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The plaque commemorates surgeon and benefactor Sir Alexander MacCormick (1856 -1947) .
It was unveiled on 29th July, 2022 at 'Kilmory', 6 Wentworth Street, Point Piper, the home he built c1914.
Sir Alexander MacCormick was a pioneering and highly regarded surgeon who came to Australia in 1883 to join the University of Sydney's new medical school. From 1910 he operated The Terraces private ho.spital at 2 Cooper Street, Paddington which he donated to The Presbyterian Church in 1926 - it became known as The Scottish Hospital. He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) (Imperial) in 1926 for his work as a surgeon. MacCormick had a passion for the sea, and in his spare time was a notable yachtsman.
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.
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It was unveiled on 29th July, 2022 at 'Kilmory', 6 Wentworth Street, Point Piper, the home he built c1914.
Sir Alexander MacCormick was a pioneering and highly regarded surgeon who came to Australia in 1883 to join the University of Sydney's new medical school. From 1910 he operated The Terraces private ho.spital at 2 Cooper Street, Paddington which he donated to The Presbyterian Church in 1926 - it became known as The Scottish Hospital. He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) (Imperial) in 1926 for his work as a surgeon. MacCormick had a passion for the sea, and in his spare time was a notable yachtsman.
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: | 6 Wentworth Street, Point Piper, 2027 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.867001 Long: 151.251261 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Medicine |
| Link: | https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/Li… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 29th July, 2022 |
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Front Inscription
Source: Woollahra Council, ADBWoollahra Municipal Council
Sir Alexander MacCormick KCMG
1856 - 1947
Eminent surgeon and benefactor lived here at Kilmory
Celebrating Our History
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
