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THISTLETHWAITE, Edith Sommerville
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1877 at Emerald Hill, Vic. Daughter of Edward THISTLETHWAITE and Isabella nee JONES Enlisted 10 April 1915 at Ismailia, Egypt Embarked 13 April 1915 Served in Egypt, France and England Returned to Australia Appointment terminated 25 November 1918 Served as Sub Matron at No 16 AGH, McLeod Military Hospital Served at Woodman Point Quarantine Station, WA Did not marry Died 10 July 1961 in Heidelberg, Vic. Late of East Malvern, Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Thomas Simmons Lawn, Row AB Grave 64 |
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THOMAS, Catherine Bevan
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 31 July 1893 at Minmi, NSW
Daughter of Francis James THOMAS and Hannah nee BEVAN
Of Hebburn St, Pelaw Main, Newcastle, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Maitland Hospital
Enlisted 19 September 1917
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 24 years
Disembarked at Fremantle, WA on 11 December 1918
Duty for special Quarantine Work.
Appointment Terminated 22 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 02 January 1981
AANS
Born 31 July 1893 at Minmi, NSW
Daughter of Francis James THOMAS and Hannah nee BEVAN
Of Hebburn St, Pelaw Main, Newcastle, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Maitland Hospital
Enlisted 19 September 1917
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 24 years
Disembarked at Fremantle, WA on 11 December 1918
Duty for special Quarantine Work.
Appointment Terminated 22 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 02 January 1981
THOMAS, Gwladys Mary Helena
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Sister
AANS Born Pembroke, Wales Daughter of William Evan THOMAS and Eleanor nee ROBERTS Of Pentwyn, Gympie Occupation prior to enlisting: Hospital Matron Enlisted: 30 July 1914 Embarkation: 10 April 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orontes’ Age: 31 3rd Australian General Hospital 3rd Australian Sea Transport Served on hospital Ship from Lemnos & Egypt to Australia Re-embarkation: 10 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Kyarra’ Served in England 2nd Australian Army Hospital Served on no 3 Sea Transport hospital ship to Australia Returned to Australia: 26 November 1918 per ‘Runic’ nursing duties Appointment Terminated: 8 November 1919 Did not marry Died 1950 |
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Sister Gwladys Thomas, writing from the Southall Hospital, Middlesex, on March 3, says:-"I had two weeks at Glen Almond, and enjoyed it very much. Strange to say, I was at a very nice military wedding there, and was asked to officiate at the organ. I had met the bridegroom-(Dr.) Major, McKenzie in Queensland. He was for a brief time at the Lady Bowen and Lady Lamington Hospitals; he was really from Sydney. The bride was Sister Bailey, from Sydney. Colonel Sutherland, of Dartford, was best man, and Sergeant Bailey, her brother, gave her away. The bridesmaid was Sister Northcote, of Melbourne. As the bride and bridegroom left the church I played 'Australia Will be There' as a voluntary, and on their departure Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March.' After the ceremony we returned to Glen Almond where Miss Richardson (Mr. Mcllwraith's housekeeper) entertained the guests. The sisters who could not get in the car borrowed a dray and drove to the church, with balloons and Australian flags flying, Sisters Loosemore, Rogers, Parnell, and self representing Queensland. The bride received a lovely wedding cake' from Australia from her aunt. I had a patient who had been with the Lewis's-Loftus and Woodrow who said they were all well. I also nursed young O'Neill, from Gympie."
The Brisbane Courier Saturday 27 April 1918 page 15
The Brisbane Courier Saturday 27 April 1918 page 15
NEW MATRON
MISS GWLADYS THOMAS, who has been appointed matron of Simla Convalescent Home, Toowoomba. Miss Thomas has a fine record of four years' active service during The Great War.
The Telegraph Monday 18 February 1935 page 20
MISS GWLADYS THOMAS, who has been appointed matron of Simla Convalescent Home, Toowoomba. Miss Thomas has a fine record of four years' active service during The Great War.
The Telegraph Monday 18 February 1935 page 20
THOMAS, Kitty Hughes
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1889 in Plattsburg, NSW Daughter of John Hughes THOMAS and Elizabeth nee DICKEY Of Plattsburg, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney North Shore Hospital Enlisted 14 March 1917 in Sydney, NSW Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 28 years Served in Salonika Returned to Australia 22 September 1919 per ‘Argylshire’ Appointment Terminated 23 October 1919 |
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There was a Kitty Thomas who was a registered nurse in New Zealand who did her training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW. Electoral Rolls for New Zealand show a Katherine Hughes Thomas as a spinster. A Katherine Hughes Thomas died in New Zealand in 1965. I do not know if this is her or not because there are no parents named on the death indexes. So I really do not know if this is enough to verify as her?
THOMAS, Laura Eliza
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 26 August 1886 in Wallaroo, SA
Daughter of William Stanley THOMAS and Mary nee DUNSTAN
Of Wellington Rd, Payneham, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 28 December 1915
Aged 31 years
Did not proceed overseas
Demobilized 07 July 1919
Married Percy Howard PLUMMER 24 April 1922 at St. Bartholomews Church, Norwood
Died 08 December 1961 at Adelaide, SA
Aged 75 years
Resided Myrtle Bank, SA
AANS
Born 26 August 1886 in Wallaroo, SA
Daughter of William Stanley THOMAS and Mary nee DUNSTAN
Of Wellington Rd, Payneham, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 28 December 1915
Aged 31 years
Did not proceed overseas
Demobilized 07 July 1919
Married Percy Howard PLUMMER 24 April 1922 at St. Bartholomews Church, Norwood
Died 08 December 1961 at Adelaide, SA
Aged 75 years
Resided Myrtle Bank, SA
THOMAS, M
Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
THOMAS, Mary Jane
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1869 in Happy Valley, Vic.
Daughter of William THOMAS and Ann nee JONES
Of corner Balaclava Rd & Fosberry Ave, Caulfield, Victoria
Trained at Ballarat Hospital
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 15 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 47 years
Served in Bombay, India
Returned to Australia 6 September 1918 per ‘Sangola’
Appointment Terminated 25 November 1918
Did not marry
Died 5 January 1930 in Vic.
Late of Caulfield, Vic.
AANS
Born 1869 in Happy Valley, Vic.
Daughter of William THOMAS and Ann nee JONES
Of corner Balaclava Rd & Fosberry Ave, Caulfield, Victoria
Trained at Ballarat Hospital
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 15 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 47 years
Served in Bombay, India
Returned to Australia 6 September 1918 per ‘Sangola’
Appointment Terminated 25 November 1918
Did not marry
Died 5 January 1930 in Vic.
Late of Caulfield, Vic.
THOMAS, Margaret Rosetta
Sister
AANS
Born 1885 at Allandale, Vic.
Daughter of John THOMAS and Alice Mary nee CHAMBERS
Of 32 Aberdeen St, Geelong, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 24 August 1916
Embarked 6 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Aged 31 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 4 January 1920 per ‘Ypiringa’ Nursing Staff
Appointment Terminated 6 March 1920
Married BROCKENSHIRE
Died 14 April 1957 in Vic.
Cremated 16 April 1957 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
AANS
Born 1885 at Allandale, Vic.
Daughter of John THOMAS and Alice Mary nee CHAMBERS
Of 32 Aberdeen St, Geelong, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 24 August 1916
Embarked 6 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Aged 31 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 4 January 1920 per ‘Ypiringa’ Nursing Staff
Appointment Terminated 6 March 1920
Married BROCKENSHIRE
Died 14 April 1957 in Vic.
Cremated 16 April 1957 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
THOMAS, May Florence Langdon
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 16 December 1885 in Horsham, Vic.
Daughter of Tuberville THOMAS and Mary Jane nee HESLOP
Served in Australia
Married Robert Carl RUMPFF
Died 06 August 1991 at Latrobe Valley Nursing Home, Vic.
Aged 106 years
AANS
Born 16 December 1885 in Horsham, Vic.
Daughter of Tuberville THOMAS and Mary Jane nee HESLOP
Served in Australia
Married Robert Carl RUMPFF
Died 06 August 1991 at Latrobe Valley Nursing Home, Vic.
Aged 106 years
THOMAS, Olive Laura
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1891 in Geelong, Vic. Daughter of John THOMAS and Alice Mary nee CHAMBERS Of 32 Averdeen St., Geelong West, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 8 September 1916 Embarked 6 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’ Aged 25 years Served in England & France Returned to Australia 26 November 1918 per ‘Runic’ Nursing Staff Resigned 19 December 1918 due to family reasons Married Leonard Percy ISHERWOOD Died 15 June 1968 in Vic. Late of Malvern, Vic. Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery-Brind, Wall Q, Niche 291. http://search.slv.vic.gov.au/MAIN:SLV_VOYAGER2313167 |
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THOMAS nee YOUNGMAN, Tessa Evelyn
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Sister
AANS Born 1882 in Creswick, Victoria Father Reverend Edwin YOUNGMAN and Mary Eleanor nee FURNER Of Cunningham, Gippsland, Victoria Married Dr. Frederick Michael THOMAS in 1902 in Qld. Her husband died in 1909 in Cannes, France Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained at Alfred Hospital Melbourne Enlisted 3 November 1914 Embarked 28 November 1914 Aged 32 years Served in Egypt, England & France Returned to Australia Appointment Terminated 25 November 1918 Married Cyril Fryar BENNETT in 1927 He was the Director of the Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens 1946-1962 Died September 1948 in Qld. Resided 'Camoola' 169 Chatsworth Road, Cooparoo, Qld. Cremated Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens Photograph Table Talk Thursday 10 December 1914 page 22 |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2622, position 65
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 5602, position 7
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2622, position 65
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 5602, position 7
Sister Tessa E Thomas, who went to Egypt with the first Australian General Hospital, and who for some months has been nursing in one of the large military hospitals in the north of England, writing to her parents (the Rev. E and Mrs. Youngman, of Carlton), says:-
'I must tell you about my visit to Buckingham Palace yesterday, June 27, to receive my R.R.C. from King George. At 10 a.m. we left in taxis for the palace, after having been suitably dressed in full service attire. There were chars-a-bance full of Indian Officers, taxis full of British and Colonial officers, and then still more taxis full of members of the different nursing services. British Regulars, Queen Alexandra's Reserves, Territorials, St. John's Canadians, South Africans and we five Australians. We were conducted by equerries to a reception room.
The King soon put us at our ease. Our names, rand and branch of the service were called out by an equerry, such as 'Mrs. Tessa Thomas, Sister, Australian Army Nursing Service.' The King spoke to me, asked if I had been in Egypt, how long I was there, and didn't I find the work hard. Then he congratulated me on earning my decoration. Queen Mary, with two ladies-in-waiting, stood just behind. The Queen looked so nice. She had on a pretty silver-grey dress. The looked tired and worried, but a dear. I forgot to mention that we all had hooks put in our capes, and our cross was suspended on them by the King. When we got out into another room a gentleman-in-waiting took the hooks from us, and presented us with a neat jewellery case for the cross. The cross is only worn on state occasions, and at a formal mess dinner. At other times I wear the colours - navy blue, bordered with dark red each end. When I get all my ribbons which I am entitled to have I'll have a chest full. I am due for Australian, New Zealand, Egyptian, Khedive's and British colours, and the long service medal. I would like to go to France and get the French colours. That may come later.'
Sister Thomas is well-known in Rockhampton. She is the widow of Dr. Thomas, who was at one time Resident Medical Officer of the Rockhampton General Hospital.
Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 9 August 1916 page 7
'I must tell you about my visit to Buckingham Palace yesterday, June 27, to receive my R.R.C. from King George. At 10 a.m. we left in taxis for the palace, after having been suitably dressed in full service attire. There were chars-a-bance full of Indian Officers, taxis full of British and Colonial officers, and then still more taxis full of members of the different nursing services. British Regulars, Queen Alexandra's Reserves, Territorials, St. John's Canadians, South Africans and we five Australians. We were conducted by equerries to a reception room.
The King soon put us at our ease. Our names, rand and branch of the service were called out by an equerry, such as 'Mrs. Tessa Thomas, Sister, Australian Army Nursing Service.' The King spoke to me, asked if I had been in Egypt, how long I was there, and didn't I find the work hard. Then he congratulated me on earning my decoration. Queen Mary, with two ladies-in-waiting, stood just behind. The Queen looked so nice. She had on a pretty silver-grey dress. The looked tired and worried, but a dear. I forgot to mention that we all had hooks put in our capes, and our cross was suspended on them by the King. When we got out into another room a gentleman-in-waiting took the hooks from us, and presented us with a neat jewellery case for the cross. The cross is only worn on state occasions, and at a formal mess dinner. At other times I wear the colours - navy blue, bordered with dark red each end. When I get all my ribbons which I am entitled to have I'll have a chest full. I am due for Australian, New Zealand, Egyptian, Khedive's and British colours, and the long service medal. I would like to go to France and get the French colours. That may come later.'
Sister Thomas is well-known in Rockhampton. She is the widow of Dr. Thomas, who was at one time Resident Medical Officer of the Rockhampton General Hospital.
Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 9 August 1916 page 7
THOMPSON, Ada Mildred
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1885 in Dubbo, NSW Daughter of William Grundy THOMPSON and Mary Ann nee CROWLEY Of Pallamallawa, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 19 October 1917 Embarked: 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’ Aged 32 years Disembarked at Fremantle for service in Quarantine Station Fremantle Died at Quarantine Station Woodman Point, WA of Spanish Flu 01 January 1919 Buried Fremantle Cemetery Ang. A 806 Courtesy of www.facebook.com/groups/231152183701926/ |
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THOMPSON, Alice Jane
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1893 in Balgownie, NSW Daughter of Thomas THOMPSON and Caroline nee CRAM Of ‘Melba’ School St, Balgownie, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 20 March 1917 Embarked 9 June 1917 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 23 years Served in Salonika Resigned 16 January 1919 due to marriage Married Dr. Theophilus George ALLEN 16 January 1919 at St. George Hanover Square, England Died 07 June 1922 in Dunedoo, NSW from Lysol (commonly used as a form of birth control in those days) Buried Wollongong, NSW http://www.illawarraremembers.com.au//node/80 |
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Awarded Greek Medal for Military Merit
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 21 Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919 Location in London Gazette: Page 12641, position 2 |
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Also on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. T. Thompson had the pleasure of receiving their daughter, Sister Alice Allen (nee Thompson), home from the Salonica front, where she was put in a very trying time in nursing the sick and wounded soldiers, having Serbs, Roumanians, Greeks, Bulgars as well as French, English, Germans, Austrians and Italians amongst her patients. So one can guess how difficult the task, so many tongues and languages she could not understand, and in a most unhealthy climate as well. The committee met Sister Thompson at Wollongong Station with motor cars (Caldwell's and Week's), and after going down Crown-street with a returned Wollongong soldier headed by the band,I returned to Grain's in Upper Crown-st., who are her uncles and aunts, where they received her with open arms. Refreshments were served, and after a short rest she was conveyed to Balgownie, where there was a very large gathering of citizens, also the Brass Band, awaiting to meet her. These were most enthusiastic, hands being extended from all sides for a welcoming, grip of the courageous nurse, who went so far from all she loved to help her country in the Great War. The Band led a procession to her home, where Mr. R. Morgan B and Mr. D. Emery on behalf of the citizens gave a short address of welcome to the Balgownie nurse, which was received with continuous cheers for Nurse Allen and her parents, also her husband, Dr. Allen, who is still on duty at the front. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, to show their joy, had a large marquee tent erected and invited a large number of citizens and friends ta a well laid tea table to partake of the welcome home tea to their daughter. Until the small hours of the morning a most enjoyable gathering was in operation, which will long live in the memory of those present.
South Coast Times and Woolongong Argus Friday 28 March 1919 page 7
South Coast Times and Woolongong Argus Friday 28 March 1919 page 7
Quite a gloom was cast over Balgowrie on Tuesday last when word was received that Mrs. Alice Allen, the wife of Mr. T.G. Allen, had died suddenly. Mrs. Allen was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson, of Balgownie; she was previous to her marriage Sister Alice Thompson, and served with honor in the late war in Servia as a nurse,where she met her husband. Her parents and family, also Dr. Allen, have the greatest sympathy of all ; Balgowniemourns her loss. Further particulars-next issue.
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus Friday 09 June 1922 page 14
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus Friday 09 June 1922 page 14
DOCTOR'S WIFE POISONED AN OPEN VERDICT. MUDGEE, Saturday.
Mrs. Allen, wife of Dr. Allen, of Dunedoo, retired to her room at night after serving tea too her husband and friends who were visiting for the evening. When the doctor went to retire he found his wife in a state of collapse, and discovered she had taken poison. She died shortly afterwards. At an inquest , the Coroner returned an open verdict, adding there was no evidence to show how the poison came to be taken.
Daily Advertiser Monday 12 June 1922 page 3
Mrs. Allen, wife of Dr. Allen, of Dunedoo, retired to her room at night after serving tea too her husband and friends who were visiting for the evening. When the doctor went to retire he found his wife in a state of collapse, and discovered she had taken poison. She died shortly afterwards. At an inquest , the Coroner returned an open verdict, adding there was no evidence to show how the poison came to be taken.
Daily Advertiser Monday 12 June 1922 page 3
THOMPSON, Annie Margaret
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 in Traralgon, Vic
Daughter of William Chant THOMPSON and Frances Catherine nee WHALLEY
Sister of H J THOMPSON
Of Morwell, Vic.
Enlisted 21 June 1917
Aged 31 years
Embarked from Melbourne 30 June 1917 per 'Somali' for India Service
Posted to Alexandra War Hospital Bombay 30 July 1917
Transferred to 44th British General Hospital Deolali 04 March 1918
Transferred to Station Hospital Rangoon 07 July 1918
Promoted to Sister at Gharial 30 June 1919
Embarked at Calcutta for Australia 05 July 1919 per 'Janus'
Arrived in Australia 05 July 1919
Discharged 26 October 1919
Married George Frederick CRUDDAS
Died 25 April 1955 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Dodonaea, Colonnade 4,Section B, Niche 20.
AANS
Born 1884 in Traralgon, Vic
Daughter of William Chant THOMPSON and Frances Catherine nee WHALLEY
Sister of H J THOMPSON
Of Morwell, Vic.
Enlisted 21 June 1917
Aged 31 years
Embarked from Melbourne 30 June 1917 per 'Somali' for India Service
Posted to Alexandra War Hospital Bombay 30 July 1917
Transferred to 44th British General Hospital Deolali 04 March 1918
Transferred to Station Hospital Rangoon 07 July 1918
Promoted to Sister at Gharial 30 June 1919
Embarked at Calcutta for Australia 05 July 1919 per 'Janus'
Arrived in Australia 05 July 1919
Discharged 26 October 1919
Married George Frederick CRUDDAS
Died 25 April 1955 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Dodonaea, Colonnade 4,Section B, Niche 20.
THOMPSON, Beatrice Myra
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Sister
AANS Born Roma Qld, Next of kin Mrs. I B CHARLTON Enlisted 12 July 1915 Embarked 17 July 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’ Aged 30 years Served in England & France Returned to Australia 31 May 1919 per ‘Medic’ Appointment Terminated 2 November 1919 Married name: MORISSET Died 19 April 1963 Aged 79 years Buried Mt. Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 12 Section 13 |
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THOMPSON, Deborah
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Sister
AANS 3rd AGH Born 1885 in Mooroopna, Vic. Daughter of Thomas John THOMPSON and Elizabeth Ann nee JONES Of Mooroopna, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Mooroopna Public Hospital Enlisted 12 October 1915 Embarked 12 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 30 years Served in Egypt, Bombay, England & France Returned to Australia 18 August 1919 per ‘Windhuk’ Appointment Terminated 30 December 1919 Did not marry Died 12 November 1949 at Grove Road, Hawthorn, Vic. Late of Hawthorn, Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Tristania Garden G4 Bed 1 Rose 16 Punch Thursday 02 December 1915 page 20 |
Courtesy of Stan Woods
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OBITUARY
Sister Deborah Thompson
Sister Deborah Thompson, Camberwell's first baby health sister, died at her home. Grove rd, Hawthorn, on Saturday. After four years' service over- seas with the First ALF, Sister Thompson was appointed sister in-charge of Camberwell Baby Health Centre in 1924, and during the 24 years until her retirement in 1948 thousands of babies passed through her mothers in Surrey Hills, Burhands. She was well known to mothers in Surrey Hills, Burwood, and Camberwell.
The Argus Melbourne Victoria Tuesday 15 November 1949 page 17
Sister Deborah Thompson
Sister Deborah Thompson, Camberwell's first baby health sister, died at her home. Grove rd, Hawthorn, on Saturday. After four years' service over- seas with the First ALF, Sister Thompson was appointed sister in-charge of Camberwell Baby Health Centre in 1924, and during the 24 years until her retirement in 1948 thousands of babies passed through her mothers in Surrey Hills, Burhands. She was well known to mothers in Surrey Hills, Burwood, and Camberwell.
The Argus Melbourne Victoria Tuesday 15 November 1949 page 17
THOMPSON, Elizabeth Agnes
Sister
AANS
Born 1890 in Ballarat, Vic.
Daughter of William Daniel THOMPSON and Sarah Ann nee BOSCHER
Of 502 Wendover Place, Ballarat, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 6 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 26 years
Served in Bombay at Victoria War Hospital, Hislop War Hospital, Gerard F. Thomas Hospital & Station Hospital at Bangalore
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Admitted to War Nurse Convalescent Home, Sandhurst, Queensland on 28 July 1919
Appointment Terminated 10 January 1920
Married HALL
Died January 1965 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery 26 January 1965 and remains scattered
AANS
Born 1890 in Ballarat, Vic.
Daughter of William Daniel THOMPSON and Sarah Ann nee BOSCHER
Of 502 Wendover Place, Ballarat, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 6 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 26 years
Served in Bombay at Victoria War Hospital, Hislop War Hospital, Gerard F. Thomas Hospital & Station Hospital at Bangalore
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Admitted to War Nurse Convalescent Home, Sandhurst, Queensland on 28 July 1919
Appointment Terminated 10 January 1920
Married HALL
Died January 1965 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery 26 January 1965 and remains scattered
THOMPSON, Grace Horwood
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1889 at Benalla, Vic. Daughter of John Lowe THOMPSON and Agnes Clay nee KENTISH Sister of F L THOMPSON Of Albert St, Strathfield, Sydney, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 10 October 1914 at Heliopolis, Egypt Embarked 28 November 1914 from Sydney per ‘Kyarra’ Aged 25 years Served in Egypt 2nd Australian General Hospital Nursing Duties on board hospital ship Runic to Australia 11 April 1916 Re-embarked 29 July 1916 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’ Served in England 14th Australian General Hospital Resigned in England on 31 January 1917 due to marriage Married Piero Francisco FIASCHI Died 18 October 1959 at Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW |
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THOMPSON, Mary
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Sister
AANS Born 22 November 1888 in Mooroopna, Vic. Daughter of Thomas John THOMPSON and Elizabeth Ann nee JONES Of Mooroopna, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Mooroopna General Hospital Enlisted 12 October 1915 Embarked 12 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’ Aged 26 years Served in England, France & Bombay Returned to Australia 18 August 1919 per ‘Windhuk’ Appointment Terminated 17 February 1920 Did not marry Died 03 December 1976 in Vic. Late of Canterbury, Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Tristania, Garden G4, Bed 1 Rose 16 |
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THOMPSON, Muriel Edith Lucy
Sister
AANS
Born 1889 in Franklin, Tas.
Daughter of Rev. Edward Henry THOMPSON and Lucy Henrietta nee GROVE
Of St. Johns Rectory, Goulburn St, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained Hobart General Hospital
Enlisted 14 June 1915
Embarked 17 June 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Wandilla’
Aged 26 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Awarded the Order of Leopold II (Belgian)
Returned to Australia 4 September 1919 per ‘Orsova’
Appointment Terminated 5 December 1919
Married Joseph REYNOLDS
Died 17 November 1951 in Collaroy, NSW
Late of Collaroy, NSW
Photograph available online here
THREE BRAVE NURSES.
The King of the Belgians has presented the Order of Leopold II. to three nurses of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps for bravery under shell fire in rescuing some wounded men from the trenches. The names of the recipients, says the ‘‘ Daily Mail’s ’’correspondent in the north of France, are Miss Muriel Thompson, Sister Mary White, Miss Margaret Waite. The three nurses had gone up as far as the rear line of trenches, not far from Oostkerke, when an officer asked them if they would like to go to the first line. They readily assented. As heavy firing was going on at the time, great care had to be taken in advancing from one trench to another. They had to go one at a time at two minute intervals, with instructions to lie flat on the ground if any shots came their way. In a little while they reached an outpost, which consisted of a few cottages huddled close together. As soon as they reached it however, the Germans started shelling the place vigorously, and several men were killed and wounded. The officer who had asked them to come out held up his hand, saying it was too dangerous to come any further, and they must go back to safety. They refused to listen to his advice, however, until they had attended to some of the wounded who were near them. They then found a stretcher, and, with the aid of a man, they carried two back to safety under heavy fire, and while under shelter dressed their wounds, and took them back to temporary hospital.
I saw Miss Thompson today weaving her medal for the first .time. She was very proud of the fact that the King had pinned it on her himself, and had shaken hands with her. In a short speech the King paid a high tribute to the heroic work which is being performed daily by Englishwomen in Belgium.
Critic Hobart Friday 28 May 1915 page 3
The Rev. E. H. Thompson, Goulburn street rectory, has received the following from Base Records : - "I have much pleasure in forwarding here under copy of extract from Australian Imperial Force list issued by Lieut.-General Sir W. E. Birdwood. K.C.S.I.. K.C.M.G., CB.,d.E., D.S.O., relating to conspicuous services rendered by your daughter, 1st Australian General Hospital:-'Honours and Awards.- The name of the under-mentioned lady of the Army Nursing Service has been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for valuable services rendered in connection with the war: -Staff-Nurse M. E. L. Thompson.
The Mercury Saturday 28 July 1917 page 6
RETURNING SOLDIERS
BASE RECORDS NOTIFICATIONS.
Rev. and Mrs. L H. Thompson, of St. John Baptist rectory, have received official notice that their daughter, Sister Muriel K. L. Thompson, is returning by the transport Orsova, due in Melbourne on August 2 Sister Thompson has been on active service in service in Egypt, England and France since June 1915 and received special commendation from General Birdwood for Distinguished services."
The Mercury Tasmania Friday 15 August 1919 page 6
AANS
Born 1889 in Franklin, Tas.
Daughter of Rev. Edward Henry THOMPSON and Lucy Henrietta nee GROVE
Of St. Johns Rectory, Goulburn St, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained Hobart General Hospital
Enlisted 14 June 1915
Embarked 17 June 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Wandilla’
Aged 26 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Awarded the Order of Leopold II (Belgian)
Returned to Australia 4 September 1919 per ‘Orsova’
Appointment Terminated 5 December 1919
Married Joseph REYNOLDS
Died 17 November 1951 in Collaroy, NSW
Late of Collaroy, NSW
Photograph available online here
THREE BRAVE NURSES.
The King of the Belgians has presented the Order of Leopold II. to three nurses of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps for bravery under shell fire in rescuing some wounded men from the trenches. The names of the recipients, says the ‘‘ Daily Mail’s ’’correspondent in the north of France, are Miss Muriel Thompson, Sister Mary White, Miss Margaret Waite. The three nurses had gone up as far as the rear line of trenches, not far from Oostkerke, when an officer asked them if they would like to go to the first line. They readily assented. As heavy firing was going on at the time, great care had to be taken in advancing from one trench to another. They had to go one at a time at two minute intervals, with instructions to lie flat on the ground if any shots came their way. In a little while they reached an outpost, which consisted of a few cottages huddled close together. As soon as they reached it however, the Germans started shelling the place vigorously, and several men were killed and wounded. The officer who had asked them to come out held up his hand, saying it was too dangerous to come any further, and they must go back to safety. They refused to listen to his advice, however, until they had attended to some of the wounded who were near them. They then found a stretcher, and, with the aid of a man, they carried two back to safety under heavy fire, and while under shelter dressed their wounds, and took them back to temporary hospital.
I saw Miss Thompson today weaving her medal for the first .time. She was very proud of the fact that the King had pinned it on her himself, and had shaken hands with her. In a short speech the King paid a high tribute to the heroic work which is being performed daily by Englishwomen in Belgium.
Critic Hobart Friday 28 May 1915 page 3
The Rev. E. H. Thompson, Goulburn street rectory, has received the following from Base Records : - "I have much pleasure in forwarding here under copy of extract from Australian Imperial Force list issued by Lieut.-General Sir W. E. Birdwood. K.C.S.I.. K.C.M.G., CB.,d.E., D.S.O., relating to conspicuous services rendered by your daughter, 1st Australian General Hospital:-'Honours and Awards.- The name of the under-mentioned lady of the Army Nursing Service has been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War for valuable services rendered in connection with the war: -Staff-Nurse M. E. L. Thompson.
The Mercury Saturday 28 July 1917 page 6
RETURNING SOLDIERS
BASE RECORDS NOTIFICATIONS.
Rev. and Mrs. L H. Thompson, of St. John Baptist rectory, have received official notice that their daughter, Sister Muriel K. L. Thompson, is returning by the transport Orsova, due in Melbourne on August 2 Sister Thompson has been on active service in service in Egypt, England and France since June 1915 and received special commendation from General Birdwood for Distinguished services."
The Mercury Tasmania Friday 15 August 1919 page 6
THOMPSON, P S
Staff Nurse
AANS
AANS
THOMSON, Ada Mary Henrietta
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Resided 1868 in Yarra, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas Reibey Young THOMPSON and Ada Milvain nee GARRETT
Resided 94 Casaline St., South Yarra, Vic.
NOK Mrs. H R HORNE (Sister)
Of 49 Murphy Street, South Yarra, Vic.
Embarked from Australia 18 December 1915
Arrived in UK 10 February 1916
Posted 10 February 1917
Served in France
Served at Middlesex War Hospital, Napsbury, St. Albans
Resided due to private affairs 16 October 1917
Embarked for Australia 10 September 1917
Did not marry
Died 1955 in Vic.
Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery 16 December 1955-remains scattered.
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Resided 1868 in Yarra, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas Reibey Young THOMPSON and Ada Milvain nee GARRETT
Resided 94 Casaline St., South Yarra, Vic.
NOK Mrs. H R HORNE (Sister)
Of 49 Murphy Street, South Yarra, Vic.
Embarked from Australia 18 December 1915
Arrived in UK 10 February 1916
Posted 10 February 1917
Served in France
Served at Middlesex War Hospital, Napsbury, St. Albans
Resided due to private affairs 16 October 1917
Embarked for Australia 10 September 1917
Did not marry
Died 1955 in Vic.
Cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery 16 December 1955-remains scattered.
THOMSON, Effie
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Sister
AANS No 5 Sea Transport Section Born 15 January 1879 atMount Pleasant, SA Daughter of Francis THOMSON and Elizabeth nee FORSTER Of Mt. Pleasant, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Resided at Robert St., North Unley, SA Trained at Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 16 June 1917 Embarked 23 June 1917 at Adelaide per HMAT A30 Served in England Returned to Australia 05 January 1919 per 'Suevic' Appointment terminated 03 May 1919 Died 14 June 1948 at Fullarton, SA Aged 69 years Resided Fullarton, SA Buried West Terrace AIF Kendrew Oval |
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Miss Effie Thomson, who died on Sunday at the age of 69 after a long illness, was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Thomson, of Lilybank, Mount Pleasant. As an AIF nursing sister attached to No. 5 Sea Transport Company in the First World War, she served for some months on the troopship Borda, between Australia and the United Kingdom. She was later attached to military hospitals in England.
The Advertiser Tuesday 13 July 1948 page 4
The Advertiser Tuesday 13 July 1948 page 4
THOMSON, Elizabeth Chisholm
Staff Nurse/Masseuse
AANS
Born 1867 in Minto, NSW
Daughter of Robert THOMSON and Catherine Elizabeth nee WATSON
Occupation prior to enlisting Masseuse
Enlisted 18 August 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 21 August 1915 from Sydney per ‘Morea’
Aged 40 years
Served in England & Egypt
Returned to Australia per ‘Ulysses’ Nursing Duties
Appointment Terminated 24 May 1917
Did not marry
Died 09 June 1961 in Burwood, NSW
AANS
Born 1867 in Minto, NSW
Daughter of Robert THOMSON and Catherine Elizabeth nee WATSON
Occupation prior to enlisting Masseuse
Enlisted 18 August 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 21 August 1915 from Sydney per ‘Morea’
Aged 40 years
Served in England & Egypt
Returned to Australia per ‘Ulysses’ Nursing Duties
Appointment Terminated 24 May 1917
Did not marry
Died 09 June 1961 in Burwood, NSW
THOMSON, Elsie Muriel
Sister
AANS
Born 1890 in Lismore, NSW
Daughter of Mudro THOMSON and Susannah nee THORBURN
Of Palmwoods Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 10 June 1916
Embarked 9 December 1916 from Sydney per ‘Kaiser I hind’
Aged 25 years
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 23 September 1919 per ‘Argylshire’
Appointment Terminated 31 October 1919
Married Herbert REDMOND
Died 1987
AANS
Born 1890 in Lismore, NSW
Daughter of Mudro THOMSON and Susannah nee THORBURN
Of Palmwoods Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 10 June 1916
Embarked 9 December 1916 from Sydney per ‘Kaiser I hind’
Aged 25 years
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 23 September 1919 per ‘Argylshire’
Appointment Terminated 31 October 1919
Married Herbert REDMOND
Died 1987
THORNTON, Eva Blanche (Birdie)
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1881 at Muswellbrook, NSW
Daughter of Sylvester Louis THORNTON and Mary Agnes nee KEOGH
Of Thorndale, Muswellbrook, NSW
Embarked 18 December 1915 per 'Karoola'
Served in 1st Bermingham War Hospital
Married William Louis Carl BRECHT 10 September 1918 at St. Jude's Church, Kensington, England
She resided in England at Eversleigh Court Hotel, 109 Cromwell Road, Kensington, England
Returned to Australia per 'Osterley' to Sydney 08 July 1919
Died 13 March 1963 at Lady Gowrie Hospital, Godon, NSW
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1881 at Muswellbrook, NSW
Daughter of Sylvester Louis THORNTON and Mary Agnes nee KEOGH
Of Thorndale, Muswellbrook, NSW
Embarked 18 December 1915 per 'Karoola'
Served in 1st Bermingham War Hospital
Married William Louis Carl BRECHT 10 September 1918 at St. Jude's Church, Kensington, England
She resided in England at Eversleigh Court Hotel, 109 Cromwell Road, Kensington, England
Returned to Australia per 'Osterley' to Sydney 08 July 1919
Died 13 March 1963 at Lady Gowrie Hospital, Godon, NSW
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Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Lieut and Mrs. W L C Brecht, who were recently married in London. The bride was Sister Birdie Thornton , of the Imperial Nursing Staff. Her husband died in Sydney in 1939 and was buried at the Beresfield Crematorium (now known as Newcastle Memorial Park), the couple were residing at West Maitland, NSW They had one son. Sunday Times Sunday 01 December 1918 page 17 |
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THROSBY, Christina (Christiana) Jane Zouch
Australian Trained Nurse
Home Service in England
Born 1888 in Berrima, NSW
Youngest daughter of Nicholas Herbert THROSBY and Marcia Charlotte nee ZOUCH
Of Mount Ashby, NSW
Returning to Australia per 'Berrima' embarked 02 January 1919
Did not marry
Killed instantly on 15 September 1929 after being struck by a motor car about 5 pm on in Vaucluse road, near Graycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse. She had been visiting the Limbless Soldier's Home.
Aged 45 years
Resided Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW
Buried Rookwood Crematorium
Matron Throsby who returned recently from England, where she was attached to the Imperial Nursing
Service, has been appointed to Nugall Hall, the new Red Cross Convalescent Home. She is s sister of Dr. Throsby, of North Sydney (formerly of Bowral), and daughter of Mr N H Throsby, formerly of Mount Ashby.
Robertson Advocate Tuesday 13 May 1919 page 2
MATRON THROSBY.
ROSE HALL, the very imposing white mansion on the hill in Forbes Street, has had numerous occupants since its erection on a Government grant of land (subsequently revoked in favor of Mr. A. Hallen, Government Architect) to Mr. William Cordeaux in 1838. No occupant, however, has invested the old building with the same public importance that the Red Cross Society of New South Wales has given to it by its merciful mission to help the returned Diggers who were crippled in the war, as well as their dependents.
After a devoted service of seven years at Rose Hall, Matron Throsby, who descends from the Throsby family of the Macquarie period and founded by Mr. Charles Throsby, Government Medical Officer at Castle Hill in 1802, has resigned the position, much to the regret of the visiting public, the officials, the working staff, and the Digger inmates. At the last monthly social gathering in the hall, occasion was taken by all these friends and well-wishers to say good-bye to the matron, who carried away several mementoes and testimonials on her departure.
The retiring matron has, like her beloved Digger patients, to her a credit a worthy service at the historical carnage of 1914-1918.
Our photo is from May Moore's Studio, Sydney.
The World's News Saturday 21 August 1926 page 9
Home Service in England
Born 1888 in Berrima, NSW
Youngest daughter of Nicholas Herbert THROSBY and Marcia Charlotte nee ZOUCH
Of Mount Ashby, NSW
Returning to Australia per 'Berrima' embarked 02 January 1919
Did not marry
Killed instantly on 15 September 1929 after being struck by a motor car about 5 pm on in Vaucluse road, near Graycliffe Avenue, Vaucluse. She had been visiting the Limbless Soldier's Home.
Aged 45 years
Resided Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW
Buried Rookwood Crematorium
Matron Throsby who returned recently from England, where she was attached to the Imperial Nursing
Service, has been appointed to Nugall Hall, the new Red Cross Convalescent Home. She is s sister of Dr. Throsby, of North Sydney (formerly of Bowral), and daughter of Mr N H Throsby, formerly of Mount Ashby.
Robertson Advocate Tuesday 13 May 1919 page 2
MATRON THROSBY.
ROSE HALL, the very imposing white mansion on the hill in Forbes Street, has had numerous occupants since its erection on a Government grant of land (subsequently revoked in favor of Mr. A. Hallen, Government Architect) to Mr. William Cordeaux in 1838. No occupant, however, has invested the old building with the same public importance that the Red Cross Society of New South Wales has given to it by its merciful mission to help the returned Diggers who were crippled in the war, as well as their dependents.
After a devoted service of seven years at Rose Hall, Matron Throsby, who descends from the Throsby family of the Macquarie period and founded by Mr. Charles Throsby, Government Medical Officer at Castle Hill in 1802, has resigned the position, much to the regret of the visiting public, the officials, the working staff, and the Digger inmates. At the last monthly social gathering in the hall, occasion was taken by all these friends and well-wishers to say good-bye to the matron, who carried away several mementoes and testimonials on her departure.
The retiring matron has, like her beloved Digger patients, to her a credit a worthy service at the historical carnage of 1914-1918.
Our photo is from May Moore's Studio, Sydney.
The World's News Saturday 21 August 1926 page 9
SISTER J. C. THROSBY.
Sister J. C. Throsby, who was matron of Rose Hall Red Cross Hostel for many years, died on Sunday from injuries received in a motor accident.
Sister Throsby received her training at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children. At the outbreak of the war she proceeded to London and obtained employment in the War Office. She was drafted to Richmond Hospital, and served there until the Armistice. On her return to Sydney she was appointed by the Red Cross Society as matron at Nugall Hall, Randwick. When that institution was closed she was transferred to Rose Hall, and remained there till 1926. Subsequently she was matron at Ascham School, but relinquished that post a few months ago.
A member of the executive of the Red Cross Society said yesterday that Miss Throsby won the affection and esteem of all who knew her, and her memory would always be cherished by the society as one who did her duty nobly on active service, and continued that service to the sick and disabled returned men until 1926. Her cheery and sympathetic nature made her a universal favourite. During the war the Throsby family lent "The Mill" at Moss Vale for Red Cross purposes. Hundreds of invalid soldiers enjoyed convalescent treatment in that beautiful home.
The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 17 September 1929 page 15
Sister J. C. Throsby, who was matron of Rose Hall Red Cross Hostel for many years, died on Sunday from injuries received in a motor accident.
Sister Throsby received her training at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children. At the outbreak of the war she proceeded to London and obtained employment in the War Office. She was drafted to Richmond Hospital, and served there until the Armistice. On her return to Sydney she was appointed by the Red Cross Society as matron at Nugall Hall, Randwick. When that institution was closed she was transferred to Rose Hall, and remained there till 1926. Subsequently she was matron at Ascham School, but relinquished that post a few months ago.
A member of the executive of the Red Cross Society said yesterday that Miss Throsby won the affection and esteem of all who knew her, and her memory would always be cherished by the society as one who did her duty nobly on active service, and continued that service to the sick and disabled returned men until 1926. Her cheery and sympathetic nature made her a universal favourite. During the war the Throsby family lent "The Mill" at Moss Vale for Red Cross purposes. Hundreds of invalid soldiers enjoyed convalescent treatment in that beautiful home.
The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 17 September 1929 page 15
THROSSELL, Isabel Roberta
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C10801194#imageViewerLink
Born Aelaide, South Australia
Resided Northam, Western Australia
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C10801194#imageViewerLink
Born Aelaide, South Australia
Resided Northam, Western Australia
