c. 1865, Photograph, B 15814
Dr William Peel Nesbitt (1850-1894) was born June 3, in Northampton, studied at Guy's Hospital and Edinburgh University, later settled in Burra in June 1875. Although never married his sister was his constant companion. After five civic bound years in Burra he became the medical officer at Yatala Labour Prison. He suffered bad health for twenty two years of his forty four years but is remembered for his untiring energy, clear and forceful writings. He was an originator, ingenious, persistent and successful