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VARCOE, Annie
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Sister
AANS Born 12 December 1883 in Hillston, NSW Daughter of Joseph Rowe VARCOE and Sarah Jane nee NIXON Of Hopeville, Gunbar, NSW Wife of Alex McARTHUR fmly of Sylvanham, Gunbar, and latterly of Murrami, Leeton Aged 33 years Enlisted 28 September 1916 Embarked 21 March 1917 per 'Kanowna' Served in Abbassia Returned to Australia 25 January 1920 per 'Port MacQuarie' Appointment terminated 12 March 1920 Married Alexander McARTHUR 24 October 1925 at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, Sydney Died 10 February 1983 |
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Gunbar.
The "Grazier's" Gunbar corres-pondent writes:-
A very pleasant function took place at Gunbar on Saturday afternoon, when the Ganbar Returned Soldiers Medal was presented to Sister Ann Varcoe, who recently returned from Egypt. Mr A. McArthur, President of the Gunbar Repatriation Executive, presided, and on behalf of the residents of Gunbar and district, thanked Sister Varcoe for the valuable services that she had rendered, and the noble work that had been accomplished by the devoted band of nurses, who had so skilfully and tenderly nursed the wounded soldiers. Sister Varcoe had not only helped her country in the hour of need ; she had added lustre to the splendid record of the Gunbar district, and he trusted she would long be spared to wear the Gunbar medal which was given as a small token of their admiration and esteem. Messrs. P. F. Flanagan, G. F.Sides and J. Gibson endorsed the Chairman's remarks, and said they were proud and happy to be present that day to do Sister Varcoe honor, and they sincerely hoped that her journey through this life would be happy and prosperous. She had the whole-hearted admiration, respect and esteem of her many friends in the Gunbar district, who would always remember the valuable services she had rendered. The President then pinned on the medal, and Sister Varcoe, who was warmly cheered, thanked the people of Gunbar and district for the beautiful medal that had been presented to her. She said that she would always cherish it as one of her most precious treasures.
She thanked them for their kind remarks, and said that she had only done her duty. Medals were to be presented to two returned soldiers, but they were unable to attend, so the presentation was held over until a later date.
The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser Friday 15 October 1920 page 7
The "Grazier's" Gunbar corres-pondent writes:-
A very pleasant function took place at Gunbar on Saturday afternoon, when the Ganbar Returned Soldiers Medal was presented to Sister Ann Varcoe, who recently returned from Egypt. Mr A. McArthur, President of the Gunbar Repatriation Executive, presided, and on behalf of the residents of Gunbar and district, thanked Sister Varcoe for the valuable services that she had rendered, and the noble work that had been accomplished by the devoted band of nurses, who had so skilfully and tenderly nursed the wounded soldiers. Sister Varcoe had not only helped her country in the hour of need ; she had added lustre to the splendid record of the Gunbar district, and he trusted she would long be spared to wear the Gunbar medal which was given as a small token of their admiration and esteem. Messrs. P. F. Flanagan, G. F.Sides and J. Gibson endorsed the Chairman's remarks, and said they were proud and happy to be present that day to do Sister Varcoe honor, and they sincerely hoped that her journey through this life would be happy and prosperous. She had the whole-hearted admiration, respect and esteem of her many friends in the Gunbar district, who would always remember the valuable services she had rendered. The President then pinned on the medal, and Sister Varcoe, who was warmly cheered, thanked the people of Gunbar and district for the beautiful medal that had been presented to her. She said that she would always cherish it as one of her most precious treasures.
She thanked them for their kind remarks, and said that she had only done her duty. Medals were to be presented to two returned soldiers, but they were unable to attend, so the presentation was held over until a later date.
The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser Friday 15 October 1920 page 7
WEDDING.
McARTHUR-VARCOE.
A marriage of interest to the district was celebrated at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, Sydney, on October 24th, when Sister Ann Varcoe, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R.Varcoe, 'The Rise,' Hillston, was married to Mr. Alexander McArthur, Sylvanham, Gunbar. The Rev. Hugh Paton officiated. The bride was given away by her brother Mr B. Varcoe ,Miss Amy Varcoe, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. James McArthur was best man. The honeymoon was spent in Queensland.
The Riverine Grazier Friday 04 December 1925 page 2
McARTHUR-VARCOE.
A marriage of interest to the district was celebrated at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, Sydney, on October 24th, when Sister Ann Varcoe, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R.Varcoe, 'The Rise,' Hillston, was married to Mr. Alexander McArthur, Sylvanham, Gunbar. The Rev. Hugh Paton officiated. The bride was given away by her brother Mr B. Varcoe ,Miss Amy Varcoe, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. James McArthur was best man. The honeymoon was spent in Queensland.
The Riverine Grazier Friday 04 December 1925 page 2
VARCOE, Sarah
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Staff Nurse
AANS 2nd Australian General Hospital Born 1877 in Deniliquin, NSW Daughter of Joseph Rowe VARCOE and Sarah Jane nee NIXON Of 'Hopefield' Gunbar, NSW Aged 37 years Enlisted 24 November 1914 in Cairo, Egypt Embarked 05 December 1914 Served in France Returned to Australia 15 May 1917 per 'Beltana' Discharged as medically unfit 15 November 1917 Married William BECK Died 16 October 1959 in Wagga Wagga, NSW Late of Wagga Wagga, NSW |
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There died in the Hillston District Hospital on Friday last an outstanding personality of the district, when Capt.
William Beck was called to the Great Beyond after a short illness, the cause of death being heart failure. Born at Bega 64 years ago, William Beck took a keen interest in military matters, and he saw active service in the South African war, sailing from Australia with the Bushmen's Contingent with the rank of Sergeant. At the conclusion of that war the late Mr Beck returned to Australia, continuing his activity in the militia. He was chosen as one of the 40 men from New South Wales to attend the coronation of King' Edward VII. At the outbreak of the World War Mr Beck again offered his services to his country, and in 1915 sailed with 4th Reinforcement 12th Light Horse with the rank of Lieutenant. When an uprising occurred among native troops Lieutenant Beck was appointed Captain and placed in charge of a column of men to proceed to Egypt to quel the disturbance. He continued on active service till the end of 1917, when he was invalided to Australia. About 10 years ago he married at Glenfield, Miss Sarah Varcoe, and soon after they took up land in the Hillston district following farming and grazing pursuits. There was no family to the union. Miss Varcoe was a nurse in the Great War, and she left Australia in the same troopship as her late husband in 1915; Mr J, G. Rose being also a member of the contingent on that ship. The cortege, a very lengthy one, moved from the Catholic Church on Saturday afternoon for Hillston cemetery. The casket, draped with the Union Jack, was carried by returned soldiers, who formed a guard of honor at the church and cemetery. Service at the graveside was conducted by Rev Father O'Sullivan; funeral arrangements being carried out by Messrs J, Trenerry and Sons, Griffith Major Dooley, of Leeton, a soldier comrade of deceased during the South African war and also closely associated in the Great War, was present at the funeral to pay his last respect to a soldier comrade of nearly a lifetime.
The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser Thursday 30 May 1940 page 2
William Beck was called to the Great Beyond after a short illness, the cause of death being heart failure. Born at Bega 64 years ago, William Beck took a keen interest in military matters, and he saw active service in the South African war, sailing from Australia with the Bushmen's Contingent with the rank of Sergeant. At the conclusion of that war the late Mr Beck returned to Australia, continuing his activity in the militia. He was chosen as one of the 40 men from New South Wales to attend the coronation of King' Edward VII. At the outbreak of the World War Mr Beck again offered his services to his country, and in 1915 sailed with 4th Reinforcement 12th Light Horse with the rank of Lieutenant. When an uprising occurred among native troops Lieutenant Beck was appointed Captain and placed in charge of a column of men to proceed to Egypt to quel the disturbance. He continued on active service till the end of 1917, when he was invalided to Australia. About 10 years ago he married at Glenfield, Miss Sarah Varcoe, and soon after they took up land in the Hillston district following farming and grazing pursuits. There was no family to the union. Miss Varcoe was a nurse in the Great War, and she left Australia in the same troopship as her late husband in 1915; Mr J, G. Rose being also a member of the contingent on that ship. The cortege, a very lengthy one, moved from the Catholic Church on Saturday afternoon for Hillston cemetery. The casket, draped with the Union Jack, was carried by returned soldiers, who formed a guard of honor at the church and cemetery. Service at the graveside was conducted by Rev Father O'Sullivan; funeral arrangements being carried out by Messrs J, Trenerry and Sons, Griffith Major Dooley, of Leeton, a soldier comrade of deceased during the South African war and also closely associated in the Great War, was present at the funeral to pay his last respect to a soldier comrade of nearly a lifetime.
The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser Thursday 30 May 1940 page 2
VAUGHAN-JENKINS, Mary Louise Alice
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
Born 09 June 1877 at Allandoor Station, Goondiwindi, Qld.
Daughter of William VAUGHAN-JENKINS and Blanch Julia nee DALGARNO
Both parents were deceased when enlisted
Of 97 Victoria St., Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Educated Girl's High School, Bathurst, NSW and Queen's College & Technical College, Bathurst, NSW
Trained at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney from 17 March 1904 to 12 November 1907
Worked at Women's Hospital Sydney March 1909 to September 1909
Worked in various Private Hospitals in Sydney
'Shortly after the outbreak of war, I came over from San Francisco and proceeded to France as previously stated. My health gave way in March 1915 and I was given my discharge, and returned to my home in Australia. Upon recovery, I left Australia on 21st August 1915 and returned to London at a cost of 40 pounds, and joined the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, proceeding to duty at Aldershot on November 3rd 1915. I have served continuously with the Imperial Force since that date, and wish to know if I can get that fare refunded, and also if my return fare to Australia will be paid, when I am disbanded.'
Embarked 21 August 1915 from Sydney per 'Morea'
Owing to submarine danger disembarked at Marseilles and proceeded overland to London
Arrived in UK 27 September 1915
Enlisted in QAIMNSR 11 October 1915
Served in France 21 December 1914 to 23 March 1915 with the Australian Voluntary Hospital which later became the 32 Stationary Hospital
Served from 03 November 1915 to 23 April 1919
Attached to Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot until 26 August 1917
Transferred to Military Hospital, Eastbourne
Attached to South African Military Hospital, Grove Road Extension, Richmond
Appointment terminated 23 April 1919
Did not marry
Died 28 September 1939 in North Sydney, NSW
Miss Mary Vaughan-Jenkins, who acted as matron to the young people who arrived by the Baradine for the Fairbridge Farm School, is returning to Sydney, after having spent some useful years in London. She has made a special study of mother-craft in all its phases. She qualified as a general and maternity nurse before leaving for the old country in 1913, and during the war she served as an army sister. When her military duties' were at and end, she set to work to study, and her qualifications will make her a valuable citizen of the Commonwealth, in which she hopes to work and lecture in the 'cause of mother and child. She is a member of the Royal Sanitary Institute, London, and holds the certificate of sister tutor of King's College for Women, London University. She holds the certificate of the Mother Craft Training Society, established in London by Dr. Truby King, whose wonderful work in the cause of infant welfare carried for him Empire recognition during the war. There is no aspect vital to the life of children that Miss Vaughan Jenkins has not studied. Perhaps few Australian women are able to claim, as Miss. Vaughan-Jenkins can, that they hold fifteen certificates in the varied and interesting branches of study and practice' whim today come under the heading of 'Mother Craft'.
The West Australian Friday 01 February 1924 page 13
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
Born 09 June 1877 at Allandoor Station, Goondiwindi, Qld.
Daughter of William VAUGHAN-JENKINS and Blanch Julia nee DALGARNO
Both parents were deceased when enlisted
Of 97 Victoria St., Darlinghurst, Sydney, NSW
Educated Girl's High School, Bathurst, NSW and Queen's College & Technical College, Bathurst, NSW
Trained at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney from 17 March 1904 to 12 November 1907
Worked at Women's Hospital Sydney March 1909 to September 1909
Worked in various Private Hospitals in Sydney
'Shortly after the outbreak of war, I came over from San Francisco and proceeded to France as previously stated. My health gave way in March 1915 and I was given my discharge, and returned to my home in Australia. Upon recovery, I left Australia on 21st August 1915 and returned to London at a cost of 40 pounds, and joined the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, proceeding to duty at Aldershot on November 3rd 1915. I have served continuously with the Imperial Force since that date, and wish to know if I can get that fare refunded, and also if my return fare to Australia will be paid, when I am disbanded.'
Embarked 21 August 1915 from Sydney per 'Morea'
Owing to submarine danger disembarked at Marseilles and proceeded overland to London
Arrived in UK 27 September 1915
Enlisted in QAIMNSR 11 October 1915
Served in France 21 December 1914 to 23 March 1915 with the Australian Voluntary Hospital which later became the 32 Stationary Hospital
Served from 03 November 1915 to 23 April 1919
Attached to Cambridge Hospital, Aldershot until 26 August 1917
Transferred to Military Hospital, Eastbourne
Attached to South African Military Hospital, Grove Road Extension, Richmond
Appointment terminated 23 April 1919
Did not marry
Died 28 September 1939 in North Sydney, NSW
Miss Mary Vaughan-Jenkins, who acted as matron to the young people who arrived by the Baradine for the Fairbridge Farm School, is returning to Sydney, after having spent some useful years in London. She has made a special study of mother-craft in all its phases. She qualified as a general and maternity nurse before leaving for the old country in 1913, and during the war she served as an army sister. When her military duties' were at and end, she set to work to study, and her qualifications will make her a valuable citizen of the Commonwealth, in which she hopes to work and lecture in the 'cause of mother and child. She is a member of the Royal Sanitary Institute, London, and holds the certificate of sister tutor of King's College for Women, London University. She holds the certificate of the Mother Craft Training Society, established in London by Dr. Truby King, whose wonderful work in the cause of infant welfare carried for him Empire recognition during the war. There is no aspect vital to the life of children that Miss Vaughan Jenkins has not studied. Perhaps few Australian women are able to claim, as Miss. Vaughan-Jenkins can, that they hold fifteen certificates in the varied and interesting branches of study and practice' whim today come under the heading of 'Mother Craft'.
The West Australian Friday 01 February 1924 page 13
VEECH, Annie Gertrude
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Sister
Queen Alexandra's Medical Nursing Service India Born 1880 at Coonamble, NSW Daughter of Patrick VEECH and Bridget Agnes nee SLATTERY Died 05 June 1954 in Cape Town, South Africa Miss Annie Veech, daughter of a well known family in Coonamble, has been appointed to the nursing staff attached to the military in India. About five years ago Miss Veech went to London, and studied her profession in Guy's Hospital, where she gained the appreciation of the medical staff by her skill and ability. ' Freeman's Journal Thursday 30 November 1911 page 16 |
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Mrs. Veech, senr., of 'Quilbone,' Quambone, has been notified by the military authorities that her son, Sapper Malachi Veech, left England on August 19, and expects to reach Melbourne on October 10. He has seen over five years' service, being one of the first to enlist, and took part in the landing at Gallipoli. He returned to Australia in 1916 on leave, and went back to the firing line for three years. He spent five Christmas Days in the military, and during the whole of the time he was never wounded, being slightly gassed on one occasion. Since the armistice he has been doing garrison duty in France and Belgium. While in France he met his sister, Nurse Annie Veech, whom he had not seen for nine years, she having obtained leave from India to visit France. His mother, who was a daughter of the late Mr. Slattery, who used to reside at Wellington, was born at Montefiores 73 years ago.
Freeman's Journal Thursday 02 October 1919 page 14
Freeman's Journal Thursday 02 October 1919 page 14
From Veech family history by Marie P Nightingale nee Veech.
Annie Gertrude also known as Nance was born 1880 at 'Quilbone' NSW. Like her siblings she received her early education from a governess, then went to boarding school. Annie attended St Mary's Convent in Bathurst.
From Trove - Trinity College London, Bathurst Local Centre - Veech, Annie Gertrude (Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal dd 14 Sep 1895)
Our Lady's Superior School, Convent of Mercy. A. Veech - Highest aggregate marks - drawing, also marks for violin (BFP & MJ dd 8 Feb 1896)
She commenced her nursing training at Sydney Hospital, and during her second year of training she became very ill with typhoid fever. her straight hair was shaved off, and when her hair grew again it was curly.
Annie fully recovered and later travelled to England, where she completed her training at Guys Hospital, which was a very prestigioius hospital at that time.
Her niece Molly West wrote: At the Sydney Hospital (where Molly did her general nursing training later) I met two elderly Nursing Sisters who started their training together with her at Sydney Hospital. One was her best friend and still fond of her. Possibly they had met in war service in France.
Feeling extremely upset about her father's estate, Annie decided to leave Australia. She felt that she and her sister Britie fared Badly. Annie sailed for the United Kingdom in 1907. In later years she communicated with her sister Britie in NZ.
Miss Nance Veech of Sydney (states the British Australasian, November 2) has received an appointment in Queen Alexandra's Indian Nursing Service, and sails for India on November 29. Since her arrival in London, 4 years ago, Miss Veech has passed examinations in nursing. Her friends in London have offered her hearty congratulations on this appointment, which is rather difficult to obtain (SMH dd 9 Dec 1911 from Trove).
Although an 'official' nursing service was not established until 1881, the corps traces its heritage to Florence Nightingale, who was instrumental in lobbying for the support of female military nurses. In 1902, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) was established by Royal Warrant, and was named after Queen Alexandra, who became its President. It replaced the Army Nursing Service, which had been established in 1881, and which from 1889 provided Sisters for all Army hospitals with at least 100 beds. In 1949, the QAIMNS became a corps in the British Army and was renamed as the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. Since 1950 the organisation has trained nurses and in 1992 men were allowed to join. (Wikipedia). Motto: Sub cruce candida (Under the White Cross).
In the Queen Alexandra's Medical Nursing Service India, Annie worked as a Nursing Sister and as Assistant Matron; also her rank was Forewoman in Queen Mary's Army Auxilliary Corps, regiment number 2162 during 1914-1920 - from Medal Cards. Some of her service was in France. At one stage Annie and her brother Malachi were in France on active service together.
Somewhere the services got their wires crossed. Annie's next of kin was her mother B A Veech (Bridget Agnes). Annie's cousin B A Veech (Bryan Aloysius) was also serving in WW1. By mistake the letter about Annie's mail was sent to B C (Bertram Claude), Bryan's brother. This correspondence was found in Bert's file at the National Archives in Australia, Canberra. Attached along with the over 30 other documents associated with this amazing woman.
She is on many shipping manifests - transversing the globe - between 1906 when she left Australia until 1934.
Sadly we do not know where she was from 1934 to her death in Western Australia in 1954.
There is a record of her death on the WA index but her death does not have a registration number or place of registration - no parent details either.
Marie Nightingale phoned the Perth Metropolitan Cemetery on 20 June 2013 - no burial registered.
I have checked on all known WA cemetery indexes with no success.
It appears that Annie returned to Australian soil before she died, but what happened to her is a mystery.
Perhaps the Quilbone curse followed her - from Marie Nightingale.
Courtesy of Vicki Smith
Annie Gertrude also known as Nance was born 1880 at 'Quilbone' NSW. Like her siblings she received her early education from a governess, then went to boarding school. Annie attended St Mary's Convent in Bathurst.
From Trove - Trinity College London, Bathurst Local Centre - Veech, Annie Gertrude (Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal dd 14 Sep 1895)
Our Lady's Superior School, Convent of Mercy. A. Veech - Highest aggregate marks - drawing, also marks for violin (BFP & MJ dd 8 Feb 1896)
She commenced her nursing training at Sydney Hospital, and during her second year of training she became very ill with typhoid fever. her straight hair was shaved off, and when her hair grew again it was curly.
Annie fully recovered and later travelled to England, where she completed her training at Guys Hospital, which was a very prestigioius hospital at that time.
Her niece Molly West wrote: At the Sydney Hospital (where Molly did her general nursing training later) I met two elderly Nursing Sisters who started their training together with her at Sydney Hospital. One was her best friend and still fond of her. Possibly they had met in war service in France.
Feeling extremely upset about her father's estate, Annie decided to leave Australia. She felt that she and her sister Britie fared Badly. Annie sailed for the United Kingdom in 1907. In later years she communicated with her sister Britie in NZ.
Miss Nance Veech of Sydney (states the British Australasian, November 2) has received an appointment in Queen Alexandra's Indian Nursing Service, and sails for India on November 29. Since her arrival in London, 4 years ago, Miss Veech has passed examinations in nursing. Her friends in London have offered her hearty congratulations on this appointment, which is rather difficult to obtain (SMH dd 9 Dec 1911 from Trove).
Although an 'official' nursing service was not established until 1881, the corps traces its heritage to Florence Nightingale, who was instrumental in lobbying for the support of female military nurses. In 1902, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) was established by Royal Warrant, and was named after Queen Alexandra, who became its President. It replaced the Army Nursing Service, which had been established in 1881, and which from 1889 provided Sisters for all Army hospitals with at least 100 beds. In 1949, the QAIMNS became a corps in the British Army and was renamed as the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. Since 1950 the organisation has trained nurses and in 1992 men were allowed to join. (Wikipedia). Motto: Sub cruce candida (Under the White Cross).
In the Queen Alexandra's Medical Nursing Service India, Annie worked as a Nursing Sister and as Assistant Matron; also her rank was Forewoman in Queen Mary's Army Auxilliary Corps, regiment number 2162 during 1914-1920 - from Medal Cards. Some of her service was in France. At one stage Annie and her brother Malachi were in France on active service together.
Somewhere the services got their wires crossed. Annie's next of kin was her mother B A Veech (Bridget Agnes). Annie's cousin B A Veech (Bryan Aloysius) was also serving in WW1. By mistake the letter about Annie's mail was sent to B C (Bertram Claude), Bryan's brother. This correspondence was found in Bert's file at the National Archives in Australia, Canberra. Attached along with the over 30 other documents associated with this amazing woman.
She is on many shipping manifests - transversing the globe - between 1906 when she left Australia until 1934.
Sadly we do not know where she was from 1934 to her death in Western Australia in 1954.
There is a record of her death on the WA index but her death does not have a registration number or place of registration - no parent details either.
Marie Nightingale phoned the Perth Metropolitan Cemetery on 20 June 2013 - no burial registered.
I have checked on all known WA cemetery indexes with no success.
It appears that Annie returned to Australian soil before she died, but what happened to her is a mystery.
Perhaps the Quilbone curse followed her - from Marie Nightingale.
Courtesy of Vicki Smith
VEENMAN, Margarita Arvida
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Matron
AANS No 1 Australian Hospital Ship 'Karoola' Born 1875 in Newcastle, NSW Daughter of Jacob VEENMAN and Hannah nee O'BRIEN Of 13 Tyrrell Street, Newcastle, NSW Aged 40 years Enlisted 18 July 1915 in Sydney, NSW Embarked 19 September 1918 per 'Karoola' from Melbourne, Vic. Served as Matron on Hospital Ship 'Karoola' Returned to Australia 28 June 1919 per 'Karoola' Discharged 12 March 1920 Did not marry Died 14 April 1944 in Randwick, NSW Late of Netherleigh Hospital, Randwick, NSW |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 25 July 1917 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1544, position 40 Date of London Gazette: 23 February 1917 Location in London Gazette: Page 1954, position 2 Sister Vida Gallen has been appointed matron of the Balmain District Hospital, in succession to Miss Veenman, who is now matron of the No. I Australian General Military Hospital at Randwick.
The Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 22 September 1915 page 5 |
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Presentation of Royal Red Cross
Matron Veenman, who received the Royal Red Cross in Sydney, last week, is a daughter of Mrs. Veenman, of Newcastle. Matron Veenman was trained at the Newcastle Hospital, and was for many years a valued member of the nursing staff.
A NURSE HONORED.
AND GIVEN PURSE OF SOVEREIGNS.
'NEWCASTLE, Saturday Night.
In the Town Hall this afternoon the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Shedden) presented Sister Veenman, formerly head nurse of the local hospital, but now matron of Balmain Hospital, on behalf of the citizens, with a purse containing forty sovereigns. The Mayor said it was a pleasing duty to make slight recognition of the valuable services rendered to suffering humanity by Sister Veenman while occupying the
position of nurse at Newcastle. Several others testified to Sister Veenman's skill, and all joined in wishing her every success at Balmain.
Sunday Times Sunday 28 Mary 1911 page 11
AND GIVEN PURSE OF SOVEREIGNS.
'NEWCASTLE, Saturday Night.
In the Town Hall this afternoon the Mayor of Newcastle (Alderman Shedden) presented Sister Veenman, formerly head nurse of the local hospital, but now matron of Balmain Hospital, on behalf of the citizens, with a purse containing forty sovereigns. The Mayor said it was a pleasing duty to make slight recognition of the valuable services rendered to suffering humanity by Sister Veenman while occupying the
position of nurse at Newcastle. Several others testified to Sister Veenman's skill, and all joined in wishing her every success at Balmain.
Sunday Times Sunday 28 Mary 1911 page 11
VEIT, Beatrice Ethel (Trixie)
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Nurse
AANS 2nd Australian General Hospital Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Born Victoria Daughter of the late Harry VEIT and Mrs. Alice LARSEN fmly VIET nee LOWDAY Of Austral Terrace, Malvern, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Charge Nurse and Staff Nurse Trained at Adelaide Hospital Graduated RAH 1912 Enlisted 02 January 1914 Enlisted in QAIMNSR 20 May 1915 in Australia for service abroad under a 6 months contract Embarked 20 May 1915 per 'Mooltan' Served in Egypt, Palestine and Messopotamia Returned to Australia 20 August 1918 per "Port Darwin' Re-embarked 14 October 1918 per 'Pakeha' Returned to England from Egypt 01 February 1919 Served in Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve until 02 February 1919 Resigned 02 February 1919 Married 01 March 1919 in UK to Donald McLEISH Died 09 January 1929 Aged 39 years Buried Abney Park Cemetery UK with her son Donald Ian who died 08 April 1929 aged 8 years. |
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BLYTH, August 3O.—There was a large attendance at the district hall on Thursday night, when a welcome home was tendered to Sister Beatrice E. Veit, who was, before offering her services three years ago to the military authorities, matron of the local hospital. She had served in Egypt, Palestine, and Mesopotamia. Eulogistic speeches were made by the Chairman (Mr. W. Pratt), Messrs. T. Dunstone and B. Buzacott (representing the Hospital Board), and Messrs. J. T. Harmer, J. C. Ninnes, R J. Pearce, and F. J. Wiltshire. A programme of entertainment was contributed- by Miss E. Wiltshire and Miss Eime and Mr. K. Buzacott. Dancing followed, - Mr. L. V. Harmer acting as M.C. and Mrs. E. J. Pearce as pianist.
Register Mon 02 Sept 1918 page 6
MCLEISH-VEIT.
A bright and pretty wedding took place on March 1, when Sister Beatrice E. Veit, the eldest daughter of Mrs. J. V. Larsen, 42 Austral Terrace, Malvern, was married to Capt. Donald McLeish, of 65 Marquess Road, London, and late of R.A.F. The ceremony was performed by Padre Davidson.
The Mail Saturday 05 July 1919 page 9
Register Mon 02 Sept 1918 page 6
MCLEISH-VEIT.
A bright and pretty wedding took place on March 1, when Sister Beatrice E. Veit, the eldest daughter of Mrs. J. V. Larsen, 42 Austral Terrace, Malvern, was married to Capt. Donald McLeish, of 65 Marquess Road, London, and late of R.A.F. The ceremony was performed by Padre Davidson.
The Mail Saturday 05 July 1919 page 9
VENN, Jane
Staff Nurse
Non AIF
Returning to Australia per 'Konigin Luise' embarked 18 December 1919
Non AIF
Returning to Australia per 'Konigin Luise' embarked 18 December 1919
VEREY, Jessie Maud
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 in Invercargll, New Zealand
Daughter of William Arthur VEREY and Margaret nee STEVENSON
Of Warfe St., Odmarie, New Zealand
Aged 30 years
Enlisted 01 April 1915
Embarked 13 April 1915
Served in France and England
Returned to Australia 31 December 1917 per 'Themistocles'
Appointment terminated 17 January 1918
Did not marry
Died 1954 in New Zealand
AANS
Born 1884 in Invercargll, New Zealand
Daughter of William Arthur VEREY and Margaret nee STEVENSON
Of Warfe St., Odmarie, New Zealand
Aged 30 years
Enlisted 01 April 1915
Embarked 13 April 1915
Served in France and England
Returned to Australia 31 December 1917 per 'Themistocles'
Appointment terminated 17 January 1918
Did not marry
Died 1954 in New Zealand
VERNON, Olive Maud
Staff Nurse
AANS
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1874 in Hastings, England
Daughter of Colonel Walter Liberty VERNON and Margaret Ann nee JONES
Embarked at Bombay for Australia per 'Dnera' 14 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 28 September 1925 at Wellington, S. India
AANS
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1874 in Hastings, England
Daughter of Colonel Walter Liberty VERNON and Margaret Ann nee JONES
Embarked at Bombay for Australia per 'Dnera' 14 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 28 September 1925 at Wellington, S. India
MISS OLIVE VERNON.
The death of Miss Olive Vernon took place at Wellington, S. India, on September 28. Miss Vernon had many friends in Sydney, where she was widely known; her father was the late Col. W. L. Vernon, architect to the Government of New South Wales. Miss Vernon, who was a member of the well-known Queen Alexandra Nursing Service for India, had seen extensive war service. She was in Iraq and in the Persian Gulf during the war, and also was on active service during the North-west Frontier Campaigns.
She won many decorations, including the R.R.C. medal.
At the time of her death Miss Vernon was matron of the Wellington Military Hospital.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 08 October 1925 page 12
The death of Miss Olive Vernon took place at Wellington, S. India, on September 28. Miss Vernon had many friends in Sydney, where she was widely known; her father was the late Col. W. L. Vernon, architect to the Government of New South Wales. Miss Vernon, who was a member of the well-known Queen Alexandra Nursing Service for India, had seen extensive war service. She was in Iraq and in the Persian Gulf during the war, and also was on active service during the North-west Frontier Campaigns.
She won many decorations, including the R.R.C. medal.
At the time of her death Miss Vernon was matron of the Wellington Military Hospital.
The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 08 October 1925 page 12
VICARS-FOOTE, Eveline Mary
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Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service AANS Born 06 February 1885 at Dunolly, Vic. Daughter of Richard VICARS-FOOTE and Jane nee ROBINSON Of Bank of Victoria, Geelong, Vic. Aged 32 years Trained at Warranambool Hospital Left for UK at own expense to nurse with QAIMNSR Enlisted 16 May 1915 Served in Egypt Appointed to No 21 General Hospital 'Miss Evelyn Mary VICARS-FOOTE has worked in this hospital since 01 September 1915. During that time I have found her reliable, quick, willing and an excellent nurse. For some months she had charge of a ward. She kept an excellent tone and it was well managed. She is suitable to be further employed in the Army Nursing Service.' Appointment terminated 16 May 1917 Returned to Australia from Egypt 12 June 1917 per 'Mongolia' which hit a mine & sunk in the Indian Ocean The P&O SS Mongolia was sunk off Bombay by a mine laid (by) the German Raider ‘Wolf’ on 23/6/1917, 24 were lost. |
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Enlisted 22 October 1917 AANS
Embarked 30 October 1917 from Melbourne per 'Aeneas'
Arrived Devonport England 26 December 1917
Served in London and France
2nd AAH, Southall 28 December 1917
To France 25 May 1918 & reported for duty at the 3rd AGH, Wimereux
Granted leave in the UK from 5 May 1919 – 5 August 1919 to attend a Cookery School
Returned to Australia 02 November 1919 per 'Berrima'
Appointment terminated 11 February 1920
Married Clarence Stuart McLEOD on the 28th June 1923 at Christ Church in South Yarra
Died September 1976 Windsor, Vic.
Aged 91 years
Buried 17 September 1976 in the Thomas Simmons Lawn at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Photograph Table Talk Thursday 27 May 1915 page 19
Embarked 30 October 1917 from Melbourne per 'Aeneas'
Arrived Devonport England 26 December 1917
Served in London and France
2nd AAH, Southall 28 December 1917
To France 25 May 1918 & reported for duty at the 3rd AGH, Wimereux
Granted leave in the UK from 5 May 1919 – 5 August 1919 to attend a Cookery School
Returned to Australia 02 November 1919 per 'Berrima'
Appointment terminated 11 February 1920
Married Clarence Stuart McLEOD on the 28th June 1923 at Christ Church in South Yarra
Died September 1976 Windsor, Vic.
Aged 91 years
Buried 17 September 1976 in the Thomas Simmons Lawn at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery
Photograph Table Talk Thursday 27 May 1915 page 19
Among the nurses who will shortly be leaving Melbourne for the front is Miss Vicars Foote third daughter of Maior R. Vicars-Foote, of Warrnambool. Miss Foote was trained at the local Hospital. She has entered the Royal Army Medical Service Corps. and expects to be engaged in one of the Home Hospitals until her services are required at the front. Major Foote is also supplying a son - Ernest - for active service. He is at Broadmeadows and anticipates sailing in a few days.
Warnambool Standard Friday 07 May 1915 page 4
Staff-Nurse E. Vicars Foote was among the passengers on the Mongolia, and she was landed with the large party on the Island of Tangiers and taken subsequently to Bombay in a mine sweeper. When on the island it was found that many of the men were severely burned and otherwise injured, and impromptu bandages were made from under-garments, thereby depleting their already scant wardrobe .Nurse Vicars-Foote has been nursing at Gallipoli and in Egypt, having left Australia over two years ago. The Mongolia was the sixteenth vessel she bad been on since leaving for Australia. Included in her loss by the wreck are two trunks of curios and mementoes collected during the last two eventful years.
The Advertiser Monday 23 July 1917 page 10
McLEOD – VICARS-FOOTE – On the 28th June, at Christ Church, South Yarra, by Rev F.E. Lewin, of Sunbury, Clarence Stuart, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs D.J. McLeod, of Auckland, NZ, to Eveline Mary, third daughter of Major and the late Mrs R. Vicars-Foote, of Ashe grove, Toorak. (Present address, Hammond road, Dandenong)
The Argus Monday 17 September 1923
Warnambool Standard Friday 07 May 1915 page 4
Staff-Nurse E. Vicars Foote was among the passengers on the Mongolia, and she was landed with the large party on the Island of Tangiers and taken subsequently to Bombay in a mine sweeper. When on the island it was found that many of the men were severely burned and otherwise injured, and impromptu bandages were made from under-garments, thereby depleting their already scant wardrobe .Nurse Vicars-Foote has been nursing at Gallipoli and in Egypt, having left Australia over two years ago. The Mongolia was the sixteenth vessel she bad been on since leaving for Australia. Included in her loss by the wreck are two trunks of curios and mementoes collected during the last two eventful years.
The Advertiser Monday 23 July 1917 page 10
McLEOD – VICARS-FOOTE – On the 28th June, at Christ Church, South Yarra, by Rev F.E. Lewin, of Sunbury, Clarence Stuart, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs D.J. McLeod, of Auckland, NZ, to Eveline Mary, third daughter of Major and the late Mrs R. Vicars-Foote, of Ashe grove, Toorak. (Present address, Hammond road, Dandenong)
The Argus Monday 17 September 1923
VICKERS, Iris Lenore
Ward Assistant
No 2 Australian Hospital Ship 'Kanowna'
AANS
Born 1894 in Young, NSW
Daughter of George E VICKERS and Georgina nee GATES
Of 25 Edgeware Road, Enmore, Sydney, NSW
Aged 21 years
Enlisted 13 December 1915
Embarked 22 December 1915 per 'Kanowna'
Returned to Australia March 1916 per 'Kanowna'
Married 09 October 1923 to Dr. Rupert Arnott
Widowed 1949
Died 30 June 1974 in Sydney, NSW
Late of Fairlight, NSW
No 2 Australian Hospital Ship 'Kanowna'
AANS
Born 1894 in Young, NSW
Daughter of George E VICKERS and Georgina nee GATES
Of 25 Edgeware Road, Enmore, Sydney, NSW
Aged 21 years
Enlisted 13 December 1915
Embarked 22 December 1915 per 'Kanowna'
Returned to Australia March 1916 per 'Kanowna'
Married 09 October 1923 to Dr. Rupert Arnott
Widowed 1949
Died 30 June 1974 in Sydney, NSW
Late of Fairlight, NSW
A QUIET WEDDING
Miss Iris Vickers, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. George Vlckers, ot 'Lenwood,' Enmore, married yesterday afternoon at Scot's Church. Church Hill, to Dr. Rupert Arnott, son of Mr.and Mrs. George Arnott of 'Avokina.' Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill. Rev. R.P. Arnott. B.A., Petersham Church of Christ (brother of the bridegroom performed the ceremony. The bride wore a dainty frock of cyclamen pink marocain, faced with white, and a pink hat.
Miss Vera Spence was bridesmaid in a grey marocain frock and hat. Mr. Eric Vickers attended his brother as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Vickers entertained immediate relatives at Farmer's after the ceremony. The bride's mother wore a grey and mauve knitted frock with a black hat. Mrs. Arnott's black satin gown was worn with a gold and brown hat. The bride travelled in a navy blue costume with hat to tone.
Evening News Wednesday 10 October 1923 page 11
Miss Iris Vickers, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. George Vlckers, ot 'Lenwood,' Enmore, married yesterday afternoon at Scot's Church. Church Hill, to Dr. Rupert Arnott, son of Mr.and Mrs. George Arnott of 'Avokina.' Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill. Rev. R.P. Arnott. B.A., Petersham Church of Christ (brother of the bridegroom performed the ceremony. The bride wore a dainty frock of cyclamen pink marocain, faced with white, and a pink hat.
Miss Vera Spence was bridesmaid in a grey marocain frock and hat. Mr. Eric Vickers attended his brother as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Vickers entertained immediate relatives at Farmer's after the ceremony. The bride's mother wore a grey and mauve knitted frock with a black hat. Mrs. Arnott's black satin gown was worn with a gold and brown hat. The bride travelled in a navy blue costume with hat to tone.
Evening News Wednesday 10 October 1923 page 11
VICKERS, Mary Emelia Larsen
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 05 March 1882 in Bendigo, Vic.
Daughter of Christian Julius LARSEN and Martha nee HARDING
Her father died when she was 7 and her mother died when she was 9 so she was an orphan at 9 years of age.
She was possibly taken in by Vickers family and took their family name
Sister of Sarah CARSS
Of 66 Moral Street, Parkville, Vic.
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 27 June 1918 in Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 16 October 1918 from Sydney per 'Malta'
Served in Bombay and Lahore India
Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per 'Innesburck'
Appointment terminated 30 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 26 November 1937 in Vic.
Late of Ivanhoe, Vic.
Buried Heidelberg Cemetery
AANS
Born 05 March 1882 in Bendigo, Vic.
Daughter of Christian Julius LARSEN and Martha nee HARDING
Her father died when she was 7 and her mother died when she was 9 so she was an orphan at 9 years of age.
She was possibly taken in by Vickers family and took their family name
Sister of Sarah CARSS
Of 66 Moral Street, Parkville, Vic.
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 27 June 1918 in Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 16 October 1918 from Sydney per 'Malta'
Served in Bombay and Lahore India
Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per 'Innesburck'
Appointment terminated 30 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 26 November 1937 in Vic.
Late of Ivanhoe, Vic.
Buried Heidelberg Cemetery
Sister M. Vickers
Much regret will be felt in the nursing profession at the death on Friday, after a brief illness, of Sister M. Vickers, of Airlie Private Hospital, Ivanhoe.
A trainee of the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Fairfield, Sister Vickers was on duty during the early days of the war at the Caulfield Military Hospital, and in 1916 left with the A.I.F. for India, where she nursed for 12 months, and then returned to duty at Caulfield.
For some time she was in charge of the military ward in the Austin Hospital, and, 14 years ago, in partnership with Sister Alice Pump, opened a private hospital at Ivanhoe. For the last eight years they have conducted Airlie private hospital.
A leader in her profession, a genial and kindly woman, and one who Inspired confidence and affection among all with whom she came into contact, Sister Vickers will be greatly missed, not only by her fellow-nurses, but also by a wide circle of friends.
The funeral took place on Saturday at the Heidelberg Cemetery, and was largely attended. The Rev. Courtenay Thomas officiated at the service at the graveside,and a brief soldiers' service was also conducted by the president of the Ivanhoe sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. W. Blake)
The Argus Monday 29 November 1937 page 7
Much regret will be felt in the nursing profession at the death on Friday, after a brief illness, of Sister M. Vickers, of Airlie Private Hospital, Ivanhoe.
A trainee of the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Fairfield, Sister Vickers was on duty during the early days of the war at the Caulfield Military Hospital, and in 1916 left with the A.I.F. for India, where she nursed for 12 months, and then returned to duty at Caulfield.
For some time she was in charge of the military ward in the Austin Hospital, and, 14 years ago, in partnership with Sister Alice Pump, opened a private hospital at Ivanhoe. For the last eight years they have conducted Airlie private hospital.
A leader in her profession, a genial and kindly woman, and one who Inspired confidence and affection among all with whom she came into contact, Sister Vickers will be greatly missed, not only by her fellow-nurses, but also by a wide circle of friends.
The funeral took place on Saturday at the Heidelberg Cemetery, and was largely attended. The Rev. Courtenay Thomas officiated at the service at the graveside,and a brief soldiers' service was also conducted by the president of the Ivanhoe sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League (Mr. W. Blake)
The Argus Monday 29 November 1937 page 7
VICKERY, Ella
Staff Nurse
AANS
No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola
Born 07 May 1885 at Blackwood, SA
Daughter of Fredrick William VICKERY and Wilhelmina Robinson nee KING
Sister of Nita M BARKLA
Of Gawler, South, SA
Aged 31 years
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 18 April 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 25 April 1917 at Melbourne per 'Karoola'
Served on Hospital Ship 'Karoola'
Returned to Australia 21 June 1919 per 'Karoola'
Appointment terminated 13 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 29 May 1965 at Daw Park, SA
Aged 80 years
Resided Meadows, SA
Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery
AANS
No 1 Hospital Ship Karoola
Born 07 May 1885 at Blackwood, SA
Daughter of Fredrick William VICKERY and Wilhelmina Robinson nee KING
Sister of Nita M BARKLA
Of Gawler, South, SA
Aged 31 years
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 18 April 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 25 April 1917 at Melbourne per 'Karoola'
Served on Hospital Ship 'Karoola'
Returned to Australia 21 June 1919 per 'Karoola'
Appointment terminated 13 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 29 May 1965 at Daw Park, SA
Aged 80 years
Resided Meadows, SA
Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery
VIERK, Ernestine Sophia
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 16 June 1877 at Nuriootpa, SA Daughter of Ernst Friedrick VIERK and Ellen Mary nee TROTTER Of WA Aged 39 years Enlisted at No 8 Australian General Hospital 13 December 1914 Embarked 13 December 1914 per 'Kyarra' Served in Bombay Returned to Australia 17 Mary 1917 per 'Beltana' Discharged as medically unfit 14 June 1917 Enlisted 11 October 1917 Returned to Australia 17 March 1917 per 'Beltana' Appointment terminated 16 July 1918 Married George BROWN Died 04 May 1960 in WA Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Rose Garden site 15 Position 0036 |
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Courtesy of the State Library of Queensland
Her many friends in Western Australia will learn with regret that Nurse Vierk has been very in suffering from a combination of malaria, neuritis, and general breakdown, following on the strain of arduous work. News has been cabled from Bombay to the effect that she is out of danger and progressing satisfactorily. As soon as she can make the voyage safely, Nurse Vierk will be taken to England, and probably win be sent later to Perth. Nurse Vierk has had two years of strenuous military nursing, and her endurance and courage have marked her as one of the finest of the nursing profession on service during the war.
The Daily News Perth Wednesday 06 December 1916 page 3
Sister Ernestine Vierk, of West Australia, is engaged to Mr. George Brown, of the Audit Department, Perth. She lately returned with a batch of other Australian nurses from active service,and is now on the staff of a hospital in Perth.
The Newsletter:an Australian Paper for Australian People Saturday 08 September 1917 page 8
The Daily News Perth Wednesday 06 December 1916 page 3
Sister Ernestine Vierk, of West Australia, is engaged to Mr. George Brown, of the Audit Department, Perth. She lately returned with a batch of other Australian nurses from active service,and is now on the staff of a hospital in Perth.
The Newsletter:an Australian Paper for Australian People Saturday 08 September 1917 page 8
VINES, Florence
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Sister
AANS Born 1885 in Geelong, Vic. Daughter of Joshua VINES and Mary Martha nee NICHOLLS Sister of J E VINES Of 'Sunnyside' Terang, Vic. Aged 31 years Trained at Ballarat District Hospital Embarked 17 July 1915 per 'Orsova' Returned to Australia 31 December 1916 per 'Wiltshire' Enlisted 23 May 1917 Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan' Served in Returned to Australia Discharged as medically unfit 06 August 1918 Did not marry Died 11 September 1979 in Heidelberg, Vic. Late of St. Kilda, Vic. Cremated 14 September 1979 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains were scattered Punch Thursday 29 July 1915 page 21 |
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VINNEY, E
Matron Vinney, of the Toodyay Hospital, is a Royal Red Cross nurse. She served with great distinction and was wounded during the war with the A.I.F. nursing sisters. She is lessee of the hospital.
Mirror Perth Saturday 15 August 1931 page 14
Mirror Perth Saturday 15 August 1931 page 14
VIRGIN, Daisy Clarice
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 09 July 1893 at Quorn, SA
Daughter of William Edward VIRGIN and Catherine Pollock nee MAXWELL
Of 58 Roebuck St. , West Adelaide, SA
Aged 24 years
Trained At Adelaide Hospital
Reported for duty at 7th AGH 24 October 1917
Volunteered to Nurse Influenza and left for WA
Embarked 28 December 1918 by East West Train to Perth
Returned to Adelaide 25 March 1919
Married Frederick Arthur PENNINGTON 07 October 1919 at Holder Memorial Methodist Church, West Adelaide
Died 03 February 1965 in Epping, NSW
Aged 71 years
Buried Macquarie Park Cemetery A J Hare Lawn, Row 37, No 23, Grave 1
AANS
Born 09 July 1893 at Quorn, SA
Daughter of William Edward VIRGIN and Catherine Pollock nee MAXWELL
Of 58 Roebuck St. , West Adelaide, SA
Aged 24 years
Trained At Adelaide Hospital
Reported for duty at 7th AGH 24 October 1917
Volunteered to Nurse Influenza and left for WA
Embarked 28 December 1918 by East West Train to Perth
Returned to Adelaide 25 March 1919
Married Frederick Arthur PENNINGTON 07 October 1919 at Holder Memorial Methodist Church, West Adelaide
Died 03 February 1965 in Epping, NSW
Aged 71 years
Buried Macquarie Park Cemetery A J Hare Lawn, Row 37, No 23, Grave 1
VOWLES, Mary Catherine Green
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 21 July 1891 at Bowden, SA
Daughter of William Thomas Green VOWLES and Annie Theresa nee TOUHY
Sister of William VOWLES
C/- Mrs. A O'Connor
Of Young St., Parkside, SA
Trained at North Adelaide Private Hospital
Enlisted 17 August 1916
Aged 24 years
Embarked 24 August 1916 from Adelaide per 'Mooltan'
Served in Bombay, India
Embarked for Salonika 24 August 1917 per 'Manitou'
Served in Salonika
Contracted Malaria
Returned to Australia per 'Wiltshire' 03 October 1918 to Sydney
Proceeded to 5th MD for duty East West Rail 28 December 1918 to nurse Influenza
Returned 04 September 1919 per 'Takada'
Appointment terminated 19 October 1919
Died 1949
AANS
Born 21 July 1891 at Bowden, SA
Daughter of William Thomas Green VOWLES and Annie Theresa nee TOUHY
Sister of William VOWLES
C/- Mrs. A O'Connor
Of Young St., Parkside, SA
Trained at North Adelaide Private Hospital
Enlisted 17 August 1916
Aged 24 years
Embarked 24 August 1916 from Adelaide per 'Mooltan'
Served in Bombay, India
Embarked for Salonika 24 August 1917 per 'Manitou'
Served in Salonika
Contracted Malaria
Returned to Australia per 'Wiltshire' 03 October 1918 to Sydney
Proceeded to 5th MD for duty East West Rail 28 December 1918 to nurse Influenza
Returned 04 September 1919 per 'Takada'
Appointment terminated 19 October 1919
Died 1949
