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Doctor H. O. Washbourn

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First NameHubert OscarLast NameWashbournAlternative NameKnown as 'Pete'. DescriptionDoctor Hubert Oscar Washbourn bought the Hillcrest Private Hospital when he came to Richmond in 1919. His hobby was the breeding of Jersey cattle; he was the first president of the Nelson Jersey Cattle Breeders Association and later president of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association. In 1928, wrought iron gates were erected at the entrance to the Richmond A and P showgrounds in memory of a doctor who was well liked and respected.OccupationMedical doctor specialising in unorthodox treatment of conditions such as rheumatism using electrical currents. Date of Birth17 September 1886Place of BirthOnekaka, Golden Bay / MohuaDate of Death15 July 1927Place of DeathRichmond Age at Death40Family or Next of KinParents: Henry Phillip Washbourn and Clara Emily (nee Caldwell). Spouse: He married Constance Olave Ward in Edinburgh in 1913. Children: William, Isolda and Jean.Geo Coordinates^[1]Memorial gates dedicated to Dr Washbourn and originally part of Washbourn Memorial Park.Cemetery/Buried AtRichmond CemeteryAdditional InformationWashbourn Gardens in Richmond was the original site of Doctor Washbourn’s homestead, called Tillingdown, where he established his breed of Jersey cows. Subject/KeywordHospitalsNursing homesMedical professionalsHillcrest HospitalFurther InformationRead more about Doctor Washbourn on The Prow website

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Mr McWha and Mr Scott at Hillcrest Hospital 1926

Hillcrest Hospital Richmond 1926

Scottie in a wheelchair Hillcrest 1926

Dr Washbourn nurse and patients at Hillcrest Hospital

Dr Hubert Washbourn, Richmond, 1926

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