Wilton Wood Russell Love

Dr. Wilton Wood Russell Love (1861–1933) was an Australian doctor and surgeon who pioneered the use of x-rays in medical practice in Australia. He served as President of the Queensland Medical Society and President of the Queensland branch of the British Medical Association. He was Secretary of the Central Board of Health. He served on the Senate of the University of Queensland for 6 years. He was also a fellow of the College of Surgeons of Australasia.

Early life and education Love was born in Hollymount, County Mayo, Ireland on 16 November 1861. His father was a Presbyterian minister, the Rev. James Love, was an organist. The family moved to Australia in 1892 when Love was one year of age. including the Queensland Exhibition. He attended the University of Edinburgh where he graduated in 1884 He and went on to become a renowned physician and surgeon. on which he served from 1910 to 1916.

Love was also a fellow of the College of Surgeons of Australasia. She was the daughter of William M. D. Davidson, Surveyor-General of Queensland. She predeceased him in 1920.

Love died in Bulimba, Brisbane on 3 January 1933. He was 71. He was buried in Toowong Cemetery. Love was survived by two daughters and a son.