Found a little something, Morpeth Herald 21 August 1942, regarding special meeting of Council on 30 July:
"...the chairman had referred to the death of Dr Loughridge who had been Medical Officer of Health to the council for 32 years. During this time, his great ability, kindliness and greatness of heart had made him highly respected and endeared throughout the district. He had been ever ready to help the lame dog over the stile with his kindly acts, many of which would remain unsung.
His unfailing courtesy, good nature and Irish wit all helped, in securing his popularity and his place would be most difficult to fill. It was agreed that a letter of sympathy be sent to the doctor's relatives and the members stood in silent tribute."
Dr Moyes stood in for about three months after the Doctor's death.
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