WADDELL, Ethel May
Sister
AANS
Born 1878 in Donald, Vic.
Daughter of William John WADDELL and Martha Jane nee AITCHESON
Of 131 Wattle Rd, Malvern, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Hamilton Hospital
Enlisted 1 May 1917
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 37 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 25 November 1919 per ‘Benalla’
Appointment Terminated 21 February 1920
Married Hugh John Munro CAMPBELL MLA on 09 June 1920
Widowed 20 October 1921
Died 06 July 1965 Cambrian Hill, Vic.
Late of Balwyn, Vic.
AANS
Born 1878 in Donald, Vic.
Daughter of William John WADDELL and Martha Jane nee AITCHESON
Of 131 Wattle Rd, Malvern, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Hamilton Hospital
Enlisted 1 May 1917
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 37 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 25 November 1919 per ‘Benalla’
Appointment Terminated 21 February 1920
Married Hugh John Munro CAMPBELL MLA on 09 June 1920
Widowed 20 October 1921
Died 06 July 1965 Cambrian Hill, Vic.
Late of Balwyn, Vic.
WAIT, N McL
Queen Alexanandra Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
WAKEFIELD, Jessie
Sister
AANS
Born 02 February 1885 at Currency Creek, SA
Daughter of Murat WAKEFIELD and Constance Susan nee VARCOE
Of Goolwa, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 30 July 1915 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 6 August 1915
Aged 30 years
Served in Egypt, Bombay, France & England
Returned to Australia 6 August 1919 per ‘Lucie Weerman’ Nursing Duties
Appointment terminated 27 October 1919
Married Alan Edward WOODS 11 October 1922 at St. John's Church, Adelaide
Died 22 August 1956 at Adelaide, SA
Aged 70 years
Resided Woodville Park, SA
Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery - remains collected
Sister Jessie Wakefield returned home on Monday evening after four years' service — 12 months in Egypt six months in India, and the remaining two and a half years in France and England. The ball was crowded with visitors from the surrounding localities. A guard of honor composed of Goolwa returned soldiers was formed. Sister Wakefield had had a strenuous time since she left Australia, including several attacks of fever. Many Goolwa soldiers were nursed by her while in hospital. She was the only nurse south of Mount Barker who went to the front. Sister Wakefield gave a brief account of her experiences.
Southern Argus Thursday 21 August 1919 page 3
AANS
Born 02 February 1885 at Currency Creek, SA
Daughter of Murat WAKEFIELD and Constance Susan nee VARCOE
Of Goolwa, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 30 July 1915 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 6 August 1915
Aged 30 years
Served in Egypt, Bombay, France & England
Returned to Australia 6 August 1919 per ‘Lucie Weerman’ Nursing Duties
Appointment terminated 27 October 1919
Married Alan Edward WOODS 11 October 1922 at St. John's Church, Adelaide
Died 22 August 1956 at Adelaide, SA
Aged 70 years
Resided Woodville Park, SA
Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery - remains collected
Sister Jessie Wakefield returned home on Monday evening after four years' service — 12 months in Egypt six months in India, and the remaining two and a half years in France and England. The ball was crowded with visitors from the surrounding localities. A guard of honor composed of Goolwa returned soldiers was formed. Sister Wakefield had had a strenuous time since she left Australia, including several attacks of fever. Many Goolwa soldiers were nursed by her while in hospital. She was the only nurse south of Mount Barker who went to the front. Sister Wakefield gave a brief account of her experiences.
Southern Argus Thursday 21 August 1919 page 3
WAKEFORD, Muriel Leontine
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Sister
AANS Born 1887 at Bathurst, NSW Daughter of Henry George WAKEFORD and Ellen nee DALY Of Woolongong, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse Enlisted 7 November 1914 in Sydney Embarked 5 December 1914 from Sydney per ‘Kyarra’ Aged 27 years Served on hospital ships Resigned on 28 June 1916 in England due to Marriage Married Raymond Gustave SERGEANT in 1916 in London, England In July 1923 living Kenya Colony, British East Africa Died 06 June 1965 in Sussex, England Read more here http://illawarraremembers.com/tag/muriel-wakeford/ |
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NURSE WAKEFORD, who is on one of the hospital ships at the Dardanelles, writing from Alexandria to a friend in Sydney, says: 'So many more doctors and nurses are wanted. I cannot understand why more do not come from Australia. The men were in a much worse condition this week than our first lot, and many more deaths occurred. The poor men in the trenches, living for a week at a time without sleep or a wash, and very little food, and eventually getting these terrible wounds — it makes one wonder if it is worth the cost. . . . The Australians are spoken of highly in every quarter. They are called the 'die-hard Australians ' and I tell you they do die hard, too. There should not be one person in Australia not doing his or her part to save the burden of these men, for no one knows except those who see it how hard it is. I had 100 patients, and dressed the greater part of them myself, so you can imagine how busy I was.
Sydney Mail Wednesday 07 July 1915 page 7
Sydney Mail Wednesday 07 July 1915 page 7
A Letter from Sister Wakeford.
Sister Wakeford, writing from Gazireh Hospital says : — We arrived here last Thursday. (All the Sisters who were on their way to England to join the R.A.M.C. are now staying at a big hotel, waiting for orders. There are such crowds of them. Five parcels were here for me and now I think I have received all that have been sent, also the towels and handkerchiefs bought with the boys money, and Jane Rees knitting. I am in charge of an officers ward. We have a Mount Keira boy in, a lieutenant Appleby, for a slight operation, also a lad named Dare from Dapto. Last night the crowd from Lemnos. Lasted. Saw Dr Barton, he looks well. I have a very great number of the boys to look up, I expect the most of them are at Tel el Kebir. There are such crowds of Australians here, they seem as numerous as the natives. Nearly all Sydney Hospital nurses seem to be here, both past and present. 10th February.— Yesterday all the N.S.W people received their Xmas presents.
One of the Sisters is going to write and thank the ladies that sent the presents from Wollongong, which I distributed to the girls. I am afraid my letters will be tame to what they were when I was on board the Gascon. Things are very quiet, and once again the boys are longing for what they call a scrap. 12th— Yesterday
brought two letters, one dated January 1915, the other January 1916, A year between. About that 'Graham and Lewis'. While away Sister Durham took them to the base army post office, where they send parcels from and who knows what will become of them. 28th February .-We are moving out of Gazirch this week, and who knows where
we are going pital has been found unsuitable to the defective sewerage Mr. Cowie last week. He had been promoted to captain. Yesterday I received a card from one of Mr Cowie's sons (Port Kembla). He is wanting to see me, if he can give Qurte a number of the boys whose addresses I took when in Wednesday. They have either been to see me or sent cards saying they would come as soon as possible. Today I had a change of duty. Went on the train to Ishmalia. We called also at Tel-el-Kehir for patients, there is not a great deal of sickness now. We brought back 60 this is small considering the great number of men at these places. From there you can see
part of the (Great Bitter Lakes). It is all well there. Our boys are all hoping to get to France, and of course if they can. I met Mr. Oliver on the train.
22nd Feb.— Just received confirmation to go to Alexandria, Mrs ? brother had left for home and just got here, and I have not heard about Sutton's boys. Just heard that Mr. Oliver is here doing duty on the ambulance train. Heard the gratitude of how well he cooked, and all the nurses agree that it is not right for people to be doing so much for the nurses, as they are all well trained and can get all they require but people's great kindness is very much appreciated, but the Red Cross is doing such great work for the people that every effort should be made to strengthen that splendid organization.
Illawarra Mercury, Friday 7 April 1916 page 2
Sister Wakeford, writing from Gazireh Hospital says : — We arrived here last Thursday. (All the Sisters who were on their way to England to join the R.A.M.C. are now staying at a big hotel, waiting for orders. There are such crowds of them. Five parcels were here for me and now I think I have received all that have been sent, also the towels and handkerchiefs bought with the boys money, and Jane Rees knitting. I am in charge of an officers ward. We have a Mount Keira boy in, a lieutenant Appleby, for a slight operation, also a lad named Dare from Dapto. Last night the crowd from Lemnos. Lasted. Saw Dr Barton, he looks well. I have a very great number of the boys to look up, I expect the most of them are at Tel el Kebir. There are such crowds of Australians here, they seem as numerous as the natives. Nearly all Sydney Hospital nurses seem to be here, both past and present. 10th February.— Yesterday all the N.S.W people received their Xmas presents.
One of the Sisters is going to write and thank the ladies that sent the presents from Wollongong, which I distributed to the girls. I am afraid my letters will be tame to what they were when I was on board the Gascon. Things are very quiet, and once again the boys are longing for what they call a scrap. 12th— Yesterday
brought two letters, one dated January 1915, the other January 1916, A year between. About that 'Graham and Lewis'. While away Sister Durham took them to the base army post office, where they send parcels from and who knows what will become of them. 28th February .-We are moving out of Gazirch this week, and who knows where
we are going pital has been found unsuitable to the defective sewerage Mr. Cowie last week. He had been promoted to captain. Yesterday I received a card from one of Mr Cowie's sons (Port Kembla). He is wanting to see me, if he can give Qurte a number of the boys whose addresses I took when in Wednesday. They have either been to see me or sent cards saying they would come as soon as possible. Today I had a change of duty. Went on the train to Ishmalia. We called also at Tel-el-Kehir for patients, there is not a great deal of sickness now. We brought back 60 this is small considering the great number of men at these places. From there you can see
part of the (Great Bitter Lakes). It is all well there. Our boys are all hoping to get to France, and of course if they can. I met Mr. Oliver on the train.
22nd Feb.— Just received confirmation to go to Alexandria, Mrs ? brother had left for home and just got here, and I have not heard about Sutton's boys. Just heard that Mr. Oliver is here doing duty on the ambulance train. Heard the gratitude of how well he cooked, and all the nurses agree that it is not right for people to be doing so much for the nurses, as they are all well trained and can get all they require but people's great kindness is very much appreciated, but the Red Cross is doing such great work for the people that every effort should be made to strengthen that splendid organization.
Illawarra Mercury, Friday 7 April 1916 page 2
WAKLEY, Victoria
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Sister
AANS Born 1888 in Melbourne, Vic. Daughter of Mr. Victor James WAKLEY and Elizabeth nee BRADLEY Of 244 Malvern Road, Prahan, Vic. Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Melbourne Hospital Enlisted 15 May 1915 Embarked 18 May 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 27 years Served in Egypt, France, Italy & England Returned to Australia 17 April 1919 per ‘Anchises’ Appointment terminated 1 July 1919 Married Donald William DRYSDALE in 1930 in Vic. Died 16 July 1974 at St. Annes Private Hospital, St. Kilda, Vic. Cremated 19 July 1974 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery Photograph courtesy of Bronwyn Roberts |
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WAKLEY, Violet Olive/Olivia
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 28 June 1894 at Melbourne, Vic. Daughter of Victor James WAKLEY an Olivia Bryson nee CROKER Of 244 Malvern Rd, Prahram, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting 21 April 1917 Embarked 12 June 1918 from Melbourne per ‘Karoola’ Served as nursing staff on board hospital ship 'Karoola' Returned to Australia 29 January 1919 per ‘Karoola’ Appointment Terminated 7 March 1919 Married Lionel Harry DAWSON 29 December 1928 at St. John's Church of England Died 13 March 1983 in Cheltenham Vic. Late of Carrum, Vic. Cremated 16 March 1983 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered Photograph courtesy of Faye Threlfall |
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Miss Violet Olive Wakley, who, prior to her marriage was sister-in-charge of the Baby Centre at Northcote, succeeded in gaining an original note with her wedding cake, which was presented by Mrs. Bladwen, of Korumburra, where she is to make her home. Her marriage to Mr. Lionel Harry Dawson, youngest son of the late Mr. C. H. Dawson, of Dandenong, was celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Latrobe street, on Saturday evening. Both the bride and bridegroom are very keen anglers, and have whipped most of the trout streams in Victoria. They are spending their honeymoon fishing in the district around the Eildon Weir, and when they set out carried a 12 ft. light boat on top of the car. The cake was specially designed to signify this hobby as its chief ornament, and was a complete representation of a sporting camp with a stream running through, in which fish could be seen. Fish of all sizes decorated the cake. A motor car was parked near the tent, and it carried the registered number of the bride'sown car. The billy over the fire added another realistic touch beneath a green tree shading the tent.'-"Herald."
Alexandra and Yea Standard and Yarck, Gobur, Thornton and Archeron Express Friday 04 January 1929 page 2
Alexandra and Yea Standard and Yarck, Gobur, Thornton and Archeron Express Friday 04 January 1929 page 2
WALDIE, Jessie Turnbull
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1880 in Geelong, Vic.
Daughter of Archibald WALKER and Helen nee FENTON
Sister of Mary Helen WALDIE
Of 152 Power St, Hawthorne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Castlemaine Hospital
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 36 years
Served in Bombay, India
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘Lancashire’
Appointment Terminated 1 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 01 December 1976 in Kew, Vic.
Late of Kew, Vic.
Cremated 03 December 1976 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
AANS
Born 1880 in Geelong, Vic.
Daughter of Archibald WALKER and Helen nee FENTON
Sister of Mary Helen WALDIE
Of 152 Power St, Hawthorne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Castlemaine Hospital
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 36 years
Served in Bombay, India
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘Lancashire’
Appointment Terminated 1 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 01 December 1976 in Kew, Vic.
Late of Kew, Vic.
Cremated 03 December 1976 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
WALDON, Bessie McIntosh
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Sister
AANS Born 1883 in Moe, Vic. Daughter of William WALDON and Christine Jessie nee ROBERTSON Of Morwell, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 27 November 1916 Embarked 6 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’ Aged 27 years Served in France & England Returned to Australia 16 January 1920 per ‘Pt. Maquarie’ Appointment terminated 3 April 1920 Married Arthur Martin HARDIE in 1921 Died 10 January 1966 in Heidelberg, Vic. Buried Cheltenham Cemetery, Vic. |
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WALKER, Beatrice Alice
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Nurse
1st A A Hospital Born 23 December 1882 at Birkenhead, SA Daughter of John Alexander WALKER & Mary Jane nee VINCENT Of 52 Commercial Road, Unley Park Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse at Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 09 November 1915 Embarked 12 November 1915 Served in Abbassia, Heliopolis and Suez Registration with Royal British Nurses Association May 1916 Returned to Australia on Nursing duties per 'Seang Choon' 25 August 1916 Resigned appointment due to marriage 09 September 1916 Married to James (Paddy) WAYLAND 20 January 1917 at St. Columbas Church, Hawthorn Her husband died 10 April 1938 aged 61 years Resided 22 Angas Road, Mitcham, SA Died 17 November 1975 Aged 92 years Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery Buried Mitcham General Cemetery Photograph courtesy of Fay Threlfall Headstone Photograph courtesy of Gravesecrets at your fingertips! |
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WALKER, Elspeth
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1885 in Kingower Station, Rheola, Vic.
Daughter of William WALKER and Mary Elizabeth nee GARRIGAN
Of 17 Elwood St, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Maryborough Hospital
Enlisted 5 April 1917
Embarked 21 April 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Karoola’
Aged 31 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per ‘City of Poonah’
Appointment Terminated 28 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 16 March 1966 in Berwick, Vic.
Late of Berwick Vic.
AANS
Born 1885 in Kingower Station, Rheola, Vic.
Daughter of William WALKER and Mary Elizabeth nee GARRIGAN
Of 17 Elwood St, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Maryborough Hospital
Enlisted 5 April 1917
Embarked 21 April 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Karoola’
Aged 31 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per ‘City of Poonah’
Appointment Terminated 28 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 16 March 1966 in Berwick, Vic.
Late of Berwick Vic.
WALKER, Emily
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Compton WALKER and Emily Sarah nee PHILPS
Of Douglas St, St. Ives, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting 30 March 1917
Embarked 9 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 33 years
Served in Salonika & England
Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 per ‘Karoa’
Appointment Terminated 12 June 1919
Died 22 August 1948 at her residence 'Greentrees' Douglas Street, St. Ives, NSW
Late of Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW
Buried Northern Suburbs Church of England Cemetery
AANS
Born Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Compton WALKER and Emily Sarah nee PHILPS
Of Douglas St, St. Ives, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting 30 March 1917
Embarked 9 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 33 years
Served in Salonika & England
Returned to Australia 8 May 1919 per ‘Karoa’
Appointment Terminated 12 June 1919
Died 22 August 1948 at her residence 'Greentrees' Douglas Street, St. Ives, NSW
Late of Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, NSW
Buried Northern Suburbs Church of England Cemetery
WALKER, Irene McKinnell
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 in Traralgon, Vic Daughter of John Richard WALKER and Mary Elizabeth nee McKINNELL Age 26 years Enlisted 22 August 1916 Embarked 22 August 1916 at Melbourne per “Mooltan” Service in India Promoted to Sister 15 June 1917 Returned to Australia 03 September 1919 per “Innesbrook” Appointment Terminated 15 February 1920 Married BEGG by 1928 and living in Armadale, Vic Died 29 January 1960 in Heidelberg, Vic. Late of Toorak, Vic. Punch Thursday 31 August 1916 page 21 Punch Thursday 17 February 1916 page 17 |
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WALKER, Jean Roberta Benson
Sister
AANS
Born 1881 in Hobart, Tas.
Daughter of Robert WALKER and Eliza Hannah nee AMOS
Sister of Elsie Brenda WALKER
Of Murray St, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 19 September 1917 at Austins Ferry, Tasmania
Embarked 21 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Nestor’
Aged 36 years
Served in England
Returned to Australia 2 March 1919 per ‘Demosthenes’
Appointment Terminated 5 May 1919
Married James SPRENT 31 March 1928 in Tas.
Died September 1961
Aged 80 years
Buried Cornelian Bay Cemetery Derwent Gardens Aust. Imp. Force Arch 4 6 F
AANS
Born 1881 in Hobart, Tas.
Daughter of Robert WALKER and Eliza Hannah nee AMOS
Sister of Elsie Brenda WALKER
Of Murray St, Hobart, Tasmania
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 19 September 1917 at Austins Ferry, Tasmania
Embarked 21 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Nestor’
Aged 36 years
Served in England
Returned to Australia 2 March 1919 per ‘Demosthenes’
Appointment Terminated 5 May 1919
Married James SPRENT 31 March 1928 in Tas.
Died September 1961
Aged 80 years
Buried Cornelian Bay Cemetery Derwent Gardens Aust. Imp. Force Arch 4 6 F
WALKER, Kathleen Home
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1891 in Kyneton, Vic.
Daughter of John WALKER and Emily Home nee PERKIN
Of Darlington, Bayton via Kyneton, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Kyneton District Hospital
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 35 years
Served in Bombay, India at Deccan War Hospital
Returned to Australia 16 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment terminated 15 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 01 July 1976 in Vic.
Late of Balaclava, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery 05 July 1976
AANS
Born 1891 in Kyneton, Vic.
Daughter of John WALKER and Emily Home nee PERKIN
Of Darlington, Bayton via Kyneton, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Kyneton District Hospital
Enlisted 18 June 1917
Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 35 years
Served in Bombay, India at Deccan War Hospital
Returned to Australia 16 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment terminated 15 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 01 July 1976 in Vic.
Late of Balaclava, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery 05 July 1976
WALKER, Kathleen Lucy
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 in Avoca, Vic. Daughter of William WALKER and Mary nee GARRIGAN Of 17 Elwood Street, Brighton, Vic. Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years at Alfred Hospital Enlisted 24 June 1915 Embarked 17 July 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’ Aged 25 years Served at Convalescent Depot, Harefield Park, London, England Returned to Australia per hospital ship 'Kanowna' nursing duties Appointment terminated 25 November 1918 Did not marry Died 04 June 1954 at home - 25 Elwood Street, Brighton, Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Agonis Bed 24 Rose 12 Punch Thursday 29 July 1915 page 21 |
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WALKER, Margaret Harris
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1882 at Woollahara, NSW
Daughter of Rev. William Furnival HARRIS-WALKER and Elizabeth Campbell nee SKINNER
Of 'Ulindra' Thrupp St., Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 12 June 1917
Embarked 13 September 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’
Aged 33 years
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per ‘Hungaria’
Appointment terminated 27 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 26 November 1965 in Gordon, NSW
AANS
Born 1882 at Woollahara, NSW
Daughter of Rev. William Furnival HARRIS-WALKER and Elizabeth Campbell nee SKINNER
Of 'Ulindra' Thrupp St., Neutral Bay, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 12 June 1917
Embarked 13 September 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’
Aged 33 years
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per ‘Hungaria’
Appointment terminated 27 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 26 November 1965 in Gordon, NSW
WALKER, Marion Edith
Staff Nurse/Masseuse
AANS
Born 1879 at Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of Edgar Wright WALKER and Hannah Elizabeth nee SMITH
Of Brisbane, Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Masseuse
Enlisted 3 November 1915
Embarked 10 November 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 36 years
Served in Egypt
1st Australian General Hospital
Returned to Australia 12 May 1916 per ‘Runic’ Nursing Duties
Home Services
Appointment Terminated 29 November 1919
Did not marry
Died 11 December 1967 in Qld.
Aged 88 years
Buried Toowong Cemetery 5-53-22
AANS
Born 1879 at Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of Edgar Wright WALKER and Hannah Elizabeth nee SMITH
Of Brisbane, Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Masseuse
Enlisted 3 November 1915
Embarked 10 November 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 36 years
Served in Egypt
1st Australian General Hospital
Returned to Australia 12 May 1916 per ‘Runic’ Nursing Duties
Home Services
Appointment Terminated 29 November 1919
Did not marry
Died 11 December 1967 in Qld.
Aged 88 years
Buried Toowong Cemetery 5-53-22
WALKER, Marjorie Lundy Dight
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 'Margaret' 1890 in Sydney, NSW Daughter of Rev. John WALKER and Jessie nee DIGHT Of St. Andrews Manse, Ballarat, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 29 August 1916 Embarked 9 September 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 26 years Served in Salonika Returned to Australia 19 April 1919 per ‘Ulimaroa’ Three of her brothers, Arthur, John and Noel were killed in the war Married Eric Osborne Thompson in 1924 in Victoria. Died 8 July 1972 in Gordon, New South Wales. www.awm.gov.au P07189.001 |
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Awarded Greek Medal for Military Merit
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 19 February 1920 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 190, position 22 Date of London Gazette: 26 November 1919 Location in London Gazette: Page 12641, position 3 |
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Miss Marjorie Dight Walker, daughter of the Right Rev. John Walker (Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia) has been advised that she has been awarded the Greek Military Medal. Miss Walker recently returned home, having been engaged as an army nurse with the Salonika expedition for about 18 months.
Queensland Times Friday 29 August 1919 page 6
Queensland Times Friday 29 August 1919 page 6
WALKER, Mary Hay
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 17 Masrch 1889 in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of David WALKER and Jessie nee HAY
Of St George Cres, Drummorne, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 25 September 1917
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 28
Disembarked at Fremantle W.A.
To be quarantined at Quarantine Station at Fremantle
Appointment Terminated 27 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 15 September 1965 in Burwood, NSW
AANS
Born 17 Masrch 1889 in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of David WALKER and Jessie nee HAY
Of St George Cres, Drummorne, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 25 September 1917
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 28
Disembarked at Fremantle W.A.
To be quarantined at Quarantine Station at Fremantle
Appointment Terminated 27 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 15 September 1965 in Burwood, NSW
WALKER, Maud
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 05 March 1880 at Yackandandah, Vic.
Daughter of William WALKER and Mary nee MURPHY
Sister of Mary WALKER
C/O Police Station, Yackandandah, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Wangaratta Hospital
Enlisted 7 November 1917 in Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 37 years
Served in Bombay, India
Colaba War Hospital & King George War Hospital Poona.
Returned to Australia per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment Terminated 12 February 1919
Married John Andrew MINERS in 1922
Died 31 December 1958 in Sea Lake, Vic.
Late of Sea Lake, Vic.
AANS
Born 05 March 1880 at Yackandandah, Vic.
Daughter of William WALKER and Mary nee MURPHY
Sister of Mary WALKER
C/O Police Station, Yackandandah, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Wangaratta Hospital
Enlisted 7 November 1917 in Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 37 years
Served in Bombay, India
Colaba War Hospital & King George War Hospital Poona.
Returned to Australia per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment Terminated 12 February 1919
Married John Andrew MINERS in 1922
Died 31 December 1958 in Sea Lake, Vic.
Late of Sea Lake, Vic.
Buchan Bush Nurse.
OFF TO THE WAR.
Nurse M. Walker, who is shortly about to proceed to the front in connection with Red Cross work, left Buchan on Thursday last en route to Melbourne to report at headquarters. For two years she has been performing her noble work throughout the Buchan district, and the efficient manner in which she carried out her duties, besides being the possessor of a fine character, earned for herself the esteem and appreciation of all the residents throughout the large district. During her term as Bush Nurse many serious cases passed through her hands, and in every instance the patients were by her aid restored to good health ; in fact, it is admitted that not a few of the back blockers owe their existence today to Nurse Walker. On Wednesday night, 5th inst., the departing nurse, who was attired in her Red Cross nursing uniform was tendered a farewell social in the Buchan Hall, when the building was packed by a representative gathering who were anxious to bid adieu to their nurse. Mr Wilson occupied the chair and he and a number of other leading citizens made eulogistic references concerning Nurse Walker. During the proceedings, which were enlivened by an enjoyable musical program, the young lady was presented with a costly gold wristlet watch bearing the following inscription : "Presented to Nurse Walker by her Buchan friends on her departure for the test of war. September 5, 1917.' Nurse Walker, who appeared to be much affected, thanked the people of the district for the extreme kindness shown her, and said that when on the battlefield she would often remember her East Gippsland friends. In concluding, Nurse Walker said that, although sorry to leave the Buchan people, still at the same time she felt she had a duty to perform in assisting to care for the brave lads at the front, but when the conflict had been brought to a successful termination she would use every possible endeavor to return to the district and once again take up the duties of Bush Nurse.
Every Week Thursday 13 September 1917 page 2
OFF TO THE WAR.
Nurse M. Walker, who is shortly about to proceed to the front in connection with Red Cross work, left Buchan on Thursday last en route to Melbourne to report at headquarters. For two years she has been performing her noble work throughout the Buchan district, and the efficient manner in which she carried out her duties, besides being the possessor of a fine character, earned for herself the esteem and appreciation of all the residents throughout the large district. During her term as Bush Nurse many serious cases passed through her hands, and in every instance the patients were by her aid restored to good health ; in fact, it is admitted that not a few of the back blockers owe their existence today to Nurse Walker. On Wednesday night, 5th inst., the departing nurse, who was attired in her Red Cross nursing uniform was tendered a farewell social in the Buchan Hall, when the building was packed by a representative gathering who were anxious to bid adieu to their nurse. Mr Wilson occupied the chair and he and a number of other leading citizens made eulogistic references concerning Nurse Walker. During the proceedings, which were enlivened by an enjoyable musical program, the young lady was presented with a costly gold wristlet watch bearing the following inscription : "Presented to Nurse Walker by her Buchan friends on her departure for the test of war. September 5, 1917.' Nurse Walker, who appeared to be much affected, thanked the people of the district for the extreme kindness shown her, and said that when on the battlefield she would often remember her East Gippsland friends. In concluding, Nurse Walker said that, although sorry to leave the Buchan people, still at the same time she felt she had a duty to perform in assisting to care for the brave lads at the front, but when the conflict had been brought to a successful termination she would use every possible endeavor to return to the district and once again take up the duties of Bush Nurse.
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WALKER, Maud Lightfoot
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Daughter of I Lightfoot WALKER
Of 25 Hooka Road, Chester England
Resided 'Whitfield' 340 Albert Street, East Melbourne, Vic. prior to enlistment
Appointed 18 December 1915
Served at the No 11 General Hospital, Camiers, and also at a Hospital in Etaples
Appointment terminated 19 November 1917 as permanently unfit.
Declined passage home to Australia due to ill health
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Daughter of I Lightfoot WALKER
Of 25 Hooka Road, Chester England
Resided 'Whitfield' 340 Albert Street, East Melbourne, Vic. prior to enlistment
Appointed 18 December 1915
Served at the No 11 General Hospital, Camiers, and also at a Hospital in Etaples
Appointment terminated 19 November 1917 as permanently unfit.
Declined passage home to Australia due to ill health
WALKER, Olive Blanche
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AANS Born 02 December 1887 at Birkenhead, SA Daughter of James WALKER and Marcella Georgina nee GAREGHTY/GARETY/GARRITY Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained Port Augusta Hospital & Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 21 November 1914 at Adelaide, SA Embarked 5 December 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Kyarra’ Aged 25 years No 2 Australian General Hospital Served in England & France Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per ‘Dunluce Castle’ Appointment Terminated 5 September 1919 Transferred to Repat Hospital Keswick Information below unconfirmed as her so far Married Cyril Bernard McCAFFREY in 1925 in Norwood, SA Died 10 December 1967 at Lower Mitcham, SA Aged 73 years Buried Centennial Park Cemetery East Area, Rose Bed E15 Position 028 State Library of South Australia B 26285/155 |
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WALKER, Rose
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AANS Born 1889 in Avoca, Victoria Daughter of William WALKER and Mary Elizabeth nee GARRIGAN Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Alfred Hospital Enlisted 24 June 1915 Embarked 17 July 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’ Aged 25 years Convalescent Depot Harefield Park, London Re-inforcements Served in Lemnos & Egypt Nursing staff on Hospital Ship 'Kanowna' Returned to Australia per ‘Kanowna’ 04 June 1918 Appointment Terminated 25 November 1918 Did not marry Died 1970 in Berwick, Vic. Punch Thursday 29 July 1915 page 21 |
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WALKER, Ruby Home
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1893 in Kyneton, Victoria
Daughter of John WALKER and Emily Home nee PERKIN
Of Baynton via Kyneton, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Kyneton District Hospital
Enlisted 15 June 1917
Embarked 39 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 24 years
Served in Bombay, India at Deccon War Hospital
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment terminated 22 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 1987 in Hobart, Tas.
Cremated Cornelian Bay Cemetery 17 December 1987
KYNETON HOSPITAL
Nurse Ruby Walker intimated that, as her term as a trainee nurse expire on June 20. she desired to tender her resignation from that date. She thanked committee for their kindness during the past three years.—Received.
Kyneton Guardian Victoria, Tuesday 13 June 1916 page 3
AANS
Born 1893 in Kyneton, Victoria
Daughter of John WALKER and Emily Home nee PERKIN
Of Baynton via Kyneton, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Kyneton District Hospital
Enlisted 15 June 1917
Embarked 39 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’
Aged 24 years
Served in Bombay, India at Deccon War Hospital
Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment terminated 22 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 1987 in Hobart, Tas.
Cremated Cornelian Bay Cemetery 17 December 1987
KYNETON HOSPITAL
Nurse Ruby Walker intimated that, as her term as a trainee nurse expire on June 20. she desired to tender her resignation from that date. She thanked committee for their kindness during the past three years.—Received.
Kyneton Guardian Victoria, Tuesday 13 June 1916 page 3
WALKER, Ruth
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1889 in St. Leonards, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Arthur WALKER and Doratia nee LEMM
Of 14 Merlin St, North Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915 in Sydney
Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 25 years
Served in Lemnos & Egypt
Returned to Australia 19 April 1916 per 'Demosthenes'
Appointment Terminated 3 May 1918
Married George Phillip WATKINS
Died 17 May 1952 in NSW
Late of Kiama, formerly of Mosman, NSW
MRS. R. WATKINS
Mrs. Ruth Watkins, of Kiama, passed away on 17th May last after a very long illness. During the 1914-18 war she served as a nursing sister attached to the A.I.F. and as a result her health was undermined. For many years she had enjoyed indifferent health and was frequently in hospital. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walker, of Mosman, she married Mr. George Phillip Watkins who practised as a solicitor in Kiama for many years until ill-health forced his retirement a few years ago. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Watkins in his bereavement.
Kiama Independent Wednesday 11 June 1952 page 6
AANS
Born 1889 in St. Leonards, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of Arthur WALKER and Doratia nee LEMM
Of 14 Merlin St, North Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915 in Sydney
Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 25 years
Served in Lemnos & Egypt
Returned to Australia 19 April 1916 per 'Demosthenes'
Appointment Terminated 3 May 1918
Married George Phillip WATKINS
Died 17 May 1952 in NSW
Late of Kiama, formerly of Mosman, NSW
MRS. R. WATKINS
Mrs. Ruth Watkins, of Kiama, passed away on 17th May last after a very long illness. During the 1914-18 war she served as a nursing sister attached to the A.I.F. and as a result her health was undermined. For many years she had enjoyed indifferent health and was frequently in hospital. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walker, of Mosman, she married Mr. George Phillip Watkins who practised as a solicitor in Kiama for many years until ill-health forced his retirement a few years ago. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Watkins in his bereavement.
Kiama Independent Wednesday 11 June 1952 page 6
WALKER, Stella
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
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WALL, Eleanor Winifred
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Ipswich, Qld.
Daughter of Rev. William WALL and Isabella nee McMASTER
Of Church St, Burwood, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 27 November 1916
Embarked 13 September 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’
Aged 31 years
Served in Egypt, Salonika & England
Returned to Australia 21 May 1919 per ‘Wandilla’
Appointment Terminated 12 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 1957 in NSW
AANS
Born Ipswich, Qld.
Daughter of Rev. William WALL and Isabella nee McMASTER
Of Church St, Burwood, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 27 November 1916
Embarked 13 September 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Runic’
Aged 31 years
Served in Egypt, Salonika & England
Returned to Australia 21 May 1919 per ‘Wandilla’
Appointment Terminated 12 June 1919
Did not marry
Died 1957 in NSW
WALL, Hilda Miriam
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 13 March 1890 at Norwood, South Australia
Daughter of George Lawrence & Charlotte Elizabeth WALL nee ELLIOTT
Of Barton Tce, North Adelaide, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Masseuse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital & University
Enlisted 4 December 1918
Aged 28 years
Appointment Terminated 14 August 1919
Placed on Reserved list
Transferred to Queensland on 24 September 1919 for duty.
Married William Edward HAMP 30 March 1929 at St. Cuthbert's Church, Prospect, SA
Died 1977
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery General Path 15 Grave 957
AANS
Born 13 March 1890 at Norwood, South Australia
Daughter of George Lawrence & Charlotte Elizabeth WALL nee ELLIOTT
Of Barton Tce, North Adelaide, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Masseuse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital & University
Enlisted 4 December 1918
Aged 28 years
Appointment Terminated 14 August 1919
Placed on Reserved list
Transferred to Queensland on 24 September 1919 for duty.
Married William Edward HAMP 30 March 1929 at St. Cuthbert's Church, Prospect, SA
Died 1977
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery General Path 15 Grave 957
WALLACE, Bertha Watson
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1881 in Creswick, Vic.
Daughter of John WALLACE and Mary Jane nee BRAWN
Sister of Florence REDDIN
Of 10 Talbot St, Ballarat, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Ballarat District Hospital
Enlisted 28 November 1914
Embarked 5 December 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 33 years
1st Australian General Hospital
Served in England
Resigned in England on 14 June 1917 due to marriage
Married John PRITCHARD
Died 25 May 1955 in Padddington, NSW
Late of Kingsford, NSW
Photograph Table Talk Thursday 10 December 1914 page 22
Punch Thursday 10 December 1914 page 18
AANS
Born 1881 in Creswick, Vic.
Daughter of John WALLACE and Mary Jane nee BRAWN
Sister of Florence REDDIN
Of 10 Talbot St, Ballarat, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Ballarat District Hospital
Enlisted 28 November 1914
Embarked 5 December 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 33 years
1st Australian General Hospital
Served in England
Resigned in England on 14 June 1917 due to marriage
Married John PRITCHARD
Died 25 May 1955 in Padddington, NSW
Late of Kingsford, NSW
Photograph Table Talk Thursday 10 December 1914 page 22
Punch Thursday 10 December 1914 page 18
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WALLACE, Bessie/Betty Stuart
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1888 in Braidwood, NSW
Daughter of John WALLACE and Elizabeth nee TRINDELL
Married Captain Phillip Leston VICKERMAN 26 January 1916 in Cairo, Egypt.
Died 30 August 1953 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Daughter of John WALLACE and Elizabeth nee TRINDELL
Married Captain Phillip Leston VICKERMAN 26 January 1916 in Cairo, Egypt.
Died 30 August 1953 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
WALLACE, Elsie
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 29 December 1888 at Mundalla, SA
Daughter of James Thomas WALLACE and Sophia nee JONES
Of Bordertown, SA
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Port Pirie Hospital
Enlisted 28 October 1918
Sent to Adelaide hospital special staff
Then to No 7 Australian General Hospital Quarantine hospital for duty
Appointment terminated 20 July 1919
Married John Edward O'FLAHERTY
Died 26 July 1946 at North Adelaide, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery Catholic Path 6 Grave 374B
AANS
Born 29 December 1888 at Mundalla, SA
Daughter of James Thomas WALLACE and Sophia nee JONES
Of Bordertown, SA
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Port Pirie Hospital
Enlisted 28 October 1918
Sent to Adelaide hospital special staff
Then to No 7 Australian General Hospital Quarantine hospital for duty
Appointment terminated 20 July 1919
Married John Edward O'FLAHERTY
Died 26 July 1946 at North Adelaide, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery Catholic Path 6 Grave 374B
WALLACE, Helen Sutherland
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Australian Red Cross Born 1889 in Qld. Daughter of Robert James WALLACE and Mary McIntyre nee CAMPBELL Embarked for France per 'Kanowna' 04 July 1916 from NSW Married Robert WILKINSON in 1920 Died 15 October 1959 in Chatswood, NSW Aged 70 years Late of Balgowlah, NSW |
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Mobile Surgical Hospital No 1. The hospital was established by Mrs Mary Borden-Turner, to operate in the French section of the lines on the Western Front. In 1917-18 she employed, through the Australian Red Cross, four Australians to nurse wounded French soldiers at her hospital, known in French as Hospital Chirurgical Mobile No. 1.
Among a group of twenty civilian trained nurses who volunteered in Australia in 1916 for service in France.
The hospital was situated first at Beverau, twenty miles from Dunkirk, then at Oest Hoek.
Part of a party of twenty Australian Red Cross nurses, sponsored by the NSW Jockey Club, and know as the 'Bluebirds' because of their blue uniforms.
They were known as the ‘Bluebirds’, so called because of their distinctive dark blue uniforms with pale blue piping and hat band. The Bluebirds were not members of the Australian Army Nursing Service, rather they were a small group of selected professionals funded by the Australian Red Cross Society as a ‘gift’ to the French Government for whom nurses were in short supply.
The twenty women who served as Bluebirds were selected from 90 applicants who responded to an announcement in the press. They had to be medically qualified and speak French and were supported by the Department of Defence who arranged their passage on the KANOWNA. The Australian Jockey Club paid their wages and the French-Australian League of Help assisted by providing each woman with a leather kit bag for her travels.
The Bluebirds were initially engaged for 12 months service or for the duration of the war – whichever was shortest – and most of the women would not see home again for another three years. Upon arrival in France the Bluebirds were separated and allocated to different hospitals where they dealt with all variety of conditions and cases, ran wards and managed staff and supplies. They developed an excellent reputation in France which was noted by Sister Grace Sheridan who wrote: ‘I am proud to say that all the doctors are asking for Australian trained nurses now’. The Bluebirds nursed men of all nations, suffered in loneliness and harsh conditions and yet never seemed to waver in their resolve that they were exactly where they should be, that their work was vital and their contribution crucial.
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Among a group of twenty civilian trained nurses who volunteered in Australia in 1916 for service in France.
The hospital was situated first at Beverau, twenty miles from Dunkirk, then at Oest Hoek.
Part of a party of twenty Australian Red Cross nurses, sponsored by the NSW Jockey Club, and know as the 'Bluebirds' because of their blue uniforms.
They were known as the ‘Bluebirds’, so called because of their distinctive dark blue uniforms with pale blue piping and hat band. The Bluebirds were not members of the Australian Army Nursing Service, rather they were a small group of selected professionals funded by the Australian Red Cross Society as a ‘gift’ to the French Government for whom nurses were in short supply.
The twenty women who served as Bluebirds were selected from 90 applicants who responded to an announcement in the press. They had to be medically qualified and speak French and were supported by the Department of Defence who arranged their passage on the KANOWNA. The Australian Jockey Club paid their wages and the French-Australian League of Help assisted by providing each woman with a leather kit bag for her travels.
The Bluebirds were initially engaged for 12 months service or for the duration of the war – whichever was shortest – and most of the women would not see home again for another three years. Upon arrival in France the Bluebirds were separated and allocated to different hospitals where they dealt with all variety of conditions and cases, ran wards and managed staff and supplies. They developed an excellent reputation in France which was noted by Sister Grace Sheridan who wrote: ‘I am proud to say that all the doctors are asking for Australian trained nurses now’. The Bluebirds nursed men of all nations, suffered in loneliness and harsh conditions and yet never seemed to waver in their resolve that they were exactly where they should be, that their work was vital and their contribution crucial.
https://anmm.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/a-special-kind-of-bluebird/
Red Cross Nurses leaving on the 'Kanowna' July 1916
WALLER, Louisa
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 29 Janaury 1887 at Benalla, Vic.
Daughter of Charles Richard WALLER and Jane nee MATTHEWS
Of 1117 Hoddle St, East Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years St Vincents Hospital
Enlisted 9 November 1917
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 30 years
Served in Bombay, India at Deccan War Hospital
Resigned 21 February 1919 due to marriage
Married name: CONYERS-BROWN
Returned to Australia per ‘Medic’ under married name
Died May 1971 at Wharangerei, New Zealand
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AANS
Born 29 Janaury 1887 at Benalla, Vic.
Daughter of Charles Richard WALLER and Jane nee MATTHEWS
Of 1117 Hoddle St, East Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years St Vincents Hospital
Enlisted 9 November 1917
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 30 years
Served in Bombay, India at Deccan War Hospital
Resigned 21 February 1919 due to marriage
Married name: CONYERS-BROWN
Returned to Australia per ‘Medic’ under married name
Died May 1971 at Wharangerei, New Zealand
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WALPOLE, Frances Grace
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AANS Born 1877 in Hamilton, Vic. Mother: Mrs. WALPOLE Of Wilston, Brisbane, Queensland Occupation prior to enlisting Hospital Nurse Enlisted 26 April 1915 Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 38 years 3rd Australian General Hospital Served in Lemnos, Egypt & England Returned to Australia 18 May 1919 per ‘Khyber’ Appointment Terminated 20 July 1919 Retired as matron of the Wilson Ophthalmic Hostel in March 1942 Did not marry Died 30 May 1974 Aged 97 yearas Buried Mt. Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 41 Section 39 Photograph courtesy of Faye Threlfall |
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WALPOLE-MOORE, Helen Evelyn May
Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 24 June 1877 at Albury, NSW
Daughter of Arthur William MOORE and Eliza Catherine nee WALPOLE
Arrived in USA in 1947
Did not marry
Died 05 March 1952 in Port Chester, New York, USA
Daughter of Arthur William MOORE and Eliza Catherine nee WALPOLE
Arrived in USA in 1947
Did not marry
Died 05 March 1952 in Port Chester, New York, USA
WALSH, Ellen aka Eleanor Loretta/Loretto
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1883 in Narrabri, NSW
Daughter of Henry Thomas WALSH and Johanna Teresa nee POWER
Resided 57 Young St, Parkside, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained Perth Public Hospital
Enlisted 21 November 1914 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 28 November 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 31 years
Served in Egypt, Lemnos, England & France
Returned to Australia 18 February 1919 per ‘Orsova’
Appointment Terminated 11 September 1919
Married William Henry HARRIS in 1920 in Petersham, NSW
Died 08 December 1967 in Beecroft, NSW
Aged 84 years
Late of Beecroft, NSW
AANS
Born 1883 in Narrabri, NSW
Daughter of Henry Thomas WALSH and Johanna Teresa nee POWER
Resided 57 Young St, Parkside, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained Perth Public Hospital
Enlisted 21 November 1914 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 28 November 1914 from Melbourne per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 31 years
Served in Egypt, Lemnos, England & France
Returned to Australia 18 February 1919 per ‘Orsova’
Appointment Terminated 11 September 1919
Married William Henry HARRIS in 1920 in Petersham, NSW
Died 08 December 1967 in Beecroft, NSW
Aged 84 years
Late of Beecroft, NSW
WALSH, Frana Doone
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AANS Born Fanny WALSH in Jembaicumbene, NSW Daughter of Edward WALSH and Maria nee DALY Of Hamden St, Ashfield, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 26 April 1915 Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 25 years 3rd Australian General Hospital Served in Egypt & England Resigned in England on 2 March 1917 Married Lance Corporal Alfred Edward DEARN in 1917 in Brighton, Sussex, England Died 11 December 1988 in NSW Buried Macquarie Park Cemetery Catholic Lawn Block 8 Row 8 Grave 181 Sunday Times Sunday 29 June 1919 page 11 |
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WALSH, Katie Ann
Sister
AANS
Born Catherine WALSH in 1878 in Jembaicumbene, NSW
Daughter of Edward WALSH and Mria nee DALY
Of Hampden St, Ashfield, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 20 August 1915 from Sydney per ‘Shropshire’
Aged 36 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 21 June 1919 per ‘Osterley’
Appointment terminated 7 September 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 August 1958 in Ashfield, NSW
AANS
Born Catherine WALSH in 1878 in Jembaicumbene, NSW
Daughter of Edward WALSH and Mria nee DALY
Of Hampden St, Ashfield, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 20 August 1915 from Sydney per ‘Shropshire’
Aged 36 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 21 June 1919 per ‘Osterley’
Appointment terminated 7 September 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 August 1958 in Ashfield, NSW
WALSH, Mary Elizabeth Catherine
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 08 July 1889 in Wagga Wagga, NSW
Daughter of William WALSH and Mary Jane Bolton nee WOOD
Sister of Alice Mary WHITE
C/O Gov. Savings Bank, Wollongong, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 17 June 1916
Embarked 2 October 1916 from Melbourne Sea Transport ‘Nestor’
Aged 29 years
Served on board Sea transport ship Nestor on returned voyages
Re-embarkation 16 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Malta’
Served in Egypt & England
Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per ‘Hungaria’
Appointment Terminated 27 August 1919
Resided in Newcastle 1932 - 1951 and was Charge Nurse of the Truby King Clinic
Moved to Queensland in 1951 - her sister resided there
Did not marry
Died 1973 in Qld.
AANS
Born 08 July 1889 in Wagga Wagga, NSW
Daughter of William WALSH and Mary Jane Bolton nee WOOD
Sister of Alice Mary WHITE
C/O Gov. Savings Bank, Wollongong, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 17 June 1916
Embarked 2 October 1916 from Melbourne Sea Transport ‘Nestor’
Aged 29 years
Served on board Sea transport ship Nestor on returned voyages
Re-embarkation 16 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Malta’
Served in Egypt & England
Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per ‘Hungaria’
Appointment Terminated 27 August 1919
Resided in Newcastle 1932 - 1951 and was Charge Nurse of the Truby King Clinic
Moved to Queensland in 1951 - her sister resided there
Did not marry
Died 1973 in Qld.
WALSH, Nance O'Carrol
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AANS Born 1889 in Scariff, County Clare, Ireland Daughter of Patrick WALSH and Jane nee CARROLL Sister of Margaret DEAGUE Of Fairfield, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Perth Public Hospital 1 year Adelaide Public Hospital Enlisted 26 April 1915 in Fremantle Embarked 24 May 1915 from Fremantle per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 26 years Served in Egypt, France & England Returned to Australia 24 February 1919 per ‘Ulysses’ Nursing Staff Appointment Terminated 25 November 1919 Did not marry Died 18 June 1941 in Kew Vic. Late of Kew, Vic. Buried Melbourne General Cemetery Sister Nance Walsh, well known to all diggers as the popular sister in
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Sister N. Walsh
The funeral of Sister Nance Walsh, sister in charge of the baby health centre at Kensington for several years, who died in St. Vincent's Hospital
early on Wednesday took place at Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, yesterday morning. Sister Walsh, who was a resident of Kew, was formerly on the nursing staff of St. Vincent's Hospital. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, Fairfield, by Rev. Fr. Molden.
Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Alfred Allison.
The Age Friday 20 June 1941 page 8
The funeral of Sister Nance Walsh, sister in charge of the baby health centre at Kensington for several years, who died in St. Vincent's Hospital
early on Wednesday took place at Melbourne General Cemetery, Carlton, yesterday morning. Sister Walsh, who was a resident of Kew, was formerly on the nursing staff of St. Vincent's Hospital. Requiem Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, Fairfield, by Rev. Fr. Molden.
Funeral arrangements were in the hands of Alfred Allison.
The Age Friday 20 June 1941 page 8
WALSH, Olive Deane
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1882 in West Maitland, NSW
Daughter of Henry Deane WALSH and Lucy Gwendolen nee STEELE
Of Roseville, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 June 1915
Embarked 15 June 1915 from Sydney per ‘Karoola’
Aged 34 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Illness
Returned to Australia per ‘A35’
Discharged 31 October 1917
Returned to Duty
Embarked 9 November 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wiltshire’
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 9 May 1919 per ‘Kildonian Castle’
Appointment terminated 23 June 1919
Married Ronald Douglas McCRAE
Died 1 November 1954 at Bellingen, NSW
Buried Bellingen, NSW
AANS
Born 1882 in West Maitland, NSW
Daughter of Henry Deane WALSH and Lucy Gwendolen nee STEELE
Of Roseville, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 June 1915
Embarked 15 June 1915 from Sydney per ‘Karoola’
Aged 34 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Illness
Returned to Australia per ‘A35’
Discharged 31 October 1917
Returned to Duty
Embarked 9 November 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wiltshire’
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 9 May 1919 per ‘Kildonian Castle’
Appointment terminated 23 June 1919
Married Ronald Douglas McCRAE
Died 1 November 1954 at Bellingen, NSW
Buried Bellingen, NSW
OBITUARY
MRS. O. D. McRAE
BELLINGEN,— The death occurred at the Bellinger River District Hospital of Mrs Olive Deane McRae, of Bellingen, aged 72 years. A few days before her death Mrs. McRae was admitted to hospital. Her condition then was serious and members, of the family were sent for. The late Mrs. McRae was well known in many parts of the State and was very popular. She had a fine personality, a friendly disposition, was generous in thought as well as deed, and had many friends who will mourn her passing. Born in Maitland in 1882, she served as a nurse on the battlefields of France in World War I. She was married to Mr.R. D. McRae in 1918 and took up residence at Kalang, where Mr. McRae had selected land in 1910. However, they did not make Kalang their permanent home until 1939. Mr. McRae suffered ill-health, and the last two years were spent in Beilingen. Over the years Mrs. McRae took a keen interest in RSS and AILA affairs, particularly those of the Bellingen sub-branch. She was a familiar figure as she marched on many occasions in the processions on Anzac Day. She was also a member of Beilingen Red Cross, ,CWA. and a devout member of the Church of England. Her husband, four daughters, and eight grandchildren survive.; The daughters are Margaret (Mrs. R. Thrythell, Carlingford), Anne (Mrs. R. Lowe, Kalang), Jean (Mrs. P. Kelly, Kalang), and Betty .(Mrs. J.Young, Kalang.) The services at church and graveside were conducted by Rev. L. R. Crossman. Returned soldiers formed a guard of honour at the church and at Beilingen cemetery. The "Last Post"was sounded by Messrs. J.Wedgwood, K. Goodwin and V. Ball.
Daily Examiner Saturday 06 November 1954 page 2
MRS. O. D. McRAE
BELLINGEN,— The death occurred at the Bellinger River District Hospital of Mrs Olive Deane McRae, of Bellingen, aged 72 years. A few days before her death Mrs. McRae was admitted to hospital. Her condition then was serious and members, of the family were sent for. The late Mrs. McRae was well known in many parts of the State and was very popular. She had a fine personality, a friendly disposition, was generous in thought as well as deed, and had many friends who will mourn her passing. Born in Maitland in 1882, she served as a nurse on the battlefields of France in World War I. She was married to Mr.R. D. McRae in 1918 and took up residence at Kalang, where Mr. McRae had selected land in 1910. However, they did not make Kalang their permanent home until 1939. Mr. McRae suffered ill-health, and the last two years were spent in Beilingen. Over the years Mrs. McRae took a keen interest in RSS and AILA affairs, particularly those of the Bellingen sub-branch. She was a familiar figure as she marched on many occasions in the processions on Anzac Day. She was also a member of Beilingen Red Cross, ,CWA. and a devout member of the Church of England. Her husband, four daughters, and eight grandchildren survive.; The daughters are Margaret (Mrs. R. Thrythell, Carlingford), Anne (Mrs. R. Lowe, Kalang), Jean (Mrs. P. Kelly, Kalang), and Betty .(Mrs. J.Young, Kalang.) The services at church and graveside were conducted by Rev. L. R. Crossman. Returned soldiers formed a guard of honour at the church and at Beilingen cemetery. The "Last Post"was sounded by Messrs. J.Wedgwood, K. Goodwin and V. Ball.
Daily Examiner Saturday 06 November 1954 page 2
WALSH, Pearl
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Pearlie Lucy M WALSH in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of John WALSH and Charlotte nee CARTER
Of Beresford Rd, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 31 July 1915 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 31 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orontes’
Aged 34 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 21 March 1918 per ‘Euripides’ Nursing Duties
Appointment terminated 7 June 1918
Married Alfred Edgar BROWN in 1921
Died 30 November 1964 at St. Leonards, NSW
Late of Neutral Bay, NSW
AANS
Born Pearlie Lucy M WALSH in Sydney, NSW
Daughter of John WALSH and Charlotte nee CARTER
Of Beresford Rd, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 31 July 1915 at Cairo, Egypt
Embarked 31 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orontes’
Aged 34 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 21 March 1918 per ‘Euripides’ Nursing Duties
Appointment terminated 7 June 1918
Married Alfred Edgar BROWN in 1921
Died 30 November 1964 at St. Leonards, NSW
Late of Neutral Bay, NSW
A wedding of interest to our readers was quietly celebrated recently, at Randwick, by the Rev. Father Treand M.S.H. when Sister Pearl Walsh, of the Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, daughter of Mrs. C. Walsh, of St. Kitts, Rose Bay, was married, to Mr. A. E. Brown. The bride was on active-service for 5 1/2 years with the Australian Nursing Corps, and at Estaples helped to receive the first Australian wounded in France, at the time of the Pozieres attack. Mr. and Mrs. A. E.Brown have taken a flat at Neutral Bay.
Freeman's Journal Thrusday 10 February 1921 page 24
Freeman's Journal Thrusday 10 February 1921 page 24
WALSHE, Minnie Marion
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born c1871 in Ballarat, Vic.
Daughter of John WALSHE and Mary nee McCORMICK
Sister of Kathleen DUNN
Of 58 Margaret Rd, Canterbury, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 August 1916
Embarked 22 August 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 37 years
Served in Bombay & England
Returned to Australia 28 May 1919 per ‘Benella’
Appointment terminated 18 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 17 August 1956 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Late of Heidelberg, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boronia Wall C Niche 182
AANS
Born c1871 in Ballarat, Vic.
Daughter of John WALSHE and Mary nee McCORMICK
Sister of Kathleen DUNN
Of 58 Margaret Rd, Canterbury, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 August 1916
Embarked 22 August 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 37 years
Served in Bombay & England
Returned to Australia 28 May 1919 per ‘Benella’
Appointment terminated 18 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 17 August 1956 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Late of Heidelberg, Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boronia Wall C Niche 182
Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 11 December 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2379, position 15
Date of London Gazette: 12 September 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 11463, position 7
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 11 December 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2379, position 15
Date of London Gazette: 12 September 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 11463, position 7
WALTER, Ella Clarice
Australian Voluntary Hospital
Lady Dudley Hospital, St. Nazaire
Wimereux, France
Born 1876 in Kew, Vic.
Daughter of John Charles WALTER and Annie Christina nee CRESSWELL
Of Kew, Vic.
Married Robert Campbell Hannah 06 January 1917 in Kensington, England
Died 11 April 1954 in a Private Hospital, Hawthorn, Vic.
Buried Frankston Cemetery
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P01064.008
Mr and Mrs Robert Hannah, who returned recently from England, haves old their home at
Donald and taken Mr Joseph Bell's residence, The Towers, Lilydale. Mrs Hannah was formerly
Miss Ella Walter, and did much valuable war nursing work in connection with Lady Dudley
Hospital at St. Nazaire and other centres.
Weekly Times Saturday 13 April 1918 page 9
Early recruits to the Australian Voluntary Hospital, an initiative established by Lady Rachel, Countess of Dudley, the wife of Australia's then Governor-General. The hospital was established as an independent field hospital to care for French, Russian, Serbian and Portuguese soldiers, as well as Commonwealth Soldiers. It was the United Nations of emergency healthcare.
The nurses' first posting soon after war broke out was to St. Nazaire, in France. By the end of October
the unit was relocated further north to Wimereux. An old hotel by the sea was converted into a four-storey hospital and dozens of bell tents housed hospital staff.
In 1916 the hospital was absorbed by the British Army and renamed Number 32 Military Hospital. When the hospital finally shut it's doors in 1919, it's staff had treated more than 70,000 patients.
Excerpt from
'Handle with Care' Nurses make own sacrifices overseas
by Louise Almeida
Lady Dudley Hospital, St. Nazaire
Wimereux, France
Born 1876 in Kew, Vic.
Daughter of John Charles WALTER and Annie Christina nee CRESSWELL
Of Kew, Vic.
Married Robert Campbell Hannah 06 January 1917 in Kensington, England
Died 11 April 1954 in a Private Hospital, Hawthorn, Vic.
Buried Frankston Cemetery
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P01064.008
Mr and Mrs Robert Hannah, who returned recently from England, haves old their home at
Donald and taken Mr Joseph Bell's residence, The Towers, Lilydale. Mrs Hannah was formerly
Miss Ella Walter, and did much valuable war nursing work in connection with Lady Dudley
Hospital at St. Nazaire and other centres.
Weekly Times Saturday 13 April 1918 page 9
Early recruits to the Australian Voluntary Hospital, an initiative established by Lady Rachel, Countess of Dudley, the wife of Australia's then Governor-General. The hospital was established as an independent field hospital to care for French, Russian, Serbian and Portuguese soldiers, as well as Commonwealth Soldiers. It was the United Nations of emergency healthcare.
The nurses' first posting soon after war broke out was to St. Nazaire, in France. By the end of October
the unit was relocated further north to Wimereux. An old hotel by the sea was converted into a four-storey hospital and dozens of bell tents housed hospital staff.
In 1916 the hospital was absorbed by the British Army and renamed Number 32 Military Hospital. When the hospital finally shut it's doors in 1919, it's staff had treated more than 70,000 patients.
Excerpt from
'Handle with Care' Nurses make own sacrifices overseas
by Louise Almeida
WALTER, Gladys Leila
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 02 August 1890 at Brisbane, Qld. Daughter of Samuel WALTER and Caroline Wilhelmine nee SELKE Of Gainsford Lodge, 6 Bent St, North Sydney, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 4 years Sydney Hospital Enlisted 14 May 1917 Embarked 9 June 1917 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 28 years Served in Salonika & Egypt Returned to Australia 10 November 1919 per ‘Ascanius’ Appointment Terminated 19 December 1919 Married William Wright VICKERS Died 01 October 1980 in Brisbane, Qld. |
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WALTER, Lilian Agnes
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 in Candelo, NSW
Daughter of William Simmons WALTER and Mary Anne nee FLEMING
Niece of William DULLARD
Of Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 30 June 1915 at Sydney, NSW
Embarked 14 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 26 years
2nd Australian General Hospital
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 1 February 1919 per ‘Saxon’
Appointment Terminated 27 March 1919
Did not marry
Died 22 September 1933 in Sydney, NSW
Buried Rookwood Cemetery Church of England Section 12 Row 3 Plot 302
AANS
Born 1888 in Candelo, NSW
Daughter of William Simmons WALTER and Mary Anne nee FLEMING
Niece of William DULLARD
Of Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 30 June 1915 at Sydney, NSW
Embarked 14 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 26 years
2nd Australian General Hospital
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 1 February 1919 per ‘Saxon’
Appointment Terminated 27 March 1919
Did not marry
Died 22 September 1933 in Sydney, NSW
Buried Rookwood Cemetery Church of England Section 12 Row 3 Plot 302
WARBURTON, H E
Nurse
Voluntary Aid Detachment
Embarked for Australia 08 May 1919 per 'Roda'
Voluntary Aid Detachment
Embarked for Australia 08 May 1919 per 'Roda'
Possible matches-
There are two of these ( 1) Henrietta Mary Egerton Warburton and her cousin( 2) Helen Constance Egerton Warburton. (name also hypen to Egerton-Warburton.) Both Henrietta-known as Rita and Helen left for England together in 1916. Article in Narrogin Observer & Williams District Representive 20/5/1916 said they were going to the front to nurse. Another article -The Daily News 1/9/1916 shows that Rita is doing munition work while Helen has taken up a position in Lady Lawrence's munition workers' canteen.
Electoral rolls shows Helen as 'invalid nursing' in the 1930's. Helen was a typist prior to the war.
Electoral rolls show Henrietta as "home duties".
Helen Constance Egerton-Warburton was born in Albury(as Hellen) in 1884. She was the daughter of Horace Egerton Warburton and Selina nee McKail. She did not marry and died in Plantagenet, Western Australia in 1942.
Henrietta Mary Egerton-Warburton was born in Albany, Western Australia in 1883. She was the daughter of Rowland Egerton Warburton and Mary Elizabeth nee McKail. She did not marry and died in Perth, Western Australia 3 January 1930.
There are two of these ( 1) Henrietta Mary Egerton Warburton and her cousin( 2) Helen Constance Egerton Warburton. (name also hypen to Egerton-Warburton.) Both Henrietta-known as Rita and Helen left for England together in 1916. Article in Narrogin Observer & Williams District Representive 20/5/1916 said they were going to the front to nurse. Another article -The Daily News 1/9/1916 shows that Rita is doing munition work while Helen has taken up a position in Lady Lawrence's munition workers' canteen.
Electoral rolls shows Helen as 'invalid nursing' in the 1930's. Helen was a typist prior to the war.
Electoral rolls show Henrietta as "home duties".
Helen Constance Egerton-Warburton was born in Albury(as Hellen) in 1884. She was the daughter of Horace Egerton Warburton and Selina nee McKail. She did not marry and died in Plantagenet, Western Australia in 1942.
Henrietta Mary Egerton-Warburton was born in Albany, Western Australia in 1883. She was the daughter of Rowland Egerton Warburton and Mary Elizabeth nee McKail. She did not marry and died in Perth, Western Australia 3 January 1930.
WARD, Mary Anne (Dolly)
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Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Born 06 May 1889 at Tarranginnie, Vic. Daughter of John WARD and Charlotte Louisa nee RAUERT Of Wilona, East Murchison, WA Embarked for UK from Fremantle, WA Enlisted 20 April 1915 Arrived in UK 20 April 1915 Demobilized from France 30 April 1916 Temporary duty at Lord Derby War Hospital Warrington pending repatriation to Australia 02 May 1919 to 21 May 1919 Embarked for Australia per 'Osterley' 21 May 1919 Did not marry Died 01 February 1973 of Acute Pulmonary Oedema, Right Cerebro-vascular accident, Pulmonary Tuberculosis Aged 84 years Resided Maylands, WA Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Crematorium Rose Gardens 28 0080 Among the war nurses returning by the Osterley is Sister M. A. ("Dolly") Ward, formerly of the Perth Public Hospital and well known on the Murchison. She volunteered and was accepted for active service shortly after hostilities opened. Sunday Times Perth Sunday 29 June 1919 page 18 |
Photograph courtesy of Rebecca Ward
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WARDLE, Priscilla Isabel (back left)
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Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Born 09 December 1884 at Ballarat, Vic. Daughter of Henry Thomas WARDLE and Isabella nee ALLAN Of 'Waverley' Dawson Street, Ballarat, Vic. Embarked from Australia 21 April 1915 Arrived in London 26 May 1915 Embarked for France 09 June 191 Served as Acting Sister 21 April 1915 to 7th June 1919 Theatre of War, France and Flanders 4th General Hospital Aged 34 years Embarked for Australia 02 May 1919 per 'Rhoda' Appointment terminated 07 June 1919 Married Cyril Terence Charles KIRBY in 1919 Died 26 July 1967 in Heidelberg, Vic. Permalink: http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P09900.002 |
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Priscilla I. Wardle was a member of the World War One Australian Army Nursing Service attached to the Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Corp (QAIMNC). In April 1915, at the request of the British Government, the military authorities called for applications from 30 nurses to serve with the QAIMNC. Priscilla Wardle was selected as one of the 30 nurses who were specially chosen and lent by the Australian Government under proper military authority to the Imperial Government. Priscilla Wardle embarked from Australia on 14 April 1915, and sailed for Melbourne, Australia on the H.T. Roda four years later embarking on 8 May 1919. By 1920 Priscilla's married name was Kirby.
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WARNER, Amy Edith
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 23 October 1878 at Gympie, Qld.
Daughter of John Reid WARNER and Luceille Jeanette nee SYMES
Of Munro Street, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Qld.
Enlisted at 08 Novmeber 1917 Brisbane, Qld.
Aged 39 years
Embarked from Sydney per 'Canberra' 16 November 1917
Served in Bombay
Returned to Australia per 'Mataram' for Brisbane 16 December 1919
Appointment terminated 05 February 1920
Did not marry
Died February 1962 in Qld.
Aged 83 years
Buried Lutwyche Cemetery MON COE3 29A 55
AANS
Born 23 October 1878 at Gympie, Qld.
Daughter of John Reid WARNER and Luceille Jeanette nee SYMES
Of Munro Street, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Qld.
Enlisted at 08 Novmeber 1917 Brisbane, Qld.
Aged 39 years
Embarked from Sydney per 'Canberra' 16 November 1917
Served in Bombay
Returned to Australia per 'Mataram' for Brisbane 16 December 1919
Appointment terminated 05 February 1920
Did not marry
Died February 1962 in Qld.
Aged 83 years
Buried Lutwyche Cemetery MON COE3 29A 55
WARNER, Annie Isabel
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Sister
AANS Born 1878 in Gympie, Qld. Daughter of John Reid WARNER and Luceille Jeanette nee SYMES Of Munro Street, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Qld. Enlisted 11 April 1916 at Brisbane, Qld. Aged 39 years Embarked 29 December 1916 from Sydney per 'Themistocles' Served in France Returned to Australia 31 May 1919 per 'Marathon' Appointment terminated 19 July 1919 Did not marry Died 12 December 1937 in Qld. |
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SYDNEY NURSE AT WINDSOR
PRESENTED TO KING AND QUEEN....... News has been received in Sydney of Sister Warner one of the twenty Red Cross nurses who left for France in 1916. Sister Warner, who trained in Sydney Hospital, was in America on the outbreak of war. She volunteered for active service, and went in charge of a number of nurses to France, where she served a year in a French hospital. She returned to New York, and sailed for San Francisco. After nursing for a short time in San Francisco she returned to Sydney, and while nursing at Cootamundra military camp received her call with the twenty Red Cross nurses who sailed for France on July 4, 1916. Sister Warner, who is a sister of Miss Warner, of Cremorne, is a granddaughter of the late Major John Mair, of the 71st Highlanders, who fought in the Crimean war. Two of her nephews, Major A: K. Hosking, M.C., and Lieut Keith Harrison, are on active service, and also several cousins. |
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Writing, from Queen Mary's Hostel for Nurses, in London, Sister Warner says : 'English people are very good in having nurses and soldiers as their guests. This place is remarkable. It was opened at the suggestion of Queen Mary, and is kept by English women. We have every comfort, and free tickets for the theatre every night if we want them. We had a wonderful day at Windsor and Eton with about 30 wounded Australians and 15 other sisters. We were presented to the King and Queen, and at morning tea we were waited on by several of the ladies-in-waiting. I liked the King immensely the Queen I thought very severe looking. We spent nearly four hours at the Castle. Afterwards we walked across to Eton which is just teeming with interesting things. Fancy a school desk where boys have sat for 400 years, and you can't put a pin point between the names cut in the wood.
Sunday Times Sunday 19 August 1917 page 13 |
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WARREN, Katharine Waldron
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Daughter of Thomas William WARREN and Catherine nee PROVERBS
Sister of Lilian Alice WARREN
Of Lavery St, Benalla
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 20 April 1917
Embarked 29 May 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Khiva’
Aged 32 years
Served in Bombay, India
34th Welsh General Hospital
Resigned in India 8 January 1918 due to marriage
Married Rev. Albert Mortimer JENKIN 14 January 1918 in Bombay, India
Died 1979 in Bromley, Kent, England
AANS
Born 1884 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Daughter of Thomas William WARREN and Catherine nee PROVERBS
Sister of Lilian Alice WARREN
Of Lavery St, Benalla
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 20 April 1917
Embarked 29 May 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Khiva’
Aged 32 years
Served in Bombay, India
34th Welsh General Hospital
Resigned in India 8 January 1918 due to marriage
Married Rev. Albert Mortimer JENKIN 14 January 1918 in Bombay, India
Died 1979 in Bromley, Kent, England
WARRINGTON, Dora Ellenor (Tottie)
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1891 in Dapto, NSW
Daughter of John Patrick WARRINGTON and Isabel Myrtle nee NORRIS
Of Port Kembla, South Coast
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 13 September 1917
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 26 years
Disembarked Cape Town, South Africa for duty & return to Australia
Returned to Australia per ‘Sardinia’ 27 December 1918
Appointment Terminated 5 February 1919
Married James Foote MAXWELL
After her husband died in 1933 she went to England.
She returned to Australia in 1952
Died 19 April 1979 in Mosman, New South Wales.
In presenting Nurse Warrington with a surgical instrument, the Mayor said he was very pleased to be amongst those present to extend a hearty send-off to the first nursing sister from Unanderra. He was sure Nurse Warrington was prepared to do her duty and that her example would be followed by many others; that the return to health of thousands of sick and wounded was due to the care of the nurses and doctors, and that the good done by them would not be known until the war was over, and its history written up. In closing his remarks, the Mayor said he classed as cowards — absolute cowards— all who failed to do their duty in this time of the country's peril. Rev. Godson, Ald. Gorrell, Mr. Geo. Lindsay, J. Brown (Unanderra Public School), and others also spoke.Mr. J. Warrington, in returning thanks on behalf of Nurse Warrington, said his two sons were at the war; one of his daughters was going now, and two more had signified their intention to go, which would leave him and Mrs. Warrington with only one of their family at home ;and she was too young.
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus Friday 21 December 1917 page 11
NURSE WARRINGTON. Nurse Dora Warrington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .T. Warrington, who sailed for the front early in October last, is being returned home along with the other nurses who embarked at the same time.
Illawarra Mercury Wollongong NSW Friday 20 December 1918 page 2
Nurse Dora Warrington, who volunteered as a nurse, and sailed for the front in October last, is returning. The boat on which ail the nurses are is at present quarantined at Albany, but there are no influenza cases, aboard.
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus Friday 20 December 1918 page 7
Sister Dora Warrington, who has been engaged nursing influenza cases in Sydney, got a slight attack herself. She is now at home recuperating.
Illawara Mercury Friday 23 May 1919 page 2
AANS
Born 1891 in Dapto, NSW
Daughter of John Patrick WARRINGTON and Isabel Myrtle nee NORRIS
Of Port Kembla, South Coast
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 13 September 1917
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 26 years
Disembarked Cape Town, South Africa for duty & return to Australia
Returned to Australia per ‘Sardinia’ 27 December 1918
Appointment Terminated 5 February 1919
Married James Foote MAXWELL
After her husband died in 1933 she went to England.
She returned to Australia in 1952
Died 19 April 1979 in Mosman, New South Wales.
In presenting Nurse Warrington with a surgical instrument, the Mayor said he was very pleased to be amongst those present to extend a hearty send-off to the first nursing sister from Unanderra. He was sure Nurse Warrington was prepared to do her duty and that her example would be followed by many others; that the return to health of thousands of sick and wounded was due to the care of the nurses and doctors, and that the good done by them would not be known until the war was over, and its history written up. In closing his remarks, the Mayor said he classed as cowards — absolute cowards— all who failed to do their duty in this time of the country's peril. Rev. Godson, Ald. Gorrell, Mr. Geo. Lindsay, J. Brown (Unanderra Public School), and others also spoke.Mr. J. Warrington, in returning thanks on behalf of Nurse Warrington, said his two sons were at the war; one of his daughters was going now, and two more had signified their intention to go, which would leave him and Mrs. Warrington with only one of their family at home ;and she was too young.
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus Friday 21 December 1917 page 11
NURSE WARRINGTON. Nurse Dora Warrington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .T. Warrington, who sailed for the front early in October last, is being returned home along with the other nurses who embarked at the same time.
Illawarra Mercury Wollongong NSW Friday 20 December 1918 page 2
Nurse Dora Warrington, who volunteered as a nurse, and sailed for the front in October last, is returning. The boat on which ail the nurses are is at present quarantined at Albany, but there are no influenza cases, aboard.
South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus Friday 20 December 1918 page 7
Sister Dora Warrington, who has been engaged nursing influenza cases in Sydney, got a slight attack herself. She is now at home recuperating.
Illawara Mercury Friday 23 May 1919 page 2
WATERHOUSE, Kathleen LucyStaff Nurse
AANS Born 27 October 1891 at Clare, SA Daughter of Edward George WATERHOUSE and Kathleen Marian GERATHY Of Beltana, SA Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 27 February 1918 at Keswick, SA Embarked 07 march 1918 per 'Ormonde' Served in Bombay Returned to Australia 01 January 1920 per 'Ypiringa' Discharged 25 January 1920 Awarded MBE in 1952 Died 25 January 1987 at Walkerville, SA Aged 95 years Buried Magill St. George's Anglican Church Cemetery |
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Kathleen Waterhouse was born at Clare, South Australia. In 1914 she commenced training at the Adelaide Children's Hospital. In 1917 Kathleen joined the Australian Army Nursing Service, and was posted to India until after the end of the war. In 1930 she was appointed Deputy Matron of the ACH, and in 1945 she became the Matron of that hospital, until her retirement in 1952. Miss Waterhouse was active in nursing affairs, and was a Foundation Fellow of the College of Nursing, Australia. She also served on the Council of the SA branch of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association.
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New Children's Hospital Matron
Miss K. L. Waterbouse will succeed Miss F. N. Knight as matron of Adelaide Children's Hospital before the end of the year. It was announced at the annual meeting of the Adelaide Children's Hospital Nurses' Association this afternoon that Miss Knight was retiring after 15 years' service as matron. The Hospital Board has selected Miss Waterhouse as her successor. She has been Miss Knight's deputy since September 1930. Miss Knight said this afternoon that she would not leave for at least six weeks, and might remain for several months.
WAR SERVICE Miss Waterhouse did her nursing training at the Adelaide Children's Hospital. She served abroad for two years as an Army nurse with the First A.I.F. She also, had nursing experience in America after the war. She rejoined the hospital staff as deputy matron when Miss Knight was appointed matron.
The Mail Saturday 18 August 1945 page 2
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New Children's Hospital Matron
Miss K. L. Waterbouse will succeed Miss F. N. Knight as matron of Adelaide Children's Hospital before the end of the year. It was announced at the annual meeting of the Adelaide Children's Hospital Nurses' Association this afternoon that Miss Knight was retiring after 15 years' service as matron. The Hospital Board has selected Miss Waterhouse as her successor. She has been Miss Knight's deputy since September 1930. Miss Knight said this afternoon that she would not leave for at least six weeks, and might remain for several months.
WAR SERVICE Miss Waterhouse did her nursing training at the Adelaide Children's Hospital. She served abroad for two years as an Army nurse with the First A.I.F. She also, had nursing experience in America after the war. She rejoined the hospital staff as deputy matron when Miss Knight was appointed matron.
The Mail Saturday 18 August 1945 page 2
WATERS, Annie Marie/Mary/Maria
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1893 in Carlton, Melbourne, Vic. Daughter of John WATERS and Nellie nee O'BRIEN Of Thompson Rd, North Freemantle, WA Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Fremantle Hospital Enlisted 11 October 1917 at No 8 Australian General Hospital, WA Embarked 5 August 1918 from Sydney per ‘Oronte’ Aged 23 years Served in England & No 9 Sea Transport Returned to Australia 10 November 1918 per ‘Arawa’ Appointment Terminated 8 December 1918 Lived in WA after the war Annie Mary WATERS died in 1961 in Perth, WA |
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Popular Fremantle Nurse Farewelled
The young lady, Miss. Annie Waters, whose photo we reproduce in this page, is one , of a band of staff nurses from the Base Hospital, Fremantle, who embarked recently on a hospital ship bound for the seat of war. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Thompson road, North Fremantle, Sister Waters has spent the greater part of the past two years at the Base Hospital, which she entered under the rank of lieutenant, and where she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. In view of Sister Waters departure for the front, and as a mark of the esteem in which, she was held n the locality, a select entertainment and banquet recently given in her honour by Mrs. Connolly and her daughter, Mrs. J. Prindiville, at their residence, North Fremantle was largely patronised by friends arid well-wishers. A most enjovable evening, was spent, Sister Waters being the recipient of numerous little gifts from the invited guests. Rev. Father Neville, O.M.I., on behalf of the guest of the evening, returned thanks in a few well-chosen words. Miss Waters is an ex-pupil of the Sacred Heart Ladies' College, Fremantle. Her alma master is proud of her, and joins with us in wishing her bon voyage and safe return home.
The W.A. Record Saturday 01 June 1918 page 8
The young lady, Miss. Annie Waters, whose photo we reproduce in this page, is one , of a band of staff nurses from the Base Hospital, Fremantle, who embarked recently on a hospital ship bound for the seat of war. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waters, Thompson road, North Fremantle, Sister Waters has spent the greater part of the past two years at the Base Hospital, which she entered under the rank of lieutenant, and where she endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. In view of Sister Waters departure for the front, and as a mark of the esteem in which, she was held n the locality, a select entertainment and banquet recently given in her honour by Mrs. Connolly and her daughter, Mrs. J. Prindiville, at their residence, North Fremantle was largely patronised by friends arid well-wishers. A most enjovable evening, was spent, Sister Waters being the recipient of numerous little gifts from the invited guests. Rev. Father Neville, O.M.I., on behalf of the guest of the evening, returned thanks in a few well-chosen words. Miss Waters is an ex-pupil of the Sacred Heart Ladies' College, Fremantle. Her alma master is proud of her, and joins with us in wishing her bon voyage and safe return home.
The W.A. Record Saturday 01 June 1918 page 8
WATERS, Sarah Anne
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 02 June 1880 at Mansfield, Vic.
Daughter of William WATERS and Maria nee GILBERT
Sister of G C BELLINGER
Of ‘Hilton’ Ladysmith, Wagga
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Alfred Hospital
Enlisted 27 February 1918 in Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 7 March 1918 from Melbourne per ‘Ormonde’
Aged 37 years
Served in Bombay, India
Returned to Australia 27 December 1919 per ‘Medic’
Appointment Terminated 27 February 1920
Did not marry
Died suddenly 09 May 1955 in Vic.
Late of South Melbourne, Vic.
Ex Hospital Matron
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
AANS
Born 02 June 1880 at Mansfield, Vic.
Daughter of William WATERS and Maria nee GILBERT
Sister of G C BELLINGER
Of ‘Hilton’ Ladysmith, Wagga
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Alfred Hospital
Enlisted 27 February 1918 in Melbourne, Vic.
Embarked 7 March 1918 from Melbourne per ‘Ormonde’
Aged 37 years
Served in Bombay, India
Returned to Australia 27 December 1919 per ‘Medic’
Appointment Terminated 27 February 1920
Did not marry
Died suddenly 09 May 1955 in Vic.
Late of South Melbourne, Vic.
Ex Hospital Matron
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
WATERSTROM, Margaret Brodie OBE
Sister
AANS
Born 1883 in Hotham, Victoria
Daughter of George WATERSTROM and Elizabeth nee CLAPPERTON
Of ‘Irona’ Anthony St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 5 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 33 years
Served in Bombay & Persia
Returned to Australia 30 August 1919 per ‘Pilsna’
Appointment Terminated 28 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 25 February 1962
Late of St. Kilda, Vic.
Daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Waterstrom, of 'Irona' Anthony Street, East Malvern, enlisted on the 5th December 1916 and embarked with the Indian Nursing Service on the transport 'Mooltan' on the 26th of the same month. She was on duty at the Colaba War Hospital, Bombay; No 44 British General Hospital at Deolai; the Officers Convalescent Hospital at Nasik; and No 42 BG Hospital at Bushire, on the Persian Gulf. She returned to Australia on the transport 'Pilsna' in September 1919. Prior to enlisting she was on the nursing staff of the Education Department.
Education Department's Record of War Service Victoria
AANS
Born 1883 in Hotham, Victoria
Daughter of George WATERSTROM and Elizabeth nee CLAPPERTON
Of ‘Irona’ Anthony St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 5 December 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 33 years
Served in Bombay & Persia
Returned to Australia 30 August 1919 per ‘Pilsna’
Appointment Terminated 28 February 1920
Did not marry
Died 25 February 1962
Late of St. Kilda, Vic.
Daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Waterstrom, of 'Irona' Anthony Street, East Malvern, enlisted on the 5th December 1916 and embarked with the Indian Nursing Service on the transport 'Mooltan' on the 26th of the same month. She was on duty at the Colaba War Hospital, Bombay; No 44 British General Hospital at Deolai; the Officers Convalescent Hospital at Nasik; and No 42 BG Hospital at Bushire, on the Persian Gulf. She returned to Australia on the transport 'Pilsna' in September 1919. Prior to enlisting she was on the nursing staff of the Education Department.
Education Department's Record of War Service Victoria
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Sister Margaret Waterstrom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Waterstrom, Anthony street, East Malvern, has been awarded the Royal Red Cross decoration by His Majesty the King in recognition of valuable nursing services tendered in connection with military operations in Persia (Bushire force). Sister Waterstrom received her training at Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne, and prior to enlisting was engaged on the medical staff of the Victorian Education department. After 2½ years' active service in India and Persia she was invalided home, and has now resumed duty with the department.
The Argus Saturday 19 June 1920 page 18 |
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Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 20 May 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 753, position 10
Date of London Gazette: 3 February 1920
Location in London Gazette: Page 1386, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 20 May 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 753, position 10
Date of London Gazette: 3 February 1920
Location in London Gazette: Page 1386, position 3
Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 20 May 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 753, position 6
Date of London Gazette: 3 February 1920
Location in London Gazette: Page 1380, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 20 May 1920
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 753, position 6
Date of London Gazette: 3 February 1920
Location in London Gazette: Page 1380, position 3
Awarded Star of Persia
WATKINS, Ethel Adelaide
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1894 in Inverell, NSW
Daughter of James Thomas WATKINS and Johanna nee QUINLAN
Of Inverell, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 4 August 1916
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 22 years
Served in England and France
Transferred to No 2 Australian General Hospital, Boulogne, France
Returned to Australia 13 June 1919 per Sardinia’
Appointment Terminated 13 July 1919
Midwife at Montrose Maternity Hospital in 1930
Married Franics MADDEN in 1934
Died 09 August 1980 in NSW
Late of Chatswood, NSW
Sister Ethel Watkins, according to the advices received, by the last English mail, was an inmate of a London hospital, suffering from influenza. Sister Watkins, who has been on active service for some time, is a daughter of Mrs. Watkins, of Evans-street.
Daily Observer Tamworth, Saturday 25 January 1919 page 5
AANS
Born 1894 in Inverell, NSW
Daughter of James Thomas WATKINS and Johanna nee QUINLAN
Of Inverell, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 4 August 1916
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 22 years
Served in England and France
Transferred to No 2 Australian General Hospital, Boulogne, France
Returned to Australia 13 June 1919 per Sardinia’
Appointment Terminated 13 July 1919
Midwife at Montrose Maternity Hospital in 1930
Married Franics MADDEN in 1934
Died 09 August 1980 in NSW
Late of Chatswood, NSW
Sister Ethel Watkins, according to the advices received, by the last English mail, was an inmate of a London hospital, suffering from influenza. Sister Watkins, who has been on active service for some time, is a daughter of Mrs. Watkins, of Evans-street.
Daily Observer Tamworth, Saturday 25 January 1919 page 5
WATKINS, Helen Margaret Gwyllam
Queen Alexandera Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1886 in Durham, England
Daughter of Henry William WATKINS and Kate Mary Margaret nee THOMPSON
Died 20 September 1956 in Surrey, England
Daughter of Henry William WATKINS and Kate Mary Margaret nee THOMPSON
Died 20 September 1956 in Surrey, England
WATKINS, Winifred Emily
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1881 in Petersham, NSW
Daughter Francis Thomas WATKINS and Rosalie Ann nee THORNE
Of Parramatta, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Embarked 3 September 1917 from Sydney per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 35 years
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 7 February 1920 per ‘Konig Louise’
Appointment Terminated 16 March 1920
Matron of the Deaconess' Children's Home, Harrison Street Marrickville
Did not marry
Died 12 February 1967 in NSW
Aged 86 years
AANS
Born 1881 in Petersham, NSW
Daughter Francis Thomas WATKINS and Rosalie Ann nee THORNE
Of Parramatta, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 14 March 1917
Embarked 3 September 1917 from Sydney per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 35 years
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 7 February 1920 per ‘Konig Louise’
Appointment Terminated 16 March 1920
Matron of the Deaconess' Children's Home, Harrison Street Marrickville
Did not marry
Died 12 February 1967 in NSW
Aged 86 years
WATSON, Annie Mary
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Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Regiment Born 24 November 1872 in Qld. Daughter of George Thomas WATSON and Catherine Cline nee SPENCE Both parents deceased when ensliting Returning to Australia 20 December 1919 per 'Indarra' Did not marry Died 10 January 1955 in Qld. Aged 81 years Buried Mount Thompson Memorial Gardens Columbarium 12 Section 17 |
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WATSON, Beatrice Middleton
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Elsternwick, Vic. Youngest Daughter of William Galley and Jane Ada WATSON Of Kooyong Road, Elsternwick, Vic. late of 'Iona' Glen Huntley Road, Elsternwick Enlisted at 01 September 1915 Ismailia, Egypt Embarked 01 October 1915 Died in Egypt 02 June 1916 of a cerebral hemorrhage at No 1 Australian General Hospital, Ismailia, Egypt Aged 34 years Buried Ismailia War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt B67 www.awm.gov.au C02303 |
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WATSON, Edith Alicia
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1876 in Minyip, Vic.
Daughter of George WATSON and Jane nee SANDERS
Of 14 Golding St, Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 4 August 1915
Embarked 11 August 1915 from Fremantle per ‘Orontes’
Aged 38 years
Served in Gallipoli, Egypt & England
Returned to Australia
Appointment Terminated 27 September 1917
Did not marry
Died 10 October 1966 in Vic.
Late of Mont Albert, Vic.
Buried Box Hill Cemetery M-NS-0308 - buried as Edith Avice WATSON
AANS
Born 1876 in Minyip, Vic.
Daughter of George WATSON and Jane nee SANDERS
Of 14 Golding St, Canterbury, Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 4 August 1915
Embarked 11 August 1915 from Fremantle per ‘Orontes’
Aged 38 years
Served in Gallipoli, Egypt & England
Returned to Australia
Appointment Terminated 27 September 1917
Did not marry
Died 10 October 1966 in Vic.
Late of Mont Albert, Vic.
Buried Box Hill Cemetery M-NS-0308 - buried as Edith Avice WATSON
WATSON, Eileen Marriott
Sister
AANS
Indian Nursing Service
Born Port Fairy, Vic.
Next of kin J Proctor BERRY
Trained at Hamilton Hospital, Vic.
Enlisted 12 December 1916
Aged 29 years
Embarked 26 December 1916 per 'Moultan'
Served in India
Returned to Australia 05 February 1919 per 'Themistocles'
Appointment terminated 24 March 1919
Read more here
AANS
Indian Nursing Service
Born Port Fairy, Vic.
Next of kin J Proctor BERRY
Trained at Hamilton Hospital, Vic.
Enlisted 12 December 1916
Aged 29 years
Embarked 26 December 1916 per 'Moultan'
Served in India
Returned to Australia 05 February 1919 per 'Themistocles'
Appointment terminated 24 March 1919
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WATSON, Grace May
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 in Cowra, NSW
Daughter of Thomas WATSON and Minnie nee MARTIN
Sister of Florence WATSON
Of Yass
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained nurse
Enlisted 13 September 1917 at Sydney, NSW
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 29 years
Transferred from HT Wyreema to HT Sardinia at Cape Town, South Africa on 22 November 1918 to return to Australia
Appointment terminated 31 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 23 June 1966 in St. Leonards, NSW
Late of Lingfield, NSW
AANS
Born 1888 in Cowra, NSW
Daughter of Thomas WATSON and Minnie nee MARTIN
Sister of Florence WATSON
Of Yass
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained nurse
Enlisted 13 September 1917 at Sydney, NSW
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 29 years
Transferred from HT Wyreema to HT Sardinia at Cape Town, South Africa on 22 November 1918 to return to Australia
Appointment terminated 31 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 23 June 1966 in St. Leonards, NSW
Late of Lingfield, NSW
WATSON, Linda
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Sister
AANS Born 1891 in Richmond, Tas. Daughter of James Theodore WATSON and Eleenor nee ELLIOTT Next of kin Emily Moss HONEY Of 50 Golville St, Battery Point, Hobart, Tasmania Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 4 years Latrobe Hospital Enlisted 31 May 1917 Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 26 years Served in Salonika & England Returned to Australia 4 November 1919 per ‘Berrima’ Appointment Terminated 13 December 1919 Married Leonard John DOUGLAS Died 07 January 1985 Buried Carr Villa Cemetery Colonade Wall 267.00 B |
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WATSON, Mabel Winifred
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1891 at St. Leonards, NSW Daughter of Frank Hilton WATSON and Mabel Harriet nee HEATHCOTE Ray Rd, North Sydney, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 27 August 1917 Embarked 15 September 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ayrshire’ Aged 26 years Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 20 March 1918 per ‘Ulysses’ Nursing Duties Appointment Terminated 30 November 1918 Died 03 May 1992 at Maroubra Junction, NSW aged 101 years Courtesy of Craig WATSON |
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WATSON, Rose
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 in Prahan, Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter Robert Chisholm WATSON and Mary Elizabeth Elliott nee MANN
C/O Mrs. J. HILL
Of Stanley St, North Adelaide, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Homeopathic Hospital Melbourne
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 29 November 1917 from Adelaide per ‘Indarra’
Aged 28 years
Served in Bombay, India
Alexander War Hospital, Victoria War Hospital & King George War Hospital
Resigned 11 July 1919 due to marriage.
Married Frank William Overton ROBINSON 12 July 1919 in Poona, India
Divorced and later married William HAINES
Died 1938 in Oxford, England as Rosamund C HAINES
AANS
Born 1888 in Prahan, Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter Robert Chisholm WATSON and Mary Elizabeth Elliott nee MANN
C/O Mrs. J. HILL
Of Stanley St, North Adelaide, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Homeopathic Hospital Melbourne
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, SA
Embarked 29 November 1917 from Adelaide per ‘Indarra’
Aged 28 years
Served in Bombay, India
Alexander War Hospital, Victoria War Hospital & King George War Hospital
Resigned 11 July 1919 due to marriage.
Married Frank William Overton ROBINSON 12 July 1919 in Poona, India
Divorced and later married William HAINES
Died 1938 in Oxford, England as Rosamund C HAINES
WATT, Elise Valeska / Valesca
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Sister
AANS Born 1875 in Vic. Daughter of Gerald Williamson WATT and Augusta Caroline nee CROSS Niece of Charles WATT Of Koroit, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Melbourne Hospital Enlisted 28 November 1914 Embarked 5 December 1914 Aged 39 years Served in England Illness – Tuberculosis Returned to Australia 14 January 1917 per ‘Kanowna’ Appointment Terminated 11 June 1917 Married Edward Stanley LIPSETT in 1932 in Vic. Died 18 September 1945 Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and ashes scattered Photograph Table Talk Thursday 26 November 1914 page 3 |
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Former Army Nurse
Mrs. Elise Valesca Lipsett, whose, death is reported, was the wife of Mr. Stanley Lipsett, 'Hawthorn' Glen, Hawthorn. Many will remember her as Sister Elise Velesca Watt, a member of the army nursing service before the outbreak of the last war. She sailed with the 1st hospital ship
Kyarra for Egypt, and served throughout ' the Great War in Egypt, France and England. She had been a keen member of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary since1921, and during recent years her Red Cross activities included active participation in Lady Dugan's branch of the
Red Cross at Government House and with the Red Cross Variety Shop. A family service was held at All Saints Anglican Church, Kooyong, conducted by Arch-deacon Roscoe Wilson , assisted by the vicar, Rev. T. H. Justice. The private cremation took place at Spring Vale Crematorium yesterday. Arrangements were by le Fine and Son.
The Age 19 September 1945 page 3
Mrs. Elise Valesca Lipsett, whose, death is reported, was the wife of Mr. Stanley Lipsett, 'Hawthorn' Glen, Hawthorn. Many will remember her as Sister Elise Velesca Watt, a member of the army nursing service before the outbreak of the last war. She sailed with the 1st hospital ship
Kyarra for Egypt, and served throughout ' the Great War in Egypt, France and England. She had been a keen member of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Kiosk Auxiliary since1921, and during recent years her Red Cross activities included active participation in Lady Dugan's branch of the
Red Cross at Government House and with the Red Cross Variety Shop. A family service was held at All Saints Anglican Church, Kooyong, conducted by Arch-deacon Roscoe Wilson , assisted by the vicar, Rev. T. H. Justice. The private cremation took place at Spring Vale Crematorium yesterday. Arrangements were by le Fine and Son.
The Age 19 September 1945 page 3
WATT, Mary Redfern
Sister
AANS
Born 1879 in Grenfell, NSW
Daughter of William Redfern WATT and Florentia Cherubim nee MARTEL
Of Dubbo, NSW
Matron at Forbes District Hospital in 1914
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 35 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Returned to Australia 13 October 1919 per ‘Anchises’
Appointment Terminated 2 March 1920
Did not marry
Died 22 February 1963 at Lawson, NSW
Aged 83 years
Late of Springwood & Grenfell, NSW
AANS
Born 1879 in Grenfell, NSW
Daughter of William Redfern WATT and Florentia Cherubim nee MARTEL
Of Dubbo, NSW
Matron at Forbes District Hospital in 1914
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 26 April 1915
Embarked 15 May 1915 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 35 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Returned to Australia 13 October 1919 per ‘Anchises’
Appointment Terminated 2 March 1920
Did not marry
Died 22 February 1963 at Lawson, NSW
Aged 83 years
Late of Springwood & Grenfell, NSW
ONE WOMAN STRIKE
Refusing to comply with the demand of the Prince Henry Hospital, (Sydney) authorities that she vacate her kiosk on the premises, Sister Mary Redfern Watt, a war nurse, has barricaded herself in, and declares she is determined to stay. The door of the kiosk which stands just inside the entrance to the Prince Henry Hospital, is kept closed, furniture has been dragged against it. Strangers approaching the kiosk to transact business are sent to a window at the side of the building. Sister Watt, who has occupied the kiosk for 11 years, said that it was her only means of livelihood. She is a war nurse, with service in Egypt and France. 'When the hospital board took over the hospital from the Government, the board decided that it needed the kiosk for its own financial assistance,' Sister Watt said. - 'The previous occupants were returned men, paying only a nominal rent. As my war services entitled me to the same consideration, I was given the same privileges.' Sister Watt said that the board had called for tenders for a license to sell within the hospital grounds. She had been an unsuccessful tenderer.
Daily Advertiser Saturday 20 March 1937 page 3
Refusing to comply with the demand of the Prince Henry Hospital, (Sydney) authorities that she vacate her kiosk on the premises, Sister Mary Redfern Watt, a war nurse, has barricaded herself in, and declares she is determined to stay. The door of the kiosk which stands just inside the entrance to the Prince Henry Hospital, is kept closed, furniture has been dragged against it. Strangers approaching the kiosk to transact business are sent to a window at the side of the building. Sister Watt, who has occupied the kiosk for 11 years, said that it was her only means of livelihood. She is a war nurse, with service in Egypt and France. 'When the hospital board took over the hospital from the Government, the board decided that it needed the kiosk for its own financial assistance,' Sister Watt said. - 'The previous occupants were returned men, paying only a nominal rent. As my war services entitled me to the same consideration, I was given the same privileges.' Sister Watt said that the board had called for tenders for a license to sell within the hospital grounds. She had been an unsuccessful tenderer.
Daily Advertiser Saturday 20 March 1937 page 3
LAND FOR SELECTION
The District Surveyor (Mr. H. B. Corlis) advises that the settlement purchase farm in the name of Miss Mary Redfern Watt, will become available for selection on September 11. The farm, which has an area of 331 acres, and is situated at Bunglegumbie, on the river flats, about five miles from Dubbo, has a capital value of £1990. It is expected that there will be a large number of applications, which may be lodged with the Crown Land agent at Dubbo, between September 11 and 15.
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate Tuesday 15 August 1939 page 2
The District Surveyor (Mr. H. B. Corlis) advises that the settlement purchase farm in the name of Miss Mary Redfern Watt, will become available for selection on September 11. The farm, which has an area of 331 acres, and is situated at Bunglegumbie, on the river flats, about five miles from Dubbo, has a capital value of £1990. It is expected that there will be a large number of applications, which may be lodged with the Crown Land agent at Dubbo, between September 11 and 15.
The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate Tuesday 15 August 1939 page 2
WATT, Mona Martel
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1885 in Grenfell, NSW
Daughter of William Redfern WATT and Florentia Cherubim nee MARTEL
Of Dubbo, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 7 July 1915
Embarked 14 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 29 years
Worked on Hospital transport ships
Returned to Australia from Suez per hospital ship 'Karoola' nursing staff on 4 December 1918
Appointment Terminated
Married John Melbourne TAIT
Died 1964 in St. Leonards, NSW
AANS
Born 1885 in Grenfell, NSW
Daughter of William Redfern WATT and Florentia Cherubim nee MARTEL
Of Dubbo, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 7 July 1915
Embarked 14 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 29 years
Worked on Hospital transport ships
Returned to Australia from Suez per hospital ship 'Karoola' nursing staff on 4 December 1918
Appointment Terminated
Married John Melbourne TAIT
Died 1964 in St. Leonards, NSW
Sister Martel (Mona) Watt, formerly head nurse at the Forbes Hospital, is now on her way back to Australia, tending Australian wounded soldiers who are coming home.
Her sister, Matron (" Duckie") Watt, formerly in charge of Forbes Hospital, is at present stationed at Lemnos Island. (Both the above young ladies are daughters of Mr.and Mrs. W. R. Watt, jun., for many years residents of our town.
Cowra Free Press Saturday 13 November 1915 page 2
Her sister, Matron (" Duckie") Watt, formerly in charge of Forbes Hospital, is at present stationed at Lemnos Island. (Both the above young ladies are daughters of Mr.and Mrs. W. R. Watt, jun., for many years residents of our town.
Cowra Free Press Saturday 13 November 1915 page 2
WATT, Ruby May
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Fairfield, NSW
Daughter of John and M A WATT
Of Temora, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 4 years Children’s Hospital
Enlisted 31 October 1916
Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 27 years
Served in Salonika
Returned to Australia per ‘Kanowna’
Appointment Terminated 25 November 1918
Married Harold HANNAFORD 24 October 1922
Died 28 July 1951 at 38 Court Street, Box Hill (Residence)
Buried Springvale Crematorium Cassia Wall X Niche 20
HANNAFORD–WATT.–On the 24th October, at St. Stephen's Church of England, Gardenvale, by the Rev. L. G. Vance, Harold Hannaford to Ruby May Watt, daughter of Mrs. Watt and the late Mr. John Watt.
The Argus Saturday 02 December 1922 page 17
AANS
Born Fairfield, NSW
Daughter of John and M A WATT
Of Temora, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 4 years Children’s Hospital
Enlisted 31 October 1916
Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 27 years
Served in Salonika
Returned to Australia per ‘Kanowna’
Appointment Terminated 25 November 1918
Married Harold HANNAFORD 24 October 1922
Died 28 July 1951 at 38 Court Street, Box Hill (Residence)
Buried Springvale Crematorium Cassia Wall X Niche 20
HANNAFORD–WATT.–On the 24th October, at St. Stephen's Church of England, Gardenvale, by the Rev. L. G. Vance, Harold Hannaford to Ruby May Watt, daughter of Mrs. Watt and the late Mr. John Watt.
The Argus Saturday 02 December 1922 page 17
WATTS, Eliza Ann
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 30 April 1874 at Monmouthsire, Wales
Daughter of Mary GILLIARD
Of Junction Rd, Rosewater, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 25 November 1914 in Perth, WA
Embarked 29 December 1914 per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 40 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Returned to Australia 6 March 1919 per ‘Kanowna’
Appointment Terminated 4 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 01 March 1941 in WA
Aged 66 years
Resided Mt. Lawley, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes scattered
It was with deep regret that the many friends of Sister E. A. Watts, of Mt. Lawley, learnt of her death last Saturday after a long illness. The late Sister Watts had a long record of service, both military and civilian, as she served in the Boer War and the Great War and, had her age permitted it would have liked to join up for service in the present conflict. She was English by birth but came to Australia at an early age and trained as a nurse at the Wakefield Hospital in South Australia. In 1900 she went to South Africa, where she remained for two and a half years, serving in camp hospitals at Bloemfontein and Pretoria. At the end of the Boer War she returned to Australia to continue her training and, in 1904, accepted an appointment as sister-in-charge at the Grosvenor Hospital, Fremantle. When war broke out in 1914 she immediately joined up and sailed for Egypt on the first hospital ship to take up work at Heliopolls. Later she went with the No. 1 Australian General Hospital to France and served continuously in that country and in England until after the Armistice'as signed. She held the Queen Victoria and Edward VII medals from the South African campaign and the Gallipoli Star and General Service and Victory medals from the Great War. In years of peace she served as a civilian nurse and, until within five days of her death, was caring for a private patient in the metropolitan area.
The West Australian Friday 07 March 1941 page 4
AANS
Born 30 April 1874 at Monmouthsire, Wales
Daughter of Mary GILLIARD
Of Junction Rd, Rosewater, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 25 November 1914 in Perth, WA
Embarked 29 December 1914 per ‘Kyarra’
Aged 40 years
Served in Egypt, England & France
Returned to Australia 6 March 1919 per ‘Kanowna’
Appointment Terminated 4 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 01 March 1941 in WA
Aged 66 years
Resided Mt. Lawley, WA
Buried Karrakatta Cemetery - ashes scattered
It was with deep regret that the many friends of Sister E. A. Watts, of Mt. Lawley, learnt of her death last Saturday after a long illness. The late Sister Watts had a long record of service, both military and civilian, as she served in the Boer War and the Great War and, had her age permitted it would have liked to join up for service in the present conflict. She was English by birth but came to Australia at an early age and trained as a nurse at the Wakefield Hospital in South Australia. In 1900 she went to South Africa, where she remained for two and a half years, serving in camp hospitals at Bloemfontein and Pretoria. At the end of the Boer War she returned to Australia to continue her training and, in 1904, accepted an appointment as sister-in-charge at the Grosvenor Hospital, Fremantle. When war broke out in 1914 she immediately joined up and sailed for Egypt on the first hospital ship to take up work at Heliopolls. Later she went with the No. 1 Australian General Hospital to France and served continuously in that country and in England until after the Armistice'as signed. She held the Queen Victoria and Edward VII medals from the South African campaign and the Gallipoli Star and General Service and Victory medals from the Great War. In years of peace she served as a civilian nurse and, until within five days of her death, was caring for a private patient in the metropolitan area.
The West Australian Friday 07 March 1941 page 4
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Last Of S.A. Boer War Nurses Dies
Many older members of the nursing profession in South Australia will regret to hear of the death in Western Australia early this month of Sister E. A. Watts. She had the rare distinction of serving in both the Boer War and the Great War, and was the last survivor of the six South Australian nurses who went to the Boer War in 1900. Although she was born in England, Miss Watts came to South Australia at an early age, and trained under the late Miss Alice Tibbits, at Wakefield street Hospital. After the Boer War she returned to Australia to continue her training, and in 1904 accepted an appointment assister in charge of the Grosvenor Hospital, Fremantle. When war broke out in 1914 she sailed for Egypt on the first hospital ship to take up work at Heliopolis. Later she went with the No. 1 Australian General Hospital to France, and served continuously in that country and in England until after the Armistice was signed. Miss Watts held the Queen Victoria and Edward VII. medals from the South African campaign, and the Gallipoli Star and General Service and Victory medals from the Great War. In years of peace she served as a civilian nurse,and until within five days of her death was caring for a private patient. A sister and brother, Mrs. R. WThompson and Mr. R. C. Watts, both of Ethelton, survive her The Advertiser Wednesday 12 March 1941 page 6 |
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WATTS, Florence Hilda
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 2 October 1889 at Prospect, South Australia
Daughter of John & Mary Sarah WATTS nee NINNES
Of Kensington Rd, Norwood, SA
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 26 October 1918
Aged 28 years
Volunteered to nurse Influenza patients in Victoria.
Left By train for duty in Melbourne on 18 February 1919
Discharged at own request on 24 September 1919
Died 19 May 1964 at Adelaide, SA
Did not marry
Aged 74 years
Resided Unley Park, SA
Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery
AANS
Born 2 October 1889 at Prospect, South Australia
Daughter of John & Mary Sarah WATTS nee NINNES
Of Kensington Rd, Norwood, SA
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 26 October 1918
Aged 28 years
Volunteered to nurse Influenza patients in Victoria.
Left By train for duty in Melbourne on 18 February 1919
Discharged at own request on 24 September 1919
Died 19 May 1964 at Adelaide, SA
Did not marry
Aged 74 years
Resided Unley Park, SA
Cremated Centennial Park Cemetery
WAUGH, J L Da Silva
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Voluntary Aid Detachment
Only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John WAUGH Her father was a former Mayor of Parramatta, NSW Died 05 December 1942 after a short illness at the Mater Misericordiac Hospital at 12.20 am. Aged 63 years Buried Rookwood Cemetery Miss Da Silya Waugh arrived back from the Cairo hospitals on Saturday, after a good term of war nursing The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate Wednesday 03 September 1919 page 2 SENIOR
COMMANDANT. Miss Da Silva Waugh. WORK FOR SOLDIERS. "I have always been so enthusiastic about the Red Cross training for girls; for not only do they learn such vitally important subjects as first aid and home nursing; but their training includes a certain amount of discipline," said Miss da Silva Waugh, who has just been made a senior commandant of the Red Cross. The history of Miss Waugh's work for the Red Cross dates back to 1915, when she joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment, and was asked to go as voluntary cook to the Red Cross home, The Mills, at Moss Vale, in 1916. She remained there for two years, and was then sent to Egypt in 1918. COOK IN EGYPT. "I was the voluntary cook at the 14th Australian General Hospital, Port Said and Abbassia, and later opened a Bengers Food kitchen at the Desert Mounted Corps Rest Camp, on the beach at Port Said. I prepared as many as 1270 dishes in one day at the hospital, and part of my duty, while I was in Egypt was to take 70 of the men out every afternoon in a boat on the canal. They had afternoon tea and enjoyed what was a great treat, sandwiches of bread which had been made with Australian flour. I returned to Australia in the last hospital ship to leave Egypt, the Dunluce Castle," added Miss Waugh. |
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POST-WAR WORK.
Since her arrival back in Sydney Miss Waugh has helped in many ways. She was voluntary cook and then "resident aid" at Graythwaite and Rose Hall, Darlinghurst, both homes for returned soldiers. Later she was at Chester, Potts Point, and at Hathrope, Bathurst.
Included among Miss Waugh's other talents is that of piano-playing, and for two years she utilised it by playing during the cinema at Graythwaite, once every week.
Miss Waugh was the commandant of the Parramatta V.A.D. from 1916 until she left for Egypt, and held that post again after her return until the detachment was disbanded, after which she joined headquarters.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 23 August 1937 page 3
Since her arrival back in Sydney Miss Waugh has helped in many ways. She was voluntary cook and then "resident aid" at Graythwaite and Rose Hall, Darlinghurst, both homes for returned soldiers. Later she was at Chester, Potts Point, and at Hathrope, Bathurst.
Included among Miss Waugh's other talents is that of piano-playing, and for two years she utilised it by playing during the cinema at Graythwaite, once every week.
Miss Waugh was the commandant of the Parramatta V.A.D. from 1916 until she left for Egypt, and held that post again after her return until the detachment was disbanded, after which she joined headquarters.
The Sydney Morning Herald Monday 23 August 1937 page 3
WAYN, Aurelia (Amelia) Lucy
Masseuse
AANS
No 9 Australian General Hospital
AANS
No 9 Australian General Hospital
Born c1862 in Koblenz, Germany
Daughter of Rev. Arthur WAYN and Amelia nee IBBOTSON
Died 11 August 1951 in Hobart, Tas.
Buried Cornelian Bay Cemetery Derwent Gardens, Niche Wall D, No 3, Row A
Daughter of Rev. Arthur WAYN and Amelia nee IBBOTSON
Died 11 August 1951 in Hobart, Tas.
Buried Cornelian Bay Cemetery Derwent Gardens, Niche Wall D, No 3, Row A
MISS A. L. WAYN
Miss A. L. Wayn, M.B.E., has for a long time been interested in historical research, and for the past five years has' been attached to the staff of the Chief Secretary's Department as Honorary Archivist. Miss Wayn, a member of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association, and a certificated masseuse, was trained at the Launceston General Hospital from 1896 to 1899. She conducted the Fairfield private hospital in Hobart in partnership with Matron Moore-Robinson between the years 1900 and 1915. From 1915 to 1921 Miss Wayn was matron in charge of Military Base Hospitals in Launceston, where her devoted and efficient service was valued by the authorities concerned. Demobilised from this work in 1921, Miss Wayn undertook massage duty in a voluntary capacity for some years. At the present time Miss Wayn is associated with the work involved in the compilation of the Women's National Register.
Examiner Wednesday 01 January 1941 page 5
Miss A. L. Wayn, M.B.E., has for a long time been interested in historical research, and for the past five years has' been attached to the staff of the Chief Secretary's Department as Honorary Archivist. Miss Wayn, a member of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association, and a certificated masseuse, was trained at the Launceston General Hospital from 1896 to 1899. She conducted the Fairfield private hospital in Hobart in partnership with Matron Moore-Robinson between the years 1900 and 1915. From 1915 to 1921 Miss Wayn was matron in charge of Military Base Hospitals in Launceston, where her devoted and efficient service was valued by the authorities concerned. Demobilised from this work in 1921, Miss Wayn undertook massage duty in a voluntary capacity for some years. At the present time Miss Wayn is associated with the work involved in the compilation of the Women's National Register.
Examiner Wednesday 01 January 1941 page 5
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Miss Wayn-Archivist
An enthusiast out in search of early Tasmanian history recently crossed over to Hobart. There she had the good fortune to meet Miss Amelia Lucy Wayn, MBE, who, though well on in her eighties, does not think she is entitled to sit and meditate. Her job now is that of archivist, and she is attached to the staff on the Chief Secretary's Department. The daughter of the late Rev Arthur Wayn, Miss Amelia, who was bom in Coblentz when her parents were stationed there, but spent her early life at Longford, has for many years past been interested in historical research, and is regarded as an authority on the historical records of the state. For a great many years Miss Wayn followed the nursing profession. The Argus Melbourne Tuesday 27 March 1945 page 7 Miss A. L. Wayn
HOBART.-Miss Amelia L. Wayn, who died on Saturday, was cremated on Tuesday. She was matron in charge of military base hospitals in Launceston from 1915 till 1921, and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1940 for services to the State. Her indices of inward and outward Government dispatches have proved valuable to investigators of early Tasmanian history, and for detail they are unrivalled in the Commonwealth Advocate Friday 17 August 1951 page 4 |
http://trove.nla.gov.au/version/180492258
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Amelia Lucy Wayn (1862?-1951), historical researcher, was born probably in 1862 in Germany, daughter of Rev. Arthur Wayn, Anglican clergyman, and his wife Amelia, née Ibbotson. Her father, who had been ordained priest in New South Wales in 1854 and had later been a curate in England, became curate at St Andrew's Church, Evandale, Tasmania, in November 1864. For the next thirty years Amelia accompanied her father (widowed in 1877) around the various parishes in which he was the incumbent; following his retirement, in 1896 she trained as a nurse at Launceston Public Hospital. Moving to Hobart, she ran the Fairfield Private Hospital, initially in partnership with Miss McDowall, in 1900-15. Amelia then went to Launceston as matron-in-charge of the military base hospital until she was demobilized in 1921.
For the compilation of The Historical Records of Australia, funding was negotiated between the Tasmanian and Commonwealth governments to employ a person to arrange and index Tasmanian archival records, dating from the 1820s, which were held by the Tasmanian Chief Secretary's Department. In March 1921 Miss Wayn was appointed in a temporary capacity as a 'lady indexer'. She quickly became the one who answered requests received by the Tasmanian government for all manner of historical information and was recognized as the 'authority on the historical records of the State'. Over the next twenty-five years she undertook work and provided replies for a wide range of researchers. By the early 1930s the funding for her indexing had been reduced to a minimal honorarium in token recognition of her voluntary labours.
In January 1941 she was appointed M.B.E.: although the citation referred primarily to her contribution to historical research, it also mentioned her various charitable works. In 1942 the Tasmanian government finally allocated increased funds to pay its annalist. Amelia continued her indexing and research until 1949 when a full-time archivist was formally appointed under the Public Records Act (1943). Miss Wayn died in Hobart on 11 August 1951 and was cremated at Cornelian Bay.
Although she did not publish any books herself, Amelia Wayn contributed greatly to the work of others through the provision of information, research and assistance without which many publications would have been the poorer, or may not have been possible at all. Her major legacy to researchers, however, were the indexes and compilations that she created for records prior to 1856 in Tasmania. These are now held in the Archives Office of Tasmania and include substantial compilations dealing with governors' dispatches, shipping, the military and the civil service. The massive index which now bears her name is, despite its idiosyncrasies and errors, an invaluable starting point for any researcher engaged on the early period of European settlement in Tasmania and provides a lasting memorial to her work.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/wayn-amelia-lucy-9016
For the compilation of The Historical Records of Australia, funding was negotiated between the Tasmanian and Commonwealth governments to employ a person to arrange and index Tasmanian archival records, dating from the 1820s, which were held by the Tasmanian Chief Secretary's Department. In March 1921 Miss Wayn was appointed in a temporary capacity as a 'lady indexer'. She quickly became the one who answered requests received by the Tasmanian government for all manner of historical information and was recognized as the 'authority on the historical records of the State'. Over the next twenty-five years she undertook work and provided replies for a wide range of researchers. By the early 1930s the funding for her indexing had been reduced to a minimal honorarium in token recognition of her voluntary labours.
In January 1941 she was appointed M.B.E.: although the citation referred primarily to her contribution to historical research, it also mentioned her various charitable works. In 1942 the Tasmanian government finally allocated increased funds to pay its annalist. Amelia continued her indexing and research until 1949 when a full-time archivist was formally appointed under the Public Records Act (1943). Miss Wayn died in Hobart on 11 August 1951 and was cremated at Cornelian Bay.
Although she did not publish any books herself, Amelia Wayn contributed greatly to the work of others through the provision of information, research and assistance without which many publications would have been the poorer, or may not have been possible at all. Her major legacy to researchers, however, were the indexes and compilations that she created for records prior to 1856 in Tasmania. These are now held in the Archives Office of Tasmania and include substantial compilations dealing with governors' dispatches, shipping, the military and the civil service. The massive index which now bears her name is, despite its idiosyncrasies and errors, an invaluable starting point for any researcher engaged on the early period of European settlement in Tasmania and provides a lasting memorial to her work.
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/wayn-amelia-lucy-9016
