DOBSON, Elsie Grace
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Staff Nurse/Sister
AANS 1st AGH Born 1885 in Melbourne, Vic. Daughter of David DOBSON and Mary Ann nee LUM Sister of Mary Nicol DOBSON Age 30 years Training Children’s Hospital, Melbourne Enlisted 09 March 1915 Embarked 25 June 1915 Service Egypt, France and England Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918 Attended course on Shorthand and Typing 29.7.19 to 29.10.19 in England Returned to Australia 09 December 1919 per “Borda” Appointment terminated 18 July 1920 Did not marry Died and cremated at Springvale Crematorium 2nd January 1957, aged 71 (right) www.awm.gov.au C00357 |
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DOBSON, Vera Constance
Staff Nurse/Sister
AANS
Born 28 October 1891 in Hamilton, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas Bailey DOBSON
Age 25
Enlisted 27 April 1917
Embarked 09 May 1917 in Sydney per “Ulysses”
Service England and France
Promoted to Sister 09 June 1919
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Rugia”
Appointment terminated 03 April 1920
Died 08 February 1953
Resided Elwood, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Melaleuca Garden M5 Bed 5 Rose 05
AANS
Born 28 October 1891 in Hamilton, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas Bailey DOBSON
Age 25
Enlisted 27 April 1917
Embarked 09 May 1917 in Sydney per “Ulysses”
Service England and France
Promoted to Sister 09 June 1919
Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Rugia”
Appointment terminated 03 April 1920
Died 08 February 1953
Resided Elwood, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Melaleuca Garden M5 Bed 5 Rose 05
DODD, Alice Maud
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 at Maryborough, Qld. Daughter of Ambrose DODD and Susan nee SEARLE Age 27 years Enlisted 17 March 1917 Embarked 02 May 1917 in Sydney per “Kanowna” Service Salonika Contracted Influenza September 1918 Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 per “Karoa” Appointment terminated 16 July 1919 Died 20 May 1987 Aged 97 years Buried Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 9 Section 2 |
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DODERY, Florence Mary
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 29 December 1876 at Longford, Tas.
Daughter of George Webb DODERY and Isabella nee HENRY
Of Foster Street, Invermay, Launceston, Tas.
Educated Melbourne, Vic.
Trained at Melbourne Hospital 1902 to 1906
Private Nursing in Australia 6 years - 19 Manchester St., London May to October 1914 - Anglo-French Military Hospital France December 1914 - September 1915
Enlisted QAIMNSR 03 November 1915
Resided 4 Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, London
Served on the HS Gloucester Castle, also General Hospitals at Alexandria, Egypt & Salonika, Greece
Served at 82 General Hospital, Constantinople
Awarded Royal Red Cross 1st Class
Doing duty on H T 'Empress of India' due in UK 17 October 1922
Arrived at Netley 18 October 1922
Demobilized 30 June 1923
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 29 December 1876 at Longford, Tas.
Daughter of George Webb DODERY and Isabella nee HENRY
Of Foster Street, Invermay, Launceston, Tas.
Educated Melbourne, Vic.
Trained at Melbourne Hospital 1902 to 1906
Private Nursing in Australia 6 years - 19 Manchester St., London May to October 1914 - Anglo-French Military Hospital France December 1914 - September 1915
Enlisted QAIMNSR 03 November 1915
Resided 4 Cambridge Terrace, Hyde Park, London
Served on the HS Gloucester Castle, also General Hospitals at Alexandria, Egypt & Salonika, Greece
Served at 82 General Hospital, Constantinople
Awarded Royal Red Cross 1st Class
Doing duty on H T 'Empress of India' due in UK 17 October 1922
Arrived at Netley 18 October 1922
Demobilized 30 June 1923
Awarded Royal Red Cross 1st Class
31 May 1918
31 May 1918
ABOUT PEOPLE
Sister Florence Dodery, who was engaged for 12 months at Lady Guernsey's Hospital Anglaise du Casino, in France. Owing to the fact that the hospital had become so far removed from the firing line, Sister Dodery resigned her post and embarked for England, where else was speedily re-engaged in H.M. Queen Alexandra Imperial Naval and Military Reserve, holding the rank of lieutenant, joining a hospital ship whose principal operations will be between the old country and the Mediterranean as far as Egypt. They have already been at different ports. Their first lot of wounded was picked up on the shore some where near where the brave Australians effected a landing, about 300 in number,all of whom were landed at Malta.
Examiner Monday 24 January 1916 page 6
ABOUT PEOPLE
Word has been received that Sister Florence Dodery, of Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, has been awarded the Royal Red Cross of the first-class for service in Egypt. Sister Dodery, who is at present in Salonika, is a grand-daughter of Mrs Wm Dodery, of “Lauraville,” Longford.
Examiner Saturday 26 October 1918
Died September 1958 at St. Kilda, Vic.
Aged 88 years
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery 10 September 1958 Boronia Wall Niche L 56
Sister Florence Dodery, who was engaged for 12 months at Lady Guernsey's Hospital Anglaise du Casino, in France. Owing to the fact that the hospital had become so far removed from the firing line, Sister Dodery resigned her post and embarked for England, where else was speedily re-engaged in H.M. Queen Alexandra Imperial Naval and Military Reserve, holding the rank of lieutenant, joining a hospital ship whose principal operations will be between the old country and the Mediterranean as far as Egypt. They have already been at different ports. Their first lot of wounded was picked up on the shore some where near where the brave Australians effected a landing, about 300 in number,all of whom were landed at Malta.
Examiner Monday 24 January 1916 page 6
ABOUT PEOPLE
Word has been received that Sister Florence Dodery, of Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, has been awarded the Royal Red Cross of the first-class for service in Egypt. Sister Dodery, who is at present in Salonika, is a grand-daughter of Mrs Wm Dodery, of “Lauraville,” Longford.
Examiner Saturday 26 October 1918
Died September 1958 at St. Kilda, Vic.
Aged 88 years
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery 10 September 1958 Boronia Wall Niche L 56
LETTERS FROM SISTER DODERY June 3. 1918.
Mrs. E. Midson, of Stops street, Zeehan, has received the following letters from her sister, Sister Dodory,who is nursing with the Allied forces in the Balkans:—Here I am again safe and sound in another country. We had a few wonderful and terrifying experiences on the voyage, but you must wait to hear about them. We all felt nerve
shaken and awfully glad to feel we solid earth under our feet once more when we landed. Well, we continued then the journey to our destination, and when we arrived there was nothing but the tents and hills in the distances — no where to go when off duty. We are not going to stay under canvas for long, but will be moving into huts — very hot in summer and cold in winter — but a shade better than living in tents. The country is very like Evandale, and the White Hills and Longford. I wish I could say the same of the climate. It is quite as hot us Egypt here now, and no comfort of any sort; and bitterly cold and snow galore in the winter. They have to shovel the snow away to get out of the huts then. There is very little food in the country. We have not seen potatoes, eggs, butter,, or scarcely any sugar since we arrived. Occasionally you can buy eggs. 8/6 per dozen- This writing pad was 2/6, and only contains a few pages. I told you of our regrets at being ordered from Egypt. I am now in Macedonia, Balkans. This is an order to put address in middle of letter. I am attached to 28th General Hospital under the British Red Cross. Salonika (the port) is the ancient Thessailonica of the Scriptures' where the Apostle Paul preached the Gospel, and is just the town itself, the remainder of the Salonica front being Macedonia. It looks very picturesque as you enter the harbor, with its white stone houses and colunms, but when you enter the streets of the town it is a very dirty place indeed. The streets swarm with people of different nationalities —bustle and noise everywhere. Men selling their wares, dogs barking and fighting motors and vehicles of all sorts, and the jingle of bells on the carriage horses. There are also Oriental bazaars, where all sorts of things are sold, chiefly souveniers, which are an exorbitant price. We only got a passing glimpse of all this as we had to push on further in Macadoaia. Malaria is the curse of Macedonia ; the plains are full of it, and if we sleep with out mosquito nets we are court martialled. Nearly every one gets attacked with it, and it makes one so weak and shaky after an attack. The camps out here are all very good at entertaining— concerts, theatricals, etc., and we go out quite a lot to their concerts, etc. We go off in old motor lorries, wagons, or anything that will drag over the rough country. I have just received orders to take charge of the wounded on the hospital train, so will have to go off at once, and will leave this open for a few days.
June 12 . I am now living in a railway carriage on the hospital train. My sitting room is a carriage with the division taken away, and a sleeping berth at the end of it. I like it immensely. The train runs right out to the battle line; we go four days per week to - and three days to another spot, and bring, in wounded lads. The train looks like a ship at sea, so I find a difficulty in writing. We are on the way to the front line now, a long journey. The dust storms here are awful; we had one yesterday on our return trip when bringing in the wounded. I had a great trouble in climbing from one truck to another in the Minding dust storm to attend to the boys. They shout, whistle and sing when they get aboard like a lot of school boys let loose. Poor fellows are that pleased to get out of the awful trenches and fighting; although they are wounded it means a rest in hospital for a time. They are up against it but here alright. I suppose you know what kind of enemy the Bulgarians are, too. Well, this is much better than being under canvas or in huts. I like tearing over the country in the train, but often glance skywards in anticipation of enemy aircraft. Never thought I should be travelling in Greece like this. I am seeing life in this war. Don't forget to send to me some wattle when it comes out. I've had one mail from Australia, since I arrived, your letter to Egypt amongst them; awfully glad to get it. Greece is almost half the size of Victoria, rather mountainous, Olives, figs, tobacco, oranges, etc., grow here. How would you like to live in a railway carriage? It is my permanent residence at present; never thought I should come to this. I have been trying to rig it up to look something like a room. Meals and everything ore served on the train, although there is very little food, in the country, we live somehow. The big walls of Salonica are wonderfully constructed, and are very old. They were built before Christ's time, so their stability is marvellous. They rise straight up and all alone the top of walls about a foot apart, they are built like chimneys, several feet high and square in shape along the whole length of the walls. Well, I suppose it would be more correct to say they were pillars, as they are solid and square off the tops. One marvels at the ingenuity of the men who built them B.C. They are almost as wonderful as the Pyramids of Egypt. I have been nearly four years on active service. It was in August 1914 that I crossed tie channel from England to serve under the French Red Cross, and I have travelled thousands of miles on sea and land service since then. I lived on the Gloucester Castle for six months sailing the Mediterranean evacuating wounded, escaped submarines and mines etc. I must have been born under a lucky star. The Gloucester Castle was a magnificent boat; was only five hours out from her port of embarkation when she was torpedoed, with a convoy of wounded on board. I suppose a few more iron crosses were distributed to the 'gallant' Hun crew. One feels rather cramped up living in a railway carriage; one thing there are plenty of windows to look out of, but it's certainly desolate, but 'Sufficient unto the Day is the evil there of.' I don't care as long as I don't fall a victim to malaria. One dreads it almost as much as they do the enemy. We fairly go mad when the mail arrives: grab our letters and rush off to read them and news from home. No place like Australia after all the travelling I've done. , Au revoir.
Zeehan and Dundas Herald Friday 01 November 1918 page 4
RED CROSS DECORATION
Word has been received that, by order of the King, an inventiture was held by General Harrington at head-quarters, Constantinople, on January 7, at which Sister Florence Dodery received the Decoration of the Royal Red Cross (First Class). This honour was gained by her in 1918 for service in Egypt. She has also received the ribbons of 1915, Victory, and British Empire. Sister Dodery is a granddaughter of Mrs. Dodery, of Longford.
Examiner Saturday 16 April 1921 page 8
By the last mail from Constantinople, word was received by relatives that Nursing Sister Florence Dodery, daughter of the late George Dodery, Launceston, had been decorated in Constantinople by the Commander-in-Chief, General Harrington, at an investiture held at general headquarters, with the first-class, order of the Royal Red Cross (awarded 3 years ago). The Cross (1st Order) is a lovely cross of gold, inlaid with ruby and "Faith, Hope and Charity" with the King's head in the centre. The Cross is tied with a large bow of ribbon, and presented in a beautiful case. Sister Dodery has been on active service continuously for nearly seven years, having served in France, Egypt, Gallipoli, and Balkans for six months aboard the hospital ship Gloucester Castle in thd Mediteranean (torpedoed by the Germans when carrying wounded soldiers), and at Deniken's last base, Noscorrovick, Russia, and at Constantinople, Turkey, and still on active service.
Advocate Monday 21 March 1921 page 2
FROM OVERSEAS.
Word was received from Sister Florence Dodery, R.R.C., by her sister, Mrs. Midson, Zeehan, by last mail, that she was at present in Belgium on leave from the Atkinson-Morley Hospital, Wimbledon, Eng., (one of the largest in the world) where she has been on duly since her return from foreign service in Constantinople at the time of the evacuation of Turkey by the British troops. Sister Dodery was in charge of the officers' convalescent home in Constantinople, and was sister-in-charge of the isolation hospital, Mushlak, Turkey, during the occupation by the British forces.
Advocate Monday 12 October 1925 page 4
Mrs. E. Midson, of Stops street, Zeehan, has received the following letters from her sister, Sister Dodory,who is nursing with the Allied forces in the Balkans:—Here I am again safe and sound in another country. We had a few wonderful and terrifying experiences on the voyage, but you must wait to hear about them. We all felt nerve
shaken and awfully glad to feel we solid earth under our feet once more when we landed. Well, we continued then the journey to our destination, and when we arrived there was nothing but the tents and hills in the distances — no where to go when off duty. We are not going to stay under canvas for long, but will be moving into huts — very hot in summer and cold in winter — but a shade better than living in tents. The country is very like Evandale, and the White Hills and Longford. I wish I could say the same of the climate. It is quite as hot us Egypt here now, and no comfort of any sort; and bitterly cold and snow galore in the winter. They have to shovel the snow away to get out of the huts then. There is very little food in the country. We have not seen potatoes, eggs, butter,, or scarcely any sugar since we arrived. Occasionally you can buy eggs. 8/6 per dozen- This writing pad was 2/6, and only contains a few pages. I told you of our regrets at being ordered from Egypt. I am now in Macedonia, Balkans. This is an order to put address in middle of letter. I am attached to 28th General Hospital under the British Red Cross. Salonika (the port) is the ancient Thessailonica of the Scriptures' where the Apostle Paul preached the Gospel, and is just the town itself, the remainder of the Salonica front being Macedonia. It looks very picturesque as you enter the harbor, with its white stone houses and colunms, but when you enter the streets of the town it is a very dirty place indeed. The streets swarm with people of different nationalities —bustle and noise everywhere. Men selling their wares, dogs barking and fighting motors and vehicles of all sorts, and the jingle of bells on the carriage horses. There are also Oriental bazaars, where all sorts of things are sold, chiefly souveniers, which are an exorbitant price. We only got a passing glimpse of all this as we had to push on further in Macadoaia. Malaria is the curse of Macedonia ; the plains are full of it, and if we sleep with out mosquito nets we are court martialled. Nearly every one gets attacked with it, and it makes one so weak and shaky after an attack. The camps out here are all very good at entertaining— concerts, theatricals, etc., and we go out quite a lot to their concerts, etc. We go off in old motor lorries, wagons, or anything that will drag over the rough country. I have just received orders to take charge of the wounded on the hospital train, so will have to go off at once, and will leave this open for a few days.
June 12 . I am now living in a railway carriage on the hospital train. My sitting room is a carriage with the division taken away, and a sleeping berth at the end of it. I like it immensely. The train runs right out to the battle line; we go four days per week to - and three days to another spot, and bring, in wounded lads. The train looks like a ship at sea, so I find a difficulty in writing. We are on the way to the front line now, a long journey. The dust storms here are awful; we had one yesterday on our return trip when bringing in the wounded. I had a great trouble in climbing from one truck to another in the Minding dust storm to attend to the boys. They shout, whistle and sing when they get aboard like a lot of school boys let loose. Poor fellows are that pleased to get out of the awful trenches and fighting; although they are wounded it means a rest in hospital for a time. They are up against it but here alright. I suppose you know what kind of enemy the Bulgarians are, too. Well, this is much better than being under canvas or in huts. I like tearing over the country in the train, but often glance skywards in anticipation of enemy aircraft. Never thought I should be travelling in Greece like this. I am seeing life in this war. Don't forget to send to me some wattle when it comes out. I've had one mail from Australia, since I arrived, your letter to Egypt amongst them; awfully glad to get it. Greece is almost half the size of Victoria, rather mountainous, Olives, figs, tobacco, oranges, etc., grow here. How would you like to live in a railway carriage? It is my permanent residence at present; never thought I should come to this. I have been trying to rig it up to look something like a room. Meals and everything ore served on the train, although there is very little food, in the country, we live somehow. The big walls of Salonica are wonderfully constructed, and are very old. They were built before Christ's time, so their stability is marvellous. They rise straight up and all alone the top of walls about a foot apart, they are built like chimneys, several feet high and square in shape along the whole length of the walls. Well, I suppose it would be more correct to say they were pillars, as they are solid and square off the tops. One marvels at the ingenuity of the men who built them B.C. They are almost as wonderful as the Pyramids of Egypt. I have been nearly four years on active service. It was in August 1914 that I crossed tie channel from England to serve under the French Red Cross, and I have travelled thousands of miles on sea and land service since then. I lived on the Gloucester Castle for six months sailing the Mediterranean evacuating wounded, escaped submarines and mines etc. I must have been born under a lucky star. The Gloucester Castle was a magnificent boat; was only five hours out from her port of embarkation when she was torpedoed, with a convoy of wounded on board. I suppose a few more iron crosses were distributed to the 'gallant' Hun crew. One feels rather cramped up living in a railway carriage; one thing there are plenty of windows to look out of, but it's certainly desolate, but 'Sufficient unto the Day is the evil there of.' I don't care as long as I don't fall a victim to malaria. One dreads it almost as much as they do the enemy. We fairly go mad when the mail arrives: grab our letters and rush off to read them and news from home. No place like Australia after all the travelling I've done. , Au revoir.
Zeehan and Dundas Herald Friday 01 November 1918 page 4
RED CROSS DECORATION
Word has been received that, by order of the King, an inventiture was held by General Harrington at head-quarters, Constantinople, on January 7, at which Sister Florence Dodery received the Decoration of the Royal Red Cross (First Class). This honour was gained by her in 1918 for service in Egypt. She has also received the ribbons of 1915, Victory, and British Empire. Sister Dodery is a granddaughter of Mrs. Dodery, of Longford.
Examiner Saturday 16 April 1921 page 8
By the last mail from Constantinople, word was received by relatives that Nursing Sister Florence Dodery, daughter of the late George Dodery, Launceston, had been decorated in Constantinople by the Commander-in-Chief, General Harrington, at an investiture held at general headquarters, with the first-class, order of the Royal Red Cross (awarded 3 years ago). The Cross (1st Order) is a lovely cross of gold, inlaid with ruby and "Faith, Hope and Charity" with the King's head in the centre. The Cross is tied with a large bow of ribbon, and presented in a beautiful case. Sister Dodery has been on active service continuously for nearly seven years, having served in France, Egypt, Gallipoli, and Balkans for six months aboard the hospital ship Gloucester Castle in thd Mediteranean (torpedoed by the Germans when carrying wounded soldiers), and at Deniken's last base, Noscorrovick, Russia, and at Constantinople, Turkey, and still on active service.
Advocate Monday 21 March 1921 page 2
FROM OVERSEAS.
Word was received from Sister Florence Dodery, R.R.C., by her sister, Mrs. Midson, Zeehan, by last mail, that she was at present in Belgium on leave from the Atkinson-Morley Hospital, Wimbledon, Eng., (one of the largest in the world) where she has been on duly since her return from foreign service in Constantinople at the time of the evacuation of Turkey by the British troops. Sister Dodery was in charge of the officers' convalescent home in Constantinople, and was sister-in-charge of the isolation hospital, Mushlak, Turkey, during the occupation by the British forces.
Advocate Monday 12 October 1925 page 4
DODS, Wilhelmina Sarah
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Nurse
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Born 1879 in Qld. Daughter of James DODS and Catherine Marynee COWAN Did not marry Died 22 September 1969 in Qld. Buried Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 5 Section 24 |
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DOEPKE, Elfrieda Ethel May
Sister
AANS
Born Alfrida Ethel May DOEPKE 30 May 1883 at Mannum, SA
Daughter of Albert DOEPKE and Gezina nee RUNDLE
Age 31 years
Enlisted 01 May 1915
Embarked 20 May 1915 in Adelaide per “Mooltan”
Service in Egypt, France and England
Contracted Measles March 1917
Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per “Dunvegan Castle” On Duty
Appointment terminated 24 October 1919
Matron of Tumby Bay Hospital from 1920-1944.
She did not marry and died 23 January 1945.
She was interred at North Road Cemetery.
Nurse Doepke, of Wayville, sailed for Egypt by the s.s. Mooltan, where she will take up duties in the Australian General Hospital. A large circle of friends met at the Outer Harbour to wish her bon voyage and a safe return.
Sister E. M. Doepke returned to Adelaide on Thursday last, after having been on active service abroad for more than four years. She was attached to No. 1 Australian General Hospital, and served in Egypt for 10 months. France for two years and seven months, and England for eight months. She left England on July 4 on the Dunvegan Castle, and transferred to the Zealandic at Fremantle, which arrived at the Outer Harbour on Thursday.
The Register Saturday 23 August 1919 page 6
AANS
Born Alfrida Ethel May DOEPKE 30 May 1883 at Mannum, SA
Daughter of Albert DOEPKE and Gezina nee RUNDLE
Age 31 years
Enlisted 01 May 1915
Embarked 20 May 1915 in Adelaide per “Mooltan”
Service in Egypt, France and England
Contracted Measles March 1917
Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917
Returned to Australia 04 July 1919 per “Dunvegan Castle” On Duty
Appointment terminated 24 October 1919
Matron of Tumby Bay Hospital from 1920-1944.
She did not marry and died 23 January 1945.
She was interred at North Road Cemetery.
Nurse Doepke, of Wayville, sailed for Egypt by the s.s. Mooltan, where she will take up duties in the Australian General Hospital. A large circle of friends met at the Outer Harbour to wish her bon voyage and a safe return.
Sister E. M. Doepke returned to Adelaide on Thursday last, after having been on active service abroad for more than four years. She was attached to No. 1 Australian General Hospital, and served in Egypt for 10 months. France for two years and seven months, and England for eight months. She left England on July 4 on the Dunvegan Castle, and transferred to the Zealandic at Fremantle, which arrived at the Outer Harbour on Thursday.
The Register Saturday 23 August 1919 page 6
OBITUARY.
SISTER E. E. M. DOEPKE
Much regret was expressed when it became known that Sister E. E. M. Doepke had passed
away at a private hospital in Adelaide on January 23. Her remains were interred in the
North Road Cemetery, Enfield, on January 24, the burial service being conducted by Rev. A. R. Thrush. After returning from World War I, where she service as a nurse in Belgium, France
and England, she was for some time relieving matron at the Port Lincoln Hospital. Following
that she accepted the permanent position as matron of the Tumby Bay Hospital, where she remained for 24 years. In February, 1944, failing health decided Sister Doepke to refrain from further activities. She was tendered a public farewell by her many Tumby Bay and district friends. She leaves a brother, Mr. A. R. Doepke, of Swift Avenue, Dulwich.
Port Lincoln Times Thursday 01 February 1945 page 1
Unveiling Of Plaque At Tumby Bay Hospital
IN MEMORY OF MATRON ELFRIEDA DOEPKE
On Sunday afternoon a bronze plaque was Unveiled at the entrance to the Tumby Bay Hospital by Dr.B. W. Wibberley, in memory of Matron Elfrieda E. M. Doepke, who successfully conducted the Tumby Bay Hospital for 24 years. Alongside the plaque, which was on a wooden pedestal, was a photograph of the late matron in the uniform of a sister of World War I. There was a representative gathering of local and district folk. The plaque bears the following inscription : --
' In Memory of ELFRIEDA E. M. DOEPKE, and in grateful recognition of her services as Matron of this Hospital, 1920-1844.'
The chairman of the Hospital Board (Mr. J. K. Schramm) said that the name of Sister Doepke was well known and highly respected throughout the district. She had been the right hand pillar of the Board, and had given untiring service to the community. It was fitting that her memory be immortalised in the form of a plaque. The reason for holding the ceremony in the open was to save the staff cleaning mud from the premises which would have been inevitable; however, the plaque would be placed on the wall of the entrance hall. It gave him great pleasure to introduce Dr. Wibberley and request him to unveil the memorial. Dr. Wibberley expressed pleasure at being asked to take part in the ceremony. He said that during her 24 years' service, Sister Doepke saw the hospital from from a small cottage-like building to the present modern 20-bed hospital, and during that period approximately 2,000 babies were born in the institution. Sister Doepke was able to do work which amazed the younger generation — she could cook, do the washing and cleaning, and was outstanding in her profession as a nurse, her life's work. It was to be regretted that after her retirement she had indifferent health. In appreciation of her long service it gave him much pleasure to unveil the plaque. After the singing of the National Anthem, the public were invited to inspect the plaque.
Port Lincoln Times Thursday 08 June 1950 page 14
SISTER E. E. M. DOEPKE
Much regret was expressed when it became known that Sister E. E. M. Doepke had passed
away at a private hospital in Adelaide on January 23. Her remains were interred in the
North Road Cemetery, Enfield, on January 24, the burial service being conducted by Rev. A. R. Thrush. After returning from World War I, where she service as a nurse in Belgium, France
and England, she was for some time relieving matron at the Port Lincoln Hospital. Following
that she accepted the permanent position as matron of the Tumby Bay Hospital, where she remained for 24 years. In February, 1944, failing health decided Sister Doepke to refrain from further activities. She was tendered a public farewell by her many Tumby Bay and district friends. She leaves a brother, Mr. A. R. Doepke, of Swift Avenue, Dulwich.
Port Lincoln Times Thursday 01 February 1945 page 1
Unveiling Of Plaque At Tumby Bay Hospital
IN MEMORY OF MATRON ELFRIEDA DOEPKE
On Sunday afternoon a bronze plaque was Unveiled at the entrance to the Tumby Bay Hospital by Dr.B. W. Wibberley, in memory of Matron Elfrieda E. M. Doepke, who successfully conducted the Tumby Bay Hospital for 24 years. Alongside the plaque, which was on a wooden pedestal, was a photograph of the late matron in the uniform of a sister of World War I. There was a representative gathering of local and district folk. The plaque bears the following inscription : --
' In Memory of ELFRIEDA E. M. DOEPKE, and in grateful recognition of her services as Matron of this Hospital, 1920-1844.'
The chairman of the Hospital Board (Mr. J. K. Schramm) said that the name of Sister Doepke was well known and highly respected throughout the district. She had been the right hand pillar of the Board, and had given untiring service to the community. It was fitting that her memory be immortalised in the form of a plaque. The reason for holding the ceremony in the open was to save the staff cleaning mud from the premises which would have been inevitable; however, the plaque would be placed on the wall of the entrance hall. It gave him great pleasure to introduce Dr. Wibberley and request him to unveil the memorial. Dr. Wibberley expressed pleasure at being asked to take part in the ceremony. He said that during her 24 years' service, Sister Doepke saw the hospital from from a small cottage-like building to the present modern 20-bed hospital, and during that period approximately 2,000 babies were born in the institution. Sister Doepke was able to do work which amazed the younger generation — she could cook, do the washing and cleaning, and was outstanding in her profession as a nurse, her life's work. It was to be regretted that after her retirement she had indifferent health. In appreciation of her long service it gave him much pleasure to unveil the plaque. After the singing of the National Anthem, the public were invited to inspect the plaque.
Port Lincoln Times Thursday 08 June 1950 page 14
DOHERTY, Gertrude Marion
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Sister
AANS 1st AGH Born 1887 in Hawthorn, Vic Daughter of William DOHERTY and Lucy nee LANDOR Sister of Winifred Eleanor DOHERTY AANS Address “Leicester” Sheaton Rd, Claremont, WA Age 25 years Training at Perth Public Hospital Enlisted 03 April 1915 Embarked 23 May 1915 Service in Egypt, France, and England Promoted to Sister 21 May 1918 Returned to Australia per “Orsova” 22 November 1919 On Duty Appointment Terminated 29 March 1920 Married Leonard Houston CRAIG 04 May 1927 at the Bank of NSW, Samarai, Papua New Guinea Spent 5 years at the Samarai Hospital, Papua, New Guinea (post war) Living by 1931 in Perth WA Died 21 April 1947 Resided 22 Bennet St., Cremorne, NSW Cremated Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 18 April 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 847, position 167
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 55, position 2
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 18 April 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 847, position 167
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 55, position 2
DOHERTY, Winifred Eleanor
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1889 at Hawthorn, Vic.
Daughter of William DOHERTY and Lucy nee LANDOR
Sister to Gertrude Marion DOHERTY AANS
Address “Leicester” Sheaton Rd, Claremont, WA
Age 27 years
Training at Perth Public Hospital
Enlisted 25 May 1915
Duty at No8 AGH prior to embarkation
Embarked 28 August 1916 per “Mooltan” at Fremantle
Service in Bombay
Promoted to Sister 01 July 1917
Returned to Australia per “City of Cairo” 24 March 1919
Appointment Terminated 07 August 1919 Invalided (Malaria)
Married 15 September 1919 at St Pancreas Church , London to Captain Joseph Harvey.
In the 1950's she was living in Derwendeg, Kidwelly, Wales.
AANS
Born 1889 at Hawthorn, Vic.
Daughter of William DOHERTY and Lucy nee LANDOR
Sister to Gertrude Marion DOHERTY AANS
Address “Leicester” Sheaton Rd, Claremont, WA
Age 27 years
Training at Perth Public Hospital
Enlisted 25 May 1915
Duty at No8 AGH prior to embarkation
Embarked 28 August 1916 per “Mooltan” at Fremantle
Service in Bombay
Promoted to Sister 01 July 1917
Returned to Australia per “City of Cairo” 24 March 1919
Appointment Terminated 07 August 1919 Invalided (Malaria)
Married 15 September 1919 at St Pancreas Church , London to Captain Joseph Harvey.
In the 1950's she was living in Derwendeg, Kidwelly, Wales.
DOLAN, Margaret
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1877 in Koroit, Vic.
Daughter of John DOLAN and Mary Ann nee TOBIN
Next of kin Elizabeth Jane DITTY (sister)
Age 39 years
Enlisted 28 November 1916
Embarked 06 December 1916 in Melbourne per “Orsova”
Service in France and England
Contracted Influenza December 1918
Returned to Australia 09 March 1919 per”Kashmir” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 23 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 16 November 1942 in Terang, Vic.
AANS
Born 1877 in Koroit, Vic.
Daughter of John DOLAN and Mary Ann nee TOBIN
Next of kin Elizabeth Jane DITTY (sister)
Age 39 years
Enlisted 28 November 1916
Embarked 06 December 1916 in Melbourne per “Orsova”
Service in France and England
Contracted Influenza December 1918
Returned to Australia 09 March 1919 per”Kashmir” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 23 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 16 November 1942 in Terang, Vic.
DONALD, Isabella Flora
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1876 in Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of Peter DONALD and Isabella nee STEWART
Sister of Dr. B P DONALD
Age 36 years
Enlisted 01 December 1916
Embarked 09 May 1917 in Sydney per “Ulysses”
Service England and France
Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 per Margha” On Duty
Appointment terminated 11 April 1919
Did not marry
Died 15 September 1956 in Caulfield, Vic.
Resided Caulfield, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
AANS
Born 1876 in Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of Peter DONALD and Isabella nee STEWART
Sister of Dr. B P DONALD
Age 36 years
Enlisted 01 December 1916
Embarked 09 May 1917 in Sydney per “Ulysses”
Service England and France
Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 per Margha” On Duty
Appointment terminated 11 April 1919
Did not marry
Died 15 September 1956 in Caulfield, Vic.
Resided Caulfield, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
DONALD, Jessie Frood
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1889 in Stirling, Scotland Daughter of Mr. William DONALD and Helen nee PRENTICE Age 27 years Enlisted 12 July 1917 Embarked 31 August 1917 in Sydney per “Wiltshire” Service Salonika Returned to Australia 03 May 1919 per “Leicestershire” Appointment terminated 19 July 1919 Did not marry Died 11 June 1976 in Vic. Resided Blackburn, Vic. Buried Box Hill Cemetery CE K0028 |
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DONALDSON, Edith Victoria
Acting Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 18 April 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 847, position 168
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 55, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 18 April 1918
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 847, position 168
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 55, position 3
DONALDSON, Katherine Minnie
aka PORTER, Minnie Kate
Sister
AANS
Born 03 July 1881 at Rochester North, SA
Daughter of James William PORTER and Mary Jane nee HUETT
Sister of Violet Beatrice HENRY
Enlisted 24 November 1914
Embarked 28 November 1914
Resigned appointment in UK 08 July 1917
Enlisted 11 July 1917
Embarked 03 September 1917
Appointment terminated 30 April 1919
Married John Ebenezer DONALDSON
He died of pneumonia following a severe gunshot wound 11 August 1916 in France.
Katherine later married John's brother George Shirley Donaldson in Randwick, NSW 1925.
Died 02 July 1955 in Balmain, NSW
AANS
Born 03 July 1881 at Rochester North, SA
Daughter of James William PORTER and Mary Jane nee HUETT
Sister of Violet Beatrice HENRY
Enlisted 24 November 1914
Embarked 28 November 1914
Resigned appointment in UK 08 July 1917
Enlisted 11 July 1917
Embarked 03 September 1917
Appointment terminated 30 April 1919
Married John Ebenezer DONALDSON
He died of pneumonia following a severe gunshot wound 11 August 1916 in France.
Katherine later married John's brother George Shirley Donaldson in Randwick, NSW 1925.
Died 02 July 1955 in Balmain, NSW
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1462, position 26
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6930, position 5
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1462, position 26
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6930, position 5
DONALDSON, Mary Beatrice
Sister
AANS
Born 1890 in Avenal, Vic.
Daughter of William DONALDSON and Frances nee SWAN
Age 26 years
Enlisted 06 November 1915
Embarked 17 January 1917 in Melbourne per “Omrah”
Service England and France
Promoted to Sister 21 January 1919
Contracted Influenza October 1818
Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per “Kanowna” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 01 April 1972 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided East Camberwell, Vic.
Late of Avenel, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
AANS
Born 1890 in Avenal, Vic.
Daughter of William DONALDSON and Frances nee SWAN
Age 26 years
Enlisted 06 November 1915
Embarked 17 January 1917 in Melbourne per “Omrah”
Service England and France
Promoted to Sister 21 January 1919
Contracted Influenza October 1818
Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per “Kanowna” On Duty
Appointment terminated 07 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 01 April 1972 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided East Camberwell, Vic.
Late of Avenel, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
DONNELL, Anne
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Sister
AANS Born 31 October 1875 at Cherry Gardens, SA Daughter of William DONNELL and Fanney nee JACOBS Sister of Isaac Stewart DONNELL Enlisted 20 May 1915 Embarked 26 May 1915 Appointment terminated 24 May 1919 Died in Perth WA in 23 September 1956 Aged 80 years Resided North Beach, WA Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens S 0001 Read more here |
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DONNELL, Nora Gray
Probationary Nurse
AANS
Born 04 December 1893
Daughter of Major John DONNELL and Alice Jane nee BELL
Address Browna Rd, Fitzroy SA
Age 22 years
Enlisted 14 December 1915
Duty aboard Hospital Ship “Kanowna” from 22 December 1915
Appointment Terminated 01 April 1916
Married Malcolm Vinden SAMUEL 22 December 1928 at St. Peters College Chapel, Hackney, SA
Resided in South Australia
Husband died in 1970 and was buried in Centennial Park Cemetery South East Individual Rose Bed 1 Position 496
Died 1974
AANS
Born 04 December 1893
Daughter of Major John DONNELL and Alice Jane nee BELL
Address Browna Rd, Fitzroy SA
Age 22 years
Enlisted 14 December 1915
Duty aboard Hospital Ship “Kanowna” from 22 December 1915
Appointment Terminated 01 April 1916
Married Malcolm Vinden SAMUEL 22 December 1928 at St. Peters College Chapel, Hackney, SA
Resided in South Australia
Husband died in 1970 and was buried in Centennial Park Cemetery South East Individual Rose Bed 1 Position 496
Died 1974
DONNELLAN, Margaret aka Madge
Nurse
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Nursing Service
Born in Axedale, Vic in 1875
Daughter of Thomas Mary DONNELLAN and Mary nee RUEN
Did not marry
Died 22 August 1958 in Coburg, Vic.
Resided Cobrug, Vic.
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Nursing Service
Born in Axedale, Vic in 1875
Daughter of Thomas Mary DONNELLAN and Mary nee RUEN
Did not marry
Died 22 August 1958 in Coburg, Vic.
Resided Cobrug, Vic.
Sister Madge Donnellan, a member ofa well-known Axedale family, has been honoured by being mentioned, in the British peace despatches, in recognition of valuable services rendered with the British forces in France. Sister Donnellan was trained at the Melbourne Hospital, and served four years and four months with the Queen Alexandra Imperial Nursing Staff Reserve, returning invalided to Australia a few months ago.
The Argus 18 November 1919 page 6
The Argus 18 November 1919 page 6
DONNELLY, Charlotte Bridget
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Sister
AANS Born 1887 at Bungendore, NSW Daughter of Patrick Joseph Bede DONNELLY and Annie Stuart nee MASSY Age 28 years Enlisted 26 April 1915 Embarked 15 May 1915 in Melbourne per “Mooltan” Service Lemnos, Egypt England and France Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917 Returned to Australia 18 July 1919 per “Takeda” On Duty Appointment Terminated 05 November 1920 Resided in South Yarra, Vic. Did not marry Died 10 February 1973 in Toorak, Vic. Resided Toorak, Vic. Photograph Courtesy of Faye Threlfall WW1 Australian and New Zealand Nurses |
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DONNES, Alice
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1876 in Benalla, Vic. Daughter of John and Agnes DONNES Address “Adlington” Castlemaine Age 39 years Enlisted 18 June 1917 Embarked 30 June 1917 per “Somali” at Melbourne Service in India & Burma Returned to Australia per “Sangola” 11 August 1918 Appointment Terminated at own request 23 September 1918 Matron A DONNES, Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton, Vic as at 08 March 1923 By 12 February 1930 inmate of the Hospital for the Insane, Mont Park, Victoria Died 21 August 1959 in Melbourne, Vic. Aged 83 years Resided Ormond Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boronia Wall U Niche 01 Photograph ancestry.com.au Read more here |
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DOOHAN, Catherine Mary
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Singleton, NSW
Daughter of John DOOHAN
Age 27 years
Enlisted 06 June 1917
Embarked 13 September 1917 in Melbourne per “Runic”
Service Egypt
Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 per “Anchises” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 November 1919
Married Albert Bernard Currie 04 April 1921
Died 18 August 1968 at Concord Reaptriation Hospital, NSW
Nurse Doohan late of Tamworth District Hospital, who has been doing war work at Salonica, writing from the 42nd General Hospital to Dr. .J P. Sexton, under date December 12 states that she has been living in the mountains for two months. She expects to return home during the latter part of this year.
The Catholic Press Thursday 13 March 1919 page 33
CURRIE - DOOHAN —April 4, 1921 at St Mary's Cathedral Sydney, by the Rev Father Murphy, Albert Bernard
(late lieutenant 6th Army Brigade, A.F.A., A.I.F.), eldest son of Mr and Mrs. Henry Currie, of Marulan and Oatley to Catherine Mary (late Sister, A.A.N.S. A.I.F.), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. John Doohan of Tamworth and Sydney.
AANS
Born Singleton, NSW
Daughter of John DOOHAN
Age 27 years
Enlisted 06 June 1917
Embarked 13 September 1917 in Melbourne per “Runic”
Service Egypt
Returned to Australia 22 August 1919 per “Anchises” On Duty
Appointment terminated 12 November 1919
Married Albert Bernard Currie 04 April 1921
Died 18 August 1968 at Concord Reaptriation Hospital, NSW
Nurse Doohan late of Tamworth District Hospital, who has been doing war work at Salonica, writing from the 42nd General Hospital to Dr. .J P. Sexton, under date December 12 states that she has been living in the mountains for two months. She expects to return home during the latter part of this year.
The Catholic Press Thursday 13 March 1919 page 33
CURRIE - DOOHAN —April 4, 1921 at St Mary's Cathedral Sydney, by the Rev Father Murphy, Albert Bernard
(late lieutenant 6th Army Brigade, A.F.A., A.I.F.), eldest son of Mr and Mrs. Henry Currie, of Marulan and Oatley to Catherine Mary (late Sister, A.A.N.S. A.I.F.), eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. John Doohan of Tamworth and Sydney.
DOONAR, Margaret
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 18 March 1892 in Ipswich, Qld Daughter of James DOONAR and Margaret nee HACKETT Age 25 years Enlisted 28 May 1917 Embarked 03 September 1917 per “Ayreshire” Service Egypt Returned to Australia 09 February 1919 per “Ceramic”On Duty Appointment terminated 18 April 1919 Married Michael John HACKETT in 1931 Died 03 May 1977 in Qld. Aged 85 years Buried 05 May 1977 at Mt. Gravatt Cemetery Anzac 2 F 474 Photographs courtesy of her son Jimmy who passed away late 2017 and Debbie Wadwell |
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DORRINGTON, Amy
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Sister
AANS Born 16 March 1880 in Marrabel, SA Son of James DORRINGTON and Julia Louisa Fredericka nee MUGGE Of Marrabel, SA Age 36 years Training Burra Hospital Enlisted 06 August 1915 Embarked 24 August 1915 per “Morea” Service Egypt, England on the field in France Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918 Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 per “Bahia Castle” Appointment terminated 26 January 1920 Accidentally killed 21 December 1934 Buried St. Phillips, Belvedere (Marrable St. Philip Anglican - no headstone) A man and a nurse were killed when a motor car crashed 300 ft. over a cliff at Yankalilla Punch Thursday 02 December 1915 page 20 |
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NURSES FOR THE FRONT.
MARRABEL, August 11.— Two daughters of Mr. Jas. Dorrington, of this town, have volunteered for active service at the front, and both has been accepted.
Sister Louie Dorrington is already, serving at a military hospital in France, and has the important postion of sister-in-charge to the King of Spain's surgeon. Sister A. Dorrington, matron of the Women's Hospital Melbourne, has signed on until the end of the war to serve in a military hospital in England, and will sail from Melbourne on August 24. Both sisters have had considerable experience in nursing, and had their early training at the Burra Hospital. Sister Amy Dorrington has had charge of the Women's Hospital, Melbourne, for 3 1/2 years. Three other sisters, viz., Nurse Beatrice and Nurse Olive Dorrington are connected with the S.A. Nurses' Home, Adelaide, and Nurse Maud Dorrington, who is living with her parents, after serving many years at the Adelaide Hospital.
Amy Dorrington
Sister Dorrington was accidentally killed at Yankallila. She served with the A.I.F. Her memorial window is in Christ Church, and a marble tablet in her honour is affixed to the gates of the soldiers' park.
The News Tuesday 13 June 1939 page 6
MARRABEL, August 11.— Two daughters of Mr. Jas. Dorrington, of this town, have volunteered for active service at the front, and both has been accepted.
Sister Louie Dorrington is already, serving at a military hospital in France, and has the important postion of sister-in-charge to the King of Spain's surgeon. Sister A. Dorrington, matron of the Women's Hospital Melbourne, has signed on until the end of the war to serve in a military hospital in England, and will sail from Melbourne on August 24. Both sisters have had considerable experience in nursing, and had their early training at the Burra Hospital. Sister Amy Dorrington has had charge of the Women's Hospital, Melbourne, for 3 1/2 years. Three other sisters, viz., Nurse Beatrice and Nurse Olive Dorrington are connected with the S.A. Nurses' Home, Adelaide, and Nurse Maud Dorrington, who is living with her parents, after serving many years at the Adelaide Hospital.
Amy Dorrington
Sister Dorrington was accidentally killed at Yankallila. She served with the A.I.F. Her memorial window is in Christ Church, and a marble tablet in her honour is affixed to the gates of the soldiers' park.
The News Tuesday 13 June 1939 page 6
DORRINGTON, Anne Dunbar
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1887 at Scarsdale, Vic. Daughter of John DORRINGTON and Annie/Ann Kathleen nee YOUNG Sister of Alice Helen BATTEN Age 29 years Training Daylesford Hospital Enlisted 11 June 1917 Embarked 30 June 1917 in Melbourne per Somali Service in India Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 per “City of Cairo” Discharged as medically unfit 21 August 1919 Married Arthur Whitman EMERY Died 26 June 1967 Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery Commemorated Kensington St. Matthews Anglican Cemetery |
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DORSCH, Gertrude Marie Ottilie
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Sister
AANS Born Maria Gertrud Ottilie DORSCH 28 January 1886 at Callington, SA Daughter of Casper DORSCH and Hulda (Agnes) nee STREMPEL Age 29 years Enlisted 30 July 1915 Embarked 08 September 1915 Service India, England and on the field in France Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918 Returned to Australia 12 July 1919 per “Indarra” Appointment terminated 10 November 1919 Married John (Tommy) TOMLIN in South Africa Died 17 June 1957 at Springbank, SA Aged 71 years Resided Glenelg, SA Buried with husband at West Terrace Cemetery Kendrew Oval Row 9 Site 72 |
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DOUBLEDAY, Rita Mabel
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1890 in Ashfield, NSW
Daughter of George Hippolite/Hhypolate and DOUBLEDAY and Elizabeth Martha nee MORGAN
Age 26 years
Enlisted 11 March 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 in Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind”
Service Egypt and Salonika
Returned to Australia 22 July 1918 per “Kanowna” On Duty
Discharged by Direction of Authorities 12 November 1918
Did not marry
Died 15 May 1981 in NSW
Aged 91 years
AANS
Born 1890 in Ashfield, NSW
Daughter of George Hippolite/Hhypolate and DOUBLEDAY and Elizabeth Martha nee MORGAN
Age 26 years
Enlisted 11 March 1916
Embarked 09 December 1916 in Sydney per “Kaiser-I-Hind”
Service Egypt and Salonika
Returned to Australia 22 July 1918 per “Kanowna” On Duty
Discharged by Direction of Authorities 12 November 1918
Did not marry
Died 15 May 1981 in NSW
Aged 91 years
DOUGLAS, Alice Grace
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Sister/Head Sister
AANS1st AGH Born c1875 in Wood Green, London Daughter of Charles DOUGLAS and Alice Gertrude nee MARDON Sister to Godfrey DOUGLAS, London Age 39 years Training Melbourne Hospital Enlisted 21 November 1914 Embarked 28 November 1914 Service Egypt and Transport Ship “Borda Service England and extensive service on the field in France Promoted to Head Sister 01 March 1916 Mentioned in Sir John Maxwell’s dispatched from Egypt Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class for conspicuous services rendered Returned to Australia 27 September 1919 per “Osterley” On Duty Appointment terminated 02 February 1920 Did not marry Died 08 June 1962 in Vic. Resided South Yarra, Vic. Cremated 11 June 1962 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered Photograph Table Talk Thursday 10 December 1914 page 22 |
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Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2624, position 43 Date of London Gazette: 21 June 1916 Location in London Gazette: Page 6184, position 35 
Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2622, position 34 Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1916 Location in London Gazette: Page 5579, position 4 Sister A.G. Douglas, who has secured a Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) was one of the nursing sisters who left Australia with Miss Bell, in 1914. Before leaving for the front she was a sister at the Melbourne Hospital, while in Egypt she was attached to No. 1 Australian General Hospital. She is now in France.
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DOUGLAS, Ethel Rose
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 10 November 1882 in Ballarat, Vic
Daughter of John Sword DOUGLAS and Jane Amelia nee TELFER
Address 114 Evarard St Ballarat, Vic
Age 33 years
Enlisted 20 September 1915 in Egypt
Service in Egypt, France and England
Returned to Australia per “Suevic” 27 September 1917
Re-enlisted 11 February 1918 - No 8 Section Sea Transport
Embarked 28 February 1918 per “Nestor” On Duty
Service in England
Returned to Australia 21 December 1918 per “Wyreema” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 16 January 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 September 1971 at Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Balaclava, Vic.
AANS
Born 10 November 1882 in Ballarat, Vic
Daughter of John Sword DOUGLAS and Jane Amelia nee TELFER
Address 114 Evarard St Ballarat, Vic
Age 33 years
Enlisted 20 September 1915 in Egypt
Service in Egypt, France and England
Returned to Australia per “Suevic” 27 September 1917
Re-enlisted 11 February 1918 - No 8 Section Sea Transport
Embarked 28 February 1918 per “Nestor” On Duty
Service in England
Returned to Australia 21 December 1918 per “Wyreema” On Duty
Appointment Terminated 16 January 1919
Did not marry
Died 06 September 1971 at Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Balaclava, Vic.
DOUGLAS, Jean Dick
Nurse
AANS
Daughter of James DOUGLAS and Janet nee DICK
Married as Jane D NISBET to John Campbell Douglas in Chatswood, NSW in 1914
Died in Fitzroy Vic in 1958
Read more here
AANS
Daughter of James DOUGLAS and Janet nee DICK
Married as Jane D NISBET to John Campbell Douglas in Chatswood, NSW in 1914
Died in Fitzroy Vic in 1958
Read more here
DOUGLAS, Madina Davis
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1881 in Waverley, NSW
Daughter of John DOUGLAS and Elizabeth Jane nee WATKINS
Of 13 Waverley Street, Waverley, Sydney, NSW
NOK - Stephen DOUGLAS (Brother)
Of Imperial Hotel, Russel Square, London
Embarked from Australia 18 December 1915
Appointed to QAIMNSR 18 December 1915
Arrived in UK 10 February 1916
To 26 General Hospital
To No 1 NZ Stationary Hospital
To 43 Casualty Clearing Station 11 August 1916
To 26 General Hospital
Leave 02 December to 15 December 1916
Urgently requests to get home to her Mother as her Father has recently died.
Re-employed until such time as a passage can be arranged King George Hospital Stanford Street, London
Appointment terminated 14 February 1918
Did not marry
Awarded MBE in July 1977 for services to the welfare of veterans
Died 29 July 1977 at RGH, Concord, NSW
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1881 in Waverley, NSW
Daughter of John DOUGLAS and Elizabeth Jane nee WATKINS
Of 13 Waverley Street, Waverley, Sydney, NSW
NOK - Stephen DOUGLAS (Brother)
Of Imperial Hotel, Russel Square, London
Embarked from Australia 18 December 1915
Appointed to QAIMNSR 18 December 1915
Arrived in UK 10 February 1916
To 26 General Hospital
To No 1 NZ Stationary Hospital
To 43 Casualty Clearing Station 11 August 1916
To 26 General Hospital
Leave 02 December to 15 December 1916
Urgently requests to get home to her Mother as her Father has recently died.
Re-employed until such time as a passage can be arranged King George Hospital Stanford Street, London
Appointment terminated 14 February 1918
Did not marry
Awarded MBE in July 1977 for services to the welfare of veterans
Died 29 July 1977 at RGH, Concord, NSW
DOUGLAS, R
Staff Nurse
AANS
Enlisted 05 November 1915
Embarked 12 November 1915
AANS
Enlisted 05 November 1915
Embarked 12 November 1915
DOUGLASS, Anne
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1882 in Barrakee, East of Donald, Vic Daughter to James DOUGLAS and Christine nee GRAY Age 31 years Enlisted 24 May 1915 Embarked 17 June 1915 Returned to Australia 15 November 1915 per “Borda” Resigned appointment 31 December 1915 due to marriage Married 03 November 1915 in Cairo, Egypt to Arthur William UPFIELD (he was to become a famous author) They had one son, James Arthur Upfield who was born in England in 1920, he was a private in the Australian Army WW2. Her husband left her for the final time in 1945. She died in Geelong, 29 June 1964. Resided Geelong, Vic. Aged 81 years Buried 01 July 1964 Geelong Eastern Cemetery EAS LAWN D 808 001 Cemetery photograph courtesy of Cheryl Baulch |
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Certificates courtesy of Peter Rutherford
DOW, Joanna Maria (Joan)
Sister
Lady Dudley's Australian Voluntary Hospital
Born 16 December 1876 at Gum Creek, SA
Daughter of John DOW and Johanna Maria nee AHERN
Married J O Garland ROGER at Edinburgh, England April 1917
Resided Edinburgh, England
Phone book records show that Joan was still living in Scotland in the early 1960's. Her sister Mabel also lived in Scotland - phone books show she lived next door to her sister and was there in 1961.
Lady Dudley's Australian Voluntary Hospital
Born 16 December 1876 at Gum Creek, SA
Daughter of John DOW and Johanna Maria nee AHERN
Married J O Garland ROGER at Edinburgh, England April 1917
Resided Edinburgh, England
Phone book records show that Joan was still living in Scotland in the early 1960's. Her sister Mabel also lived in Scotland - phone books show she lived next door to her sister and was there in 1961.
Miss Joan Dow (whose elder sister, Nurse M. Dow, was recently mentioned in despatches) has received an appointment in the Contracts Department of the British War Office. She is stated to be the only lady holding such a position, as she is on the outdoor staff, and her work necessitates her having to travel throughout England and Scotland on confidential duty. Miss Joan Dow and Nurse Dow, before taking up nursing as a profession, finished their education at the school of their sister (Miss Mary Dow), at Glenelg. They were trained as nurses at the Adelaide Hospital, and together left London with Lady Dudley's Australian Hospital for France two weeks after the outbreak of the war. Later Miss Joan Dow returned to England, and was a sister at the British Red Cross Hospital, Netley, but owing to serious illness she was not able
to continue this work. After recovering from her illness she received her present appointment.
The Register Wednesday 11 October 1916 page 12
to continue this work. After recovering from her illness she received her present appointment.
The Register Wednesday 11 October 1916 page 12
Lieut. J. G. Dow, recruiting officer, received information from England on Saturday that his two sisters, Nurse Mabel Dow and Nurse Joan Dow (now Mrs. Garland Roger, Edinburgh), who went to France in August, 1914, with the first British Expeditionary Forces, have both been awarded the Mons Star, for services in France at the retreat from Mons. Lieut. Dow's two sons, Graham H. and Macfarlane W., who left South Australia in October, 1914, with the Light Horse, are still on active service abroad.
The Register Tuesday 23 April 1918 page 6
The Register Tuesday 23 April 1918 page 6
DOW, Mabel Lucy
Sister
Lady Dudley's Australian Voluntary Hospital
Born 15 March 1874 at Gum Creek, SA
Daughter of John DOW and Johanna Maria nee AHERN
Served in France from 28 August 1914 to 30 June 1916
Served in England
Lady Dudley's Australian Voluntary Hospital
Born 15 March 1874 at Gum Creek, SA
Daughter of John DOW and Johanna Maria nee AHERN
Served in France from 28 August 1914 to 30 June 1916
Served in England
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2622, position 68
Date of London Gazette: 15 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 5958, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2622, position 68
Date of London Gazette: 15 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 5958, position 3
Sister Mabel Dow, the other South Australian mentioned, is a native of Gum Creek. After training at the Adelaide Hospital she became principal of Ru Rua Hospital, North Adelaide. She went later to Melbourne and England. When Lady Dudley formed the Australian Voluntary Hospital,
Miss Dow, her sister, and 16 other Australian nurses joined it.
Observer Saturday 24 June 1916 page 28
Sister Mabel Dow, whose name, as announced in "The Advertiser' recently, was mentioned in dispatches by Sir Douglas Haig, is a daughter of the late Mr. John Dow, who was well known in pastoral circles in South Australia. She was trained in the Adelaide Hospital and in Melbourne, and was in England when war was declared. With her sister, Nurse Joan Dow, she joined Lady Dudley's Voluntary Australian Hospital, and has been in France ever since. Sister Dow's nephews, Graham and Macfarlane Dow, served with the Australian troops on Gallipoli, and are now in England. Her brother, Lieutenant Graham Dow, A I.F, is now in charge of Light Horse Reinforcements.
The Advertiser Wednesday 21 June 1916 page 6
Miss Dow, her sister, and 16 other Australian nurses joined it.
Observer Saturday 24 June 1916 page 28
Sister Mabel Dow, whose name, as announced in "The Advertiser' recently, was mentioned in dispatches by Sir Douglas Haig, is a daughter of the late Mr. John Dow, who was well known in pastoral circles in South Australia. She was trained in the Adelaide Hospital and in Melbourne, and was in England when war was declared. With her sister, Nurse Joan Dow, she joined Lady Dudley's Voluntary Australian Hospital, and has been in France ever since. Sister Dow's nephews, Graham and Macfarlane Dow, served with the Australian troops on Gallipoli, and are now in England. Her brother, Lieutenant Graham Dow, A I.F, is now in charge of Light Horse Reinforcements.
The Advertiser Wednesday 21 June 1916 page 6
Miss Mabel Dow, who was for several years a Sister in the Adelaide Hospital, was with Lady Dudley's Australian Voluntary Hospital in France as a sister -from August 28, 1914, to June 30 last. She was recently mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatches for distinguished services. Miss Dow has returned to London for a much needed rest, and does not intend to return to France. She will continue her work in England, where her address is 13 Cavendish Mansions, Langham street, London.
The Journal (Adelaide) Wednesday 13 September 1916 page 1
The Journal (Adelaide) Wednesday 13 September 1916 page 1
NURSES M. AND J. DOW DECORATED.
Lieut. J. G. Dow, recruiting officer at Port Pirie, has received information from England that his two sisters, Nurse Mabel Dow and Nurse Joan Dow, who went to France in August,1914, with the first British Expeditionary Force, have been awarded the Mons Star "for services in France at the retreat from Mons." Lieut. Dow's two sons, who left on active service in October, 1914, are still at the front.
Port Pirie Recorder Wednesday 24 April 1918 page 4
Lieut. J. G. Dow, recruiting officer at Port Pirie, has received information from England that his two sisters, Nurse Mabel Dow and Nurse Joan Dow, who went to France in August,1914, with the first British Expeditionary Force, have been awarded the Mons Star "for services in France at the retreat from Mons." Lieut. Dow's two sons, who left on active service in October, 1914, are still at the front.
Port Pirie Recorder Wednesday 24 April 1918 page 4
Miss Mabel Dow, formerly a sister in the Adelaide General Hospital, and who was nursing in France during the retreat from Mons, where she was mentioned in despatches, has since taken a full course in X-ray and the treatment of diseases by X-ray; also medical electricity. Miss Dow is new X-ray sister at the White-haven and West Cumberland Infirmary, Cumberland, England.
The Register Thursday 31 August 1922 page 6
The Register Thursday 31 August 1922 page 6
DOWE, Alma Sylvia
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Sister
AANS Born 1885 in Tamworth, NSW Daughter of Richard Andrew DOWE and Mary Anne nee BLOOMFIELD Age 29 years Enlisted 27 April 1915 Embarked 15 May 1915 Service in Egypt, England and France Contracted Malaria September 1915 Promoted to Sister 01 September 1917 Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 per “Margha” On Duty Appointment Terminated 20 May 1919 Married John Scott BARTHOLOMEW in 1921 Died 02 November 1982 in Collaroy, NSW Late of Collaroy, NSW Buried Mona Vale Cemetery |
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DOWELL, Mary Sutherland
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 26 December 1892 at Goulburn, NSW
Daughter of James Wilson DOWELL and Maud Sarah nee ARMSTRONG
Age 24 years
Enlisted 16 October 1918
Embarked 16 October 1918 in Sydney per “Malta”
Service in India
Resigned Appointment in India 05 September 1919 due to marriage
Married Captain E J COOK in Bombay India in 1919
Living in Surrey, England in 1925
Later lived in New Zealand
Died 03 June 1980 in New Zealand
Aged 88 years
Buried Waikumete Cemetery Protestant Lawn C Row 4, Plot 92X
AANS
Born 26 December 1892 at Goulburn, NSW
Daughter of James Wilson DOWELL and Maud Sarah nee ARMSTRONG
Age 24 years
Enlisted 16 October 1918
Embarked 16 October 1918 in Sydney per “Malta”
Service in India
Resigned Appointment in India 05 September 1919 due to marriage
Married Captain E J COOK in Bombay India in 1919
Living in Surrey, England in 1925
Later lived in New Zealand
Died 03 June 1980 in New Zealand
Aged 88 years
Buried Waikumete Cemetery Protestant Lawn C Row 4, Plot 92X
DOWIE, Annie Frew Muirhead
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 25 March 1891 at Rockhampton, Qld.
Daughter of James DOWIE and Adrina nee HEATHLIE
Age 26 years
Enlisted 01 September 1917 at Brisbane, Qld.
Embarked 15 September 1917 in Sydney per “Ayreshire”
Service in Egypt
Resigned Appointment for 21 March 1919 in Egypt and embarked for England
Intention to live in Scotland and not return to Australia
Married 1921 in Cairo, Egypt to SWALLOW
Died 1975 in Hastings, Suffolk, England
AANS
Born 25 March 1891 at Rockhampton, Qld.
Daughter of James DOWIE and Adrina nee HEATHLIE
Age 26 years
Enlisted 01 September 1917 at Brisbane, Qld.
Embarked 15 September 1917 in Sydney per “Ayreshire”
Service in Egypt
Resigned Appointment for 21 March 1919 in Egypt and embarked for England
Intention to live in Scotland and not return to Australia
Married 1921 in Cairo, Egypt to SWALLOW
Died 1975 in Hastings, Suffolk, England
DOWLING, Edith Rebecca
Masseuse
AANS
Born 1886 in Paddington, NSW
Daughter of James Patrick DOWLING and Ruth Elizabeth nee JONES
Age 30 years
Enlisted 16 August 1915
Embarked 21 August 1915 in Sydney per “Morea”
Service in England
Contracted Influenza October 1918
Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 per “Margha”
Appointment terminated 01 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 1974 in Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery 20 September 1974 and remains scattered.
AANS
Born 1886 in Paddington, NSW
Daughter of James Patrick DOWLING and Ruth Elizabeth nee JONES
Age 30 years
Enlisted 16 August 1915
Embarked 21 August 1915 in Sydney per “Morea”
Service in England
Contracted Influenza October 1918
Returned to Australia 18 January 1919 per “Margha”
Appointment terminated 01 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 1974 in Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery 20 September 1974 and remains scattered.
DOWLING, Marianne
Sister
AANS
Born 1885 at Yaamba, Qld.
Daughter of the late Vincent Mackay DOWLING and Mary Deacon nee MANLEY
Of Upper Dawson Road, Rockhampton, Qld.
Occupation prior to enlistment Sister at Rosemount Hospital, Brisbane
Aged 31 years
Sister Dowling was at Rosemount Hospital, Brisbane when she offered her services for active service.
Enlisted 01 April 1916
Embarked from Australia for India 16th September 1916
Transferred to British War Hospital at Salonica
Returned to Australia 08 November 1919 per 'Berrima'
Discharged as medically unfit 24 December 1919
Died 14 October 1939 in Sydney, NSW
Queenslanders who fought in the Great War
Death Of Miss Marianne Dowling
Many friends in Central Queensland will be grieved to hear of the death of Miss Marianne Dowling, matron of the Yeppoon Hospital, which occurred at a private hospital in Sydney last Saturday. Matron Dowling was a daughter af the late Mr and Mrs V. M. Dowling, of Rockhampton. She received her training at the Brisbane General Hospital. Afterwards she was matron of the Gladstone District Hospital, and for the past 16 years she has been matron of the hospital at Yeppoon.
Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton) Tuesday 17 October 1939 page 3
AANS
Born 1885 at Yaamba, Qld.
Daughter of the late Vincent Mackay DOWLING and Mary Deacon nee MANLEY
Of Upper Dawson Road, Rockhampton, Qld.
Occupation prior to enlistment Sister at Rosemount Hospital, Brisbane
Aged 31 years
Sister Dowling was at Rosemount Hospital, Brisbane when she offered her services for active service.
Enlisted 01 April 1916
Embarked from Australia for India 16th September 1916
Transferred to British War Hospital at Salonica
Returned to Australia 08 November 1919 per 'Berrima'
Discharged as medically unfit 24 December 1919
Died 14 October 1939 in Sydney, NSW
Queenslanders who fought in the Great War
Death Of Miss Marianne Dowling
Many friends in Central Queensland will be grieved to hear of the death of Miss Marianne Dowling, matron of the Yeppoon Hospital, which occurred at a private hospital in Sydney last Saturday. Matron Dowling was a daughter af the late Mr and Mrs V. M. Dowling, of Rockhampton. She received her training at the Brisbane General Hospital. Afterwards she was matron of the Gladstone District Hospital, and for the past 16 years she has been matron of the hospital at Yeppoon.
Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton) Tuesday 17 October 1939 page 3
DOWN, Janet Pricilla aka Nettie
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1886 at Camperdown, VIC.
Daughter of Thomas John Boon DOWN and Janet nee BOWDEN
Age 36 years
Enlisted 16 August 1916
Embarked 06 December 1916 in Melbourne per “Orsova”
Service in France and England
Contracted German Measles in March 1917 and Influenza October 1918
Promoted to Sister 31 December 1918
Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 per “Matatua” On Duty
Appointment terminated 08 October 1920
Did not marry
Died 15 January 1962 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Aged 81 years
Resided Hawthorn, Vic.
Cremated 25 January 1962 and ashed placed St. Kilda Cemetery Presbyterian Compartment C Grave 517
AANS
Born 1886 at Camperdown, VIC.
Daughter of Thomas John Boon DOWN and Janet nee BOWDEN
Age 36 years
Enlisted 16 August 1916
Embarked 06 December 1916 in Melbourne per “Orsova”
Service in France and England
Contracted German Measles in March 1917 and Influenza October 1918
Promoted to Sister 31 December 1918
Returned to Australia 19 February 1919 per “Matatua” On Duty
Appointment terminated 08 October 1920
Did not marry
Died 15 January 1962 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Aged 81 years
Resided Hawthorn, Vic.
Cremated 25 January 1962 and ashed placed St. Kilda Cemetery Presbyterian Compartment C Grave 517
DOWSLEY, Annie Elizabeth
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Matron
AANS Born 1887 at St Arnaud, Vic. Daughter of Thomas DOWSLEY and Mary nee McKAY Of Ouyen Age 29 years Enlisted 22 August 1916 Embarked 22 August 1916 in Melbourne per “Mooltan” Service in India Promoted to Matron 01 December 1917 Seriously ill with pneumonia 04 July 1919 Awarded Royal Red Cross 1st Class for conspicuous services rendered Invalided to Australia 03 September1919 per “Innsbruck” Appointment terminated 30 May 1921 Did not marry Died 26 December 1960 at Caulfield, Vic. Resided Caulfield, Vic. Punch Thursday 31 August 1916 page 21 |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross (1st Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 14 March 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 422, position 14
Date of London Gazette: 16 November 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 13565, position 2
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 14 March 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 422, position 14
Date of London Gazette: 16 November 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 13565, position 2
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Miss Dowsley is the principal matron of the Third Military District of the Australian Army Nursing Service and is also assistant to the Commonwealth Medical Officer at the General Post Office, Melbourne. She served as a military nurse principally in India.
Miss Dowsley, of Victoria, served for three years during the war in India and the Persian Gulf and was awarded the Royal Red Cross (first class) for her services. The pleasure of her voyage to England has been greatly marred by the news received in Adelaide of the death of her father. Miss Dowsley has an interesting appointment in Melbourne, where she is assistant to the Commonwealth Medical Officer. |
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DOYLE, Annie Imelda
Sister
AANS
2nd AGH
Born 1873 in Dover, Tasmania
Daughter of John DOYLE and Catherine nee MALLEY
Sister to AP DOYLE of Huon, Tas
Age 41 years
Training St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney
Enlisted 17 July 1915
Embarked 04 August 1915 in Melbourne per “Orontes”
Service Egypt, France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 07 April 1919 per “Dunluce Castle”
Appointment terminated 10 July 1919
Died October 1930, Franklin, Tas.
SISTER A.I. DOYLE
The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic cemetery, Franklin, yesterday, of Sister Annie I. Doyle, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. John Doyle, of Glendevie. Deceased was 57 years of age, and had a prominent career as a nurse. Commencing at the age of 19 years at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, she subsequently held positions as nurse at the Coast Hospital, Sydney, Dr.Graham's Hospital, Sydney; the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin; Guy's Hospital, London; Auckland Hospital, New Zealand; and was matron of the Gundagai Hospital. New South Wales, and a sister at Vaucluse Hospital, Hobart. While in Tasmania she volunteered as a nurse for the A.I.F. and was one of the first nurses to leave Tasmania. She returned with the last draft of limbless soldiers from England to Australia.
After the war Sister Doyle was offered an important position in a Tasmanian hospital, but declined the position to nurse her invalid mother. About four months ago she was stricken with heart trouble, caused by shock received at the war. She was nursed at Franklin by her sister, Mrs. T. Casey, and after a lingering illness died on Wednesday.
The funeral services yesterday were conducted by the Rev. J. Ryan, parish priest. A contingent of Australian Military Forces under Captain N. G. Abbott was at the head of the cortege, and a large number of returned men, several of whom had been attended by Sister Doyle on active service in France, were present. The casket was draped with the Union Jack. After the burial service a firing party fired three volleys and Bugler E. Clark sounded "The Last Post." A very large number of wreaths and flowers, including one from the"diggers" of the Huon, was placed on the grave.
The Mercury Saturday 1 November 1930 page 8
AANS
2nd AGH
Born 1873 in Dover, Tasmania
Daughter of John DOYLE and Catherine nee MALLEY
Sister to AP DOYLE of Huon, Tas
Age 41 years
Training St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney
Enlisted 17 July 1915
Embarked 04 August 1915 in Melbourne per “Orontes”
Service Egypt, France and England
Promoted to Sister 01 October 1918
Returned to Australia 07 April 1919 per “Dunluce Castle”
Appointment terminated 10 July 1919
Died October 1930, Franklin, Tas.
SISTER A.I. DOYLE
The funeral took place at the Roman Catholic cemetery, Franklin, yesterday, of Sister Annie I. Doyle, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. John Doyle, of Glendevie. Deceased was 57 years of age, and had a prominent career as a nurse. Commencing at the age of 19 years at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, she subsequently held positions as nurse at the Coast Hospital, Sydney, Dr.Graham's Hospital, Sydney; the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin; Guy's Hospital, London; Auckland Hospital, New Zealand; and was matron of the Gundagai Hospital. New South Wales, and a sister at Vaucluse Hospital, Hobart. While in Tasmania she volunteered as a nurse for the A.I.F. and was one of the first nurses to leave Tasmania. She returned with the last draft of limbless soldiers from England to Australia.
After the war Sister Doyle was offered an important position in a Tasmanian hospital, but declined the position to nurse her invalid mother. About four months ago she was stricken with heart trouble, caused by shock received at the war. She was nursed at Franklin by her sister, Mrs. T. Casey, and after a lingering illness died on Wednesday.
The funeral services yesterday were conducted by the Rev. J. Ryan, parish priest. A contingent of Australian Military Forces under Captain N. G. Abbott was at the head of the cortege, and a large number of returned men, several of whom had been attended by Sister Doyle on active service in France, were present. The casket was draped with the Union Jack. After the burial service a firing party fired three volleys and Bugler E. Clark sounded "The Last Post." A very large number of wreaths and flowers, including one from the"diggers" of the Huon, was placed on the grave.
The Mercury Saturday 1 November 1930 page 8
DOYLE, Estelle Mary
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1878 n New Zealand
Daughter of Patrick DOYLE and Estelle Josephine nee HORNBROOK
Of Brosela via Cowra, NSW
Arrived in UK 25 May 1915
Appointed to Reserve 31 May 1915 - address listed as Charmwood Road, St. Kilda, Melbourne, Vic.
Served as Staff Nurse and Sister with QAIMNSR at home (England) and in France from 26 June 1915 to
08 November 1919 which period her work and conduct were satisfactory.
Served at No 1 General Hospital 26 June 1915 to 01 October 1917
Served on No 7 Ambulance Train 28 January 1916 to 25 April 1916
"No 7 Ambulance Train" - I have the honour to report as follows - A/Sister Doyle joined this train on 13 March 1916,
but I have myself only had the opportunity of seeing her work, since I joined the Train on October 24. During those five weeks, as Sister-in-Charge, a high standard of nursing was maintained and the other Nursing Sisters performed heir duties in a very satisfactory manner : the standard of Discipline was good. As regards A/Sister Doyle, she was a good nurse; she obeyed all orders, and carried out all instructions in a satisfactory manner. To the sick and wounded under her immediate charge, she paid every attention, and was untiring in her efforts to secure for them comfort."
Proceeded to No 4 Casualty Clearing Station 01 October 1917 - 22 November 1917
Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class 03 June 1918
Struck of strength in France 21 October 1919
"Miss Doyle has served under me as Sister since 05 September 1918. Her general professional ability is of a high standard and is a capable energetic and practical worker. Her administrative ability is good, also shows good power of initiative, and gas fair ability to instruct others. She shows good judgement and fair tact, posses a quick temper, is very self-reliant, and her influence is good. Miss Doyle has acted in a higher capacity whilst with me, but is capable of holding higher rank."
Demobilised 30 October 1919 pending repatriation
Posted to Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich for temporary duty pending repatriation for 42 days - appointment terminated 02 July 1920
Resided at Granaha, Dromara, Co. Down
Sailed for Australia per S S 'Orontes' 22 May 1920
Working at Prince Henry Hospital Melbourne in October 1934
Did not marry
Died 10 September 1952 in Vic.
Late of 6 Roma Street, Bentleigh, Vic.
NURSE'S WAR EXPERIENCE.
Sister Estelle M. Doyle, who has the Royal Red Cross, 1914-1915 Star, General Service and Allied Victory Medals, returned to Melbourne a few weeks ago after 5½ years' service with the Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service. Sister Doyle, who is a trainee of the Homoeopathic Hospital, gave an interesting lecture to the matron and the nursing staff of that hospital on Tuesday evening, during which she related many of her experiences whilst in France. During the course of her lecture, Sister Doyle stated that she had charge of one of the ambulance trains during 1916-1917, running between the foremost casualty clearing stations and the base hospitals, so she witnessed the first battle of Somme. She gave many interesting accounts of her experiences whilst in the great military hospitals, casualty clearing stations, and in different parts of France.
The Argus Thursday 30 September 1920 page 9
Sister Doyle sustained service injuries to her hands through the shattering of the windows of an ambulance train by the enemy's rain of shrapnel. Her courage won for her special mention in despatches.
Advocate Saturday 31 March 1917 page 27
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1878 n New Zealand
Daughter of Patrick DOYLE and Estelle Josephine nee HORNBROOK
Of Brosela via Cowra, NSW
Arrived in UK 25 May 1915
Appointed to Reserve 31 May 1915 - address listed as Charmwood Road, St. Kilda, Melbourne, Vic.
Served as Staff Nurse and Sister with QAIMNSR at home (England) and in France from 26 June 1915 to
08 November 1919 which period her work and conduct were satisfactory.
Served at No 1 General Hospital 26 June 1915 to 01 October 1917
Served on No 7 Ambulance Train 28 January 1916 to 25 April 1916
"No 7 Ambulance Train" - I have the honour to report as follows - A/Sister Doyle joined this train on 13 March 1916,
but I have myself only had the opportunity of seeing her work, since I joined the Train on October 24. During those five weeks, as Sister-in-Charge, a high standard of nursing was maintained and the other Nursing Sisters performed heir duties in a very satisfactory manner : the standard of Discipline was good. As regards A/Sister Doyle, she was a good nurse; she obeyed all orders, and carried out all instructions in a satisfactory manner. To the sick and wounded under her immediate charge, she paid every attention, and was untiring in her efforts to secure for them comfort."
Proceeded to No 4 Casualty Clearing Station 01 October 1917 - 22 November 1917
Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class 03 June 1918
Struck of strength in France 21 October 1919
"Miss Doyle has served under me as Sister since 05 September 1918. Her general professional ability is of a high standard and is a capable energetic and practical worker. Her administrative ability is good, also shows good power of initiative, and gas fair ability to instruct others. She shows good judgement and fair tact, posses a quick temper, is very self-reliant, and her influence is good. Miss Doyle has acted in a higher capacity whilst with me, but is capable of holding higher rank."
Demobilised 30 October 1919 pending repatriation
Posted to Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich for temporary duty pending repatriation for 42 days - appointment terminated 02 July 1920
Resided at Granaha, Dromara, Co. Down
Sailed for Australia per S S 'Orontes' 22 May 1920
Working at Prince Henry Hospital Melbourne in October 1934
Did not marry
Died 10 September 1952 in Vic.
Late of 6 Roma Street, Bentleigh, Vic.
NURSE'S WAR EXPERIENCE.
Sister Estelle M. Doyle, who has the Royal Red Cross, 1914-1915 Star, General Service and Allied Victory Medals, returned to Melbourne a few weeks ago after 5½ years' service with the Queen Alexandra Military Nursing Service. Sister Doyle, who is a trainee of the Homoeopathic Hospital, gave an interesting lecture to the matron and the nursing staff of that hospital on Tuesday evening, during which she related many of her experiences whilst in France. During the course of her lecture, Sister Doyle stated that she had charge of one of the ambulance trains during 1916-1917, running between the foremost casualty clearing stations and the base hospitals, so she witnessed the first battle of Somme. She gave many interesting accounts of her experiences whilst in the great military hospitals, casualty clearing stations, and in different parts of France.
The Argus Thursday 30 September 1920 page 9
Sister Doyle sustained service injuries to her hands through the shattering of the windows of an ambulance train by the enemy's rain of shrapnel. Her courage won for her special mention in despatches.
Advocate Saturday 31 March 1917 page 27
Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
London Gazette 03 June 1919
London Gazette 03 June 1919
DOYLE, Helen Grace (Nellie)
Sister
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1887 in WA
Daughter of Henry DOYLE and Elizabeth Lyle nee FRASER
Of Coombe Street, Collie, WA
Sailed for England December 1914 per SS 'Commonwealth'
Arrived in UK January 1915
Helen worked at Coombe Lodge Aux. Mil. Hospital, Great Warley, Essex from 6 March 1915 - 20 August 1915 and then joined the Q.A.I.M.N.S.
Enlisted 23 August 1915
Served in France at No 2 General Hospital, Havre
Admitted with Influenza 28 June 1918
Also served at No 2 Stationary Hospital, 53 General Hospital, 35 General Hospital and 74 General Hospital
"Her professional ability is up to standard of rank. She is conscientious in carrying out her duties and looks after her patients well. Her powers of administration have improved of late and her wards are better kept than they were at first. She possesses energy, self reliance and a fair amount of commonsense. Is punctual in the performance of her duties, has naturally a quick, hasty temper, but has worked well with rest of staff while at this unit. Sister Doyle has not acted in a higher rank than that of Sister since being attached to this Hospital and is not recommended for promotion to a higher rank."
Invalided to UK as permanently unfit March 1919
Returned to Australia per 'Osterley' 23 May 1919
Engagement terminated 26 June 1919 due to being permanently unfit for further Military Nursing Service.
Appears to have worked for a while after the war with her friend Irene DUNNE at Wooroloo Sanatorium in WA
Matron of Kiama Hospital, Wembley in 1937
Did not marry
Died 22 January 1975 in WA
Resided Subiaco, WA
Aged 88 years
Cremated and ashes scattered at Karrakatta Cemetery
Sister Helen Grace Doyle, of the W.A. nursing profession, had a holiday in London last month on leave. She has been stationed at No. 2 General Hospital, Havre, for some time past.
The Daily News (Perth) Friday 08 December 1916 page 3
Two returning war nurses expected by the Osterley are Sister Dora Deacon (she has been on duty nearly four years, and has won the Royal Red Cross) and Sister Nellie Doyle, also four years on active service. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doyle.
Sunday Times Perth Sunday 15 June 1919 page 18
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1887 in WA
Daughter of Henry DOYLE and Elizabeth Lyle nee FRASER
Of Coombe Street, Collie, WA
Sailed for England December 1914 per SS 'Commonwealth'
Arrived in UK January 1915
Helen worked at Coombe Lodge Aux. Mil. Hospital, Great Warley, Essex from 6 March 1915 - 20 August 1915 and then joined the Q.A.I.M.N.S.
Enlisted 23 August 1915
Served in France at No 2 General Hospital, Havre
Admitted with Influenza 28 June 1918
Also served at No 2 Stationary Hospital, 53 General Hospital, 35 General Hospital and 74 General Hospital
"Her professional ability is up to standard of rank. She is conscientious in carrying out her duties and looks after her patients well. Her powers of administration have improved of late and her wards are better kept than they were at first. She possesses energy, self reliance and a fair amount of commonsense. Is punctual in the performance of her duties, has naturally a quick, hasty temper, but has worked well with rest of staff while at this unit. Sister Doyle has not acted in a higher rank than that of Sister since being attached to this Hospital and is not recommended for promotion to a higher rank."
Invalided to UK as permanently unfit March 1919
Returned to Australia per 'Osterley' 23 May 1919
Engagement terminated 26 June 1919 due to being permanently unfit for further Military Nursing Service.
Appears to have worked for a while after the war with her friend Irene DUNNE at Wooroloo Sanatorium in WA
Matron of Kiama Hospital, Wembley in 1937
Did not marry
Died 22 January 1975 in WA
Resided Subiaco, WA
Aged 88 years
Cremated and ashes scattered at Karrakatta Cemetery
Sister Helen Grace Doyle, of the W.A. nursing profession, had a holiday in London last month on leave. She has been stationed at No. 2 General Hospital, Havre, for some time past.
The Daily News (Perth) Friday 08 December 1916 page 3
Two returning war nurses expected by the Osterley are Sister Dora Deacon (she has been on duty nearly four years, and has won the Royal Red Cross) and Sister Nellie Doyle, also four years on active service. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Doyle.
Sunday Times Perth Sunday 15 June 1919 page 18
DOYLE, Kathleen Lillie
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Sister
AANS Born 1879 in Scone, NSW Daughter of Cyrus William DOYLE and Harriet Alice nee PARKER Enlisted 26 April 1915 Embarked 15 May 1915 Appointment terminated 26 July 1919 Died 03 January 1965 Late of Mosman formerly of Singleton, NSW Photograph Courtesy of Faye Threlfall WW1 Australian and New Zealand Nurses Read more here |
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