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CLAPP, Ethel Gertrude
Sister
AANS
Born 02 April 1882 at Ulooloo, SA
Daughter of Thomas CLAPP and Thurza nee HANFORD
Of Leederville, WA
Enlisted 11 November 1915
Aged 34 years
Embarked 18 November 1915 per 'Orsova'
Service Egypt
Returned to Australia 11 July 1917 per “Star of England”
Re-enlisted 22 October 1917
Re-embarked 22 December 1917 per “Ulysses”
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
“Sister brought under the notice of the Secretary of State of War for valuable services rendered”
Transport Duty between Egypt and England
Returned to Australia 01 June 1919 per “Somali” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 December 1919
Did not marry
Died 12 October 1960 in Perth, WA
Aged 81 years
Resided North Perth, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes scattered
AANS
Born 02 April 1882 at Ulooloo, SA
Daughter of Thomas CLAPP and Thurza nee HANFORD
Of Leederville, WA
Enlisted 11 November 1915
Aged 34 years
Embarked 18 November 1915 per 'Orsova'
Service Egypt
Returned to Australia 11 July 1917 per “Star of England”
Re-enlisted 22 October 1917
Re-embarked 22 December 1917 per “Ulysses”
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
“Sister brought under the notice of the Secretary of State of War for valuable services rendered”
Transport Duty between Egypt and England
Returned to Australia 01 June 1919 per “Somali” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 December 1919
Did not marry
Died 12 October 1960 in Perth, WA
Aged 81 years
Resided North Perth, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes scattered
CLAPP, Hilda Winifred
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 08 December 1886 at Ulooloo, SA
Daughter of Thomas CLAPP and Thurza nee HANFORD
Of Leederville, WA
Sister at Perth Hospital
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Embarked 30 March 1917
Served at 14th Australian General Hospital, Egypt
Resigned appointment due to marriage in UK 15 March 1919
Married Major Paul Lucien GOLDENSTEDT 15 March 1919 in England
Died suddenly 02 June 1925 at Private Hospital, Waverley, Sydney, NSW
Aged 38 years
AANS
Born 08 December 1886 at Ulooloo, SA
Daughter of Thomas CLAPP and Thurza nee HANFORD
Of Leederville, WA
Sister at Perth Hospital
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Embarked 30 March 1917
Served at 14th Australian General Hospital, Egypt
Resigned appointment due to marriage in UK 15 March 1919
Married Major Paul Lucien GOLDENSTEDT 15 March 1919 in England
Died suddenly 02 June 1925 at Private Hospital, Waverley, Sydney, NSW
Aged 38 years
Farewell Sister
Many a Digger who served in Egypt and Palestine will be sorry to hear of the death at a private hospital in Waverley (Sydney) of Mrs. Paul Goldenstedt, wife of Major Paul Goldenstedt, of Smith's Newspapers Ltd., who left Australia as an N.C.O. with the 3rd Battalion, served with the Imperial Camel Corps and later with the Political Service in the stormy days following the armistice.
As Sister Clapp of the 14th A.G.H. Abbassia (Cairo) the late Mrs. Goldenstedt will be best remembered as the bright eyed little woman from West Australia who saw many Digger through the most trying stages of hospital experience.
A tragic circumstance surrounding the death of Mrs. Goldenstedt is the fact that she met and nursed in hospital the man who later was to become her husband. She leaves a daughter, Noreen, aged four, and a baby boy - Brian.
One man who saw Mrs. Goldenstedt laid to rest was Sgt. Ford, of Smith's Newspapers, who lost a leg in Palestine, was carried off the field by Major Goldenstedt, and nursed by one who he describes as 'Sister Clapp, the finest woman who ever rolled a bandage.'
Smith's Weekly Saturday 13 June 1925 page 22
Many a Digger who served in Egypt and Palestine will be sorry to hear of the death at a private hospital in Waverley (Sydney) of Mrs. Paul Goldenstedt, wife of Major Paul Goldenstedt, of Smith's Newspapers Ltd., who left Australia as an N.C.O. with the 3rd Battalion, served with the Imperial Camel Corps and later with the Political Service in the stormy days following the armistice.
As Sister Clapp of the 14th A.G.H. Abbassia (Cairo) the late Mrs. Goldenstedt will be best remembered as the bright eyed little woman from West Australia who saw many Digger through the most trying stages of hospital experience.
A tragic circumstance surrounding the death of Mrs. Goldenstedt is the fact that she met and nursed in hospital the man who later was to become her husband. She leaves a daughter, Noreen, aged four, and a baby boy - Brian.
One man who saw Mrs. Goldenstedt laid to rest was Sgt. Ford, of Smith's Newspapers, who lost a leg in Palestine, was carried off the field by Major Goldenstedt, and nursed by one who he describes as 'Sister Clapp, the finest woman who ever rolled a bandage.'
Smith's Weekly Saturday 13 June 1925 page 22
CLARE, Emily
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Sister
AANS Born 11 September 1890 in Melbourne, Vic. Daughter of Peter (deceased) and Mary CLARE Of 34 Lynch St., Footscray, Vic. Trained 3 years at Stawell Hosptial Enlisted 07 November 1917 at Stawell, Vic. Aged 27 years Embarked 16 November 1917 from Sydney per 'Canberra' Served in India Died of Pneumonia following Influenza in India 17 October 1918 Buried Deolali Government Cemetery RC M2 22 SISTER EMILY CLARE, AA.N.S., AI.F. Sister Clare succumbed to an attack of pneumonia on, 17th October, whilst on 'the nursing staff of the Dublin. Hospital, Deolali, India. Independent (Footscray) Saturday 02 November 1918 page 2 |
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CLARK, Edith Blythe Adelaide
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Newcastle, NSW
Daughter of James Blythe CLARK and Sarah Jane Clarinda nee POTTER
Enlisted 31 July 1915
Aged 32 years
Embarked 31 July 1915 per 'Orontes'
Service in England and France
Contracted Measles April 1916
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 25 February 1919 per “Balmoral Castle” On Duty
Appointment terminated 08 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 1975 in NSW
AANS
Born Newcastle, NSW
Daughter of James Blythe CLARK and Sarah Jane Clarinda nee POTTER
Enlisted 31 July 1915
Aged 32 years
Embarked 31 July 1915 per 'Orontes'
Service in England and France
Contracted Measles April 1916
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 25 February 1919 per “Balmoral Castle” On Duty
Appointment terminated 08 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 1975 in NSW
CLARK, Hilda May
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 18 October 1879 at Bath, SA Daughter of John Christian CLARK and Mary Ann nee ALLEN Enlisted 24 May 1917 at Adelaide, SA Embarked 31 May 1917 Appointment terminated 26 April 1919 Did not marry Died 02 April 1952 at Rostrevor, SA Resided Rostrevor, SA Aged 72 years Buried West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide Kendrew Oval Row 17 site 47 |
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ESTCOURT HOUSE
NEW MATRON ON DUTY
Formerly School Teacher Duties of matron. at, Estcourt House, situated between Semaphore and Grange,have been taken over by Sister Hilda Clark. As most of the inmates are children, her previous training as a school teacher should stand her in good stead in her new appointment. Sister Clark was born at Charlton street, Exeter. Her father, the late Mr. John Clark, was manager for many years of the store of Harrold Bros. at Port Adelaide. Later he was a customs and shipping agent. For a number of years Sister Clark taught at country schools subsidised by the Government and later took up music teaching at Semaphore.
War Experience
Deciding to adopt the nursing profession she joined Adelaide Hospital staff. For three years before the war she was a charge nurse at that institution. At the outbreak of war she enlisted for active service with the Australian Army Nursing Service. With a batch of other Australian nurses she was sent to India for duty with the 37th Welsh General Hospital, and was stationed there for two years. On account of an influenza epidemic she served in Egypt for a short time before going to England for further service with a British Army hospital at Dartford. On returning in 1918 she was appointed matron of Hutchinson Hospital Gawler, a post she occupied for three years. She served in a similar capacity at Bedford Park for 10 months. Later she trained further experience in leading Sydney and Melbourne hospitals and for a time was resident nurse at Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne.
Active Life Preferred
"I much prefer the active work of a nurse to the sedentary occupation of a teacher with its endless examination system." remarked Sister Clark today."I was first attracted by the systematic way in which everything was done by nurses. While there is always something new to learn the examinations are limited to a period of years. On the other hand the teacher no sooner finishes one examination than another has to be prepared for."
News Wednesday 04 March 1931 page 8
NEW MATRON ON DUTY
Formerly School Teacher Duties of matron. at, Estcourt House, situated between Semaphore and Grange,have been taken over by Sister Hilda Clark. As most of the inmates are children, her previous training as a school teacher should stand her in good stead in her new appointment. Sister Clark was born at Charlton street, Exeter. Her father, the late Mr. John Clark, was manager for many years of the store of Harrold Bros. at Port Adelaide. Later he was a customs and shipping agent. For a number of years Sister Clark taught at country schools subsidised by the Government and later took up music teaching at Semaphore.
War Experience
Deciding to adopt the nursing profession she joined Adelaide Hospital staff. For three years before the war she was a charge nurse at that institution. At the outbreak of war she enlisted for active service with the Australian Army Nursing Service. With a batch of other Australian nurses she was sent to India for duty with the 37th Welsh General Hospital, and was stationed there for two years. On account of an influenza epidemic she served in Egypt for a short time before going to England for further service with a British Army hospital at Dartford. On returning in 1918 she was appointed matron of Hutchinson Hospital Gawler, a post she occupied for three years. She served in a similar capacity at Bedford Park for 10 months. Later she trained further experience in leading Sydney and Melbourne hospitals and for a time was resident nurse at Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne.
Active Life Preferred
"I much prefer the active work of a nurse to the sedentary occupation of a teacher with its endless examination system." remarked Sister Clark today."I was first attracted by the systematic way in which everything was done by nurses. While there is always something new to learn the examinations are limited to a period of years. On the other hand the teacher no sooner finishes one examination than another has to be prepared for."
News Wednesday 04 March 1931 page 8
CLARK, Violet Irene
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Sister
AANS Born 14 May 1887 at Semaphore, SA Daughter of John Christian CLARK and Mary Ann nee ALLEN Trained 3 years Adelaide General Hosptial Enlisted 17 July 1915 Aged 29 years Embarked 17 July 1915 per 'Orsova' Service England and on the field in France Contracted Rubella February 1916 Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918 Returned to Australia 09 April 1919 per “Ascanius” On Duty Appointment terminated 08 June 1919 |
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Married William Thomas BRYANT
1 Daughter
Died 29 March 1965 at Repatriation Hospital, Daw Park, SA
Resided 16 Derwent Avenue, Rostrevor, SA
Aged 77 years
Cause of death Pulmonary Embolas, Accidentally fractured hip
Buried West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide Kendrew Oval Row 23A site 44
1 Daughter
Died 29 March 1965 at Repatriation Hospital, Daw Park, SA
Resided 16 Derwent Avenue, Rostrevor, SA
Aged 77 years
Cause of death Pulmonary Embolas, Accidentally fractured hip
Buried West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide Kendrew Oval Row 23A site 44
CLARKE, Ethel Stowe St. John
Nurse
Queen Mary's Auxiliary Army Corps
Born 23 October 1880
Daughter of Horatio St. John CLARKE and Margaret nee McCALLUM
Departed Australian 1915 to work with Voluntary Aid Detachments in India
Later she went to England and worked at Somerville College Hospital, later on she was an Administrator with Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary.
Returned to Australia 25 March 1920 per 'Ormonde' for NSW
Resided 'Yarra Grove' Hawthorn, Melbourne in 1942
Did not marry
Died 29 August 1964 in Vic.
Resided Hawthorn, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery - ashes scattered
Queen Mary's Auxiliary Army Corps
Born 23 October 1880
Daughter of Horatio St. John CLARKE and Margaret nee McCALLUM
Departed Australian 1915 to work with Voluntary Aid Detachments in India
Later she went to England and worked at Somerville College Hospital, later on she was an Administrator with Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary.
Returned to Australia 25 March 1920 per 'Ormonde' for NSW
Resided 'Yarra Grove' Hawthorn, Melbourne in 1942
Did not marry
Died 29 August 1964 in Vic.
Resided Hawthorn, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery - ashes scattered
CLARKE, Lilian May
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Sister
AANS Born 1879 at Rylestone, NSW Daughter of Archibald CLARKE and Dorothea Dalrymple nee JOHNSTONE Sister of William Joseph CLARKE Enlisted 19 June 1915 Aged 36 years Embarked 11 November 1915 Service in England Accidental injury to wrist while on duty Returned to Australia 23 May 1917 per “Ayreshire” On Duty Appointment terminated 03 August 1919 Married Alfred WHITE in 1931 Died 1959 in NSW |
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CLARKE, Lucy Charlotte
Sister
AANS
Born 1884 at Rylston, NSW
Daughter of Archibald CLARKE and Dorothea Dalrymple nee JOHNSTONE
Sister to Francis CLARKE
Aged 30 years
Enlisted 09 October 1915 in Egypt
Service in Egypt, England and extensive duty on the field in France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 01 March 1919 per “China” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 10 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 13 September 1949 at West Ryde, NSW
AANS
Born 1884 at Rylston, NSW
Daughter of Archibald CLARKE and Dorothea Dalrymple nee JOHNSTONE
Sister to Francis CLARKE
Aged 30 years
Enlisted 09 October 1915 in Egypt
Service in Egypt, England and extensive duty on the field in France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 01 March 1919 per “China” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 10 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 13 September 1949 at West Ryde, NSW
CLARKE, Queenie (Elsie)
Probationary Nurse
AANS
Born 1889 at Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Joseph and Edith CLARKE
Age 24 years
Enlisted 13 December 1915 in Sydney as a Domestic
Service as Ward Assistant on Hospital Ship “Kanowna” to Egypt and return only
Embarked 23 December 1915, returned 16 March 1916
Married Thomas HUGGINS in 1931
Died 31 October 1964 in Sydney, NSW
AANS
Born 1889 at Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Joseph and Edith CLARKE
Age 24 years
Enlisted 13 December 1915 in Sydney as a Domestic
Service as Ward Assistant on Hospital Ship “Kanowna” to Egypt and return only
Embarked 23 December 1915, returned 16 March 1916
Married Thomas HUGGINS in 1931
Died 31 October 1964 in Sydney, NSW
CLARKSON, Annie Eveline
Nurse
Kangaroo Point Military Hospital, Qld.
Born 12 November 1888 in Qld.
Daughter of James SMITH and Mary/Margaret nee POULSEN
Died August 1954
Miss A. E. Clarkson, of Maclean, New South Wales, who has been appointed Matron of the Mt, Morgan Hospital, has a varied career as a nurse. She served with the A.I.F. at the fronts "had experience in Tower Clarence Hospital, Enoggera, and Inverell Hospital. Her credentials are of the highest. The committee considers itself very fortunate in securing the services of one so qualified.
Morning Bulletin Saturday 17 May 1930 page 13
Nurse Passes
BRISBANE. August 9.— The cremation of Miss A. E. Clarkson, matron of many Queensland country hospitals took place in Brisbane this afternoon. The deceased, who was a member of a well known Warwick family, died suddenly at Nanango, where she had recently taken charge of the Nanango Hospital. The late Miss Clarkson served at the Kangaroo Point military hospital during the First World War, and later was matron at Mount Morgan, Cloncurry, Mount Perry, Tambo, Eidsvold,Texas and Taroom.
Townsville Daily Bulletin Tuesday 10 August 1954 page 2
Kangaroo Point Military Hospital, Qld.
Born 12 November 1888 in Qld.
Daughter of James SMITH and Mary/Margaret nee POULSEN
Died August 1954
Miss A. E. Clarkson, of Maclean, New South Wales, who has been appointed Matron of the Mt, Morgan Hospital, has a varied career as a nurse. She served with the A.I.F. at the fronts "had experience in Tower Clarence Hospital, Enoggera, and Inverell Hospital. Her credentials are of the highest. The committee considers itself very fortunate in securing the services of one so qualified.
Morning Bulletin Saturday 17 May 1930 page 13
Nurse Passes
BRISBANE. August 9.— The cremation of Miss A. E. Clarkson, matron of many Queensland country hospitals took place in Brisbane this afternoon. The deceased, who was a member of a well known Warwick family, died suddenly at Nanango, where she had recently taken charge of the Nanango Hospital. The late Miss Clarkson served at the Kangaroo Point military hospital during the First World War, and later was matron at Mount Morgan, Cloncurry, Mount Perry, Tambo, Eidsvold,Texas and Taroom.
Townsville Daily Bulletin Tuesday 10 August 1954 page 2
CLEARY, Eileen Mary
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 in Maryborough, Vic.
Daughter of Joseph Nicholas CLEARY and Leonora nee PREDERGAST
Trained 3 yrs at Warrnambool Hospital
Age 28 years
Enlisted 06 July 1917
Embarked 6 September 1917 per “Kyarra”
Served in Bombay
Promoted to Sister 06 September 1919
Returned to Australia per SS “Janus” 11 January 1920
Discharged 05 April 1920
Did not marry
Died 11 May 1959 Heidelberg, Vic
Resided St. Kilda, Vic.
AANS
Born 1888 in Maryborough, Vic.
Daughter of Joseph Nicholas CLEARY and Leonora nee PREDERGAST
Trained 3 yrs at Warrnambool Hospital
Age 28 years
Enlisted 06 July 1917
Embarked 6 September 1917 per “Kyarra”
Served in Bombay
Promoted to Sister 06 September 1919
Returned to Australia per SS “Janus” 11 January 1920
Discharged 05 April 1920
Did not marry
Died 11 May 1959 Heidelberg, Vic
Resided St. Kilda, Vic.
CLELAND, Elizabeth
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 19 December 1879 at Auburn, SA
Daughter of Elphinston Davenport CLELAND and Susan Blood fmly HOBBS nee DAVIES
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Aged 35 years
Embarked 15 May 1915
Service in Egypt and France
Found to suffer from Myocarditis by 24 October 1916
Returned to Australia 21 July 1917 per “Euripides” On Duty
Discharged as medically unfit 18 March 1918
Did not marry
Died 27 December 1945 at Barnard Street, North Adelaide, SA
Aged 66 years
Cause of death insufficiency of heart
Resided Barnard Street, North Adelaide, SA
Cremated West Terrace Cemetery
Sudden Death Of Miss Elizabeth Cleland
Miss Elizabeth Cleland, of Barnard street, North Adelaide, died suddenly at her home yesterday. She was 66. Miss Cleland was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cleland. of Adelaide, and a cousin of Prof. J. B. Cleland. She served overseas as a nurse in World War I, but had been an invalid for many years.
The Advertiser Friday 28 December 1945 page 6
AANS
Born 19 December 1879 at Auburn, SA
Daughter of Elphinston Davenport CLELAND and Susan Blood fmly HOBBS nee DAVIES
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Aged 35 years
Embarked 15 May 1915
Service in Egypt and France
Found to suffer from Myocarditis by 24 October 1916
Returned to Australia 21 July 1917 per “Euripides” On Duty
Discharged as medically unfit 18 March 1918
Did not marry
Died 27 December 1945 at Barnard Street, North Adelaide, SA
Aged 66 years
Cause of death insufficiency of heart
Resided Barnard Street, North Adelaide, SA
Cremated West Terrace Cemetery
Sudden Death Of Miss Elizabeth Cleland
Miss Elizabeth Cleland, of Barnard street, North Adelaide, died suddenly at her home yesterday. She was 66. Miss Cleland was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Cleland. of Adelaide, and a cousin of Prof. J. B. Cleland. She served overseas as a nurse in World War I, but had been an invalid for many years.
The Advertiser Friday 28 December 1945 page 6
CLEMENTS, Ada
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born New Town, Hobart, Tas. Next of kin Roy CLEMENTS Aged 33 years Enlisted 04 December 1916 in Melbourne Embarked 26 December 1916 at Melbourne per “Mooltan” Served in India Returned to Australia 08 August 1918 per “Wiltshire” Appointment Terminated 15 January 1919 Died 1976 Buried at St. Mary's Church of England Cemetery Triabunna Photographs courtesy of East Coast Heritage Museum at Swansea |
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Grave at St. Mary's Church of England Cemetery Triabunna
CLEMENTS, I
Staff Nurse
AANS
Enlisted 16 November 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916
Discharged as medically unfit 15 January 1919
AANS
Enlisted 16 November 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916
Discharged as medically unfit 15 January 1919
CLERKE, Evangline Alice
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 30 October 1881 in Tasmania
Daughter of Alexander CLERKE and Lucy Elizabeth nee RAINEY
Married Claud Coote HOWELL
Died 11 April 1965 in Vic.
Resided Hawthorn, Vic.
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 30 October 1881 in Tasmania
Daughter of Alexander CLERKE and Lucy Elizabeth nee RAINEY
Married Claud Coote HOWELL
Died 11 April 1965 in Vic.
Resided Hawthorn, Vic.
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 4 October 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2625, position 119
Date of London Gazette: 1 June 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 5424, position 31
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 4 October 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2625, position 119
Date of London Gazette: 1 June 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 5424, position 31
CLIFTON, Jessie Christina
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Matron
AANS Born 1875 at Bunbury, WA Daughter of Marshall Waller and Lousia CLIFTON Enlisted at Fremantle, WA Did not marry Died 01 October 1959 in Perth, WA Aged 83 years Resided South Perth, WA Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Anglican GC 0201 - expired |
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NURSE'S M.B.E.
Miss Jessie Clifton, a West Australian nurse who has been awarded the M.B.E. by the King In the 1950 birthday honours list. She served with the A.I.F. from 1915 to the end of World War I In 1918 and during World War II was matron of Faversham Hospital, York.
The West Australian Thursday 08 June 1950 page 13
SHE SERVED ON A HOSPITAL SHIP
The only woman among five West Australians to be included in the King's Birthday Honours list was Sister Jessie Clifton, MBE, of Stone st, South Perth.
Member of an old West Australian pioneering family, Sister Clifton did four and a half years' active service during World War I. She served first as a sister on a hospital ship and later became matron on a transport ship carrying Australian troops overseas and returning to Australia with wounded. The evacuation of wounded from Gallipoli in August, 1915, and the first zeppelin raid on London are experiences which she will never forget, said Sister Clifton today. When she returned from the war Sister Clifton became matron of the Barracks Hospital, Fremantle. During World War II she was matron of Faversham Hospital, York. Sister Clifton has always taken a lead in furthering the cause of nurses in WA. The most notable result is a memorial home for sick and aged nurses.
The Daily News Saturday 10 June 1950 page 5
Miss Jessie Clifton, a West Australian nurse who has been awarded the M.B.E. by the King In the 1950 birthday honours list. She served with the A.I.F. from 1915 to the end of World War I In 1918 and during World War II was matron of Faversham Hospital, York.
The West Australian Thursday 08 June 1950 page 13
SHE SERVED ON A HOSPITAL SHIP
The only woman among five West Australians to be included in the King's Birthday Honours list was Sister Jessie Clifton, MBE, of Stone st, South Perth.
Member of an old West Australian pioneering family, Sister Clifton did four and a half years' active service during World War I. She served first as a sister on a hospital ship and later became matron on a transport ship carrying Australian troops overseas and returning to Australia with wounded. The evacuation of wounded from Gallipoli in August, 1915, and the first zeppelin raid on London are experiences which she will never forget, said Sister Clifton today. When she returned from the war Sister Clifton became matron of the Barracks Hospital, Fremantle. During World War II she was matron of Faversham Hospital, York. Sister Clifton has always taken a lead in furthering the cause of nurses in WA. The most notable result is a memorial home for sick and aged nurses.
The Daily News Saturday 10 June 1950 page 5
Images from Swan Valley Visitors Centre courtesy of Rosie Ritorto
CLOSE, Hazel Maynardi
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 07 August 1894 Daughter of John Thomas CLOSE and Frances nee WILKINSON Of Prescot Tce Rose Park, SA Aged 24 years Enlisted 1 October 1918 Duty at No 7 AGH & no 15 AGH Discharged 22 January 1921, due to reduction is staff Did not marry Died 05 July 1973 Aged 77 years Resided Dulwich, SA Buried Centennial Park Cemetery - site expired plaque removed |
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CLOUSTON, Rachel
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Sister
AANS Born 08 April 1888 at Penrith, NSW Daughter of Rev. Thomas Edward CLOUSTON and Rachel nee WELSH Sister of Mary DIVE Sister in Prince Alfred Hospital Enlisted 12 June 1915 Embarked 14 July 1915 Appointment terminated 09 October 1917 Enlisted 19 November 1917 Embarked 21 November 1917 Appointment terminated 16 September 1919 Married John FARRELL Immigraged to USA Died 1965 in USA |
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At the outbreak of World War 1, Rachel volunteered to serve on the Hospital Ship Grantala.
After returning from Rabaul, the nurses were discharged from their duties.
Clouston enlisted on 14 Jul 1915 and was appointed Sister. Clouston was allocated to No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola and transferred for duty to the Choubra Infectious Hospital on 5 April 1916. In December 1916, Clouston was hospitalised for mumps at the Choubra Infectious Hospital, Cairo and was discharged to duty with the No 14 Australian General Hospital on 26 December 1916. In January 1917, Clouston was transferred to H S Essoquito bound for England. In February 1917, Clouston was temporarily detached for duty with No 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital Southall and attached to the St Alban's Rest Home later that month. In April 1917, Clouston was transferred to No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital Harefield Park. Sister Clouston had suffered from asthma for long periods during the early part of 1917. In July 1917 Clouston was admitted to Southwell Sanders Hospital and on 12 July 1917, a medical board determined that Clouston should return to Australia. On 22 July 1917, Sister Clouston embarked for Australia aboard A71 Nestor as a member of the nursing staff. She arrived in Melbourne on 24 September 1917 and then transferred to the Euripedes for the trip to Sydney.
Sister Clouston re-enlisted on 19 November 1917 and embarked aboard A71 HMAT Nestoron 21 November 1917. Clouston briefly disembarked at Suez on 15 December 1917. After arriving in Southampton on 18 January 1918, Clouston was attached to No 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital before transferring to No 3 Australian Auxiliary Hospital. On 10 March 1918 Clouston returned to Australia embarking as a member of the nursing staff aboard the Durham Castle. Clouston left Capetown aboard the RMS Orontes and after arriving in Australia, she was discharged on 8 October 1918.
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After returning from Rabaul, the nurses were discharged from their duties.
Clouston enlisted on 14 Jul 1915 and was appointed Sister. Clouston was allocated to No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola and transferred for duty to the Choubra Infectious Hospital on 5 April 1916. In December 1916, Clouston was hospitalised for mumps at the Choubra Infectious Hospital, Cairo and was discharged to duty with the No 14 Australian General Hospital on 26 December 1916. In January 1917, Clouston was transferred to H S Essoquito bound for England. In February 1917, Clouston was temporarily detached for duty with No 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital Southall and attached to the St Alban's Rest Home later that month. In April 1917, Clouston was transferred to No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital Harefield Park. Sister Clouston had suffered from asthma for long periods during the early part of 1917. In July 1917 Clouston was admitted to Southwell Sanders Hospital and on 12 July 1917, a medical board determined that Clouston should return to Australia. On 22 July 1917, Sister Clouston embarked for Australia aboard A71 Nestor as a member of the nursing staff. She arrived in Melbourne on 24 September 1917 and then transferred to the Euripedes for the trip to Sydney.
Sister Clouston re-enlisted on 19 November 1917 and embarked aboard A71 HMAT Nestoron 21 November 1917. Clouston briefly disembarked at Suez on 15 December 1917. After arriving in Southampton on 18 January 1918, Clouston was attached to No 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital before transferring to No 3 Australian Auxiliary Hospital. On 10 March 1918 Clouston returned to Australia embarking as a member of the nursing staff aboard the Durham Castle. Clouston left Capetown aboard the RMS Orontes and after arriving in Australia, she was discharged on 8 October 1918.
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Australian hospital ship AMFA Grantala - front row - 3rd nurse from left
CLUNE, Annie Amelda
Sister
AANS
Born Annie Elizabeth CLUNE 1884 in Echuca, Vic.
Daughter of John CLUNE and Mary nee KELLY
Enlisted 01 December 1916 at Melbourne, Vic.
Aged 32 years
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Service in India and England
Promoted t o Sister 29 December 1918
Contracted Influenza February 1919
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per “Wandilla” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 February 1965 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided St. Kilda, Vic.
AANS
Born Annie Elizabeth CLUNE 1884 in Echuca, Vic.
Daughter of John CLUNE and Mary nee KELLY
Enlisted 01 December 1916 at Melbourne, Vic.
Aged 32 years
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Service in India and England
Promoted t o Sister 29 December 1918
Contracted Influenza February 1919
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per “Wandilla” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 February 1965 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided St. Kilda, Vic.
CLYDE, Violet Eileen
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 30 April 1888 in Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of William Henry Gregory CLYDE and Blanche Lilly nee BOLGER
Enlisted 20 March 1916
Aged 28 years
Embarked 29 December 1916 from Sydney per 'Themistocles'
Service England and France
Returned to Australia 02 March 1919 per “Derbyshire” On Duty
Appointment terminated 25 May 1919
Married Frederick ROSE in 1933 in NSW
Remarried in 1946 to Brian John COSTELLOE
Died 1967 in Ryde, NSW
AANS
Born 30 April 1888 in Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of William Henry Gregory CLYDE and Blanche Lilly nee BOLGER
Enlisted 20 March 1916
Aged 28 years
Embarked 29 December 1916 from Sydney per 'Themistocles'
Service England and France
Returned to Australia 02 March 1919 per “Derbyshire” On Duty
Appointment terminated 25 May 1919
Married Frederick ROSE in 1933 in NSW
Remarried in 1946 to Brian John COSTELLOE
Died 1967 in Ryde, NSW
