WORK IN LABRADOR
SIR WILFRED GRENFELL DEAD DISTINGUISHED CAREER CLOSES (United Press Assi^. —Elec. Tel Copyright) LONDON, Oct. 10 The death is announced of Sir Wilfred Grenfell, at the age of 75 years. Sir Wilfred had had a distinguished career as a surgeon. He will be best remembered for his work in Labrador, where he built five hospitals, seven nursing stations, two orphanages, two large schools, co-operative stores, and industrial works, as well as carrying on child welfare work along the coast. He had been honoured by all nations and was knighted in 1927. He had published many books on his work in Labrador.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21242, 12 October 1940, Page 5
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104WORK IN LABRADOR Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21242, 12 October 1940, Page 5
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