ROBERT PARK

Paterson

Robert Park, owner of Cardoness estate experienced a set back in 1843 when his barn and a large quantity of wheat and barley were totally destroyed by fire that originated through carelessness in burning straw near the barn.

The district had already been through a difficult dry summer, the water on the lower part of the Paterson river had been unwholesome for some time and the want of grass and water had been severely felt in the upper districts. The rain that filled the river came too late to save the crops. The corn was looking bad and tobacco crops were few. Those who had managed to raise crops would have been certain to realize a high price.

As well as his agricultural pursuits Dr. Park continued with his medical duties. In October 1844 he performed a post mortem examination on the body of Richard Bryham at Haughton on the Upper Paterson. Park found that the lungs of the deceased were saturated with blood and that he had died from an acute inflammation.  

Alexander Park died 14 April 1888

For more information see Australian Pioneer Medical Index