PACKARD, Lucy
Sister
AANS Born 1884 in Wellington, New Zealand Daughter of William PACKARD and Mary nee BLIGH Sister of Josiah PACKARD Age 30 years Enlisted 06 July 1915 Embarked 14 July1915 in Sydney per “Orsova” Attached to 2nd Australian Stationary Hospital in Lemnos in 1915 Served in Egypt and France Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918 Returned to Australia 09 February 1919 per “Ascanius” On Duty Appointment Terminated 20 January 1920 Did not marry Died 29 August 1975 in New Zealand |
PAGET
Sister Paget of South Australia in a Hospital Ward in Egypt
Sydney Mail Wednesday 24 January 1917 page 12
Sydney Mail Wednesday 24 January 1917 page 12
PAISLEY, Vera Agnes Margaret
Sister
AANS
Born Bunbury, WA
Daughter of Thomas William PAISLEY and Martha Rabiney nee McGREGOR
Age 24 years
Training Perth Public Hospital
Enlisted 08 May 1917 at Perth, WA
Embarked 05 June 1917 in Fremantle per “Khiva”
Service in India and England
Promoted to Sister 26 June 1919
Returned to Australia 17 March 1919 per “Plassy” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 November 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 May 1974 in Claremont, WA
Aged 81 years
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Lawn 5 W8 0100
AANS
Born Bunbury, WA
Daughter of Thomas William PAISLEY and Martha Rabiney nee McGREGOR
Age 24 years
Training Perth Public Hospital
Enlisted 08 May 1917 at Perth, WA
Embarked 05 June 1917 in Fremantle per “Khiva”
Service in India and England
Promoted to Sister 26 June 1919
Returned to Australia 17 March 1919 per “Plassy” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 November 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 May 1974 in Claremont, WA
Aged 81 years
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Lawn 5 W8 0100
PALMER, Annie (Nancy)
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 23 June 1885 at North Huish, Devonshire, England
Daughter of John Banbery PALMER and Ann nee LUSCOMBE
Educated Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone, Kent.
Trained at East London Hospital for Children & Dispensary for Women, Shadwell March 1907 - March 1910
Obtained Australian Trained Nurses' Association certificate for General Nursing and Fevers at Perth, SA June 1914
March 1910 East London Hospital
February 1916 PC Hospital, Perth, WA
Resided Cranbrook, WA
Resided Oakfield, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, England
Arrived in UK 03 April 1916
Appointed 29 July 1916
Reported as Staff Nurse at Berrington War Hospital 29 July 1916
Promoted to Sister 01 January 1917
'She is good tempered, reliable and energetic and has worked very well and been most conscientious, having been here since this Hospital was opened.'
Appointment terminated 03 August 1919
Returned to Australia 09 January 1920 per 'Megnatic'
Did not marry
Died 29 May 1965 in Perth WA
Aged 79 years
Resided Augusta, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens 9K 0033
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 23 June 1885 at North Huish, Devonshire, England
Daughter of John Banbery PALMER and Ann nee LUSCOMBE
Educated Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone, Kent.
Trained at East London Hospital for Children & Dispensary for Women, Shadwell March 1907 - March 1910
Obtained Australian Trained Nurses' Association certificate for General Nursing and Fevers at Perth, SA June 1914
March 1910 East London Hospital
February 1916 PC Hospital, Perth, WA
Resided Cranbrook, WA
Resided Oakfield, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, England
Arrived in UK 03 April 1916
Appointed 29 July 1916
Reported as Staff Nurse at Berrington War Hospital 29 July 1916
Promoted to Sister 01 January 1917
'She is good tempered, reliable and energetic and has worked very well and been most conscientious, having been here since this Hospital was opened.'
Appointment terminated 03 August 1919
Returned to Australia 09 January 1920 per 'Megnatic'
Did not marry
Died 29 May 1965 in Perth WA
Aged 79 years
Resided Augusta, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens 9K 0033
PALMER, Elizabeth
Staff Nurse
No 14 A G Hospital
Born 05 July 1879 at Taylors Gap, SA
Daughter of James PALMER and Bridget nee McINERNEY
Of 94 Kenilworth Road, Parkside
Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse
Enlisted 15 June 1915
Embarked 15 June 1915
Enlisted 25 March 1916 at Heliopolis, Egypt
Served in Rouen France
Returned to Australia per ‘Nestor’ 24 September 1917 with Neuritis of Left Hand
Discharged as medically unfit 28 November 1917
Died 26 September 1972 at North Adelaide, SA
Resided Parkside
Aged 93 years
Buried Enfield Memorial Park Catholic AC 3
No 14 A G Hospital
Born 05 July 1879 at Taylors Gap, SA
Daughter of James PALMER and Bridget nee McINERNEY
Of 94 Kenilworth Road, Parkside
Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse
Enlisted 15 June 1915
Embarked 15 June 1915
Enlisted 25 March 1916 at Heliopolis, Egypt
Served in Rouen France
Returned to Australia per ‘Nestor’ 24 September 1917 with Neuritis of Left Hand
Discharged as medically unfit 28 November 1917
Died 26 September 1972 at North Adelaide, SA
Resided Parkside
Aged 93 years
Buried Enfield Memorial Park Catholic AC 3
PALMER, Emily Mary
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1878 in Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of William Charles PALMER and Emily Bertha nee PHILLIPS
Age 37 years
Enlisted 27 February 1918
Embarked 06 March 1918 in Sydney per “Ormonde”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 8 October 1919 per “Dunera” On Duty
Appointment terminated 18 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 17 February 1962 in Sandringham, Vic.
Resided Hampton, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Cemetery
AANS
Born 1878 in Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of William Charles PALMER and Emily Bertha nee PHILLIPS
Age 37 years
Enlisted 27 February 1918
Embarked 06 March 1918 in Sydney per “Ormonde”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 8 October 1919 per “Dunera” On Duty
Appointment terminated 18 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 17 February 1962 in Sandringham, Vic.
Resided Hampton, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Cemetery
PALMER, Hannah Drew
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1874 at Grantville, Vic Daughter of Andrew PALMER and Hannah nee DREW Age 41 years Enlisted 27 November 1916 Embarked 06 December 1916 in Melbourne per “Orsova” Service England, France and on the field Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918 Ill with Influenza November 1918 Returned to Australia 06 September 1919 per “Euripides” On Duty Appointment terminated 27 December 1919 Did not marry Resided 25 Shorter Avenue, Beverley Hills, NSW Died 02 February 1947 in NSW Late of Shepparton, Vic. Cremated Rookwood Cemetery www.awm.gov.ua P00620.006 |
PALTRIDGE, Bessie Richardson
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 13 December 1889 at Mount Barker, SA
Daughter of Harry PALTRIDGE and Hannah Wilson nee RICHARDSON
Reported for duty at 7th AGH 26 August 1918
Aged 28 years
Did not proceed overseas
Volunteered to nurse Influenza patients
Travelled to WA 21 December 1918 East West Train
Returned 29 May 1919 East West Train from WA
Demobilzed 19 June 1919
Married Francis Eric HITCHINS in 1921
Died 02 September 1984 at Leederville, WA
Aged 97 years
Resided Leederville, WA
Cremated Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes collected
AANS
Born 13 December 1889 at Mount Barker, SA
Daughter of Harry PALTRIDGE and Hannah Wilson nee RICHARDSON
Reported for duty at 7th AGH 26 August 1918
Aged 28 years
Did not proceed overseas
Volunteered to nurse Influenza patients
Travelled to WA 21 December 1918 East West Train
Returned 29 May 1919 East West Train from WA
Demobilzed 19 June 1919
Married Francis Eric HITCHINS in 1921
Died 02 September 1984 at Leederville, WA
Aged 97 years
Resided Leederville, WA
Cremated Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes collected
PANKHURST, Hannah
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1882 in Sydney, NSW Daughter of Thomas PANKHURST and Fanny nee DRUCE Age 32 years Enlisted 21 July 1915 Embarked 31 July 1915 Service Lemnos, Egypt France and England Ill with Influenza January 1916 Returned to Australia 31 January 1918 per “Argyleshire” On Duty Appointment terminated 11 September 1918 Repatriation contact 22 October 1959 Did not marry Died 20 December 1966 at Taree, NSW Aged 84 years Late of Taree, NSW |
Attached to the 3rd Australian General Hospital. She was born in Sydney and educated at Taree. Sister Pankhurst offered her services to the Red Cross at Victoria Barracks, Sydney, in September, 1915, and left Sydney on 1st August 1916 for Egypt. She was in Cairo for a few weeks, and was then sent to Lemnos Island, where she was nursing until the evacuation of Gallipoli. She hen went to Abbasia Hospital, near Cairo, Egypt, for about eight months, to Kitchener's Hospital, Brighton, England, where she remained for six months, and finally to Abbeville Hospital, France.
Australia'a Fighting Sons of the Empire (NSW and Qld. Edition)
Australia'a Fighting Sons of the Empire (NSW and Qld. Edition)
Years ago my father told me that "Aunt Winifred was at Gallipoli with Bladen. She met a British officer there and later married him". Until I saw these Weekly Courier photos I had no evidence of this. The British officer was Edric Sidney Williams-Ellis - he died in 1934.
She apparently adopted "de Mercier" from her mother (Margaret Elizabeth Mercer) ancestor Count de Mercier. My grand father Bladen Mercier Panton also had this name. Courtesy of Dean Panton Tasmania Weekly Courier 25 May 1915 |
PARADISE, Winifred Isabel
Sister
AANS
Born 1893 in Paddington, NSW
Daughter of George PARADISE and Annie nee HATHAWAY
Age 23 years
Enlisted 30 August 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 in Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind
Service in Egypt
Promoted to Sister 09 December 1918
Ill with Influenza October 1918
Returned to Australia 15 November 1919 per “Ypringa” On Duty
Appointment terminated 24 January 1920
Married Mr. H C Kerr-Harley, and living in New Zealand
Died 1958 in New Zealand
AANS
Born 1893 in Paddington, NSW
Daughter of George PARADISE and Annie nee HATHAWAY
Age 23 years
Enlisted 30 August 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 in Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind
Service in Egypt
Promoted to Sister 09 December 1918
Ill with Influenza October 1918
Returned to Australia 15 November 1919 per “Ypringa” On Duty
Appointment terminated 24 January 1920
Married Mr. H C Kerr-Harley, and living in New Zealand
Died 1958 in New Zealand
PARISH, Emily Cornelia
Sister
AANS Born c 1890 in Wales Daughter of Rev. Dr. William John PARISH and Grace nee DAVIES Age 25 years Training Perth Public Hospital Embarked 20 August 1916 Service in France and on the field Resigned appointment in UK 13 January 1919 due to marriage Married Captain George GARDINER at St. Margaret's, Westminster, London, April 1919 Permitted to return to Australia as a married woman 05 March 1919 per “Nevasa” On Duty Died 27 February 1959 in Coogee, NSW Aged 69 years Late of Coogee, NSW www.awm.gov.au P05382.011 |
PARKER, Elizabeth
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1886 in Rockhampton, Qld. Daughter of George PARKER and Sarah Ellen nee CROWTHER Age 29 years Enlisted 30 July 1915 Embarked 31 July 1915 per “Orontes” Service in Lemnos, Egypt and ship “Nestor” from Suez to Australia Returned to Australia 08 February 1916 per “Mooltan” On Duty Re-enlisted 28 May 1917 Embarked 09 June 1917 in Sydney per “Mooltan” Service in Egypt and Salonika and England Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917 Ill with Influenza and Pneumonia October 1918 Returned to Australia 02 April 1919 per “Benalla” On Duty Appointment Terminated 27 July 1919 Did not marry Died 1965 in London, England Photograph courtesy of Elizabeth Harmer |
PARKER, Emily Edith
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1883 in Molong, NSW Daughter of Andrew PARKER and Harriett nee RIGELSFORD Age 33 years Enlisted 24 May 1917 Embarked 12 June 1917 in Melbourne per “Mooltan” Service in Egypt and ship “Wiltshire” from Suez to Australia Returned to Australia 17 December 1917 Discharged as medically unfit (caused by multiple illnesses) 19 June 1918 Did not marry Died 11 August 1974 in NSW Formerly of Manly and Dubbo, NSW |
PARKER, Jean/Jane
Staff Nurse/Temporary Sister
AANS
Born 1879 Myrtle Grove, Qld.
Daughter of John PARKER and Sarah Jane nee CARRUTHERS
Age 37 years
Enlisted 09 March 1917
Embarked 21 March 1917 in Sydney per “Kanowna”
Service Egypt and Salonika
Promoted to Temp Sister 01 September 1917
Ill with dysentery August 1917
Returned to Australia 29 April 1919 per “Dorset” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 July 1919
Married Michael Lawrence WALSH in 1928
Died 09 June 1963 at the Base Hospital, Maryborough, Qld.
Late of Maryborough, Qld.
AANS
Born 1879 Myrtle Grove, Qld.
Daughter of John PARKER and Sarah Jane nee CARRUTHERS
Age 37 years
Enlisted 09 March 1917
Embarked 21 March 1917 in Sydney per “Kanowna”
Service Egypt and Salonika
Promoted to Temp Sister 01 September 1917
Ill with dysentery August 1917
Returned to Australia 29 April 1919 per “Dorset” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 July 1919
Married Michael Lawrence WALSH in 1928
Died 09 June 1963 at the Base Hospital, Maryborough, Qld.
Late of Maryborough, Qld.
PARKER, Lea (Ellen Mina)
Sister
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 23 May 1891 in Qld.
Daughter of Richard Ernest PARKER and Hermina nee LOEVEN
Married Claude Blake RUBIE 16 June 1917 in Bombay, India
Her husband had a plantation in Ceylon.
She died in England 10 June 1983.
Miss Len Parker (daughter of Mrs. T. Critchell), who has been nursing at Amara, Tigris River Mesopotamia, for the last eighteen months, is to be married to Captain Claude Ruble, of the Mesopotamian Transport Service, at Bombay, in June next. Miss Parker is a nursing sister in Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve).
The Northern Miner (Charters towers Qld) Wednesday 4 July 1917 page 4
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 23 May 1891 in Qld.
Daughter of Richard Ernest PARKER and Hermina nee LOEVEN
Married Claude Blake RUBIE 16 June 1917 in Bombay, India
Her husband had a plantation in Ceylon.
She died in England 10 June 1983.
Miss Len Parker (daughter of Mrs. T. Critchell), who has been nursing at Amara, Tigris River Mesopotamia, for the last eighteen months, is to be married to Captain Claude Ruble, of the Mesopotamian Transport Service, at Bombay, in June next. Miss Parker is a nursing sister in Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Reserve).
The Northern Miner (Charters towers Qld) Wednesday 4 July 1917 page 4
PARKER, Patricia Mary Catherine
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 31 January 1888 at Adelaide, SA Daughter of Job PARKER and Catherine nee HEALY Age 27 years Enlisted 25 June 1915 Embarked 25 June 1915 Service in Egypt Served on the HMAS Dunluce Castle and was present during the four day and night evacuation of the troops from Gallipoli Ill frequently Dyspepsia, Gastro and Influenza plus ingrown toe nail Board recommended 3 months rest back in Australia Returned to Australia 09 March 1916 per “Demosthenes” Medical Discharge 11 May 1916 Married Ernest William MORRIS 13 May 1916 Died 29 November 1982 in WA Aged 94 years Resided Daglish, WA Buried Karrakatta Cemetery - site expired - Roman Catholic HC 0003 |
A pretty wedding (writes a correspondent) was celebrated at St. Patrick's pro Cathedral, Fremantle, on May 13, when the Rev. Father Callani, O.M.I., united Lieutenant Ernest William Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris, of Rochester, New Jersey, U.S.A., attached to the 11th Battalion, A.I.F., and at one time of the 88th Perth Infantry of Commonwealth Military Forces, and Sister Patricia Parker, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker, of Fremantle. The bridegroom saw service in Gallipoli, and the bride was at one time on the staff of the Perth Public Hospital, and early in the war left for Egypt, where she served at several hospitals. She then proceeded to England, and later returned to Fremantle and was appointed to the staff of No. 8 Australian General Hospital.
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Both bride and bridegroom wore their military uniforms, as did the bridesmaid, Sister Crohan, of No. 8 Australian General Hospital, but since left for France, and the best man Lieutenant C. A. P. Gostelow, of the 11th Battalion, AI.F., also a returned soldier. The bride was given away by 'her brother in-law, Mr. Walter Riley, and a large number of friends of the bride and soldier friends of the bridegroom attended. After a photo group had been taken, the wedding party were entertained at the Park Hotel, where the hostess, Miss Maggie Murphy, provided the wedding breakfast. The mother of the bride, Mrs. Parker, received the guests, and the Rev. Father Callam presided. The usual toasts were honoured. The happy couple left by the S.S. Katoomba for Albany, where the honeymoon was spent. They purpose residing in Fremantle. The wedding presents were numerous and costly.
The West Australian Saturday 27 May 1916 page 10
Photographs courtesy of Jane Blake
The West Australian Saturday 27 May 1916 page 10
Photographs courtesy of Jane Blake
PARKIN, Mary Esther
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1869 in Jamieson, Vic.
Daughter of George PARKIN and Esther nee WILLIAMSON
Sister of Mrs. Harry EVANS
Age 40 years
Training Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
Enlisted 25 March 1917
Embarked 29 May 1917 in Melbourne per “Khiva”
Service in India and England
Influenza in February 1919
Returned to Australia 05 March 1919 per “Nevasa” On Duty
Appointment terminated 11 June 1919
Died 22 December 1944
Resided Box Hill, Vic.
Buried Box Hill Cemetery CE 221 0014
AANS
Born 1869 in Jamieson, Vic.
Daughter of George PARKIN and Esther nee WILLIAMSON
Sister of Mrs. Harry EVANS
Age 40 years
Training Alfred Hospital, Melbourne
Enlisted 25 March 1917
Embarked 29 May 1917 in Melbourne per “Khiva”
Service in India and England
Influenza in February 1919
Returned to Australia 05 March 1919 per “Nevasa” On Duty
Appointment terminated 11 June 1919
Died 22 December 1944
Resided Box Hill, Vic.
Buried Box Hill Cemetery CE 221 0014
PARKINSON, Isabella Louisa
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 07 October 1890 at Naracoorte, SA Daughter of William James PARKINSON and Isabella Louisa nee SHARP Sister of Winifred PARKINSON Age 28 years Training Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 22 August 1918 at Keswick, SA Not designated for overseas service Home duty at No7 AGH Demobilised 13 September 1919 Did not marry Died 1985 in SA Cremated 18 December 1985 at West Terrace Cemetery Courtesy of Elizabeth Fogg |
PARKINSON, Olga Gwendolen (Olive Gwendolen)
Sister
AANS
Born 1887 in Hobart, Tas.
Daughter of Charles Joseph PARKINSON and Agnes Annie nee LEVERS
Age 30 years
Enlisted 19 May 1917
Embarked 26 May 1917 in Sydney per “Khiva”
Service in India and England
Influenza in December 1918
Promoted to Sister 26 June 1919
Resigned appointment in UK 26 September 1919 in anticipation of marriage
Married Lieutenant Herbert Ludlow DAVIS – Royal Indian Marines late in 1919
Her son Michael Ludlow Davis was in the RAF and was killed in WW2
AANS
Born 1887 in Hobart, Tas.
Daughter of Charles Joseph PARKINSON and Agnes Annie nee LEVERS
Age 30 years
Enlisted 19 May 1917
Embarked 26 May 1917 in Sydney per “Khiva”
Service in India and England
Influenza in December 1918
Promoted to Sister 26 June 1919
Resigned appointment in UK 26 September 1919 in anticipation of marriage
Married Lieutenant Herbert Ludlow DAVIS – Royal Indian Marines late in 1919
Her son Michael Ludlow Davis was in the RAF and was killed in WW2
PARNELL, Louisa Sarah
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1881 in Port Douglas, Qld. Daughter of Arthur Horatio PARNELL and Elizabeth Barbara Esther nee WARRY Of Corberry Street, Rockhampton, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse Enlisted 24 March 1916 at Heliopolis, Egypt Aged 34 years Served in England and France Returned to Australia 20 February 1919 per 'Orsova' Appointment terminated 28 April 1919 Married William Francis Joseph KOCH in 1919 Died 11 December 1955 in Taringa, Qld. Queenslanders who fought in the Great War |

Welcome to a Returned Nurse
Rockhampton March 27
Nurse L Parnell (daughter of Hon. A Parnell, M.L.C.) who is the first Rockhampton nurse to return here after the signing of the armistice, was given a hearty welcome at the Soldiers' Rest and Recreation Rooms this afternoon by the Mayor of Greater Rockhampton (Alderman T. Kinge). Nurse Parnell, who was absent for several years, saw service in Egypt and France, and was also in military hospitals in England.
Brisbane Courier Friday 28 March 1919 page 8
Rockhampton March 27
Nurse L Parnell (daughter of Hon. A Parnell, M.L.C.) who is the first Rockhampton nurse to return here after the signing of the armistice, was given a hearty welcome at the Soldiers' Rest and Recreation Rooms this afternoon by the Mayor of Greater Rockhampton (Alderman T. Kinge). Nurse Parnell, who was absent for several years, saw service in Egypt and France, and was also in military hospitals in England.
Brisbane Courier Friday 28 March 1919 page 8
PARNELL, Mary Teresa
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1888 in Melbourne, Vic. Daughter of Michael PARNELL and Catherine/Katherine nee GOSS Age 30 years Training St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne Enlisted 27 July 1917 Embarked 07 September 1917 in Melbourne per “Kyarra” Service in India and Bushire, Persia Promoted to Sister 06 September 1919 Returned to Australia 14 February 1920 per “Gorgon” On Duty Appointment Terminated 18 October 1920 Did not marry Died 1972 in Fitzroy, Vic. Late of Moonee Ponds, Vic. |
PARROT, Amy Maud Augusta
VAD – Nurse
British Red Cross -BRCS VAD - Service Allied Forces
Born 1881 in Sydney, NSW
Educated at Lolaville Ladies College Randwick
Daughter of Colonel Thomas Samuel PAROTT and Alice Matilda nee BUTCHER of Sydney NSW
On taking up her abode in S Africa she took up nursing & on the out break of the war 1914 - 1918, enlisted with the South African troops as a nurse through the entire War.
On returning home an epidemic of Spanish Influenza broke out in Johannesburg.
She at once offered her services, caught the dreaded disease & died in three days at the age of 29.
She was accorded a Military funeral
Died 24 October 1918
Aged 37 years
Cemetery or Memorial Details SOUTH AFRICA 53. Johannesburg (Brixton New) Cemetery. E.C. 2219
British Red Cross -BRCS VAD - Service Allied Forces
Born 1881 in Sydney, NSW
Educated at Lolaville Ladies College Randwick
Daughter of Colonel Thomas Samuel PAROTT and Alice Matilda nee BUTCHER of Sydney NSW
On taking up her abode in S Africa she took up nursing & on the out break of the war 1914 - 1918, enlisted with the South African troops as a nurse through the entire War.
On returning home an epidemic of Spanish Influenza broke out in Johannesburg.
She at once offered her services, caught the dreaded disease & died in three days at the age of 29.
She was accorded a Military funeral
Died 24 October 1918
Aged 37 years
Cemetery or Memorial Details SOUTH AFRICA 53. Johannesburg (Brixton New) Cemetery. E.C. 2219
PARRY, Annie Bertha

SISTER PARRY
We are indebted to an admirer of the good work being done by Sister Parry, organiser of St. John's Ambulance Society, for the following interesting biographical notes:
Sister Parry, daughter of the late Dr. Parry, of Picton, was educated at Abbotsleigh School, and commenced her life work as a teacher, but soon left educational work for the nursing profession. Upon completion of her training at Prince Alfred Hospital, she left the hospital fully qualified as surgical and medical nurse, and was appointed school nurse, in which capacity she did good work until the war.Sister Parry volunteered for service with the A.I.F., and left with the first hospital units on S.S. Kyarra on November 1st, 1914. She served in Egypt and on hospital ships until her return to Australia. Shortly after she went to America to take a post-graduate course in a large hospital in California, and also a course in secretarial work. She was then appointed matron to an important sanitorium for tuberculosis in California, a modern establishment equipped and run upon the most scientific lines for the curing of patients in the early stages of the dread disease. This post she held until the outbreak of the great influenza epidemic, when she joined the Red Cross service in San Francisco and took charge of a nursing unit sent by the U.S.A. Government in the warship, Marblehead, to the Behrang Sea to succour the Esquimeaux and the few white people in Alaska, the Pribiloff and Aleutian Islands. The ravages of the epidemic were nowhere more awful than within the Arctic Circle, and for many months the cruiser sailed from island to island and from port to port, only to find over 90 per cent, of the adult natives and nearly all the white people dead or dying and without any medical aid whatever. All was done that was possible to assist the sufferers. The dead received decent burial, and the orphan children rescued in many cases from the roofs of the igloos, where they had taken refuse from the hungry wolves which were devouring the corpses of their parents. These poor waifs were collected in hundreds, and placed eventually in a special home prepared for them at Gillingham, where they are educated by the U.S.A. Government. It was often necessary to drive off the starving wolves by rifle fire before the landing parties could commence their rescue work. Returning to Sydney, Sister Parry was appointed secretary to the St. John Ambulance Society, and in addition to her secretarial duties is actively engaged in organising work, in which capacity die visits the country districts, where it is desired to form classes and establish branches of the society. She 'holds a certificate of Health Inspector under the Royal Sanitary Institute, and her wide knowledge and experience in ambulance work and nursing and her ability to interest her audience, and to infuse her enthusiasm into all who come into contact with her, are effecting good work in an excellent cause.
Robertson Mail (NSW) Tuesday 19 May 1925 page 2
We are indebted to an admirer of the good work being done by Sister Parry, organiser of St. John's Ambulance Society, for the following interesting biographical notes:
Sister Parry, daughter of the late Dr. Parry, of Picton, was educated at Abbotsleigh School, and commenced her life work as a teacher, but soon left educational work for the nursing profession. Upon completion of her training at Prince Alfred Hospital, she left the hospital fully qualified as surgical and medical nurse, and was appointed school nurse, in which capacity she did good work until the war.Sister Parry volunteered for service with the A.I.F., and left with the first hospital units on S.S. Kyarra on November 1st, 1914. She served in Egypt and on hospital ships until her return to Australia. Shortly after she went to America to take a post-graduate course in a large hospital in California, and also a course in secretarial work. She was then appointed matron to an important sanitorium for tuberculosis in California, a modern establishment equipped and run upon the most scientific lines for the curing of patients in the early stages of the dread disease. This post she held until the outbreak of the great influenza epidemic, when she joined the Red Cross service in San Francisco and took charge of a nursing unit sent by the U.S.A. Government in the warship, Marblehead, to the Behrang Sea to succour the Esquimeaux and the few white people in Alaska, the Pribiloff and Aleutian Islands. The ravages of the epidemic were nowhere more awful than within the Arctic Circle, and for many months the cruiser sailed from island to island and from port to port, only to find over 90 per cent, of the adult natives and nearly all the white people dead or dying and without any medical aid whatever. All was done that was possible to assist the sufferers. The dead received decent burial, and the orphan children rescued in many cases from the roofs of the igloos, where they had taken refuse from the hungry wolves which were devouring the corpses of their parents. These poor waifs were collected in hundreds, and placed eventually in a special home prepared for them at Gillingham, where they are educated by the U.S.A. Government. It was often necessary to drive off the starving wolves by rifle fire before the landing parties could commence their rescue work. Returning to Sydney, Sister Parry was appointed secretary to the St. John Ambulance Society, and in addition to her secretarial duties is actively engaged in organising work, in which capacity die visits the country districts, where it is desired to form classes and establish branches of the society. She 'holds a certificate of Health Inspector under the Royal Sanitary Institute, and her wide knowledge and experience in ambulance work and nursing and her ability to interest her audience, and to infuse her enthusiasm into all who come into contact with her, are effecting good work in an excellent cause.
Robertson Mail (NSW) Tuesday 19 May 1925 page 2
GOVERNOR HONORS ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION
Garden Party and Investiture
In the beautiful grounds of Government House, already allowing response to the loving and skilful care of Lady Game, the Governor on Thursday afternoon entertained the supporters of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade. This garden party was not only a gracious recognition of the valuable work of the Association in our midst, but an official investiture by the Governor of several persons who have been honoured by His Majesty the King, for outstanding service in the St. John Ambulance Association.
Sister A. B. Parry was appointed secretary of the N.S.W. Centre on January 1, 1921. Ever since she has given up most of her holidays and a great number of her week-ends and evenings, to going away into country districts, organising new branches of the Centre, organising new classes, giving lantern and First Aid, Home Nursing and Hygiene lectures, and attending brigade functions, to encourage the work.
In 1923 she organised the Artists' Hall, which brought in a nett result of 966 pounds for the Centre. In 1925 she organised the Women's Auxiliary with the first President, Mrs. James Ashton. Sister Parry has held the position of Honorary Advisory Secretary and Organiser of the Auxiliary Committee since its inception, and to date has organised the Polo Week Hall, the Amazons Pictures, the First Aiders' Ball, the St. John Official Ball, and the Easter Ball, and various other functions. The money raised from these functions is divided between the Association and Brigade, on a basis of 50/50.
In 1926 Sister Parry obtained nine months' leave of absence to go lo Europe to represent the N.S.W. Centre at the Third International Congress of Life Saving and First Aid at Amsterdam, the Royal Sanitary Institute Congress at London, and to study the various centres of the Association and Brigade in England.
In order lo be able to do this, she worked her passage to England in charge of an invalid and back to Australia as Welfare Matron in charge of immigrants, besides devoting the whole of her salary, as well as much of her own savings, for that period towards her expenses.
When a special Reception Committee was formed to receive and entertain the London Delegates, Sister Parry undertook the organising of the programme, which included a busy week of social functions, deputations, etc. She is at present organising a First Aid Drive for 1930.
Sister Parry is a returned army sister; she served in Egypt during the war. She also worked with the American Red Cross in San Francisco and Alaska during the flu epidemic in 1917.
The Land (Sydney) Friday 14 November 1930 page 4s
Garden Party and Investiture
In the beautiful grounds of Government House, already allowing response to the loving and skilful care of Lady Game, the Governor on Thursday afternoon entertained the supporters of the St. John Ambulance Association and Brigade. This garden party was not only a gracious recognition of the valuable work of the Association in our midst, but an official investiture by the Governor of several persons who have been honoured by His Majesty the King, for outstanding service in the St. John Ambulance Association.
Sister A. B. Parry was appointed secretary of the N.S.W. Centre on January 1, 1921. Ever since she has given up most of her holidays and a great number of her week-ends and evenings, to going away into country districts, organising new branches of the Centre, organising new classes, giving lantern and First Aid, Home Nursing and Hygiene lectures, and attending brigade functions, to encourage the work.
In 1923 she organised the Artists' Hall, which brought in a nett result of 966 pounds for the Centre. In 1925 she organised the Women's Auxiliary with the first President, Mrs. James Ashton. Sister Parry has held the position of Honorary Advisory Secretary and Organiser of the Auxiliary Committee since its inception, and to date has organised the Polo Week Hall, the Amazons Pictures, the First Aiders' Ball, the St. John Official Ball, and the Easter Ball, and various other functions. The money raised from these functions is divided between the Association and Brigade, on a basis of 50/50.
In 1926 Sister Parry obtained nine months' leave of absence to go lo Europe to represent the N.S.W. Centre at the Third International Congress of Life Saving and First Aid at Amsterdam, the Royal Sanitary Institute Congress at London, and to study the various centres of the Association and Brigade in England.
In order lo be able to do this, she worked her passage to England in charge of an invalid and back to Australia as Welfare Matron in charge of immigrants, besides devoting the whole of her salary, as well as much of her own savings, for that period towards her expenses.
When a special Reception Committee was formed to receive and entertain the London Delegates, Sister Parry undertook the organising of the programme, which included a busy week of social functions, deputations, etc. She is at present organising a First Aid Drive for 1930.
Sister Parry is a returned army sister; she served in Egypt during the war. She also worked with the American Red Cross in San Francisco and Alaska during the flu epidemic in 1917.
The Land (Sydney) Friday 14 November 1930 page 4s
PARSONS, Ellen (Nellie) Sophia
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 in Hotham, Vic.
Daughter of Henry PARSON
Age 32 years
Training Gippsland Hospital
Enlisted 13 August 1918
Embarked 09 November 1918 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 17 November 1919 per “Charon”
Appointment Terminated 30 April 1920
Did not marry
Died July 1957 in Vic.
AANS
Born 1884 in Hotham, Vic.
Daughter of Henry PARSON
Age 32 years
Training Gippsland Hospital
Enlisted 13 August 1918
Embarked 09 November 1918 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 17 November 1919 per “Charon”
Appointment Terminated 30 April 1920
Did not marry
Died July 1957 in Vic.
PARSONS, Emily Rebecca Mary
Sister
AANS
Born 1891 in Woollahra, NSW
Daughter of Alfred Thomas PARSONS and Emma nee PARKER
Age 25 years
Enlisted 01 September 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 in Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind”
Service in Egypt and Salonika
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Awarded Greek Military Medal for services in the Black Sea
Returned to Australia 06 May 1919 per “Alexander Woerman” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 August 1919
Married William John MATTHEWS in 1922
Died 16 March 1945 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Aged 54 years
Buried Eastern Suburbs Crematorium March 1945
AANS
Born 1891 in Woollahra, NSW
Daughter of Alfred Thomas PARSONS and Emma nee PARKER
Age 25 years
Enlisted 01 September 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 in Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind”
Service in Egypt and Salonika
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Awarded Greek Military Medal for services in the Black Sea
Returned to Australia 06 May 1919 per “Alexander Woerman” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 August 1919
Married William John MATTHEWS in 1922
Died 16 March 1945 at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Aged 54 years
Buried Eastern Suburbs Crematorium March 1945

Awarded Greek Medal for Military Merit
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 18
Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12640, position 10
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 18
Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12640, position 10
MRS. E. R. M. MATTHEWS
Mrs. E. R. M. Matthews, formerly Miss Millie Parsons, daughter of the late Mr. Alfred parsons, of Wollongong, died in the nurses' section of the R.P.A. Hospital, Sydney, last Friday. The remains were cremated at the Botany Crematorium on Saturday. Mrs. Matthews had been ill for approximately ten months. The late Mrs. Matthews spent her girlhood in Wollongong where she made many friends. Later she trained as a nurse at the R.P.A. Hospital, in World War I she had three years overseas' service as a nursing sister. She served in Greece in 1917 and received a Grecian decoration for bravery. After her return to Australia she continued nursing at Randwick Military Hospital until her marriage to the late Mr. William J. Matthews, who was a native of Lithgow. Since her marriage the late Mrs. Matthews had lived at Clovelly. There were two sons, John (who died a few months ago) and William, and one daughter, Phyllis. She was a sister of Sergt. C. T. Parsons, of Wollongong Police, and Mrs. D. Dwyer, of Manly.
Illawarra Mercury Friday 23 March 1945 page 5
Mrs. E. R. M. Matthews, formerly Miss Millie Parsons, daughter of the late Mr. Alfred parsons, of Wollongong, died in the nurses' section of the R.P.A. Hospital, Sydney, last Friday. The remains were cremated at the Botany Crematorium on Saturday. Mrs. Matthews had been ill for approximately ten months. The late Mrs. Matthews spent her girlhood in Wollongong where she made many friends. Later she trained as a nurse at the R.P.A. Hospital, in World War I she had three years overseas' service as a nursing sister. She served in Greece in 1917 and received a Grecian decoration for bravery. After her return to Australia she continued nursing at Randwick Military Hospital until her marriage to the late Mr. William J. Matthews, who was a native of Lithgow. Since her marriage the late Mrs. Matthews had lived at Clovelly. There were two sons, John (who died a few months ago) and William, and one daughter, Phyllis. She was a sister of Sergt. C. T. Parsons, of Wollongong Police, and Mrs. D. Dwyer, of Manly.
Illawarra Mercury Friday 23 March 1945 page 5
PATEN, Eunice Muriel Harriett

Eunice Muriel Harriett Hunt Paten (1883-1973), nurse, was born on 13 June 1883 at Enoggera, Brisbane, daughter of English parents Jesse Paten, farmer, and his wife Eliza, née Hunt. Eunice was educated at the Misses Jardine's school, at Brisbane Girls' Grammar, and with her three sisters as a foundation pupil of Miss Fewings' Brisbane High School for Girls. She began nursing training at Brisbane Hospital in February 1905, topped her final year and graduated in 1908. She stayed on as a staff nurse for six months. Joining the Australian Army Nursing Service reserve, she nursed privately while saving for five years towards a midwifery course at the Women's Hospital, Melbourne. Eunice had just completed her midwifery training when war broke out. She volunteered for service abroad and sailed on 24 September 1914 with the 9th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.
One of the first four Queensland nurses to go on active service, Sister Paten served in Alexandria, Cairo and the New Zealand Hospital at Pont De Koubbeh, Abbassia, then in the 1st Australian General Hospital treating the wounded from Gallipoli. As senior sister in charge of forty-five sisters and staff nurses, she sailed for England on 23 September 1915 and nursed at Queen Mary's Military Hospital, Whalley, where she and other Australian nurses disliked 'the poor-law training' of English nurses; she reputedly persuaded the doctors to allow Australian nurses to do all the dressings. She moved to the 3rd A.G.H. at Brighton, then in February 1917 as head sister to the 2nd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Southall. Briefly acting matron, she became head sister at the 25th General Hospital at Hardelot, France, on 1 April 1918.
At the end of the war, Sister Paten was awarded the Royal Red Cross (2nd class). She returned to Australia as sister-in-charge of the invalid transport, Nestor. Quarantined at Lytton, Brisbane, during the influenza epidemic, she worked for the A.I.F. at Kangaroo Point Hospital until May 1919, then took her long leave. In 1920 she and an ex-A.I.F. friend Tessa Thomas opened Holyrood Private Hospital in Gregory Terrace; on Tessa's later remarriage Eunice bought out her share. Sturdy, of middle height, indomitable but kind, Matron Paten was a shrewd businesswoman with a nice sense of humour. She was a member of the Brisbane Women's and Lyceum clubs and enjoyed gardening. She closed Holyrood when her mother died in 1936.
Paten had been a fund-raiser for the Nurses' Rest Home, was a council-member of the Queensland branch, Australasian Trained Nurses' Association in 1920-48, and first nurse president in 1943-48 of the (Royal) Australian Nursing Federation. She joined the Queensland Bush Nursing Association in 1922, was honorary secretary in 1939-49 and treasurer later. She was a foundation member of the Queensland branches of the Florence Nightingale International Foundation, the Australian Aerial Medical Services, and the College of Nursing Australia (foundation honorary secretary, president (1959) and councillor till 1960).
In 1937 Matron Paten represented the 1st Military District in the A.A.N.S.'s coronation contingent in London, and was a delegate to the International Congress of Lyceum clubs and to the Congress of the International Council of Nurses, where she argued for Australia's admission. Having remained in the army reserve as principal matron, Northern Command, attached to the Military Hospital at Enoggera in 1924-41, she enlisted the first Queensland army sisters to go abroad in World War II. She became a foundation and executive member of the Centaur memorial fund for nurses.
Paten's appointment in 1959 as M.B.E. was associated with her work for the College of Nursing which honoured her with the Eunice Paten oration from 1970. She died on 1 February 1973 in the Repatriation General Hospital, Greenslopes, and was cremated with Presbyterian forms. She had not married.
by K. E. Gill
This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 11, (MUP), 1988
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/paten-eunice-muriel-harriett-hunt-7970
One of the first four Queensland nurses to go on active service, Sister Paten served in Alexandria, Cairo and the New Zealand Hospital at Pont De Koubbeh, Abbassia, then in the 1st Australian General Hospital treating the wounded from Gallipoli. As senior sister in charge of forty-five sisters and staff nurses, she sailed for England on 23 September 1915 and nursed at Queen Mary's Military Hospital, Whalley, where she and other Australian nurses disliked 'the poor-law training' of English nurses; she reputedly persuaded the doctors to allow Australian nurses to do all the dressings. She moved to the 3rd A.G.H. at Brighton, then in February 1917 as head sister to the 2nd Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Southall. Briefly acting matron, she became head sister at the 25th General Hospital at Hardelot, France, on 1 April 1918.
At the end of the war, Sister Paten was awarded the Royal Red Cross (2nd class). She returned to Australia as sister-in-charge of the invalid transport, Nestor. Quarantined at Lytton, Brisbane, during the influenza epidemic, she worked for the A.I.F. at Kangaroo Point Hospital until May 1919, then took her long leave. In 1920 she and an ex-A.I.F. friend Tessa Thomas opened Holyrood Private Hospital in Gregory Terrace; on Tessa's later remarriage Eunice bought out her share. Sturdy, of middle height, indomitable but kind, Matron Paten was a shrewd businesswoman with a nice sense of humour. She was a member of the Brisbane Women's and Lyceum clubs and enjoyed gardening. She closed Holyrood when her mother died in 1936.
Paten had been a fund-raiser for the Nurses' Rest Home, was a council-member of the Queensland branch, Australasian Trained Nurses' Association in 1920-48, and first nurse president in 1943-48 of the (Royal) Australian Nursing Federation. She joined the Queensland Bush Nursing Association in 1922, was honorary secretary in 1939-49 and treasurer later. She was a foundation member of the Queensland branches of the Florence Nightingale International Foundation, the Australian Aerial Medical Services, and the College of Nursing Australia (foundation honorary secretary, president (1959) and councillor till 1960).
In 1937 Matron Paten represented the 1st Military District in the A.A.N.S.'s coronation contingent in London, and was a delegate to the International Congress of Lyceum clubs and to the Congress of the International Council of Nurses, where she argued for Australia's admission. Having remained in the army reserve as principal matron, Northern Command, attached to the Military Hospital at Enoggera in 1924-41, she enlisted the first Queensland army sisters to go abroad in World War II. She became a foundation and executive member of the Centaur memorial fund for nurses.
Paten's appointment in 1959 as M.B.E. was associated with her work for the College of Nursing which honoured her with the Eunice Paten oration from 1970. She died on 1 February 1973 in the Repatriation General Hospital, Greenslopes, and was cremated with Presbyterian forms. She had not married.
by K. E. Gill
This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 11, (MUP), 1988
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/paten-eunice-muriel-harriett-hunt-7970

Supervises enlistment of army nurses
ALL day and every day are Miss E. M. Paten's working hours in Brisbane since the outbreak of war. As principal matron
of the Queensland Military District she is in charge of the enlistment of trained nurses who wish to join the Australian
Army Nursing Reserve.
Immediately war broke out Miss Paten's telephone began to ring and she received applications by mail from all over Queensland. "Once the need arose I knew there would be a wonderful response," she said.
Miss Paten's war career began when she left Australia with the 9th Battalion on the troopship Omrah in 1914, and she served in Egypt, England and France. Miss Paten represented ex-A.I.F. nursing sisters in Queensland at the Coronation.
The Women's Weekly Saturday 21 October 1939 page 38
ALL day and every day are Miss E. M. Paten's working hours in Brisbane since the outbreak of war. As principal matron
of the Queensland Military District she is in charge of the enlistment of trained nurses who wish to join the Australian
Army Nursing Reserve.
Immediately war broke out Miss Paten's telephone began to ring and she received applications by mail from all over Queensland. "Once the need arose I knew there would be a wonderful response," she said.
Miss Paten's war career began when she left Australia with the 9th Battalion on the troopship Omrah in 1914, and she served in Egypt, England and France. Miss Paten represented ex-A.I.F. nursing sisters in Queensland at the Coronation.
The Women's Weekly Saturday 21 October 1939 page 38
PATEN, Pearl Constance
Masseuse
AANS
Born 03 November 1884 in Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of Jesse PATEN and Eliza nee HUNT
Age 33 years
Enlisted 30 September 1918
Embarked 18 October 1918 in Sydney per “Pakeha”
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 25 December 1918 per “Nestor” On Duty
Continued with Home Service until discharge
Appointment terminated 24 April 1919
Married Charles William Scott FRENCH in 1928
Died 1970 in Qld.
AANS
Born 03 November 1884 in Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of Jesse PATEN and Eliza nee HUNT
Age 33 years
Enlisted 30 September 1918
Embarked 18 October 1918 in Sydney per “Pakeha”
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 25 December 1918 per “Nestor” On Duty
Continued with Home Service until discharge
Appointment terminated 24 April 1919
Married Charles William Scott FRENCH in 1928
Died 1970 in Qld.
PATERSON, Amy Gertrude
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 14 April 1884 at Clare, SA Daughter of John PATTERSON and Elizabeth nee WEBB NOK Mother at Military Rd, Henley Beach, SA Age 34 years Date of Appointment 21 December 1918 Volunteered to nurse influenza Duty at Torrens Island Quarantine Station and No 7AGH Demobilized 20 March 1919 Did not marry Died 02 April 1972 at Felixstow, SA Aged 87 years Resided Felixstow, SA Buried Payneham Cemetery |
PATERSON, Mary
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Aberdeen, Scotland
Niece of Elsie BARRETT
Age 27 years
Enlisted 09 October 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 11 November 1915
Service Egypt and England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 06 May 1919 per “Karoola” On Duty
Appointment terminated 06 October 1919
AANS
Born Aberdeen, Scotland
Niece of Elsie BARRETT
Age 27 years
Enlisted 09 October 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 11 November 1915
Service Egypt and England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 06 May 1919 per “Karoola” On Duty
Appointment terminated 06 October 1919
PATON, Annie Ritchie Wright

Sister
Born 02 July 1878 in NSW
Daughter of Rev. James PATON and Annie Ritchie nee WIRGHT
Did not marry
Died 25 September 1950 at Bellevue Avenue, Avalon Beach, NSW
Late of Artarmon, NSW
Privately Interred
Sole beneficiary of her will was Margaret Ethel PATON
Who was decorated with the Royal Red Cross by King George at Buckingham Palace on June 27.
Previous to leaving she was a sister at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Sister Paton is the daughter
of the late Rev. J Paton of Petersham, and of Mrs. Paton of 7 Milner Street, Mosman.
Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday 06 September 1916 page 7
Born 02 July 1878 in NSW
Daughter of Rev. James PATON and Annie Ritchie nee WIRGHT
Did not marry
Died 25 September 1950 at Bellevue Avenue, Avalon Beach, NSW
Late of Artarmon, NSW
Privately Interred
Sole beneficiary of her will was Margaret Ethel PATON
Who was decorated with the Royal Red Cross by King George at Buckingham Palace on June 27.
Previous to leaving she was a sister at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Sister Paton is the daughter
of the late Rev. J Paton of Petersham, and of Mrs. Paton of 7 Milner Street, Mosman.
Sydney Morning Herald
Wednesday 06 September 1916 page 7
PATON, Florence Elizabeth
Temporary Head Sister
AANS Born 1879 at Williamstown, Vic. Daughter of John PATON and Harriett Jane nee KNOWLES Sister of Poppy TEBBUTT Of 'Toronto' Bancroft Avenue, Roseville, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 11 May 1917 Aged 38 years Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan' Disembarked Suez 19 July 1917 Embarked for Salonika 12 August 1917 Served in Salonika Awarded Gk Medal Returned to Australia per 'Marathon' 01 January 1920 Appointment terminated 31 January 1920 Married Keith HASTINGS in 1923 at Chatswood NSW Died 1958 at Forbes District Hospital, Forbes, NSW |
PATTON, Maud
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 13 October 1881 in Beechworth, Vic.
Daughter of David PATTON
Age 36 years
Training Beechworth Hospital
Enlisted 06 July 1917
Embarked 31 August 1917 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service Egypt and Salonika
Returned to Australia 06 September 1919 per “Euripides” On Duty
Appointment terminated 14 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 08 October 1973 in Vic.
Late of Ivanhoe, Vic.
Read more here
AANS
Born 13 October 1881 in Beechworth, Vic.
Daughter of David PATTON
Age 36 years
Training Beechworth Hospital
Enlisted 06 July 1917
Embarked 31 August 1917 in Sydney per “Wiltshire”
Service Egypt and Salonika
Returned to Australia 06 September 1919 per “Euripides” On Duty
Appointment terminated 14 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 08 October 1973 in Vic.
Late of Ivanhoe, Vic.
Read more here
PAYNE, Lily May
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1880 in Shepparton, Vic. Daughter of Edward Samuel PAYNE and Catherine Marie nee WALPOLE Sister to Violet Minnie PAYNE - AANS Age 37 years Enlisted 06 June 1917 Embarked 12 June 1917 in Melbourne per “Mooltan” Service in Salonika Contracted Malaria May 1918, followed by Dysentery and Influenza Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per “Wiltshire” On Duty Requested promotion to Sister 20 November 1919 which did not appear to be granted Appointment terminated 31 January 1920 Married 1920 to Arthur Albert DUTTON Died 25 August 1957 in Vic. Late of Elsternwick, Vic. Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery 28 August 1957 Read more here |

Mentioned in Despatches of Lieutenant General Sir GF Milne, Commander-in-Chief British Salonika Force for distinguished & gallant service 1st Oct. 1918 to 1st March 1919
London Gazette 5th Supplement No 31385 dated 5th June 1919
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1467, position 33
Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 7228, position 7
London Gazette 5th Supplement No 31385 dated 5th June 1919
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1467, position 33
Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 7228, position 7
PAYNE, Violet Minnie
Sister
AANS Born 20 February 1880 in Shepparton, Vic. Daughter of Edward Samuel PAYNE and Cahterine Marie nee WALPOLE Sister to Lily May PAYNE – AANS Age 36 years Enlisted 27 November 1916 in Melbourne, Vic. Embarked 06 December 1916 in Melbourne per “Orsova” Service in France and on the field Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918 Returned to Australia 04 April 1919 per “Wiltshire” On Duty Appointment terminated 15 November 1919 Did not marry Died 14 January 1969 at Heidelberg, Vic. Late of East Brighton, Vic. Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery 17 January 1969 Read more here Courtesy of Janet Scarfe |
PAYNE, Winifred
Sister
AANS Born 1889 in Gympie, Qld. Daughter of Benjamin Harvey PAYNE and Florence Mary nee NETTLINGHAM Age 27 years Enlisted 17 May 1917 Embarked 26 May 1917 in Sydney per “Khiva” Service in India and England Promoted to Sister 26 June 1919 Returned to Australia 20 July 1919 per “Valencia” On Duty Appointment terminated 16 October 1919 Repatriation contact 07 December 1959 Did not marry Awarded MBE in 1956 Died 1993 in Qld. Aged 104 years Buried Buderim Cemetery, Qld. Wellington Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954), Monday 12 August 1946, page 1 |
Miss Winifred Payne, of New Farm, Brisbane, organised and established the Union Jack Club of Brisbane, which provided accommodation for servicemen during World War II. In recognition of her service to the community.
The Canberra Times Monday 02 January 1956 page 2
The Canberra Times Monday 02 January 1956 page 2