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Surname: Ferguson (obit)
First Name: Dr. Robert
Ship: -
Date: 29 May 1918
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Morning Herald
Details: The death occurred in a private hospital in Sydney yesterday of Dr. Robert Ferguson, who had been practising his profession in Newcastle since the early nineties. A native of Scotland, the late Dr. Ferguson received his early education in Glasgow and obtained his degree at the Edinburgh University. After practising for some years in Scotland, he came, for health reasons to Australia with Mrs. Ferguson. He spent a good deal of time travelling about Australia and eventually settled down in Newcastle nearly 30 years ago. He was then appointed medical officer to the Friendly Societies Association and held that appointment until the association s dispensary was closed. He afterwards went into private practice. He had been ill since November last, His illness at first was apparently not serious but afterwards it took a more complicated aspect, and he passed away quietly yesterday. He was 70 years of age and is survived by his widow. The funeral will take place at Sandgate Cemetery