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207763
Surname: McGrath
First Name: Dr. Henry Francis
Ship: -
Date: 7 July 1874
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: Dr. McGrath was government medical officer at Newcastle when a case of small pox was pronounced in a man by the name of William McGowan, a resident of Darby-street, Newcastle.....The Newcastle Chronicle reported on the dilemma as to who would treat the patient in quarantine - At present we cannot ascertain who the medical person is who has the treatment of the case ; but, we are given to understand that Dr. Samuel Knaggs has formally written to Dr. McGrath, declining personally to attend the patient, stating that in consequence of the steps taken to isolate the sufferer, he is now virtually in quarantine, and in charge of the Government officials, and, therefore, is placed out of his (Dr. Knaggs s) reach in his capacity as a medical practitioner in civil practice, suggesting to Dr. McGrath in his capacity as medical representative of the Government, that the patient be placed in charge of such medical gentleman, as may be appointed by the authorities to treat patients placed in quarantine. Until some such person shall have been appointed, Dr. Knaggs has provided medical attendance for the patient, who, up to the present has received every attention, and is progressing favourably. Yesterday, Dr. McGrath handed over to Sub-inspector Thorpe six bottles of disinfectant fluid, with which the floors of the rooms in McGowan s house will be freely sprinkled with a view of preventing any spread of the disease. He also visited the premises in the afternoon, to ascertain if his instructions concerning the isolation of the sufferer and his family had been carried out, but he did not enter the house, as he was told that the patient was much better. It adds to the peculiarity of the case that Mrs. McGowan is expected hourly to be confined. As the house is now in quarantine, and as neither Mrs. McGowan nor any person intending to act as her nurse would be allowed to leave the premises for some time, considerable difficulty was experienced in getting a nurse to attend her in the approaching hour of Nature s sorrow. At last a kind-hearted neighbour, named Hay, consented to attend Mrs. McGowan, and remain till the house was freed from quarantine.
207766
Surname: McGrath
First Name: Dr. Henry Francis
Ship: -
Date: 14 July 1874
Place: Newcastle
Source: Maitland Mercury
Details: Dr. Henry Francis McGrath was government health officer at Newcastle when William McGowan died of Small Pox in 1874. He was given the following instructions by government - You are hereby instructed to destroy all bedding, clothing and other articles which have been used in any way by and for McGowan, by fire. All clothing, bedding, etc, used by the family must be cleaned by being boiled, the house and furniture thoroughly scoured with chloride of lime, and the house afterwards lime washed. Compensation will be made for the destruction of property. Mrs McGowan, her family, and any other persons who have been living in the house during McGowan s illness must bs isolated until such period has elapsed as may warrant the conclusion that they cannot possibly be infected.
207767
Surname: McGrath
First Name: Dr. Henry Francis
Ship: -
Date: 25 November 1874
Place: Newcastle
Source: The Singleton Argus
Details: On Thursday night a monster meeting was held in front of the Great Northern Hotel. The meeting had been called by advertisement, to take into consideration the present sanitary state of the city. The chair was occupied by Dr. McGrath, (Government health officer) who on opening the proceedings read his remarks to the audience, which probably numbered five hundred persons. Mr. Simmons spoke at considerable length, and was applauded throughout. At the termination of his speech, he moved the following resolution - That this meeting views with disapprobation and alarm the present sanitary state of this city, and pledges itself to leave no means untried to remedy the existing un- heathy condition of the town. The motion was seconded by Mr. White and carried. Mr. Nelson next spoke, and moved - That the present corporation by its apathy and inactivity as regards the present sanitary state of the city deserves the censure of the ratepayers. Mr. A. Hay seconded the resolution, which was also carried. During the time occupied by Mr. Nelson in addressing the meeting, a great disturbance was created, and a number of rotten eggs were sent in the direction of the hotel. A general rush was made on the part of the people standing on the balcony, and the doors of the house were closed. Although the eggs continued to be sent in, the speaker escaped unhurt. The chairman came to the front, and stated that he would dissolve the meeting if such blackguard conduct was persisted in. After this order was restored, and in a short time the meeting closed with the customary vote of thanks to the chairman.
207768
Surname: McGrath
First Name: Dr. Henry Francis
Ship: -
Date: 3 March 1874
Place: Newcastle
Source: Newcastle Chronicle
Details: Mr. Henry Francis McGrath, Registered Surgeon and Accoucheur, under the Medical Act of NSW and retired Army Surgeon, having arranged with Dr. Bowker to assume his practice in Newcastle may be consulted at the Surgery, in Bolton Street, lately occupied by Dr. Bowker
207769
Surname: McGrath
First Name: Dr. Henry Francis
Ship: -
Date: 1874
Place: -
Source: Harts Annual Army List, Militia List, and Imperial Yeomanry List
Details: Bombay Medical Department - Henry Francis McGrath appointed assistant-surgeon 23 July 1858; appointed Surgeon 23 July 1870. Remarks - 1874 on Sick Furlough to the Colonies