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Joseph Lievesley Beeston
1859–1921
A Newcastle surgeon, parliamentarian, and First World War officer, Joseph Lievesley Beeston recorded his experiences at Gallipoli in Five Months at Anzac. His life brought together medicine, public service, military leadership, and firsthand wartime observation.
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About the author
Born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Beeston trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland before returning to establish a medical career in his home city. He served as an honorary surgeon at Newcastle Hospital and became active in professional, civic, and community organizations.
Beeston entered the New South Wales Legislative Council in 1908 and remained a member until his death in 1921. During the First World War, he served as a colonel with the 4th Australian Field Ambulance and took part in the Gallipoli campaign.
His book, Five Months at Anzac, offers a personal account of his experiences as an officer and medical practitioner during the campaign. He died in Newcastle on March 8, 1921.