Notable South Australians/Dr. R. W. Moore, M.R.C.S.
Dr. R. W. Moore, M.R.C.S.,
BORN in Cork, Ireland, in 1819; died at North-terrace, Adelaide, December 6, 1884, aged 65 years. He began the study of medicine in the South Infirmary at Cork, in 1835, and in 1840 proceeded to the Charing Cross Hospital, London, where two years later he was appointed Demonstrator of Anatomy. In August, 1842, he became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and studied in various hospitals in London. Took his degree as Doctor of Medicine in 1845, and in the following year accepted the appointment of Medical Officer to an emigrant ship for Sydney, N.S.W. Remained in that city until 1847, when he came to South Australia, and located at the Burra Mines, where he was Medical Officer. His ability and geniality made him a general favourite, and when he removed to Adelaide, his departure was much regretted by numerous friends. He was married in Adelaide to Miss Button, niece of the late Mr. F. S. Button, once Agent-General of this colony. In 1858, Br. Moore was appointed Colonial Surgeon (vice Dr. Gosse), and also filled the offices of Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum, President of the Medical Board, and member of the Vaccine Board. In 1869 he resigned the office of Colonial Surgeon and was succeeded by Br. Paterson. He then entered into private practice, but continued his connection with the Medical Board as its President, and with the Lunatic Asylum as an official visitor. He was associated with the Orphan Home from its commencement, and rendered valuable services to it in the capacity of consulting physician. He was a Governor of St, Peter's College, Honorary Surgeon of the Female Refuge, and a Member of the Linnæan Society. Dr. Moore was a clever botanist, and long acted as a judge at our Horticultural and Floricultural Shows. He took considerable interest in literary matters, and gathered together one of the best and most voluminous libraries in the colony. He had an excellent practice, and his thorough worth secured him the esteem of all with whom he was brought in contact.