Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954), Wednesday 11 September 1946, page 8


Death Of Dr. Frank Willcox

Dr. Frank M. Willcox, of Hawkers rd., Medindie, who died on September 6, was the eldest son of Mr. Charles Willcox—one-time

member of Parliament and Mayor of Adelaide—and was born at Wellington square. North Adelaide. Dr. Willcox attended St. Peter's College for a short period, but received his early schooling mainly at Whinham and Hahndorf Colleges. He was a contemporary of Sir Angas Parsons and Mr. George Me-Bwin. He held the degree of MD of Edinburgh (1913) and Adelaide (1919) Universities. After completing his medical course, he practised in Edinburgh for about 14 years, and returned in 1913 to Adelaide, where he practised until eight years ago. He served in Great War 1., after which he did post graduate work in England and on tte Continent. His widow was formerly Miss Mary Veitch. of Edinturgh.