William John Hancock
The individuals had already either been experimenting along similar lines to Wilhelm Röntgen with Crookes tubes and such, the physicists or scientists, or were actively associated with electrical work, the electricians, which made them particularly receptive to the technical appeal of the new science of x-rays.
After the early investigative work of Thomas Ranken Lyle, William Henry Bragg, Joseph Patrick Slattery, and others, almost all medical men were satisfied with soliciting the services of the external X-ray man when necessity arose for skiagraphs to be produced.
As the hospitals started to be equipped with x-ray apparatus and installations under the care of radiologists and radiographers, the medical men began to accept the eventuality of the new technology.
The telephone lines encountered difficulties with the native Aboriginal people, from insects that included ants and termites, excessive heat, and bushfires.
[8] He supervised all electrical works in Western Australia, including the tramways and installation of submarine cables in the harbors at Fremantle and Bunbury.
[10] In January 1896, the first mention of Wilhelm Röntgen’s discovery reached Western Australia via news from London in the local press.
The event was described in the local press and mentioned here since "Röntgen rays tubes, and a description of the process, together with specimen photographs", donated by Hancock were included in the cache.
The window was erected to commemorate William John Hancock, a pioneer radiologist, X-ray specialist and former member of the University Senate.
The inscription on the window reads: "In honour of William John Hancock, Doctor of Science, pioneer in radiology in Western Australia, 1864-1931."
The window was commissioned by the University Senate after a design competition selected Brooks, Robinson Pty., Ltd., of Melbourne to receive the winning prize of £20.
The design incorporated "the symbols of science, the lamp of learning, the serpent of healing, a crown of honour, and a scroll with the words, "Greater Love Hath No.
A feature of the design is the late Dr. Hancock's crest at the bottom—a cock and an Irish shamrock—and the motto, "Vincit Amor Patriae" (Love of Country Prevails)."
