OBITUARY
DR. W. H. UNWIN
Dr. William Howard Unwin, one of Timaru's best-known and respected citizens died yesterday, says a Press Association telegram from Timaru. For 40 years Dr. Unwin served the public with distinction and ability and closely identified himself with the cultural life of the town. In 1904 he was appointed medical superintendent of the Timaru Public Hospital, but in 1907 relinquished this post to enter private practice. He went overseas in. the ->var of 1914-
The late Dr. Umvin.
18 and was placed in charge of the surgical division of No. 2 Hospital at Walton-on-Thames. Throughout his stay in Timaru he served, on the honorary staff of the hospital, and for many years was senior consulting surgeon. He is survived by a daughter and two sons. Last year he was president of the New Zealand branch of the British Medical Association.
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Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 152, 26 December 1945, Page 6
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144OBITUARY Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 152, 26 December 1945, Page 6
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