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The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Renwick, Arthur

Physician and able administrator who greatly improved the care of women and children and worked tirelessly for a variety of charitable causes.

Milestone
Born
Glasgow, Scotland
30 May 1838
Arrived Sydney
21 Jul 1841
Died
Burwood
23 Nov 1908
Buried
Rookwood Cemetery
25 Nov 1908
Name
Commemorated by
Renwick Hospital for Infants
1911
Occupation
Medical practitioner
Position
President
Royal Institute for the Deaf and Blind Children
Director
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Medical practitioner
Benevolent Society of New South Wales
1862 - 1908
Medical practitioner
Sydney Hospital
1866 - 1875
Member
University of Sydney Senate
1877 - 1908
Member
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
17 Dec 1879 - 26 Jan 1887
Member
New South Wales Legislative Council
08 Feb 1888 - 23 Nov 1908
Property
Owner of
Abbotsford House
1877 - 1904