The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Auckland Provincial District]
Coom, Richard
Coom, Richard, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), Karangahape Road, Auckland. Dr. Coom studied for some years at Guy's Hospital, London, and ultimately became surgeon to Clay Cross Hospital, where he practised his profession till 1885, when he came to Auckland. He was for sixteen years surgeon to the Court of Foresters.