MEAD, Ethel May
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1888 in Barrakee, Vic. Daughter of George MEAD and Susan Maria nee SMALE Of 23 Villers St, Easternwick, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained at Alfred Hospital Enlisted 31 May 1917 Embarked 19 July 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 28 years Served in Salonika Returned to Australia 17 August 1919 per ‘Karmala’ Appointment terminated 8 November 1919 Married Norbert Cantrell McCLELLAND in NSW in 1923 Died 29 August 1973 at Millswood, SA Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery |

Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 891, position 45
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 78, position 2
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 891, position 45
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 78, position 2
MEAD, Hazel Ernestine
Sister
AANS
Born 29 May 1887 in Adelaide, South Australia
Daughter of Mathew Henry & Kate Lavina MEAD nee DEMPSTER
Of 115 South Tce, Adelaide, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse
Trained 4 years Miss Hills Private Hospital, Wakefield St, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlisted 12 November 1915 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 12 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Aged 28 years
Served in Egypt, France & England
Returned to Australia 18 February 1919 per ‘Morvada’
Discharged 11 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 12 December 1957 in Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA
Cause of death Pulmonary Embolus (6 minutes), Pelvic Abcess (12 days) Appendicitis (17 days), Congestive Cardial failure
Aged 70 years
Resided 29 Davenport Terrace, Wayville, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery Columbarium Wall 8 Niche B003
AANS
Born 29 May 1887 in Adelaide, South Australia
Daughter of Mathew Henry & Kate Lavina MEAD nee DEMPSTER
Of 115 South Tce, Adelaide, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse
Trained 4 years Miss Hills Private Hospital, Wakefield St, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlisted 12 November 1915 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 12 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Aged 28 years
Served in Egypt, France & England
Returned to Australia 18 February 1919 per ‘Morvada’
Discharged 11 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 12 December 1957 in Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA
Cause of death Pulmonary Embolus (6 minutes), Pelvic Abcess (12 days) Appendicitis (17 days), Congestive Cardial failure
Aged 70 years
Resided 29 Davenport Terrace, Wayville, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery Columbarium Wall 8 Niche B003
Sister Hazel Mead, another who marched today, was at casualty clearing stations in France. Air raids were frequent over the casualty clearing stations. Sometimes the sisters went into dug-outs,but most of the time they stayed above ground and slept in tents. One of Sister Mead's tent-mates made a practice of sleeping under her stretcher, mattress and all, as additional protection against stray bombs.
News Monday 25 April 1938 page 6
News Monday 25 April 1938 page 6
MEADE, Grace Alice
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1874 in Merino, Vic. Daughter of Joseph MEADE and Priscilla nee MALING Age 40 years Training Launceston General Hospital Enlisted 28 May 1915 Embarked 17 June 1915 Service in Egypt, India, England and transport ship “Themistocles” Returned to Australia 26 September 1917 per “Borda” On Duty Appointment terminated 25 November 1918 Married William YOUNG Died 02 December 1946 in Naracoorte, SA Aged 71 years Resided Naracoorte, SA Photograph Table Talk Thursday 17 June 1915 page 3 |
Life Career of Mrs. G.A. Young, Harrow, Vic.
The late Mrs. Grace A. Young, who died last month, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla Meadeof Merino, Victoria. Her early life was spent at Merino, and at Portland College. She trained tor the Nursing Profession at Launceston Public Hospital, Tasmania, and later did special nursing in Melbourne till early in 1916 when she enlisted as a Staff Nurse in the Australian Army Nursing Service. In 1916 she was promoted to the rank of Nursing Sister.
Mrs. Young's first trip abroad was as Nurse Meade, and she went with the Australian Imperial Force to Egypt in 1915 on the hospital ship"Wandilla.' She nursed in Egypt fora short time until her return to Australia in charge of wounded men on board the "Themistocles" in the latter part of 1915. Almost immediately she went to India and remained there for about twelve months as a Sister in Australian Hospitals. Early in 1917 she was transferred to France, and not long afterwards went on to England, where she spent some months nursing Australians in the Army Hospital at Harefield in Middlesex, and eventually returned to Australia again in charge of wounded.
Still another trip was made to England by Miss Meade to help bring back wounded men of the AIF and she finally returned to Australia in the 'Borda' and disembarked in November 1917. After remaining in the AANS for another year, she was discharged from the Army in November of 1918. During this last year of her Army Service she was stationed at the Military Hospital at Caulfield, Victoria.
After her discharge from the Forces Miss Meade became Matron of the Hobart Sanatorium, which position she held for several years. She resigned the post to become the wife of William Young, of 'Clifton', Harrow, Victoria. For some years Mr. and Mrs. Young resided at Hamilton, and in 1936 Mr. Young acquired the ownership of the 'Northall' property at Narracoorte, and he and his wife took up residence in Narracoorte in 194. Mr. Young predeceased his wife in April, 1944 and his remains were interred in the Harrow Cemetery.
For many years Mrs. Young was a patient sufferer of chronic asthma, which developed as a result of her war service. Her remains were removed from her Narracoorte residence and interred in the Harrow cemetery on November 4. Prior to the internment a short service was conducted in the Harrow Church of England, both services being conducted by the Rev. A J Robjohns, of Narracoorte, an ex Army Chaplain. During the course of the address at the service, Mr. Robjohns spoke of Mrs. Young's war service and indicated that her long and painful sickness was due to her years of service and sacrifice as a Nurse in World War I, and that her years of suffering were much in the nature of a life given in the service of Kind and Country, as, in similar sacrifice, men gave their lives on the battlefield. Members of the Harrow Returned Serviceman's League sub-branch attended the service in the church.
Messrs. G C Church and N V Wallace of the Narracoorte RSL Sub Branch attended the deceased lady's residence and paid their respects on behalf of Narracoorte Returned Soldiers.
The late Mrs. Young is survived by her brothers - Messres Joseph Meade of West Australia, and Robert Meade, of Merino, Victoria and her adopted daughter Miss. D C Addicott, of Narracoorte.
Narracoorte Herald Monday 20 January 1947 page 4
The late Mrs. Grace A. Young, who died last month, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla Meadeof Merino, Victoria. Her early life was spent at Merino, and at Portland College. She trained tor the Nursing Profession at Launceston Public Hospital, Tasmania, and later did special nursing in Melbourne till early in 1916 when she enlisted as a Staff Nurse in the Australian Army Nursing Service. In 1916 she was promoted to the rank of Nursing Sister.
Mrs. Young's first trip abroad was as Nurse Meade, and she went with the Australian Imperial Force to Egypt in 1915 on the hospital ship"Wandilla.' She nursed in Egypt fora short time until her return to Australia in charge of wounded men on board the "Themistocles" in the latter part of 1915. Almost immediately she went to India and remained there for about twelve months as a Sister in Australian Hospitals. Early in 1917 she was transferred to France, and not long afterwards went on to England, where she spent some months nursing Australians in the Army Hospital at Harefield in Middlesex, and eventually returned to Australia again in charge of wounded.
Still another trip was made to England by Miss Meade to help bring back wounded men of the AIF and she finally returned to Australia in the 'Borda' and disembarked in November 1917. After remaining in the AANS for another year, she was discharged from the Army in November of 1918. During this last year of her Army Service she was stationed at the Military Hospital at Caulfield, Victoria.
After her discharge from the Forces Miss Meade became Matron of the Hobart Sanatorium, which position she held for several years. She resigned the post to become the wife of William Young, of 'Clifton', Harrow, Victoria. For some years Mr. and Mrs. Young resided at Hamilton, and in 1936 Mr. Young acquired the ownership of the 'Northall' property at Narracoorte, and he and his wife took up residence in Narracoorte in 194. Mr. Young predeceased his wife in April, 1944 and his remains were interred in the Harrow Cemetery.
For many years Mrs. Young was a patient sufferer of chronic asthma, which developed as a result of her war service. Her remains were removed from her Narracoorte residence and interred in the Harrow cemetery on November 4. Prior to the internment a short service was conducted in the Harrow Church of England, both services being conducted by the Rev. A J Robjohns, of Narracoorte, an ex Army Chaplain. During the course of the address at the service, Mr. Robjohns spoke of Mrs. Young's war service and indicated that her long and painful sickness was due to her years of service and sacrifice as a Nurse in World War I, and that her years of suffering were much in the nature of a life given in the service of Kind and Country, as, in similar sacrifice, men gave their lives on the battlefield. Members of the Harrow Returned Serviceman's League sub-branch attended the service in the church.
Messrs. G C Church and N V Wallace of the Narracoorte RSL Sub Branch attended the deceased lady's residence and paid their respects on behalf of Narracoorte Returned Soldiers.
The late Mrs. Young is survived by her brothers - Messres Joseph Meade of West Australia, and Robert Meade, of Merino, Victoria and her adopted daughter Miss. D C Addicott, of Narracoorte.
Narracoorte Herald Monday 20 January 1947 page 4
MEADER, Ruby
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 29 November 1881 at North Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of William MEADER and Emma nee HOSKING
Sister of Gladys MEADER
Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse
Enlisted: 7 December 1916
Embarkation: 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Age: 33 years
Served in Bombay & England
Appointment terminated abroad in England on 3 September 1919
Married 07 August 1919 at Scotch Church, Aden to Mr. Duncan MacGregor of the National Bank of India in Aden.
Passage to Aden was granted for her & was transported to Aden per ‘City of Exeter’ to be married. Where she was to reside.
Died 1976 in Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Gardens Dondonaea, Garden N2 Bed 1 Rose 16
AANS
Born 29 November 1881 at North Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of William MEADER and Emma nee HOSKING
Sister of Gladys MEADER
Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse
Enlisted: 7 December 1916
Embarkation: 26 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Age: 33 years
Served in Bombay & England
Appointment terminated abroad in England on 3 September 1919
Married 07 August 1919 at Scotch Church, Aden to Mr. Duncan MacGregor of the National Bank of India in Aden.
Passage to Aden was granted for her & was transported to Aden per ‘City of Exeter’ to be married. Where she was to reside.
Died 1976 in Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Gardens Dondonaea, Garden N2 Bed 1 Rose 16
MEARES, Louisa Devenish
Sister
AANS Born 1887 at Sydney, NSW Daughter of Alexander Spark Devenish MEARES and Emily nee BENNETT Of Sydney, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting: Trained Nurse Enlisted 20 March 1917 Embarked 9 June 1917 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 40 years Served in Salonika & England Returned to Australia 9 August 1919 per ‘Orita’ Appointment Terminated 8 September 1919 Did not marry Died 1950 in Chatswood, NSW |
MEARNS, Dora
Sister
AANS
Born 1887 at Rockdale, NSW
Daughter of Lewis MEARNS and Fannie nee BARK
Of 11 Cavendish St, Highgate Hill, WA
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Perth Hospital
Enlisted 11 December 1916
Embarked 18 December 1916 from Fremantle per ‘Kaiser I Hind
Aged 29 years
Served in Egypt & England
Returned to Australia 4 September 1919 per ‘Rugia’
Appointment Terminated 9 November 1919
Married Daniel James McKINLAY in 1923 in WA
Died in Perth 24 December 1945
Aged 56 years
Resided Scarborough, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens 10C 0022
Photograph available at State Library of WA
AANS
Born 1887 at Rockdale, NSW
Daughter of Lewis MEARNS and Fannie nee BARK
Of 11 Cavendish St, Highgate Hill, WA
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Perth Hospital
Enlisted 11 December 1916
Embarked 18 December 1916 from Fremantle per ‘Kaiser I Hind
Aged 29 years
Served in Egypt & England
Returned to Australia 4 September 1919 per ‘Rugia’
Appointment Terminated 9 November 1919
Married Daniel James McKINLAY in 1923 in WA
Died in Perth 24 December 1945
Aged 56 years
Resided Scarborough, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens 10C 0022
Photograph available at State Library of WA
MEARS, Minnie Victoria
Sister
AANS Born 1887 at West Maitland, NSW Daughter of William MEARS and Sarah Ann nee BAILEY Of Oakhampton, West Maitland, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse Enlisted 16 June 1915 Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 29 years Served in Egypt, Salonika & England Returned to Australia 28 June 1919 per ‘Karoola’ Appointment Terminated 28 July 1919 Married William J HART Died 03 August 1957 at Maitland Hospital Aged 67 years Late of Lorn, Maitland |

Awarded Royal Red Cross (2nd Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 891, position 42
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 78, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 891, position 42
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 78, position 3
Sister Minnie Mears, daughter of Mrs. W. Mears, of Oakhampton, near West Maitland, has been awarded the Royal Red Cross, in recognition of her military nursing services. She served first in Egypt, and then at Salonika, where she was acting matron for some time. Sister Mears received her training in the Maitland Hospital, from
which she volunteered. Many other nurses trained in that institution have seen active service, and their work has been very highly spoken of.
The Sydney Stock and Station Journal Tuesday 14 January 1919 page 4
which she volunteered. Many other nurses trained in that institution have seen active service, and their work has been very highly spoken of.
The Sydney Stock and Station Journal Tuesday 14 January 1919 page 4
MAITLAND DISTRICT
A WAR NURSE
Sister Minnie Mears, head sister at the Maitland Hospital,. who is leaving for Red Cross service at the war, was farwelled at the West Maitland Railway Station yesterday afternoon. Mr. W.McLauchlin, president of the hospital, and Mr. V. A. Ross represented the hospital committee, Miss Skuthorpe, matron, Sister Wood, Nures Thomas and Williams represented the nursing staff. Others present were, the Mayor and Mayoress, Alderman and Mrs. Mannall, Mrs. McLauchlin, Dr. and Mrs. Herring,and personal friends of the nurse. Mr.McLauchlin congratulated Sister Mears on her patriotism in sacrificing good professional prospects to place her services at the disposal of the Empire, but regretted that tile hospital was losing such a competent nurse. It was also a matter for regret that the Defence Department required nurses to provide the cost of the bulk of their outfit. In view of the fact that good nurses were required, and that most of them were not in a position to provide it. That should be remedied. On behalf of all associated with the hospital, he wished Sister Mears every success in her work, and a safe return to her home. The Mayor Alderman Mannall, also joined in wishing the sister god speed and a safe return. Mrs. McLauchlin, on behalf of the subscribers, then handed Sisters Mears a cheque, and at the sister's request, Mr. McLaucilin responded.
Newcastle Herald & Miners' Advocate Monday 7 June 1915 page 6
MAITLAND NURSE HONOURED
In the list of nurses who have been decorated for faithful military service abroad, it is gratifying to note that the name of a Mailtand Nurse, Sister Minnie Mears, is included. Sister Mears served first in Egypt and later at Salonica, and at one period filled the position of relieving matron. She has now been awarded the Royal Red Cross. Sister Mears is a daughter of Mrs. W Mears of Oakhampton. She received her training in the Maitland Hospital, under the present matron, Miss Skuthorpe, who naturally views the honour conferred on her with much satisfaction. It is also interesting to note that the nurses who were trained at the institution have been spoken of very highly by the matrons and medical men abroad, which speaks volumes for the system observed at the Maitland Hospital and for the matron who has been responsible for the training of the bulk of them, and for the medical men who delivered the lectures.
The Maitland Daily Mercury Wednesday 08 January 1919 pager 4
MAITLAND DISTRICT
Sister Minnie Mears, daughter of Mrs. W. Mears, sen., of Oakhampton, returned to her home from Egypt on Saturday evening, after an absence of eleven months. She was welcomed at the railway station by Matron Skuthorpe and other nurses of Maitland Hospital. Sister Mears will probably return to Egypt in a few weeks to resume duty.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner's Advocate Tuesday 25 April 1916 page 6
HART-MEARS - On November 16, 1921 at West Maitland By Rev. M L Johnson, B A, William J Hart (into AIF) of Bega, to Sister Minnie Mears, RRC, youngest daughter of the late W J Mears and Mrs. Mears of Oakhampton, West Mailtand.
The Maitland Daily Mercury Saturday 31 December 1921 page 8
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A WAR NURSE
Sister Minnie Mears, head sister at the Maitland Hospital,. who is leaving for Red Cross service at the war, was farwelled at the West Maitland Railway Station yesterday afternoon. Mr. W.McLauchlin, president of the hospital, and Mr. V. A. Ross represented the hospital committee, Miss Skuthorpe, matron, Sister Wood, Nures Thomas and Williams represented the nursing staff. Others present were, the Mayor and Mayoress, Alderman and Mrs. Mannall, Mrs. McLauchlin, Dr. and Mrs. Herring,and personal friends of the nurse. Mr.McLauchlin congratulated Sister Mears on her patriotism in sacrificing good professional prospects to place her services at the disposal of the Empire, but regretted that tile hospital was losing such a competent nurse. It was also a matter for regret that the Defence Department required nurses to provide the cost of the bulk of their outfit. In view of the fact that good nurses were required, and that most of them were not in a position to provide it. That should be remedied. On behalf of all associated with the hospital, he wished Sister Mears every success in her work, and a safe return to her home. The Mayor Alderman Mannall, also joined in wishing the sister god speed and a safe return. Mrs. McLauchlin, on behalf of the subscribers, then handed Sisters Mears a cheque, and at the sister's request, Mr. McLaucilin responded.
Newcastle Herald & Miners' Advocate Monday 7 June 1915 page 6
MAITLAND NURSE HONOURED
In the list of nurses who have been decorated for faithful military service abroad, it is gratifying to note that the name of a Mailtand Nurse, Sister Minnie Mears, is included. Sister Mears served first in Egypt and later at Salonica, and at one period filled the position of relieving matron. She has now been awarded the Royal Red Cross. Sister Mears is a daughter of Mrs. W Mears of Oakhampton. She received her training in the Maitland Hospital, under the present matron, Miss Skuthorpe, who naturally views the honour conferred on her with much satisfaction. It is also interesting to note that the nurses who were trained at the institution have been spoken of very highly by the matrons and medical men abroad, which speaks volumes for the system observed at the Maitland Hospital and for the matron who has been responsible for the training of the bulk of them, and for the medical men who delivered the lectures.
The Maitland Daily Mercury Wednesday 08 January 1919 pager 4
MAITLAND DISTRICT
Sister Minnie Mears, daughter of Mrs. W. Mears, sen., of Oakhampton, returned to her home from Egypt on Saturday evening, after an absence of eleven months. She was welcomed at the railway station by Matron Skuthorpe and other nurses of Maitland Hospital. Sister Mears will probably return to Egypt in a few weeks to resume duty.
Newcastle Morning Herald & Miner's Advocate Tuesday 25 April 1916 page 6
HART-MEARS - On November 16, 1921 at West Maitland By Rev. M L Johnson, B A, William J Hart (into AIF) of Bega, to Sister Minnie Mears, RRC, youngest daughter of the late W J Mears and Mrs. Mears of Oakhampton, West Mailtand.
The Maitland Daily Mercury Saturday 31 December 1921 page 8
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MEARS, Sarah Avaline
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1883 at West Maitland, NSW
Daughter of William MEARS and Sarah nee BAILEY
Of Oakhampton, West Maitland. NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 7 June 1917
Embarked 13 September 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’
Aged 34 years
Served in Egypt, Salonika & England
Returned to Australia 10 June 1919 per 'Marathon’
Appointment Terminated 21 November 1920
Married William John IRWIN in Lismore in 1926
Died 08 June 1968 at Maitland Hospital, Maitland, NSW
Late of Lorn, Maitland
AANS
Born 1883 at West Maitland, NSW
Daughter of William MEARS and Sarah nee BAILEY
Of Oakhampton, West Maitland. NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 7 June 1917
Embarked 13 September 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’
Aged 34 years
Served in Egypt, Salonika & England
Returned to Australia 10 June 1919 per 'Marathon’
Appointment Terminated 21 November 1920
Married William John IRWIN in Lismore in 1926
Died 08 June 1968 at Maitland Hospital, Maitland, NSW
Late of Lorn, Maitland
War Nurse Welcomed
Staff-Nurse Eva Mears, daughter of Mrs. W Mears of Oakhampton, who has been absent for about three years, returned to Maitland by the Brisbane Mail last evening, and received a warm welcome at the hads of a considerable gathering of Oakhampton friends. She is suffering from the effects of a serious illness contracted in Salonika when nursing the soldiers, but is able to walk with the aid of a stick. She has been granted four days' leave prior to returning to Randwick Military Hospital for treatment. Miss Mears was welcomed at the station by Mr. H. Brown, president of the Oakhampton Reception and Presentation Committee, Mrs. Wilson, president of the Nurses Comforts Fund, Signaller Don Scobie, on behalf of the returned soldiers, by the Rev. M.L. Johnson of behalf of the Congregation Church and by Messrs. W Ellis and M Scobie, on behalf of friends and neighbours.
As the car in which she was conveyed home passed along, Staff Nurse Mears was heartily cheered. Her home-coming was indeed a cheerful one. The old home was beautifully decorated by members of the Nurses' Comforts Fund and friends, and a great crowd awaited her arrival, included being the Mayoress Miss Cracknell, who voiced the cordial nature of the welcome 'Home Sweet Home' was played, and the occasion was also signalised by the Wulka Pumping Station whistle sending out it's greetings.
The Maitland Daily Mercury Thursday 12 June 1919 page 4
Staff-Nurse Eva Mears, daughter of Mrs. W Mears of Oakhampton, who has been absent for about three years, returned to Maitland by the Brisbane Mail last evening, and received a warm welcome at the hads of a considerable gathering of Oakhampton friends. She is suffering from the effects of a serious illness contracted in Salonika when nursing the soldiers, but is able to walk with the aid of a stick. She has been granted four days' leave prior to returning to Randwick Military Hospital for treatment. Miss Mears was welcomed at the station by Mr. H. Brown, president of the Oakhampton Reception and Presentation Committee, Mrs. Wilson, president of the Nurses Comforts Fund, Signaller Don Scobie, on behalf of the returned soldiers, by the Rev. M.L. Johnson of behalf of the Congregation Church and by Messrs. W Ellis and M Scobie, on behalf of friends and neighbours.
As the car in which she was conveyed home passed along, Staff Nurse Mears was heartily cheered. Her home-coming was indeed a cheerful one. The old home was beautifully decorated by members of the Nurses' Comforts Fund and friends, and a great crowd awaited her arrival, included being the Mayoress Miss Cracknell, who voiced the cordial nature of the welcome 'Home Sweet Home' was played, and the occasion was also signalised by the Wulka Pumping Station whistle sending out it's greetings.
The Maitland Daily Mercury Thursday 12 June 1919 page 4
MEDWELL nee MOORE, Rebecca
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1874 in Pleasant Creek, Vic.
Daughter of James MOORE and Rebecca nee HAMILTON
Married William James MEDWELL in 1897 - He died the same year
Sister of Mrs. P HUCKER
Of Dubbo, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 28 November 1916
Embarked 6 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Aged 39 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 5 February 1919 per ‘Karmala’
Appointment Terminated 20 June 1919
Died 14 April 1958 in Victoria
Resided St. Kilda, Vic.
Cremated 15 April 1958 at Springvale Botanical Gardens, Vic. and ashes scattered
AANS
Born 1874 in Pleasant Creek, Vic.
Daughter of James MOORE and Rebecca nee HAMILTON
Married William James MEDWELL in 1897 - He died the same year
Sister of Mrs. P HUCKER
Of Dubbo, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 28 November 1916
Embarked 6 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’
Aged 39 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 5 February 1919 per ‘Karmala’
Appointment Terminated 20 June 1919
Died 14 April 1958 in Victoria
Resided St. Kilda, Vic.
Cremated 15 April 1958 at Springvale Botanical Gardens, Vic. and ashes scattered
MEGGY, Margaret Helen
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 at Sydney, NSW Daughter of Percy R MEGGY and Sarah Myrtle nee BOON Of 23 Austin St, Neutral Bay, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting 10 August 1915 Enlisted 10 August 1915 Embarkation 21 August 1915 from Sydney per ‘Morea’ Aged 25 years Served in Egypt, France & England Returned to Australia 24 August 1918 per ‘D20’ Nursing Staff Appointment terminated 30 November 1918 Married William SCOENFELD in Settle, USA in 1926 Naturalized as USA Citizen Came to Australia for a visit with her daughter in 1936 www.awm.gov.au H15746 |
A cable from Seattle, U.S.A., announces the marriage on November 6 of Margaret Helen Meggy, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. Meggy, of Cremorne, to William Schoenfeld, of Seattle, U.S.A. where they will permanently reside, after touring Vancouver.
Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 19 November 1925 page 5
Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 19 November 1925 page 5
MELDRUM, Henrietta Margaret
Sister
AANS
Born 1886 at Sydney, NSW
Daughter of James MELDRUM and Henrietta Somerville nee BAXTER
Of Elva St, Strathfield, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 June 1915
Embarked 25 September 1916
Aged 28 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 4 April 1919 per ‘Ascanius’
Discharged as medically unfit 30 May 1919
Married Basil Thomas Russell BENNETT in 1919
Died 18 July 1973 at Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW
Aged 87 years
Late of Balgowlah, NSW
AANS
Born 1886 at Sydney, NSW
Daughter of James MELDRUM and Henrietta Somerville nee BAXTER
Of Elva St, Strathfield, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 June 1915
Embarked 25 September 1916
Aged 28 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 4 April 1919 per ‘Ascanius’
Discharged as medically unfit 30 May 1919
Married Basil Thomas Russell BENNETT in 1919
Died 18 July 1973 at Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW
Aged 87 years
Late of Balgowlah, NSW
MELLOWSHIP, Chloride Mary
Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1892 at Broken Hill, NSW Daughter of James MELLOWSHIP and Mary nee REYNOLDS Of 115 Gloster St, Subiaco, WA Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Kalgoorlie, 1 year Coolgardie Enlisted 20 November 1916 Embarked 18 December 1916 Aged 24 years Served in Egypt Discharged in Egypt at own request 16 March 1917 due to marriage in Egypt Did not marry Resided 7 Sydney Road, Manly, NSW in 1950 Died 1977 in Queensland Photograph Truth (NSW) Sunday 22 October 1950 page 2 |
The many goldfields friends of Nurse Mellowship will be interested to know that after returning from Egypt she took up duty in Sydney. Unfortunately she contracted a severe attack of pneumonic influenza, but I am glad to say she has quite recovered, and is now on duty again at the quarantine hospital, The Heads, Sydney.
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 09 May 1919 page 1
Kalgoorlie Miner Friday 09 May 1919 page 1
MELROSE, Marcella Christine
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 in Hay, NSW
Daughter of George MELROSE and Julia nee SENNETT
Of Hay, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 21 November 1916
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 28 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 24 April 1919 per ‘Derbyshire’
Discharged as medically unfit 15 October 1919
Listed on Hay and Districts Honour Roll
Married John Harrower BRODRICK in 1925
Died 18 July 1966 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Hampton, Vic.
AANS
Born 1888 in Hay, NSW
Daughter of George MELROSE and Julia nee SENNETT
Of Hay, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 21 November 1916
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 28 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 24 April 1919 per ‘Derbyshire’
Discharged as medically unfit 15 October 1919
Listed on Hay and Districts Honour Roll
Married John Harrower BRODRICK in 1925
Died 18 July 1966 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided Hampton, Vic.
MELVIL, Cora Anastasia
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 at Gunnedah, NSW
Daughter of Samuel MELVIL and Mary nee DARCEY
Of Thornbury, Gunnedah, NSW
Aged 31 years
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 20 September 1916
Embarked 2nd October 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Nestor’
Sea transport duties on Nestor, Ulysses, Demostheneas, Malta & Medic
Also served in Bombay & England
Served in India from 14 November 1918
Returned to Australia 27 December 1919 per 'Medic'
Discharged as medically unfit 04 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 29 October 1967 at Bondi Junction, NSW
Nurse Cora Melvil, with her two sisters, Lily and Blanche, manage a private hospital at Coraki.
Catholic Press Thursday 15 September 1921 page 29
AANS
Born 1884 at Gunnedah, NSW
Daughter of Samuel MELVIL and Mary nee DARCEY
Of Thornbury, Gunnedah, NSW
Aged 31 years
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 20 September 1916
Embarked 2nd October 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Nestor’
Sea transport duties on Nestor, Ulysses, Demostheneas, Malta & Medic
Also served in Bombay & England
Served in India from 14 November 1918
Returned to Australia 27 December 1919 per 'Medic'
Discharged as medically unfit 04 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 29 October 1967 at Bondi Junction, NSW
Nurse Cora Melvil, with her two sisters, Lily and Blanche, manage a private hospital at Coraki.
Catholic Press Thursday 15 September 1921 page 29
MELVILLE, Ellen Christina
Staff Nurse
AANS Born Carlton, Vic. Daughter of John MELVILLE Of 753 Drummond St., North Carlton, Vic. Aged 29 years Trained at Melbourne Hosptial Embarked 12 June 1917 per "Mooltan" to travel to Port Said, arriving on the 19th June 1917 then transferred to the "Chagnes" to travel through the Suez Canal to arrive at Salonica, Greece on the 30th July 1917, where she was posted to the 66th General Hospital. After more than 6 months continuous service she embarked on the ship "Carisbrook" for Marseilles and later leave in the UK. 10th February 1919 saw her posted to 3 Australian Army Hospital, Dartford. Returned to Australia 05 August 1919 per 'Miltiades' Appointment terminated 04 October 1919 Married C C MOLLER Died September 1972 Aged 84 years Buried 05 September 1972 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boronia Wall K Niche 352 Read more here |

Mentioned in despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1467, position 32
Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 7228, position 6
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1467, position 32
Date of London Gazette: 5 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 7228, position 6
MELVILLE, Flora
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Brunswick, Victoria
Daughter of Donald MELVILLE and Catherine nee McKAY
Of 438 Albion St, Brunswick, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne Per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 35 yeas
Served at Bombay India, & England
Returned to Australia per ‘Euripides’ 25 April 1919
Appointment Terminated 19 June 1919
Died 04 April 1949 in Vic.
Resided Kew, Vic.
Buried 05 April 1949 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Tristania Garden G4 Bed 5 Rose 54
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AANS
Born Brunswick, Victoria
Daughter of Donald MELVILLE and Catherine nee McKAY
Of 438 Albion St, Brunswick, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 December 1916
Embarked 26 December 1916 from Melbourne Per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 35 yeas
Served at Bombay India, & England
Returned to Australia per ‘Euripides’ 25 April 1919
Appointment Terminated 19 June 1919
Died 04 April 1949 in Vic.
Resided Kew, Vic.
Buried 05 April 1949 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Tristania Garden G4 Bed 5 Rose 54
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MENHENNETT, Edith May
Sister
AANS Born 15 June 1879 at Kapunda, South Australia Daughter of Alfred MENHENNETT and Hannah nee HARDING Of Kapunda, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse Enlisted 21 November 1914 Embarked 5 December 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Kyarra’ Aged 36 years Served in Egypt, England & France Mentioned in Dispatches Returned to Australia 31 May 1919 per ‘Wandilla’ Appointment Terminated 15 August 1919 Did not marry Died 18 February 1962 at Leabrook, SA Aged 82 years Resided Leabrook, SA Buried Centennial Park Cemetery Derrick Gardens Path 20 Grave 562 Photograph http://www.healthmuseumsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Edith-Menhennett.jpg |

Kapunda Nurses Honoured.
Royal Red Cross Distinctions.
The pleasing intimation was received in the cable news published on Saturday morning last that Sister E. Menhenett, of Kapunda, was one of six Australian nurses who had been chosen to receive the Royal Red Cross, second class, for services rendered during the war. Beyond the inclusion of Miss Menhennett' name in the list nothing is known, and in the letters received at home there is no information which would give any indication for what the award has been made. It is a matter for congratulation, however, that a Kapunda lady has been so honoured. Sister Menhenett is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Menhennett and she was trained at the Adelaide Hospital. Soon after the war broke out she volunteered for nursing duty and she served for many months in Egypt. Then she
had a short holiday in Great Britain and afterwards was attached to the staff of one of the military hospitals in London.
Kapunda Herald Friday 09 June 1916 page 2
A WELCOME HOME.
One of the most successful functions held in Kapunda for some time was one organized by the Progress Association in honour of Sister Edith Menhennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Menhennett of Kapunda, and which took place in the Methodist Lecture Hall on Thursday night of last week. There was a crowded attendance over which the Mayor presided. The size of the gathering was an indication of the desire by the Kapunda people to do honour to a lady who has devoted two years to the nursing of the wounded and sick at the war and who, in the course of her duties, has won the Royal Red Cross as a mark of her distinction. She came home on a flying| visit of less than a week while the transport on which she made the voyage to Australia was staying in Melbourne. Speeches expressing admiration for Sister Menhennett and for the splendid achievements by Australian nurses its the grand work of attending to the soldiers were made by the Mayor, Mr. T. Warner (Progress Association), Dr. Riddell (medical and nursing professions), Mr. H. Hughes (League of Loyal Women), Mr. C. B. O'Reilly (Red Cross and Cheer Up Societies), and Mr. S, E. Hancock (other bodies). Mr. Menhennett, replying for his daughter, said the first ten months of her work was done in Egypt, and no one, who had not been there, could realize the hardships of the first period of the war. It was the opinion of all soldiers who bad come back that the Australian nurses were second to none.
Royal Red Cross Distinctions.
The pleasing intimation was received in the cable news published on Saturday morning last that Sister E. Menhenett, of Kapunda, was one of six Australian nurses who had been chosen to receive the Royal Red Cross, second class, for services rendered during the war. Beyond the inclusion of Miss Menhennett' name in the list nothing is known, and in the letters received at home there is no information which would give any indication for what the award has been made. It is a matter for congratulation, however, that a Kapunda lady has been so honoured. Sister Menhenett is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Menhennett and she was trained at the Adelaide Hospital. Soon after the war broke out she volunteered for nursing duty and she served for many months in Egypt. Then she
had a short holiday in Great Britain and afterwards was attached to the staff of one of the military hospitals in London.
Kapunda Herald Friday 09 June 1916 page 2
A WELCOME HOME.
One of the most successful functions held in Kapunda for some time was one organized by the Progress Association in honour of Sister Edith Menhennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Menhennett of Kapunda, and which took place in the Methodist Lecture Hall on Thursday night of last week. There was a crowded attendance over which the Mayor presided. The size of the gathering was an indication of the desire by the Kapunda people to do honour to a lady who has devoted two years to the nursing of the wounded and sick at the war and who, in the course of her duties, has won the Royal Red Cross as a mark of her distinction. She came home on a flying| visit of less than a week while the transport on which she made the voyage to Australia was staying in Melbourne. Speeches expressing admiration for Sister Menhennett and for the splendid achievements by Australian nurses its the grand work of attending to the soldiers were made by the Mayor, Mr. T. Warner (Progress Association), Dr. Riddell (medical and nursing professions), Mr. H. Hughes (League of Loyal Women), Mr. C. B. O'Reilly (Red Cross and Cheer Up Societies), and Mr. S, E. Hancock (other bodies). Mr. Menhennett, replying for his daughter, said the first ten months of her work was done in Egypt, and no one, who had not been there, could realize the hardships of the first period of the war. It was the opinion of all soldiers who bad come back that the Australian nurses were second to none.
He thanked them sincerely for the kind words and good wishes expressed toward his daughter. She now had the opportunity to remain in Australia, but when the offer was made her reply was that her place was at the front so long as the war lasted and there was a soldier to nurse— (Loud applause.) The people should be thankful that they lived in South Australia, and they should make sacrifices for those who were fighting for them. At the conclusion of the speeches a short entertainment was provided by Mrs. Oats, and Misses Hughes, Harris, I. Williams, Rees, and J. Kidman. Miss Kidman's recitation, "The little Red Tippet," was particularly appropriate to the occasion and was much appreciated. Supper was served by a number of ladies under the supervision of Mrs. Standen, and Sister Menhennett held quite a reception for the best part of an hour.
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