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DR. THOMAS CARLYLE CAMM OF SORRENTO.

I'd seen Dr Camm mentioned often by those he'd treated when they were children but it was not until I was researching the Spanish Flu, that it seemed possible that he'd been one of Australia's most mobile doctors before settling at Sorrento. What makes it hard to be certain is that his first given name was rarely mentioned in reference to him, this being the only time in connection with Sorrento.

FATAL SNAKE BITE

Proper Serum Was Not Available

Early in January, when Harry Glendore Hewett, 26, Cotton Street, East Malvern, clerk, was admitted to Royal Melbourne Hospital suffering from the bite of a snake which he believed to be of the brown species, the only serum available was against tiger snake bite, according to evidence at an inquest today.

Hewett died at Royal Melbourne Hospital on January 6, and the Coroner (Mr Tingate) found that death was due to snakebite.

Evidence was given that Hewett was bitten on December 30 while on holiday at Portsea. He was treated by Dr Thomas Carlyle Camm, of Sorrento, and later taken to hospital.

Dr. Camm said in evidence that the wound was only superficial and was on the right instep.etc.

(P.4, The Herald, 12-2-1936.)

This is Dr Camm's death record.

CAMM Thomas Carlyle Leichardt, Death

mother: Annie Louise nee BROWN

father: CAMM Thomas Cornelius

places of birth and death:Berwick, Melbourne

83, 1963, 4461/1963

This is his mother's fascinating obituary. At the time of her death in 1915, Dr Camm was in Sydney.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/154174862

But apparently not in 1919 when he was fighting the Spanish Flu. I wondered if he was the Sorrento doc.

At the Brunswick Council on Monday night voluminous reports were received in regard to the Broadmeadows Hospital* from Dr. Camm, Medical Superintendent : from Matron Eastman: and from J. B. Rendle, secretary. The total number of patients was 558, of whom 356 were from Brunswick. There were 314 discharges and 44 deaths. 20 being of Brunswick patients.(P.3, The Brunswick and Coburg Leader, 11-7-1919.)

*Schools were converted into hospitals, but there were none large enough near Broadmeadows, so the Broadmeadows Army Camp was used.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/258240930

A DR.C.CAMM TIMELINE

1904. Dr Camm, apparently directed to do so by his superior sends away a mentally ill Chinese patient (standard practice today) and is dismissed. Patients strongly show the appreciation of his medical attention.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/25091128

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/38684408

1908 SYDNEY. MR, JAMES LUXFORD AND FAMILY, of Dunheved, St. Marys, desire to return their heartfelt thanks to kind friends for letters, telegrams, cards of condolence and wreaths, or in any way sympathised with them in their sad bereavement; and Mrs Nichols, of Llandilo, for her kindness and attention; and more especially to Dr C. Camm, who was in constant attendance during Mrs Luxford's illness, for kindness and close attention—he did all in his power, but when the Lord calls none on earth can save.(P.4, Nepean Times, 7-3-1908.)

1911-12. HEATHCOTE.

1915. In Sydney when his mother dies.

AUGUST 1919. HELP FOR TASMANIA.

By arrangement between the Governments of Tasmania and Victoria. Drs. C. Camm and Hislop send six nurses left by the liner Frankfurt for Tasmania on Thursday morning to supplement the staff engaged in the treatment of influenza cases. Six more nurses will leave by the Botomahana to-day.

1920 LAUNCESTON https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/51139533

1925. Appointed to honorary staff at Launceston Hospital.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233541255

1927. At Sorrento and already heavily involved in the golf club.

1952. Last mention of Dr. or Carlyle Camm re surgery at cnr. Fourth Avenue, Rosebud in partnership with Dr Thompson.

LET'S END AT THE VERY BEGINNING, A VERY STRANGE PLACE TO END. (So I'd better find another ending and Florence Camm provided that!)

1884. Golden wedding of Dr Camm's paternal grandparents. His father was a teacher at Berwick.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/88190272

CAMM Thomas Carlyle Leichardt, Birth

mother: Ann Louisa nee BROWN, father:Thomas Corneli

BERW, 1879, 718/1879

Dr Camm might have married in Western Australia or New South Wales and his only son, John Carlyle "JOCK" Camm, (married in 1933 AND 1945) might have been born and died interstate as well.

MISS FLORENCE CAMM was also involved with golf at Sorrento and may have been a descendant of Robert, brother of Dr Camm, mentioned in the obituary of Dr. Camm's mother in 1915, at that time residing in Western Australia. She had a busy time in 1937, winning a handicap event at Sorrento, paying a visit to HER PARENTS (wonder why!) and being the sole bridesmaid at the wedding of her sister Louise at Hawthorn. Their father was Mr. R. H. J. Camm. (PHOTO.)

The article was in a South Australian paper because this Hawthorn is a suburb of Adelaide where Florence's father obviously lived.

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/30778976

Golf and bridesmaiding weren't her only talents though.

She was also a talented illustrator. Princess Elizabeth was a fan. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/243321998

No wonder I couldn't find a marriage record for Florence in Victorian BDM.

Miss Florence Camm, third daughter of Mr. R. H. J. Camm. oi Palmer place, North Adelaide, whose marriage with Mr. Duncan Ensor. third son of Mr.and Mrs. Hugh Ensor, of Rakahuri.Rangiora. New Zealand, will be celebrated next month at St. Mary's Church. Christchurch (N.Z.)

https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/44953075

Florence got around at least as much as the Doc. And the funny thing is that Florence and Louise, having married brothers, were not only sisters but sisters in law!

After a holiday in Victoria, where she stayed in Portsea, Melbourne and Heidelberg,Mrs. R. J. H. Camm has returned to Palmer place,North Adelaide.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/47399156

I wonder if Dr. Camm and R.J.H.Camm had married sisters!