What is recorded here

This black commemorative plaque records: This plaque was erected in 1952 by the Australian Orthopaedic Association to commemorate the site of 11 Nelson Street where Hugh Owen Thomas 1834-1891 Robert Jones 1857-1933 Thomas Porter McMurray 1887-1949 practised orthopaedic surgery "Their work is immortal"

Hugh Owen Thomas, Robert Jones, and Thomas Porter McMurray were pioneering orthopaedic surgeons who significantly advanced the field of bone and joint surgery through innovative techniques and treatments. Their contributions have had a lasting impact on modern orthopaedic practices worldwide.

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