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TIGHE, Eva Laura
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1870 in Newcastle, NSW
Daughter of Atkinson A P TIGHE and Arrabella Vine nee GROVE
Sister of Mabel CORNISH
Of Walmor, Springdale Rd, Killara, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 October 1915
Embarked 10 November 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 45 years
Served at Australian General Hospital in Egypt
Returned to Australia 31 March 1917 per ‘Benella’
Appointment Terminated 13 August 1917
Living at Cremorne, NSW in 1931
Did not marry
Died 07 November 1934 North Sydney, NSW
AANS
Born 1870 in Newcastle, NSW
Daughter of Atkinson A P TIGHE and Arrabella Vine nee GROVE
Sister of Mabel CORNISH
Of Walmor, Springdale Rd, Killara, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 October 1915
Embarked 10 November 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 45 years
Served at Australian General Hospital in Egypt
Returned to Australia 31 March 1917 per ‘Benella’
Appointment Terminated 13 August 1917
Living at Cremorne, NSW in 1931
Did not marry
Died 07 November 1934 North Sydney, NSW
TILBROOK, Mary MabelSister
AANS Born 07 March 1880 at Red Hill, SA Daughter of Frederick John TILBROOK & Ellen Alma nee TESTEVIN Of 21 Hughes Street, North Unley Graduated RAH 1910 Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 28th September 1916 at Keswick Embarked 25 November 1916 Served in England Returned to Australia per ‘Suevic’ 05 January 1919 Appointment terminated 12 March 1919 Married Henry Calton DAVIS 15 December 1923 at St. Augustine's Church, Unley Died 18 December 1960 at Fullarton, SA Resided Unley Aged 80 years Buried Glen Osmond St. Saviours Anglican Cemetery |
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TILLEY, Florence
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1879 at Warwick, Qld.
Daughter of Thomas TILLEY and Harriette nee LAW
Of 66 Ernest St, North Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 35 years
Served at 3rd Australian General Hospital in Egypt
Returned to Australia 13 March 1916 per ‘Nestor’
Appointment Terminated 28 March 1916
Did not marry
Died 10 July 1957 in North Sydney, NSW
Late of Mosman, NSW
AANS
Born 1879 at Warwick, Qld.
Daughter of Thomas TILLEY and Harriette nee LAW
Of 66 Ernest St, North Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 35 years
Served at 3rd Australian General Hospital in Egypt
Returned to Australia 13 March 1916 per ‘Nestor’
Appointment Terminated 28 March 1916
Did not marry
Died 10 July 1957 in North Sydney, NSW
Late of Mosman, NSW
TILTON, Mabel (May)
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Staff Nurse
AANS No 1 Australian General Hospital Born 1888 at Clunes, Vic. Daughter of Thomas Henry TILTON and Mabel nee MARK Of Winchelsea, Vic. Aged 31 years Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Trained at Launceston General Hospital Enlisted 04 August 1915 Embarked 04 August 1915 from Sydney per 'Kashgar' Served in Egypt, England and France Returned to Australia 22 May 1918 Appointment terminated 25 November 1918 Died 19 May 1964 in Canterbury, Vic. Late of Canterbury, Vic. Cremated 22 May 1964 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery - no further details Read more here |
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"THE GREY BATTALION." by May Tilton
published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney;
310 pages, 6/-.
Australians everywhere owe a good deal to Messrs. Angus and Robertson for the special manner in
which they are producing books of real Australian interest. Their books on the war, from various
angles, have captivated the real reading public, and now comes another very excellent book, telling
of the war from the pen of a hospital sister.
Field-Marhal Sir W. R. Birdwood, popularly known among the Australians as "Birdie," in his foreword, says:-"I have read with great interest Miss Tilton's vivid description of her war reminiscences. " They
recall to memory recollections of the" devotion to duty shown by our Army Nursing Service
throughout many different theatres of war - a devotion that, sustained and uplifted our men
through many dark and difficult days. It carries through its pages a sense of privilege felt at being
able to give such splendid support to our men -a sense which, in spite of hardship endured, enabled Miss Tilton and those associated with her to carry on with courage to the end, and gain experiences which I know they are proud to remember. I feel sure this book will make a wide appeal to numerous readers, and I wish It every success."
published by Angus and Robertson, Sydney;
310 pages, 6/-.
Australians everywhere owe a good deal to Messrs. Angus and Robertson for the special manner in
which they are producing books of real Australian interest. Their books on the war, from various
angles, have captivated the real reading public, and now comes another very excellent book, telling
of the war from the pen of a hospital sister.
Field-Marhal Sir W. R. Birdwood, popularly known among the Australians as "Birdie," in his foreword, says:-"I have read with great interest Miss Tilton's vivid description of her war reminiscences. " They
recall to memory recollections of the" devotion to duty shown by our Army Nursing Service
throughout many different theatres of war - a devotion that, sustained and uplifted our men
through many dark and difficult days. It carries through its pages a sense of privilege felt at being
able to give such splendid support to our men -a sense which, in spite of hardship endured, enabled Miss Tilton and those associated with her to carry on with courage to the end, and gain experiences which I know they are proud to remember. I feel sure this book will make a wide appeal to numerous readers, and I wish It every success."
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The backbone of this narrative, as readers will have already gathered, is the diary of an Australian Army Sister during the war, from August, 1915, to the end. Miss Tilton served in Egypt, England, France, and Flanders.
Miss Tilton was well equipped for the work she undertook, and did so well. She had served in a general hospital for five years, and well understood the necessity for care and attention. Her tender heart and her fine character, two "very essential features in a good nurse, won her the respect and affection of all who came under her care. Referring to the first 20,000 who left Australia for the front, she writes:-"A feeling of thankfulness filled my heart that I was free to offer my services and follow these men." That spirit pulsates through every page of this narrative, which is told in the true conversational style which carries the reader forward with ever increasing interest. Through Sister Tilton's eyes the reader sees the war and the troops not only from a different, but from a very interesting angle, where in are seen the cheerfulness, the humor, the endurance, the unselfishness, as well as the heroism and the agony, which the Australian troops went through. In addition, we get an unconscious portrait of an Australian Nursing Sister of whom all Australians may well be proud. One of the best books which the war has produced from the Australian standpoint. The World's News Wednesday 03 January 1934 page 35 |
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TIMMS, Mary Charlotte
Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Born 05 January 1875 in Robertson District, NSW
Daughter of Joseph W TIMMS and Charlotte nee VANDENBERGH
Of Lismore, NSW and later Of Skinners Creek, Nashua, NSW
Trained in at Coast Hospital, Sydney, NSW January 1903 to February 1906
Private nursing in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
Was in South Africa when war broke and on arriving in England nursed at Kitchener and Gratham Hospitals.
She then proceeded to France and nursed at Stationary and General Hospitals as well as Casualty Clearing Stations.
Enlisted 11 June 1915
Spent nearly 4 years in France
To 7 General Hospital
3 General Hospital 12 September 1916
2/1 S Mid CCS 14 March 1917
11 Stationary Hospital 09 September 1917
Promoted to Acting Sister 01 March 1918
To Abbeville 17 May 1918
41 Stationary Hospital 19 May 1918
56 CCS 26 May 1918
12 Stationary Hospital 03 September 1918
56 CCS 10 September 1918
4 General Hospital 15 November 1918
To England for demobilization 30 May 1919
Returned to Australia per 'Friederichsruhe' 09 July 1919
Appointment terminated 14 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 09 August 1949 at her residence at Rockdale, NSW
Aged 75 years
Buried Woronora Crematroium
(CONDOLENCES of district friends are extended to Mr. J. C. Timms, of Kurrajong, in the loss of his eldest sister, Miss Mary Charlotte Timms, who passed away at her residence at Rockdale on August 9, in her 75th year. A native of the Robertson district, deceased trained at the Coast Hospital for the nursing profession, serving as a nurse in various parts of N.S.W., Queensland and New Zealand before volunteering from South Africa for service in World War I. As a member of Queen Alexandra's Nursing Corps she served for nearly four years in France and Belgium, being one of the survivors from a bombed casualty station on one occasion, and on her return was matron of the Byron Hospital at Bangalow, on the Richmond River, for some years. After her retirement she did a great deal of work for the N.E.S. and other organisations in World War II, and the Rockdale branch of the
R.S.L. provided a fitting tribute in a guard of honour and a special wreath at the funeral, which moved to the Woronora Crematorium after a service in St. John's, Rochdale, on August 11.
Windsor and Richmond Gazette Wednesday 24 August 1949 page 1
SISTER M. C. TIMMS
Sister Mary C. Timms died suddenly at her residence, Rockdale Sydney. She was born in the Robertson district and while living at Borry with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Timms, decided to take up nursing, in which profession she served in N. S. W., Queensland, 'New Zealand and South Africa. She enlisted from South Africa in the first World War and, in England, joined the Queen Alexandra Nursing Corps. She served for four years in France and Belgium. She held four military decorations.
Sister Timms was buried at Rockdale. Rockdale branch of the R.S.L. accorded her a military funeral. The Council of the Municipality of Rockdale have placed on record its appreciation of her work and service.
She is survived by five brothers and four sisters. Brothers include Charles (Pearce's Creek) and Richard (Nashua). Among her sisters are Mrs. A. J. Kirkland (Ballina;and Mrs. F. Dawes and Mrs. D.Gilmore (Tweed River).
Northern Star Wednesday 07 September 1949 page 4
TIMMS Mary Charlotte -August 9 1949 at her residence 4 Bestlo Street Rcckdale (Returned Sister 1914 1918 War) beloved Daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte Timms (formerly of Richmond River and Berry) dear sister of Joseph Richard Tot Arthur Louie Charles Birdie Claudie and Jack A' rest
TIMMS -The Relatives and Friends of the late MARY CHARLOTTE TIMMS of 4 Bestie Street Rockdale are Invited to attend her Funeral which will leave St John s Church of England Prince s Highway Rockdale Tomorrow (Thursday) Morning alter benlee commencing at 9.30 o’clock for the Crematorium Woronora.
Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 10 August 1949 page 22
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Born 05 January 1875 in Robertson District, NSW
Daughter of Joseph W TIMMS and Charlotte nee VANDENBERGH
Of Lismore, NSW and later Of Skinners Creek, Nashua, NSW
Trained in at Coast Hospital, Sydney, NSW January 1903 to February 1906
Private nursing in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
Was in South Africa when war broke and on arriving in England nursed at Kitchener and Gratham Hospitals.
She then proceeded to France and nursed at Stationary and General Hospitals as well as Casualty Clearing Stations.
Enlisted 11 June 1915
Spent nearly 4 years in France
To 7 General Hospital
3 General Hospital 12 September 1916
2/1 S Mid CCS 14 March 1917
11 Stationary Hospital 09 September 1917
Promoted to Acting Sister 01 March 1918
To Abbeville 17 May 1918
41 Stationary Hospital 19 May 1918
56 CCS 26 May 1918
12 Stationary Hospital 03 September 1918
56 CCS 10 September 1918
4 General Hospital 15 November 1918
To England for demobilization 30 May 1919
Returned to Australia per 'Friederichsruhe' 09 July 1919
Appointment terminated 14 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 09 August 1949 at her residence at Rockdale, NSW
Aged 75 years
Buried Woronora Crematroium
(CONDOLENCES of district friends are extended to Mr. J. C. Timms, of Kurrajong, in the loss of his eldest sister, Miss Mary Charlotte Timms, who passed away at her residence at Rockdale on August 9, in her 75th year. A native of the Robertson district, deceased trained at the Coast Hospital for the nursing profession, serving as a nurse in various parts of N.S.W., Queensland and New Zealand before volunteering from South Africa for service in World War I. As a member of Queen Alexandra's Nursing Corps she served for nearly four years in France and Belgium, being one of the survivors from a bombed casualty station on one occasion, and on her return was matron of the Byron Hospital at Bangalow, on the Richmond River, for some years. After her retirement she did a great deal of work for the N.E.S. and other organisations in World War II, and the Rockdale branch of the
R.S.L. provided a fitting tribute in a guard of honour and a special wreath at the funeral, which moved to the Woronora Crematorium after a service in St. John's, Rochdale, on August 11.
Windsor and Richmond Gazette Wednesday 24 August 1949 page 1
SISTER M. C. TIMMS
Sister Mary C. Timms died suddenly at her residence, Rockdale Sydney. She was born in the Robertson district and while living at Borry with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Timms, decided to take up nursing, in which profession she served in N. S. W., Queensland, 'New Zealand and South Africa. She enlisted from South Africa in the first World War and, in England, joined the Queen Alexandra Nursing Corps. She served for four years in France and Belgium. She held four military decorations.
Sister Timms was buried at Rockdale. Rockdale branch of the R.S.L. accorded her a military funeral. The Council of the Municipality of Rockdale have placed on record its appreciation of her work and service.
She is survived by five brothers and four sisters. Brothers include Charles (Pearce's Creek) and Richard (Nashua). Among her sisters are Mrs. A. J. Kirkland (Ballina;and Mrs. F. Dawes and Mrs. D.Gilmore (Tweed River).
Northern Star Wednesday 07 September 1949 page 4
TIMMS Mary Charlotte -August 9 1949 at her residence 4 Bestlo Street Rcckdale (Returned Sister 1914 1918 War) beloved Daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte Timms (formerly of Richmond River and Berry) dear sister of Joseph Richard Tot Arthur Louie Charles Birdie Claudie and Jack A' rest
TIMMS -The Relatives and Friends of the late MARY CHARLOTTE TIMMS of 4 Bestie Street Rockdale are Invited to attend her Funeral which will leave St John s Church of England Prince s Highway Rockdale Tomorrow (Thursday) Morning alter benlee commencing at 9.30 o’clock for the Crematorium Woronora.
Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 10 August 1949 page 22
