George May Lee trained in Glasgow

In 1842 he was fortunately on hand in West Maitland when the child of a labouring man fell into a tank behind the Steam Mills while gathering pumpkin flowers. The dangerous reservoir was eight feet deep and often contained water up to 120 Fahrenheit, although on this occasion it was not so high. Cries of 'a child in the water' brought prompt assistance by Dr. Lee and others and the child was saved and returned to its parents. At this time he was probably in partnership with Frederick Beardmore in High Street West Maitland

In 1844 it was recorded that Dr. Lee occupied premises in High Street West Maitland between the Stores of Messrs. L. Potts and Co., and Owen and Co.. The premises were later occupied by saddler George Randell