BRADFORD, Maud Rebecca
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1881 in Tannymorel, Qld.
Daughter of George BRADFORD and Sarah nee BOSTON
Sister of James BORWN
Of Unanderra, Illawarra Line, NSW
Age 34 years
Enlisted 11 November 1915 at Perth, WA
Embarked 18 November 1915 per “Orsova”
Service in Egypt, Bombay, England & France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 27 September 1919 per “Osterley” On Duty
Discharged as medically unfit 09 March 1920 after the end of hostilities.
Did not marry
Died 07 September 1968 at RGH, Condord, NSW
Late of Bondi, NSW
Aged 86 years
Buried Woronora Cemetery
AANS
Born 1881 in Tannymorel, Qld.
Daughter of George BRADFORD and Sarah nee BOSTON
Sister of James BORWN
Of Unanderra, Illawarra Line, NSW
Age 34 years
Enlisted 11 November 1915 at Perth, WA
Embarked 18 November 1915 per “Orsova”
Service in Egypt, Bombay, England & France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 27 September 1919 per “Osterley” On Duty
Discharged as medically unfit 09 March 1920 after the end of hostilities.
Did not marry
Died 07 September 1968 at RGH, Condord, NSW
Late of Bondi, NSW
Aged 86 years
Buried Woronora Cemetery
BRADSHAW, Ivy Corinella
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1889 at Egans Town, Vic.
Daughter of George BRADSHAW and Mary Elizabeth nee OLIVER
Address at 1 Keightly, Subiaco WA
Training 3 years Perth Public Hospital
Aged 27 years
Enlisted 28 May 1917 in WA
Embarked 16 June 1917 per “Khiva”
Served in Bombay & England
Returned to Australia 07 February 1919 per “Lancashire” On Duty
Appointment terminated 17 November 1919
Married William Michael O'DONOHUE
Died 06 October 1963 in Perth, WA
Aged 74 years
Resided Darlington, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery ashes scattered
AANS
Born 1889 at Egans Town, Vic.
Daughter of George BRADSHAW and Mary Elizabeth nee OLIVER
Address at 1 Keightly, Subiaco WA
Training 3 years Perth Public Hospital
Aged 27 years
Enlisted 28 May 1917 in WA
Embarked 16 June 1917 per “Khiva”
Served in Bombay & England
Returned to Australia 07 February 1919 per “Lancashire” On Duty
Appointment terminated 17 November 1919
Married William Michael O'DONOHUE
Died 06 October 1963 in Perth, WA
Aged 74 years
Resided Darlington, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery ashes scattered
BRADSHAW, Vera Evaline
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 24 April 1895 in Benalla, Vic.
Daughter of Reginald Ernest BRADSHAW and Amy Evaleen nee ROE
Of “Dura” Shadford St, Benalla, Vic
Aged 24 years
Enlisted 23 September 1918 at Melbourne
Embarked 14 October 1918 at Sydney per “Wyreena”
Disembarked 10 December 1918 at Fremantle for duty at Quarantine Station
Re-enlisted 13 September 1919 at Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 18 September 1919 per “Frankfurt”
Promoted to Sister 1919
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 27 November 1919 per “Ypringa”
Discharged of duty 16 June 1920
Married KNIGHT
Lived in Auckland, New Zealand
AANS
Born 24 April 1895 in Benalla, Vic.
Daughter of Reginald Ernest BRADSHAW and Amy Evaleen nee ROE
Of “Dura” Shadford St, Benalla, Vic
Aged 24 years
Enlisted 23 September 1918 at Melbourne
Embarked 14 October 1918 at Sydney per “Wyreena”
Disembarked 10 December 1918 at Fremantle for duty at Quarantine Station
Re-enlisted 13 September 1919 at Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 18 September 1919 per “Frankfurt”
Promoted to Sister 1919
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 27 November 1919 per “Ypringa”
Discharged of duty 16 June 1920
Married KNIGHT
Lived in Auckland, New Zealand
NURSES FOR THE WAR
Nurses Bradshaw and Elmers, who trained at the Wangaratta District Hospital, have offered their services to the Defence Department for war work abroad, and have been accepted. They have not yet been notified as to the date of their departure.
Wangaratta Chronicle Wednesday 29 May 1918 page 2
Nurses Bradshaw and Elmers, who trained at the Wangaratta District Hospital, have offered their services to the Defence Department for war work abroad, and have been accepted. They have not yet been notified as to the date of their departure.
Wangaratta Chronicle Wednesday 29 May 1918 page 2
BRADY, N
Nurse
AANS
AANS
BRAWN, Annie Louise
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born on 19 September 1884 at Creswick, Vic.
Daughter of Edward BRAWN and Emily Henrietta nee MARTYN
Sister of Mrs H EVANS, Vic
Aged 33 years
Training 3 years at Ballarat Hospital
Enlisted 08 November 1917
Embarked 08 November 1917 at Sydney per “Canberra”
Service in Bombay
Returned to Australia 08 December 1919 per ”Janus”
Discharged of duty 29 January 1921
Working at Avon Private Hospital, 15 Grandview Rd, Camberwell as at 18 July 1924
Did not marry
Died 1955 in Ballarat, Vic.
AANS
Born on 19 September 1884 at Creswick, Vic.
Daughter of Edward BRAWN and Emily Henrietta nee MARTYN
Sister of Mrs H EVANS, Vic
Aged 33 years
Training 3 years at Ballarat Hospital
Enlisted 08 November 1917
Embarked 08 November 1917 at Sydney per “Canberra”
Service in Bombay
Returned to Australia 08 December 1919 per ”Janus”
Discharged of duty 29 January 1921
Working at Avon Private Hospital, 15 Grandview Rd, Camberwell as at 18 July 1924
Did not marry
Died 1955 in Ballarat, Vic.
BRAY, Mary Adelaide
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Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Born 09 May 1880 in Melbourne, Vic. Sister of Annie SEARSON Address “Arcadia” Stanley Grove, Canterbury, Vic Training 3 years at Melbourne Hospital Enlisted 18 December 1915 Arrived in France 02 April 1916 Served at 26th General Hospital 'A careful, conscientious nurse, does particularly well in Medical wards.' Posted to 32 Stationary Hospital 15 June 1917 Departed from France as unfit for duty 27 July 1917 Ceased duty 18 December 1917 Resigned 06 February 1918 as she did not wish to appear before another Medical Board and a Representative of the Australian government has promised to arrange for passage to Australia. Staff Nurse
AANS Aged 38 years Enlisted 07 November 1918 Embarked 09 November 1918 at Sydney per “Wiltshire” Service in Egypt after Armistice Returned to Australia 05 February 1919 per “Delta” On Duty Discharged medically unfit 03 June 1919 Died 24 May 1962 in Mosman, MSW Aged 86 years |
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BRAY, Shirley Inglis
Sister
AANS
Born Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of William Charles BRAY and Mary Helen nee INGLIS
Address 86 Kurraba Rd, Neutral Bay, NSW
Aged 33 years
Enlisted 13 March 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 at Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind”
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Service in Egypt, Solonika & England
Returned to Australia 15 July 1919 per “Takada” On Duty
Discharged 16 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 1965 at St Leonards, NSW
AANS
Born Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of William Charles BRAY and Mary Helen nee INGLIS
Address 86 Kurraba Rd, Neutral Bay, NSW
Aged 33 years
Enlisted 13 March 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 at Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind”
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Service in Egypt, Solonika & England
Returned to Australia 15 July 1919 per “Takada” On Duty
Discharged 16 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 1965 at St Leonards, NSW
BRAYE, Lilian Elizabeth
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1885 (BRAY) at Lambton, NSW
Daughter of Thomas Alfred BRAYE and Margaret Gordon nee INGLIS
Enlisted 08 December 1916
Embarked 09 June 1917
Discharged as Medically unfit 25 April 1921
AANS
Born 1885 (BRAY) at Lambton, NSW
Daughter of Thomas Alfred BRAYE and Margaret Gordon nee INGLIS
Enlisted 08 December 1916
Embarked 09 June 1917
Discharged as Medically unfit 25 April 1921
WAR NURSE HONOURED.
RECEPTION TO SISTER BRAYE.
The committee of the Oakhampton Nurses' Comforts Fund held a reception and presentation to Sister Lilian Braye, daughter of Mr. T.A. Braye, of Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon last at the residence of Mrs. Rutter. A large number of guests from West Maitland, including the Mayoress
(Mrs. Fry) and the surrounding districts assembled to honour this well-known nurse. The verandahs and grounds were gaily decorated with hundreds of small flags of the nurse's colours, together with large numbers of beautiful chrysanthemums and palms, and presented a very pretty appearance.Sister Braye was trained at the Maitland Hospital, and spend some years with the A.I.F. abroad. Mr. A. George, president of the Repatriation Committee, and also a member of the N.C.F., presided. A telegram was received from Sister E. J. McDonald regretting her unavoidable absence, and several apologies were received from invited guests. After the singing of the National Anthem Mr. George welcomed Sister Braye and called upon Major-Chaplain McCook.Major-Chaplain McCook, in the course of his speech, recalled many incidents of the nurses' experiences at the front, and considered that they had equally as hard a time as the boys. Mrs. Eckford welcomed Sister Braye on behalf of her committee, and Mrs. St. Vincent Heyes spoke on behalf of the Central Area and Empire Circle committees. Mrs. Wilson, president of the Nurses Comforts Fund, presented Sister Braye with a brooch from the committee, and Mrs Carruthers presented the brooch intended for Sister McDonald to Miss Mary Scobie While the brooches were being attached the company sang "For they are Jolly Good Sisters." Sister Braye was received with great applause, the whistle at the pumping station joining in very heartily. In a pretty little speech, she thanked the company for the gift made to her and said she considered the friends she had made in Maitland during the time of her training were the dearest of all, and she looked on their homes as her own. A short musical programme was rendered by Mrs. Henderson and the Misses Godfrey, Fry and Noble. Afternoon tea, presided over by Miss Mills, assisted by members of the committee, was served and the proceedings terminated with God Save the King.
The Mailtand Weekly Mercury Saturday 15 May 1920 page 3
RECEPTION TO SISTER BRAYE.
The committee of the Oakhampton Nurses' Comforts Fund held a reception and presentation to Sister Lilian Braye, daughter of Mr. T.A. Braye, of Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon last at the residence of Mrs. Rutter. A large number of guests from West Maitland, including the Mayoress
(Mrs. Fry) and the surrounding districts assembled to honour this well-known nurse. The verandahs and grounds were gaily decorated with hundreds of small flags of the nurse's colours, together with large numbers of beautiful chrysanthemums and palms, and presented a very pretty appearance.Sister Braye was trained at the Maitland Hospital, and spend some years with the A.I.F. abroad. Mr. A. George, president of the Repatriation Committee, and also a member of the N.C.F., presided. A telegram was received from Sister E. J. McDonald regretting her unavoidable absence, and several apologies were received from invited guests. After the singing of the National Anthem Mr. George welcomed Sister Braye and called upon Major-Chaplain McCook.Major-Chaplain McCook, in the course of his speech, recalled many incidents of the nurses' experiences at the front, and considered that they had equally as hard a time as the boys. Mrs. Eckford welcomed Sister Braye on behalf of her committee, and Mrs. St. Vincent Heyes spoke on behalf of the Central Area and Empire Circle committees. Mrs. Wilson, president of the Nurses Comforts Fund, presented Sister Braye with a brooch from the committee, and Mrs Carruthers presented the brooch intended for Sister McDonald to Miss Mary Scobie While the brooches were being attached the company sang "For they are Jolly Good Sisters." Sister Braye was received with great applause, the whistle at the pumping station joining in very heartily. In a pretty little speech, she thanked the company for the gift made to her and said she considered the friends she had made in Maitland during the time of her training were the dearest of all, and she looked on their homes as her own. A short musical programme was rendered by Mrs. Henderson and the Misses Godfrey, Fry and Noble. Afternoon tea, presided over by Miss Mills, assisted by members of the committee, was served and the proceedings terminated with God Save the King.
The Mailtand Weekly Mercury Saturday 15 May 1920 page 3
BREADEN, Jessie Mary
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1881 at Echuca, Vic. Daughter of John Armstrong BREADEN and Jessie Preciosa nee MALCOLM Address 24 French St Launceston, Tas Aged 36 years Enlisted 18 May 1917 in Launceston Tas Embarked 12 June 1917 at Melbourne per “Mooltan” Served in Solonika Returned to Australia 12 May 1919 per “Saudan” Discharged 27 August 1919 Married to J E BROWN Lived in New Zealand Died 20 April 1965 Aged 84 years Cremated Karori Crematorium |
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BREGENZER, Ethel Christina
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 12 August 1891 at Bundarra, NSW
Daughter of Louis BREGENZER and Christina nee MUNRO
Of Mugie Moss, St Marks Rd, Randwick, NSW
Aged 25 years
Enlisted 12 June 1917 in Sydney
Embarked 13 September 1917 per “Runic”
Served in Abbassia, Egypt
Returned to Australia 21 April 1919 per “Port Sydney” On Duty
Appointment terminated 25 May 1919
Married Wilmot FENWICK
Died 23 June 1963 in Forbes, NSW
Late of Grenfell, NSW
AANS
Born 12 August 1891 at Bundarra, NSW
Daughter of Louis BREGENZER and Christina nee MUNRO
Of Mugie Moss, St Marks Rd, Randwick, NSW
Aged 25 years
Enlisted 12 June 1917 in Sydney
Embarked 13 September 1917 per “Runic”
Served in Abbassia, Egypt
Returned to Australia 21 April 1919 per “Port Sydney” On Duty
Appointment terminated 25 May 1919
Married Wilmot FENWICK
Died 23 June 1963 in Forbes, NSW
Late of Grenfell, NSW
Mentioned in Despatches
For conspicuous services rendered 19 September 1918 to 31 January 1919
Third Supplement No 31383 The London Gazette dated 05 June 1919
And promulgated in the “Commonwealth of Australia Gazette” No 113 dated 06 October 1919
For conspicuous services rendered 19 September 1918 to 31 January 1919
Third Supplement No 31383 The London Gazette dated 05 June 1919
And promulgated in the “Commonwealth of Australia Gazette” No 113 dated 06 October 1919
BRENNAN, Jane Francis
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Staff Nurse
AANS Enlisted 07 Novmeber 1918 in Melbourne, Vic. Married HARVEY |
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BRENNAN, Kathleen Adele
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Nurse
VAD Born 15 November 1882 Daughter of William Francis BRENNAN and Elizabeth Mary nee KEATING Embarked September 1916 per 'Osterley' Served at 5th Northern General Hospital at Leicester, England Died of Septic Pericarditis following Influenza 24 November 1918 at Leicester, England Buried Welford Road Cemetery, Leichester, England Read more here |
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The following appeared in the Leicester 'Daily Post,' November 27th 1918: — Full military honors were associated with the funeral at Welford road cemetery, yesterday, of Miss Kathleen Adele Brennan, the Australian V.A.D. nurse, who for two years has been serving at the North Evington War Hospital, and who died on Sunday last at that institution from the after-effects of influenza. The coffin, which, was covered with a Union Jack, was borne to the cemetery on a gun carriage, followed by a large procession of the R.A.M.C. staff and V.A.D. nurses from North Evington and the Base Hospitals. The cortege was met by the Rev. Father Lindeboom, who, with cross bearer and acolytes led the procession to the soldiers' ' corner of the cemetery, where the body was interred, close to the graves of some Australian soldiers. Lieut. J. Brennan of one Australian Forces (brother) and three of the deceased's Australian V.A.D's. at the hospital, were the principal mourners, and amongst others present were Col. L. K. Harrison (Administrator 5th Northern Hospital), Capt. Moffat Holmes (North Evington), Major Slight, and Captains Mason, Payne and Hedley of the R.A.M.C, Miss Barrow (Matron at Northm Evington), and Mr D. Michael, Australian Commissioners for the 5th Northern Hospital district. A party from Glen Parva Barracks fired volleys and the 'Last Post' was sounded by R.A.M.C. buglers. Floral tributes were sent by the four Australian V.A.D. nurses at the Hospital (Misses Enid Armstrong, Mary McAlister, Stevenson), R.A.M.C officers and staff, the' V.A.D. staff, the maids at North Evington Hospital, Miss Michael and Colonel and Mrs. Russell Watson, of Sutton Veney and Sydney.
Freeman's Journal Thursday 06 March 1919 page 18
Freeman's Journal Thursday 06 March 1919 page 18
BRIDGMAN, Kate
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 28 July 1878 at Port Adelaide, SA
Daughter of William BRIDGMAN and Mary Ann nee MARLOR
Resided 'Pycroft', Darlington, Perth, WA
Embarked 15 May 1915 per 'Mooltan' for Egypt to join the QAIMNSR
Taken on in Egypt - Disembarked 15 June 1915 for duty
Served on Hospital Ship 'Valdivia' 18 May 1915 to 13 February 1920
Posted to Kitchener Military Hospital, Brighton
Returned to Australia 09 January 1920 per 'Megantic' to Fremantle
Demobilized 13 February 1920
In 1921 residing at 'Dunblane' Fullarton Road, Highgate, SA
Matron of School House, Guildford Grammar, WA c1926 – 1933
Married Donald Marsden Reginald COLLISSON early 1934 at Swan, WA
Died 3 April 1954 at Royal Perth Hospital, WA
Resided Guildford, SA
Aged 74 years
Cremated Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes scattered over garden at Karrakatta Cemetery
COLLISSON: On April 3, 1954, at Royal Perth Hospital, Kate widow of the late Donald M.R. Collisson, of Guildford Grammar School, formerly member of the Queen Alexander Imperial Nursing Service (First World War) and sister Guildford Grammar School.
The West Australian Monday 05 April 1954
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 28 July 1878 at Port Adelaide, SA
Daughter of William BRIDGMAN and Mary Ann nee MARLOR
Resided 'Pycroft', Darlington, Perth, WA
Embarked 15 May 1915 per 'Mooltan' for Egypt to join the QAIMNSR
Taken on in Egypt - Disembarked 15 June 1915 for duty
Served on Hospital Ship 'Valdivia' 18 May 1915 to 13 February 1920
Posted to Kitchener Military Hospital, Brighton
Returned to Australia 09 January 1920 per 'Megantic' to Fremantle
Demobilized 13 February 1920
In 1921 residing at 'Dunblane' Fullarton Road, Highgate, SA
Matron of School House, Guildford Grammar, WA c1926 – 1933
Married Donald Marsden Reginald COLLISSON early 1934 at Swan, WA
Died 3 April 1954 at Royal Perth Hospital, WA
Resided Guildford, SA
Aged 74 years
Cremated Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes scattered over garden at Karrakatta Cemetery
COLLISSON: On April 3, 1954, at Royal Perth Hospital, Kate widow of the late Donald M.R. Collisson, of Guildford Grammar School, formerly member of the Queen Alexander Imperial Nursing Service (First World War) and sister Guildford Grammar School.
The West Australian Monday 05 April 1954
BRIDSON, Amy
Nurse
Queen Alexanadra's Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
Bridesmaid to Blanche Mary Fowler
Queen Alexanadra's Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
Bridesmaid to Blanche Mary Fowler
BRIGGS, Mary Ellen
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1874 at Newcastle, NSW Daughter of James and Margaret BRIGGS Sister to Mrs N E ALEXANDER Address High St, Newcastle, NSW Aged 39 years Enlisted 26 June 1917 in Sydney Embarked 13 September 1917 at Melbourne per “Runic” Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 26 July 1919 per “Burma” On Duty Appointment terminated 01 October 1919 Employed at Randwick Military Hospital Killed in car crash 21 December 1930 Aged 56 years Buried Sandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, NSW Catholic 1 I Spec. 18 |
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NECK BROKEN
Woman's Sudden Death CORONER'S INQUEST NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.
When a motor car collided with the fence of the Speedway in Glebe-road, Merewetlier, on the night of December 21, Nurse Mary Ellen Briggs was instantly killed. Her death was due to a broken neok, caused by the sudden jolt of the collision.
At the inquest today the Deputy Coroner (Mr. W. R. Pickett) returned a verdict of accidental death. The car in which deceased was seated was driven by her brother-in-law, Mr. W. E. Alexander, who told the Coroner that the car was travellirig at 15 miles an hour up Glebe Hill. When passing another car there being ample room for him to do so, lie felt a bump under the front wheel. The car then ran along some loose gravel and plunged into the speedway fence. When the car stopped he noticed his sister-in-law apparently unconscious and sent for the ambulance to take her to hospital. His wife was in the front seat beside him and deceased was in the
back seat. The evidence of Dr. J. R. Leslie was that death was instantaneous.
The Maitland Weekly Mercury Saturday 03 January 1931 page 5
Woman's Sudden Death CORONER'S INQUEST NEWCASTLE, Wednesday.
When a motor car collided with the fence of the Speedway in Glebe-road, Merewetlier, on the night of December 21, Nurse Mary Ellen Briggs was instantly killed. Her death was due to a broken neok, caused by the sudden jolt of the collision.
At the inquest today the Deputy Coroner (Mr. W. R. Pickett) returned a verdict of accidental death. The car in which deceased was seated was driven by her brother-in-law, Mr. W. E. Alexander, who told the Coroner that the car was travellirig at 15 miles an hour up Glebe Hill. When passing another car there being ample room for him to do so, lie felt a bump under the front wheel. The car then ran along some loose gravel and plunged into the speedway fence. When the car stopped he noticed his sister-in-law apparently unconscious and sent for the ambulance to take her to hospital. His wife was in the front seat beside him and deceased was in the
back seat. The evidence of Dr. J. R. Leslie was that death was instantaneous.
The Maitland Weekly Mercury Saturday 03 January 1931 page 5
LATE SISTER BRIGGS
Funeral This Afternoon
The respect In which the late Sister Briggs was held was evident by the large attendance at her funeral. Before the cortege left the Sacred Heart Church, Hamilton, Father Peters held a short service, which was attended by a large number of women. Including many of the nurses who had trained with the deceased at the Newcastle Hospital.
The Newcastle Sun Monday 22 December 1930 page 6
Funeral This Afternoon
The respect In which the late Sister Briggs was held was evident by the large attendance at her funeral. Before the cortege left the Sacred Heart Church, Hamilton, Father Peters held a short service, which was attended by a large number of women. Including many of the nurses who had trained with the deceased at the Newcastle Hospital.
The Newcastle Sun Monday 22 December 1930 page 6
WAR NURSE DIES IN CAR OF HEART FAILURE
HAS COLLAPSE AFTER ACCIDENT SISTER BRIGGS'S CAREER
Heart failure is believed to be the cause of the death of Sister Mary Driggs, one of the best-known social workers in Newcastle, who was involved in a motor accident last night.
The accident occurred on Glebe Hill. The car in which Slster Brlggs was being driven skidded and crashed Into a fence.
Sister Brlggs trained for her profession at the Newcastle Hospital, and later became a sister at that Institution, after which she nursed privately. On the declaration of war she offered her services, which were accepted, and she was sent abroad, where she brought Joy and comfort Into the lives of many soldiers. Her war record is among the most outstanding of the New South Wales nurses. She interested herself In most charitable movements, and was a secretary of the Newcastle, branch of the Mater Misericordlae Hospital Auxiliary. She left two slsters, Mrs. Arthur Hannell, of Maryvllle, Mrs. W. E. Alexander, of Hamilton, and one brother,Mr. John Brlggs. The funeral took place from the Sacred Heart Church, Hamilton, this afternoon.
the Newcastle Sun Monday 22 December 1930 page 6
HAS COLLAPSE AFTER ACCIDENT SISTER BRIGGS'S CAREER
Heart failure is believed to be the cause of the death of Sister Mary Driggs, one of the best-known social workers in Newcastle, who was involved in a motor accident last night.
The accident occurred on Glebe Hill. The car in which Slster Brlggs was being driven skidded and crashed Into a fence.
Sister Brlggs trained for her profession at the Newcastle Hospital, and later became a sister at that Institution, after which she nursed privately. On the declaration of war she offered her services, which were accepted, and she was sent abroad, where she brought Joy and comfort Into the lives of many soldiers. Her war record is among the most outstanding of the New South Wales nurses. She interested herself In most charitable movements, and was a secretary of the Newcastle, branch of the Mater Misericordlae Hospital Auxiliary. She left two slsters, Mrs. Arthur Hannell, of Maryvllle, Mrs. W. E. Alexander, of Hamilton, and one brother,Mr. John Brlggs. The funeral took place from the Sacred Heart Church, Hamilton, this afternoon.
the Newcastle Sun Monday 22 December 1930 page 6
BRINSLEY, Doris Annie Hayden (left)
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 18 September 1892 at Brooklyn Park, SA Daughter of George Arthur BRINSLEY and Anna Rosina nee WILCOX Enlisted 18 June 1917 at Adelaide, SA Embarked 09 November 1917 Appointment terminated 18 February 1920 Did not marry Died 17 June 1968 at Glenunga, SA Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery Pictured with Dorothy Rodgers SLSA B71124 |
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BROADBENT, Vera Clara
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 at Wilcannia, NSW Daughter of Reuben BROADBENT and Clara E nee WEIDENHOFER Enlisted 24 May 1917 at Keswick, SA Embarked 31 May 1917 Appointment terminated 06 July 1919 Married George WATSON-WILLIAMS Resided 2 Trimmer Parade, Seaton Park. Died 24 December 1962 Aged 72 years Buried Cheltenham Cemetery SA |
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BROADHEAD, Stella Antionette Richardson
Sister
AANS
Born Goulbum, NSW
Daughter of David and Emily BROADHEAD
Sister of Ethel Blanche WALPOLE
Enlisted 06 July 1915 at Goulburn, NSW
Embarked 15 July 1915
Appointment terminated 09 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 June 1945 in NSW
Buried Northern Suburbs Crematorium
AANS
Born Goulbum, NSW
Daughter of David and Emily BROADHEAD
Sister of Ethel Blanche WALPOLE
Enlisted 06 July 1915 at Goulburn, NSW
Embarked 15 July 1915
Appointment terminated 09 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 June 1945 in NSW
Buried Northern Suburbs Crematorium
Mrs. F Walpole, of Goulburn, has received a wire informing her that her sister, Nurse Broadhead, who is in France, is suffering from meningitis and inflammation of the hand. Nurse Broadhead is a sister of Messrs. Lindsay and Marsh Broadhead, of Bungonia. The nurse was trained in the Goulburn Hospital and was at one time matron of Cobar Hospital.
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Thursday 05 April 1917 page 4
Goulburn Evening Penny Post Thursday 05 April 1917 page 4
SISTER S A. BROADHEAD
The death took place early this morning of Sister Stella Antoinette Broadhead. Born at Goulburn, she was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. David Broadhead and Mrs. Mary Emily Broadhead, ''of Inverary Park. She was a sister of Mr. H.L. Broadhead, of Goulburn; Mr. D. M. Broadhead, of Inverary Park, Bungonia; Mrs. E. E.Wyatt, of Castle Hill, and Mrs. F. Walpole, of Terrigal. A brother, Oswald Arthur, predeceased. Miss Broadhead was educated at Inverary and Goulburn. She took up the profession of nursing and was trained at Goulburn District Hospital. She was matron at several public hospitals and was at Cobar in 1914, when she enlisted for service in the First Great War. She served for four years in many theatres of war in France and Egypt and was an Anzac. After war service she returned to Australia as matron of Cobar for some years. She then transferred to Nyngan, but, later took up a private hospital at Clifton, Queensland. From there, she went to a private hospital at Ganmain. After eight years there she took up Bush Nursing and was in charge of several centres, including Bargo district, from where she retired and resided at Terrigal, where she made her home until her death. The funeral will take place at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium on Thursday.
Goulburn Evening Post Wednesday 06 June 1945 page 2
The death took place early this morning of Sister Stella Antoinette Broadhead. Born at Goulburn, she was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. David Broadhead and Mrs. Mary Emily Broadhead, ''of Inverary Park. She was a sister of Mr. H.L. Broadhead, of Goulburn; Mr. D. M. Broadhead, of Inverary Park, Bungonia; Mrs. E. E.Wyatt, of Castle Hill, and Mrs. F. Walpole, of Terrigal. A brother, Oswald Arthur, predeceased. Miss Broadhead was educated at Inverary and Goulburn. She took up the profession of nursing and was trained at Goulburn District Hospital. She was matron at several public hospitals and was at Cobar in 1914, when she enlisted for service in the First Great War. She served for four years in many theatres of war in France and Egypt and was an Anzac. After war service she returned to Australia as matron of Cobar for some years. She then transferred to Nyngan, but, later took up a private hospital at Clifton, Queensland. From there, she went to a private hospital at Ganmain. After eight years there she took up Bush Nursing and was in charge of several centres, including Bargo district, from where she retired and resided at Terrigal, where she made her home until her death. The funeral will take place at the Northern Suburbs Crematorium on Thursday.
Goulburn Evening Post Wednesday 06 June 1945 page 2
BROCKLEBANK, Constance Rees
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 15 January 1888 at Rushworth, VIC Daughter of Thomas BROCKLEBANK and Kate nee BURGE Aged 29 Enlisted 09 November 1917 Embarked 26 November 1917 in Melbourne per “Indarra” Service in India Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 per “City of Cairo” Appointment Terminated 04 July 1919 Married Wollaston Bruce HEILY in 1920 Died in 25 November 1975 in Rushworth, Vic. Resided Rushworth, Vic. Courtesy of www.facebook.com/groups/231152183701926/ |
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BROCKWAY, Amy Jean (Biddy)
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Probationary Nurse
AANS Born 17 March 1896 at Southport, Qld. Daughter of Dr. Archibald Birt BROCKWAY and Ellen Maria nee DENNIS Aged 19 years Enlisted as a “Domestic” 16 December 1915 Embarked 22 December 1915 as Ward Assistant per “Kanowna” Duty on ship only, returned to Australia 08 April 1916 per “Kanowna” Discharged of duty 08 April 1916 Married Osmond Presby HILL Died 1981 in Barcaldine Hospital, Queensland Aged 85 years Courtesy of Faye Threlfall WW1 Australian and New Zealand Nurses Read more here |
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BROMLEY, Mena (Mina) Alice
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Sister
AANS Born 1884 at Charlton, Vic. Daughter of Charles Edward BROMLEY and Ione Emmalyn nee MILLEKEN Of Latrobe Terrace, Geelong, Vic. Enlisted 22 May 1915 Embarked 17 June 1915 Served in Egypt and France Returned to Australia 25 January 1919 per 'Ceramic' Discharged as Medically unfit 01 June 1919 Died 01 December 1957 in Richmond, Vic. Cremated 04 December 1957 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery - Ashes collected Photograph Table Talk Thursday 17 June 1915 page 3 |
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LETTERS FROM THE FRONT
FROM NURSE MENA BROMELY
Daughter of Mrs. Bromely, Ryrie Street: - London, November 8th - We are going to Malta, but after that I don't know where, but hope to Alexandria, as we have not got our letters, fancy, it is 11 weeks since I have had one line from your. I expect we will soon come off hospital ship work as it will be three months since we joined and what a great experience we have had.
24/11/15 Mudros: We have been to Salonica, and now we are back here. There are 14 hospital ships anchored in this harbour.
Alexandria 3/12/15 Hurrah! I have got my longed for letters at last, 66 all told. I forgot to tell you when we went to Salonica we took 57 Canadian sisters; while there French troops arrived an more British were coming next day, so I hope that something soon will be done there. We came from Salonica to Lemnos, and then went to Cape Helles; took on 450 patients, also General ......., the director of medical affairs at Alexandria and staff. I haven't met any more Geelong boys lately.
Geelong Advertiser Saturday 29 January 1916 page 8
FROM NURSE MENA BROMELY
Daughter of Mrs. Bromely, Ryrie Street: - London, November 8th - We are going to Malta, but after that I don't know where, but hope to Alexandria, as we have not got our letters, fancy, it is 11 weeks since I have had one line from your. I expect we will soon come off hospital ship work as it will be three months since we joined and what a great experience we have had.
24/11/15 Mudros: We have been to Salonica, and now we are back here. There are 14 hospital ships anchored in this harbour.
Alexandria 3/12/15 Hurrah! I have got my longed for letters at last, 66 all told. I forgot to tell you when we went to Salonica we took 57 Canadian sisters; while there French troops arrived an more British were coming next day, so I hope that something soon will be done there. We came from Salonica to Lemnos, and then went to Cape Helles; took on 450 patients, also General ......., the director of medical affairs at Alexandria and staff. I haven't met any more Geelong boys lately.
Geelong Advertiser Saturday 29 January 1916 page 8
SISTER MENA BROMLEY .
Who has been away three years and 10 months, arrived home on Tuesday evening. As the train steamed into the station, St. Paul's bells chimed out; 'There no place like home.' Sister Bromley was met by two 'members of the Citizens' Reception and Welcome Home Committee - — Messrs Tom McHugh and R- C. Hocking. Members of the Women's National League ( Mrs. George and Miss Polkinghorn).' and Mrs. Wills, on behalf of the Geelong West Citizens' Reception Committee. — presented Sister Bromley with a handsome bouquet of flowers picked from the Geelong West Gardens. In the early part of her absence. Sister Bromley, who looks well, did six mouths transport duty, chiefly to the Dardanelles. She then went to Egypt and afterwards to France, where she was for two years and nine months, and was on active duty until after the signing of the armistice.
Geelong Advertiser Wednesday 26 March 1919 page 6
Who has been away three years and 10 months, arrived home on Tuesday evening. As the train steamed into the station, St. Paul's bells chimed out; 'There no place like home.' Sister Bromley was met by two 'members of the Citizens' Reception and Welcome Home Committee - — Messrs Tom McHugh and R- C. Hocking. Members of the Women's National League ( Mrs. George and Miss Polkinghorn).' and Mrs. Wills, on behalf of the Geelong West Citizens' Reception Committee. — presented Sister Bromley with a handsome bouquet of flowers picked from the Geelong West Gardens. In the early part of her absence. Sister Bromley, who looks well, did six mouths transport duty, chiefly to the Dardanelles. She then went to Egypt and afterwards to France, where she was for two years and nine months, and was on active duty until after the signing of the armistice.
Geelong Advertiser Wednesday 26 March 1919 page 6
BROMLEY, Nellie Ethel
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 07 April 1890 at Warren, NSW Daughter of Sidney BROMLEY and Alice Louisa nee TAYLOR Enlisted 17 June 1918 Embarked 09 November 1918 Appointment terminated 10 April 1920 Married Norman Lancelot Campbell SHERIDAN Died 31 July 1953 at Royal North Shore Hospital Resided 21 Ocean Road, Manly Buried Northern Suburbs Crematorium SHERIDAN-BROMLEY - March 23, 1920 at All Saint's Church, Singleton, by the Rev. P de L Musgrove, Norman Lancelot, late AIF son of Mr. D and the late Mrs. Sheridan to Nellie Ethel late AIF third daughter of Mr and Mrs S A Bromley, Waverley. Sydney Morning Herald Saturday 26 June 1920 page 12 |
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BROOKE, Katie Winifred
Sister
AANS
Born 1876 at Richmond, Vic.
Daughter of Edward BROOKE and Elizabeth nee HIGGINS
Of Glenferrie Road, Glenferrie, Vic.
Trained at Homoeopathic Hospital 3 years
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 14 June 1917
Embarked from Melbourne per 'Somali' 29 June 1919 with British India Service
Served at Bombay and Bangalore
Returned to Australia 30 August 1919 per 'Pilsna'
Appointment terminated 14 February 1920
Owned private hospitals in Victoria - Matron at time of her death
Died 03 July 1939 in Berwick, Victoria
Cremated 04 July 1939 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and ashes scattered
CASTLEMAINE.
Miss K. D. Brooke has been appointed matron of the Castlemaine Hospital. She served abroad with the A.I. F. for two years, and is at present matron of the Ararat Hospital.
The Argus Friday 10 March 1922 page 4
AANS
Born 1876 at Richmond, Vic.
Daughter of Edward BROOKE and Elizabeth nee HIGGINS
Of Glenferrie Road, Glenferrie, Vic.
Trained at Homoeopathic Hospital 3 years
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 14 June 1917
Embarked from Melbourne per 'Somali' 29 June 1919 with British India Service
Served at Bombay and Bangalore
Returned to Australia 30 August 1919 per 'Pilsna'
Appointment terminated 14 February 1920
Owned private hospitals in Victoria - Matron at time of her death
Died 03 July 1939 in Berwick, Victoria
Cremated 04 July 1939 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and ashes scattered
CASTLEMAINE.
Miss K. D. Brooke has been appointed matron of the Castlemaine Hospital. She served abroad with the A.I. F. for two years, and is at present matron of the Ararat Hospital.
The Argus Friday 10 March 1922 page 4
BROOKMAN, Elsie May
Sister
AANS
Born 1887 at Mortlake, Vic.
Daughter of Albert BROOKMAN and Alice Mary nee DOYLE
Enlisted 31 March 1917
Aged 30 years
Embarked 21 April 1917 in Melbourne per “Karoola”
Service in England and France
Contracted Influenza November 1918
Promoted to Sister 01 August 1919
Returned to Australia 18 August 1919 per “Norman” On Duty
Appointment terminated 19 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 15 January 1955 in Vic.
Resided Windsor, Vic.
Buried Terang Cemetery, Vic.
AANS
Born 1887 at Mortlake, Vic.
Daughter of Albert BROOKMAN and Alice Mary nee DOYLE
Enlisted 31 March 1917
Aged 30 years
Embarked 21 April 1917 in Melbourne per “Karoola”
Service in England and France
Contracted Influenza November 1918
Promoted to Sister 01 August 1919
Returned to Australia 18 August 1919 per “Norman” On Duty
Appointment terminated 19 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 15 January 1955 in Vic.
Resided Windsor, Vic.
Buried Terang Cemetery, Vic.
BROOKS, Constance Jessie
Sister
AANS
Born 1888 at Williamstown, Vic.
Daughter of Yates BROOKS and Emma nee MULLESN
Enlisted 08 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Resigned appointment due to marriage in India 07 March 1919
Married Major Charles J E Clerici 07 March 1919 at Roman Catholic Cathedral, Bombay
Died May 1966 at Beaumaris, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Ficus Garden 3 Section E Niche 08
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AANS
Born 1888 at Williamstown, Vic.
Daughter of Yates BROOKS and Emma nee MULLESN
Enlisted 08 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Resigned appointment due to marriage in India 07 March 1919
Married Major Charles J E Clerici 07 March 1919 at Roman Catholic Cathedral, Bombay
Died May 1966 at Beaumaris, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Ficus Garden 3 Section E Niche 08
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BROOKS, Edith Maude
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 21 May 1893 at Booleroo Centre, SA Daughter of William BROOKS and Margaret nee DEMPSTER Aged 25 years Trained at Adelaide Hospital Reported for duty at 7th AGH 08 January 1919 Sent to Adelaide Hospital in connection with Influenza outbreak 01 February 1919 Returned to 7th AGH 20 February 1919 Sent to Quarantine Dept. Torrens Island 24 April 1919 Demobilized on account of reduction of staff 17 June 1919 Did not marry Died December 1985 Aged 92 years Resided Malvern, SA Buried Centennial Park Cemetery 31 December 1985 General C Path 9 Grave 682 |
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BROWN, Anne
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Masseuse
AANS Born 02 September 1890 in Sydney, NSW Daughter of James Howard BROWN and Elizabeth nee MARTIN Enlisted 27 November 1919 in Brisbane, Qld. Duty at Rosemount Hospital and Kangaroo Point Hospital Did not serve abroad Married THOMSON Died 06 January 1963 in Qld. Aged 72 years Buried Mt. Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 41 Section 17 |
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BROWN, Annie
AUSTRALIA AND THE WAR.
NURSES FOR THE FRONT.
Among the nurses who will be leaving shortly for the scene of the war are Misses Annie and Olive Brown, of "Kimbolton "Cope Cope, and Miss G. Grewar, of Avondale," Cope Cope. Miss M. Miller, of Avon Plains, is already at the front.
St. Arnaud Mercury Wednesday 26 May 1915 page 3
NURSES FOR THE FRONT.
Among the nurses who will be leaving shortly for the scene of the war are Misses Annie and Olive Brown, of "Kimbolton "Cope Cope, and Miss G. Grewar, of Avondale," Cope Cope. Miss M. Miller, of Avon Plains, is already at the front.
St. Arnaud Mercury Wednesday 26 May 1915 page 3
BROWN, Dorothy
Sister
AANS
Born 1886 in Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of David Laughland BROWN and Marion nee WIGHT
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Aged 28 years
Embarked 15 May 1915
Contracted Beri Beri November 1915
Service in Lemnos, England and France
Promoted to Sister 05 May 1917
Returned to Australia 01 November 1917 per “Anchines” On Duty
Resigned appointment due to marriage 20 January 1918
Married 1918 Eric William Gregg WREN
Died 28 August 1970 in Townsville, Qld.
Late of Heathley Townsville
Formerly of Canberra, ACT
AANS
Born 1886 in Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of David Laughland BROWN and Marion nee WIGHT
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Aged 28 years
Embarked 15 May 1915
Contracted Beri Beri November 1915
Service in Lemnos, England and France
Promoted to Sister 05 May 1917
Returned to Australia 01 November 1917 per “Anchines” On Duty
Resigned appointment due to marriage 20 January 1918
Married 1918 Eric William Gregg WREN
Died 28 August 1970 in Townsville, Qld.
Late of Heathley Townsville
Formerly of Canberra, ACT
BROWN, Edith Lucy Constance
Sister
Born 19 November 1870 in Queensland
Daughter of Francis BROWN and Elizabeth Ann nee SMITH
Did not marry
Died 1950 in Queensland
Resided 319 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove, Brisbane Qld.
Born 19 November 1870 in Queensland
Daughter of Francis BROWN and Elizabeth Ann nee SMITH
Did not marry
Died 1950 in Queensland
Resided 319 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove, Brisbane Qld.
The next letter is from Nurse Edith Brown, sister, of Mrs. J. R. Sankey, another Queenslander of whom we women have a right to be proud. She has nursed for seven months in Bordeaux, Warrington (England), Ayr (Scotland), and Dunlop House. She is now on a hospital, ship somewhere in the Mediterranean. She has had a thrilling experience that is of the greatest interest. "This is afternoon," she writes," and if we haven't had an exciting morning ! ! ! Had only finished breakfast half an hour when our ship got a wireless SOS call, i.e., urgent call for help—being attacked by a submarine, so off we went with the engineers putting in all the speed the ship will go, to her assistance. All sent on deck to parade, in our lifebelts. After that, watching out for all we were worth. This was just before 10, and we raced along for nearly an hour, and could then see the distressed steamer in the distance, and as we got nearer those with longest sight could see the submarine, on the surface then, of course, standing away out from Her, and then got word from our ship's captain that the submarine was firing shells at her, and we were to go down to two of the wards and get the beds made up in readiness for—anything. So off the whole family of us sped, and got the beds made up, and then when we got on deck again of course we had got much nearer, and could plainly see the ship, and the submarine, like a little black speck, away ever so far, and puffs of smoke and columns of water where she was sending her shells "falling all round the ship at intervals, and such booms as they exploded in the water. We were tense with excitement, I can tell you. But no, she did not sink, and the shells seemed nil to be falling round and not on her. Then came a message from the captain of our ship from the bridge that the ship had surrendered to the submarine, and then there were no more shells, and we steamed up quite near,and found all the boats full, out in the ocean, rowing towards us to be picked up. Our ladders went over, and the boats, one after the other, came up, and the men were all helped over the rail,and didn't we feel proud as the poor puffed-out fellows walked along our deck, to be given brandy, &c. Some were grave, but most were cheery and perspiring away and out of breath with rowing out in the sea— a lovely smooth sunny morning, providentially ! Then Mr. Submarine (enemy one, of course, but whether German, Turk, or Austrian no one can tell) sent us over a shell,which sent up the water—it looked quite near us—to signal that she was going to begin her work of detraction (to sink the abandoned ship), and she began sending in her shells wholesale, but jolly bad shots, and they fell all round, but I suppose some of them went into her. We slowly steamed away, but could see the shells falling almost until we lost sight of her by distance. I suppose she is down in the bottom of the Mediterranean now. Her name is Marsjre (a New Zealand name), and a cargo boat to New Zealand and Australia, and she had just discharged a cargo of meat and tallow at Imbros (Lemnos Islsnd, Dardanelles) from Australia, and was homeward bound empty, after a nine, months' trip,' I've been talking to one of their engineers this afternoon. He says they took this meat from Gladstone, some of it, and their Marconi operator is an Australian. It was the real thing this morning; and war in reality, to see these men afloat on the ocean in boats and their ship behind them, and just being riddled and sunk—a fine looking, big ship, too. She had one cannon, and they fired, it several times, but the submarine's was a much longer range, and they are such terrific speed, and the Marere a slow one, so there was nothing else to do but surrender. She got one shell on the bridge before they surrendered, and two others,and waited two torpedoes as well, which did not hit (each torpedo costs £500), so it has cost her something with those and all the shells she was letting fly. We have all on board—all saved. 78."
The Queenslander Saturday 08 April 1916 page 5
The Queenslander Saturday 08 April 1916 page 5
BROWN, Ellen Bennett/Dennett
Sister
AANS
Born 1880 in Ashburton, New Zealand
Daughter of John and Helen BROWN
Sister of G L FOSTER
Enlisted 28 March 1915
Aged 35 years
Embarked 13 April 1915 per “Kyarra”
Service in Egypt, England and on the field in France
Promoted to Sister 08 September 1917
Returned to Australia 12 February 1921 per “Bahia Castillo” as Matron in Charge
Appointment terminated 17 April 1921
Maried MANSON
Died 1963 in New Zealand
AANS
Born 1880 in Ashburton, New Zealand
Daughter of John and Helen BROWN
Sister of G L FOSTER
Enlisted 28 March 1915
Aged 35 years
Embarked 13 April 1915 per “Kyarra”
Service in Egypt, England and on the field in France
Promoted to Sister 08 September 1917
Returned to Australia 12 February 1921 per “Bahia Castillo” as Matron in Charge
Appointment terminated 17 April 1921
Maried MANSON
Died 1963 in New Zealand
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 15 September 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1372, position 9
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6842, position 1
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 15 September 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1372, position 9
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6842, position 1
Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig’s Despatches of 09 April 1917
London Gazette No 30107 , dated 15 May 1917
Certificate No 2164
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No 169, 04 October 1917
London Gazette No 30107 , dated 15 May 1917
Certificate No 2164
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No 169, 04 October 1917
BROWN(E), Emily Maude
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Sister
AANS Born 1888 in Brighton, Vic. Daughter of William John BROWN and Emily Charlotte nee BENNETT Aged 27 years Training 3 years Homeopathic Hospital, Vic Enlisted 10 May 1915 Embarked 18 May 1915 Service in Egypt, Lemnos, France and England Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917 Contracted Diptheria February 1918 Returned to Australia 24 December 1918 per “Kanowna” On Duty Appointment terminated 05 April 1919 Married Albert Richard ROBERTS Died 25 August 1955 at her home 230 North Road, Brighton, Vic. Aged 67 years Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Pittosporum Wall 2A Niche 641 Courtesy of Bronwyn Hammond |
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Staff Nurse Emily Browne departed Australia on the 18th May 1915 with the 3rd Australian General Hospital aboard the Mooltan. They were heading to set up hospital in France. During the trip the nursing staff ran training courses for the orderlies and other hospital staff. They arrived in Plymouth England on 27th June 1915. On the 1st July 1915 they were informed that the 3AGH would be going to Lemnos in the Aegean Sea near Gallipolis as the hospitals in Egypt were three days sailing from the battlefield and a hospital was needed much closer. The nurses travelled to Alexandria Egypt on the Themistocles and Huntgreen arriving on the 30th July and 1st August. On the 2nd August 1915 the nurses boarded the Dunluce Castle and reached Mudros, Lemnos on the 5th August ahead of the rest of the hospital. They were transferred to the Simla which was anchored in the harbour until their tents were erected. On the evening of the 8th August 1915 the first nurses were landed accompanied by a piper and marched to their new tents. The hospital opened before breakfast the following day. With the winding down of the fighting at Gallipolis Emily left Mudros on the 27th January 1916 and travelled to Alexandria and then onto Abbassia Egypt. On the 8th August 1916 Emily transferred to the 1st AGH in Ismailia Egypt. On the 25th September 1916 Emily boarded the HMT Karoola in Alexandria Egypt and travelled to Brighton England arriving 5th October 1916 where she rejoined the 3rd AGH. The 3rd AGH left for France aboard the DMS Southhampton on the 11th April 1917 and set up in Abbeville France. Emily transferred to the 2nd AGH in Wimereux France on the 26th June 1917. It was here that she was promoted from Staff Nurse to Sister on the 1st September 1917. Unfortunately she was admitted to the hospital sick on 14th December 1917. On the 5th February 1918 she was transferred to hospital in England aboard the HS Jan Dreydel. Emily was finally discharged on the 29th April 1918. As she had been diagnosed a Diptheria Carrier she remained in England working at the 2AAH and 3AAH before working at the AIF Hospital in London. Emily Left London on the 25th December 1918 as part of the nursing staff aboard the Takada and arrived in Australia 11th February 1919. She was finally discharged from the AANS on the 5th April 1919 but continued to care for her boys at Caulfield Repatriation Hospital.
Emily married AR Roberts DCM and they had two sons. The oldest boy was born with severe disabilities but was nursed in the family home until his death at age 18.
Emily remained lifelong friends with many of the nurses she served with.
Courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts
Emily married AR Roberts DCM and they had two sons. The oldest boy was born with severe disabilities but was nursed in the family home until his death at age 18.
Emily remained lifelong friends with many of the nurses she served with.
Courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts
"Taking Tea" - Nurse Brown left
BROWN, Leila Mary
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Sister
AANS Leila was born 1889 in Glebe NSW. Daughter of Stephen E and Caroline BROWN Single Aged 27 Enlisted in the AANS on 31 August 1916 in Sydney NSW stating that her father Mr S E Brown, 'Ithica', Effingham Street, Mosman, New South Wales was her next of kin. She embarked from from Sydney, New South Wales, on board R.M.S. Kashgar on 2 September 1916 disembarking in Egypt on 10 Jan 1917. On the 11 February she was transferred to Rouen France, then attached for duty in England on 17 March 1918. On the 25th June 1918 she was transferred back to Rouen France. She returned to Australia 0n the 12 February 1920 on board Port Napier disembarking in Sydney Appointment terminated 28 March 1920 Did not marry Sister at Prince of Wales Repatriation Hospital, Randwick in 1952 when she was stabbed in the thigh. Died 06 March 1981 in NSW Source :www.naa.gov.au P00605.001 |
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Brave Nurse Commended
SYDNEY, Wednesday. -A nursing sister herself wounded, had defended a wards maid from a man armed with a knife, the Coroner's Court was told today. The Coroner (Mr. E. J. Forrest) found that Stefan Georgieff, 30, clerk, of Carr-street, Coogee, a native of Bulgaria, died from self-inflicted knife wounds. He commended the sister for her courage. Irenia Boniewcz, wards maid, of the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, said she ran into a sister's office on February 13 when she saw Georgieff run towards her. Georgieff had said he wanted to marry her, but she did not want anything to do with him. Leila Mary Brown, senior nursing sister, said Georgieff stabbed her twice. She saw Georgieff stab Boniewcz. She pulled him away and he plunged the knife into his own chest.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate Thursday 27 March 1952 page 7
SYDNEY, Wednesday. -A nursing sister herself wounded, had defended a wards maid from a man armed with a knife, the Coroner's Court was told today. The Coroner (Mr. E. J. Forrest) found that Stefan Georgieff, 30, clerk, of Carr-street, Coogee, a native of Bulgaria, died from self-inflicted knife wounds. He commended the sister for her courage. Irenia Boniewcz, wards maid, of the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, said she ran into a sister's office on February 13 when she saw Georgieff run towards her. Georgieff had said he wanted to marry her, but she did not want anything to do with him. Leila Mary Brown, senior nursing sister, said Georgieff stabbed her twice. She saw Georgieff stab Boniewcz. She pulled him away and he plunged the knife into his own chest.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate Thursday 27 March 1952 page 7
BROWN, Linda Myra Isabella
Sister
AANS
Born 1873 in Daylesford, Vic.
Daughter of J J Frederick Granville BROWN
Of 14 Moorhouse St., East Camberwell, Vic.
Aged 37 years
Training 4 years Homeopathic Hospital, Vic
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Embarked 29 March 1917 in Melbourne per “Khiva”
Service in India
Seriously ill with Pneumonia and Influenza October1918
Returned to Australia 26 January 1919 per “Demosthenes”
Discharged 17 March 1919 Medically Unfit
Did not marry
Died 1954 in Qld.
AANS
Born 1873 in Daylesford, Vic.
Daughter of J J Frederick Granville BROWN
Of 14 Moorhouse St., East Camberwell, Vic.
Aged 37 years
Training 4 years Homeopathic Hospital, Vic
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Embarked 29 March 1917 in Melbourne per “Khiva”
Service in India
Seriously ill with Pneumonia and Influenza October1918
Returned to Australia 26 January 1919 per “Demosthenes”
Discharged 17 March 1919 Medically Unfit
Did not marry
Died 1954 in Qld.
BROWN, Mabel Isabel
Sister
AANS
Born 17 September 1876 at Wansford, England
Daughter of Dr. Fergus Malcolm and Janet BROWN
Enlisted 21 November 1914
Aged 39 years
Embarked 14 December 1914
Service in Lemnos, Egypt, India, England and France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 28 September 1918
Appointment terminated 06 December 1918
Died in 28 May, 1946 in Sydney, NSW
Formerly of Cootamundra, NSW and Wansford, England
AANS
Born 17 September 1876 at Wansford, England
Daughter of Dr. Fergus Malcolm and Janet BROWN
Enlisted 21 November 1914
Aged 39 years
Embarked 14 December 1914
Service in Lemnos, Egypt, India, England and France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 28 September 1918
Appointment terminated 06 December 1918
Died in 28 May, 1946 in Sydney, NSW
Formerly of Cootamundra, NSW and Wansford, England
BROWN, Margaret Kate
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Sister
AANS Born 14 November 1887 at Maffra, Vic. Daughter of Dr. William Henry BROWN and Clara nee TREACHER Training 3 years Children’s Hospital Carlton, Vic Enlisted 01 October 1915 Aged 27 years Embarked 12 November 1915 per “Orsova” Service in Egypt, France and England Contracted Influenza in January 1916 Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918 Returned to Australia 09 July 1919 per “Prinz Ludwig” On Duty Appointment terminated 03 November 1919 Married Dr. John Joseph McMAHON Died 25 August 1939 of Ovarian Cancer Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered Read more here |
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Mentioned in despatches - Sir Douglas Haig's Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 880, position 36
Date of London Gazette: 31 December 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 15230, position 17
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 880, position 36
Date of London Gazette: 31 December 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 15230, position 17
At a meeting of the administrative committee of the Nursery School Board yesterday, deep regret was recorded at the death of Mrs. Margaret McMahon, who was chairman of the committee from its inception in April, 1937. Mrs. McMahon was one of the original members of the committee formed in 1931 to demonstrate nursery school principles. In 1937 she convened the representative meeting at which the Nursery School Board was formed to deal especially with the pre-school child. Lady Huntingfield's support and the energetic work of Mrs. McMahon and Dr. Newman Morris (president of the board) were important factors in the Federal Government's decision to establish demonstration centres in each of the State capitals.
The Argus 30 August 1939 page 2
The Argus 30 August 1939 page 2
BROWN, Mildred Crocker
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Auburn, Cumberland, NSW Daughter of William Frederick BROWN Enlisted 24 July 1915 in Sydney, NSW Aged 26 years Embarked 31 July 1915 per 'Orontes' Service in Egypt, on the field in France and England Contracted Influenza April 1916 and October 1918 Promoted to Sister 03 April 1917 Returned to Australia 01 March 1919 per “China” On Duty Appointment terminated 08 October 1919 Sister Mildred Brown, Daughter of Mr. W. Frederick Brown, of Manly. She has just returned to Australia after an absence of nearly four years on service at various war hospitals in Egypt, France, and England. For six months she was stationed at a casualty clearing hospital near the firing line. Before she left Australia Sister Brown was on the staff of the Coast Hospital, Sydney. Sydney Mail Wednesday 11 June 1919 page 25 |
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BROWN, Olive
AUSTRALIA AND THE WAR.
NURSES FOR THE FRONT.
Among the nurses who will be leaving shortly for the scene of the war are Misses Annie and Olive Brown, of "Kimbolton "Cope Cope, and Miss G. Grewar, of Avondale," Cope Cope. Miss M. Miller, of Avon Plains, is already at the front.
St. Arnaud Mercury Wednesday 26 May 1915 page 3
NURSES FOR THE FRONT.
Among the nurses who will be leaving shortly for the scene of the war are Misses Annie and Olive Brown, of "Kimbolton "Cope Cope, and Miss G. Grewar, of Avondale," Cope Cope. Miss M. Miller, of Avon Plains, is already at the front.
St. Arnaud Mercury Wednesday 26 May 1915 page 3
BROWN, Ruby Davina Mary
Sister
AANS
Born 1877 Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of David Laughland BROWN and Marion nee WIGHT
Enlisted 16 August 1917
Aged 39 years
Embarked 23 March 1917 from Sydney per 'Kanowna'
Service in Salonika and England
Promoted to Sister 21 April 1919
Returned to Australia 222 September 1919 per “Argyllshire”
Appointment terminated 01 November 1919
Did not marry
Appointed nurse in charge of Rockhampton Baby Clinic December 1929
Matron in charge of Rockhampton Baby Clinic in 1943
Died 22 October 1947 at Tugun, Qld.
Resided 'Wyuna' Bowen Terrace, Rockhampton, Qld.
AANS
Born 1877 Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of David Laughland BROWN and Marion nee WIGHT
Enlisted 16 August 1917
Aged 39 years
Embarked 23 March 1917 from Sydney per 'Kanowna'
Service in Salonika and England
Promoted to Sister 21 April 1919
Returned to Australia 222 September 1919 per “Argyllshire”
Appointment terminated 01 November 1919
Did not marry
Appointed nurse in charge of Rockhampton Baby Clinic December 1929
Matron in charge of Rockhampton Baby Clinic in 1943
Died 22 October 1947 at Tugun, Qld.
Resided 'Wyuna' Bowen Terrace, Rockhampton, Qld.
BROWN, Sarah Elizabeth Stone-Hill
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1880 at Tamworth, NSW
Daughter of James and Jane BROWN
Sister of Franny Jane BROWN
Enlisted 20 April 1915
Aged 34 years
Embarked 04 August 1915
Service in Egypt, England and Transport Ship “Ulysses”
Appointment Terminated 06 March 1918 Medically Unfit
Discharged as Medically unfit 06 March 1918
Married Myles Aloyius KELLY
Died 25 August 1940 at Coff's Harbour, NSW
OBITUARY.
MRS. MYLES KELLY.
Mrs. Myles Kelly, a former A.I.F. nurse, more popularly known to the Diggers as Matron Brown, died in Coffs District Hospital recently.
Mrs. Kelly, who was 60 years of age, had been ill about three months. She went to Sydney to undergo an operation, but returned a few weeks ago to Coffs Harbour, when she was taken from the train to the hospital and remained a patient until her death.
Deceased was a member of the well known Brown family, pioneers of Northern New South Wales. She was born at Tamworth and was trained as a nurse at the Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney. She was one of the first Australian nurses to volunteer her services when the Great War started, and in 1914 went to Egypt with the first Australian, contingent. She nursed the Egyptian Khedive at his palace through a month's illness, and later was transferred to the English Nursing Services and went to India. From there she went to hospitals in France and then to Birmingham, where she had charge of the Diggers' Hospital in that city. She was there when the Armistice was signed. Then she toured England, Ireland and Scotland.
On her return to Australia deceased was placed in charge of Canberra Hospital, and afterwards was appointed by the Federal Government to organise Federal Hospitals in New Guinea, Darwin and the Mandated Territories Prior to this, however, she established'a private hospital at Dorrigo when she visited relatives there, but did not remain long before again again taking up duties that offered wider scope for her marked ability.
She was at Darwin when she married Mr. Kelly in 1924. They remained in the Northern Territory, and in North Queensland until about twelve months ago, when they came to Coffs Harbour to live. A year or two ago the large building used by deceased as a hospital at Dorrigo was moved to Coffs Jetty and re-erected there.
Cairns Post Tuesday 10 September 1940 page 3
AANS
Born 1880 at Tamworth, NSW
Daughter of James and Jane BROWN
Sister of Franny Jane BROWN
Enlisted 20 April 1915
Aged 34 years
Embarked 04 August 1915
Service in Egypt, England and Transport Ship “Ulysses”
Appointment Terminated 06 March 1918 Medically Unfit
Discharged as Medically unfit 06 March 1918
Married Myles Aloyius KELLY
Died 25 August 1940 at Coff's Harbour, NSW
OBITUARY.
MRS. MYLES KELLY.
Mrs. Myles Kelly, a former A.I.F. nurse, more popularly known to the Diggers as Matron Brown, died in Coffs District Hospital recently.
Mrs. Kelly, who was 60 years of age, had been ill about three months. She went to Sydney to undergo an operation, but returned a few weeks ago to Coffs Harbour, when she was taken from the train to the hospital and remained a patient until her death.
Deceased was a member of the well known Brown family, pioneers of Northern New South Wales. She was born at Tamworth and was trained as a nurse at the Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney. She was one of the first Australian nurses to volunteer her services when the Great War started, and in 1914 went to Egypt with the first Australian, contingent. She nursed the Egyptian Khedive at his palace through a month's illness, and later was transferred to the English Nursing Services and went to India. From there she went to hospitals in France and then to Birmingham, where she had charge of the Diggers' Hospital in that city. She was there when the Armistice was signed. Then she toured England, Ireland and Scotland.
On her return to Australia deceased was placed in charge of Canberra Hospital, and afterwards was appointed by the Federal Government to organise Federal Hospitals in New Guinea, Darwin and the Mandated Territories Prior to this, however, she established'a private hospital at Dorrigo when she visited relatives there, but did not remain long before again again taking up duties that offered wider scope for her marked ability.
She was at Darwin when she married Mr. Kelly in 1924. They remained in the Northern Territory, and in North Queensland until about twelve months ago, when they came to Coffs Harbour to live. A year or two ago the large building used by deceased as a hospital at Dorrigo was moved to Coffs Jetty and re-erected there.
Cairns Post Tuesday 10 September 1940 page 3
BROWNE, Emily Gertrude
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Head Sister
AANS Born 1880 at Wollongong, NSW Daughter of James BROWNE and Eliza nee MULHOLLAND Died 19 November 1948 in Qld. Buried Mt. Thompson Memorial Gardens 
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 25 March 1920 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 391, position 42 Date of London Gazette: 12 December 1919 Location in London Gazette: Page 15450, position 1 |
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OBITUARY
Sister E. G. Browne, R.R.C.
Sister E. G Browne, R.R.C, who passed away on Friday last, is a sister of Mrs. L. Blakely, of Nambour, with whom she had resided for the past 3 1/2 years. The late Sister Browne trained at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney (N.S.W.). Joining the Australian Nursing Service in July, 1915, she served at the Garrison Hospital, Sydney, until embarkation for overseas in September, 1916. Her service in India included the North-West Frontier, later becoming matron of the hospital ship. 'Narela,' operating in Persian Gulf waters. Receiving the decoration of the Royal Red Cross, and returning to Australia, she was demobilised in 1920. For seven years the late Sister Browne was on the staff of the Fraser Memorial Hospital in Ceylon. In 1936 she was reappointed to Randwick Military Hospital. Sydney, from which position she retired some seven years ago. The funeral moved to the Brisbane Crematorium on Saturday, when many beautiful floral tributes were received.
Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser Friday 26 November 1948 page 7
Sister E. G. Browne, R.R.C.
Sister E. G Browne, R.R.C, who passed away on Friday last, is a sister of Mrs. L. Blakely, of Nambour, with whom she had resided for the past 3 1/2 years. The late Sister Browne trained at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney (N.S.W.). Joining the Australian Nursing Service in July, 1915, she served at the Garrison Hospital, Sydney, until embarkation for overseas in September, 1916. Her service in India included the North-West Frontier, later becoming matron of the hospital ship. 'Narela,' operating in Persian Gulf waters. Receiving the decoration of the Royal Red Cross, and returning to Australia, she was demobilised in 1920. For seven years the late Sister Browne was on the staff of the Fraser Memorial Hospital in Ceylon. In 1936 she was reappointed to Randwick Military Hospital. Sydney, from which position she retired some seven years ago. The funeral moved to the Brisbane Crematorium on Saturday, when many beautiful floral tributes were received.
Nambour Chronicle and North Coast Advertiser Friday 26 November 1948 page 7
BROWNFIELD, Constance
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
Born 10 September 1886 at Ballart, Vic.
Father deceased (Civil Engineer)
Sister of J V BORWNFIELD
Of Campbell Street, West Perth, WA
Educated at Gils High School, Ballarat
Trained at Perth Public Hospital 09 September 1912 - 09 September 1915
Staff Nurse at Perth Public Hospital until 07 January 1916
Entered Private Nursing
Embarked from Fremantle WA 30 May 1916 per 'Osterley'
Passenger from Natal to England per RMS 'Walmer Castle arriving 29 March 1917
Appointed 14 April 1917
Residing Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich when enlisting
Service Terminated 09 January 1920
Returned to West Australia by H.T. 'Megnatic' 09 January 1920
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 06 February 1920 page 4
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
Born 10 September 1886 at Ballart, Vic.
Father deceased (Civil Engineer)
Sister of J V BORWNFIELD
Of Campbell Street, West Perth, WA
Educated at Gils High School, Ballarat
Trained at Perth Public Hospital 09 September 1912 - 09 September 1915
Staff Nurse at Perth Public Hospital until 07 January 1916
Entered Private Nursing
Embarked from Fremantle WA 30 May 1916 per 'Osterley'
Passenger from Natal to England per RMS 'Walmer Castle arriving 29 March 1917
Appointed 14 April 1917
Residing Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich when enlisting
Service Terminated 09 January 1920
Returned to West Australia by H.T. 'Megnatic' 09 January 1920
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 06 February 1920 page 4
BROWNLOW, Ethel Kathleen (Ethel Kate)
Sister
AANS
Born Beechwood, NSW
Daughter of John and Kathleen BROWNLOW
Enlisted 17 June 1916
Aged 24 years
Embarked 05 September 1916 from Melbourne per 'Kashgar'
No record of service available
Returned to Australia 08 January 1918 per “Raeburn”
Appointment terminated 30 November 1918
Married Frances Bede PLASTO
Divorced 18 December 1937
Died 06 May 1938 in Sydney, NSW
Late of 'Umballa' Cook Street, Randwick, NSW
Buried Randwick Cemetery
AANS
Born Beechwood, NSW
Daughter of John and Kathleen BROWNLOW
Enlisted 17 June 1916
Aged 24 years
Embarked 05 September 1916 from Melbourne per 'Kashgar'
No record of service available
Returned to Australia 08 January 1918 per “Raeburn”
Appointment terminated 30 November 1918
Married Frances Bede PLASTO
Divorced 18 December 1937
Died 06 May 1938 in Sydney, NSW
Late of 'Umballa' Cook Street, Randwick, NSW
Buried Randwick Cemetery
In the Last Post section of July 'Reveille' appears the name of Sister Ethel Kate Plasto. This lady was well known in her younger days at Port Macquarie as Miss Ettie Brownlow.
The Port Macquaire News and Hastings River Advocate Saturday 30 July 1938 page 4
The Port Macquaire News and Hastings River Advocate Saturday 30 July 1938 page 4
BROWNLOW, Olive
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Mary Olive BROWNLOW at Rockley, NSW
Daughter of George Agincourt BROWNLOW and Mary nee O'BRIEN
Enlisted 14 August 1917
Aged 29 years
Embarked 13 September 1917 per 'Runic'
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 22 July 1918 per “Kanowna”
Discharged as Medically unfit (Anemia) 30 November 1918
Married Frederick R THOMPSON in 1927
AANS
Born Mary Olive BROWNLOW at Rockley, NSW
Daughter of George Agincourt BROWNLOW and Mary nee O'BRIEN
Enlisted 14 August 1917
Aged 29 years
Embarked 13 September 1917 per 'Runic'
Service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 22 July 1918 per “Kanowna”
Discharged as Medically unfit (Anemia) 30 November 1918
Married Frederick R THOMPSON in 1927
BRUMMITT, Ida MurielNurse
AANS Born 17 August 1884 at Kooringa, SA Daughter of Dr. Robert BRUMMITT and Jane nee ROACH Of Northcote Terrace, Medindie, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 19 February 1918 at Keswick, SA Embarked 09 November 1918 Served in India Returned to Australia 24 December 1919 per 'Medic' Married Samuel FORSYTH (Widower) (Methodist Minister) 29 March 1923 at Res. of Dr. Robert BRUMMITT, Medindie Died 24 October 1953 at North Adelaide, SA Aged 69 years Resided Magill, SA Buried Payneham Cemetery Headstone photograph courtesy of Gravesecrets at your fingertips! Read more here |
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BRUTON, Kate
From an exchange we learn that Miss Kate Bruton, daughter of Mr. M. Bruton, of Williamstown, who was matron of the Bunbury Hospital, West Australia, and who visited England to attend a nurses' conference, has volunteered for service at the front, and is now with 15 other British nurses in active work at the seat of war. Nurse Bruton, who is a sister of Mr John Bruton of Murrungowar, is attached to the field hospital, organised by Lady Dudley.
Snowy River Friday 02 October 1914 page 2
Amongst the Australian nurses in England who have offered their services during the war are Nurse Bruton, Nurse Harvey and Nurse Colman, all of Western Australia.
Sunday Times 04 October 1914 page 29
Snowy River Friday 02 October 1914 page 2
Amongst the Australian nurses in England who have offered their services during the war are Nurse Bruton, Nurse Harvey and Nurse Colman, all of Western Australia.
Sunday Times 04 October 1914 page 29
Nurse Bruton is again a resident of Bunbury, where she has a hose of friends. During the early part of the war, Nurse did strenuous work in Belgium.
Bunbury Herald Saturday 19 January 1918 page 4
Bunbury Herald Saturday 19 January 1918 page 4
BRUUN, Alice D'Arcy
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Leruka, Fiji Islands Daughter of Ludwig Wilhelm BRUUN and Elizabeth Christina nee D'ARCY Sister of Eric BRUUN Trained 3 years Melbourne Hospital Enlisted 18 May 1915 Aged 33 years Embarked 18 May 1915 Service in Lemnos and Egypt Resigned Appointment in England 31 January 1917 due to Marriage Married Gordon Holdsworth MUSGRAVE in 1917 in Brighton, England Applied for divorce in 1933 Died 17 July 1965 at R.G.H. Heidelberg, Vic. Lae of St. Kilda House Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and ashes scattered Photograph Table Talk Thursday 03 June 1915 page 14 |
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BRYANT, Kathleen Jean
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 09 May 1894 at Davenport, SA Daughter of George Benjamin BRYANT and Catherine Frances nee DONALDSON Enlisted 04 September 1917 at Keswick, SA Embarked 13 September 1917 Appointment terminated 11 June 1919 Married AVERY Died 23 November 1990 Aged 96 years Buried Centennial Park Cemetery RSL Walls |
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Kathleen Avery, née Bryant, was born at Port Augusta, grew up in Broken Hill. In 1914 she began training at Broken Hill Hospital. In 1917 she joined the Australian Army Nursing Service, and was posted mainly in Salonika. On return to Australia Kathleen continued as a member of the Army Nursing Reserve, but resumed civilian nursing. During the Second World War she helped establish the Woodside Camp hospital in South Australia. Throughout her career Kathleen was an active member of the Returned Sisters Sub-branch of the Returned Services League.
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BRYDON, Jean
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Sister
AANS Born 1891 in Brisbane, Qld Daughter of John McKenzie BRYDON and Marianne Helen nee CARSON Enlisted 28 August 1916 at Brisbane, Qld Embarked 16 September 1916 Appointment terminated 17 March 1920 Married in 1920 Harold Evelyn WAWN Died 01 July 1978 at R.G.H. Concord, NSW Late of Yeronga and Scarborough, Qld. |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1463, position 18
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6953, position 2
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1463, position 18
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6953, position 2
Tho Toowong Presbyterian Church was the scene of an interesting wedding on the evening of November 10, when the marriage was celebrated of Captain H. B. Wawn, D.C., M.M. (of Darlington, England, and Miss Jean Brydon, R.R.C., (youngest daughter of the late Mr. John Mackenzie Brydon and Mrs. Brydon, Indooroopilly). The Rev. W H Waters, B.A., officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle (Mr. A. W. Carson), wore a charming gown of cream crepe de Chine draped over old Duchess lace; the bridal veil was embroidered in silver, and a boquet of white carnations was carried. Miss Brydon (sister of the bride) acted as Bridesmaid, and was frocked in apricot georgette worn with a hat of cream lace, and carried a bouquet of blue delphiniums. Mr. T. A.Brydon acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at a city cafe, where the tables were arranged in horseshoe fashion for the wedding dejeuner, and decorated with cream and coral tinted gerberas. On leaving for the honeymoon, which was spent in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Mrs. Wawn travelled in a costume of navy taffeta and a cellophane hat trimmed with fruit.
The Brisbane Courier Tuesday 21 December 1920 page 8
The Brisbane Courier Tuesday 21 December 1920 page 8
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THE WOMEN'S WORLD
ANZAC DAY MEETING Returned Nurse to Speak Keen interest has been aroused by announcement of the newly formed Yeronga sub-branch of the R.S.S.I.L.A. that at their citizens' meeting on Anzac night, April 25, Sister J Brydon. R.R.C. (now Mrs H. Wawn) will move the principal resolution at the request of the president Dr Ernest Culpin) and the Committee. No woman speaker has officiated at gatherings of this nature previously, but Mrs. Wawn's long and consistent war service makes her well qualified to figure on the list of speakers. Enlisting in 1915 she embarked for India where her nursing duties took her to Bombay and Poonah, and later to hospital ship work to and from Mesopotamia. From 1917 to 10919 she was in Salonica and was then decorated with the Royal Red Cross by the King at Buckingham Palace. Other speakers on Anzac night for this branch will include Sire Edward Macartney, Mr. J.B. Henderson, the Revs. B A Arnold and W G Magor and the Premier. The Courier Mail Monday 15 April 1935 page 19 |
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