William Wilkinson

William Camac Wilkinson (15 September 1857 – 2 February 1946) was an Australian-born cricketer and doctor. He was a first-class cricketer active 1881–99, who played twice for Middlesex. He was a physician in Sydney and later London, England, where he died.

Early life and education William Camac Wilkinson was born in Sydney, Australia, on 15 September 1857. (15 February 1831 – 25 September 1908) and Elizabeth Sibyl Milligan (20 November 1828 – 7 January 1902) who emigrated to Australia in the year of their marriage, 1852. Wilkinson's three brothers all became solicitors.

He studied in Australia and London, England, becoming a noted physician and lecturer.

Professional life Wilkinson was a physician in Sydney, becoming lecturer in pathology (1884–1901) and then medicine (1901–1910) at the University of Sydney. He moved to London, where he became a Harley Street specialist in 1910. He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and a leading specialist in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Publications The Role of the City Dispensary in the Crusade Against Consumption. Sydney, W.C. Penfold. 1904 Treatment of Consumption, Macmillan & Co., 1908 "Diagnosis and Treatment of Tuberculosis" (Weber-Parkes Prize essay) with additions. London, James Nisbet & Co. 1912

Personal life and death Wilkinson died on 2 February 1946 in Virginia Water, Surrey, England.

Wilkinson's son Alexander Wilkinson was a decorated soldier and also first-class cricketer.