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Frederick Milford (1834–1902)

from Australian Star

The death is announced of Dr. Frederick Milford, of 231 Elizabeth-Street, Sydney, a well-known medico, and a prominent figure in aquatic circles. Deceased was an M.D. of Heidelberg, and held the degrees of M.R.C.S. (England) and L.R.C.P. (London). At one period of his life Dr. Milford was one of the best surgeons in Sydney. He was surgeon to St. Vincent's Hospital, and was lecturer on surgery at the Sydney University. He had occupied the position of commodore of the Prince Alfred Yacht Club, and was an honorary life member of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the Prince Alfred Yacht Club. The deceased until recently was surgeon-captain to the National Guards. At the time of his death he had attained his 72nd year. The remains were interred in the Waverley Cemetery yesterday morning.

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'Milford, Frederick (1834–1902)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/milford-frederick-14659/text36311, accessed 5 May 2025.

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Birth

1834
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Death

1 August, 1902 (aged ~ 68)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

heart disease

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