Francis John Drake, MA MB BS (Melb) (12 December 1860 - 17 December 1929) was resident medical superintendent, Launceston Hospital. In 1860, Drake was born at St. Kilda, Melbourne. On 28 April 1879, he began work as a messenger at the

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with an annual salary of £50. He attended Scotch College from 1875 to 1880. In 1886, he graduated with a BA degree, and in 1887 received the MA degree from Melbourne. In 1888, Drake completed the MB from the University of

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.Editor. (20 December 1929). Death of Dr. F.J. Drake. Examiner. Launceston, Tasmania. Page 8. In 1896, the Statistics of the State of Tasmania listed Drake as holding 2 appointments. He was

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superintendent at

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with an annual salary of £400 that included quarters, rations, and fuel. The appointment began on 1 January 1890. Concurrently, Drake held the position as medical officer at the Contagious Diseases Hospital at Launceston. In 1896, Drake and Dr. John Ramsay participated in the first demonstration of X-rays by

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at Launceston Hospital. The February 1898 issue of the Australasian Medical Gazette listed the resignation of Drake from the Launceston Hospital as surgeon-superintendent.Editor. (21 February 1898). Medical Resignations. The Australasian Medical Gazette. The Journal of the Australasian Branches of the British Medical Association. Volume 17. Page 90. The burial of Drake, who died on 17 December 1929, took place at Box Hill Cemetery. Drake was a specialist in the treatment of tuberculosis. He was surgical superintendent at Launceston General Hospital since 1921. His son was Dr. F.L. Drake of Tasmania.

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