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ABBOTT, Ellen Vera
Probationary Nurse (Ward Assistant)
AANS
2nd Hospital Ship 'Kanowna'
Born 1891 Sale, Vic.
Daughter of Samuel John ABBOTT and Mary Eliza nee MILLEDGE
Of 'Thalassa' Banfield Street, Sandringham, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment 2 years St Margaret's Private Hospital
Age on enlistment 24 years
Enlisted 12 December 1915
Embarked 22 December 1915
Discharged 01 April 1916
Did not marry
Died 22 January 1938 in Melbourne, Victoria
Cremated Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne - remains scattered
AANS
2nd Hospital Ship 'Kanowna'
Born 1891 Sale, Vic.
Daughter of Samuel John ABBOTT and Mary Eliza nee MILLEDGE
Of 'Thalassa' Banfield Street, Sandringham, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment 2 years St Margaret's Private Hospital
Age on enlistment 24 years
Enlisted 12 December 1915
Embarked 22 December 1915
Discharged 01 April 1916
Did not marry
Died 22 January 1938 in Melbourne, Victoria
Cremated Springvale Crematorium, Melbourne - remains scattered
ABELL, Lydia
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Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Born 13 June 1872 at Wallsend, NSW Daughter of Elijah ABELL (Mining Overseer) and Margaret nee BROWN - both parents deceased on enlistment papers Trained at Newcastle Hospital October 1895 - October 1898 Private nursing July 1900 - March 1901 Submatron March 1901 - February 1902 Private Nursing February 1902 - June 1915 Royal Hospital for Women June 1904 to December 1904 Travelled to England (with Nurse Ellen Lowe, age 43) by the RMS Arabia, embarking Sydney 18th September 1915 – and arriving Tilbury 1 November 1915 Enlisted 01 July 1916 in QAIMNSR NOK Mrs. E LOCKLEY (Sister) of Ridge Street, Gordon, North Sydney, NSW Served England and France – first at Talence, near Bordeaux – then 32nd Stationary Hosp, Boulogne – hospital barges on one of the canals – 14th Gen Stat Hosp at Bolougne – casualty clearing stations, including No. 2 CCS in 1918 when she won her RRC Received her RRC from the King 15 May 1919 Served 2 years and 299 days Demobilized 26 April 1919 Returned to Australia per 'Katoomba', embarking 7 August 1919, and arriving Sydney 25 September 1919 Did not Marry Died 21 July 1959 at the Lady Gowie Home, Gordon, NSW Aged 87 years Cremated Northern Suburbs Crematorium Obituary Newcastle 23 July 1959 |
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NURSE L. Abell, of Newcastle and Sydney, one of the first members of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association, and Nurse Ellen Lowe, matron of the State Hospital at Barren Jack, leave Sydney today, by the P. and O. Company's R.M.S. Arabia, to volunteer their services, for work with the military hospitals in France.
Native of Wallsend and trained at the Newcastle Hospital, and eventually became a charge nurse at that institution.
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A NURSE ON SHIRKERS.
'THEY WILL BE SORRY SOME
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Staff-Nurse L. Abell, of Sydney, who three years ago proceeded to France to offer her services to the military authorities, and who is attached to Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, writing to a friend from a casualty clearing station behind the lines, says:-"Much as I would like to come home, I do not wish to leave the boys or my work. I went with other nurses to one of the camps this morning, and the boys were delighted to see us, and made us very welcome. Most of them are from New South Wales, and I am going again tomorrow, because they will not be here long. They are dear brave boys, and I am proud of them. Those who could have come and didn't will be sorry some day."
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 17 July 1918 page 12
Awarded the Royal Red Cross
'Advices just received describe the hasty removal of an important casualty clearing station immediately behind the lines on the Western front owing to the Allied army being pressed back by the oncoming German forces during a recent offensive. Less than half an hour's warning was given to the staff to prepare to leave with the wounded patients and to pack as best they could all the surgical appliances and stores. Doctors and nurses worked heroically, and while hospitals in the vicinity were being deliberately bombed by German aircraft, succeeded in re-establishing the station in a safer quarter. Sister Abell who has now been honoured with the Royal Red Cross was one of the heroic band of nurses.'
Native of Wallsend and trained at the Newcastle Hospital, and eventually became a charge nurse at that institution.
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A NURSE ON SHIRKERS.
'THEY WILL BE SORRY SOME
DAY.'
Staff-Nurse L. Abell, of Sydney, who three years ago proceeded to France to offer her services to the military authorities, and who is attached to Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, writing to a friend from a casualty clearing station behind the lines, says:-"Much as I would like to come home, I do not wish to leave the boys or my work. I went with other nurses to one of the camps this morning, and the boys were delighted to see us, and made us very welcome. Most of them are from New South Wales, and I am going again tomorrow, because they will not be here long. They are dear brave boys, and I am proud of them. Those who could have come and didn't will be sorry some day."
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 17 July 1918 page 12
Awarded the Royal Red Cross
'Advices just received describe the hasty removal of an important casualty clearing station immediately behind the lines on the Western front owing to the Allied army being pressed back by the oncoming German forces during a recent offensive. Less than half an hour's warning was given to the staff to prepare to leave with the wounded patients and to pack as best they could all the surgical appliances and stores. Doctors and nurses worked heroically, and while hospitals in the vicinity were being deliberately bombed by German aircraft, succeeded in re-establishing the station in a safer quarter. Sister Abell who has now been honoured with the Royal Red Cross was one of the heroic band of nurses.'
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Sister Abell, who is a native of Wallsend, was trained at the Newcastle Hospital, and eventually became a charge nurse at that institution. Matron Greaves, of the Australian Voluntary Hospital, and Matron Veenman, of the Randwick Military Hospital, both of whom were some time ago decorated with the Royal Red Cross, were among her colleagues at Newcastle. For some years Sister Abell continued the practice of her profession in Sydney, and was attached to the Phillip-street Nurses' Home. Her services were secured by the Government on two occasions when special staffs of nurses were engaged to cope with serious epidemics at Coonamble and at Newcastle. Sister Abell is one of the foundation members of the Australasian Trained Nurses Association.
Desiring to assist in war work, Sister Abellin September 1915, proceeded at her own expense to London and France to volunteer her services to the military authorities, and was at once attached to Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. She was appointed to a military hospital at Talence, near Bordeaux then transferred to the 32nd Stationary Hospital at Boulogne, and afterwards was chosen for hospital barge work on one of the canals and was frequently under fire. Subsequently she received an appointment to the 14th General Stationary Hospital at Boulogne, and later was selected for duty at casualty clearing stations in the danger zone. Sister Abell is at present the only Australian nurse on the staff of the No. 2 Casualty Clearing Station "somewhere in France." The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 08 August 1918 page 8 |
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SISTER L. ABELL
Royal Red Cross Nurse Retires. Sister L. Abell, who has been on the staff of the Lady Davidson Home, at Turramurra, for the past 12 years, has retired from the service of the Repatriation Department. Sister Abell, who is a native of Wallsend, was trained at the Newcastle Hospital, and later continued to practise her profession in Sydney. She is one of the foundation members of the Australasian Trained Nurses' Association. In September, 1915, desiring to assist in war work, Sister Abell proceeded to London at her own expense to volunteer her services, and was immediately attached to Queen Alexndra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. She was appointed to a military hospital at Talence, near Bordeaux, then transferred to the 32nd Stationary Hospital at Boulogne, and afterwards was chosen for hospital barge work on one of the canals, being frequently under fire. Subsequently she received an appointment to the 14th General Stationary Hospital at Boulogne, and still later was selected for duty at casualty clearing stations in the danger zone. On May 15, 1919 Sister Abell was decorated with the Royal Red Cross by his Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace. |
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A farewell party was tendered Sister Abell at the Lady Davidson Home on Monday night. Dr. F. R. Featherstone, medical superintendent, on behalf of the patients and staff, presented Sister Abell with a travelling clock and a wallet of notes. He eulogised her splendid war services, and said she had given 18 years of her life serving the Interests of the Digger. He had never heard her say a word to the detriment of the Australian soldier, and he viewed her going as a personal loss.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 14 June 1933 page 14
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 14 June 1933 page 14
ACKROYD, Beatrice
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Sister
AANS Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserved French Red Cross Born 22 November 1882 at Manningham, Bradford, England Father's occupation listed as Wool Merchant Residing at 40 Jesmond Avenune, Brandford, Yorkshire, England Trained at Brownton Hill Infirmary, Liverpool 06 July 1908 to 1912 Served September 1915 to September 1917 in Sutton Veney, France Hospital Complimentaire 25 Taleuci, Bordeaux, France In November 1917 was residing at Ashgrove, Menston, Yorkshire. Served from 27 November 1917 to 07 October 1921 in England Aged 39 years Salary of £112.10.0 per annum 'Is a very good nurse, takes a great interest in her work. Is a good administrator, and carries out her duties in a capable manner. Conduct very good.' |
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Suffered Lupus Erthematosias Nose onset in April 1919 at Netley
1921 posted at Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley as a Sister in the Reserves.
Nearest relative was Miss F Ackroyd, 28 Duckworth Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire
Demobilised 07 October 1921 applied for return passage to Australia
Resided in Tasmania
1924 resided c/- Mrs. Frank Levy "Graylings' Bendigo, Vic.
Occupation at that time Sister in General Hospital Bendigo
Sister Beatrice Ackroyd was at "The Graylings," Moore Street, as the guest of Mrs Frank Levy before going to Melbourne to join the boat for England. She has been for the past two years in charge of the hospital at Wyndham, and nursed Captain Bertram and Herr Klausmann after their discovery in the north-west.
Resided in Hobart in October 1925 when appointed matron of Ovens District Hospital.
Returned to England
In 1938 when applying to serve with QAIMNSR Beatrice was residing at 11 Hargreaves Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool, England
Died 10 April 1947 in Perth, WA
Aged 67 years
Resided Jarrahdale, WA
Cremated and ashes spread at Karrakatta Cemetery
Photograph Western Mail Thursday 21 July 1932 page 3s
1921 posted at Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley as a Sister in the Reserves.
Nearest relative was Miss F Ackroyd, 28 Duckworth Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire
Demobilised 07 October 1921 applied for return passage to Australia
Resided in Tasmania
1924 resided c/- Mrs. Frank Levy "Graylings' Bendigo, Vic.
Occupation at that time Sister in General Hospital Bendigo
Sister Beatrice Ackroyd was at "The Graylings," Moore Street, as the guest of Mrs Frank Levy before going to Melbourne to join the boat for England. She has been for the past two years in charge of the hospital at Wyndham, and nursed Captain Bertram and Herr Klausmann after their discovery in the north-west.
Resided in Hobart in October 1925 when appointed matron of Ovens District Hospital.
Returned to England
In 1938 when applying to serve with QAIMNSR Beatrice was residing at 11 Hargreaves Road, Sefton Park, Liverpool, England
Died 10 April 1947 in Perth, WA
Aged 67 years
Resided Jarrahdale, WA
Cremated and ashes spread at Karrakatta Cemetery
Photograph Western Mail Thursday 21 July 1932 page 3s
Matron Dies
Matron Beatrice Ackroyd, of the Jarrahdale Hospital, died suddenly in Perth on Thursday. She had visited a doctor and, about an hour before her death, she was at the Public Health Department arranging for her return to Jarrahdale today.
Matron Ackroyd was a nurse in World War I and was for many years matron at Jarrahdale. A new matron went to Jarrahdale today to take over the hospital. On holidays, Matron Ackroyd returned from Melbourne on Tuesday.
The Daily News Perth Saturday 12 April 1947 page 12
Matron Beatrice Ackroyd, of the Jarrahdale Hospital, died suddenly in Perth on Thursday. She had visited a doctor and, about an hour before her death, she was at the Public Health Department arranging for her return to Jarrahdale today.
Matron Ackroyd was a nurse in World War I and was for many years matron at Jarrahdale. A new matron went to Jarrahdale today to take over the hospital. On holidays, Matron Ackroyd returned from Melbourne on Tuesday.
The Daily News Perth Saturday 12 April 1947 page 12
ACKROYD, M J
Embarked 12 December 1918 per 'Loongana' from Launceston for Melbourne
Returned to Australia per 'Ypiranga' embarked from UK 15 November 1919
Listed as Non-Member on Shipping list in paper The Argus Tuesday 09 December 1919 page 9
Returned to Australia per 'Ypiranga' embarked from UK 15 November 1919
Listed as Non-Member on Shipping list in paper The Argus Tuesday 09 December 1919 page 9
ACRES, Linda
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Staff Nurse
AANS No 1 General Hospital Born 16 April 1881 in Launceston, Tas. Daughter of Adam Smith ACRES and Ada Bertha nee HILLS Of 108 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tasmania Occupation prior to enlistment Matron at Beaconsfield Hosptial Enlisted 17 June 1915 Embarked 30 June 1917 Served in England Returned to Australia 10 April 1917 per 'Benalla' Discharged as medically unfit 30 June 1917 Did not marry Died 29 October 1925 at Caulfield Repatriation Hospital, Melbourne, Vic. Buried Carr Villa Cemetery, Launceston, Tas. Monumental Cemetery E 260 Tasmania Weekly Courier |
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Matron Acres' Death
The announcement in yesterday's "Advocate" of the death in Melbourne of Miss Linda Acres came as a shock, as it is only a few months since deceased left here for the mainland. For nearly twelve months Miss Acres was matron of the local hospital, and her management of the business side of the institution was particularly noteworthy. It is understood that since her departure from Ulverstone she had to undergo an operation. The late Miss Acres served as a sister in the A.I.F. The Advocate Saturday 31 October 1925 page 4 Regret was felt in Ulverstone yesterday (writes our Ulverstone correspondent) when it was known that Matron Linda Acres had died at the Caulfield Repatriation Hospital, Victoria. For a considerable time, and until a few months ago, Matron Acres had been matron at the Ulverstone General Hospital. During her stay there she proved a devoted worker in the interests of the hospital, and many of the recent improvements were largely due to her energy in canvassing for funds. She had a long career of usefulness to her credit, having been for many years matron of the Beaconsfield Hospital. She served with credit also at the war as an army nurse. The Examiner Saturday 31 October 1925 |
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ADAMS, Belle
Miss Belle Adams, has offered her services as a war nurse. As is already known, Mrs. Aughtie, of Tumbarumba, has offered her services for the nursing staff, and the names of two young ladies at Glenroy have been mentioned as having offered to go with the Red Cross Company. So all things taken into consideration, our little way back district is not the least bit behind the door in loyalty.
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express Friday 04 September 1914 page 2
Albury Banner and Wodonga Express Friday 04 September 1914 page 2
ADAMS, Dorothy Mary aka Dora
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 06 July 1888 in Launceston, Tasmania
Daughter of Charles John ADAMS and Fanny nee KING
Of 76 Federal Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 24 April 1917 at RA Show Grounds, Moore Park, NSW
Aged 28 years
Embarked 09 May 1917 from Sydney per 'Ulysses'
Served in England and France
Returned to Australia 24 August 1919 per 'Prinz Huburtus"
Appointment Terminated 11 October 1919
Married Ronald Mills BAILEY in 1921
Died in 28 September 1971 in Vic.
Resided Mount Waverley, Vic.
Aged 83 years
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery - ashes scattered
AANS
Born 06 July 1888 in Launceston, Tasmania
Daughter of Charles John ADAMS and Fanny nee KING
Of 76 Federal Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 24 April 1917 at RA Show Grounds, Moore Park, NSW
Aged 28 years
Embarked 09 May 1917 from Sydney per 'Ulysses'
Served in England and France
Returned to Australia 24 August 1919 per 'Prinz Huburtus"
Appointment Terminated 11 October 1919
Married Ronald Mills BAILEY in 1921
Died in 28 September 1971 in Vic.
Resided Mount Waverley, Vic.
Aged 83 years
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery - ashes scattered
ADAMS, D P
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From South Australia
Can you identify this nurse further? All Australia Memorial SA Edition |
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ADAMS, Edith Mary Rawson
Staff Norse
AANS
Born 02 November 1887 in Norfolk, England
Daughter of Mr. James Rawson ADAMS and Sarah Elizabeth nee COLBECK
Of Koorlong, Mildura, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Mildura Hospital 3 years
Enlisted 19 July 1917
Aged 29 years
Embarked 07 September 1917 from Melbourne per 'Kyarra'
Served in Bombay, India
Resigned 24 September 1918 on account of marriage 25 September 1918
Married Rev. Sidney/Sydney Fremlyn STREATFIELD VC 24 September 1918 in Belgaum, India.
Died 1946 at Forest of Dean, England
AANS
Born 02 November 1887 in Norfolk, England
Daughter of Mr. James Rawson ADAMS and Sarah Elizabeth nee COLBECK
Of Koorlong, Mildura, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Mildura Hospital 3 years
Enlisted 19 July 1917
Aged 29 years
Embarked 07 September 1917 from Melbourne per 'Kyarra'
Served in Bombay, India
Resigned 24 September 1918 on account of marriage 25 September 1918
Married Rev. Sidney/Sydney Fremlyn STREATFIELD VC 24 September 1918 in Belgaum, India.
Died 1946 at Forest of Dean, England
The friends of Mrs Fremlyn Streatfield (Miss Edith Adams) will be glad to know she is much nearer Mildura than when nursing in Belgium. Her husband the Rev Fremlyn Streatfield. M.A., has been recently appointed Vicar of Buninyong, near Ballarat Mr and Mrs J R. Adams at present are
staying with them at the Vicarage.
The Mildura Cultivator Saturday 04 October 1919 page 12
staying with them at the Vicarage.
The Mildura Cultivator Saturday 04 October 1919 page 12
ADAWAY, Catherine McManus
Staff Nurse
AANS
Ghezirch Hospital, Egypt
No 2 Australian General Hospital, Boulogne, France
No 3 Australian General Hospital, Dartford, England
Born 1883 at Quirindi, NSW
Daughter of Thomas ADAWAY and Mary Ann nee McMANUS
Of Hawker Street, Quirindi, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 08 October 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 10 November 1915 per 'Orsova' from Sydney
Served firstly at Ghezirch Hosptial, Egypt, then at No 2 A G H Boulogne, France and later at No 3 A G H Dartford, England
Returned to Australia 16 November 1917 per 'Ulysses'
Nursed in Liverpool Camp NSW
Discharged as medically unfit 18 March 1918
Obtaining discharge from the AIF 18 March 1918 then went to America to nurse in various hospitals - Vancouver (Military Hospital nursing patients from the US Army), Seattle, Portland (Oregon) Chicago and New York. Returned to California where she took up private engagements.
Died 19 April 1921
Buried Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, California
AANS
Ghezirch Hospital, Egypt
No 2 Australian General Hospital, Boulogne, France
No 3 Australian General Hospital, Dartford, England
Born 1883 at Quirindi, NSW
Daughter of Thomas ADAWAY and Mary Ann nee McMANUS
Of Hawker Street, Quirindi, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 08 October 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 10 November 1915 per 'Orsova' from Sydney
Served firstly at Ghezirch Hosptial, Egypt, then at No 2 A G H Boulogne, France and later at No 3 A G H Dartford, England
Returned to Australia 16 November 1917 per 'Ulysses'
Nursed in Liverpool Camp NSW
Discharged as medically unfit 18 March 1918
Obtaining discharge from the AIF 18 March 1918 then went to America to nurse in various hospitals - Vancouver (Military Hospital nursing patients from the US Army), Seattle, Portland (Oregon) Chicago and New York. Returned to California where she took up private engagements.
Died 19 April 1921
Buried Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, California
ADDISON, Marion Lillian
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 23 December 1884 at New Glenelg, SA Daughter of John Gollan ADDISON and Marion nee JOHNSTON Of 40 Cole Street, Elsterwick, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Melbourne Hospital 4 years Enlisted 27 July 1917 Aged 31 years |
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Embarked 31 August 1917 from Sydney per 'Wiltshire'
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 07 September 1919 per 'Takada'
Died 27 November 1982 in Vic.
Resided Kew, Vic.
Lily Addison competed in the All England Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in 1919. She served with the Australian Army Nursing Service 1917-19 in Greece and England.
State Library of South Australia B 58483
Known as Lily, Marion Lillian Addison had moved from Adelaide to Melbourne by 1910. In 1906 she first won the Victorian Ladies' Tennis Championship.
As a tennis player she had significant success in Australia and often played doubles with her brother J. J. Addison. She was the South Australian Ladies Tennis Champion in 1906, 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911. She was holder of the Victorian Ladies' singles championship and mixed doubles title in 1909. In 1910 she won all three events in the New South Wales Tennis Championships - the ladies' singles, ladies' doubles and challenge pairs. In 1911 she was both Victorian and New South Wales State Ladies Tennis Champion. In late 1913, at the age of twenty seven, she commenced nursing training at the Melbourne Hospital, graduating in early 1917. She enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in August 1917 and was posted to a number of British military hospitals in Salonika, Greece. In 1918 she suffered lung trouble. After the Armistice, in February 1919 she transferred to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital in Dartford, England.
In June 1919 she played in the All England Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. She defeated Mrs Tucker, 6-3, 6-1 in the first round. She was beaten by Mrs McNair in the second round 12-10, 6-2. She also competed in the mixed doubles with Max Decagis and beat Mrs L. Mauser-Doust, 6-3, 11-9.
She returned to Australia in July 1919 and by November that year had returned to local tennis, being selected in the Victorian team to play against New South Wales. In 1921 she was again nursing at the Melbourne Hospital but still managed to win the Victorian title for the fifth time. In 1925, Lily Addison held a position as Sister with the Australian Army Nursing Service Reserve.
It appears she did not marry. In 1937 she was a Sister at the Adelaide Hospital but in 1940 is recorded as living in Mont Albert, Melbourne. In 1972 she lived in Kew.
http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE4545b.htm
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 07 September 1919 per 'Takada'
Died 27 November 1982 in Vic.
Resided Kew, Vic.
Lily Addison competed in the All England Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in 1919. She served with the Australian Army Nursing Service 1917-19 in Greece and England.
State Library of South Australia B 58483
Known as Lily, Marion Lillian Addison had moved from Adelaide to Melbourne by 1910. In 1906 she first won the Victorian Ladies' Tennis Championship.
As a tennis player she had significant success in Australia and often played doubles with her brother J. J. Addison. She was the South Australian Ladies Tennis Champion in 1906, 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911. She was holder of the Victorian Ladies' singles championship and mixed doubles title in 1909. In 1910 she won all three events in the New South Wales Tennis Championships - the ladies' singles, ladies' doubles and challenge pairs. In 1911 she was both Victorian and New South Wales State Ladies Tennis Champion. In late 1913, at the age of twenty seven, she commenced nursing training at the Melbourne Hospital, graduating in early 1917. She enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in August 1917 and was posted to a number of British military hospitals in Salonika, Greece. In 1918 she suffered lung trouble. After the Armistice, in February 1919 she transferred to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital in Dartford, England.
In June 1919 she played in the All England Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. She defeated Mrs Tucker, 6-3, 6-1 in the first round. She was beaten by Mrs McNair in the second round 12-10, 6-2. She also competed in the mixed doubles with Max Decagis and beat Mrs L. Mauser-Doust, 6-3, 11-9.
She returned to Australia in July 1919 and by November that year had returned to local tennis, being selected in the Victorian team to play against New South Wales. In 1921 she was again nursing at the Melbourne Hospital but still managed to win the Victorian title for the fifth time. In 1925, Lily Addison held a position as Sister with the Australian Army Nursing Service Reserve.
It appears she did not marry. In 1937 she was a Sister at the Adelaide Hospital but in 1940 is recorded as living in Mont Albert, Melbourne. In 1972 she lived in Kew.
http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE4545b.htm
AHERN, Rita
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1894 at Inverell, NSW Daughter of William P AHERN and Hannah DAVIS Of Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse Enlisted 10 May 1917 Aged 25 years |
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Embarked 09 June 1917 from Sydney per 'Mooltan'
Served in Egypt Contracted Malaria Returned to Australia 22 January 1919 per 'Leicestershire' Discharged as medically unfit 15 February 1919 Married Captain Justin McCARTHY Died 27 February 1942 at St. John of God Hospital |
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Nurse and Doctor to Wed
Sister Rita Ahern, a trainee of St Vincent's Hospital, who was on active Service attached to No. 2 Unit, Salonika, will be married early next month to Captain Justin McCarthy, R.A.M.C, son of Mr. W.H. McCarthy, of Wolstonecraft. Nurse Ahern is the daughter of Mrs. Davies, of Roslyn Gardens, and the late Mr. P. Ahern, of Inverell. Just prior to returning to Australia she was nursing the troops smitten with influenza in Egypt. Sister Ahern and Dr. McCarthy met while both were engaged ministering to the wounds of our gallant soldiers.
The Mirror Sunday 23 February 1919 page 6
DEATH OF MRS. F. J. MCCARTHY
Mrs. Rita Fidelis McCarthy, wife of Dr. F. J. McCarthy, of 35 Montague Street, Goulburn, died at St John of God Hospital early on Saturday morning at the age of 48 years. She had been in failing health for about two years. A native of Inverell, Mrs. McCarthy was held in high regard in Goulburn, and the news of her death, brought sincere regret to her many friends. Coming to Goulburn with her husband about seven years ago, Mrs. McCarthy soon gained a host of friends, her cheery disposition and kind nature being well known. She formerly resided at Dubbo and other centres in the State. A fully qualified nurse, Mrs. McCarthy served with the A.I.F. overseas in the last war. Besides her husband, she is survived by five children, William, June, Robert, Justin and John, all of whom live in Goulburn.
The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal Friday 5 March 1943 page 2
Sister Rita Ahern, a trainee of St Vincent's Hospital, who was on active Service attached to No. 2 Unit, Salonika, will be married early next month to Captain Justin McCarthy, R.A.M.C, son of Mr. W.H. McCarthy, of Wolstonecraft. Nurse Ahern is the daughter of Mrs. Davies, of Roslyn Gardens, and the late Mr. P. Ahern, of Inverell. Just prior to returning to Australia she was nursing the troops smitten with influenza in Egypt. Sister Ahern and Dr. McCarthy met while both were engaged ministering to the wounds of our gallant soldiers.
The Mirror Sunday 23 February 1919 page 6
DEATH OF MRS. F. J. MCCARTHY
Mrs. Rita Fidelis McCarthy, wife of Dr. F. J. McCarthy, of 35 Montague Street, Goulburn, died at St John of God Hospital early on Saturday morning at the age of 48 years. She had been in failing health for about two years. A native of Inverell, Mrs. McCarthy was held in high regard in Goulburn, and the news of her death, brought sincere regret to her many friends. Coming to Goulburn with her husband about seven years ago, Mrs. McCarthy soon gained a host of friends, her cheery disposition and kind nature being well known. She formerly resided at Dubbo and other centres in the State. A fully qualified nurse, Mrs. McCarthy served with the A.I.F. overseas in the last war. Besides her husband, she is survived by five children, William, June, Robert, Justin and John, all of whom live in Goulburn.
The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal Friday 5 March 1943 page 2
AITKEN, Margaret VioletSister
AANS No 3 Australian General Hospital Born 1889 Brisbane, Qld. Daughter of John Kynock AITKEN and Emma nee HEATH Of Orton Street, Laidley, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Hospital Nurse Enlisted 26 April 1915 Embarked 15 May 1915 Served in Gallipoli, Egypt, England and France Mentioned in Despatches Returned to Australia 01 January 1920 per 'Marathon' Did not marry Died 30 December 1973 in Queensland Late of Marchant House, Chermside, formerly of Laidley, Qld. Aged 84 years Buried Mt. Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 9 Section 30 |
http://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/
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ALBERTS, Millie
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Sister
AANS Born 1890 at Lewis Ponds, Orange, NSW Daughter of Edward and Sarah A ALBERTS Sister of William ALBERTS c/- of Mrs. W DAVIS, Adelaide Street, Blayney, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 11 September 1916 Aged 27 years Embarked 09 December 1916 from Sydney per 'Kaiser-i-Hind' Served in Egypt |
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Returned to Australia 01 July 1919 per 'Zealandia'
Discharged as medically unfit 28 August 1919 Married Sydney Herbert Bell in 1921 Died 27 May 1979 in Longueville, NSW Late of Longueville, NSW Photograph courtesy of Diane Alford Nurse Millie Alberts, of Blayney, left England last month, and is expected in Melbourne on June 28. She has been absent for about three years, principally at Salonica. When the armistice was declared with Bulgaria, Nurse Alberts was allowed furlough in England, where she spent several months prior to leaving for Australia. Leader Monday 23 June 1919 page 1 |
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ALEXANDER, Annie Osbourne
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 at Berwick, Vic. Daughter of Francis ALEXANDER and Helen Agnes nee BUCHANAN Of Malvern, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Children's Hospital 3 years Enlisted 15 June 1917 Aged 26 years Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Somali' Served in Bombay, India Discharged as medically unfit 10 May 1919 Returned to Australia 25 May 1919 per 'Benalla' Married Leofwin Ewart GAMBLE Died 02 June 1970 in Ivanhoe, Vic. Resided Rosanna, Vic. Courtesy of Michelle Schaller |
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ALFRED, Ellen
Staff Nurse
British Indian Nursing Services
Born 06 November 1890 at Mallala, South Australia
Daughter of Richard ALFRED and Elizabeth nee HUXTABLE
Sister of John Westley ALFRED of King Street, Alberton, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1917
Aged 26 years
Embarked 29 May 1917 from Melbourne per 'Khiva'
Served in British Indian Nursing Services - Bombay, Bangalore
Discharged 10 February 1919 on account of marriage 19 Feb 1919
Married Duncan Campbell LINN
"Ellesdene", Hughes Road, Champatti, Bombay, India
Had 2 children - John and Helen
Died 1947 at Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, England (formerly of Bombay) October/November 1947
LINN. —At Woodcote rd., Wallington, Surrey, Ellen, beloved wife of Duncan Campbell Linn (formerly of Bombay), loved mother of John and Helen and youngest daughter of late Richard and Elizabeth Alfred, of Mallala, late A.A.N.S. (1st A.I.F.).
The Advertiser Tuesday 04 November 1947 page 14
British Indian Nursing Services
Born 06 November 1890 at Mallala, South Australia
Daughter of Richard ALFRED and Elizabeth nee HUXTABLE
Sister of John Westley ALFRED of King Street, Alberton, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1917
Aged 26 years
Embarked 29 May 1917 from Melbourne per 'Khiva'
Served in British Indian Nursing Services - Bombay, Bangalore
Discharged 10 February 1919 on account of marriage 19 Feb 1919
Married Duncan Campbell LINN
"Ellesdene", Hughes Road, Champatti, Bombay, India
Had 2 children - John and Helen
Died 1947 at Woodcote Road, Wallington, Surrey, England (formerly of Bombay) October/November 1947
LINN. —At Woodcote rd., Wallington, Surrey, Ellen, beloved wife of Duncan Campbell Linn (formerly of Bombay), loved mother of John and Helen and youngest daughter of late Richard and Elizabeth Alfred, of Mallala, late A.A.N.S. (1st A.I.F.).
The Advertiser Tuesday 04 November 1947 page 14
ALLAN, Elsie May
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Staff Nurse
AANS 1st Australian General Hospital Born 1889 Castlemaine, Victoria Daughter of Andrew ALLAN and Mary nee BREEN Of 'Mulwala' 54 Orrong Road, Armadale Occupation prior to enlistment Infectious Disease Melbourne Hospital 3 years Enlisted 12 August 1915 Aged 26 years Embarked 24 August 1915 from Melbourne per 'Morea' Served in Gallipoli and Egypt Resigned appointment in England 14 February 1917 due to marriage Returned to Australia Married James Alexander SMEAL 14 February 1917 at Southall, England Resided 222 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Vic. Resided 3 Moonga Road, Toorak, Vic. in 1943 Died 03 December 1974 Resided East Prahan, Vic. Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and cremated remains scattered within the cemetery. Punch Thursday 02 December 1915 page 20 |
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ALLAN, Ruth
Sister
AANS
1st Australian General Hospital
Born 1877 at Cooktown, North Queensland
Daughter of Julian ALLAN and Mary Maria nee SAWYER
Of Cooktown, North Queensland
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 03 November 1915
Embarked 04 November 1915
Served in Egypt, London and France
Returned to Australia 01 January 1920 per 'Marathon'
Discharged as medically unfit
Did not marry
After the war she continued nursing and was at the Rosemount Military Hospital for some time. She became acting Matron of the Cairns district hospital. She was appointed Matron at the Emu Park Convalescent Home and the Rockhampton Benevolent Home.
Died 12 August 1943 at Rockhampton, Qld.
Buried South Brisbane Cemetery
Obituary Matron Ruth Allan
The death occurred in Rockhampton on Thursday of Matron Ruth Allan, who was well known in Cairns and district. At one time she was acting matron at the Cairns District Hospital, and while in Cairns she made a wide circle of friends. Deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. B Funnell (Cairns), Mrs. Schwartz (Eumundi) and Miss W. Allan (Brisbane). The late Matron Allan served for four years in war service during the 1914-1918 war in Egypt, Palestine, England And France.
Cairns Post Saturday 14 August 1943 page 4
MATRON R. ALLAN DEAD
Matron Ruth Allan, whose death has occurred at Rockhampton, was well known in Brisbane, Cooktown, and Rockhampton. Daughterof the late Mr. J. Allan, formerly postmaster at Cooktown, she saw service as an Army sister during 1914-18 in Egypt, England, and France. For some time after the war she was at Rosemount military hospital. Later she was appointed matron at the Emu Park convalescent home and the Rockhampton benevolent home. Miss Allan was vice-president of the Emu Park branch of the C.W.A., and was connected with many war activities at Rockhampton.
Brisbane Courier-Mail Thursday 19 August 1943 page 5
Death of Matron Allan
The death occurred in Rockhampton yesterday of Matron Ruth Allan, a highly respected member of the nursing profession, who gave splendid service as matron of the Emu Park Convalescent Home for 12 years until the institution was closed down about two years ago. For the last 18 months Matron Allan had been in charge of the Benevolent Home, where her kindly disposition and professional skill were highly appreciated by the inmates.
The late Matron Allan was born in Cooktown. She trained at the Cairns District Hospital and Melbourne Women's Hospital and was a returned sister, having served in the last war from 1915-19.
Her remains were conveyed to Brisbane Yesterday for burial In the South Brisbane cemetery tomorrow.
Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton) Friday 13 August 1943 page 2
AANS
1st Australian General Hospital
Born 1877 at Cooktown, North Queensland
Daughter of Julian ALLAN and Mary Maria nee SAWYER
Of Cooktown, North Queensland
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 03 November 1915
Embarked 04 November 1915
Served in Egypt, London and France
Returned to Australia 01 January 1920 per 'Marathon'
Discharged as medically unfit
Did not marry
After the war she continued nursing and was at the Rosemount Military Hospital for some time. She became acting Matron of the Cairns district hospital. She was appointed Matron at the Emu Park Convalescent Home and the Rockhampton Benevolent Home.
Died 12 August 1943 at Rockhampton, Qld.
Buried South Brisbane Cemetery
Obituary Matron Ruth Allan
The death occurred in Rockhampton on Thursday of Matron Ruth Allan, who was well known in Cairns and district. At one time she was acting matron at the Cairns District Hospital, and while in Cairns she made a wide circle of friends. Deceased is survived by three sisters, Mrs. B Funnell (Cairns), Mrs. Schwartz (Eumundi) and Miss W. Allan (Brisbane). The late Matron Allan served for four years in war service during the 1914-1918 war in Egypt, Palestine, England And France.
Cairns Post Saturday 14 August 1943 page 4
MATRON R. ALLAN DEAD
Matron Ruth Allan, whose death has occurred at Rockhampton, was well known in Brisbane, Cooktown, and Rockhampton. Daughterof the late Mr. J. Allan, formerly postmaster at Cooktown, she saw service as an Army sister during 1914-18 in Egypt, England, and France. For some time after the war she was at Rosemount military hospital. Later she was appointed matron at the Emu Park convalescent home and the Rockhampton benevolent home. Miss Allan was vice-president of the Emu Park branch of the C.W.A., and was connected with many war activities at Rockhampton.
Brisbane Courier-Mail Thursday 19 August 1943 page 5
Death of Matron Allan
The death occurred in Rockhampton yesterday of Matron Ruth Allan, a highly respected member of the nursing profession, who gave splendid service as matron of the Emu Park Convalescent Home for 12 years until the institution was closed down about two years ago. For the last 18 months Matron Allan had been in charge of the Benevolent Home, where her kindly disposition and professional skill were highly appreciated by the inmates.
The late Matron Allan was born in Cooktown. She trained at the Cairns District Hospital and Melbourne Women's Hospital and was a returned sister, having served in the last war from 1915-19.
Her remains were conveyed to Brisbane Yesterday for burial In the South Brisbane cemetery tomorrow.
Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton) Friday 13 August 1943 page 2
ALLARDICE, Ann Isabella
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1884 at Balmain, Sydney, NSW Daughter of Nicol Kirkwood and Sarah A ALLARDICE Of 6 Myra Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 09 July 1917 Aged 33 years Embarked 13 September 1917 from Melbourne per 'Runic' Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 11 April 1919 per 'Port Sydney' Discharged as medically unfit 29 May 1919 Married Rufus MacDONALD in Sydney in 1931 Died 12 September 1955 at Chatswood, NSW Sydney Mail Wednesday 30 April 1919 page 25 Read more here |
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Mr. N. K. Allardice, manager of the railway workshops at Honeysuckle Point, has received a wireless message from his daughter, Staff Nurse A. Allardice, intimating that the transport by which she is returning to Australia will probably arrive at Fremantle on Monday next. Staff Nurse Allardice, who is a trainee of the Newcastle Hospital, has been on service at Salonica and in Egypt for two years.
Newcastle Morning Herland & Miner's Advocate Saturday 29 March 1919 page 6
Newcastle Morning Herland & Miner's Advocate Saturday 29 March 1919 page 6
ALLCHIN, Ethel AliceSister
AANS Indian Nursing Service Born 1888 at Rockhampton, Queensland Daughter of Thomas Jagger and Bessie May ALLCHIN Of 21 Royal Parade, Parkville Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 05 November 1915 Embarked 12 November 1915 Served in Egypt, England, France and India Returned to Australia 15 July 1919 per 'Somalia' Appointment terminated 26 September 1919 Married Wallace Ernest (Tassie) MORLEY Loved mother of Nernette (Mrs. L T MORTON, Yarroweyah) Resided 'Sutton Grange' 6 A'Beckett Street, Kew, Vic. Ethel died 27 January 1953 at Home. Buried Burwood Cememtery. |
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ALLEN, Caroline Mary
Sister
AANS
2nd Stationary Hospital
Born 1871 at Branxholme, Hamilton, Vic.
Daughter of Edward ALLEN and Ann nee CAPENHURST
Of Branxholme, Hamilton, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment Matron Private Hospital
Aged 44 years
Enlisted 08 August 1915 at Helonan, Egypt
Embarked 11 August 1915 from Fremantle, WA per 'Orontes'
Served in Lemnos, Egypt, England and France
Returned to Australia 17 April 1919 per 'Anchises'
Appointment terminated 18 February 1920
Did not marry
Died in Perth 13 December 1957
Resided Leederville, WA
Aged 86 years
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens 4E 0018
AANS
2nd Stationary Hospital
Born 1871 at Branxholme, Hamilton, Vic.
Daughter of Edward ALLEN and Ann nee CAPENHURST
Of Branxholme, Hamilton, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment Matron Private Hospital
Aged 44 years
Enlisted 08 August 1915 at Helonan, Egypt
Embarked 11 August 1915 from Fremantle, WA per 'Orontes'
Served in Lemnos, Egypt, England and France
Returned to Australia 17 April 1919 per 'Anchises'
Appointment terminated 18 February 1920
Did not marry
Died in Perth 13 December 1957
Resided Leederville, WA
Aged 86 years
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens 4E 0018
The many friends of Matron and Sister Caroline Allen, late of Anatole Hospital, Kalgoorlie, will be glad to hear news of them. After nursing at the front during the years of the great war they have now settled at Udue-road, Harvey, in the south-west of W.A., on an orange and lemon orchard. They are fascinated with the work, and find it a beneficial departure from the strain of professional nursing. They send greetings to. their Kalgoorlie friends.
Western Argus Tuesday 03 July 1923 page 14
Western Argus Tuesday 03 July 1923 page 14
The many goldfields friends of Sister Hester Caroline Allen, who for many years conducted Anatole Hospital in Brookman-street, will be
pleased to learn that she will be paying a short visit to Kalgoorlie before journeying on to Sydney to take a post graduate course in child welfare. Sister Caroline was amongst the first of our nurses to volunteer for war service and was with the Anzacs at Gallipoli, after wards going to France and in England. On returning to Australia after the war. she felt she needed rest and took up an orange grove at Harvey. The call of her life's work, however, has made it necessary to give it up, in order that she may continue her nursing career, and she is now en route to Sydney for the
purpose. She will be the guest or Mrs Wm. Schwann, of Outridge terrace, during her short stay here.
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 02 October 1925 page 3
pleased to learn that she will be paying a short visit to Kalgoorlie before journeying on to Sydney to take a post graduate course in child welfare. Sister Caroline was amongst the first of our nurses to volunteer for war service and was with the Anzacs at Gallipoli, after wards going to France and in England. On returning to Australia after the war. she felt she needed rest and took up an orange grove at Harvey. The call of her life's work, however, has made it necessary to give it up, in order that she may continue her nursing career, and she is now en route to Sydney for the
purpose. She will be the guest or Mrs Wm. Schwann, of Outridge terrace, during her short stay here.
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 02 October 1925 page 3
ALLEN, Elizabeth
Staff Nurse
AANS
No 14 Australian General Hospital
Born 1882 at Werris Creek, NSW
Daughter of Robert Cornelius ALLEN and Margaret Ann nee ALLEN
Of Carbucky, Boggabilla, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Certificated Nurse
Aged 33 years
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Embarked 16 June 1915
Served in England and France
Returned to Australia 09 May 1919 per 'Kildonian Castle'
Appointment terminated 09 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 25 March 1964 in Brisbane, Qld.
Late of 'Carbucky' Goondiwindi.
AANS
No 14 Australian General Hospital
Born 1882 at Werris Creek, NSW
Daughter of Robert Cornelius ALLEN and Margaret Ann nee ALLEN
Of Carbucky, Boggabilla, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Certificated Nurse
Aged 33 years
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Embarked 16 June 1915
Served in England and France
Returned to Australia 09 May 1919 per 'Kildonian Castle'
Appointment terminated 09 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 25 March 1964 in Brisbane, Qld.
Late of 'Carbucky' Goondiwindi.
ALLEN, Eva
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Eva Francis HOWELL 25 October 1885 at Alberton, Port Adelaide, SA
Daughter of Mary Ann HOWELL
Her mother married Edward ALLEN in 1886
Daughter of Mrs. M A ALLEN
Of 213 Wright Street, Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Adelaide Hospital 3 years
Enlisted 04 September 1917 at Keswick, SA
Aged 31 years
Embarked 16 November 1917 from Sydney per 'Canberra'
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 18 January 1920 per 'Shropshire'
Appointment terminated 18 February 1920
Married SMITH
Died Lady Gowrie Red Cross Hospital NSW 07 October 1969
Buried Macquaire Park Cemetery Anglican L Row 16 No 58
AANS
Born Eva Francis HOWELL 25 October 1885 at Alberton, Port Adelaide, SA
Daughter of Mary Ann HOWELL
Her mother married Edward ALLEN in 1886
Daughter of Mrs. M A ALLEN
Of 213 Wright Street, Adelaide, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Adelaide Hospital 3 years
Enlisted 04 September 1917 at Keswick, SA
Aged 31 years
Embarked 16 November 1917 from Sydney per 'Canberra'
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 18 January 1920 per 'Shropshire'
Appointment terminated 18 February 1920
Married SMITH
Died Lady Gowrie Red Cross Hospital NSW 07 October 1969
Buried Macquaire Park Cemetery Anglican L Row 16 No 58
ALLEN, E M
Staff Nurse
AANS
Depot
Born Parkes, NSW
Enlisted May 1917
Aged 30 years
Contracted Cerebro Spinal Meningitis 04 August 1917 in Sydney
Took suddenly ill at Garrison Hospital taken to 4 AGH 04 August 1917 and Lubar Punctured - Fluid Turbid - Infection
Did not embark
Discharged with Cerebro Spinal Meningitis
AANS
Depot
Born Parkes, NSW
Enlisted May 1917
Aged 30 years
Contracted Cerebro Spinal Meningitis 04 August 1917 in Sydney
Took suddenly ill at Garrison Hospital taken to 4 AGH 04 August 1917 and Lubar Punctured - Fluid Turbid - Infection
Did not embark
Discharged with Cerebro Spinal Meningitis
ALLEN, FlorenceSister
AANS Born 1884 at Boggabilla, NSW Daughter of Robert Cornelius ALLEN and Margaret Ann nee ALLEN Of Carbucky, Boggabilla, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse Enlisted 20 September 1916 Aged 31 years Embarked 21 March 1917 from Sydney per 'Kanowna' Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 02 February 1920 per 'Borda' Discharged as medically unfit 11 March 1920 Did not marry Died as a result of an accident 11 December 1947 at Potts Point, NSW Buried Botany Cemetery Discovering Anzacs courtesy of CareGoondiwindi4390 |
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ALLEN, Hilda Adelaide
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Sister
AANS Born 1887 at St. Kilda, Vic. Daughter of William Charles ALLEN and Emma Elizabeth nee ALP Of 'Corowa' Pine Avenue, Elwood, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment RSSNA Melbourne Hospital, Glenroy Military Hospital Enlisted 08 October 1915 Embarked 12 November 1915 Served in Egypt, England and France Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per 'Lancashire' Appointment terminated 16 June 1919 Did not marry Died in 19 January 1979 at Elsternwick, Vic. Cremated 22 January 1979 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and cremated remains scattered within the cemetery Punch Thursday 02 December 1915 page 20 |
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ALLENDER, Leonora Millicent (Millie)
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve.
AANS
Born 19 June 1882 at Ballarat, Vic.
Daughter of John ALLENDER and Mary Ann nee TURNER
Of 'Yerton' The Ridge, Canterbury, Vic.
Educated Queen's College, Ballarat, Vic. Matriculated from Melbourne University
Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse
Trained at Melbourne General Hospital 1902 - 1905 1919 - 1911
Sister in charge of the Casualty Rooms, also the Out Patients Department and Summer Theatre
Private nursing 1905 - 1906 Theatre Sister at 'Clarendon'
Staff Sister at Melbourne Hospital 1909
Acting Matron at Coroki Hospital 1911
Theatre and Gynaecology Sister at Women's Hospital, Melbourne 1912
Private Nursing Home of own in Melbourne 1912 - 1914
Typhus Nursing under the Serbian Rest.
Special certificate for Infectious Diseases under RVTNA. Also Public Hospital cases in private and Bush Nursing.
Worked at St. Andrew's Military Hospital, Malta from 05 October 1915 to 08 April 1916
'She is a very good nurse and has performed her duties satisfactorily and conduct good. - Principal Matron, Malta
Enlisted QAIMNSR 16 May 1915
Residing at 134 Portsdown Road, Maida Vale
Left England in May 1915 and did twelve months service in Malta and on a Hospital Transport as Sister in QAIMNSR
Renewed contact with QAIMNSR 15 July 1916 for a period of six months
Resigned appointment 16 May 1916 in QAIMNSR in order to returned to Australia
In March 1917 was mentioned in Despatches for service in the Guildford Ward Hospital
Returned to Australia
Enlisted 26 April 1917
Aged 35 years
Embarked 09 May 1917 from Sydney per 'Ulysses'
Served in England
Returned to Australia 28 September 1918 per 'Malta'
Appointment terminated 08 March 1919
In 1920 residing at 'Wymera' Mair Street, Ballarat, Vic.
Married Captain Thomas Raymond IRELAND who was a Sea Captian.
Had one child- a daughter Patricia
Leonora died in 11 June 1959 in Victoria
Resided Geelong, Vic.
After varied and interesting experiences of life on active service, Miss L. Allender, a military nurse, has returned to Melbourne. When war nurses were needed she joined the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, and volunteered for Service. She reached Nish at a time when typhus was raging, and increasing the death-toll at a terrific rate. Frequently piles of bodies were allowed to accumulate because those in charge of the burial grounds could not cope with the task, that awaited them each day. Miss Allender and a woman orderly were the only British women attached to the Servian Army Medical Corps, which comprised men and women doctors from Russia, France, Albania, and other countries.
Port Pirie Recorder and North Western Mail Friday 27 April 1917 page 3
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve.
AANS
Born 19 June 1882 at Ballarat, Vic.
Daughter of John ALLENDER and Mary Ann nee TURNER
Of 'Yerton' The Ridge, Canterbury, Vic.
Educated Queen's College, Ballarat, Vic. Matriculated from Melbourne University
Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse
Trained at Melbourne General Hospital 1902 - 1905 1919 - 1911
Sister in charge of the Casualty Rooms, also the Out Patients Department and Summer Theatre
Private nursing 1905 - 1906 Theatre Sister at 'Clarendon'
Staff Sister at Melbourne Hospital 1909
Acting Matron at Coroki Hospital 1911
Theatre and Gynaecology Sister at Women's Hospital, Melbourne 1912
Private Nursing Home of own in Melbourne 1912 - 1914
Typhus Nursing under the Serbian Rest.
Special certificate for Infectious Diseases under RVTNA. Also Public Hospital cases in private and Bush Nursing.
Worked at St. Andrew's Military Hospital, Malta from 05 October 1915 to 08 April 1916
'She is a very good nurse and has performed her duties satisfactorily and conduct good. - Principal Matron, Malta
Enlisted QAIMNSR 16 May 1915
Residing at 134 Portsdown Road, Maida Vale
Left England in May 1915 and did twelve months service in Malta and on a Hospital Transport as Sister in QAIMNSR
Renewed contact with QAIMNSR 15 July 1916 for a period of six months
Resigned appointment 16 May 1916 in QAIMNSR in order to returned to Australia
In March 1917 was mentioned in Despatches for service in the Guildford Ward Hospital
Returned to Australia
Enlisted 26 April 1917
Aged 35 years
Embarked 09 May 1917 from Sydney per 'Ulysses'
Served in England
Returned to Australia 28 September 1918 per 'Malta'
Appointment terminated 08 March 1919
In 1920 residing at 'Wymera' Mair Street, Ballarat, Vic.
Married Captain Thomas Raymond IRELAND who was a Sea Captian.
Had one child- a daughter Patricia
Leonora died in 11 June 1959 in Victoria
Resided Geelong, Vic.
After varied and interesting experiences of life on active service, Miss L. Allender, a military nurse, has returned to Melbourne. When war nurses were needed she joined the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, and volunteered for Service. She reached Nish at a time when typhus was raging, and increasing the death-toll at a terrific rate. Frequently piles of bodies were allowed to accumulate because those in charge of the burial grounds could not cope with the task, that awaited them each day. Miss Allender and a woman orderly were the only British women attached to the Servian Army Medical Corps, which comprised men and women doctors from Russia, France, Albania, and other countries.
Port Pirie Recorder and North Western Mail Friday 27 April 1917 page 3
ALLEYN, Ada Rose
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 07 November 1883 at Wallaroo, SA Daughter of Francis ALLEYN and Eliza nee CLEMENTS Of 19 George Street, St. Peters, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Adelaide Hospital 3 years |
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Sailed for London per RMS Morea 21 August 1915
Enlisted 05 May 1917 at Keswick, SA
Aged 33 years
Embarked 12 May 1917 from Melbourne per 'Benalla'
Served in France
Returned to Australia 14 May 1919 per 'Shropshire'
Appointment terminated 05 July 1919
Died 03 July 1950 at her late residence 32 Esplanade, Semaphore
Aged 67 years
Cremated West Terrace Cemetery
Photograph - The Chronicle Saturday 19 May 1917 page 25
Enlisted 05 May 1917 at Keswick, SA
Aged 33 years
Embarked 12 May 1917 from Melbourne per 'Benalla'
Served in France
Returned to Australia 14 May 1919 per 'Shropshire'
Appointment terminated 05 July 1919
Died 03 July 1950 at her late residence 32 Esplanade, Semaphore
Aged 67 years
Cremated West Terrace Cemetery
Photograph - The Chronicle Saturday 19 May 1917 page 25
ALLWORTH, Nellie Clarice Richardson
Staff Nurse
AANS
2nd Australian General Hospital
Born 1886 at Petersham, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of William Frederick and Sophia L ALLWORTH
Of Castlereagh House, Castlereagh St., Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 10 August 1915
Aged 29 years
Embarked 21 August 1915 from Sydney per 'Morea'
Served in India
Returned to Australia 14 January 1917 per 'Kanowna'
Discharged as medically unfit 03 May 1917
Married 15 May 1917 at St. Alban's Church, Lindfield, to Cecil Frank Young, of Chingford, Essex, England.
Her husband was Lieutenant in the RAN during WW2 and also served in WW1
They had one child Bryan who was a Captain in the Army during WW2
Nellie died 16 March 1943 at Manly, NSW
Buried Northern Suburbs Crematorium
AANS
2nd Australian General Hospital
Born 1886 at Petersham, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of William Frederick and Sophia L ALLWORTH
Of Castlereagh House, Castlereagh St., Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 10 August 1915
Aged 29 years
Embarked 21 August 1915 from Sydney per 'Morea'
Served in India
Returned to Australia 14 January 1917 per 'Kanowna'
Discharged as medically unfit 03 May 1917
Married 15 May 1917 at St. Alban's Church, Lindfield, to Cecil Frank Young, of Chingford, Essex, England.
Her husband was Lieutenant in the RAN during WW2 and also served in WW1
They had one child Bryan who was a Captain in the Army during WW2
Nellie died 16 March 1943 at Manly, NSW
Buried Northern Suburbs Crematorium
ALLWORTH, U M
Possibly Amy M ALLWORTH sister of Nellie born 1884 at Petersham, NSW
Daughter of William Frederick and Sophia L ALLWORTH
Passed her general nurses examination for membership to Australian Trained Nurses' Association 7-8 June 1910 in Sydney.
Daughter of William Frederick and Sophia L ALLWORTH
Passed her general nurses examination for membership to Australian Trained Nurses' Association 7-8 June 1910 in Sydney.
ALMOND, Gertrude MaryStaff Nurse
AANS 14th Australian General Hospital Born Yorkshire, England Sister of Coultas Price ALMOND Of Bayswater Road,Darlinghurst, NSW Came to Australia c 1903 Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse Enlisted 29 September 1916 Aged 28 years Embarked 09 December 1916 from Sydney per Kaiser-i-Hind' Served in Egypt Resigned Appointment in Cairo 29 August 1917 Returned to Australia 01 January 1919 per 'Orontes' Married Percy Douglas BRIGHT
2 children Resided 'Strommess', Althorpe Place, Glenelg Died 23 November 1943 at Rua Rua Private Hospital, North Adelaide, SA Cause of death Septicaemia (Progressive), Massive Carbuncle of Back (3 weeks), Diabetes (15 years) Aged 60 years Resided 73 Northcote Terrace, Medindie, SA Privately interred North Road Cemetery |
Wedding of Gertrude and Captain Peter Bright in Egypt 1917
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ALTON, Lillian Howard
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Sister
AANS 14th Australian Hospital, Cairo Born 1882 at Brisbane, Qld. Daughter of Ralph Anderson ALTON and Mary nee HOWARD Of 'Narelle', Montague Road, West End, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 02 June 1917 Aged 35 years Embarked 12 June 1917 per 'Mooltan' Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 30 January 1920 per 'Shropshire' Appointment terminated 09 March 1920 Married Arthur Edgar HOUSTON in 1930 in Queensland Arthur died in 1940 Lillian later remarried to Robert SHACKLETON in 1945 in Queensland. Lillian died 07 November 1976 in Queensland Aged 94 years Buried Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens Photograph courtesy of Faye Threlfall |
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