Peter Herbert Metcalfe (1854–1913)
Dr. J. B. Metcalfe has received word of the death of his father (Dr. Peter Metcalfe), which sad event occurred on Saturday last, at Fanning Island, where he was relieving another medical man. The late Dr. Metcalfe, who was 58 years of age, had been Government Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Magistrate at Norfolk Island for the past 30 years, and resigned from the position three years ago on account of ill-health. Deceased leaves a widow, three sons, and two daughters. We extend our sympathy to Dr. Metcalfe in his sad bereavement.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- appointed Deputy Chief Magistrate of Norfolk Island, Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney), 1 October 1898, p 20
- funeral on Norfolk Island, Sydney Morning Herald, 22 July 1913, p 8
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Metcalfe, James Beverley (son)
- Metcalfe, Francis Bramall (son)
- Cook, Eric Taylor (son-in-law)
- Nobbs, Charles Chase Ray (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'Metcalfe, Peter Herbert (1854–1913)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/metcalfe-peter-herbert-23492/text32528, accessed 18 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
18 April,
1913
(aged ~ 59)
Fanning Island,
Kiribati
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