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Richard Arthur
1865–1932
A doctor, reformer, and longtime New South Wales parliamentarian, he brought medical experience and strong social convictions into public life. His writing and campaigning often focused on practical reforms he believed would protect children and improve society.
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About the author
Born in Aldershot, England, on October 25, 1865, he studied at Dover College and later trained in medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He moved to Sydney in 1891, where he worked as a medical practitioner and served at major hospitals including Royal Prince Alfred and Royal North Shore.
Alongside his medical career, he became known as a social reformer and entered politics, representing Mosman in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for many years in the early 20th century. He was especially associated with campaigns for public welfare and moral reform, and he also wrote on these issues, including arguments for stronger legal protection of young girls.
He died in Mosman, New South Wales, on May 21, 1932. Remembered as a figure who moved between medicine, writing, and public service, he left a record of energetic involvement in both civic debate and parliamentary life.