Judith Brown, the niece of Brislington doctor Keith Brown has carried on the family tradition of medicine. Judith’s great grandfather is Walter Brown who was a prominent and well-respected doctor who started practising in Parramatta in the 1850’s at the house Brislington and Parramatta Hospital.
Ms Brown attended Sydney University and graduated in 1950 with second class honours.
“Dr. Keith Brown said: "She's done extraordinarily well and we're all proud of her. "She met tough competition and came through with flying colours. In fact, I think shehas better academic conditionsthan most of us."
Emma Stockburn, Research Facilitator, Family History, City of Parramatta, Parramatta Heritage Center, 2021
Reference
STRATHFIELD GIRL TO CARRY ON CENTURY-OLD P'MATTA FAMILY MEDICAL TRADITION (1950, January 25). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate (Parramatta, NSW : 1888 - 1950), p. 7. Retrieved July 8, 2021, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article111528837