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The plaque commemorates pioneering orthopaedic surgeon Doctor Maximillian Markus Herz (1876 -1948). It was unveiled on 17 December 2018 at his former home 'Bimini', 3 Greenoaks Avenue, Darling Point.

Maximillian Markus Herz was a German-born, Sydney-based medical specialist who introduced treatments new to Australia in his Sydney clinic, and has been recognised as the first fully-trained orthopaedic surgeon to have practiced in Australasia. 

The Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme honours exceptional people or events associated with our local government area, that have made a significant impact on life in the area or Australia as a nation.

Location

Address:3 Greenoaks Avenue , Darling Point , 2027
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.874951
Long: 151.237451
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Medicine
Link:https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 17th December, 2018
Front Inscription

Woollahra Municipal Council

Dr Max Herz

1876 - 1948

Pioneering orthopaedic surgeon lived here

Celebrating Our History

Source: Woollahra Council
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au