Wohlmann, Arthur Stanley, 1867-1944

Identity

Authorised nameWohlmann, Arthur StanleyOther forms of nameHerbert, Arthur StanleyDates of existence1867-1944BiographyDr Arthur Stanley Wohlmann was appointed as Government Balneologist in 1901. He arrived in Rotorua in 1902, where he resided in what is now known as Wohlmann House at the Rotorua Arts Village.

Dr Wohlmann was responsible for the development of 'The Bath House', which opened in 1908. He changed his surname in 1916 to Herbert, by Deed Poll; Wohlmann was considered too Germanic for a Military Medical Officer in charge of the George V Military Hospital, and the Sanatorium, during the First World War, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Dr Wohlmann and his family left Rotorua by mid 1919, returning to England.OccupationsGovernment BalneologistSurgeonAuthor

Publications

The mineral waters and health resorts of New Zealand

Whanau

SpouseWohlmann, Eugenia Elizabeth H.FatherWohlmann, James BeaumontMotherWohlmann, Sarah AnnieSiblingWohlmann, MinnieWohlmann, GertrudeWohlmann, BeatriceChildWohlmann, Violet E. (Mollie)Wohlmann, John Arthur Herbert

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PlacesRotoruaRichmond, Surrey

Wohlmann, Arthur Stanley, 1867-1944

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