CADLE, Gladys Whittington
Sister
AANS
Born 1877 at Newport, Wales
Daughter of William CALDLE and Ann Caswell nee WHITTINGTON
Aged 35 years
Enlisted 12 August 1916
Embarked 06 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Orsova'
Service in France and England
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Returned to Australia 30 April 1919 per “Karagola” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 August 1919
Did not marry
Cremated at Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart 03 April 1971
AANS
Born 1877 at Newport, Wales
Daughter of William CALDLE and Ann Caswell nee WHITTINGTON
Aged 35 years
Enlisted 12 August 1916
Embarked 06 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Orsova'
Service in France and England
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Returned to Australia 30 April 1919 per “Karagola” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 August 1919
Did not marry
Cremated at Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart 03 April 1971
CADWALLADER, Claudine Estelle
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Sister
AANS Born 1882 at Wallan Wallan, Vic. Daughter of Sydney Oliver CADWALLADER and Frances Caroline nee COLOMBO Aged 24 years Enlisted 23 August 1915 Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan' Service in India and England Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918 Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Rugia” Appointment Terminated 20 March 1921 Did not marry Part owner of a Hotel called Black Spur Hotel at Narbethong, Vic. Died 07 October 1978 in Vic. Resided St. Kilda, Vic. Cremated 10 October 1978 at Springvale Necropolis Cemetery and cremated remains scattered within the cemetery Punch Thursday 17 February 1916 page 17 |
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CADWALLADER, Daphne Aletha
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Sister
AANS Born 12 May 1884 at Creswick, Vic. Daughter of Sydney Oliver CADWALLADER and Frances Carol nee COLOMBO Of McKenzie River, via Orbost, Vic. Trained 3 years Geelong Hospital Enlisted 11 December 1916 Aged 32 years Embarked 26 December 1916 per 'Mooltan' Service in India and Egypt Sister in Charge at the Prince of Wales Hospital at Calcutta. Contracted Scarlet Fever December 1918 Discharged 28 April 1919 in Cairo Egypt Granted 38 days demobilisation leave from 15 May 1919 to 22 June 1919 Appointment terminated at own request as from 22 June 1919 Discharged Colombo 22 June 1919 Returned to Australia 01 December 1919 per “Medic” Appointment terminated 12 March 1920 Married Robert MORGAN in 1925 Died November 1973 in Vic. Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and ashes scattered Pictured right with her sister Claudine Courtesy of Ken McColl |
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A hand written letter and extensive administrative paperwork exists in her file in relation to a transfer from Egypt to India and then termination of appointment for the purpose of a marriage to Capt AEC McGavin, Indian Army Reserve posted at Deolali and then residing in India after marriage.
Marriage to have taken place 22 June 1919.
A sad story for poor Daphne it seems – who was either officially engaged to Alan, or had finally made up her mind to accept him, or……… and after finally finding a way to get back to India – would have only discovered he’d already married someone else!!
Daphne had left India on transport duty to Egypt in Oct 1918 – fallen ill with scarlet fever & been in & out of hospital until Dec, at which time she requested transfer back to India to marry. Her request was denied & she found herself back in hospital, then finally received permission in the April of 1919 to hitch a ride on a transport going via Colombo, where she was discharged, obviously to make her own way across to India from there.
Meanwhile, Hazel Bain had arrived in India the month after Daphne left – and obviously a fairly instant attraction occurred, as Hazel & Alan were married at the beginning of Mar 1919 – over a month before poor Daphne had even left Egypt, still believing she was off to be married….
Once arriving in India – she must have taken up work there for a while, as she was probably stranded & had to wait until she could organise a trip home, which she finally did, embarking on the Medic 1 December 1919 with other AANS nurses returning home.
Appointment terminated on 12 March 1920
Courtesy of Heather Ford
Marriage to have taken place 22 June 1919.
A sad story for poor Daphne it seems – who was either officially engaged to Alan, or had finally made up her mind to accept him, or……… and after finally finding a way to get back to India – would have only discovered he’d already married someone else!!
Daphne had left India on transport duty to Egypt in Oct 1918 – fallen ill with scarlet fever & been in & out of hospital until Dec, at which time she requested transfer back to India to marry. Her request was denied & she found herself back in hospital, then finally received permission in the April of 1919 to hitch a ride on a transport going via Colombo, where she was discharged, obviously to make her own way across to India from there.
Meanwhile, Hazel Bain had arrived in India the month after Daphne left – and obviously a fairly instant attraction occurred, as Hazel & Alan were married at the beginning of Mar 1919 – over a month before poor Daphne had even left Egypt, still believing she was off to be married….
Once arriving in India – she must have taken up work there for a while, as she was probably stranded & had to wait until she could organise a trip home, which she finally did, embarking on the Medic 1 December 1919 with other AANS nurses returning home.
Appointment terminated on 12 March 1920
Courtesy of Heather Ford
CAIRNS, Sarah
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1886 at Heberton, Qld. Daughter of John CAIRNS and Jean nee ROBSON Mother died in 1898 and her father remarried Margaret Wylie nee DEXTER in Cairns 1899 Next of kin Marguerite WYLAN (stepmother) Aged 29 years Enlisted 16 March 1917 Embarked per 21 March 1917 per “Kanowna” Service in Egypt and Salonika Contracted a Septic Jaw June 1918 and Influenza October 1918 Returned to Australia 08 April 1919 per “Tras-os-Montes” Appointment Terminated 26 June 1919 Did not marry Died 1981 in Qld. |
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MATRON CAIRNS
Miss S. Cairns who has been appointed matron of Thronburg College, Charters Towers, has now taken up her duties at the college. The new matron has had extensive experience both in Australia and abroad. Trained in the Brisbane Children's Hospital, she has had hospital experience in many parts of the State and was matron at the Babinda Hospital and just recently at Gordonvale. Matron Cairns saw service overseas in the Great War, being stationed at Salonika and Egypt. Since the war she had five years' hospital and college experience in Canada. Such a travelled and experience matron will surely prove her great capacity at Thornburgh and will be heartily welcomed by the boys.
Cairns Post Friday 27 January 1933 page 3
Miss S. Cairns who has been appointed matron of Thronburg College, Charters Towers, has now taken up her duties at the college. The new matron has had extensive experience both in Australia and abroad. Trained in the Brisbane Children's Hospital, she has had hospital experience in many parts of the State and was matron at the Babinda Hospital and just recently at Gordonvale. Matron Cairns saw service overseas in the Great War, being stationed at Salonika and Egypt. Since the war she had five years' hospital and college experience in Canada. Such a travelled and experience matron will surely prove her great capacity at Thornburgh and will be heartily welcomed by the boys.
Cairns Post Friday 27 January 1933 page 3
CALLAGAHAN, Mary
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Mary GALLAGHAN 16 November 1883 at Goulburn, NSW Daughter of Patrick GALLAGHAN and Anne nee FROST Of Ifield, Goulburn, NSW Aged 33 years Enlisted 27 August 1917 Embarked 16 November 1917 from Sydney per 'Canberra' Served in Abbassia Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per 'Dongala' Appointment terminated 08 November 1919 Died 07 February 1970 Photograph source: http://www.shortfamilytree.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=578&medialinkID=942&tngpage=2 |
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CALLANDER, Nellie Batchelor
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Moama, NSW Daughter of Peter and Elizabeth CALLANDER Next of kin Helen BATCHELOR Enlisted 30 April 1917 Aged 26 years Embarked 09 May 1917 from Sydney per 'Ulysses' Service in England and France Returned to Australia 16 May 1919 per “Dunluce Castle” Appointment terminated 29 June 1919 Married Stanley Arthur RAILTON (Doctor and Captain of AAMC) Died 19 November 1973 at Forster, NSW |
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CALLOW, Gertrude May
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Richard Edward CALLOW and Christian nee TOSHACK
Enlisted 24 July 1915
Embarked 31 July 1915 from Sydney per 'Orontes'
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 19 April 1916 to Melbourne
Re-embarked 13 September 1917 per 'Runic'
Returned to Australia at Port Said per 'Hungaria' and disembarked in Australia 27 July 1919
Appointment terminated 11 September 1919
Did not marry
Died 07 August 1975 in NSW
Late of Bellevue Hill, NSW
Read more here
AANS
Born 1888 in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Richard Edward CALLOW and Christian nee TOSHACK
Enlisted 24 July 1915
Embarked 31 July 1915 from Sydney per 'Orontes'
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 19 April 1916 to Melbourne
Re-embarked 13 September 1917 per 'Runic'
Returned to Australia at Port Said per 'Hungaria' and disembarked in Australia 27 July 1919
Appointment terminated 11 September 1919
Did not marry
Died 07 August 1975 in NSW
Late of Bellevue Hill, NSW
Read more here
CALVERT, Eila Isabell
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1883 at Bendigo, Vic.
Daughter of James CALVERT and Florence Agnes nee RAE
Trained 3 years Melbourne Children's Hospital
Enlisted 07 October 1915
Aged 30 years
Embarked 12 December 1915 per 'Orsova'
Service in Egypt and England
Returned to Australia 19 August 1917 per NZ “Pakeha”
Resigned Appointment 03 March 1918 due to Marriage
Appointment terminated 03 March 1918
Married Hugh Dynnyrne Lathrop MURRAY in 1918 (Doctor and Captain AAMC)
Died 01 May 1961 in Vic.
Resided Malvern, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains collected
AANS
Born 1883 at Bendigo, Vic.
Daughter of James CALVERT and Florence Agnes nee RAE
Trained 3 years Melbourne Children's Hospital
Enlisted 07 October 1915
Aged 30 years
Embarked 12 December 1915 per 'Orsova'
Service in Egypt and England
Returned to Australia 19 August 1917 per NZ “Pakeha”
Resigned Appointment 03 March 1918 due to Marriage
Appointment terminated 03 March 1918
Married Hugh Dynnyrne Lathrop MURRAY in 1918 (Doctor and Captain AAMC)
Died 01 May 1961 in Vic.
Resided Malvern, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains collected
CALVERT, Lucinda Mary
Nurse
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Services
Born 1880 in New Zealand
Daughter of John Wilkes CALVERT and Katherine Williamson nee BROWNE
Trained at Sydney Hospital 1904 to 1908
Held certificate from Australian Trained Nurses Association for 50 Hours Dispensing
Sister at Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney for two and a half years
Night Superintendant at Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney for 6 months
Sister at Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania for 12 months
Head Nurse at Bega General Hospital, Bega, NSW for 12 months
Head Nurse Lister Private Hospital, Sydney for four months.
Languages - English and a slight knowledge of French
Resided Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW
Joined QAIMNSR 18 December 1915
Embarked from Australia 18 December 1915
Demobilised in England 04 June 1919
Embarked for Australia 04 June 1919 per 'Bremen' for Sydney
Married Dr. James BRADLEY in 1923
Died in Wellington New Zealand in 1954
Miss Lucinda Calvert, Royal Red Cross, who recently returned from the front after 3½years' service, has been appointed matron of the home for children to be opened at Normanhurst, North Shore line, early in the year, under the management of the Church of England Committee for Homes and Hostels.
Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 10 December 1919 page 10
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Services
Born 1880 in New Zealand
Daughter of John Wilkes CALVERT and Katherine Williamson nee BROWNE
Trained at Sydney Hospital 1904 to 1908
Held certificate from Australian Trained Nurses Association for 50 Hours Dispensing
Sister at Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney for two and a half years
Night Superintendant at Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Sydney for 6 months
Sister at Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania for 12 months
Head Nurse at Bega General Hospital, Bega, NSW for 12 months
Head Nurse Lister Private Hospital, Sydney for four months.
Languages - English and a slight knowledge of French
Resided Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children, Camperdown, Sydney, NSW
Joined QAIMNSR 18 December 1915
Embarked from Australia 18 December 1915
Demobilised in England 04 June 1919
Embarked for Australia 04 June 1919 per 'Bremen' for Sydney
Married Dr. James BRADLEY in 1923
Died in Wellington New Zealand in 1954
Miss Lucinda Calvert, Royal Red Cross, who recently returned from the front after 3½years' service, has been appointed matron of the home for children to be opened at Normanhurst, North Shore line, early in the year, under the management of the Church of England Committee for Homes and Hostels.
Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 10 December 1919 page 10
CAMAC, Alice Jane
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Sister
AANS Born 15 May 1876 at Bonneys Flat, SA Daughter of Thomas CAMAC and Jane nee CHILDS Trained at Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 16 June 1915 Aged 39 years Embarked 17 July 1915 Served in England and France Returned to Australia 22 January 1919 with Nephritis per 'Leicestershire' Discharged as Medically unfit 02 May 1919 Did not marry Died 22 July 1968 at Felixtow, SA Resided Balhannah, SA Aged 92 years Buried Bonney's Flat Cemetery Headstone photograph courtesy of Gravesecrets at your fingertips! |
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CAMERON, Anne
Surgical Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1884 at New England, NSW
NOK J W CAMERON (Brother)
Glebe Street, Sydney, NSW
Trained at Royal North Sydney Hospital 1906 - 1910
Sister at Glengarry Hospital Mosman Sydney 1911 - 1912
Private Nursing 1912-1914
Active Service in Paris 1914 - 1915
Australian Voluntary Hospital June 1915 - June 1916 Wimmereux, France
Enlisted in QAIMNSR 01 July 1916
32 Stationary Hospital 01 July 1916
Sick leave 29 December 1916
6 Stationary Hospital 22 January 1917
20 Casualty Clearing Station 20 March 1917
83rd General Hospital 22 November 1917
Leave 17 - 31 July 1918
32 Casualty Clearing Station 27 August 1918
6 General Hospital 28 January 1919
'Most Concientious and reliable, a good surgical nurse, has a good knowledge of theatre work.'
'In charge of Surgical Ward and gives satisfaction, she is most kind to the patients.'
Demobilised 05 May 1919 to England
Transferred from France 05 May 1919 and posted to King George Hospital Stanford Street.
Posted to Queen Mary's Hospital, Walley on 30 May 1919 for temporary duty pending repatriation.
Applied for repatriation to New York in stead of Australia.
Sailed for America per S S 'Cedric' 28 October 1919 to New York.
Resided 34 Cedar Place, Yonkers, New York USA in October 1923
Resided 194 Riverside Driver, Apartment 5D, New York, USA in January 1937
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1884 at New England, NSW
NOK J W CAMERON (Brother)
Glebe Street, Sydney, NSW
Trained at Royal North Sydney Hospital 1906 - 1910
Sister at Glengarry Hospital Mosman Sydney 1911 - 1912
Private Nursing 1912-1914
Active Service in Paris 1914 - 1915
Australian Voluntary Hospital June 1915 - June 1916 Wimmereux, France
Enlisted in QAIMNSR 01 July 1916
32 Stationary Hospital 01 July 1916
Sick leave 29 December 1916
6 Stationary Hospital 22 January 1917
20 Casualty Clearing Station 20 March 1917
83rd General Hospital 22 November 1917
Leave 17 - 31 July 1918
32 Casualty Clearing Station 27 August 1918
6 General Hospital 28 January 1919
'Most Concientious and reliable, a good surgical nurse, has a good knowledge of theatre work.'
'In charge of Surgical Ward and gives satisfaction, she is most kind to the patients.'
Demobilised 05 May 1919 to England
Transferred from France 05 May 1919 and posted to King George Hospital Stanford Street.
Posted to Queen Mary's Hospital, Walley on 30 May 1919 for temporary duty pending repatriation.
Applied for repatriation to New York in stead of Australia.
Sailed for America per S S 'Cedric' 28 October 1919 to New York.
Resided 34 Cedar Place, Yonkers, New York USA in October 1923
Resided 194 Riverside Driver, Apartment 5D, New York, USA in January 1937
CAMERON, Annie Catherine
Sister
AANS
Born 1887 at Wagga Wagga, NSW
Daughter of Duncan and Flora CAMERON
Aged 31 years
Enlisted 18 May 1915
Embarked 18 May 1915 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Service for 1st AGH – Egypt, on the field in France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917
Returned to Australia 19 December 1919 per “Matatua” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 May 1920
Died 23 June 1968 at St. David's Private Hospital, Maffra Vic.
Resided Maffra, Vic.
AANS
Born 1887 at Wagga Wagga, NSW
Daughter of Duncan and Flora CAMERON
Aged 31 years
Enlisted 18 May 1915
Embarked 18 May 1915 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Service for 1st AGH – Egypt, on the field in France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917
Returned to Australia 19 December 1919 per “Matatua” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 May 1920
Died 23 June 1968 at St. David's Private Hospital, Maffra Vic.
Resided Maffra, Vic.
Mentioned in despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 30 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1661, position 22
Date of London Gazette: 11 July 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 8835, position 55
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 30 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1661, position 22
Date of London Gazette: 11 July 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 8835, position 55
CAMERON, Edith Clare
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Sister
AANS Born 1889 at Merinonear Coleraine, Vic. Daughter of Ewen CAMERON and Emma Harriet nee NUNN Enlisted 28 November 1914 Embarked 05 December 1914 from Melbourne per 'Kyarra' Served Egypt, France and England Returned to Australia Appointment terminated 23 May 1919 Died 16 June 1969 Aged 80 years Resided Prahan, Vic. 
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 18 April 1918 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 847, position 166 Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1918 Location in London Gazette: Page 55, position 1 |
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Sister Edith Cameron, A.R.R.C., now a charge sister at Mont Park Military Hospital, returned to Melbourne last March, after three years' military service abroad. She is a daughter of the late Mr. Ewen Cameron, M.L.A., who represented Glenelg. Prior to her enlistment she was a Melbourne Hospital sister, and had charge of the surgical ward, Her war service included a period of duty at Heliopolis, twelve months at No. I Australian Casualty Clearing Station, France, a term at Rouen and also at Southall, England. Miss Eileen Love Connolly's' experience of active service comprises a period In Egypt and one in France. For some time she worked in the operating theatre of a Casualty Clearing Station. She is a trainee of the Alfred Hospital, and is at present head sister at Caulfleld Military Hospital.
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BUSH NURSING.
At a meeting of the Central Council of the Victorian Bush Nursing Association on Friday, Miss Edith Cameron was appointed superintendent of the Victorian Bush Nursing Association as from November 23, when Sister Greer retires. Miss Cameron's record is as follow:—Certificated Melbourne Hospital, certificated McKellar Maternity Hospital, staff nurse and sister Melbourne Hospital, military service A.I.F., from 1914-1920, while abroad decorated with the R.R.C. (2nd class). Miss Cameron has matriculated at the Melbourne University. She will at once proceed to the country on relieving work on some of the centres, and later will visit a number of centres with Sister Greer to become acquainted with the personnel of the various districts. The Argus Monday 22 August 1921 page 6 Photograph Punch Thursday 10 December 1914 page 18 Read more here |
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CAMERON, Ethel Maud Stewart (Cam)
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1891 at Narrandera, NSW Daughter of Donald Stewart CAMERON Enlisted 01 December 1916 Aged 25 years Embarked 09 June 1917 from Sydney per 'Mooltan' Service in Salonika Contracted Malaria repeatedly from November 1917 Returned to Australia 29 April 1918 per “Tofua” Discharged as Medically unfit (Malaria) 30 November 1918 Married Stanley BINDLEY in 1931 Died 01 September 1983 at War Veterans Hospital, Narrabeen, NSW Aged 92 years |
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CAMERON, Jessie Ann
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 at Hawkesdale, Vic.
Daughter of Donald CAMERON and Annie nee McDONALD
Enlisted 10 July 1917
Aged 32 years
Embarked 31 August 1917 from Sydney per 'Wiltshire'
Service in Egypt and Salonika
Contracted Malaria August 1918
Returned to Australia 02 April 1919 per “Kildonian Castle” Unfit for Duty
Appointment terminated 14 February 1920
Married Ernest Arthur PRICE
Died 23 October 1954 in Vic.
Resided Geelong, Vic.
AANS
Born 1884 at Hawkesdale, Vic.
Daughter of Donald CAMERON and Annie nee McDONALD
Enlisted 10 July 1917
Aged 32 years
Embarked 31 August 1917 from Sydney per 'Wiltshire'
Service in Egypt and Salonika
Contracted Malaria August 1918
Returned to Australia 02 April 1919 per “Kildonian Castle” Unfit for Duty
Appointment terminated 14 February 1920
Married Ernest Arthur PRICE
Died 23 October 1954 in Vic.
Resided Geelong, Vic.
CAMERON, Jessie McCall
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 13 April 1886 at Inverell, NSW
Daughter of Robert and Margaret Phillips CAMERON
Of Clanville Road, Roseville, NSW
Occupation Trained Nurse
Aged 29 years
Enlisted 15 June 1916
Embarked 02 September 1916 from Sydney per 'Kashgar'
Disembarked at Bombay 26 September 1916
Posted to Alex. War Hospital Bombay
Transferred to Heaslop War Hospital Secunderabad 11 December 1917
Transferred to Colaba War Hospital 14 September 1918
Resigned appointment due to marriage in India 10 October 1918
Married 12 October 1918 in Bombay, India to Dr. George Frederick HURST
Died in England 21 Setptember 1975
AANS
Born 13 April 1886 at Inverell, NSW
Daughter of Robert and Margaret Phillips CAMERON
Of Clanville Road, Roseville, NSW
Occupation Trained Nurse
Aged 29 years
Enlisted 15 June 1916
Embarked 02 September 1916 from Sydney per 'Kashgar'
Disembarked at Bombay 26 September 1916
Posted to Alex. War Hospital Bombay
Transferred to Heaslop War Hospital Secunderabad 11 December 1917
Transferred to Colaba War Hospital 14 September 1918
Resigned appointment due to marriage in India 10 October 1918
Married 12 October 1918 in Bombay, India to Dr. George Frederick HURST
Died in England 21 Setptember 1975
CAMERON, Mabel Letitia
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Sister
AANS Born 30 November 1884 in Deloraine, Tas. Daughter of Alexander CAMERON and Mary nee HIGGS Sister of Rachael CAMERON Enlisted 29 November 1914 Embarked 05 December 1914 Service Egypt, England on the field in France Promoted to Sister 1916 Returned to Australia 13 April 1918 per “Osterley” Appointment Terminated 05 March 1919 Married Russell John Nicholas WOODS in 1928 Died 08 October 1977 in Launceston, Tas. Aged 93 years Buried Carr Villa Cemetery Cremation Northern Wall 23.00 G2 |
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CAMERON, Marion
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Maryborough, Vic.
Daughter of David CAMERON and Henrietta nee BERRY
Aged 37 years
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 in Melbourne per “Somali”
Service in India and Transport Ship “Ulysses”
Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 per “City of Cairo”
Appointment Terminated 06 June 1919 Unfit for Duty (Consistent Gastritis)
Did not marry
Died 1978 in Heidelberg, Vic.
AANS
Born Maryborough, Vic.
Daughter of David CAMERON and Henrietta nee BERRY
Aged 37 years
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 in Melbourne per “Somali”
Service in India and Transport Ship “Ulysses”
Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 per “City of Cairo”
Appointment Terminated 06 June 1919 Unfit for Duty (Consistent Gastritis)
Did not marry
Died 1978 in Heidelberg, Vic.
CAMERON, Mary
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born Elmhurst, Vic.
Daughter of John CAMERON and Georgina nee McKENZIE
Trained at Ovens District Hospital
Returned to Australia
Died of a brain tumor 1920
Read her story here
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born Elmhurst, Vic.
Daughter of John CAMERON and Georgina nee McKENZIE
Trained at Ovens District Hospital
Returned to Australia
Died of a brain tumor 1920
Read her story here
CAMERON, Mary McNaughton (Marie)
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Matron
New Zealand Forces Born 1878 at Wagga Wagga, NSW Daughter of Duncan and Flora McNAUGHTON Marie was badly injured when the ship she was on the Marquette was torpedoed. She never fully recovered from the injuries, her nursing career was over and was in nursing homes for the rest of her life. Did not marry Died 1948 in Wagga Wagga Base Hosptial, Wagga Wagga, NSW Aged 70 years Read more here |
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The death is announced of Miss Mary Cameron, aged 70 years, second daughter of , the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Cameron, of Mundowey. She was a matron to the Anzac Forces in World War I and received permanent injuries when a troop transport was torpedoed.
Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser 30 November 1948 page 4
Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser 30 November 1948 page 4
OBITUARY
MISS M. M. CAMERON
Miss Marie ( Mary ) McNaughton Cameron, a Matron of the New Zealand Anzac Forces in World War I, and a native of Wagga, died in the Wagga Base Hospital on Sunday. She was 70 years of age. She was the second daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs. Duncan Cameron, of Wagga. In World War 1 Miss Cameron was on board the transport, "Marquette," when It was torpedoed on October 23,1915. The ship was carrying troops to Salonica. Injuries received by Miss Cameron In the Marquette disaster resulted in Incapacitation for the remainder of her life. She was awarded the Royal Red Cross for her devotion to duty. Miss Cameron is survived by two brothers, Duncan (Parkes) and Ewen A. (Orange). One brother, John predeceased her. Three sisters, Miss A. C.Cameron, of Maffra (V.); Mrs.B. W. Cameron, of 250 EdwardStreet, Wagga; and Mrs. A. D.MacRae, of Wagga, also survive. Cremation will take place at Rookwood Crematorium at 3o'clock this afternoon. Arrangements at Wagga were carried out by Alan Harris, of Wagga.
MISS M. M. CAMERON
Miss Marie ( Mary ) McNaughton Cameron, a Matron of the New Zealand Anzac Forces in World War I, and a native of Wagga, died in the Wagga Base Hospital on Sunday. She was 70 years of age. She was the second daughter of the late Mr.and Mrs. Duncan Cameron, of Wagga. In World War 1 Miss Cameron was on board the transport, "Marquette," when It was torpedoed on October 23,1915. The ship was carrying troops to Salonica. Injuries received by Miss Cameron In the Marquette disaster resulted in Incapacitation for the remainder of her life. She was awarded the Royal Red Cross for her devotion to duty. Miss Cameron is survived by two brothers, Duncan (Parkes) and Ewen A. (Orange). One brother, John predeceased her. Three sisters, Miss A. C.Cameron, of Maffra (V.); Mrs.B. W. Cameron, of 250 EdwardStreet, Wagga; and Mrs. A. D.MacRae, of Wagga, also survive. Cremation will take place at Rookwood Crematorium at 3o'clock this afternoon. Arrangements at Wagga were carried out by Alan Harris, of Wagga.
CAMPBELL, Beryl Anderson
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Matron
AANS Born 1889 at Gladstone, Qld. Daughter of John CAMPBELL and Elizabeth BRYDGES/BRIDGES Enlisted 12 November 1914 at Brisbane, Qld. Embarked 21 November 1914 Resigned appointment in UK 05 December 1919 Married George Harold WALKER Died 12 November 1962 in Malvern, Vic. Resided East Malvern, Vic. Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains collected Read more here Photograph courtesy of Faye Threlfall |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross (1st Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 7 November 1918 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2112, position 18 Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1918 Location in London Gazette: Page 6507, position 1 |
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CAMPBELL, Effie Elizabeth
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Embarked from Australia 18 May 1915 per 'Nevasa'
Arrived in Egypt 15 June 1915
Embarked Bombay 22 August 1917
Disembarked Basra 30 August 1917
Posted to No 3 B.G.H. Basrah 31 August 1917
Joined duty 83 C.S.H. 10 December 1917
Proceeded to India on leave 01 July 1918
Struck of strength of Mes. Ex. Force on failing to return from leave in India 01 October 1918
"Staff Nurse Mrs. E.E. Jordan (nee Campbell) served under me for two months. I consider her a thoroughly well trained nurse, very reliable and efficient in every way. She takes a keen interest in her work and shows ability in the training and management of orderlies. She is tactful, good tempered and has a good influence on her fellow workers."
"I do not recommend the marginally named Lady for retention in the Service; she married without permission, and I do not consider that her work is up to the standard of Nursing or efficiency which justifies the expense caused to the Government. I have found from experience, that as soon as Nurses marry they become disinterested in their work and show a great lack of discipline; they have no consideration for the Service whatsoever and yet at the same time demand that every consideration should be shown to them and have privileges given to them over and above the rest of the Nursing Staff, which naturally leads to a great deal of discontent and dissatisfaction".
Resigned in Bombay, India due to marriage 14 January 1919
Returning to Australia per 'Themosticles' leaving Bombay 15 January 1919
Married JORDAN
Residing 'Lota' Seymour Road, Elsterwick, Melbourne, Vic. in October 1920
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Embarked from Australia 18 May 1915 per 'Nevasa'
Arrived in Egypt 15 June 1915
Embarked Bombay 22 August 1917
Disembarked Basra 30 August 1917
Posted to No 3 B.G.H. Basrah 31 August 1917
Joined duty 83 C.S.H. 10 December 1917
Proceeded to India on leave 01 July 1918
Struck of strength of Mes. Ex. Force on failing to return from leave in India 01 October 1918
"Staff Nurse Mrs. E.E. Jordan (nee Campbell) served under me for two months. I consider her a thoroughly well trained nurse, very reliable and efficient in every way. She takes a keen interest in her work and shows ability in the training and management of orderlies. She is tactful, good tempered and has a good influence on her fellow workers."
"I do not recommend the marginally named Lady for retention in the Service; she married without permission, and I do not consider that her work is up to the standard of Nursing or efficiency which justifies the expense caused to the Government. I have found from experience, that as soon as Nurses marry they become disinterested in their work and show a great lack of discipline; they have no consideration for the Service whatsoever and yet at the same time demand that every consideration should be shown to them and have privileges given to them over and above the rest of the Nursing Staff, which naturally leads to a great deal of discontent and dissatisfaction".
Resigned in Bombay, India due to marriage 14 January 1919
Returning to Australia per 'Themosticles' leaving Bombay 15 January 1919
Married JORDAN
Residing 'Lota' Seymour Road, Elsterwick, Melbourne, Vic. in October 1920
CAMPBELL, Ellen Fraser
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Sister
AANS No 1 AGH Born 1877 at Toowoomba, Qld. Daughter of Charles CAMPBELL and Margaret nee CORR Aged 37 years Enlisted 11 November 1914 Embarked 21 November 1914 per 'Kyarra' Promoted to Sister 01 December 1915 Attached to No 3 Section Sea Transport Staff Duty on “Marathan” “Ascanius” “Benella” “Aeneas” “Ulysses” “Indarra” “Themistocles” and “Nestor” Service in England between transport duties Returned to Australia 18 March 1919 per “Delta” On Duty Appointment terminated 01 May 1919 Did not marry Died 22 May 1944 www.awm.gov.au C01041 |
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CAMPBELL, Epsie Harriett
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 at Wodonga, Vic.
Daughter of Ronald CAMBPELL and Hephzibah Selina nee COLE
Enlisted 25 May 1917
Aged 29 years
Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Service in Salonika
Contracted Malaria in May 1917
Influenza April 1917
Dysentery September 1917
Invalided to Australia 30 March 1918 per “Wiltshire”
Discharged 01 May 1918 as “Completion of Duty”
Discharged as medically unfit
Married Joseph John OGBURN in 1920
Died 11 February 1928 in Melbourne, Vic.
Buried Brighton Cemetery
AANS
Born 1888 at Wodonga, Vic.
Daughter of Ronald CAMBPELL and Hephzibah Selina nee COLE
Enlisted 25 May 1917
Aged 29 years
Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan'
Service in Salonika
Contracted Malaria in May 1917
Influenza April 1917
Dysentery September 1917
Invalided to Australia 30 March 1918 per “Wiltshire”
Discharged 01 May 1918 as “Completion of Duty”
Discharged as medically unfit
Married Joseph John OGBURN in 1920
Died 11 February 1928 in Melbourne, Vic.
Buried Brighton Cemetery
Mrs Epsie Ogburn, wife of Mr J. J. Ogburn, surgeon dentist, St Arnaud, died in Melbourne following a slight operation. Three little children are left. Before her marriage Mrs Ogburn was Sister Campbell, a former matron at the St Arnaud District Hospital, and a nursing sister who rendered valued service in overseas military hospitals during the Great War.
The Argus Thursday 16 February 1928 page 6
The Argus Thursday 16 February 1928 page 6
CAMPBELL, Esther
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1879 at Omeo, Vic.
Daughter of Henry CAMPBELL and Ellen nee RATHIE
Enlisted 27 April 1915
Aged 34 years
Embarked 15 May 1915 per 'Mooltan'
Service in Lemnos
Returned to Australia 15 March 1916 per “Nestor” On Duty
Appointment terminated 02 April 1917
Did not marry
Died 05 February 1961 in NSW
Late of Darling Point, NSW
AANS
Born 1879 at Omeo, Vic.
Daughter of Henry CAMPBELL and Ellen nee RATHIE
Enlisted 27 April 1915
Aged 34 years
Embarked 15 May 1915 per 'Mooltan'
Service in Lemnos
Returned to Australia 15 March 1916 per “Nestor” On Duty
Appointment terminated 02 April 1917
Did not marry
Died 05 February 1961 in NSW
Late of Darling Point, NSW
CAMPBELL, Isobel Annie
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Sister
AANS Born 25 February 1884 at Grafton, NSW Daughter of Donald Roderick CAMPBELL and Margaret nee COWAN Sister of Miss E CAMPBELL Enlisted 23 July 1915 Aged 35 years Embarked 31 July 1915 from Sydney Service in Egypt Hospital Ship duty 1916 “Guildford Castle” to Malta Extensive service on the field in France; Casualty Clearing Stations Contracted Influenza May 1917 Attended course in Sanitation in England 10 March 1919 – 12 May 1919 Returned to Australia 24 October 1919 per “Euripides” Appointment Terminated 23 December 1919 Married Nicholas HADDON Died 1967 in NSW |
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Mentioned in despatches - Sir Douglas Haig's Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 30 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1654, position 38
Date of London Gazette: 11 July 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 8835, position 56
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 30 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1654, position 38
Date of London Gazette: 11 July 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 8835, position 56
CAMPBELL, Jean Gordon
Sister
AANS
Born 1888 in Wellington, New Zealand
Daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann CAMPBELL
Enlisted 01 May 1917 at Melbourne, Vic.
Aged 28 years
Embarked 29 May 1917 from Melbourne per 'Khiva'
Service in India
Contracted Influenza January 1919
Promoted Sister 26 June 1919
Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 per “Port Lincoln”
Appointment terminated 12 November 1919
Registered as a nurse in New Zealand in 1925
AANS
Born 1888 in Wellington, New Zealand
Daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann CAMPBELL
Enlisted 01 May 1917 at Melbourne, Vic.
Aged 28 years
Embarked 29 May 1917 from Melbourne per 'Khiva'
Service in India
Contracted Influenza January 1919
Promoted Sister 26 June 1919
Returned to Australia 23 July 1919 per “Port Lincoln”
Appointment terminated 12 November 1919
Registered as a nurse in New Zealand in 1925
CAMPBELL, Katie Mary Bethune
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Sister
AANS Born 29 April 1884 at Murwillumbah, NSW Daughter of Donald Roderick CAMPBELL and Margaret nee COWAN Sister of Euphemia CAMPBELL Enlisted 16 June 1915 Aged 31 years Embarked 16 June 1915 per "Karoola' Service in Egypt Contracted Chicken Pox February 1916 Returned to Australia 14 March 1916 per “Mooltan”On Duty Re-embarked 19 June 1917 in Sydney per “Mooltan” Extensive service in Salonika Returned to Australia 06 September 1919 per “Euripides” On Duty Appointment Terminated 23 December 1919 Returned to Australia Did not marry Died 19 March 1954 in Military Hosptial Concord, Sydney, NSW |
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Awarded Greek Medal for Military Merit
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 10
Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12640, position 2
Appointment terminated 23 December 1919
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 10
Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12640, position 2
Appointment terminated 23 December 1919
CAMPBELL, Lily
Matron
AANS
Born Kilgin, Woodburn, NSW
Daughter of James and Mary Ann CAMPBELL
Age 30 years
Enlisted 24 November 1914
Embarked 25 November 1914 at Sydney per “Kyarra”
Transport duty on “Themistocles” and “Euripides”
Service in Egypt, on the field in France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 December 1915
Returned to Australia 30 January 1918 per “Euripides” On Duty
Re-embarked 16 October 1918 in Sydney per “Malta”
Service in India
Promoted to Temp Charge Sister 31 January 1919
Promoted to Temp Matron 09 July 1919
Returned to Australia 17 November 1919 per “Mataram”
Married LARKING
Died c19 September 1965 in Casino, NSW
Late of Kilgin, NSW
Buried Woodburn Cemetery
AANS
Born Kilgin, Woodburn, NSW
Daughter of James and Mary Ann CAMPBELL
Age 30 years
Enlisted 24 November 1914
Embarked 25 November 1914 at Sydney per “Kyarra”
Transport duty on “Themistocles” and “Euripides”
Service in Egypt, on the field in France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 December 1915
Returned to Australia 30 January 1918 per “Euripides” On Duty
Re-embarked 16 October 1918 in Sydney per “Malta”
Service in India
Promoted to Temp Charge Sister 31 January 1919
Promoted to Temp Matron 09 July 1919
Returned to Australia 17 November 1919 per “Mataram”
Married LARKING
Died c19 September 1965 in Casino, NSW
Late of Kilgin, NSW
Buried Woodburn Cemetery
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 October 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1967, position 3
Date of London Gazette: 3 August 1920
Location in London Gazette: Page 8053, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 October 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1967, position 3
Date of London Gazette: 3 August 1920
Location in London Gazette: Page 8053, position 3
CAMPBELL, Mabel Isabel
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 at Toowoomba, Qld
Daughter of Hugh CAMPBELL and Matilda nee PONT
Sister to Miss Mary G CAMPBELL, Nursing Sister at Inverell Hospital, NSW
Aged 31 years
Enlisted 21 August 1915 in Sydney
Embarked 20 August 1915 at Sydney per “Morea”
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 19 April 1916 per “Demosthenes” On Duty
Medical Discharge 06 May 1916
Married Rev. John Cuthbert NANKIVELL of London at St. John's Church of England, Latrobe Street, Melbourne in 1918
Died in Brighton, England in 1970
AANS
Born 1884 at Toowoomba, Qld
Daughter of Hugh CAMPBELL and Matilda nee PONT
Sister to Miss Mary G CAMPBELL, Nursing Sister at Inverell Hospital, NSW
Aged 31 years
Enlisted 21 August 1915 in Sydney
Embarked 20 August 1915 at Sydney per “Morea”
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 19 April 1916 per “Demosthenes” On Duty
Medical Discharge 06 May 1916
Married Rev. John Cuthbert NANKIVELL of London at St. John's Church of England, Latrobe Street, Melbourne in 1918
Died in Brighton, England in 1970
CAMPBELL, Margaret Forsyth
Sister
AANS
Born 1889 at Ipswich, Qld.
Daughter of John CAMPBELL and Catherine Ann Gordon nee CAMPBELL
Mother listed as Charlotte CAMPBELL on Attestation papers
Enlisted 07 October 1918
Aged 29 years
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per 'Wyreema'
Served in Salonika
Appointment terminated 06 January 1919
Married Matthew Henry WRIGHT in 1921 in Qld.
Died 1973 in Qld.
AANS
Born 1889 at Ipswich, Qld.
Daughter of John CAMPBELL and Catherine Ann Gordon nee CAMPBELL
Mother listed as Charlotte CAMPBELL on Attestation papers
Enlisted 07 October 1918
Aged 29 years
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per 'Wyreema'
Served in Salonika
Appointment terminated 06 January 1919
Married Matthew Henry WRIGHT in 1921 in Qld.
Died 1973 in Qld.
CAMPBELL, Mary Edith
Sister
AANS
Born 09 July 1875 at Geelong, Vic.
Daughter of Robert James CAMPBELL and Catherine Ann nee HASSALL
Sister of Arthur Wallace CAMPBELL
Enlisted 21 June 1917
Aged 41 years
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Somali'
Service in India
Promoted to Sister 30 June 1919
Returned to Australia 05 July 1919 per “Janus”
Appointment terminated 05 April 1920
Did not marry
Died 31 December 1961 in Ivanhoe, Vic.
Resided Ivanhoe, Vic.
AANS
Born 09 July 1875 at Geelong, Vic.
Daughter of Robert James CAMPBELL and Catherine Ann nee HASSALL
Sister of Arthur Wallace CAMPBELL
Enlisted 21 June 1917
Aged 41 years
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Somali'
Service in India
Promoted to Sister 30 June 1919
Returned to Australia 05 July 1919 per “Janus”
Appointment terminated 05 April 1920
Did not marry
Died 31 December 1961 in Ivanhoe, Vic.
Resided Ivanhoe, Vic.
CAMPBELL, Olive Catherine Emma
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1886 at Nhill, Vic. Daughter of William Richard Gray CAMPBELL and Ada Maud Emma nee OLIVER Enlisted 28 May 1917 Aged 31 years Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan' Service in Salonika Invalided to Australia (Anemia) 27 July 1918 per “Kanowna” Discharged as Medically unfit 26 February 1919 Did not marry Died 18 November 1953 in Heidelberg, Vic. Resided Heidelberg, Vic. |
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CANN, Amy Sarah
Sister
AANS
Born Maitland, NSW
Daughter of Frederick William CANN and Sarah nee VACY
Trained at Maitland Hospital
Enlisted 31 July 1915
Aged 31 years
Embarked 31 July 1915 per 'Orontes'
Brief service in Egypt invalided to England October 1915 (Gastritis)
Service on the field in France and England
Contracted Rubella in France August 1916
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 03 March 1919 per “Derbyshire”
Appointment terminated 17 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 12 May 1944 at her residence 21 Collaroy St., Collaroy, NSW
Privately Cremated
AANS
Born Maitland, NSW
Daughter of Frederick William CANN and Sarah nee VACY
Trained at Maitland Hospital
Enlisted 31 July 1915
Aged 31 years
Embarked 31 July 1915 per 'Orontes'
Brief service in Egypt invalided to England October 1915 (Gastritis)
Service on the field in France and England
Contracted Rubella in France August 1916
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 03 March 1919 per “Derbyshire”
Appointment terminated 17 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 12 May 1944 at her residence 21 Collaroy St., Collaroy, NSW
Privately Cremated
CANNARD, Mary Ann
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1883 at Allendale, Vic.
Daughter of William CANNARD and Theresa nee McCAUSLAND
Enlisted 16 November 1917 in Fremantle, WA
Aged 34 years
Embarked 23 November 1917 per “Canberra”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 13 April 1919 per “Eastern”
Appointment Terminated 07 February 1920
Married Herber MALLALIEU
Died 12 November 1962 in Warragul, Vic.
Aged 78 years
Resided Drouin, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boronia Wall ZC Niche 61
A very quiet wedding was celebrated at Howard-street Methodist Church, North Melbourne, between Sister M. Cannard, late A.A.N.S., A.I.F., daughter of the late William and Theresa Cannard and Heber Mallalieu, late 23rd Batt., A.I.F., eldest son of the Rev. P.E. and Mrs. Mallalieu. The ceremony was performed by the bridegroom's father. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Mark Emonson, owing to the illness of the bride's brother, wore a creme tailored coat and skirt, with black hat, and was attended by Sister Olive Greer, A.A.N.A., A.I.F., who wore a mole cloth tailored costume with hat to match. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Alan Murdoch, in the absence of his brother. Dr. C. S. Mallalieu. The bride was the recipient of many useful presents and many cheques. Sister Cannard was a nurse at the Fremantle Public Hospital. She enlisted in W.A., and was for some months on duty at the base hospital Fremantle before going abroad.
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 12 January 1923
AANS
Born 1883 at Allendale, Vic.
Daughter of William CANNARD and Theresa nee McCAUSLAND
Enlisted 16 November 1917 in Fremantle, WA
Aged 34 years
Embarked 23 November 1917 per “Canberra”
Service in India
Returned to Australia 13 April 1919 per “Eastern”
Appointment Terminated 07 February 1920
Married Herber MALLALIEU
Died 12 November 1962 in Warragul, Vic.
Aged 78 years
Resided Drouin, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boronia Wall ZC Niche 61
A very quiet wedding was celebrated at Howard-street Methodist Church, North Melbourne, between Sister M. Cannard, late A.A.N.S., A.I.F., daughter of the late William and Theresa Cannard and Heber Mallalieu, late 23rd Batt., A.I.F., eldest son of the Rev. P.E. and Mrs. Mallalieu. The ceremony was performed by the bridegroom's father. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Mark Emonson, owing to the illness of the bride's brother, wore a creme tailored coat and skirt, with black hat, and was attended by Sister Olive Greer, A.A.N.A., A.I.F., who wore a mole cloth tailored costume with hat to match. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Alan Murdoch, in the absence of his brother. Dr. C. S. Mallalieu. The bride was the recipient of many useful presents and many cheques. Sister Cannard was a nurse at the Fremantle Public Hospital. She enlisted in W.A., and was for some months on duty at the base hospital Fremantle before going abroad.
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 12 January 1923
CANNON, Lilian
Sister
AANS
Born 1877 at Ararat, Vic.
Daughter of John Henry CANNON
Address Kent Orchard, Red Hill, Vic
Sister to Hugh CANNON of “Chalambar” Garden Ave, Glen Huntly, Vic
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 11 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 at Melbourne per “Mooltan”
Served in India, Egypt & England
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Returned to Australia 06 December 1919 per “Orontes” On Duty
Appointment terminated 26 April 1920
Married Gavin Henry McKAY of Burnewant Park, Elmore in 1922
Died 04 January 1952 in Vic.
Resided Glenhuntly, Vic.
Buried at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Vic and remains collected
AANS
Born 1877 at Ararat, Vic.
Daughter of John Henry CANNON
Address Kent Orchard, Red Hill, Vic
Sister to Hugh CANNON of “Chalambar” Garden Ave, Glen Huntly, Vic
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 11 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 at Melbourne per “Mooltan”
Served in India, Egypt & England
Promoted to Sister 29 December 1918
Returned to Australia 06 December 1919 per “Orontes” On Duty
Appointment terminated 26 April 1920
Married Gavin Henry McKAY of Burnewant Park, Elmore in 1922
Died 04 January 1952 in Vic.
Resided Glenhuntly, Vic.
Buried at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Vic and remains collected
CANNY, Eillen Maude
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born c1879 at Plymouth, England Daughter of Denis Joseph CANNY (doctor and surgeon in the 11th Foot Devonshire Regiment) and Alice Maude nee ATKINSON Enlisted 06 December 1916 Aged 38 years Embarked 06 December 1916 from Melbourne per 'Orsova' Served in France and England Returned to Australia 10 March 1919 per “Delta” On Duty Appointment terminated 13 April 1919 Died 24 April 1977 at Repatriation General Hosptial, Heidelberg, Vic. Punch Thursday 17 February 1916 page 17 |
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CANTWELL, Gertrude Mary (Truda)
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Sister
AANS Born 1889 in Newcastle, NSW Daughter of Michael Patrick CANTWELL and Mary Ann nee CAREY Of Rockdale, Tamworth, NSW Aged 28 years Enlisted 15 May 1917 Embarked 09 June 1917 at Sydney per “Mooltan” Served in Solonika & England Promoted to Sister 12 July 1919 Attended Driving and Maintenance Training, London prior to demobilization Returned to Australia 16 December 1919 per “Nestor” Appointment terminated 23 January 1920 Did not marry Died 13 February 1972 at Roseville, NSW Late of Killara and Leura, NSW |
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NURSE HOME FROM THE WAR.
Welcome to Sister Cantwell.
A social and reception were given to Sister G. M. Cantwell, of Tintinhull, in Kootingal Hall, by the Tintinhull R.S.R. Committee. The hall was tastefully decorated forthe occasion, the Red Cross being lavishly displayed and on the front of the stage the words "She's a Rose of Woman's Land" worked in red on a white round; 'Welcome Home': and greenery and many flags etc, completed the decorations. Sister Cantwell was enthusiastically received on entering the Hall accompanied by Returned Soldier Driver Hyman, and the chairman, Mr. E. Moore. The orchestra played the choruses of 'A Rose of Woman's Land' and 'Back Home' in which the assemblage joined in heartily. The chairman said that Sister Cantwell had lately returned after serving 2 a/2 years on Active Service in Egypt, Salonika, and England, and all were pleased on her safe return on which he congratulated her, and her people. Of 75 Australian nurses entering Salonika Sister Cantwell was one of the five who escaped the dreaded malaria, though she was not so fortunate with regard to the"flu" from which she suffered in England. Sister Cantwell had, during furlough, travelled. in Ireland, France, Scotland and Italy, and, had been impressed with the great beauty of many scenes. Mesrs. W. Carmichael, Jas. Carr, and M. Maher spoke in praise of Sister Catwell's fine work, and of her devotion and sacrifice on behalf of the sick and wounded, while, on active service. Private E. Manuel on behalf of the Returned Soldiers, spoke of the good work done by the Red Cross Association, abroad.
On behalf of the citizens of Tintinhull and neighbourhood, the chairman presented Sister Cantwell with a gold armlet suitably inscribed. The investment was made by her mother.
Sister Cantwell in responding thanked her friends, for the splendid reception and gift, and said she felt it her duty to go forward and do what she could. She felt more pleasure in going than staying at home. The nurses recognised the fine work done for the Red Cross by Australian women at home. They had seen many scenes and strange people but were pleased to be home in Sunny Australia, again, in the course of their duty they had come into contact with soldiers of many nationalities, both friends and enemies. They liked the Tommies' very well, but above all in their estimation were their own Australian boys the 'Dinkum' soldiers. Mr. M. P. Cantwell thanked the gathering for the fine reception they had given his daughter. The singing of 'For She's a Jolly Good Fellow,' brought this portion of the function to a close. The chairman on behalf of the assemblage, took the opportunity to say farewell to Miss M. Cantwell, who in a few days would be leaving for Bourke, to which town she had been transferred from the staff of the Balmain S.P. School. Miss Cantwell suitably responded. ' Word has been received that Driver E. Cantwell is expected to arrive in Melbourne about 18th February. His reception will 'wind up' a series of socials successfully carried out in Kootingal Hall by Tintinhull R.S.R. Committee.
Daily Observer 03 February 1920 page 1
Welcome to Sister Cantwell.
A social and reception were given to Sister G. M. Cantwell, of Tintinhull, in Kootingal Hall, by the Tintinhull R.S.R. Committee. The hall was tastefully decorated forthe occasion, the Red Cross being lavishly displayed and on the front of the stage the words "She's a Rose of Woman's Land" worked in red on a white round; 'Welcome Home': and greenery and many flags etc, completed the decorations. Sister Cantwell was enthusiastically received on entering the Hall accompanied by Returned Soldier Driver Hyman, and the chairman, Mr. E. Moore. The orchestra played the choruses of 'A Rose of Woman's Land' and 'Back Home' in which the assemblage joined in heartily. The chairman said that Sister Cantwell had lately returned after serving 2 a/2 years on Active Service in Egypt, Salonika, and England, and all were pleased on her safe return on which he congratulated her, and her people. Of 75 Australian nurses entering Salonika Sister Cantwell was one of the five who escaped the dreaded malaria, though she was not so fortunate with regard to the"flu" from which she suffered in England. Sister Cantwell had, during furlough, travelled. in Ireland, France, Scotland and Italy, and, had been impressed with the great beauty of many scenes. Mesrs. W. Carmichael, Jas. Carr, and M. Maher spoke in praise of Sister Catwell's fine work, and of her devotion and sacrifice on behalf of the sick and wounded, while, on active service. Private E. Manuel on behalf of the Returned Soldiers, spoke of the good work done by the Red Cross Association, abroad.
On behalf of the citizens of Tintinhull and neighbourhood, the chairman presented Sister Cantwell with a gold armlet suitably inscribed. The investment was made by her mother.
Sister Cantwell in responding thanked her friends, for the splendid reception and gift, and said she felt it her duty to go forward and do what she could. She felt more pleasure in going than staying at home. The nurses recognised the fine work done for the Red Cross by Australian women at home. They had seen many scenes and strange people but were pleased to be home in Sunny Australia, again, in the course of their duty they had come into contact with soldiers of many nationalities, both friends and enemies. They liked the Tommies' very well, but above all in their estimation were their own Australian boys the 'Dinkum' soldiers. Mr. M. P. Cantwell thanked the gathering for the fine reception they had given his daughter. The singing of 'For She's a Jolly Good Fellow,' brought this portion of the function to a close. The chairman on behalf of the assemblage, took the opportunity to say farewell to Miss M. Cantwell, who in a few days would be leaving for Bourke, to which town she had been transferred from the staff of the Balmain S.P. School. Miss Cantwell suitably responded. ' Word has been received that Driver E. Cantwell is expected to arrive in Melbourne about 18th February. His reception will 'wind up' a series of socials successfully carried out in Kootingal Hall by Tintinhull R.S.R. Committee.
Daily Observer 03 February 1920 page 1
CAPON, Margaret
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1880 at Daylesford, Vic.
Daughter of Ernest Frederick CAPON and Elizabeth nee HALL
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Aged 35 years
Embarked 30 March 1917 from Fremantle per 'Kanowna'
Brief service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 11 July 1917 per “Port Sydney” On Duty
Appointment terminated 06 September 1917
Did not marry
Died 23 January 1959 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Murrumbeena, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery
AANS
Born 1880 at Daylesford, Vic.
Daughter of Ernest Frederick CAPON and Elizabeth nee HALL
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Aged 35 years
Embarked 30 March 1917 from Fremantle per 'Kanowna'
Brief service in Egypt
Returned to Australia 11 July 1917 per “Port Sydney” On Duty
Appointment terminated 06 September 1917
Did not marry
Died 23 January 1959 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Murrumbeena, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery
CAREY, Mary Veronica (Mollie)
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Cooks River, NSW Daughter of Patrick and Mary CAREY Trained 3 years Perth Public Hospital Enlisted 01 June 1915 in Egypt Aged 26 years Embarked 24 December 1915 Transport Duty on “Beltana” from Egypt to Australia Re-embarked 13 August 1916 per “Kanowna” Service in England and on the field in France Resigned appointment due to Marriage in UK 28 August 1918 Married Dr. George Seaborne ROBINSON 28 August 1918 in England Died 15 July 1966 at Heidelberg, Vic. Resided Melbourne, Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery H N Featonby Lawn Row J Grave 56 |
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CARLILE, Isabella Maude
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Sister
AANS Born 25 August 1883 in Carlton, Vic. Daughter of Sir Edward CARLILE and Isabella Sophia nee YOUNG Enlisted 21 December 1914 Embarked 05 December 1914 Appointment terminated 25 November 1918 Married Gilbert Waynflete ADAMS in 1925 Died 1972 in NSW Punch Thursday 10 December 1914 page 18 |
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CARMICHAEL, Mary Elizabeth
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1893 at Stoney Creek, Vic. Daughter of John CARMICHAEL and Elizabeth nee NIVEN Of Stoney Creek, Sth Gippsland, Vic. Trained Castlemaine Hospital Aged 25 years Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan' Served in Salonika Resigned appointment due to Marriage in Egypt 10 September 1918 Married Major Edward Burton GUNSON (New Zealand Doctor) Husband died in 1950 Mary remarried in 1952 to Dr. Alexander Scott MacKENZIE (former Surgeon Captain in the Royal Australian Navy) Died 1967 in Malvern, Vic. |
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CARMICHAEL, Ruby Vivian
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 at Stoney Creek, Vic. Daughter of John CARMICHAEL and Elizabeth nee NIVEN Enlisted 04 May 1917 Aged 27 years Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Mooltan' Service in Salonika and England Returned to Australia 06 May 1919 per “Karoola” On Duty Discharged as Medically unfit (debility unknown) 05 September 1919 Married Edward William CAMPBELL in 1937 in Vic. Died There is a Ruby Vivien Campbell who was cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery 22 May 1990. There is a record of Ruby Vivien Carmichael being interred at Meeniyen Cemetery in 1990. Her date of death is 16 May 1990. Both parents John and Elizabeth are interred there. If appears she was interred under her maiden name and not married name. |
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CARNEY, Irene Lilian
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 in Cootamundra, NSW
Daughter of Joseph John and Theresa CARNEY
Of 15 Dover Street, Summer Hill, NSW
Aged 32 years
Enlisted 05 December 1916
Embarked 21 March 1917 from Sydney per 'Kanowna'
Served in Egypt
Served on 'Port Darwin' as Nursing Staff to Australia
Returned to Australia per 'Port Darwin' 12 July 1918
Appointment terminated 17 April 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 January 1928 in the War Memorial Hospital, Katoomba, NSW
Buried Katoomba Cemetery
AANS
Born 1884 in Cootamundra, NSW
Daughter of Joseph John and Theresa CARNEY
Of 15 Dover Street, Summer Hill, NSW
Aged 32 years
Enlisted 05 December 1916
Embarked 21 March 1917 from Sydney per 'Kanowna'
Served in Egypt
Served on 'Port Darwin' as Nursing Staff to Australia
Returned to Australia per 'Port Darwin' 12 July 1918
Appointment terminated 17 April 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 January 1928 in the War Memorial Hospital, Katoomba, NSW
Buried Katoomba Cemetery
WAR NURSE'S DEATH
TWO YEARS IN EGYPT
KATOOMBA. Tuesday.
RETURNED soldiers of Katoomba and Leura 'sub-branch marched at the funeral of Nurse Irene Lilian Carney at Katoomba yesterday. The coffin was enveloped in a Union Jack. Nurse Carney was on service for two years in Egypt, and on her return in 1918 served for three yeas at the Prince of Wales' Hospital, Randwick. A daughter of Mr. J.J. Carney, grazier, of Westwood, Tumut, she came to the Mountains a week ago to recuperate after an illness, - the result of war service. A day after her arrival she became ill, and she died in the Anzac Memorial Hospital. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of Katoomba Cemetery, Rev. H. E. Taylor officiating.
Evening News Tuesday 10 January 1928 page 4
TWO YEARS IN EGYPT
KATOOMBA. Tuesday.
RETURNED soldiers of Katoomba and Leura 'sub-branch marched at the funeral of Nurse Irene Lilian Carney at Katoomba yesterday. The coffin was enveloped in a Union Jack. Nurse Carney was on service for two years in Egypt, and on her return in 1918 served for three yeas at the Prince of Wales' Hospital, Randwick. A daughter of Mr. J.J. Carney, grazier, of Westwood, Tumut, she came to the Mountains a week ago to recuperate after an illness, - the result of war service. A day after her arrival she became ill, and she died in the Anzac Memorial Hospital. The remains were interred in the Church of England portion of Katoomba Cemetery, Rev. H. E. Taylor officiating.
Evening News Tuesday 10 January 1928 page 4
CARNEY, Mollie
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Launceston, Tas.
Daughter of George CARNEY and Adelaide Amanda nee MARSHALL
Enlisted 15 March 1917
Embarked 09 June 1917 from Sydney per 'Mooltan'
Service in Salonika
Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 per “Karoola” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 11 June 1919
AANS
Born Launceston, Tas.
Daughter of George CARNEY and Adelaide Amanda nee MARSHALL
Enlisted 15 March 1917
Embarked 09 June 1917 from Sydney per 'Mooltan'
Service in Salonika
Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 per “Karoola” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 11 June 1919
Awarded Greek Medal for Military Merit
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 11
Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12640, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 11
Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12640, position 3
CARPENTER, Charlotte Anne
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Sister
AANS Born 1877 in Guisborough, York, England Sister of Mrs. George FRICKER Enlisted 2 November 1914 Aged 33 years Embarked 02 November 1915 Enlisted 05 February 1916 in Cairo, Egypt Returned to Australia 11 February 1919 per 'Orsvoa' Appointment terminated 20 May 1919 Did not marry Died 10 March 1962 in Tasmania. Aged 85 years Buried Carr Villa Cemetery Cremation Colonnade Wall 248.00 B |
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CARPENTER, Mary Campbell
Sister
AANS
Born 1888 at Glenmaggie, Vic.
Daughter of John Walter and Marion McLean CAMPBELL
Of Hemming St, Dandenong, Vic
Aged 28 years
Enlisted 05 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 at Melbourne per “Mooltan”
Served in Bombay
Promoted to Sister 26 December 1918
Returned to Australia 15 January 1919 per “Themistocles”
Appointment terminated 09 March 1919
Married Frederick HIPWELL
Died 01 August 1947 at home 'Almora', Frankston Road, Dandenong, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Pittosporum Garden F1 Bed 16 Rose 10
AANS
Born 1888 at Glenmaggie, Vic.
Daughter of John Walter and Marion McLean CAMPBELL
Of Hemming St, Dandenong, Vic
Aged 28 years
Enlisted 05 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 at Melbourne per “Mooltan”
Served in Bombay
Promoted to Sister 26 December 1918
Returned to Australia 15 January 1919 per “Themistocles”
Appointment terminated 09 March 1919
Married Frederick HIPWELL
Died 01 August 1947 at home 'Almora', Frankston Road, Dandenong, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Pittosporum Garden F1 Bed 16 Rose 10
CARR, Myrtle Eunice
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Sister
AANS Born c1889 in SA No relatives of any kind – Friend Mrs. Evans of Waterloo St. Glenelg Training 3 years Adelaide Hospital Age 28 years Enlisted 18 April 1917 at Keswick, SA Embarked 21 April 1917 at Melbourne per “Karoola” Service in France Promoted to Sister 01 June 1919 Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per “Kanowna” On Duty Appointment to AIF terminated 30 November 1919 Re-appointed 08 November 1919 to No 7 AGH as AANS Transferred to Repat Hospital 01 April 1921 |
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Did not marry
Died 20 February 1957 at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA Aged 66 years Cause of death Uraemia and Hypertension Resided Repatriation Hospital, Springbank, SA Buried West Terrace Cemetery Kendrew Oval 21A plot 24 |
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CARRUTHERS, Ida Mary
Sister
AANS
Born 1882 in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Sir Joseph Hector McNeil CARRUTHERS (Premier of NSW) and Louise Mary nee ROBERTS
Enlisted 03 June 1915
Aged 32 years
Embarked 16 June 1915 from Sydney per 'Karoola'
Contracted Influenza November 1916
Service England and France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 18 October 1919 per “Morea”
Appointment terminated 30 January 1920
Married Kenneth Edwin McINTYRE
Died 06 August 1963 in NSW
Aged 81 years
AANS
Born 1882 in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Sir Joseph Hector McNeil CARRUTHERS (Premier of NSW) and Louise Mary nee ROBERTS
Enlisted 03 June 1915
Aged 32 years
Embarked 16 June 1915 from Sydney per 'Karoola'
Contracted Influenza November 1916
Service England and France
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 18 October 1919 per “Morea”
Appointment terminated 30 January 1920
Married Kenneth Edwin McINTYRE
Died 06 August 1963 in NSW
Aged 81 years
CARSON, Mary Catherine
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1891 at Athlone, Ireland
Daughter of E CARSON
Trained 3 years Fremantle Public Hospital
Enlisted 12 June 1915 in Egypt
Aged 27 years
Service in Egypt, France and England
Returned to Australia 04 January 1918 per “Karoola”
Appointment terminated 19 January 1918
Sister at King Edward Memorial Hospital from 1921 until her retirement in 1954
AANS
Born 1891 at Athlone, Ireland
Daughter of E CARSON
Trained 3 years Fremantle Public Hospital
Enlisted 12 June 1915 in Egypt
Aged 27 years
Service in Egypt, France and England
Returned to Australia 04 January 1918 per “Karoola”
Appointment terminated 19 January 1918
Sister at King Edward Memorial Hospital from 1921 until her retirement in 1954
CARTER, Edith
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1885 in Horsham, Vic.
Daughter of Samuel CARTER and Jane nee MUIRHEAD
Brother of William Charles CARTER
Training 3 years Hamilton Hospital
Aged 31 years
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 at Melbourne per “Somali”
Served in India
Resigned 11 March 1919 due to Marriage
Married POTTER
Returned to Australia 18 March 1922 per “Aeneas” as Mrs Potter with Child
Died 1978 in Heidelberg Repatriation Hosptial, Heidelberg, Vic.
AANS
Born 1885 in Horsham, Vic.
Daughter of Samuel CARTER and Jane nee MUIRHEAD
Brother of William Charles CARTER
Training 3 years Hamilton Hospital
Aged 31 years
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 at Melbourne per “Somali”
Served in India
Resigned 11 March 1919 due to Marriage
Married POTTER
Returned to Australia 18 March 1922 per “Aeneas” as Mrs Potter with Child
Died 1978 in Heidelberg Repatriation Hosptial, Heidelberg, Vic.
CARTER, Rose Eleanor
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1887 at Wangaratta, Vic.
Daughter of Robert Walker CARTER and Mary Ann nee BELL
Enlisted 14 October 1918
Aged 31 years
Embarked 16 October 1918 from Sydney per 'Malta'
Served in India
Returned to Australia 01 December 1919 per 'Medic'
Appointment Terminated 08 May 1921
Did not marry
Died 28 July 1951 in Vic.
Resided Chiltern, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boyd Chapel Section A Niche 335
AANS
Born 1887 at Wangaratta, Vic.
Daughter of Robert Walker CARTER and Mary Ann nee BELL
Enlisted 14 October 1918
Aged 31 years
Embarked 16 October 1918 from Sydney per 'Malta'
Served in India
Returned to Australia 01 December 1919 per 'Medic'
Appointment Terminated 08 May 1921
Did not marry
Died 28 July 1951 in Vic.
Resided Chiltern, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boyd Chapel Section A Niche 335
CARTER, Ursula Mary
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Sister
AANS Born 1887 at St' Leonards, Sydney, NSW Daughter of Herbert James CARTER and Antionette Charlotte nee MOORE Employed at Prince Alfred Hospital prior to enlistment Enlisted 01 October 1914 at Sydney, NSW Aged 28 years Embarked 28 November 1914 per “Kyarra” Servedin Egypt, France Promoted to Sister 01 December 1915 Returned to Australia 04 January 1917 “Kanowna” as patient (Tonsilitis) Re-embarked “Ulysses” 9 May 1917 Transport duty to England Slipped and fell on transport ship damaged right knee Returned to Australia 25 June 1918 per “Berrima” as patient Appointment Terminated 25 June 1918 – Medically unfit Matron at Queanbeyan Hospital 1924 - 1927 Appointed Matron of Orange District Hospital until 1930 Did not marry Died 01 March 1963 in Christchurch, New Zealand Photograph courtesy of Elisabeth Edwards |
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DISTINGUISHED MATRON FROM QUEANBEYAN
Appointed to Orange
The committee of the Orange District Hospital have selected Miss Ursula M. Carter, of the Queanbeyan District Hospital, as matron of the Orange Hospital, from nineteen applicants. Matron Carter has held the position at Queanbeyan for the past three and a half years with conspicuous success. Matron Carter is a sister of Colonel Carter, and served three years with the Australian Imperial Forces in Egypt and France, where she was very popular with the diggers. Two of her brothers are doctors.
The Canberra Times Tuesday 02 August 1927 page 4
Appointed to Orange
The committee of the Orange District Hospital have selected Miss Ursula M. Carter, of the Queanbeyan District Hospital, as matron of the Orange Hospital, from nineteen applicants. Matron Carter has held the position at Queanbeyan for the past three and a half years with conspicuous success. Matron Carter is a sister of Colonel Carter, and served three years with the Australian Imperial Forces in Egypt and France, where she was very popular with the diggers. Two of her brothers are doctors.
The Canberra Times Tuesday 02 August 1927 page 4
CASHIN, Alice Alanna/Eleanor
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Matron
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Born 26 March 1870 in Melbourne, Vic. Daughter of Richard CASHIN and Catherine nee MEHAN Of Dowling Street, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW Educated at Ladies Private College, Sydney, NSW Trained at St. Vincents Hospital 1898 - 1901 Enlisted 24 July 1915 Admitted Hospital El Wosca Alexandria 06 October 1915 Discharged 02 November 1915 Struck off Strength in Alexandria 15 February 1916 Joind for duty in 27 General Hospital Cairo 20 February 1916 Joined ship 'Gloucester Castle' for duty having been transferred from shore 25 June 1916 Transferred to Military Hospital Lichfield 03 May 1917 'Miss A E Cashin, QAIMNSR, late Matron at the Military Hospital, Lichfield, Staffordshire, ahs been known to me only for the past month, but during that period I have formed a very high opinion of her capabilites as a Matron. She is painstaking, punctual and reliable. She takes a keen interest in the Nursing Staff, the General Service Staff, the Laboure Staff, and also in the patients under her charge, and does everything possible in her power to ensure their comfort. She has a sound knowledge of her work and also of the various duties, administrative and otherwise, connected with the post of Matron, and I consider she has performed these duties in a very praiseworthy manner.' Resigned on completion of contract 25 July 1919 Served 4 years and 1 day Returned to Australia 18 October 1919 per 'Morea' in second class passage of £48.0.0. Resided 645 Dowling Street, Moore Park, Sydney in 1920 Did not marry Died 04 November 1939 in Marrickville, NSW Buried Woronora Memorial Park Roman Catholic Monumental Section 1 0332 |
"I have the honour to ask if there is any hope of my receiving an assistance in being able to get back to my home in Sydney, Australia. I did hope to be able to arrange to get home about October or November, but after applying to every Shipping Agent that sends boats that way, I received the same reply, that all ships are under Government control, and advise me to apply through official channels, because they cannot take private passengers.
I should have returned home in September 1914, but when I felt that I could be of some little use to my King and Country, I set all personal matters aside, and have served from the very beginning in helping care for our wounded. Now I am compelled to ask for help to get home, as my father, who is no longer a young man (he is just on 80) keeps agitating for my return. I therefore feel it my duty to make every effort to get back. (Personally I would prefer to wait another year and go back in comfort). I have served a year in France, one year in Egypt, one year on the seas, and the remainder on Home Service. I am helpless in the matter, unless something can be done to assist me. Its all such a new experience in life, not to be able to arrange for oneself. I shall be deeply grateful if my Passage home can be arrange. Will you please forward this application to the D.D.M.S. Northern Command. I have not a soul this side of the water and I do so want to get back.' |
Matron A E Cashin, one of the trainees of St. Vincent's Hospital, has been on active service since the first month of the war, and she heads the list of that noble institution's roll of honour. Recently, she had conferred upon her by the Kin the further distinction of a Bar, added to her Royal Red Cross. She is the first Australian nurse to be thus honoured. Matron Cashin, who is in charge of the Military Hospital Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, which contains 400 beds, has been urged by the War Office authorities not to abandon her post until the hospital is reduced to normal or demobilised - further practical testimony to the great value of the services she has rendered in the war. Matron Cashin hopes to leave for Australia about next September.
The Catholic Press (NSW)
Thursday 15 May 1919 page 22
The Catholic Press (NSW)
Thursday 15 May 1919 page 22
Awarded Royal Red Cross
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Awarded Star of Mons
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Matron Cashin who was rescued from the Gloucester Castle when it was torpedoed. Miss Cashin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cashin of Dowling Street, Moore Park. She trained at St. Vincent's Hospital, and went to England some years ago. At the outbreak of war she offered her services, which were accepted by both the British and French Red Cross.
Sunday Times (Sydney) Sunday 27 May 1917 page 17 www.naa.gov.au P03896.001 |
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Matron Cashin, Who Has Won the Highest War Distinction.
Matron Cashin, who holds the foremost place on the roll of honour of St. Vincent's Hospital, was over-seas matron of the hospital ship Gloucester Castle when it was torpedoed in the English Channel. Matron Cashin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cashin, of Moore Park, Sydney, and was trained at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. Her career since then has been a distinguished one. In England, at the outbreak of war, Nurse Cashin at once offered her services, and for the first three months was in charge of the General Hospital at Calais. At the end of that time having joined the Army Reserve, she was given charge of a large surgical ward in the General Hospital at Ras-el-din, and while there received her appointment to the hospital ship. Matron Cashin has three times been mentioned in despatches, once receiving special mention from Sir Archibald Murray, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Expeditionary Forces, and has lately been awarded the gold medal of the Royal Red Cross, First Class. This is the highest distinction that can be conferred on a woman.
Freemans Journal Thursday 09 August 1917 page 22
Matron Cashin, who holds the foremost place on the roll of honour of St. Vincent's Hospital, was over-seas matron of the hospital ship Gloucester Castle when it was torpedoed in the English Channel. Matron Cashin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cashin, of Moore Park, Sydney, and was trained at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. Her career since then has been a distinguished one. In England, at the outbreak of war, Nurse Cashin at once offered her services, and for the first three months was in charge of the General Hospital at Calais. At the end of that time having joined the Army Reserve, she was given charge of a large surgical ward in the General Hospital at Ras-el-din, and while there received her appointment to the hospital ship. Matron Cashin has three times been mentioned in despatches, once receiving special mention from Sir Archibald Murray, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Expeditionary Forces, and has lately been awarded the gold medal of the Royal Red Cross, First Class. This is the highest distinction that can be conferred on a woman.
Freemans Journal Thursday 09 August 1917 page 22
MUCH HONORED AUSTRALIAN NURSE
Matron Alice Cashin, Who Has Been Three Times Decorated,
Tells Some of Her Experiences
Nurse Alice E. Cashin, now matron of the military hospital at Whittington
Barracks, LichfIeld, has had an interesting career since the war broke out.
Nurse Cashin is an Australian, and was in London in the Summer of 1914. As
soon as war was declared she volunteered for service and was sent to France in charge of the 4th Unit for the British Red Cross with 33 English nurses under her control.
France and Belgium
Nurse Cashin writes of these early days : 'At first we were stationed not far from the front. They told us we were
15 miles, but we seemed nearer, for the sound of the guns was terrifying, day and night. Things then seemed to be in a state of chaos.
On a Trooper.
After four months I was moved, and went to nurse the Belgians. I was with them for seven months, and was then
transferred into the reserve and went to Egypt on a trooper. We had 1500 Tommies on board, and we were blessed, for we had many narrow escapes. There is something, however, very stimulating in the thought of danger, and it is not so dreadful as it seems. Our men on this ship were nearly all from Whitechapel, and they behaved splendidly. The ship was so packed that we were all more or less thrown together. If you closed your eyes of an evening you could fancy yourself back in the streets of London, for the men imitated street-criers and street organs and all sorts of familiar London sounds, usually finishing up with a song about home. Poor boys, most of them fell on Gallipoli. 'At the end of my year in Egypt I was appointed matron of the Gloucester Castle, and you know her fate.'
Being Decorated.
Nurse Cashin has several decorations to her credit. At the end of her first year's service she received the Royal
Red Cross, first class, and later the King presented her with the bar to this. The Star of Mons is another honor conferred upon 'this Australian nurse. Writing, of the actual presentation by his Majesty, Nurse Cashin says:
"I nearly forgot to tell you about my presentation. It was a great day, the day I went to Buckingham Palace. I
was shown into a beautiful room. Then a gentleman in civilian clothing came and put a hook on my cape. Then the Lord Chamberlain came and said put a on my cape the Lord Chamberlain came and said Ladies, the King will enter the room in front ot you. You will all rise and go one by one into the room. You will see his Majesty on your left; you are not to walk up to his Majesty. You must walk up to me. You will see me standing in the middle of the room. Then turn, face the King, bow, and walk forward. His Majesty will decorate you, and shake hands with you. You then bow again, take one step to the rear, and branch off to the right.'
'I felt a soldier for once in my life.
Then we all went to Marlborough House to see Queen Alexandra, for she is our president, and all who are decorated by the' King receive a command to go to the Queen Mother after the decoration.
She was very sweet, but I thought her very foreign in her mariner. She gave me a beautiful picture of herself and a book on Red Cross work.'
Barrier Miner Saturday 18 January 1919 page 10
Matron Alice Cashin, Who Has Been Three Times Decorated,
Tells Some of Her Experiences
Nurse Alice E. Cashin, now matron of the military hospital at Whittington
Barracks, LichfIeld, has had an interesting career since the war broke out.
Nurse Cashin is an Australian, and was in London in the Summer of 1914. As
soon as war was declared she volunteered for service and was sent to France in charge of the 4th Unit for the British Red Cross with 33 English nurses under her control.
France and Belgium
Nurse Cashin writes of these early days : 'At first we were stationed not far from the front. They told us we were
15 miles, but we seemed nearer, for the sound of the guns was terrifying, day and night. Things then seemed to be in a state of chaos.
On a Trooper.
After four months I was moved, and went to nurse the Belgians. I was with them for seven months, and was then
transferred into the reserve and went to Egypt on a trooper. We had 1500 Tommies on board, and we were blessed, for we had many narrow escapes. There is something, however, very stimulating in the thought of danger, and it is not so dreadful as it seems. Our men on this ship were nearly all from Whitechapel, and they behaved splendidly. The ship was so packed that we were all more or less thrown together. If you closed your eyes of an evening you could fancy yourself back in the streets of London, for the men imitated street-criers and street organs and all sorts of familiar London sounds, usually finishing up with a song about home. Poor boys, most of them fell on Gallipoli. 'At the end of my year in Egypt I was appointed matron of the Gloucester Castle, and you know her fate.'
Being Decorated.
Nurse Cashin has several decorations to her credit. At the end of her first year's service she received the Royal
Red Cross, first class, and later the King presented her with the bar to this. The Star of Mons is another honor conferred upon 'this Australian nurse. Writing, of the actual presentation by his Majesty, Nurse Cashin says:
"I nearly forgot to tell you about my presentation. It was a great day, the day I went to Buckingham Palace. I
was shown into a beautiful room. Then a gentleman in civilian clothing came and put a hook on my cape. Then the Lord Chamberlain came and said put a on my cape the Lord Chamberlain came and said Ladies, the King will enter the room in front ot you. You will all rise and go one by one into the room. You will see his Majesty on your left; you are not to walk up to his Majesty. You must walk up to me. You will see me standing in the middle of the room. Then turn, face the King, bow, and walk forward. His Majesty will decorate you, and shake hands with you. You then bow again, take one step to the rear, and branch off to the right.'
'I felt a soldier for once in my life.
Then we all went to Marlborough House to see Queen Alexandra, for she is our president, and all who are decorated by the' King receive a command to go to the Queen Mother after the decoration.
She was very sweet, but I thought her very foreign in her mariner. She gave me a beautiful picture of herself and a book on Red Cross work.'
Barrier Miner Saturday 18 January 1919 page 10
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Alice Cashin Nurse Memorial
In an unmarked grave at WMP rests a heroine of WWI, registered nurse Alice Cashin, the first Australian to be awarded a Royal Red Cross plus the bar to that medal for her incredible bravery during WWI. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) officially dedicated and unveiled the Alice Cashin Nurse Memorial on the 11th October 2016, which celebrates the qualities and values displayed by this extraordinary Australian nurse and in honour of all nurses and midwives. Alice trained as a registered nurse at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney and later moved to England to pursue her career. When WWI broke out, she signed up with the British Red Cross and in July 1915, joined the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNSR). |
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Her first posting with the QAIMNSR was in Egypt and for her work and bravery there, Alice was awarded the Royal Red Cross 1st Class Medal. On 30th March 1917, Alice was Matron on the hospital ship HMHS Gloucester Castle, which was torpedoed without warning in the English Channel. Alice defied the Captain’s orders and refused to leave the sinking ship until all her 399 injured men and 33 nurses were safely on lifeboats. She left on the last lifeboat.
For her ‘example of coolness and devotion to duty, and rendering invaluable service’ on that terrible and cruel night, Alice was the first Australian to receive the Bar to her Red Cross Medal.
Alice’s training set her up to cope in the most trying and challenging circumstances – whether it was close to the front in France, in charge of a large surgical unit in Egypt, or on the seas or managing a large military hospital. She showed the qualities that all nurses and midwives aspire to: professionalism, courage and devotion to duty. This memorial honours all nurses and midwives who share the values of Alice Cashin.
From 7th May 1917 Matron Cashin had charge of the 400-bed military hospital at Whittingham Barracks, Lichfield, England. On leaving in July 1919 she was showered with daisies gathered by “her boys”. She returned to Australia in the Morea on 18th October 1919.
Daisies, in memory of the send-off given by “her boys” at the English hospital, are planted on her grave, as our send off to her, with thanks, and in memory from a grateful nation. Lest we forget.
For her ‘example of coolness and devotion to duty, and rendering invaluable service’ on that terrible and cruel night, Alice was the first Australian to receive the Bar to her Red Cross Medal.
Alice’s training set her up to cope in the most trying and challenging circumstances – whether it was close to the front in France, in charge of a large surgical unit in Egypt, or on the seas or managing a large military hospital. She showed the qualities that all nurses and midwives aspire to: professionalism, courage and devotion to duty. This memorial honours all nurses and midwives who share the values of Alice Cashin.
From 7th May 1917 Matron Cashin had charge of the 400-bed military hospital at Whittingham Barracks, Lichfield, England. On leaving in July 1919 she was showered with daisies gathered by “her boys”. She returned to Australia in the Morea on 18th October 1919.
Daisies, in memory of the send-off given by “her boys” at the English hospital, are planted on her grave, as our send off to her, with thanks, and in memory from a grateful nation. Lest we forget.
CASSIDY, Genevieve Bridget
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1883 at Carlton, Vic.
Daughter of William CASSIDY and Rose nee MONAHAN
Trained 3 years Alfred Hospital
Enlisted 21 June 1917
Aged 27 years
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Somali'
Service in India, Egypt and England
Seriously ill with Influenza March 1919
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Orsova” On Duty
Appointment terminated 01 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 01 November 1954 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Surrey Hills, Vic.
AANS
Born 1883 at Carlton, Vic.
Daughter of William CASSIDY and Rose nee MONAHAN
Trained 3 years Alfred Hospital
Enlisted 21 June 1917
Aged 27 years
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Somali'
Service in India, Egypt and England
Seriously ill with Influenza March 1919
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Orsova” On Duty
Appointment terminated 01 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 01 November 1954 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Surrey Hills, Vic.
CATTANACH, Hilda
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1894 at Durham, Ox, Vic.
Daughter of James CATTANCH and Margaret nee McCREADY
Sister of Mary CATTANACH
Resided 'Braemar' Lovely Banks, via Moorabool, Vic.
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Somali'
Posted to Victoria War Hospital, Bombay with British India Service
Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 per 'City of Cairo'
Was nursing in South Africa after the war.
AANS
Born 1894 at Durham, Ox, Vic.
Daughter of James CATTANCH and Margaret nee McCREADY
Sister of Mary CATTANACH
Resided 'Braemar' Lovely Banks, via Moorabool, Vic.
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per 'Somali'
Posted to Victoria War Hospital, Bombay with British India Service
Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 per 'City of Cairo'
Was nursing in South Africa after the war.
Amongst the successful candidates at the R. V.S.N. Association for qualified nurses appear the names of Misses Hilda Cattanach and Muriel Atkinson, trainees of of the Daylesford Hospital. They are to be complimented on their success. It is interesting to note that all of the trainees who have graduated under Matron Munro and Dr Liddie have succeeded in passing for their qualification certificates, and are all now occupying good
positions in the profession. One is nursing our sick and wounded soldiers at the front.
Daylesford Advocate, Yandoit, Glenlyon and Eganstown Chronicle Friday 23 June 1916 page 3
positions in the profession. One is nursing our sick and wounded soldiers at the front.
Daylesford Advocate, Yandoit, Glenlyon and Eganstown Chronicle Friday 23 June 1916 page 3
CAVANAGH, Mary Grace
Sister
AANS
Born c1875 in Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of Charles CAVANAGH and Mary nee TYNAN
Mary and sister Alice were orphaned at a young age. Her mother Mary died in 1877, a few days after giving birth to a son (the baby died 18 days after birth). Her father Charles was a well known box keeper for the Theatre Royal in Melbourne. He died in 1879 from typhoid fever. A benefit concert was held to raise funds for the little girls.
Sister of Alice Clare CAVANAGH at Woodlands Private Hospital, St Kilda, Vic
Aged 35 years
Training 7 years St Vincent Hospital, Vic
Enlisted 04 August 1915
Embarked 04 August 1915
Served in Lemnos, Abbassia, Abbeville France & England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per “Dunvegan Castle” On Duty
Appointment terminated 08 December 1919
Did not marry
Died 26 July 1965 in Melbourne, Vic.
Resided Melbourne, Vic.
AANS
Born c1875 in Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of Charles CAVANAGH and Mary nee TYNAN
Mary and sister Alice were orphaned at a young age. Her mother Mary died in 1877, a few days after giving birth to a son (the baby died 18 days after birth). Her father Charles was a well known box keeper for the Theatre Royal in Melbourne. He died in 1879 from typhoid fever. A benefit concert was held to raise funds for the little girls.
Sister of Alice Clare CAVANAGH at Woodlands Private Hospital, St Kilda, Vic
Aged 35 years
Training 7 years St Vincent Hospital, Vic
Enlisted 04 August 1915
Embarked 04 August 1915
Served in Lemnos, Abbassia, Abbeville France & England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per “Dunvegan Castle” On Duty
Appointment terminated 08 December 1919
Did not marry
Died 26 July 1965 in Melbourne, Vic.
Resided Melbourne, Vic.
CAVE, Annie Freda Francis Scully
Sister
AANS
Born 1889 in Barcaldine, Qld
Daughter of John Michael SCULLY and Dagmar Samuella nee KEHLET
Mother remarried to Frederick CAVE, Tenterfield NSW in 1899
Address Galloway Plains Station via Callope, Qld
Aged 28 years
Enlisted 16 March 1917
Embarked 21 March 1917 at Sydney per “Kanawna”
Served in Abbassia & Solonika
Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917
Returned to Australia 22 July 1918 per “Kanowna”
Medical Discharge (Enteritis) 20 December 1918
Did not marry
Died 1970 in Qld.
AANS
Born 1889 in Barcaldine, Qld
Daughter of John Michael SCULLY and Dagmar Samuella nee KEHLET
Mother remarried to Frederick CAVE, Tenterfield NSW in 1899
Address Galloway Plains Station via Callope, Qld
Aged 28 years
Enlisted 16 March 1917
Embarked 21 March 1917 at Sydney per “Kanawna”
Served in Abbassia & Solonika
Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917
Returned to Australia 22 July 1918 per “Kanowna”
Medical Discharge (Enteritis) 20 December 1918
Did not marry
Died 1970 in Qld.
CAVE, Elva Jessie Gould
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 05 February 1895 at Petersburg, SA
Daughter of John Charles CAVE and Jessie Ethel Olive nee HILSON
Trained 4 years Government Hospital, Kalgoorlie, WA
Enlisted 07 May 1917 at Frematle, WA
Aged 22 years
Duty to No 8 AGH prior to embarkation
Embarked 19 May 1917 from Fremantle per 'Benalla'
Service in England and France
Appendicitis June 1918 while in France, operation in England
Returned to Australia 31 July 1918 per “Malta”
Discharged as medically unfit 06 January 1919
Married Dr. James Burleigh BELL in 1920 in Vic.
Died 13 April 1987
Resided Baxter, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery ashes scattered
AANS
Born 05 February 1895 at Petersburg, SA
Daughter of John Charles CAVE and Jessie Ethel Olive nee HILSON
Trained 4 years Government Hospital, Kalgoorlie, WA
Enlisted 07 May 1917 at Frematle, WA
Aged 22 years
Duty to No 8 AGH prior to embarkation
Embarked 19 May 1917 from Fremantle per 'Benalla'
Service in England and France
Appendicitis June 1918 while in France, operation in England
Returned to Australia 31 July 1918 per “Malta”
Discharged as medically unfit 06 January 1919
Married Dr. James Burleigh BELL in 1920 in Vic.
Died 13 April 1987
Resided Baxter, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery ashes scattered
CAWOOD, Dorothy Gwendolen
Sister
AANS
Born 09 December 1884 at Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of John CAWOOD and Sara Travis nee GARNET
Of Hunter Street, Parramatta
Aged 29 years
Enlisted 21 November 1914
Embarked 25 November 1914
Enlisted 05 February 1916 in Cairo, Egypt
Served in France
Returned to Australia 31 June 1919 per 'Soudan'
Appointment terminated 01 September 1919
After demobilisation nursed at the State Hospital at Liverpool, then from 1928 until her retirement in 1943 was Matron of the David Berry Hospital, Sydney.
In 1944 she moved back to her old home in Parramatta.
Did not marry
Died 16 February 1962 at Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Late of Parramatta, NSW
Aged 78 years
Buried Rookwood Cemetery
AANS
Born 09 December 1884 at Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of John CAWOOD and Sara Travis nee GARNET
Of Hunter Street, Parramatta
Aged 29 years
Enlisted 21 November 1914
Embarked 25 November 1914
Enlisted 05 February 1916 in Cairo, Egypt
Served in France
Returned to Australia 31 June 1919 per 'Soudan'
Appointment terminated 01 September 1919
After demobilisation nursed at the State Hospital at Liverpool, then from 1928 until her retirement in 1943 was Matron of the David Berry Hospital, Sydney.
In 1944 she moved back to her old home in Parramatta.
Did not marry
Died 16 February 1962 at Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
Late of Parramatta, NSW
Aged 78 years
Buried Rookwood Cemetery
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 18 April 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 845, position 95
Date of London Gazette: 28 December 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 13568, position 117
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 18 April 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 845, position 95
Date of London Gazette: 28 December 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 13568, position 117
Awarded Military Medal
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 24 January 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 83, position 70
Date of London Gazette: 28 September 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 10038, position 21
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 24 January 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 83, position 70
Date of London Gazette: 28 September 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 10038, position 21
Awarded Military Medal
'For exceptional bravery under fire'
Sister Cawood has been on active service over three years, having left with the first contingent of Australian nurses on the Kyarra. The circumstance which led up to the wining of the medal was the bombing of a hospital in France by the Germans. While the building was in flames Sister Cawood with other nurses rushed into it and carried the wounded soldiers to safety. In a letter to her parents she explains that she was greatly surprised to receive a letter of congratulations from General Birdwood conveying the news that she had been thus honoured. She concluded 'Don not blame me for this. It's Fritz's fault. He will do these dastardly tricks.' Sister Cawood received her training at the Coast Hospital Little Bay, Sydney.
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate
Saturday 5 January 1918 page 4
NURSE CAWOOD, MM
A NOTABLE DISTINCTION.
With the returned soldiers who came by the troopship Soudan yesterday was Sister Dorothy C. Cawood, of Parramatta, who was presented with the Military Medal by his Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace shortly before leaving England for Australia. The medal was awarded for bravery at Messines.
Sister Cawood, who is the first Australian woman to return to Sydney with this decoration, has a fine war-service record. When Germany declared war the nurse from Parramatta was attached to the Coast Hospital. Towards the end of 1914 she was on her way to Egypt, and her subsequent activities included nursing staff work on the hospital ships between Alexandria and Gallipoli. The great test of her courage came while she was on duty in France, in July, 1917, she was under fire at a clearing station. The Germans attacked, and killed many of the patients and some of the hospital staff. Sister Cawood remained at her post and afterwards brought in many of the wounded to a place of safety. The recommendation for official recognition of her courage and coolness followed.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 04 July 1919 page 10
Dorothy Cawood commenced her nursing training in 1909, and on 14 November 1914 enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). On 22 July 1917, while attached to the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station at Armentieres, Cawood along with two other sisters, Clare Deacon and Alice Ross-King (later Appleford), evacuated patients from burning buildings while the station was being bombed. All three sisters were awarded Military Medals for their action. Later, while stationed at the 6th Australian General Hospital, Cawood was mentioned in despatches for 'distinguished and gallant service in the field'. At the end of the war, Cawood joined the nursing staff at the State Hospital (Liverpool) and in 1928 became matron at the David Berry Hospital, Berry, a position she held until her retirement in 1943.
Dorothy Cawood never married and died on 16 February 1962.
http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE0419b.htm
Dorothy Gwendolen Cawood (1884-1962), nurse, was born on 9 December 1884 at Parramatta, New South Wales, seventh child of John Cawood, carpenter, and his English-born wife Sarah Travis, née Garnett. No details of her education are known but in 1909 she began four years nursing training at Coast Hospital, Little Bay, Sydney, and was registered with the Australasian Trained Nurses' Association on 14 May 1913.
Dorothy Cawood enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 14 November 1914 as a staff nurse in the Army Nursing Service; she was posted to the 2nd Australian General Hospital and embarked for Egypt on the Kyarra with the first A.I.F. contingent. The hospital was based at Mena in 1915 and Sister Cawood served there throughout the Gallipoli campaign as well as doing duty on hospital ships and transports. She was promoted to nursing sister in December, then in March 1916 went with the 2nd A.G.H. to France. After serving at Marseilles and at Wimereux, near Boulogne, she was briefly attached to the 8th Stationary Hospital and the Australian Voluntary Hospital; she returned to the 2nd A.G.H. in July, then from December 1916 to August 1917 was attached to the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station at Armentières.
On the night of 22 July 1917 the station was bombed and Sister Cawood, with Sisters Claire Deacon and Alice Ross-King, risked her life to rescue patients trapped in the burning buildings. The three were awarded Military Medals, the first won by members of the A.A.N.S.for their 'coolness and devotion to duty'. Advising her parents of the award Sister Cawood wrote: 'Do not blame me for this. It is Fritz's fault. He will do these dastardly tricks'.
On 1 August she was transferred to the 38th Stationary Hospital at Calais and in November to the 6th A.G.H. while there she was mentioned in dispatches for 'distinguished and gallant service in the field'. She was soon posted to Genoa, Italy, with the 38th Stationary Hospital and, except for several months in 1918 when she was hospitalized, served there until January 1919. She was then transferred to England and was attached to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Dartford and the 2nd A.A.H. at Southall before returning to Sydney in May.
After demobilization Sister Cawood nursed in the State hospital at Liverpool, then from 1928 until her retirement in 1943 was matron of the David Berry Hospital, Berry. In 1944 she moved back to her old home in Parramatta and, unmarried, died there on 16 February 1962; she was buried in Rookwood cemetery with Anglican rites.
Courtesy of Joy Dalgleish
www.awm.gov.au
Wikipedia
'For exceptional bravery under fire'
Sister Cawood has been on active service over three years, having left with the first contingent of Australian nurses on the Kyarra. The circumstance which led up to the wining of the medal was the bombing of a hospital in France by the Germans. While the building was in flames Sister Cawood with other nurses rushed into it and carried the wounded soldiers to safety. In a letter to her parents she explains that she was greatly surprised to receive a letter of congratulations from General Birdwood conveying the news that she had been thus honoured. She concluded 'Don not blame me for this. It's Fritz's fault. He will do these dastardly tricks.' Sister Cawood received her training at the Coast Hospital Little Bay, Sydney.
The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate
Saturday 5 January 1918 page 4
NURSE CAWOOD, MM
A NOTABLE DISTINCTION.
With the returned soldiers who came by the troopship Soudan yesterday was Sister Dorothy C. Cawood, of Parramatta, who was presented with the Military Medal by his Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace shortly before leaving England for Australia. The medal was awarded for bravery at Messines.
Sister Cawood, who is the first Australian woman to return to Sydney with this decoration, has a fine war-service record. When Germany declared war the nurse from Parramatta was attached to the Coast Hospital. Towards the end of 1914 she was on her way to Egypt, and her subsequent activities included nursing staff work on the hospital ships between Alexandria and Gallipoli. The great test of her courage came while she was on duty in France, in July, 1917, she was under fire at a clearing station. The Germans attacked, and killed many of the patients and some of the hospital staff. Sister Cawood remained at her post and afterwards brought in many of the wounded to a place of safety. The recommendation for official recognition of her courage and coolness followed.
The Sydney Morning Herald Friday 04 July 1919 page 10
Dorothy Cawood commenced her nursing training in 1909, and on 14 November 1914 enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). On 22 July 1917, while attached to the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station at Armentieres, Cawood along with two other sisters, Clare Deacon and Alice Ross-King (later Appleford), evacuated patients from burning buildings while the station was being bombed. All three sisters were awarded Military Medals for their action. Later, while stationed at the 6th Australian General Hospital, Cawood was mentioned in despatches for 'distinguished and gallant service in the field'. At the end of the war, Cawood joined the nursing staff at the State Hospital (Liverpool) and in 1928 became matron at the David Berry Hospital, Berry, a position she held until her retirement in 1943.
Dorothy Cawood never married and died on 16 February 1962.
http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/AWE0419b.htm
Dorothy Gwendolen Cawood (1884-1962), nurse, was born on 9 December 1884 at Parramatta, New South Wales, seventh child of John Cawood, carpenter, and his English-born wife Sarah Travis, née Garnett. No details of her education are known but in 1909 she began four years nursing training at Coast Hospital, Little Bay, Sydney, and was registered with the Australasian Trained Nurses' Association on 14 May 1913.
Dorothy Cawood enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 14 November 1914 as a staff nurse in the Army Nursing Service; she was posted to the 2nd Australian General Hospital and embarked for Egypt on the Kyarra with the first A.I.F. contingent. The hospital was based at Mena in 1915 and Sister Cawood served there throughout the Gallipoli campaign as well as doing duty on hospital ships and transports. She was promoted to nursing sister in December, then in March 1916 went with the 2nd A.G.H. to France. After serving at Marseilles and at Wimereux, near Boulogne, she was briefly attached to the 8th Stationary Hospital and the Australian Voluntary Hospital; she returned to the 2nd A.G.H. in July, then from December 1916 to August 1917 was attached to the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station at Armentières.
On the night of 22 July 1917 the station was bombed and Sister Cawood, with Sisters Claire Deacon and Alice Ross-King, risked her life to rescue patients trapped in the burning buildings. The three were awarded Military Medals, the first won by members of the A.A.N.S.for their 'coolness and devotion to duty'. Advising her parents of the award Sister Cawood wrote: 'Do not blame me for this. It is Fritz's fault. He will do these dastardly tricks'.
On 1 August she was transferred to the 38th Stationary Hospital at Calais and in November to the 6th A.G.H. while there she was mentioned in dispatches for 'distinguished and gallant service in the field'. She was soon posted to Genoa, Italy, with the 38th Stationary Hospital and, except for several months in 1918 when she was hospitalized, served there until January 1919. She was then transferred to England and was attached to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Dartford and the 2nd A.A.H. at Southall before returning to Sydney in May.
After demobilization Sister Cawood nursed in the State hospital at Liverpool, then from 1928 until her retirement in 1943 was matron of the David Berry Hospital, Berry. In 1944 she moved back to her old home in Parramatta and, unmarried, died there on 16 February 1962; she was buried in Rookwood cemetery with Anglican rites.
Courtesy of Joy Dalgleish
www.awm.gov.au
Wikipedia
