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E006810 - Newson, Arthur Littlewood (1906 - 1977)
Title:
Newson, Arthur Littlewood (1906 - 1977)
Author:
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Identifier:
RCS: E006810
Publisher:
London : Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publication Date:
2015-02-18
Description:
Obituary for Newson, Arthur Littlewood (1906 - 1977), Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Language:
English
Source:
Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Full Name:
Newson, Arthur Littlewood
Date of Birth:
22 August 1906
Place of Birth:
Wishpool, Victoria, Australia
Date of Death:
2 May 1977
Occupation:
Titles/Qualifications:
MRCS and FRCS 1938

BSc Melbourne 1928

MB BS 1932

FRACS 1945
Details:
Arthur Littlewood Newson was born at Wishpool, Victoria, Australia, on 22 August 1906. He was educated at Caulfield Grammar School and Melbourne University, qualifying MB BS in 1932 and was resident medical officer at the Alfred Hospital. He came to England and worked with Rodney Maingot, obtaining the FRCS in 1938. He served with the RAAMC from 1941 to 1946 and attained the rank of Major. He was President of the Central Victoria Branch of the National Trust Australia. He was a keen sportsman and played football, cricket, golf and bowls and also farmed. In 1940, he married Margaret Hanson. There were no children. He died on 2 May 1977, aged 71 years.
Rights:
Copyright (c) The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Collection:
Plarr's Lives of the Fellows
Format:
Obituary
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Asset Path:
Root/Lives of the Fellows/E006000-E006999/E006800-E006899
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Unknown