Renwick was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of George Renwick, a bricklayer, and his wife Christina, née Condie. His parents travelled as bounty immigrants aboard the Helen, arriving in Sydney, Australia on 21 July 1841.[1] His father was Mayor of Redfern from February 1862 to February 1864 and from February 1867 until February 1872.[2] Renwick was educated at Redfern Grammar School and was one of the early students of the University of Sydney, where he matriculated in 1853 and graduated B.A. in 1857. Renwick then studied at the University of Edinburgh where he graduated M.B. (1860), M.D. (1861), and F.R.C.S., Edinburgh.[3] Renwick did further courses in Glasgow, London and Paris.[1]
Medical careeredit
Renwick then returned to Sydney in 1862, living in Redfern[1] where he established a rapidly growing practice, becoming eventually one of the leading physicians and the first president of the local branch of the British Medical Association. In 1868, Renwick married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev. John Saunders, at the Redfern Congregational Church. Renwick also became an examiner in medicine at the University of Sydney, and in 1877 was elected to its senate.[1]
Politician and philanthropistedit
Renwick attempted to enter the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the university seat at the by-election in August 1879 but was defeated by Edmund Barton,[4] however he was elected a member for East Sydney at the by-election in December 1879.[1][5] He became Secretary for Mines in the third ministry of Sir Henry Parkes on 12 October 1881, but lost his seat at the election held in December 1882.[6] He was elected for Redfern in October 1885,[7] and was Minister of Public Instruction in the ministry of Sir Patrick Jennings from 26 February 1886 to 19 January 1887. In this year he was nominated to the Legislative Council and was a member for the remainder of his life, though never in office again.[8] As a politician he was one of the earliest to realise the responsibility of the state towards the poor. Renwick authored the Benevolent Society's incorporation act, he founded the state children's relief department, and as president of the original committee he had much to do with the bringing in of old-age pensions in New South Wales. In spite of his heavy workload as a physician, he gave much time to Sydney hospital, was its president for 29 years, was also president for about the same period of the Benevolent Society of New South Wales, and he took much interest in the Deaf Dumb and Blind Institution, and the Royal Hospital for Women at Paddington. He became a member of the senate of the University of Sydney in 1877, and was vice-chancellor on several occasions. He was an early advocate for the foundation of a medical school at the university, and in 1877 donated £1000 to found a scholarship in the faculty of medicine. After the medical school was established in 1883 he provided the west stained-glass window in the upper hall of the medical school building. Renwick took the greatest interest in all movements for the welfare of the community, and his ability as an organiser led to his acting as a commissioner for New South Wales for the international exhibition in Melbourne in 1880, and in similar positions for exhibitions held at Amsterdam in 1883, Chicago in 1893 and Adelaide in 1887.
He was knighted in 1894.[9] His skill for business led to his being placed on the boards of various important financial companies, but his really important work was his philanthropy.[10]
Renwick died at Sydney of heart disease on 23 November 1908(1908-11-23) (aged 71), he was survived by his wife, five sons and a daughter.[1]
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Sir Arthur Renwick FRCS 30 May 1837 23 November 1908 was an Australian physician politician and philanthropist Sir Arthur Renwick 1837 1908 Sydney physician politician and philanthropist Contents 1 Early life 2 Medical career 3 Politician and philanthropist 4 ReferencesEarly life editRenwick was born in Glasgow Scotland the son of George Renwick a bricklayer and his wife Christina nee Condie His parents travelled as bounty immigrants aboard the Helen arriving in Sydney Australia on 21 July 1841 1 His father was Mayor of Redfern from February 1862 to February 1864 and from February 1867 until February 1872 2 Renwick was educated at Redfern Grammar School and was one of the early students of the University of Sydney where he matriculated in 1853 and graduated B A in 1857 Renwick then studied at the University of Edinburgh where he graduated M B 1860 M D 1861 and F R C S Edinburgh 3 Renwick did further courses in Glasgow London and Paris 1 Medical career editRenwick then returned to Sydney in 1862 living in Redfern 1 where he established a rapidly growing practice becoming eventually one of the leading physicians and the first president of the local branch of the British Medical Association In 1868 Renwick married Elizabeth daughter of Rev John Saunders at the Redfern Congregational Church Renwick also became an examiner in medicine at the University of Sydney and in 1877 was elected to its senate 1 Politician and philanthropist editRenwick attempted to enter the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for the university seat at the by election in August 1879 but was defeated by Edmund Barton 4 however he was elected a member for East Sydney at the by election in December 1879 1 5 He became Secretary for Mines in the third ministry of Sir Henry Parkes on 12 October 1881 but lost his seat at the election held in December 1882 6 He was elected for Redfern in October 1885 7 and was Minister of Public Instruction in the ministry of Sir Patrick Jennings from 26 February 1886 to 19 January 1887 In this year he was nominated to the Legislative Council and was a member for the remainder of his life though never in office again 8 As a politician he was one of the earliest to realise the responsibility of the state towards the poor Renwick authored the Benevolent Society s incorporation act he founded the state children s relief department and as president of the original committee he had much to do with the bringing in of old age pensions in New South Wales In spite of his heavy workload as a physician he gave much time to Sydney hospital was its president for 29 years was also president for about the same period of the Benevolent Society of New South Wales and he took much interest in the Deaf Dumb and Blind Institution and the Royal Hospital for Women at Paddington He became a member of the senate of the University of Sydney in 1877 and was vice chancellor on several occasions He was an early advocate for the foundation of a medical school at the university and in 1877 donated 1000 to found a scholarship in the faculty of medicine After the medical school was established in 1883 he provided the west stained glass window in the upper hall of the medical school building Renwick took the greatest interest in all movements for the welfare of the community and his ability as an organiser led to his acting as a commissioner for New South Wales for the international exhibition in Melbourne in 1880 and in similar positions for exhibitions held at Amsterdam in 1883 Chicago in 1893 and Adelaide in 1887 He was knighted in 1894 9 His skill for business led to his being placed on the boards of various important financial companies but his really important work was his philanthropy 10 Renwick died at Sydney of heart disease on 23 November 1908 1908 11 23 aged 71 he was survived by his wife five sons and a daughter 1 References edit a b c d e f Rutledge Martha 1976 Renwick Sir Arthur 1837 1908 Australian Dictionary of Biography Vol 6 National Centre of Biography Australian National University pp 20 21 ISSN 1833 7538 Retrieved 25 June 2020 George Renwick Sydney s aldermen City of Sydney Retrieved 3 March 2021 Mennell Philip 1892 Renwick Hon Arthur The Dictionary of Australasian Biography London Hutchinson amp Co via Wikisource Green Antony 1879 University of Sydney by election New South Wales Election Results 1856 2007 Parliament of New South Wales Retrieved 25 June 2020 Green Antony 1879 East Sydney by election New South Wales Election Results 1856 2007 Parliament of New South Wales Retrieved 25 June 2020 Green Antony 1882 East Sydney New South Wales Election Results 1856 2007 Parliament of New South Wales Retrieved 25 June 2020 Green Antony 1885 Redfern New South Wales Election Results 1856 2007 Parliament of New South Wales Retrieved 25 June 2020 Sir Arthur Renwick MD FRCS 1837 1908 Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales Retrieved 25 June 2020 No 26526 The London Gazette 26 June 1894 p 3652 Serle Percival 1949 Renwick Sir Arthur 1837 1908 Dictionary of Australian Biography Sydney Angus amp Robertson Retrieved 3 March 2021 Parliament of New South Wales Political offices Preceded byEzekiel Baker Secretary for Mines1881 1883 Succeeded byJoseph Abbott Preceded byJames Young Minister of Public Instruction1886 1887 Succeeded byJames Inglis New South Wales Legislative Assembly Preceded byAlexander Stuart Member for East Sydney1879 1881 With John Davies George ReidJames Greenwood Henry ParkesJohn Macintosh Henry Dangar Succeeded byEdmund BartonGeorge GriffithsJohn McElhone Preceded byJohn SutherlandAlfred FremlinFrancis Wright Member for Redfern1885 1887 With John SutherlandThomas Williamson Succeeded byJames FarnellWilliam ScheyWilliam Stephen Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Arthur Renwick amp oldid 1191724819, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
