Symons, Eric Lindsay
Person: id 49388
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UAdelaide
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World War I
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Family name
Symons
Given name(s)
Eric Lindsay
Initials
E.L.
Honorific
Dr.
Gender
Male
Naming note
E L Symons's second given name, Lindsay, is also found spelt Lindsey.
Early education
Tertiary education
Education notes
E L Symons was Cox of the University Eight Rowing Team while he was studying at Adelaide University. The team finished second in 1914, the last Universities Rowing Championship until after World War I.
Military awards
Survived
Survived WWI
Occupations
Symons E.L. : Medical Practitioner 23 Jan 1919 - @ South Australia --
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AustraliaSymons E.L. : Medical Officer 25 Jul 1923 - Port Augusta Hospital @ Port Augusta [ SA Australia ]Symons E.L. : Medical Practitioner 16 Feb 1928 - @ Port Pirie Hospital [ SA Australia ]Symons E.L. : Medical Practitioner 26 Jan 1933 - Port Augusta Hospital @ Port Augusta [ SA Australia ]Symons E.L. : Medical Practitioner 10 Feb 1938 - Port Augusta Hospital @ Port Augusta [ SA Australia ]
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Narrative - quote
After returning from World War I service, E L Symons worked for a year at Kapunda with Dr James Riddell, followed by a short period spent at Broken Hill Hospital. In 1921 he commenced practice in Yankalilla. In 1923, he went to Port Augusta,replacing Dr Peter Gorrie. He was the sole practitioner doing both obstetrics and surgery as part of his general practice work. He worked there for 18 years. It was a very busy practice, serving surrounding towns as well as Port Augusta as Port Augusta provided the only hospital in the area.
Visible notes
E L Symons was made a Serving Brother of St. John Ambulance in 1940.
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Australian War Memorial
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