A Formidable Man

<p>A MAN OF MANY PERSUASIONS AND VAST ENERGY <em>A FORMIDABLE MAN</em> IS AN EXPANSIVE DETAILING INTO THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND CONTROVERSIES OF A COMBATIVE PERSONALITY...</p><p>John William Springthorpe was a prominent general physician lecturer and writer in late nineteenth century's marvellous Melbourne.</p><p>Springthorpe affectionately known as Springy took major advocacy roles in physiotherapy dentistry nursing public health child welfare epilepsy and mental health during his career.</p><p>His bitter criticism of the mistreatment of 'shell shock' victims during World War I was followed by advocacy for those afflicted with what's now known as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.</p>