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An early New Zealand veterinarian

Authors: Sparrow BC
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 25, Issue 4, pp 104, Apr 1977
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: General
Subject Terms: History, Veterinary profession
Article class: Correspondence

Abstract: I have recently made a study of available history on my great great grandfather, George James Sparrow, one of the first veterinarians to come to New Zealand. He was born in London in 18 14 and entered the Royal Veterinary College on October 13, 1835. He graduated on July 24, 1837 and his address at the time was given as Bromley, Middlesex. From evidence available at present it would appear Sparrow was employed by the British Government as some sort of stock inspector…

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