LODER, Daphne Lenore
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1886 in Tamworth, NSW Daughter of George LODER and Isabel Matilda nee WISEMAN Age 30 years Enlisted 11 May 1917 Embarked 09 June 1917 in Melbourne per “Mooltan” Service in Salonika Contracted Malaria July 1918 Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per “Orontes” On Duty Appointment terminated 05 September 1919 Married Oswald Septimus WILKINSON in 1931 Died 20 July 1974 in NSW |
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Staff Nurse Daphne Loder, daughter of Mrs. George Loder of Tamworth, returned home yesterday morning after two and a half years service abroad, most of which was at Salonika. During the time stated Nurse Loder spent a period in England on furlough.
The Daily Observer Tamworth Thursday 03 July 1919 page 1
The Daily Observer Tamworth Thursday 03 July 1919 page 1
LOGAN, Hilda Olive
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 19 December 1882 at North Rhine, SA
Daughter of John LOGAN and Martha nee SMITH
Age 34 years
Training Miss Hills Private Hospital, Wakefield St, Adelaide
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 26 November 1917 in Melbourne per “Indarra”
Service in India
Resigned appointment in India due to marriage
Married Dr. Samuel Reginald PRALL
Died 1970 in Maidstone, Kent, England
AANS
Born 19 December 1882 at North Rhine, SA
Daughter of John LOGAN and Martha nee SMITH
Age 34 years
Training Miss Hills Private Hospital, Wakefield St, Adelaide
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 26 November 1917 in Melbourne per “Indarra”
Service in India
Resigned appointment in India due to marriage
Married Dr. Samuel Reginald PRALL
Died 1970 in Maidstone, Kent, England
LOGAN, Jessie
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Dunedin, New Zealand
Daughter of Mrs. Jessie LOGAN
Age 29 years
Training in Auckland Hospital
Enlisted 12 July 1917
Embarked 31 August 1917 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service in Salonila
Influenza in October 1918
Promoted to Sister 23 August 1919
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Bahia Catello” On Duty
Appointment terminated 27 December 1919
AANS
Born Dunedin, New Zealand
Daughter of Mrs. Jessie LOGAN
Age 29 years
Training in Auckland Hospital
Enlisted 12 July 1917
Embarked 31 August 1917 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service in Salonila
Influenza in October 1918
Promoted to Sister 23 August 1919
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Bahia Catello” On Duty
Appointment terminated 27 December 1919
LOMMAN, Dora Paull
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 16 November 1893 at Wirrabara, SA
Daughter of Joshua LOMMAN and Elizabeth Mary nee PAULL
Age 23 years
Training North Adelaide Children’s Hospital
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 26 November 1917 in Melbourne per “Indarra”
Service in India
Appendix removed by operation in India October 1918
Followed by 10 weeks of Influenza
Invalided to Australia 28 February 1919 per “City of Cairo”
Medically discharged 26 August 1919
Worked for Mother's and Babies Health Association at Torrens House
Did not marry
Died 24 August 1958 at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA
Cause of death Carcinoma Ovary and multiple metastases (1 year)
Aged 64 years
Resided 15 Opey Avenue, Unley, SA
Buried Mitcham General Cemetery (No headstone)
In Charge of Baby Health Centre on Wheels
The importance of work done by the Mothers and Babies' Health Association in country districts of South Australia was pointed out by Sister D.P. Lomman, who is in charge of the Baby Health Centre which is nothing more or less than a glorified railway carriage fitted beautifully to served the purpose.
Miss Lomman travels on the train along the northern line in South Australia, and her carriage is unhitched from the main section of the train and run on to branch lines at various stations. Here mothers of country and outback bring their infants to be weighed, or to get advice from the sister. The carriage, with its kitchenette, sleeping apartment and lounge, is beautiful. The windows are covered with bright cretonne curtains to match the furniture.
It was this domain that Sister Lomman proudly showed visiting members of the Australian Medical Congress, while the carriage was at the Adelaide railway station.
The Australian Women's Weekly Saturday 18 September 1937 page 47
Photograph courtesy of Heather Webb
AANS
Born 16 November 1893 at Wirrabara, SA
Daughter of Joshua LOMMAN and Elizabeth Mary nee PAULL
Age 23 years
Training North Adelaide Children’s Hospital
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 26 November 1917 in Melbourne per “Indarra”
Service in India
Appendix removed by operation in India October 1918
Followed by 10 weeks of Influenza
Invalided to Australia 28 February 1919 per “City of Cairo”
Medically discharged 26 August 1919
Worked for Mother's and Babies Health Association at Torrens House
Did not marry
Died 24 August 1958 at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA
Cause of death Carcinoma Ovary and multiple metastases (1 year)
Aged 64 years
Resided 15 Opey Avenue, Unley, SA
Buried Mitcham General Cemetery (No headstone)
In Charge of Baby Health Centre on Wheels
The importance of work done by the Mothers and Babies' Health Association in country districts of South Australia was pointed out by Sister D.P. Lomman, who is in charge of the Baby Health Centre which is nothing more or less than a glorified railway carriage fitted beautifully to served the purpose.
Miss Lomman travels on the train along the northern line in South Australia, and her carriage is unhitched from the main section of the train and run on to branch lines at various stations. Here mothers of country and outback bring their infants to be weighed, or to get advice from the sister. The carriage, with its kitchenette, sleeping apartment and lounge, is beautiful. The windows are covered with bright cretonne curtains to match the furniture.
It was this domain that Sister Lomman proudly showed visiting members of the Australian Medical Congress, while the carriage was at the Adelaide railway station.
The Australian Women's Weekly Saturday 18 September 1937 page 47
Photograph courtesy of Heather Webb
LONERAGEN, Bernadette Ethel
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Sister
Canadian Forces Born 1885 in NSW Daughter of Timothy LONERAGAN and Anne Bridget nee MORGAN Married Richard Penman QUA in Vancouver, Canada in October 1919 Died 28 Febraury 1976 in NSW Aged 92 years Late of Woollahra, NSW Sister Loneragen is an Australian and belongs to this State, although she did her training in Melbourne. She was in Canada when war broke out, and went with the Canadian Forces to England. She served at the No. 2 Canadian Base Hospital at Le Treport, in France, and at Gallipoli, and was stationed at Moore Barracks Hospital, Shorncliff, when she was decorated for special service. Sunday Times Sunday 07 September 1919 page 13 |
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LOOKER, Margaret Effie
Sister
AANS
Born 1883 in Hobart, Tas.
Daughter of George Arthur LOOKER and Fanny Rosina nee DICKSON
Enlisted 04 August 1915
Embarked 19 August 1916
Appointment terminated 30 April 1920
Died not marry
Died 23 July 1962 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided East Malvern, Vic.
Buried 24 July 1962 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Church of England Compartment R Section 25 Grave 03
Staff-Nurse Efifie Margaret Looker, daughter of Mrs. George Looker, of Murrumbeena, is reported from France to be slightly wounded. She served in Egypt and France, and has lost two brothers at the front. Another brother, Captain Arthur Looker I.S.O., wounded some time ago, has now returned to duty.
Western Champion Thursday 08 November 1917 page 24
MILITARY NURSE WOUNDED
Staff Nurse Effie Margaret Looker, daughter of Mrs George Looker, "Yambee," Murrumbeena, has been wounded while on military duty in France. She is a trainee of the Alfred Hospital, and left Australia with a nursing unit in August, 1915, to go on duty in Egypt. Later she served in France. Last year, while travelling to the front, she encountered an air raid, and had to seek shelter in a cellar for the night, continuing her journey the next morning over a road thickly covered with snow. She was reported wounded on October 17, but details are not available.
Weekly Times Saturday 17 November 1917 page 13
AANS
Born 1883 in Hobart, Tas.
Daughter of George Arthur LOOKER and Fanny Rosina nee DICKSON
Enlisted 04 August 1915
Embarked 19 August 1916
Appointment terminated 30 April 1920
Died not marry
Died 23 July 1962 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided East Malvern, Vic.
Buried 24 July 1962 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Church of England Compartment R Section 25 Grave 03
Staff-Nurse Efifie Margaret Looker, daughter of Mrs. George Looker, of Murrumbeena, is reported from France to be slightly wounded. She served in Egypt and France, and has lost two brothers at the front. Another brother, Captain Arthur Looker I.S.O., wounded some time ago, has now returned to duty.
Western Champion Thursday 08 November 1917 page 24
MILITARY NURSE WOUNDED
Staff Nurse Effie Margaret Looker, daughter of Mrs George Looker, "Yambee," Murrumbeena, has been wounded while on military duty in France. She is a trainee of the Alfred Hospital, and left Australia with a nursing unit in August, 1915, to go on duty in Egypt. Later she served in France. Last year, while travelling to the front, she encountered an air raid, and had to seek shelter in a cellar for the night, continuing her journey the next morning over a road thickly covered with snow. She was reported wounded on October 17, but details are not available.
Weekly Times Saturday 17 November 1917 page 13
LOOSEMORE, Mary Anne
Staff Nurse
AANS No 3 Section Sea Transport Staff Born 1888 at Gympie, Qld. Daughter of William Henry LOOSEMORE and Ann Duncan nee AUCHTERLONIE Of Inglewood Hill, Gympie, Qld Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 10 May 1917 Aged 28 years Embarked 09 May 1917 per 'Marathon' Served in England and France Returned to Australia 13 November 1917 arriving in Australia 18 January 1918 per 'Ulysses' Rejoined from Southwell Gardens Hospital England 31 Dec 1918 Returned to Australia 19 March 1919 per 'Ulysses' Appointment terminated 17 April 1919 Queenslanders who fought in the Great War |
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Married Cecil Rankin CROWTHER in 1921
Died 15 June 1972 in Qld. Aged 83 years Buried Mt. Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 12 Section 8 |
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LORD, Bernice Ella
Nurse
AANS
Born 1882 in Raglan, Vic.
Daughter of John Abraham LORD and Mary Ellen nee STONEY
Age 36 years
Training Ballarat District Hospital
Enlisted 07 November 1917
Embarked 07 November 1917 in Melbourne per “Indarra”
Service in India
Promoted to Sister 26 November 1919
Returned to Australia 01 December 1919 per “Medic”
Appointment Terminated 27 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 11 February 1974 in Camberwell, Vic.
Resided Karinyah Private Hospital
AANS
Born 1882 in Raglan, Vic.
Daughter of John Abraham LORD and Mary Ellen nee STONEY
Age 36 years
Training Ballarat District Hospital
Enlisted 07 November 1917
Embarked 07 November 1917 in Melbourne per “Indarra”
Service in India
Promoted to Sister 26 November 1919
Returned to Australia 01 December 1919 per “Medic”
Appointment Terminated 27 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 11 February 1974 in Camberwell, Vic.
Resided Karinyah Private Hospital
LORD, Eliza Isobel
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1879 in Hobart, Tas. Daughter of Richard David LORD and Augusta Eliza nee PACKER Age 35 years Training Homeopathic Hospital, Vic Enlisted 12 November 1915 at Austins Ferry, Tas. Nursing duties at No 9 AGH till embarkation Embarked 19 August 1916 in Melbourne per “Ballarat” Designated for transport duty Duty on ships “Ballarat” “Demosthenes” “Argyleshire” Service in Egypt and England between transports Returned to Australia 10 January 1918 per “Corinthic” Re-enlisted 09 July 1918 Embarked 09 November 1918 per “Wiltshire” Service in India Returned to Australia 17 November 1919 per “Charon” Appointment Terminated 09 May 1920 Did not marry Died 18 October 1962 in Hobart, Tas. Aged 83 years Resided Hobart, Tas. Cremated 22 October 1962 at Cornelian Bay Cemetery Buried Cornelian Bay Cemetery Church of England D 89 |
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The Mayor, in addressing the returned men, expressed the pleasure it gave him in his official capacity lo assure them of a hearty welcome home, following upon the genuine tribute shown by the citizens the previous evening at the Red Cross Hostel, from which they would be, able to form an idea of how proud the people of Hobart wore of those who had so nobly done their duty. (Applause.) They were all very pleased, indeed, to welcome Sister Lord. It seemed only a few weeks ago that we bade her good-bye, but time passed by quickly that it was, in fact, nearly twelve months since we read of the torpedoing of the steamer Ballarat close to the shores of old England, and all Tasmanian were thrilled with pride when they heard and read how nobly Sister Lord had performed her duties along with her fellow nurses in seeing that all the sick and invalided soldiers were safely removed before she would leave the ship. (Cheers.) Through Sister Lord and Colonel Lord the names of the Lord family would become illustrious, and be long remembered by all in Tasmania, whenever reference was made to this great war.
The Mercury Thursday 07 March 1918 page 5
The Mercury Thursday 07 March 1918 page 5
LORD, Sarah Ann
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Sister
AANS Born 12 May 1876 in Rapid Bay, SA Daughter of Thomas LORD and Sarah nee BENNETT Age 39 years Training Miss Hills Private Hospital, Wakefield St, Adelaide Enlisted 28 November 1916 at Keswick Embarked 29 December 1916 in Sydney per “Themistocles” Service France Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918 Returned to Australia 20 December 1919 per “Runic” Appointment Terminated 13 March 1921 Died 29 May 1954 at North Unley, SA Aged 78 years Resided North Unley, SA |
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LOUGHREY, Bernice
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Staff Nurse
AANS 1st AGH Born 01 July 1884 in Richmond, Melbourne, Vic Daughter of Dr. James Charles LOUGHREY and Alice Bridget nee WRIGHT Address Elgin St., Hawthorn, Vic Age 30 years Married in 1915 Amiel Percy ALLEN Training St Vincent Hospitals Enlisted 28 May 1915 in Melbourne under her maiden name Embarked 17 June 1915 per “Wandilla” at Melbourne Transport Duty per “Guildford Castle” in Mediterranean Service in Egypt and England Contracted Measles April 1917 in England Returned to Australia per “Kanowna” 11 September 1917 On Duty Re-enlisted 01 January 1918 Duty at No5 AGH till embarkation. Embarked 09 November 1918 per “Wiltshire” Service in Egypt Promoted to Sister 11 December 1918 Returned to Australia per “Essex” 15 June 1919 On Duty Appointment Terminated 03 November 1919 Divorced her husband in 1921 - seems to have said that they did not live as man and wife and she married as she did not want to go overseas but changed her mind and enlisted anyway. Married H G INGLIS Photograph Table Talk Thursday 17 June 1915 page 3 |
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RAMBLES OF A MILITARY NURSE.
Interesting to Hawthornites. Miss Bernice Loughrey, A.A.N.S., A.I.F., ranks as a Sister in the Australian Army Nursing Service of the Australian Imperial Forces. On the 17th of June,1915, she embarked as a Staff Nurse on the troopship "Wandilla," which left Port Melbourne for the 1st Australian General Hospital at Cairo, Egypt (Heliopolis). On the 7th August, 1915, she was transferred to the hospital ship, "Guildford Castle," and was appointed Sister-in-charge of the operating theatre. Very soon after she was busy tending the wounded taken off at Gallipoli,her vessel being meanwhile anchored in the firing line some 400 yards away from Anzac, where our boys of the third Australian Brigade landed on the 25th day of April, 1915. Whilst so engaged, several casualties happened on deck, and the time spent was both anxious and exciting. She found time, however, to see the dugouts of our boys. For five months she sailed the Mediterranean, tending wounded soldiers, being conveyed from Gallipoli to hospital at Lemnos, Alexandria, and Malta, and participated in the adventures of a couple of runs to England. On the 11th December, 1915 ,the programme was varied. Invalided and wounded Indians were taken aboard at Boulogne, in France, and conveyed to Bombay, in India, at which port they arrived on January 8th, 1916. The 27th of that month saw the" Guildford Castle" anchored at the bar, near Basra, in the Persian Gulf, and a batch of wounded fighters from the Mesopotamian battlefields taken aboard and conveyed to Bombay. This work was continued to March, when the"Guildford Castle" was dismantled, and her fittings transferred to the hospital ship "Vita," which was of shallower draught, and better able to navigate the bar and get up to Basra. On 16th May, 1916, the " Vita," with our Sister aboard, sailed from Bombay for Basra, and from thence right on to the 22nd of September following. There was plenty of work and excitement in tending the invalided and wounded that were carried to and fro. Then there came a change, and our fellow townswoman was given the opportunity to tranship for England, where she arrived on 4th November of same year. Eleven days later she joined the nursing staff of the Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, doing good service and gaining much experience till the following July, 1917. On thenth of that month the well-known" Kanowna " set sail for Australia,bringing Nurse Loughrey with her,arriving in Melbourne on the Iithof September, as an active workertending our sick and wounded on the way. In January last, she joined the nursing staff at the Base Hospital, St. Kilda road, where she may now be found continuing the beneficent work of her profession.Many scenes and sights has she seen in her travels, briefly here enumerated. Into the last three years of her life has there been crowded an experience which in ordinary times would note be met with in the course of a lifetime. Equally with our boys, do our girls penetrate the mysterious unknown when, in their loyalty,they undertake to serve King and country in the time of war.
Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell Citizen Friday 12 April 1918 page 2
Interesting to Hawthornites. Miss Bernice Loughrey, A.A.N.S., A.I.F., ranks as a Sister in the Australian Army Nursing Service of the Australian Imperial Forces. On the 17th of June,1915, she embarked as a Staff Nurse on the troopship "Wandilla," which left Port Melbourne for the 1st Australian General Hospital at Cairo, Egypt (Heliopolis). On the 7th August, 1915, she was transferred to the hospital ship, "Guildford Castle," and was appointed Sister-in-charge of the operating theatre. Very soon after she was busy tending the wounded taken off at Gallipoli,her vessel being meanwhile anchored in the firing line some 400 yards away from Anzac, where our boys of the third Australian Brigade landed on the 25th day of April, 1915. Whilst so engaged, several casualties happened on deck, and the time spent was both anxious and exciting. She found time, however, to see the dugouts of our boys. For five months she sailed the Mediterranean, tending wounded soldiers, being conveyed from Gallipoli to hospital at Lemnos, Alexandria, and Malta, and participated in the adventures of a couple of runs to England. On the 11th December, 1915 ,the programme was varied. Invalided and wounded Indians were taken aboard at Boulogne, in France, and conveyed to Bombay, in India, at which port they arrived on January 8th, 1916. The 27th of that month saw the" Guildford Castle" anchored at the bar, near Basra, in the Persian Gulf, and a batch of wounded fighters from the Mesopotamian battlefields taken aboard and conveyed to Bombay. This work was continued to March, when the"Guildford Castle" was dismantled, and her fittings transferred to the hospital ship "Vita," which was of shallower draught, and better able to navigate the bar and get up to Basra. On 16th May, 1916, the " Vita," with our Sister aboard, sailed from Bombay for Basra, and from thence right on to the 22nd of September following. There was plenty of work and excitement in tending the invalided and wounded that were carried to and fro. Then there came a change, and our fellow townswoman was given the opportunity to tranship for England, where she arrived on 4th November of same year. Eleven days later she joined the nursing staff of the Harefield Hospital, Middlesex, doing good service and gaining much experience till the following July, 1917. On thenth of that month the well-known" Kanowna " set sail for Australia,bringing Nurse Loughrey with her,arriving in Melbourne on the Iithof September, as an active workertending our sick and wounded on the way. In January last, she joined the nursing staff at the Base Hospital, St. Kilda road, where she may now be found continuing the beneficent work of her profession.Many scenes and sights has she seen in her travels, briefly here enumerated. Into the last three years of her life has there been crowded an experience which in ordinary times would note be met with in the course of a lifetime. Equally with our boys, do our girls penetrate the mysterious unknown when, in their loyalty,they undertake to serve King and country in the time of war.
Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell Citizen Friday 12 April 1918 page 2
LOUGHRON, Mary McLean
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Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Nursing Service No 7 Stationary Hospital, Boulogne Born 02 August 1886 at Winchelsea, Vic. Daughter of William LOUGHRON and Mary nee McKINNON NOK Mrs. Edmund A THORNLEY (sister) of 'Kangatong' Hawkesdale, Vic. Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Embarked 14 April 1915 from Melbourne per 'Orontes' Arrived in UK May 1915 Enlisted 31 May 1915 Posted to France 08 June 1915 'A most excellent worker, young and capable. Highly trained in all branches of her profession. A gentlewoman 0 cheery manners, has worked with marked success - entirely suited for promotion to the rank of Matron.' Suffered R Surgical Herian 09 October 1915 Served in France - Picardie, Somme and Abbeville Sufferend Bronchil Catarrh 29 December 1916 Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) Renewal of contract 23 April 1917 Suffered cut on scalp followed by concussion 08 February 1918 Proceeded to England for demobilization 12 August 1919 Served 4 years and 122 days Returned to Australia 01 November 1919 per 'Orrieto' Did not marry Died 29 September 1972 at Grace McKellar House, Geelong, Vic. |
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Matron Loughron, born in Winchelsea, Vic, served as a nurse with the British Army in France in the Queen Alexandra Imperial Medical Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNSR) from the beginning of 1915 to the end of the First World War, and immediately afterwards as Matron of the Peace Conference Hospital in Paris. As Staff Nurse Loughron, she was Mentioned in Despatches on 30 April 1916 for gallant and distinguished conduct in the field. In 1917, Matron Loughron received the Royal Red Cross (2nd class) medal and after the end of the First World War, the Royal Red Cross (1st Class) medal.
Attached as nursing staff at Melbourne Hospital
Attached as nursing staff at Melbourne Hospital
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2622, position 69
Date of London Gazette: 15 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 5958, position 2
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2622, position 69
Date of London Gazette: 15 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 5958, position 2
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 4 October 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2627, position 44
Date of London Gazette: 4 June 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 5488, position 1
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 4 October 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2627, position 44
Date of London Gazette: 4 June 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 5488, position 1
After 40 Years - A Holiday
FOR the first time in almost 40 years Miss Mary McLean Loughron is to have a real holiday . . . a holiday without responsibility, and without any thought of the job she has left behind. In her Marne st, South Yarra flat, the other morning, Miss Loughron went back over the years and told me of her 40 years of service to those less fortunate than herself.
She has recently retired after 20 years as chief inspector for Victoria for the Child Welfare Department, and officer in charge of the Infant Life Protection Branch. Miss Loughran was the able leader of a team of 15 inspectors ... all
trained nurses. "It is a great wrench for me to leave that grand band of women," Miss Loughran told me, "but I thought it was time I had a rest."
At the end of this week she is off to Queensland for the holiday she has been looking forward to for close on 40 years.
After leaving school, Miss Loughran became a trainee nurse at the Melbourne Hospital. At the outbreak of World War 1 she joined the Army Nursing Service and spent the war years in France. She was three times mentioned in
despatches, and decorated by King George V with the Royal Red Cross (first and second class). Another rare distinction came her way when, at the order of the French Government, her portrait was painted by the famous artist Eugene Brenand. It was hung in the gallery of Portraits of the Allies in Luxembourg. She represents the British Army Nursing Service, and was painted in the indoor uniform of the Queen Alexandra Nursing Service.
After returning to Australia from her war service in France, Miss Loughran opened a private hospital at Camberwell, which she conducted for 10 years.
Miss Loughran has never missed an Anzac Day March, and since 1920 has each year placed a wreath on the Edith Cavell memorial each Anzac morning.
And now Miss Loughran is to have a holiday.
The Argus Tuesday 14 June 1949 page 3s
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FOR the first time in almost 40 years Miss Mary McLean Loughron is to have a real holiday . . . a holiday without responsibility, and without any thought of the job she has left behind. In her Marne st, South Yarra flat, the other morning, Miss Loughron went back over the years and told me of her 40 years of service to those less fortunate than herself.
She has recently retired after 20 years as chief inspector for Victoria for the Child Welfare Department, and officer in charge of the Infant Life Protection Branch. Miss Loughran was the able leader of a team of 15 inspectors ... all
trained nurses. "It is a great wrench for me to leave that grand band of women," Miss Loughran told me, "but I thought it was time I had a rest."
At the end of this week she is off to Queensland for the holiday she has been looking forward to for close on 40 years.
After leaving school, Miss Loughran became a trainee nurse at the Melbourne Hospital. At the outbreak of World War 1 she joined the Army Nursing Service and spent the war years in France. She was three times mentioned in
despatches, and decorated by King George V with the Royal Red Cross (first and second class). Another rare distinction came her way when, at the order of the French Government, her portrait was painted by the famous artist Eugene Brenand. It was hung in the gallery of Portraits of the Allies in Luxembourg. She represents the British Army Nursing Service, and was painted in the indoor uniform of the Queen Alexandra Nursing Service.
After returning to Australia from her war service in France, Miss Loughran opened a private hospital at Camberwell, which she conducted for 10 years.
Miss Loughran has never missed an Anzac Day March, and since 1920 has each year placed a wreath on the Edith Cavell memorial each Anzac morning.
And now Miss Loughran is to have a holiday.
The Argus Tuesday 14 June 1949 page 3s
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LOVE, Agnes
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Staff Nurse/Sister
AANS – No1 Section Sea Transport Staff Born 10 March 1886 in Killeter, Ireland Daughter of Rev. George Clarke LOVE and Margaret Georgina nee BEATTIE Of Strathalbyn, SA Age 30 years Training Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 14 August 1916 at Adelaide, SA Embarked 19 December 1916 in Sydney per “Orontes” Duty on ships “Themistocles’ “ Marathon” “Suevic” Service in England between transports Promoted to Sister 31 December 1918 Returned to Australia 02 December 1919 per “Shropshire” On Duty Accidentally fractured her arm on board ship Appointment terminated 19 April 1920 Continued to nurse at No 7 AGH after discharge Did not marry Died 26 June 1957 Aged 71 years Resided Malvern, SA Buried Centennial Park Cemetery - site expired |
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LOVE, Grace Lacy
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Staff Nurse/Sister
AANS – No1 Hospital Ship “Karoola” Born 1886 in West Derby, Lancashire, England Daughter of Alexander LOVE and Janet nee McMINN Age 26 years Enlisted 09 July 1915 Embarked 17 July 1915 per “Orsova” Service on Hospital Ship “Karoola” throughout the war Appendectomy in 1915 and Influenza November 1918 Returned to Australia 18 May 1919 per “Karoola” Appointment Terminated 18 May 1919 Did not marry Died 07 February 1946 at Glenelg, SA Resided Everard Park, SA Aged 58 years Buried West Terrace Cemetery Kendrew Oval Row 21 site 15 SLSA B26285/153 |
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Woman Drowned At Glenelg
A young couple on the beach opposite the Broadway, Glenelg South, about 11.3O p.m. yesterday saw
an elderly woman walk into the sea. The man ran into the water and dragged her to the shore.
Efforts made to revive her failed. The woman was identified as Miss Grace Love, of Everard Court,
Anzac Highway. Everard Park. She served as a nursing sister in the 1914-18 war.
The Advertiser Friday 08 February 1946 page 9
A young couple on the beach opposite the Broadway, Glenelg South, about 11.3O p.m. yesterday saw
an elderly woman walk into the sea. The man ran into the water and dragged her to the shore.
Efforts made to revive her failed. The woman was identified as Miss Grace Love, of Everard Court,
Anzac Highway. Everard Park. She served as a nursing sister in the 1914-18 war.
The Advertiser Friday 08 February 1946 page 9
LOVE, Isabella Small
Nurse
AANS
Born 1874 in West Derby, Lancashire, England
Daughter of Alexander LOVE and Janet nee McMINN
Sister to Grace Lacey LOVE - AANS
Age 36 years
Resided Croydon, SA
Occupation Nurse
Enlisted 26 August 1915
Embarked 26 August 1915 per “Morea”
Service in Egypt and France
Promoted to Sister 01 August 1918
Invalided to Australia 03 July 1917 per “Karoola”
Discharged as medically unfit (rheumatism and myalgia) 05 October 1917
Did not marry
Died 05 January 1957 in WA
Buried Kondinin Cemetery
AANS
Born 1874 in West Derby, Lancashire, England
Daughter of Alexander LOVE and Janet nee McMINN
Sister to Grace Lacey LOVE - AANS
Age 36 years
Resided Croydon, SA
Occupation Nurse
Enlisted 26 August 1915
Embarked 26 August 1915 per “Morea”
Service in Egypt and France
Promoted to Sister 01 August 1918
Invalided to Australia 03 July 1917 per “Karoola”
Discharged as medically unfit (rheumatism and myalgia) 05 October 1917
Did not marry
Died 05 January 1957 in WA
Buried Kondinin Cemetery
LOVE, Janet Birrell
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 09 January 1887 in West Derby, Lancashire, England
Daughter of Alexander LOVE and Janet nee McMINN
Arrived in Australia 11912
Enlisted 19 August 1915
Embarked 26 August 1915 per “Morea”
Service in Egypt, France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Ill with Pleurisy and Bronchitis in April 1917
Returned to Australia 27 December 1918 per “Sardinia”
Discharged as medically unfit (Otitis Media – inflammation of the middle ear, as a result of previous infection) 04 September 1920
Married in WA – Herbert James SYKES
Died 19 October 1963 in WA
Buried Kondinin Cemetery
AANS
Born 09 January 1887 in West Derby, Lancashire, England
Daughter of Alexander LOVE and Janet nee McMINN
Arrived in Australia 11912
Enlisted 19 August 1915
Embarked 26 August 1915 per “Morea”
Service in Egypt, France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Ill with Pleurisy and Bronchitis in April 1917
Returned to Australia 27 December 1918 per “Sardinia”
Discharged as medically unfit (Otitis Media – inflammation of the middle ear, as a result of previous infection) 04 September 1920
Married in WA – Herbert James SYKES
Died 19 October 1963 in WA
Buried Kondinin Cemetery
LOVELL, Ilma Emily May
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Armidale, NSW Daughter of Thomas LOVELL and Selina nee MURPHY Of Luton, via Yamco, NSW Aged 25 years Enlisted 06 June 1917 in Melbourne per 'Runic' Embarked 13 September 1917 Served in Abbassia, Egypt Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per 'Hungaria' Appointment terminated 27 August 1919 Read more here |
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Miss Lovell To Be Matron Of Dudley Home
THE APPOINTMENT of Miss Ilma Lovell as matron of the Newcastle and District Red Cross Home at Dudley was made yesterday at a special meeting of the executive in Sydney. The announcement has been received with much pleasure by Red Cross workers in Newcastle. Miss Lovell is well known. She has been Matron of Wallsend District Hospital for the past 13 years. In the 1914-18 war she served for two and a half years in Egypt at the 14th Australian General Hospital at Abbassia. On her return to Australia she returned to Wallsend Hospital as senior sister. Before becoming Matron, she had charge of country hospitals at Bega, Muswellbrook and Bingara. Matron Lovell will take over the home on March 10. She expects to finish at Wallsend Hospital at the
end of next week. She is looking forward to her new job. She said yesterday that it would be
good to be back in the service. Her military experience will make her invaluable to the Dudley Home Committee.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate Wednesday 19 February 1941 page 8
Matron To Stay With Red Cross
Miss Ilma Lovell, who has been Matron of Dudley Red Cross Home for more than 10 years, will probably remain with the Red Cross Society after the closing of the Home. The Chairman of the New South Wales Division of the Australian Red Cross (Mr. F. J. Clack) told Newcastle Red Cross yesterday that the home would be closed because of economic reasons. Matron Lovell said yesterday that she believed she would be transferred to one of the society's convalescent homes in Sydney. Matron Lovell, who comes from Cardiff, trained at Wallsend District Hospital. She served with the 1st A.I.F, in Egypt for 2 years in World War I and was later senior sister at Wallsend. She was later Matron at Bingara, Bega, and Muswellbrook Hospitals. She returned to Wallsend Hospital and was Matron there for 13 years before becoming Matron of Dudley Red Cross Home.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate Friday 20 July 1951 page 4
THE APPOINTMENT of Miss Ilma Lovell as matron of the Newcastle and District Red Cross Home at Dudley was made yesterday at a special meeting of the executive in Sydney. The announcement has been received with much pleasure by Red Cross workers in Newcastle. Miss Lovell is well known. She has been Matron of Wallsend District Hospital for the past 13 years. In the 1914-18 war she served for two and a half years in Egypt at the 14th Australian General Hospital at Abbassia. On her return to Australia she returned to Wallsend Hospital as senior sister. Before becoming Matron, she had charge of country hospitals at Bega, Muswellbrook and Bingara. Matron Lovell will take over the home on March 10. She expects to finish at Wallsend Hospital at the
end of next week. She is looking forward to her new job. She said yesterday that it would be
good to be back in the service. Her military experience will make her invaluable to the Dudley Home Committee.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate Wednesday 19 February 1941 page 8
Matron To Stay With Red Cross
Miss Ilma Lovell, who has been Matron of Dudley Red Cross Home for more than 10 years, will probably remain with the Red Cross Society after the closing of the Home. The Chairman of the New South Wales Division of the Australian Red Cross (Mr. F. J. Clack) told Newcastle Red Cross yesterday that the home would be closed because of economic reasons. Matron Lovell said yesterday that she believed she would be transferred to one of the society's convalescent homes in Sydney. Matron Lovell, who comes from Cardiff, trained at Wallsend District Hospital. She served with the 1st A.I.F, in Egypt for 2 years in World War I and was later senior sister at Wallsend. She was later Matron at Bingara, Bega, and Muswellbrook Hospitals. She returned to Wallsend Hospital and was Matron there for 13 years before becoming Matron of Dudley Red Cross Home.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate Friday 20 July 1951 page 4
LOVELL, Ilma Gertrude
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Sister
AANS Born 1882 in Birregurra, Vic Daughter of Henry LOVELL and Letitia Flora nee HAYES (died during daughter’s service) Sister of Mrs. K WALDECK Age 29 years Training Melbourne Hospital Enlisted 19 May 1915 Embarked 24 May 1915 Service in Lemnos, Egypt, Brighton, France and on the field Promoted to Sister 05 July 1917 Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Orsova” On Duty Appointment terminated 29 November 1919 Died 02 October 1934 suddenly, at Hamel Hospital 88 Colin St., West Perth Aged 51 years Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Anglican SC 0151 Occupation at time of death Matron |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 889, position 24 Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919 Location in London Gazette: Page 34, position Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class for services in France and Flanders |
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The Late Matron Lovell.
The funeral of the late Matron. I. G. Lovell, of Hamer Hospital, West Perth, took place in the Church Of England Cemetery, Karrakatta, yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering, the Ven. Archdeacon C. L. Riley officiating.
The West Australia Thursday 04 October 1934 page 23
DEATH OF MILITARY NURSE.
The sudden death occurred last night of Sister Ilma Gertrude Lovell, who was formerly a sister at the
Children's Hospital, Perth, prior to, and after her return from war service. Lately she had been
associated with Matron Homan in the conduct of Hamel House, Colin-streets .For her services
abroad with the Australian Army Nursing, Service, Miss Lovell was awarded the R.R.C. The funeral
will take place today at Karrakatta Cemetery at 4.15 p.m.
The West Australian Wednesday 3 October 1934 page 5
The funeral of the late Matron. I. G. Lovell, of Hamer Hospital, West Perth, took place in the Church Of England Cemetery, Karrakatta, yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering, the Ven. Archdeacon C. L. Riley officiating.
The West Australia Thursday 04 October 1934 page 23
DEATH OF MILITARY NURSE.
The sudden death occurred last night of Sister Ilma Gertrude Lovell, who was formerly a sister at the
Children's Hospital, Perth, prior to, and after her return from war service. Lately she had been
associated with Matron Homan in the conduct of Hamel House, Colin-streets .For her services
abroad with the Australian Army Nursing, Service, Miss Lovell was awarded the R.R.C. The funeral
will take place today at Karrakatta Cemetery at 4.15 p.m.
The West Australian Wednesday 3 October 1934 page 5
LOW, Annie Lyon
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Sister
AANS Born Paddington, Sydney Daughter of Mr. Alexander Cuthbert LOW and Sarah Jane nee SMITH Age 30 years Enlisted 17 June 1916 Embarked 02 September 1916 in Sydney per “Kashgar” Service in India and England Promoted to Sister 02 September 1918 Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per “Kanowna” On Duty Appointment terminated 11 December 1919 Repatriation contact 21 December 1960 Married Arthur Herbert SAVAGE Died 1966 in NSW |
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Photographs courtesy of Dee and Greg Wrightson
Sister Low Back.
Sister Annie Low, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Low, of Mudgee, arrived home on Tuesday of last week after an absence of three years and three months, during which period she was on duty in military hospitals in India, France, Egypt, and England. Sister Low returned on the Kanowna, on board of which she did duty all through the voyage. Miss Lowe is delighted to be back in Australia and in Mudgee once more. The Low family played a prominent part in the war. Two daughters each saw very lengthy service abroad, while Private Tom Low answered the call, and after many hits with the enemy was severely wounded in France. The other member of the family, Mr. Will Low, made several attempts to follow his brother and sisters to the fighting theatre but was rejected.
Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 13 November 1919 page 19
Sister Annie Low, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. C. Low, of Mudgee, arrived home on Tuesday of last week after an absence of three years and three months, during which period she was on duty in military hospitals in India, France, Egypt, and England. Sister Low returned on the Kanowna, on board of which she did duty all through the voyage. Miss Lowe is delighted to be back in Australia and in Mudgee once more. The Low family played a prominent part in the war. Two daughters each saw very lengthy service abroad, while Private Tom Low answered the call, and after many hits with the enemy was severely wounded in France. The other member of the family, Mr. Will Low, made several attempts to follow his brother and sisters to the fighting theatre but was rejected.
Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 13 November 1919 page 19
LOW, Charlotte Gertrude
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1893 in Pambula, NSW Daughter of David LOW and Blanche May nee JORDON Age 24 years Enlisted 18 June 1917 Embarked 07 October 1917 per “Runic” Immediately fell ill upon landing in Egypt and hospitalized for 3 months, cause unrecorded Further 6 months rest in Australia recommended Returned to Australia 14 April 1918 per “Kanowna” Discharged as medically unfit 20 November 1918 Married Henry Cuthbert HILL in 1922 Died 05 November 1976 at War Veterans Home, Narrabeen, NSW Late of Tumut, NSW |
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LOW, Nea Mary
Courtesy of Malcolm Harrison
Sister
AANS
Born 1888 in Mudgee, NSW
Daughter of Mr. Alexander Cuthbert LOW and Sarah Jane nee SMITH
Sister to Annie Lyon LOW
Age 28 years
Enlisted 16 June 1916
Embarked 02 September 1916 in Sydney per “Kashgar”
Service in India and England
Promoted to Sister 29 May 1918
Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per “Ypringa” On Duty
Appointment terminated 26 September 1919
Repatriation contact 05 May 1959
Married name George Arthur JONES in Mudgee, NSW in 1920
Died in 25 February 1966 at Sandringham, Vic.
Late of Singleton, formerly of Mudgee
AANS
Born 1888 in Mudgee, NSW
Daughter of Mr. Alexander Cuthbert LOW and Sarah Jane nee SMITH
Sister to Annie Lyon LOW
Age 28 years
Enlisted 16 June 1916
Embarked 02 September 1916 in Sydney per “Kashgar”
Service in India and England
Promoted to Sister 29 May 1918
Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per “Ypringa” On Duty
Appointment terminated 26 September 1919
Repatriation contact 05 May 1959
Married name George Arthur JONES in Mudgee, NSW in 1920
Died in 25 February 1966 at Sandringham, Vic.
Late of Singleton, formerly of Mudgee
The Sisters Low
Sister Nea Low, daughter of Mr and Mrs. A Low, of Market Street, Mudgee, is expected back in Australia the first week in July, per the s.s. 'Ypringa'. Mrs. Low will journey to Sydney to meet her sister Annie Low, another daughter is still on duty in England. The sisters Low have been on duty in England, India, Egypt and France, and their many friends will be pleased to welcome them home again.
Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 26 June 1919 page 15
Sister Nea Low, daughter of Mr and Mrs. A Low, of Market Street, Mudgee, is expected back in Australia the first week in July, per the s.s. 'Ypringa'. Mrs. Low will journey to Sydney to meet her sister Annie Low, another daughter is still on duty in England. The sisters Low have been on duty in England, India, Egypt and France, and their many friends will be pleased to welcome them home again.
Mudgee Guardian and North Western Representative Thursday 26 June 1919 page 15
LOWE, Annie Alice
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1890 in Grafton, NSW
Daughter of Frederick A LOWE and Isabella nee CAMERON
Of South Grafton, NSW
Enlisted 10 May 1917
Aged 26 years
Embarked 09 June 1917 from Sydney per 'Mooltan'
Served in Salonika
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per 'Nestor'
Appointment terminated 04 August 1919
Married John William FARRAR
Died 29 June 1943 in Petersham, NSW
Late of Peterhsam, NSW
AANS
Born 1890 in Grafton, NSW
Daughter of Frederick A LOWE and Isabella nee CAMERON
Of South Grafton, NSW
Enlisted 10 May 1917
Aged 26 years
Embarked 09 June 1917 from Sydney per 'Mooltan'
Served in Salonika
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per 'Nestor'
Appointment terminated 04 August 1919
Married John William FARRAR
Died 29 June 1943 in Petersham, NSW
Late of Peterhsam, NSW
LOWE, Elma Constance Apsley
Masseuse
AANS
Born October 1891 near Wellington, NSW
Daughter of May WOTTON
Resided Orange, NSW
Employed as a masseuse when enlisting in the Army
Enlisted 01 November 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 04 April 1916 per 'Orsova'
Service on “Karoola” “Nestor” and in England as a Masseuse
Resigned appointment in England 07 July 1917 due to marriage
Married Lieutenant William Leith Gardiner LAMROCK
The couple settled in Tidworth, England with their first child being born the following year.
The family returned to Australia in early 1919.
They settled in Crookwell, with three more children added to the family.
The couple relocated later in life to the Central Coast
Died 19 June 1970 at Wamberal, NSW
Aged 78 years
AANS
Born October 1891 near Wellington, NSW
Daughter of May WOTTON
Resided Orange, NSW
Employed as a masseuse when enlisting in the Army
Enlisted 01 November 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 04 April 1916 per 'Orsova'
Service on “Karoola” “Nestor” and in England as a Masseuse
Resigned appointment in England 07 July 1917 due to marriage
Married Lieutenant William Leith Gardiner LAMROCK
The couple settled in Tidworth, England with their first child being born the following year.
The family returned to Australia in early 1919.
They settled in Crookwell, with three more children added to the family.
The couple relocated later in life to the Central Coast
Died 19 June 1970 at Wamberal, NSW
Aged 78 years
LOWE, Frances (Fannie) Louisa
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Sister
AANS 1st AGH Born 1865 in Balmain, NSW Daughter of Thomas James and Mary LOWE Sister of Julia June LOWE Of 'Mathos' Dutric Street, Randwick, NSW Aged 40 years Enlisted 24 April 1915 Embarked 08 December 1916 per 'Oxfordshire' Served in Abbassia Returned to Australia 09 May 1919 per 'Kildonian Castle' Appointment terminated 17 June 1919 Did not marry Died 24 June 1937 at Sydney, NSW Photograph Sunday News Sunday 25 May 1919 page 11 |
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Mentioned in despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 879, position 132
Date of London Gazette: 31 December 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 15229, position 96
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 879, position 132
Date of London Gazette: 31 December 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 15229, position 96
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SISTER F. L. LOWE.
Assistant Matron Retires. THIRTY-THREE YEARS' SERVICE. On June 1 Miss Fannie Lowe, assistant matron of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, retired after 33 years' service. Sister Lowe was trained at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. In 1915 she enlisted for active service with the 3rd Australian General Hospital, as one of the senior sisters, and served on Lemnos Island until the evacuation of Gallipoli. She proceeded to Cairo and was appointed temporary matron to No. 4 Auxiliary Hospital until recalled to Sydney by the hospital authorities. She left again for war service in 1916. She was lecturer to first-year nurses and practical demonstrator for all years. She was also lecturer to fourth-year medical students on practical work. She is vice president of the Australian Army Nursing Sisters' League, and one of the original members of the committee of the Nurses' Association. The Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 17 June 1933 page 14 |
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SISTER F. LOWE
CASINO, Friday.
Sister Fanny Lowe, aged 68 years, a sister of Mr. John Lowe, of Casino, died at her home at Randwick yesterday. She was on the nursing staff of Prince Alfred Hospital for over 30 years. In 1914 she left with the A.I.F. and was for a time stationed on Lemnos Island and later was on service with the A.I.F. in charge of a large number of nurses. She served during the war in France and Egypt, and is remembered by many returned men for her skilful and kindly attention.
Northern Star Saturday 26 June 1937 page 11
SISTER FRANCES LOWE.
Sister Frances Louisa Lowe, whose death occurred early yesterday morning, was one of the best known nurses in New South Wales. The possessor of a wide medical knowledge, her services were in great demand,and she was highly regarded by members of the medical profession. She received her training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 1900, and served there until 1915, when she went abroad to devote her services to the wounded Australian soldiers. She was stationed with No. 3 General Hospital at Lemnos, and later went to France. During the war she made a visit to Australia as chief nurse in a hospital ship, and soon after returned to France.
At the end of the war Sister Lowe became assistant matron at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, a position she held until her retirement in 1933. After her retirement she remained actively connected with the Ex Trainees' Association.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 25 June 1937 page 9
CASINO, Friday.
Sister Fanny Lowe, aged 68 years, a sister of Mr. John Lowe, of Casino, died at her home at Randwick yesterday. She was on the nursing staff of Prince Alfred Hospital for over 30 years. In 1914 she left with the A.I.F. and was for a time stationed on Lemnos Island and later was on service with the A.I.F. in charge of a large number of nurses. She served during the war in France and Egypt, and is remembered by many returned men for her skilful and kindly attention.
Northern Star Saturday 26 June 1937 page 11
SISTER FRANCES LOWE.
Sister Frances Louisa Lowe, whose death occurred early yesterday morning, was one of the best known nurses in New South Wales. The possessor of a wide medical knowledge, her services were in great demand,and she was highly regarded by members of the medical profession. She received her training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in 1900, and served there until 1915, when she went abroad to devote her services to the wounded Australian soldiers. She was stationed with No. 3 General Hospital at Lemnos, and later went to France. During the war she made a visit to Australia as chief nurse in a hospital ship, and soon after returned to France.
At the end of the war Sister Lowe became assistant matron at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, a position she held until her retirement in 1933. After her retirement she remained actively connected with the Ex Trainees' Association.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 25 June 1937 page 9
LOWEN, Blanche Ida
Staff Nurse
Australian Nursing Service
Born 05 September 1889 at Woodside SA
Daughter of Edwin Waybrett LOWEN and Mary Jane nee BARNES
Of 157 Fisher Street, Malvern
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Miss Hand’s Private Hospital
Enlisted 01 February 1918 at Keswick
Embarked 09 November 1918
Served in Bombay & Bangalore
Returned to Australia per ‘Janus’ 11 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 10 February 1966 at Hawthorn Private Hospital
Cause of death Arterioslerotic heart disease
Aged 76 years
Resided Kingston, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery West Gardens RB W25 48
Australian Nursing Service
Born 05 September 1889 at Woodside SA
Daughter of Edwin Waybrett LOWEN and Mary Jane nee BARNES
Of 157 Fisher Street, Malvern
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Miss Hand’s Private Hospital
Enlisted 01 February 1918 at Keswick
Embarked 09 November 1918
Served in Bombay & Bangalore
Returned to Australia per ‘Janus’ 11 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 10 February 1966 at Hawthorn Private Hospital
Cause of death Arterioslerotic heart disease
Aged 76 years
Resided Kingston, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery West Gardens RB W25 48
LOWICK, Clara Marina Toinette
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 in St. Leonard, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Robert Warne LOWICK and Annie nee ARMITAGE
Age 31 years
Enlisted 21 July 1916
Embarked per “Orsova”
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia per ‘Ascanius” from Egypt
Discharged 26 October 1916
Re-enlisted 16 October 1918
Embarked 16 October 1918 in Sydney per “Malta”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 01 December 1919
Appointment terminated 21 January 1920
Repatriation contact 07 July 1960
Did not marry
Died 29 February 1968 in St. Leonards, NSW
AANS
Born 1884 in St. Leonard, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Robert Warne LOWICK and Annie nee ARMITAGE
Age 31 years
Enlisted 21 July 1916
Embarked per “Orsova”
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia per ‘Ascanius” from Egypt
Discharged 26 October 1916
Re-enlisted 16 October 1918
Embarked 16 October 1918 in Sydney per “Malta”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 01 December 1919
Appointment terminated 21 January 1920
Repatriation contact 07 July 1960
Did not marry
Died 29 February 1968 in St. Leonards, NSW
LOWICK, Jessie (Elsie) Irene Warne
Born 1888 in St. Leonards, NSW
Daughter of Robert Warne LOWICK and Annie nee ARMITAGE
Embarked from Melbourne per 'Mabua' 05 April 1915
Disembarked at Suez 01 May 1915
Joined for duty at Alexandria 20 June 1915 17th General Hospital
Duty on 'Dunluce Castle' 23 December 1915 - 21 May 1916
15th General Hospital Alexandria 21 May 1916 - 16 December 1917
Appointed Acting sister Alexandria 16 December 1917
15th General Hospital Alexandria 10 March 1918 - 24 May 1918
19th General Hospital Alexandria 24 May 1918 - 01 July 1918
Served in Egypt from 12 May 1916 to 20 June 1918
Awarded Royal Red Cross (in newspaper article but no mention on Service Records)
'Miss Essie I Lowick has worked in the wards of this hospital since 21 May 1918 during this time her work has been satisfactory and & consider her suitable for further Military Employment'
Embarked for Egypt 04 May 1918
Resignation of service 20 June 1918 on account of marriage
Married Baldwyn LOWICK in Cairo in 1918
She and her husband lived in Singapore
C/- Love, Bingham & Matthews Singapore
Returned to Australia.
She died 27 July 1975 in New South Wales.
Late of Mosman formerly of Singapore.
Daughter of Robert Warne LOWICK and Annie nee ARMITAGE
Embarked from Melbourne per 'Mabua' 05 April 1915
Disembarked at Suez 01 May 1915
Joined for duty at Alexandria 20 June 1915 17th General Hospital
Duty on 'Dunluce Castle' 23 December 1915 - 21 May 1916
15th General Hospital Alexandria 21 May 1916 - 16 December 1917
Appointed Acting sister Alexandria 16 December 1917
15th General Hospital Alexandria 10 March 1918 - 24 May 1918
19th General Hospital Alexandria 24 May 1918 - 01 July 1918
Served in Egypt from 12 May 1916 to 20 June 1918
Awarded Royal Red Cross (in newspaper article but no mention on Service Records)
'Miss Essie I Lowick has worked in the wards of this hospital since 21 May 1918 during this time her work has been satisfactory and & consider her suitable for further Military Employment'
Embarked for Egypt 04 May 1918
Resignation of service 20 June 1918 on account of marriage
Married Baldwyn LOWICK in Cairo in 1918
She and her husband lived in Singapore
C/- Love, Bingham & Matthews Singapore
Returned to Australia.
She died 27 July 1975 in New South Wales.
Late of Mosman formerly of Singapore.
LOWICK, Lily Hebe
Nurse
New Zealand Hospital in England
Born in 1886 in St Leonards, NSW
She married Dr Patrick Augustine Ardagh in 1914, New Zealand.
She was a nurse at the New Zealand Hospital in England during the war.
Her husband was awarded a C.B.E and also awarded the Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross and MID during WW1. He was a Brigadier in WW2 and was MiD.
He died on service in England in 1944.
Lily died 13 January 1964 and was buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery in Canterbury, New Zealand.
New Zealand Hospital in England
Born in 1886 in St Leonards, NSW
She married Dr Patrick Augustine Ardagh in 1914, New Zealand.
She was a nurse at the New Zealand Hospital in England during the war.
Her husband was awarded a C.B.E and also awarded the Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross and MID during WW1. He was a Brigadier in WW2 and was MiD.
He died on service in England in 1944.
Lily died 13 January 1964 and was buried Ruru Lawn Cemetery in Canterbury, New Zealand.
Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Ardagh, of Christ-church, New Zealand, and their daughter, Miss Ann Ardagh, who have been In Sydney since the beginning of the year, left for New Zealand by the Awatea last night. Mrs. Ardagh is a sister of Miss R. Lowick, of Mosman, and of Mrs. A. Harvey, of Singapore, who is staying with Miss Lowick. Just before she left Christchurch Miss Ardagh announced her engagement to Mr. James McVeigh, son of the late Mr. Charles McVeigh and Mrs. McVeigh, of Dunedin.
Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 22 January 1938 page 19
Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 22 January 1938 page 19
The Four Lawrey Sisters From left to right: Sister Joyce Lowrey, Sister Olivia A. Lowrey, Sister Hazel Violet Lowrey, and Sister Bessie Lowrey.
The four are daughters of Mr. Joseph Lowrey, Hazel Glen, Stroud. A fifth daughter, who is following the
nursing profession, voluntered, but her services were not accepted
The Sunday Times (NSW) Sunday 22 June 1919 page 11
nursing profession, voluntered, but her services were not accepted
The Sunday Times (NSW) Sunday 22 June 1919 page 11
LOWREY, Bessie
Staff Nurse
ANNS
Daughter of Joseph LOWREY and Olivia Ann nee DAUNT
Did not marry
Died 07 January 1964 in Dungog, NSW
Sister Bessie Lowrey, A.A.N.S., served in India from September, 1916. to February of this year, returning to Australia in March last. Before she enlisted she was matron of the Wallsend Hospital, and she resumed duty there a few weeks ago.
Sunday Times Sunday 22 June 1919 page 1
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ANNS
Daughter of Joseph LOWREY and Olivia Ann nee DAUNT
Did not marry
Died 07 January 1964 in Dungog, NSW
Sister Bessie Lowrey, A.A.N.S., served in India from September, 1916. to February of this year, returning to Australia in March last. Before she enlisted she was matron of the Wallsend Hospital, and she resumed duty there a few weeks ago.
Sunday Times Sunday 22 June 1919 page 1
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LOWREY, Joyce
Sister
Born 1895 in Stroud, NSW
Daughter of Joseph LOWREY and Olivia Ann nee DAUNT
Married Selby Materman MANUEL in 1926
Died 1987 in Emmaville, NSW
Buried Emmaville Cemetery
Sister Joyce Lowrey volunteered for military service and was accepted in 1918, but hostilities ceased before she was called up.
Sunday Times Sunday 22 June 1919 page 1
Born 1895 in Stroud, NSW
Daughter of Joseph LOWREY and Olivia Ann nee DAUNT
Married Selby Materman MANUEL in 1926
Died 1987 in Emmaville, NSW
Buried Emmaville Cemetery
Sister Joyce Lowrey volunteered for military service and was accepted in 1918, but hostilities ceased before she was called up.
Sunday Times Sunday 22 June 1919 page 1
LOWREY, Olivia Annie
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Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Unit Born 1887 Daughter of Joseph LOWREY and Olivia Ann nee DAUNT Resided Hazel Glen, Stroud, NSW Served with QAIMNSR 18 December 1915 to 26 June 1919 Posted to Wharncliffe War Hosptial Embarked for France 24 August 1918 Served at No 8 General Hospital |
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'This lady has served under my supervision since 26 August 1918. I have found her a good, conscientious medical and surgical nurse and is a capable ward manager. She is observant, punctual in the discharge of duties and kind to the patients. She maintains good discipline and shows ability in instructing and managing the orderlies. She has not acted in a higher rank than that of Sister while serving with this unit. Suitable for promotion in due course.'
Transferred to Wharncillfe War Hospital for temporary duty pending repatriation 24 April 1919
Embarked for Australia 21 May 1919 per 'Osterley'
Appointment terminated 26 June 1919
Died 13 October 1950 at RGH, Concord, NSW
Late of Stroud, North Coast
Sister Olivia Lowrey, of the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, was on the staffs of military hospitals in England from November, 191 5, to August, 1918, when she went to France. She remained in France until April last, and is at present in England awaiting return to Australia.
Sunday Times Sunday 22 June 1919 page 11
MATRON LOWREY.
Matron O. A, Lowrey of the Red Cross Sanatorium, 'Bodington,' Wentworth Falls, and who is keenly interested in a proposal for a hospital for both soldiers and civilians, was trained at the Sydney Hospital and was on the staff for seven years. When England called for volunteers urgently to nurse their wounded, although she had already volunteered under the A.I.F-, she grasped the opportunity to get away quickly,and joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Unit in December, 1915, and served in England and France. After six months' duty she was promoted Divisional Sister and was given charge of a division, of four wards. She was also night superintendent twice at Wharncliffe War Hospital, England, where there were 2,500 sick and wounded. She returned in July, 1919, and was then appointed Matron of the District Hospital,Wagga Wagga, a position she occupied for four years
Sunday Times (Sydney NSW) Sunday 21 June 1925 page 6
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Transferred to Wharncillfe War Hospital for temporary duty pending repatriation 24 April 1919
Embarked for Australia 21 May 1919 per 'Osterley'
Appointment terminated 26 June 1919
Died 13 October 1950 at RGH, Concord, NSW
Late of Stroud, North Coast
Sister Olivia Lowrey, of the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, was on the staffs of military hospitals in England from November, 191 5, to August, 1918, when she went to France. She remained in France until April last, and is at present in England awaiting return to Australia.
Sunday Times Sunday 22 June 1919 page 11
MATRON LOWREY.
Matron O. A, Lowrey of the Red Cross Sanatorium, 'Bodington,' Wentworth Falls, and who is keenly interested in a proposal for a hospital for both soldiers and civilians, was trained at the Sydney Hospital and was on the staff for seven years. When England called for volunteers urgently to nurse their wounded, although she had already volunteered under the A.I.F-, she grasped the opportunity to get away quickly,and joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Unit in December, 1915, and served in England and France. After six months' duty she was promoted Divisional Sister and was given charge of a division, of four wards. She was also night superintendent twice at Wharncliffe War Hospital, England, where there were 2,500 sick and wounded. She returned in July, 1919, and was then appointed Matron of the District Hospital,Wagga Wagga, a position she occupied for four years
Sunday Times (Sydney NSW) Sunday 21 June 1925 page 6
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LOWREY, Violet Hazel
Sister
AANS
Born 1889
Daughter of Joseph LOWREY and Olivia Ann nee DAUNT
Enlisted 17 June 1916
Embarked 03 September 1916
Appointment terminated 02 October 1919
Married Ernest Thomas MATTHEWS in 1932
Died 1964 in Auburn, NSW
Sister Hazel Lowrey, A.A.N.S., served in India from September, 1916, to November, 1918, and for the next two months in Egypt. She is now in England military nursing.
Sunday Times (Sydney NSW) Sunday 21 June 1925 page 6
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AANS
Born 1889
Daughter of Joseph LOWREY and Olivia Ann nee DAUNT
Enlisted 17 June 1916
Embarked 03 September 1916
Appointment terminated 02 October 1919
Married Ernest Thomas MATTHEWS in 1932
Died 1964 in Auburn, NSW
Sister Hazel Lowrey, A.A.N.S., served in India from September, 1916, to November, 1918, and for the next two months in Egypt. She is now in England military nursing.
Sunday Times (Sydney NSW) Sunday 21 June 1925 page 6
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LOWRIE, Jean
Sister
AANS
Born Dunnolly, Vic
Daughter of William LOWRIE and Catherine nee CRONIN
Age 35 years
Enlisted 12 March 1915
Service briefly, in Egypt, France and Hospital Ship “Karoola”
Returned to Australia 10 October 1916 per “Karoola”
Appointment terminated 23 May 1917
There is a Jean Lowrie who died in Bendigo and was buried 29 August 1951 in Bendigo Cemetery Mon G4 19445
AANS
Born Dunnolly, Vic
Daughter of William LOWRIE and Catherine nee CRONIN
Age 35 years
Enlisted 12 March 1915
Service briefly, in Egypt, France and Hospital Ship “Karoola”
Returned to Australia 10 October 1916 per “Karoola”
Appointment terminated 23 May 1917
There is a Jean Lowrie who died in Bendigo and was buried 29 August 1951 in Bendigo Cemetery Mon G4 19445
LOWRIE, Kathyrine/Katharine Annie
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Catherine Annie LOWRIE 17 December 1885 in Swan Hill, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas LOWRIE and Margaret nee WILKINSON
Age 31 years
Training Mill Hospital, Vic
Enlisted 05 July 1917
Embarked 31 August 1917 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service in Egypt, Salonika and England
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per “Norman” On Duty
Appointment terminated 17 October 1919
Married Rev. Thomas LANCASTER
Died 25 June 1961 in Vic.
Resided Kew, Vic.
AANS
Born Catherine Annie LOWRIE 17 December 1885 in Swan Hill, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas LOWRIE and Margaret nee WILKINSON
Age 31 years
Training Mill Hospital, Vic
Enlisted 05 July 1917
Embarked 31 August 1917 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service in Egypt, Salonika and England
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per “Norman” On Duty
Appointment terminated 17 October 1919
Married Rev. Thomas LANCASTER
Died 25 June 1961 in Vic.
Resided Kew, Vic.
LOXTON, Hilda Mary
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Sister
Australian Red Cross Born 1879 in Inverell, NSW Daughter of John Frederick LOXTON and Mary Elizabeth nee MOLINEAUX Embarked for France from NSW per 'Kanowna' July 1916 Did not marry Died 07 August 1963 in North Sydney, NSW |
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Mobile Surgical Hospital No 1. The hospital was established by Mrs Mary Borden-Turner, to operate in the French section of the lines on the Western Front. In 1917-18 she employed, through the Australian Red Cross, four
Australians to nurse wounded French soldiers at her hospital, known in French as Hopital Chirurgical
Mobile No. 1.
Among a group of twenty civilian trained nurses who volunteered in Australia in 1916 for service in France.
The hospital was situated first at Beverau, twenty miles from Dunkirk, then at Oest Hoek.
Part of a party of twenty Australian Red Cross nurses, sponsored by the NSW Jockey Club, and know as
the 'Bluebirds' because of their blue uniforms.
Australians to nurse wounded French soldiers at her hospital, known in French as Hopital Chirurgical
Mobile No. 1.
Among a group of twenty civilian trained nurses who volunteered in Australia in 1916 for service in France.
The hospital was situated first at Beverau, twenty miles from Dunkirk, then at Oest Hoek.
Part of a party of twenty Australian Red Cross nurses, sponsored by the NSW Jockey Club, and know as
the 'Bluebirds' because of their blue uniforms.
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