Surgeon to Wellington contingent NZ Naval Artillery, and attached to the armed constabulary.  Surgeon Mount Cook Prison 1879.

Chairman, Hospital Committee, Wellington City Council 1880.   Mayoral candidate (unsuccessful)

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Ron Easthope