WICKS, L M (Mrs.)
Certified Nurse
Returning to Australia per 'Borda' embarked 24 October 1918
May be from WA
Returning to Australia per 'Borda' embarked 24 October 1918
May be from WA
WIGLEY, Eleanor Jane aka Nellie Jean
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 01 October 1885 at Brompton, SA
Daughter of Joseph James WIGLEY and Sarah nee BROWN
Of 26 Aberdeen St, Geelong, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Alfred Hospital
Enlisted 31 March 1917
Embarked 21 April 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Karoola’
Aged 30 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 26 December 1919 per ‘Ormonde’
Appointment Terminated 8 March 1920
Did not marry
Died 24 April 1943 at Elsternwick, Vic.
Cremated Fawkner Cemetery
AANS
Born 01 October 1885 at Brompton, SA
Daughter of Joseph James WIGLEY and Sarah nee BROWN
Of 26 Aberdeen St, Geelong, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Alfred Hospital
Enlisted 31 March 1917
Embarked 21 April 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Karoola’
Aged 30 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 26 December 1919 per ‘Ormonde’
Appointment Terminated 8 March 1920
Did not marry
Died 24 April 1943 at Elsternwick, Vic.
Cremated Fawkner Cemetery
WIGNALL, Catherine Helen
Staff Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born Kate Ellen WIGNALL 15 September 1888 in Collingwood, Vic.
Daughter of Walter WIGNALL and Jessie nee KETTLE
Father deceased at time of enlistment (Walter died died in 1891 from an overdose(suicide) Catherine would have been about 2 years of age
Her sister Jessie committed suicide in 1920 at The Gap,Wilson's Bay in NSW)
Mother residing at 30 Southport Street, Leederville, WA
Educated at Fitzroy Convent, Melbourne, Vic.
Trained at Perth Public Hospital 16 October 1911 to 31 December 1916
Private nursing to time of embarking from Australia
Left Australian with Nurse C Brownfield in May 1916 with the intention of going to England, but disembarked at Cape Town and entered upon Nursing duties there for a period of eight months.
Arrived in England March 1917
Appointed 14 April 1917
Served at Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, England
'Staff Nurse C Wignall has served in this Hospital since April 1917. This lady is a capable nurse, methodical & polite and is a good ward manager. Her conduct has been excellent and she is very suitable for further employment. - A VICAR, Matron'
Resigned appointment 19 October 1918
Embarked for Australia per troopship 'Marathon' doing duty arriving in December 1918
Address in 1920 - 30 Southport Street, Leederville, Western Australia
Lived in WA for many years but eventually returned to Victoria
Did not marry
Died 22 April 1943 at Elsternwick, Vic.
Cremated Fawkner Cemetery, Vic.
Nurses Catherine Wignall and C. Brown, who arrived in England from W.A. a few weeks ago, have been accepted by the War Office for service in the QA.I.M.N.S. Reserve.
The Daily News Thursday 21 June 1917 page 3
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born Kate Ellen WIGNALL 15 September 1888 in Collingwood, Vic.
Daughter of Walter WIGNALL and Jessie nee KETTLE
Father deceased at time of enlistment (Walter died died in 1891 from an overdose(suicide) Catherine would have been about 2 years of age
Her sister Jessie committed suicide in 1920 at The Gap,Wilson's Bay in NSW)
Mother residing at 30 Southport Street, Leederville, WA
Educated at Fitzroy Convent, Melbourne, Vic.
Trained at Perth Public Hospital 16 October 1911 to 31 December 1916
Private nursing to time of embarking from Australia
Left Australian with Nurse C Brownfield in May 1916 with the intention of going to England, but disembarked at Cape Town and entered upon Nursing duties there for a period of eight months.
Arrived in England March 1917
Appointed 14 April 1917
Served at Royal Herbert Hospital, Woolwich, England
'Staff Nurse C Wignall has served in this Hospital since April 1917. This lady is a capable nurse, methodical & polite and is a good ward manager. Her conduct has been excellent and she is very suitable for further employment. - A VICAR, Matron'
Resigned appointment 19 October 1918
Embarked for Australia per troopship 'Marathon' doing duty arriving in December 1918
Address in 1920 - 30 Southport Street, Leederville, Western Australia
Lived in WA for many years but eventually returned to Victoria
Did not marry
Died 22 April 1943 at Elsternwick, Vic.
Cremated Fawkner Cemetery, Vic.
Nurses Catherine Wignall and C. Brown, who arrived in England from W.A. a few weeks ago, have been accepted by the War Office for service in the QA.I.M.N.S. Reserve.
The Daily News Thursday 21 June 1917 page 3
WILDASH, Elsie Caroline
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1886 at Narrandera, NSW Daughter of Charles John WILDASH and Elizabeth Emily nee GERARD Of Shirley Rd, Roseville, NSW Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 5 years Prince Alfred Hospital Enlisted 6 July 1915 Embarked 14 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’ Age: 29 years 2nd & 14th Australian General Hospitals Served in Egypt Illness Returned to Australia for rest 15 November 1916 per ‘Wiltshire’ Re-embarkation 21 March 1917 from Sydney per ‘Kanowna’ Nursing duties Served in Egypt Returned to Australia per ‘Ulysses’ Nursing duties Appointment terminated 9 December 1919 Married Kenneth Fitzgerald ALFORD in Chatswood, NSW in 1920 Died 16 October 1988 in Parkes, NSW Aged 102 years Late of Castle Hill and Parkes, NSW |
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WILFORD, Isabel Anne
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1889 at Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of William Henry WILFORD and Annie E NEWMAN fmly WILFORD nee HENRY
Of Tattersalls Hotel, Cunnamulla, Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 14 September 1916 at Brisbane, Qld.
Embarked 16 September 1916 from Sydney per ‘Karmala’
Aged 27 years
Served in Bombay, India
Suffered from Malaria
Returned to Australia 13 October 1918 per ‘Wiltshire’
Appointment Terminated 10 October 1918 as Medically unfit
Married Dr. Michael Joseph GALLAGHER in 1918 in Qld.
Died 28 January 1921
She died 28 January 1921.
She had two young children, Michael born in 1919 and Margot born 12 January 1921 (only 16 days old when her mother died.)
AANS
Born 1889 at Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of William Henry WILFORD and Annie E NEWMAN fmly WILFORD nee HENRY
Of Tattersalls Hotel, Cunnamulla, Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 14 September 1916 at Brisbane, Qld.
Embarked 16 September 1916 from Sydney per ‘Karmala’
Aged 27 years
Served in Bombay, India
Suffered from Malaria
Returned to Australia 13 October 1918 per ‘Wiltshire’
Appointment Terminated 10 October 1918 as Medically unfit
Married Dr. Michael Joseph GALLAGHER in 1918 in Qld.
Died 28 January 1921
She died 28 January 1921.
She had two young children, Michael born in 1919 and Margot born 12 January 1921 (only 16 days old when her mother died.)
The news , of the death of Mrs. J. Gallagher (wife of Dr. Gallagher, of Mackay) came as a great shock to the many friends of the deceased lady. The late Mrs. Gallagher, who had been married for less than two and a half years, was formerly Nurse Isabella Wilford, and was well known in both Brisbane and Cunnamulla. She received her training at the Brisbane General Hospital, and during the war she spent three years in military hospitals In India. While nursing in India she contracted malaria fever, and she never fully recovered from the effects of it. Shortly after her return to Brisbane she married Dr. Gallagher (who also had been on active service abroad), and they subsequently took up their residence in Mackay. The deceased lady was a gifted musician, and possessed many charming qualities that endeared her to her friends. She leaves two young children, the elder being 15 months old, and the baby three weeks.
The Daily Mail Friday 04 February 1921 page 9
The Daily Mail Friday 04 February 1921 page 9
WILKINS, Ethel Beatrice May
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 26 February 1875 at Newlyn, Vic. Daughter of Frank WILKINS and Susan nee HOOPER Of Newlyn North Vic. Age 40 years Trained Melbourne General Hospital 01 September 1899 to 14 October 1902 Sister at Private Hospital for 4 1/2 years Matron at Port Morsby 3 years Enlisted 12 June 1915 Embarked 17 June 1915 per 'Wandilla' Service in Egypt and France and on the field Resigned appointment in UK due to marriage 06 November 1917 Married Frederick James BEASLEY 06 November 1917 in Wadsworth, England Nursed at the Convalescent Home, Marine Parade, Brighton Staff Nurse Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve Resided at 'Crescent House' Marine Parade, Brighton, England Joined Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve from 09 May 1918 Nursed at Queen's Hospital, Frognal, Sidcup. Appointment terminated 22 November 1919 'Her work and conduct were in every way satisfactory' Returned to Australia as Mrs E BEASLEY per “Aeneus” January 1920 Resided Toolern Vale, via Melton, Vic. Died 20 January 1948 Aged 72 years Cremated Springvale Cemetery Tristania Rose Tree Garden F3 Bed 10 Rose 38 Photograph courtesy of Faye Threlfall Note: The Governor (or his staff) of Papua New Guinea were interested in the arrival back to Australia of Nurse Wilkinson/Beasley. Photograph Table Talk |
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WILKINS, Maud
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born Birmingham, England
Daughter of Mrs. M WILKINS
Address “Helside” John St,Nth Fremantle, WA
Age 26 years
Enlisted 28 May 1917 in Fremantle, WA
Embarked 05 June 1917 in Fremantle per “Khiva”
Service in Bombay
Medically unfit for tropical climate
Returned to Australia per “Nestor” 25 December 1918
Appointment Terminated 22 February 1919
Married Frank MILTON
Widowed
Remarried 1945 to Rrar-Admiral Thomas Brown SHAW, RN in England
AANS
Born Birmingham, England
Daughter of Mrs. M WILKINS
Address “Helside” John St,Nth Fremantle, WA
Age 26 years
Enlisted 28 May 1917 in Fremantle, WA
Embarked 05 June 1917 in Fremantle per “Khiva”
Service in Bombay
Medically unfit for tropical climate
Returned to Australia per “Nestor” 25 December 1918
Appointment Terminated 22 February 1919
Married Frank MILTON
Widowed
Remarried 1945 to Rrar-Admiral Thomas Brown SHAW, RN in England
Crutches Make Arch As Perth Nurse Weds Admiral
Patients of an English West Country auxiliary hospital formed a guard of honour with crutches held as an archway for bride and groom when the hospital matron, a former Perth nurse, married a British naval retired Surgeon Rear-Admiral. Bride, formerly Mrs. Maude Milton, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilkins, of South Perth. She trained at Fremantle Public Hospital, served in Bombay Military Hospital during the last war. She was recently matron of Hoddington Auxiliary Hospital, Upton Grey, Basingstoke, England. Bridegroom was Surgeon Rear-Admiral Thomas Brown Shaw,- R.N.(retired), of Lee-on-Solent. Bride was the widow of Mr. Frank Milton, of Penzance. She Has a son, Major Hugh Milton, in the British Army now serving in Burma. Bride was given away by Lord Basing. Hospital commandant Mrs. Willis Fleming and Lady Basing were matrons-of-honour. Staff at Hoddington Hospital paid tribute to their matron's popularity by decorating the church for the occasion. Reception was held at the hospital. Bridgegroom presented the bride with a magnificent pair of pearl and diamond ear-rings as his wedding gift.
The Daily News (Perth) Tuesday 05 June 1945 page 11
Patients of an English West Country auxiliary hospital formed a guard of honour with crutches held as an archway for bride and groom when the hospital matron, a former Perth nurse, married a British naval retired Surgeon Rear-Admiral. Bride, formerly Mrs. Maude Milton, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wilkins, of South Perth. She trained at Fremantle Public Hospital, served in Bombay Military Hospital during the last war. She was recently matron of Hoddington Auxiliary Hospital, Upton Grey, Basingstoke, England. Bridegroom was Surgeon Rear-Admiral Thomas Brown Shaw,- R.N.(retired), of Lee-on-Solent. Bride was the widow of Mr. Frank Milton, of Penzance. She Has a son, Major Hugh Milton, in the British Army now serving in Burma. Bride was given away by Lord Basing. Hospital commandant Mrs. Willis Fleming and Lady Basing were matrons-of-honour. Staff at Hoddington Hospital paid tribute to their matron's popularity by decorating the church for the occasion. Reception was held at the hospital. Bridgegroom presented the bride with a magnificent pair of pearl and diamond ear-rings as his wedding gift.
The Daily News (Perth) Tuesday 05 June 1945 page 11
WILKINSON, Annie
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 22 January 1885 at McLaren Vale, South Australia
Daughter of Frederick & Emily Mary WILKINSON nee PORTER
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 30 March 1915
Embarked 8 April 1915 per ‘Malwa’
Disembarked at Egypt for duty 15 May 1915
Joined in Cairo 08 December 1916 - attached to Nasrich Military Hospital, Cairo
'Sister Annie Wilkinson, QAIMNSR has been attached to this Hospital since December 8th, 1916. She is a competent and reliable nurse, kind and considerate to the patients under her care, and is a good disciplinarian. Her Ward and stock, have been kept in excellent order, and she is punctual in carrying out any orders she receives. Her Conduct, Punctuality and general behaviour has been very good. - A M PURCELL, Matron'
'I have formed a high opinion of this lady's capabilities to every respect. She manages her ward and those under her very well indeed and is much liked by her patients. She is a quiet, reliable and efficient nurse. Her wards are invariably in very good order and she is strong, healthy and hard working . G R RICHELL'
Leave from 19 July 1917 - 26 July 1917
Resigned appointment 29 March 1918
Embarked per 'Wiltshire' for Australia from Suez 30 May 1919
Returned to Australia 2 May 1918 per ‘Wiltshire’
Re-enlisted 5 November 1918 in AANS
Appointment terminated at own request on 4 July 1919 due to marriage
Married Richard Caldecott MONNINGTON 21 October 1919 in Penrith, England
Died 23 August 1951 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Daughter of Frederick & Emily Mary WILKINSON nee PORTER
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 30 March 1915
Embarked 8 April 1915 per ‘Malwa’
Disembarked at Egypt for duty 15 May 1915
Joined in Cairo 08 December 1916 - attached to Nasrich Military Hospital, Cairo
'Sister Annie Wilkinson, QAIMNSR has been attached to this Hospital since December 8th, 1916. She is a competent and reliable nurse, kind and considerate to the patients under her care, and is a good disciplinarian. Her Ward and stock, have been kept in excellent order, and she is punctual in carrying out any orders she receives. Her Conduct, Punctuality and general behaviour has been very good. - A M PURCELL, Matron'
'I have formed a high opinion of this lady's capabilities to every respect. She manages her ward and those under her very well indeed and is much liked by her patients. She is a quiet, reliable and efficient nurse. Her wards are invariably in very good order and she is strong, healthy and hard working . G R RICHELL'
Leave from 19 July 1917 - 26 July 1917
Resigned appointment 29 March 1918
Embarked per 'Wiltshire' for Australia from Suez 30 May 1919
Returned to Australia 2 May 1918 per ‘Wiltshire’
Re-enlisted 5 November 1918 in AANS
Appointment terminated at own request on 4 July 1919 due to marriage
Married Richard Caldecott MONNINGTON 21 October 1919 in Penrith, England
Died 23 August 1951 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2624, position 73
Date of London Gazette: 21 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 6184, position 65
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2624, position 73
Date of London Gazette: 21 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 6184, position 65
WILKINSON, Gertrude Gordon
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1885 at Singleton, NSW
Daughter of Francis Thomas WILKINSON and Elizabeth nee SMITH
Of Hamilton, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 17 September 1917 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 31 years
Illness
Disembarked at Fremantle
Returned to Sydney
Cessation of hostilities: Nurses at Randwick Hospital until discharged.
Did not marry
Died 06 September 1975 in Mona Vale, NSW
Late of Dee Why, NSW
Nurse Resigns. — Sister Gertrude Wilkinson tendered her, resignation as a sister and desired to be relieved of her duties on February 1. —The resignation was accepted. The president said Sister Wilkinson was going into private nursing, and had no fault to find with her position in the institution. She had been an excellent sister and had always attended to her duties satisfactorily.
The Maitland Weekly Mercury Saturday 14 January 1922 page 8
Sister Gertrude Wilkinson, a daughter of Mr. Frank Wilkinson, one-time of "Woodlands," Denman, has taken over "Orwell" private hospital.
The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday 17 October 1933 page 2
AANS
Born 1885 at Singleton, NSW
Daughter of Francis Thomas WILKINSON and Elizabeth nee SMITH
Of Hamilton, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 17 September 1917 in Sydney, NSW
Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’
Aged 31 years
Illness
Disembarked at Fremantle
Returned to Sydney
Cessation of hostilities: Nurses at Randwick Hospital until discharged.
Did not marry
Died 06 September 1975 in Mona Vale, NSW
Late of Dee Why, NSW
Nurse Resigns. — Sister Gertrude Wilkinson tendered her, resignation as a sister and desired to be relieved of her duties on February 1. —The resignation was accepted. The president said Sister Wilkinson was going into private nursing, and had no fault to find with her position in the institution. She had been an excellent sister and had always attended to her duties satisfactorily.
The Maitland Weekly Mercury Saturday 14 January 1922 page 8
Sister Gertrude Wilkinson, a daughter of Mr. Frank Wilkinson, one-time of "Woodlands," Denman, has taken over "Orwell" private hospital.
The Muswellbrook Chronicle Tuesday 17 October 1933 page 2
WILKINSON, Mabel Clara Grace
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 14 September 1892 at Narrandera, NSW Daughter of Philip H WILKINSON and Carlsine (Carla) Hedevig Sophie nee JUEL Of Arcadia, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 12 October 1918 Embarked 14 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wyreema’ Aged 26 years Served at Quarantine station Fremantle Returned 28 January 1919 Discharged 12 February 1919 Married Neil GRANT before 1921 Daughter Phyllis Carla GRANT born 21 June 1921 at 113 Cole Street, Gardenvale, Vic. Died 10 September 1982 at Heidelberg, Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Cassia Wall S Niche 143 |
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WILLANS, Florence
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1889 in North Carlton, Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas James WILLANS and Mary nee JARVIE
Of 111 Park St, East Brunswick, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Pt. Fairy Hospital, Victoria
Enlisted 2 April 1917
Embarked 21 April 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Karoola’
Aged 28 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 24 April 1919 per ‘Euripides’
Appointment Terminated 20 June 1919
Married Les McNab ROBERTSON in 1923 in Vic.
Died 25 September 1970 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Late of Hawthorn, Vic.
AANS
Born 1889 in North Carlton, Melbourne, Vic.
Daughter of Thomas James WILLANS and Mary nee JARVIE
Of 111 Park St, East Brunswick, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Pt. Fairy Hospital, Victoria
Enlisted 2 April 1917
Embarked 21 April 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Karoola’
Aged 28 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 24 April 1919 per ‘Euripides’
Appointment Terminated 20 June 1919
Married Les McNab ROBERTSON in 1923 in Vic.
Died 25 September 1970 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Late of Hawthorn, Vic.
Letters from a Nurse.
Mrs A. Robertson, "Glen View,"Yainbuk, has received letters from Nurse Willans (formerly of. the Port Fairy hospital), who is with the A.I.F. abroad. The following are extracts from the letters:-
At Sea, 15/6/17.- At last our voyage is almost at an end. We were seven weeks on the water on the 13th June. I don't think I would care to be a sea-faring man. It would not have the attraction for me that I thought it would have. A week after leaving Durban we arrived in Cape Town. Had a very good time there. West round trip round Lion's Head and able top mountains. It was most picturesque scenery- the sea and breakers on one side and the great rugged mountains on the other. The smell of the gums was perfect. The next day we took a tour up to go to Cecil Rhodes' place. The house is a mansion. Of course we only viewed it outwardly, and then we passed up the hill-side to his statue which is a magnificent piece of work and built tout of rough granite. A bronze statue of himself and his horse stand at the foot of the granite piece. A splendid view was obtained from the point. We could look across both oceans, and the city of Cape Town was snuggled in the centre. It really was a most perfect sight. Afterwards we went through the Museum and a glorious old place called the Town Hall. This place was used by Parliamentarian members about 30 years ago, but it is now given over to the people. The floor was mosaic and the walls of canvas which resembled paper at the top, while the bottom of same was tiled. All the tiles had biblical pictures on them. One thing which held me spell-bound was a ceiling at the top of the stairway. It was arched and like the sky on a bright starlight night-of deep blue is studded with bright stars. The southern cross was very much in evidence as also were a number of other stars, quite familiar to us. That reminded me we left our dear old Southern Cross behind. We watched it as long as we could, but now it is gone till our return trip. We called at Sierra Leone. The officers' got leave so we got shore leave also had a good look round, but a the place:-is only a little native village there is not too much to see, but we visited all the beauty spots, and we were very glad indeed to get away as the heat is intense and sickening. We had to lie in the bay for 4 days too. Most of us felt sick on account of the heat before we got away. Now we are within a few day's sail of England and no one will be sorry when we arrive.
Hotel York, London' 3/7/17- Well we have been here a fortnight now and have been. having rare bustling time sight seeing. I have become quite expert at boarding, and leaving a bus whilst in motion. If you are not smart, you are left behind for none waits in London. We went all over Parliament House, also into the House of Lords whilst they were still-sitting and discussing questions. We were taken all over the place by Sir William Bull, and afterwards had afternoon tea with him. There were 18 of us girls altogether. He was the only man among us, and I think he was very brave. We visited Temple Court and in the middle temple saw the original stage where Shakespeare for the first time played his Twelfth Night. We then saw the garden in which the first roses for the Wars of Roses were plucked, and have also visited Dickens' old curiosity shop. That is the original one, and it seems so strange seeing all those old places - a thing at one time I would have doubted ever doing. One afternoon we went to Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel, where the Royalty worship, and it is magnificent. Then we went over all the State apartments. After that we had refreshments, and shook hands with Princess May of Cambridge, who initialled our cards by that name. She must have been tired for there were eleven sisters and about fourteen soldiers - Australian and Canadian wounded. Then we went over Eton College through the chapel and the school room. A kneeling block and birch is still used in Eton. We afterwards drove to a delightful place called Burnham Beeches and had a real country afternoon tea in a real country house. That was the nicest day I've spent since my arrival. Have also visited Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's and Buckingham Palace. We are expecting a move any day now, and by all that I can hear it is to be Franc.e
Port Fairy Gazette Monday 17 September 1917 page 2
Mrs A. Robertson, "Glen View,"Yainbuk, has received letters from Nurse Willans (formerly of. the Port Fairy hospital), who is with the A.I.F. abroad. The following are extracts from the letters:-
At Sea, 15/6/17.- At last our voyage is almost at an end. We were seven weeks on the water on the 13th June. I don't think I would care to be a sea-faring man. It would not have the attraction for me that I thought it would have. A week after leaving Durban we arrived in Cape Town. Had a very good time there. West round trip round Lion's Head and able top mountains. It was most picturesque scenery- the sea and breakers on one side and the great rugged mountains on the other. The smell of the gums was perfect. The next day we took a tour up to go to Cecil Rhodes' place. The house is a mansion. Of course we only viewed it outwardly, and then we passed up the hill-side to his statue which is a magnificent piece of work and built tout of rough granite. A bronze statue of himself and his horse stand at the foot of the granite piece. A splendid view was obtained from the point. We could look across both oceans, and the city of Cape Town was snuggled in the centre. It really was a most perfect sight. Afterwards we went through the Museum and a glorious old place called the Town Hall. This place was used by Parliamentarian members about 30 years ago, but it is now given over to the people. The floor was mosaic and the walls of canvas which resembled paper at the top, while the bottom of same was tiled. All the tiles had biblical pictures on them. One thing which held me spell-bound was a ceiling at the top of the stairway. It was arched and like the sky on a bright starlight night-of deep blue is studded with bright stars. The southern cross was very much in evidence as also were a number of other stars, quite familiar to us. That reminded me we left our dear old Southern Cross behind. We watched it as long as we could, but now it is gone till our return trip. We called at Sierra Leone. The officers' got leave so we got shore leave also had a good look round, but a the place:-is only a little native village there is not too much to see, but we visited all the beauty spots, and we were very glad indeed to get away as the heat is intense and sickening. We had to lie in the bay for 4 days too. Most of us felt sick on account of the heat before we got away. Now we are within a few day's sail of England and no one will be sorry when we arrive.
Hotel York, London' 3/7/17- Well we have been here a fortnight now and have been. having rare bustling time sight seeing. I have become quite expert at boarding, and leaving a bus whilst in motion. If you are not smart, you are left behind for none waits in London. We went all over Parliament House, also into the House of Lords whilst they were still-sitting and discussing questions. We were taken all over the place by Sir William Bull, and afterwards had afternoon tea with him. There were 18 of us girls altogether. He was the only man among us, and I think he was very brave. We visited Temple Court and in the middle temple saw the original stage where Shakespeare for the first time played his Twelfth Night. We then saw the garden in which the first roses for the Wars of Roses were plucked, and have also visited Dickens' old curiosity shop. That is the original one, and it seems so strange seeing all those old places - a thing at one time I would have doubted ever doing. One afternoon we went to Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel, where the Royalty worship, and it is magnificent. Then we went over all the State apartments. After that we had refreshments, and shook hands with Princess May of Cambridge, who initialled our cards by that name. She must have been tired for there were eleven sisters and about fourteen soldiers - Australian and Canadian wounded. Then we went over Eton College through the chapel and the school room. A kneeling block and birch is still used in Eton. We afterwards drove to a delightful place called Burnham Beeches and had a real country afternoon tea in a real country house. That was the nicest day I've spent since my arrival. Have also visited Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's and Buckingham Palace. We are expecting a move any day now, and by all that I can hear it is to be Franc.e
Port Fairy Gazette Monday 17 September 1917 page 2
WILLANS, Una Evelyn
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1888 at Narrandera, NSW
Daughter of John Fleming WILANS and Eleanor Matilda nee BLUNT
Sister of Ernest Fleming WILLANS
Of Beaucroft Rd, Cheltenham, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 October 1915
Embarked 11 November 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 27 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 27 December 1918 per ‘Sardinia’
Appointment Terminated 14 February 1919
Married Percy Frederick Herbert FEWTRELL in 1918 in London, England
Applied for divorce in April 1939 - by consent petition dismissed
Died 29 April 1942 in Manly, NSW
Late of Manly, NSW
AANS
Born 1888 at Narrandera, NSW
Daughter of John Fleming WILANS and Eleanor Matilda nee BLUNT
Sister of Ernest Fleming WILLANS
Of Beaucroft Rd, Cheltenham, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 October 1915
Embarked 11 November 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 27 years
Served in France & England
Returned to Australia 27 December 1918 per ‘Sardinia’
Appointment Terminated 14 February 1919
Married Percy Frederick Herbert FEWTRELL in 1918 in London, England
Applied for divorce in April 1939 - by consent petition dismissed
Died 29 April 1942 in Manly, NSW
Late of Manly, NSW
WILLDER, Nancy Sophia
Sister
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1882 in Brighton, Vic.
Daughter of Derbin WILLDER and Elizbeth Frances nee HAMMOND
Resided 'Collina' Tivoli Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Vic.
Joined QAIMNSR 17 December 1915
Embarked from Australia 17 December 1915
Arrived in UK 10 February 1916
Posted 10 February 1916
Sent to East Africa 01 March 1918 per 'Osterley' to Kilindini
Reported and taken on strength 08 March 1918 at Nairobi
Admitted with Influenza 12 November 1918 at Nairobi
Discharged from hospital for duty 17 November 1918
Posted to Military Hospital Colchester 06 May 1919
Embarked for England 08 April 1919 per 'Ebane'
Appointment Terminated 01 August 1919
Withdrew her application for repatriation to Australian and was substituted passage to Canada
Sailed for Canada SS 'Mimmedrea' 01 August 1919
Address 26 July 1920 c/- L Curleton Raymond Esq., Macdonald College, Provicen Quebec, Canada, North America
Resided in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1924
Married Nicholas Henry THOMAS in 1935
Died 11 August 1942 in Brighton, Vic.
Late of Brighton, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
Sister Nancy Willder, of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve at the second Birmingham war hospital, England, has, been mentioned in despatches for valuable services in connection with the war. Sister Willder, who formerly resided at 58 Tivoli-road, South Yarra, left with 50 other Australian nurses about two years ago, and is now on her way to East Africa for further service.
Leader Saturday 12 January 1918 page 43
Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 1882 in Brighton, Vic.
Daughter of Derbin WILLDER and Elizbeth Frances nee HAMMOND
Resided 'Collina' Tivoli Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Vic.
Joined QAIMNSR 17 December 1915
Embarked from Australia 17 December 1915
Arrived in UK 10 February 1916
Posted 10 February 1916
Sent to East Africa 01 March 1918 per 'Osterley' to Kilindini
Reported and taken on strength 08 March 1918 at Nairobi
Admitted with Influenza 12 November 1918 at Nairobi
Discharged from hospital for duty 17 November 1918
Posted to Military Hospital Colchester 06 May 1919
Embarked for England 08 April 1919 per 'Ebane'
Appointment Terminated 01 August 1919
Withdrew her application for repatriation to Australian and was substituted passage to Canada
Sailed for Canada SS 'Mimmedrea' 01 August 1919
Address 26 July 1920 c/- L Curleton Raymond Esq., Macdonald College, Provicen Quebec, Canada, North America
Resided in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1924
Married Nicholas Henry THOMAS in 1935
Died 11 August 1942 in Brighton, Vic.
Late of Brighton, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
Sister Nancy Willder, of Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve at the second Birmingham war hospital, England, has, been mentioned in despatches for valuable services in connection with the war. Sister Willder, who formerly resided at 58 Tivoli-road, South Yarra, left with 50 other Australian nurses about two years ago, and is now on her way to East Africa for further service.
Leader Saturday 12 January 1918 page 43
WILLIAMS, Alice Beatrice
Sister
Voluntary Aid Detachment
Born 1889 at Box Hill, Vic.
Daughter of William WILLIAMS and Lousia Alice nee WALTERS
Resided at Claremont, WA
Appointed to one of the smaller Military Hospitals in Farnham, England in 1915
Embarked for Australia (NSW) 15 November 1919 per 'Ormonde'
Married Lionel Obeithio SARGENT in 1926 in Sorrento, WA
Her husband, a chemist had previously been married to her sister Lillian who died in 1924.
Alice died in Western Australia 22 June 1955
Aged 65 years
Resided Maylands, WA
Cremated Karrakatta Cemetery and ashes collected by Funeral Director
Voluntary Aid Detachment
Born 1889 at Box Hill, Vic.
Daughter of William WILLIAMS and Lousia Alice nee WALTERS
Resided at Claremont, WA
Appointed to one of the smaller Military Hospitals in Farnham, England in 1915
Embarked for Australia (NSW) 15 November 1919 per 'Ormonde'
Married Lionel Obeithio SARGENT in 1926 in Sorrento, WA
Her husband, a chemist had previously been married to her sister Lillian who died in 1924.
Alice died in Western Australia 22 June 1955
Aged 65 years
Resided Maylands, WA
Cremated Karrakatta Cemetery and ashes collected by Funeral Director
WILLIAMS, A E O
Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Embarked for Australia per 'Osterley' 21 May 1919
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service
Embarked for Australia per 'Osterley' 21 May 1919
WILLIAMS, Bertha Mary (Billie)
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Sister
AANS Born 1878 in Brisbane, Qld. Daughter of James WILLIAMS and Ellen Mary Ann nee BOWMAN Next of kin Mrs. WILDHABER Of 4 Gladstone Road, South Brisbane, Qld. Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Enlisted 21 September 1914 at Brisbane, Qld. Aged 36 years Embarked 19 October 1914 per 'Omrah' Served at 2nd AAH 06 February 1919 Served at 2nd AGH France 17 January 1919 Returned to Australia per 'Lancaster' 24 February 1919 Appointment terminated 03 June 1919 Died July 1943 in Qld. State Library of Queensland |
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Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 25 July 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1544, position 41
Date of London Gazette: 23 February 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 1954, position 3
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 25 July 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1544, position 41
Date of London Gazette: 23 February 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 1954, position 3
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OBITUARY.
1911-18 WAR SISTER. The death occurred in Brisbane of Miss B. ("Billie") M. Williams. R.R.C. who was sister-in-charge of the first party of army nurses who went overseas in the last war. They sailed with the 9th Battalion on the Omrah in September, 1914. The late Miss Williams, who was 64 years of age, had meritorious service to her credit. She served in Brisbane centres and at Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Mackay, Cairns, Gayndah and Ipswich. Cairns Post Thursday 29 July 1943 page 3 |
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OBITUARY
MISS B. M. WILLIAMS. Following a brief illness, the death occurred in Brisbane on Friday morning of Miss B.("Billie") M. Williams. R.R.C.. who was sister-in-charge of the Ipswlch Baby Clinic. The late Miss Williams, who was 64 years of age. Joined the staff of the Maternal and Child Welfare Service In 1921 and had served in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Mackay. Cairns, Gayndah, and Ipswich. She gave meritorious service in the last war. She was Sister-in-charge of the first party of Army nurses who went overseas on the Omrah with the Ninth Battalion. She first served at No. 1 Australian General Hospital and later did hospital ship service. Subsequently she joined the staff of No. 2 A.G.H.,following which she was appointed in charge of a military hospital at Weymouth. On her return to Australia, the late Miss Williams was in charge of a military hospital at Enoggera. She is survived by her brother, Mr. A. H. Williams, O'Connell-terrace, Bowen Hills.
Queensland Times Monday 26 July 1943 page 2
MISS B. M. WILLIAMS. Following a brief illness, the death occurred in Brisbane on Friday morning of Miss B.("Billie") M. Williams. R.R.C.. who was sister-in-charge of the Ipswlch Baby Clinic. The late Miss Williams, who was 64 years of age. Joined the staff of the Maternal and Child Welfare Service In 1921 and had served in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Mackay. Cairns, Gayndah, and Ipswich. She gave meritorious service in the last war. She was Sister-in-charge of the first party of Army nurses who went overseas on the Omrah with the Ninth Battalion. She first served at No. 1 Australian General Hospital and later did hospital ship service. Subsequently she joined the staff of No. 2 A.G.H.,following which she was appointed in charge of a military hospital at Weymouth. On her return to Australia, the late Miss Williams was in charge of a military hospital at Enoggera. She is survived by her brother, Mr. A. H. Williams, O'Connell-terrace, Bowen Hills.
Queensland Times Monday 26 July 1943 page 2
WILLIAMS, Blodwyn Elizabeth
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Sister
AANS Born 1880 in Ballarat, Vic. Daughter of Theopolius WILLIAMS and Elizabeth nee JONES Of Ballarat, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained Ballarat District Hospital Enlisted 24 June 1915 Embarked 17 July 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orissa’ Aged 33 years Served in England & France Illness Invalided to Australia 6 November 1919 per ‘Osterley’ Died at AGH Caulfield, Vic. 24 May 1920 as a result of War Injuries Aged 38 years Buried Ballarat New General Cemetery Private B 7 28 |
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Williams.—The funeral of the late Sister Blodwyn Williams, of the A.1.F.. whose death occurred at the Caulfield Military Hospital, took place place on Wednesday, and was largely attended by sympathising friends, and the esteem and respect, in which the deceased and her family were held were clearly evinced by the floral tributes which, were numerous. Sister Williams had served her King, country and Empire for nearly five years, during which she made many friends by her untiring efforts and devotion to duty to our soldier boys under the most trying circumstances and unpleasant conditions. Her remains were removed from her late home, “Llanberris House,” the casket being draped with the Union Jack out of respect of her military service, and interred in the family grave at the Ballarat New Cemetery.
The Ballarat Star Friday 28 May 1920 page 1
The Ballarat Star Friday 28 May 1920 page 1
WILLIAMS, Catherine Martha
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1884 at Vaughan near Castlemaine, Vic.
Daughter of Charles Frederick WILLIAMS and Mary nee DONNES
Of Castlemaine, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Castlemaine Hospital
Enlisted 2 May 1917
Embarked 11 May 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Ascania’
Aged 33 years
Served in England
Returned to Australia 13 August 1919 per ‘Konig Louise’
Appointment terminated 22 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 June 1970 in Caulfield, Vic.
Late of Caulfield, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
AANS
Born 1884 at Vaughan near Castlemaine, Vic.
Daughter of Charles Frederick WILLIAMS and Mary nee DONNES
Of Castlemaine, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Castlemaine Hospital
Enlisted 2 May 1917
Embarked 11 May 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Ascania’
Aged 33 years
Served in England
Returned to Australia 13 August 1919 per ‘Konig Louise’
Appointment terminated 22 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 10 June 1970 in Caulfield, Vic.
Late of Caulfield, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
WILLIAMS, Dulcie Geraldine
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Reserve
Born 1896 in Mount Morgan, Qld.
Daughter of Charles WILLIAMS and Jessie Duncan nee WILLIAMSON
Served with British Army Hospital in Egypt
Returned to Australia
Did not marry
Died 01 August 1985 in Malvern, Vic.
Late of Balaclava, Vic.
Daughter of Charles WILLIAMS and Jessie Duncan nee WILLIAMSON
Served with British Army Hospital in Egypt
Returned to Australia
Did not marry
Died 01 August 1985 in Malvern, Vic.
Late of Balaclava, Vic.
WILLIAMS, Emma H
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born Auckland New Zealand
Embarked for Australia (NSW) 15 November 1919 per 'Ormonde'
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born Auckland New Zealand
Embarked for Australia (NSW) 15 November 1919 per 'Ormonde'
WILLIAMS, Edith Jean/Dean
Sister
AANS
1st Field Ambulance
Born 1871 in Albury, NSW
Daughter of William Henry WILLIAMS and Elizbaeth Anne nee DEANE
Sister of Eva WILLIAMS
Of Little Billabong, Holbrook Lake, ??? NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 08 October 1915 at 2nd A.G.H., Sydney, NSW
Embarked 11 November 1915 per 'Orsova'
Aged 43 years
Served in France
Returned to Australia 05 September 1919 per 'Ulysses'
Appointment terminated 28 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 19 September 1951 in NSW
Late of Sutherland, NSW
Cremated Woronra Cemetery
AANS
1st Field Ambulance
Born 1871 in Albury, NSW
Daughter of William Henry WILLIAMS and Elizbaeth Anne nee DEANE
Sister of Eva WILLIAMS
Of Little Billabong, Holbrook Lake, ??? NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Enlisted 08 October 1915 at 2nd A.G.H., Sydney, NSW
Embarked 11 November 1915 per 'Orsova'
Aged 43 years
Served in France
Returned to Australia 05 September 1919 per 'Ulysses'
Appointment terminated 28 October 1919
Did not marry
Died 19 September 1951 in NSW
Late of Sutherland, NSW
Cremated Woronra Cemetery
WILLIAMS, Eileen Rose
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Rose Eileen WILLIAMS 08 May 1896 in Footscray, Vic. Daughter of John WILLIAMS and Rosie nee WATERS Of Belgium Ave, Roseville, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 4 September 1917 Embarked 16 October 1918 from Sydney per ‘Malta’ Aged 22 years Served in Egypt Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per ‘Hungaria’ Appointment terminated 11 August 1919 Married Clive INCHES 15 September 1920 Died 7 March 1961 in Vic. Aged 64 years Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery |
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INCHES-WILLIAMS. —On September 15, 1920, at St. Phillips, Sydney, by the Rev. Canon Bellingham, Tasman Clive (late Lieut., A.F.C.), second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Inches, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, to Eileen (late A.A.N.S., A.I.F.), youngest daughter of Mr. J. Williams, Roseville, Sydney.
WILLIAMS, Elizabeth Kate
Sister
AANS
Born 1879 at Eaglehawk, Vic.
Daughter of Henry Robert WILLIAMS and Kate nee GRUBY
Of Denham Street, Eaglehawk, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Trained at Bendigo Hospital
Enlisted 04 August 1915
Embarked 04 August 1915
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 11 March 1916 at No 4 A A Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Proceeded to Etaples, for duty 13 June 1916
Served in France
Returned to Australia 20 December 1917 per A54
Appointment terminated 25 November 1918
Did not marry
Died 1959 in Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery 27 April 1959 Methodist Compartment H Section 12 Grave 29
AANS
Born 1879 at Eaglehawk, Vic.
Daughter of Henry Robert WILLIAMS and Kate nee GRUBY
Of Denham Street, Eaglehawk, Vic.
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Trained at Bendigo Hospital
Enlisted 04 August 1915
Embarked 04 August 1915
Aged 36 years
Enlisted 11 March 1916 at No 4 A A Hospital, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Proceeded to Etaples, for duty 13 June 1916
Served in France
Returned to Australia 20 December 1917 per A54
Appointment terminated 25 November 1918
Did not marry
Died 1959 in Vic.
Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery 27 April 1959 Methodist Compartment H Section 12 Grave 29
WILLIAMS, Emma Heatman/Heitman
Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 30 June 1873 at Auckland, New Zealand
Daughter of Johann Heinrich HEITMANN and Eliza nee RATHGEN
The family used the name WILLIAMS
Father's occupation listed as Engineer
Educated in Sydney, NSW
Resided 6 Upper Mount Street, North Sydney, NSW
Trained at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney from June 1897 to 20 February 1901
Nursed at Maitland Hospital 1901-1908
Matron at The Kings School 1911 to 1915
Applied in England for QAIMNSR residing at 87 Kensington Gardens, London W.
Interviewed 25 August 1916
Informed of acceptance 25 August 1916
Appointed 30 August 1916
Held rank of Sister 30 August 1916 to 31 August 1917 at Kenniel Park Military Hospital, near Rhyl, Wales
Held rank of Sister 01 November 1917 to 01 May 1919 at Lord Darby War Hospital
Acted as Night Super, and has had charge of a very large Surgical Ward, which she has managed to the satisfaction of the Surgeons. She takes great interest in her men and has plenty of zeal and energy. I believed she has previously held Matron's posts abroad, and she came over from Australia at her own expense to join.
Contract terminated 01 May 1919 due to repatriation and completion of contract
Embarked for Australia per 'Osterley' 21 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 28 September 1939 in Sydney, NSW
Buried South Head Cemetery General Row 17 Select 16, 4631, 4632
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 30 June 1873 at Auckland, New Zealand
Daughter of Johann Heinrich HEITMANN and Eliza nee RATHGEN
The family used the name WILLIAMS
Father's occupation listed as Engineer
Educated in Sydney, NSW
Resided 6 Upper Mount Street, North Sydney, NSW
Trained at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney from June 1897 to 20 February 1901
Nursed at Maitland Hospital 1901-1908
Matron at The Kings School 1911 to 1915
Applied in England for QAIMNSR residing at 87 Kensington Gardens, London W.
Interviewed 25 August 1916
Informed of acceptance 25 August 1916
Appointed 30 August 1916
Held rank of Sister 30 August 1916 to 31 August 1917 at Kenniel Park Military Hospital, near Rhyl, Wales
Held rank of Sister 01 November 1917 to 01 May 1919 at Lord Darby War Hospital
Acted as Night Super, and has had charge of a very large Surgical Ward, which she has managed to the satisfaction of the Surgeons. She takes great interest in her men and has plenty of zeal and energy. I believed she has previously held Matron's posts abroad, and she came over from Australia at her own expense to join.
Contract terminated 01 May 1919 due to repatriation and completion of contract
Embarked for Australia per 'Osterley' 21 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 28 September 1939 in Sydney, NSW
Buried South Head Cemetery General Row 17 Select 16, 4631, 4632
WILLIAMS, Eunice H
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
WILLIAMS, Fannie Eleanor
Sister
AANS Born 04 July 1884 at Reedbeds, SA Daughter of James WILLIAMS and Helen nee DUBOIS Of Opie Street, St. Peters Late Of Tockington Park, Reedbeds. Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained at Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 30 July 1915 Embarked 6 August 1915 from Adelaide per ‘Orontes’ Aged 40 years 3rd Australian General Hospital Served in Egypt, Lemnos, England & France Mentioned in Despatches Returned to Australia 28 February 1919 per ‘Margha’ Appointment Terminated 26 May 1919 Did not marry Died 16 June 1963 in Vic. Late of South Yarra, Vic. Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery 17 June 1963 and remains scattered Chronicle Saturday 10 March 1917 page 43 |
Awarded Royal Red Cross 2nd Class
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 29 June 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1390, position 88
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 47, position 9
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 29 June 1917
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1390, position 88
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1917
Location in London Gazette: Page 47, position 9
Sister F.E. Williams, R.R.C., who was awarded the Royal Red Cross early in January, has since been transferred to the Lester Institute, was trained at the Adelaide Children's Hospital, and when finished became sister in charge of the laboratory attached to that institution, where she remained for two years. She then accepted a position in the laboratory of the Adelaide Hospital, which she retained for nearly five years. On volunteering for work at the front she was sent to Lemnos, and later to Egypt. Sister William sis a daughter of Mrs. H Williams, of Opie Street, St. Peters, and of the late Mr. James Williams of Tockington Park, Reedbeds.
The Register Saturday 03 March 1917 page 8
The Register Saturday 03 March 1917 page 8
WILLIAMS, Harriet Cecilia Horden
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 16 April 1889 at Auburn, Vic.
Daughter of Christopher WILLIAMS and Cecilia nee HORDEN
Of Union Rd. Surrey Hills, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Children's Hospital
Enlisted 28 December 1916
Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 28 years
Served in Salonika
Returned to Australia 15 January 1919 on hospital ship 'Karmala'
Re-embarked 26 February 1919 from Melbourne on hospital ship 'Karoola'
Resigned in England on 24 April 1919 due to marriage
Married Edward Percy LYNDON 24 April 1919 in England
Died 1968 in Surrey, England
LYNDON-WILLIAMS. —On the 24th April, England, Lieut.-Commander Edward Percy Lyndon, R.N.R., to Harriet Cecilia Hordern (Lalla) Williams, A.A.N.S., Salonica. (By cable.)
The Argus Saturday 17 May 1919 page 11
AANS
Born 16 April 1889 at Auburn, Vic.
Daughter of Christopher WILLIAMS and Cecilia nee HORDEN
Of Union Rd. Surrey Hills, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Children's Hospital
Enlisted 28 December 1916
Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 28 years
Served in Salonika
Returned to Australia 15 January 1919 on hospital ship 'Karmala'
Re-embarked 26 February 1919 from Melbourne on hospital ship 'Karoola'
Resigned in England on 24 April 1919 due to marriage
Married Edward Percy LYNDON 24 April 1919 in England
Died 1968 in Surrey, England
LYNDON-WILLIAMS. —On the 24th April, England, Lieut.-Commander Edward Percy Lyndon, R.N.R., to Harriet Cecilia Hordern (Lalla) Williams, A.A.N.S., Salonica. (By cable.)
The Argus Saturday 17 May 1919 page 11
WILLIAMS, Henrietta Emily
Sister
AANS
Born 1881 at Gunnedah, NSW
Daughter of Edward Washington WILLIAMS and Catherine Sophia nee MERCER
Of Kelvin via Gunnedah, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 29 January 1918
Embarked 20 March 1918 from Sydney per ‘Morinda’
Aged 36 years
Served in Rabaul
Returned to Australia 12 September 1918 per 'Melusia'
Appointment Terminated 4 October 1918
Did not marry
Died 1961 in Tamworth, NSW
AANS
Born 1881 at Gunnedah, NSW
Daughter of Edward Washington WILLIAMS and Catherine Sophia nee MERCER
Of Kelvin via Gunnedah, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Trained Nurse
Enlisted 29 January 1918
Embarked 20 March 1918 from Sydney per ‘Morinda’
Aged 36 years
Served in Rabaul
Returned to Australia 12 September 1918 per 'Melusia'
Appointment Terminated 4 October 1918
Did not marry
Died 1961 in Tamworth, NSW
WILLIAMS, Hilda Grace
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Civilian Volunteer Nurse
Born 1892 in Box Hill, Vic. Daughter of William WILLIAMS and Louisa Alice nee WALTERS Of 16 Agett Road, Claremont, WA Died of Spanish Flu at Quarantine Station Woodman Point, WA 04 January 1919 Aged 25 years Buried Woodman's Point, WA Courtesy of www.facebook.com/groups/231152183701926/ At the end of WW1 the effects of the worldwide influenza epedemic were being felt, volunteer nurses were called for to work at the Quarantine Station Hospital to tend to returning soldiers. Nurse Hilda Williams volunteered for this duty and later died from influenza. |
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On Saturday, at Woodman's Point quarantine hospital, Nurse Williams, of this State, died from pneumonic influenza, after having been on the danger list for over a week.
WILLIAMS, Johanna
Sister
AANS
Born 1885 in Grenfell, NSW
Daughter of John WILLIAMS and Johanna nee GREEN
Of Wagga Wagga, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 24 October 1916
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 39 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 9 January 1920 per ‘Ypiringa’
Appointment Terminated 16 February 1920
Married Albert James RHALL in 1921
Died 18 July 1962 in Randwick, NSW
Aged 83 years
Late of Randwick, NSW
AANS
Born 1885 in Grenfell, NSW
Daughter of John WILLIAMS and Johanna nee GREEN
Of Wagga Wagga, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 24 October 1916
Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’
Aged 39 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 9 January 1920 per ‘Ypiringa’
Appointment Terminated 16 February 1920
Married Albert James RHALL in 1921
Died 18 July 1962 in Randwick, NSW
Aged 83 years
Late of Randwick, NSW
WILLIAMS, Mary Ann
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 19 December 1889 at Tothills Belt, SA Daughter of Israel John WILLIAMS and Honora nee KNIGHTLY Of Pt. Lincoln, South Australia Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained at Adelaide Hospital Enlisted 30 October 1916 Embarked 6 November 1916 from Adelaide per ‘Afric’ Aged 26 years Served in England & France Returned to Australia 19 March 1919 per ‘Lancashire’ Appointment Terminated 5 June 1919 Married Arthur Edmeades TOLHURST 24 November 1924 at St. John's Church, Adelaide Died 15 June 1965 at North Adelaide, SA Aged 71 years Late of Prospect, SA Buried Centennial Park Cemetery Derrick Gardens Path 31 Grave 1000 |
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WILLIAMS, Rebecca Margaret
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Sister
AANS No 3 Hospital, Dartford, England Born 24 September 1882 at Camden, NSW Daughter of Eliza and the late Charles WILLIAMS Of Cabramatta, NSW Enlisted 10 August 1915 Embarked 21 August 1915 Served in Egypt (8 months) France and England Appointment terminated 23 July 1919 Did not marry Killed in a car accident 08 February 1961 at Manly Hospital, Manly, NSW Late of Dee Why, NSW Buried Old Oaks Cemetery, NSW All Australia Memorial NSW Edition |
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Rebecca Williams, was killed in a car accident at Brookvale recently. Miss Williams, who was a First World War nurse, was the only woman member of the Cabra- Vale Ex-Active Servicemen's Club. With her mother, Miss Williams had the first old wooden post office in Cook Square until after the second World War, when they built a brick shop and post office on the comer of the point in Cook Square, They were noted as district pioneers along with the Reardons and McBurneys.
When they decided to retire they were given a big public farewell to post office work in the Civic Hall.
Presentation
An evening was arranged by the Mayor, Aid. Adams, and Town Clerk, Mr, Vic. Winton, and attended by people of all walks of life. The ladies were presented with a writing desk and arm chairs as a mark of public appreciation. They started a lending library in the ex-post office building and it proved very popular.
Her mother later broke her thigh and was confined to bed for a considerable time. The family moved to the Manly district, where she died recently.
At meeting
Miss Williams had just left a meeting at the Warringah Council Chambers, when the accident occurred. She was crossing Fittwater Road with Mrs. A. Hampton (her sister) when they were struck by a car. An ambulance raced them to Manly District Hospital. Miss Williams died shortly after the accident and Mrs. Hampton died the next night. Both lived in Edward St., Narraweena.
The Biz Wednesday 01 March 1961 page 6
When they decided to retire they were given a big public farewell to post office work in the Civic Hall.
Presentation
An evening was arranged by the Mayor, Aid. Adams, and Town Clerk, Mr, Vic. Winton, and attended by people of all walks of life. The ladies were presented with a writing desk and arm chairs as a mark of public appreciation. They started a lending library in the ex-post office building and it proved very popular.
Her mother later broke her thigh and was confined to bed for a considerable time. The family moved to the Manly district, where she died recently.
At meeting
Miss Williams had just left a meeting at the Warringah Council Chambers, when the accident occurred. She was crossing Fittwater Road with Mrs. A. Hampton (her sister) when they were struck by a car. An ambulance raced them to Manly District Hospital. Miss Williams died shortly after the accident and Mrs. Hampton died the next night. Both lived in Edward St., Narraweena.
The Biz Wednesday 01 March 1961 page 6
WILLIAMS, Sara Eliza
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 27 September 1887 at Jindabyne, NSW
Daughter of William WILLIAMS and Catherine nee McDONALD
Of David St, Aulbury, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 4 years Launceston Hospital, Tasmania
Enlisted 13 December 1917 at Launceston, Tasmania
Embarked 5 January 1918 from Adelaide, South Australia per ‘A30’
Aged 30 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 7 May 1919 per ‘Kildonian Castle’
Appointment Terminated 24 August 1919
Married in 1925 Alfred William WOODS
Died 15 June 1976 in Battery Point, Tas.
Buried Cornelian Bay Cemetery Free Scotland A 267 C/B
AANS
Born 27 September 1887 at Jindabyne, NSW
Daughter of William WILLIAMS and Catherine nee McDONALD
Of David St, Aulbury, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 4 years Launceston Hospital, Tasmania
Enlisted 13 December 1917 at Launceston, Tasmania
Embarked 5 January 1918 from Adelaide, South Australia per ‘A30’
Aged 30 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 7 May 1919 per ‘Kildonian Castle’
Appointment Terminated 24 August 1919
Married in 1925 Alfred William WOODS
Died 15 June 1976 in Battery Point, Tas.
Buried Cornelian Bay Cemetery Free Scotland A 267 C/B
WILLIAMS, Selina Mary Harriett St. George
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 16 June 1883 at Richhill County Armagh, Ireland
Sister of Ida WILLIAMS
Of Williams St, Hawthorn, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
4 years Adelaide Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, South Australia
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 35 years
Served in Bombay, India
King George War Hospital, Poona
Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 per ‘Eastern’
Appointment Terminated 23 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 02 December 1970 at Fullarton, SA
Aged 82 years
Late of Fullarton, SA
AANS
Born 16 June 1883 at Richhill County Armagh, Ireland
Sister of Ida WILLIAMS
Of Williams St, Hawthorn, South Australia
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
4 years Adelaide Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
Enlisted 19 November 1917 at Keswick, South Australia
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 35 years
Served in Bombay, India
King George War Hospital, Poona
Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 per ‘Eastern’
Appointment Terminated 23 July 1919
Did not marry
Died 02 December 1970 at Fullarton, SA
Aged 82 years
Late of Fullarton, SA
WILLIAMS, Stella
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1890 at Eaglehawke, Vic. Daughter of Henry Robert WILLIAMS and Kate nee GRUBY Of Denham, Eagle Hawke, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained Children’s Hospital Enlisted 18 June 1917 Embarked 30 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Somali’ Aged 25 years Served in Bombay, India & England Returned to Australia 5 July 1919 per ‘Osterley’ Appointment Terminated 24 August 1919 Did not marry Died 07 September 1972 in Heidelberg, Vic. Late of Murrumbeena, Vic. Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery 11 September 1972 Methodist Compartment H Section 12 Grave 29 |
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WILLIAMSON, Alexandra Love
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1876 in Yea, Vic. Daughter of Thomas WILLIAMSON and Jane Catherine nee DRYSDALE Of 322 Riversdale Rd, Auburn Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained at Perth Public Hospital Enlisted 23 May 1917 Embarked 12 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 40 years Served in Salonika Returned to Australia 18 May 1919 per ‘Wandilla’ Appointment Terminated 2 July 1919 Did not marry Died 03 August 1958 in Footscray, Vic. Late of Elsternwick, Vic. Buried Footscray Cemetery |
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WILLIAMSON, Annie Anderson
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Sister
AANS Born 1881 IN Yea, Vic. Daughter of Thomas WILLIAMS and Jane Catherine nee DRYSDALE Of 322 Riversdale Rd, Auburn Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 16 August 1916 Embarked 22 August 1916 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 35 years Served in Salonika Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘Lancashire’ Appointment terminated 12 June 1919 Did not marry Died 04 April 1961 in Heidelberg, Vic. Late of Elsternwick, Vic. Buried Footscray Cemetery Punch Thursday 31 August 1916 page 21 |
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WILLIAMSON, Grace
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Sister
AANS Born 18 March 1889 in East Maitland, NSW Daughter of John WILLIAMSON and Mary (now) LAMB Of Park Ave, Waverley, NSW Enlisted 16 May 1917 at Sydney, NSW Embarked 12 June 1917 from Sydney per ‘Mooltan’ Aged 28 years Served in Salonika & England Returned to Australia 15 December 1919 per ‘Wahehe’ Nursing Staff Appointment terminated 28 March 1920 Married Errett DISHMAN 22 November 1921 in Honolulu, USA She was maturalized US citizen by her marriage. *** this information came from passenger records*** ***Her husband was married 3 times by the look of it, so she was either divorced or died as she looks like the second wife*** |
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WILLIS aka CALVERT, Ada Mary
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1888 at Crookwell, NSW Daughter of Charles and Mary H WILLIS Of Cloverliegh, Crookwell, NSW Occupation prior to enlistment Trained Nurse Enlisted 23 September 1916 Aged 27 years Embarked 21 March 1917 per 'Kanowna' Served at Salonika Returned to Australia 28 August 1919 per 'Kanowna' Disembarked 26 October 1919 Appointment terminated 04 December 1919 Died 01 April 1970 at St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland Aged 81 years Photograph courtesy of Rod |
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The Salonica Army
A BISHOP'S TESTIMONY.
Sister Ada M. Willis has sent to her father, Mr. Charles Willis, "Cloverleigh," Crookwell, a copy of an article by the Bishop of London on the Salonica Army. Sister Willis up to about three weeks ago was with the A.A.N.S. in Egypt and Salonica, but is now on leave in England. The article, which was written by the Bishop. after a visit to the Salonica Army, is too lengthy to be given in full in these columns, but extracts are appended :-We have not appreciated at anything like its full value the fortitude, courage, and wonderful success of the Salonica Army, and they have a sore and disappointed feeling that they are neglected and despised. Large numbers have had no leave for three years, and are in many cases greatly distressed. So far from spending their time near Salonica, the lines which they have had to hold have been 60 miles from the town, and most of the soldiers have never been able to visit Salonica at all. Malaria and influenza have been so rife and universal that I found on arrival, on October 10, that there were 31,000 sick in the doctors' hands, nursed by 1600 of our splendid nurses, whose services are beyond praise. I have examined in detail on my way here the positions which were opposed to them, and I have never seen positions of such terrific strength. From the summit of the Grand Couronne, which is 3000 feet above the plain, a full view could he obtained by the Bulgarian Army of Salonica harbour, and of every road of communication which led from it to the British lines. In spite of this, and the fact that their numbers, always comparatively small, had been depleted by sickness, they carried out the attack so elaborately planned with consummate courage. The Grand Couronno and the Pip Ridge,which had frowned down upon our men for three years, were stormed by direct assault to draw away attention from the flanking movement of the Serbs and French. Every man, as he went up, went up humanly speaking to certain death, but not one turned back. One sergeant was found dead 20 yards from the summit, as were a very great proportion of those who attacked were killed or wounded. But this sacrifice was not in vain. They had held the main body of the Bulgarian Army long enough for the flank attack to succeed. They have won a moral victory as well. The Governor-General of Macedonia endorsed the opinion of the whole of Macedonia that the best piece of propaganda for the British nation has been the conduct of the Salonica Army. They are leaving with the enthusiastic affection of the whole country. The clean limbed, clean-living, courteous British soldier who saved them during the fire, and who has never interfered with their women folk or their goods, has won the heart of his Allies at the same time as lie has been the first to make his enemy surrender.
Goulburn Evening Post Thursday 13 March 1919 page 4
A BISHOP'S TESTIMONY.
Sister Ada M. Willis has sent to her father, Mr. Charles Willis, "Cloverleigh," Crookwell, a copy of an article by the Bishop of London on the Salonica Army. Sister Willis up to about three weeks ago was with the A.A.N.S. in Egypt and Salonica, but is now on leave in England. The article, which was written by the Bishop. after a visit to the Salonica Army, is too lengthy to be given in full in these columns, but extracts are appended :-We have not appreciated at anything like its full value the fortitude, courage, and wonderful success of the Salonica Army, and they have a sore and disappointed feeling that they are neglected and despised. Large numbers have had no leave for three years, and are in many cases greatly distressed. So far from spending their time near Salonica, the lines which they have had to hold have been 60 miles from the town, and most of the soldiers have never been able to visit Salonica at all. Malaria and influenza have been so rife and universal that I found on arrival, on October 10, that there were 31,000 sick in the doctors' hands, nursed by 1600 of our splendid nurses, whose services are beyond praise. I have examined in detail on my way here the positions which were opposed to them, and I have never seen positions of such terrific strength. From the summit of the Grand Couronne, which is 3000 feet above the plain, a full view could he obtained by the Bulgarian Army of Salonica harbour, and of every road of communication which led from it to the British lines. In spite of this, and the fact that their numbers, always comparatively small, had been depleted by sickness, they carried out the attack so elaborately planned with consummate courage. The Grand Couronno and the Pip Ridge,which had frowned down upon our men for three years, were stormed by direct assault to draw away attention from the flanking movement of the Serbs and French. Every man, as he went up, went up humanly speaking to certain death, but not one turned back. One sergeant was found dead 20 yards from the summit, as were a very great proportion of those who attacked were killed or wounded. But this sacrifice was not in vain. They had held the main body of the Bulgarian Army long enough for the flank attack to succeed. They have won a moral victory as well. The Governor-General of Macedonia endorsed the opinion of the whole of Macedonia that the best piece of propaganda for the British nation has been the conduct of the Salonica Army. They are leaving with the enthusiastic affection of the whole country. The clean limbed, clean-living, courteous British soldier who saved them during the fire, and who has never interfered with their women folk or their goods, has won the heart of his Allies at the same time as lie has been the first to make his enemy surrender.
Goulburn Evening Post Thursday 13 March 1919 page 4
WILLOCK, Winifred
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Sister
AANS Born Warnambool, Vic. Daughter of Ellen WILLOCK Of Glen Huntly Rd, Elsternwick, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained 3 years Children’s hospital, 1 years women’s hospital Enlisted 16 October 1915 Embarked 12 November 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orsova’ Aged 33 years Served in Egypt, England & France Returned to Australia 5 September 1919 per ‘Prinz Ludwig’ Appointment Terminated 30 January 1920 |
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WILLS, R
Nurse
British Expeditionary Force
Embarked Cape Town for Australia per 'Karoola' sailed 30 May 1919
British Expeditionary Force
Embarked Cape Town for Australia per 'Karoola' sailed 30 May 1919
WILLOWS
Matron
Lister Hospital
Gisborne, New Zealand
Lister Hospital
Gisborne, New Zealand
An interesting personality returned to the North yesterday, per S.S. Wollongong in Nurse Willows of Ballina. The nurse had seen over three years active service with the AIF, including much hospital work with the Australian in their first great Somme drive. She speaks only in the highest praise of the wonderful heroism of the boys, and confesses on leave with all her best senses .... and toned by contact with suffering and heroism.
Tweed Daily Saturday 17 August 1918 page 4
Tweed Daily Saturday 17 August 1918 page 4
WILMOTT, M
Civilian Nurse
Returning to Australia per 'Bremen' embarked 04 June 1919
Returning to Australia per 'Bremen' embarked 04 June 1919
WILSHER, Gladys
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Sister
AANS Born 1890 Served at No 6 AGH Kangaroo Point, Rosemount & Stanthorpe Served in WWII with WRANS |
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WILSHIRE, Ada Maud
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 04 July 1882 at St. George, Qld.
Daughter of Joseph WILSHIRE and Annie nee BOWES
Of Frederick St, Toowoomba, Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 November 1917
Embarked 16 November 1917 from Sydney per ‘Canberra’
Aged 35 year
Served in India at King George War Hospital at Poona
Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment Terminated 27 April 1919
AANS
Born 04 July 1882 at St. George, Qld.
Daughter of Joseph WILSHIRE and Annie nee BOWES
Of Frederick St, Toowoomba, Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 November 1917
Embarked 16 November 1917 from Sydney per ‘Canberra’
Aged 35 year
Served in India at King George War Hospital at Poona
Returned to Australia 28 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment Terminated 27 April 1919
WILSON, Agnes Mary
Sister
AANS
Born Mansfield, Vic.
Daughter of Margaret WILSON
Of Burwood, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 4 years Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
Enlisted 3 June 1915
Embarked 16 June 1915 from Sydney per ‘Karoola’
Aged 25 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per ‘Khyber’
Appointment Terminated 16 July 1919
Married name: Agnes Mary LOGAN
AANS
Born Mansfield, Vic.
Daughter of Margaret WILSON
Of Burwood, Sydney, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 4 years Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
Enlisted 3 June 1915
Embarked 16 June 1915 from Sydney per ‘Karoola’
Aged 25 years
Served in England & France
Returned to Australia 15 May 1919 per ‘Khyber’
Appointment Terminated 16 July 1919
Married name: Agnes Mary LOGAN
WILSON, Alice Vera
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1890 at Warkwick, Qld.
Daughter of James WILSON and Amy Annie nee FLETCHER
Sister of W B WILSON
Aged 26 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 07 June 1917 at Warwick, Qld.
Embarked 14 June 1917
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 22 April 1919 per 'Ulmaroa'
Appointment terminated 21 June 1919
AANS
Born 1890 at Warkwick, Qld.
Daughter of James WILSON and Amy Annie nee FLETCHER
Sister of W B WILSON
Aged 26 years
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Trained at Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 07 June 1917 at Warwick, Qld.
Embarked 14 June 1917
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 22 April 1919 per 'Ulmaroa'
Appointment terminated 21 June 1919
Mr. W. B. Wilson, of St. Ruth, near Jandowae, has received a wireless message that his youngest sister, Staff Nurse Vera Wilson, arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday, after a period of over two years on active service. Before going on war work, Nurse Wilson was the matron of a hospital in Adelaide.
The Brisbane Courier Tuesday 22 April 1919 page 6
The Brisbane Courier Tuesday 22 April 1919 page 6
WILSON, Anne Ruth
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1887 at Petersham, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of William Nathaniel and Helen A WILSON
Of 'The Heights' East Maitland, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Aged 30 years
Enlisted 06 June 1917
Embarked 10 September 1917
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per 'Hungaria'
Appointment terminated 28 August 1919
AANS
Born 1887 at Petersham, Sydney, NSW
Daughter of William Nathaniel and Helen A WILSON
Of 'The Heights' East Maitland, NSW
Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse
Aged 30 years
Enlisted 06 June 1917
Embarked 10 September 1917
Served in Egypt
Returned to Australia 27 July 1919 per 'Hungaria'
Appointment terminated 28 August 1919
WILSON, Caroline Ellen
Nurse
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 14 April 1879 at Gum Tree, Burra
Daughter of James & Margaret WILSON nee PARKINSON
Of Peterborough, South Australia
Occupation Nurse
Trained at Miss Laurences Private Hospital
Was in England when war broke out and joined QAIMNSR
As at Mons during the retreat and was awarded the Mons Ribbon
Returned to Australia per ‘Baramabah’ after being torpedoed on the 'Barimga'
Enlisted in The AANS on 6 February 1919
Left by train for Victoria 18 February 1919
Served in Melbourne nursing Influenza
Returned from Melbourne by train 26 February 1919
Appointment Terminated on account of reduction of staff 17 June 1919
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 14 April 1879 at Gum Tree, Burra
Daughter of James & Margaret WILSON nee PARKINSON
Of Peterborough, South Australia
Occupation Nurse
Trained at Miss Laurences Private Hospital
Was in England when war broke out and joined QAIMNSR
As at Mons during the retreat and was awarded the Mons Ribbon
Returned to Australia per ‘Baramabah’ after being torpedoed on the 'Barimga'
Enlisted in The AANS on 6 February 1919
Left by train for Victoria 18 February 1919
Served in Melbourne nursing Influenza
Returned from Melbourne by train 26 February 1919
Appointment Terminated on account of reduction of staff 17 June 1919
BROKEN HILL LADY IN BELGIUM.
THRILLING EXPERIENCES OF NURSE WILSON.
A letter has been received by a Broken Hill lady from Nurse Carrie E Wilson, now in England, and formerly of Broken Hill, where she was district nurse. The letter covers the period from Nurse Wilson's departure from London for Antwerp, on September 20, with a hospital staff and equipment sent out by the St John Ambulance
and National Service League, until her return via Ostend after the bombardment of Antwerp, the horrors of which she experienced. The letter runs as follows:
Antwerp, September 26th.
We have been here nearly a week. We have lived in such a rush, that I have not had time to write sooner. We hear that all sorts of exciting things happened. We left Fenchurch Station, London, at 3 p.m.. and were on the boat at 8 p.m. Sunday. At 7.30 Monday morning we left the Thames, and had a very rough crossing, with all the
horrors of seasickness all that day. and did not crawl out to the deck till near Flushing. We steamed up a narrow arm of the sea with Holland on one side and Belgium on the other until dark and anchored. By 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22nd, we had all dressed and packed, and by 7.30 we were alongside the wharf. The
disembarkation did not take long, and a row of vehicles were waiting to take us to our destination. The boat (the Dreeden) evidently did not have much cargo beyond our hospital goods, hence thè way it rocked. We have come out by permission, of the St. John Ambulance and under the Women's National Service League. The hospital
consists of 150 beds, with all equipments, theatre, X-rays, and all necessaries. On arrival we found the "Croix Rouge" (Belgian Red Cross) had commandeered a large Masonic Hall as our hospital. This hall is well back in a beautiful garden, and is quite an ideal spot for a hospital. Just across the street is a convent, and the good nuns have offered, most of it for the accommodation of the staff, so that we are more fortunate than, we expected. Tuesday and Wednesday everybody was very busy unpacking and making up beds, etc., etc., and by Thursday dinnertime we had 88 beds ready, for the wounded. During the afternoon we had 44 patients brought in, almost every one suffering from bullet wounds, mostly in the arms and legs. It is rather difficult, at first, nursing these men. as they speak Flemish or French, and very few of the nurses speak anything but English. Still, we are getting on famously, and it is wonderful now quickly the men pick up English words. Some of them look very sad, as though they have passed through many, many horrors. We have a patient who was fighting in Liege many weeks. He was shot in the back of the shoulder, and the bullet was taken from the front of the neck. He proudly shows that bullet. He con- fesses "to think of the things (in calm moments) they have done makes him ashamed;" but he says, "What can one do? In the excitement of battle one glories in seeing how many of the enemy one can kill. They found three Germans asleep and bayoneted each one. He speaks of having seen the Germans shoot an old man of 70, and of driving the Belgians before the German army!
Lights Out at 8 O'clock.
At present we hear that the German army is only about 20 miles from here, and it is rumoured that a fierce battle is imminent near Ghent. Any moment we may be rushed with hundreds of wounded, or any moment a bomb may drop and exterminate us all. This morning I awakened with such a start, I thought the convent was trembling
as though with an explosion, but it must have been fancy. We hear that villas on the outskirts are being blown up, to give a clear road so that they will not afford any ambush for the enemy. Lights are out at 8 o'clock, and the city is in heavy darkness. Still, during the days, things seem so peaceful that it is hard to realise that we are actually on the Continent and near such strife. The weather is beautifully clear-blue sky and bright sun- shine. We hear very little war news now; the English papers are two days old when we get them. I am afraid vou will be worried when you get the letters saying I have gone to the war; but you must remember that I will be almost going back to England, D.V., before you get this news. It is really thrilling to be nursing these brave Belgians. None of their own women are trained, and they deserve the best nursing we can give them after the brave deeds they have done.
Water Supply Gone.
October 8.
We have had several visits from German aeroplanes, and the forts fired on them without avail. One night the Germans destroyed our water supply by throwing, a bomb into the reservoir works. By this time we had over 100 patients in, so you can imagine work was complicated, trying, to wash and feed those men, and all the water
to be pumped and carried in buckets and boiled before it was fit for use.
The City Bombarded.
The bombardment of the city started about October 1, and the roar of the guns kept us awake the first night, but we soon got used to the sound, and we could sleep
through it. On October 3 we were all given two hours to leave Antwerp. We had dressed, all the patients who could walk, and had the others ready for the ambulance,
and our own baggage packed, when news came from the Belgian War Office to say that British reinforce- ments were coming, and we could say. So again we started work.
Hospital Full.
Wounded coming in, we cannot cope with them, there seems to be two men for every bed, and still they are coming every day. Our resources are taxed to their uttermost. On Tuesday night every bed was full, and five patients slept on mattresses on the floor.
Shelling Antwerp.
On Wednesday, October 7, it appeared news reached Antwerp that the Germans would start to shell the city at midnight. Through someone's neglect we were not warned hence we had all gone to bed, with the exception of the night staff. On the stroke of midnight the first shell came screeching over our heads. Not many needed calling. We were dressed and on duty in a very few minutes. The first thing was to carry the wounded to the cellars of the hospital. We did that in an incredibly short time. Never will any of us forget the hours that followed. The majority of the staff had to go to the convent cellars and make more room and air for the patients.
In the Convent Cellars.
We lay in the cellars until daybreak. The shells shrieked and burst all round us, and every moment we thought the building would come tumbling about our heads. Thursday we had a fearful time trying to get the wounded to safety. At last all had gone. The last motor ambulance left at 2 p.m., and promised that as soon as the load of patients, with one doctor and three nurses, had been carried to safety, to return for us. We felt it was a forlorn hope, and yet we anxiously watched for that motor. Time went on, and it got 5.30p.m., and still no means of rescue. The daylight was fading, and our spirits really were sinking as we thought of facing another night with the shells shrieking around us. All of a sudden a welcome shout went up: "Quick, all hands to the gate! There are three London, motor omnibuses, but they will not wait more than three minutes."
Making for Safety.
In quick time we had scrambled up, and sitting on piles of ammunition, were carried safely through the now burning and desolate city. We crossed the bridge of boats at a little after 6 p.m., and two hours later it was burnt.You have read descriptions of the desolation of Antwerp from abler pens I than mine, but none could describe the horror of it all. We hoped that the British bus men could take us with them to safety, but, no, they only took the across the bridge and then dumped us in the road - with regrets. They were awaiting orders and said they might remain there all night. They advised us to walk to the Dutch border, some 15 miles distant. So we abandoned all our luggage, and taking a little food, we started to tramp. It was rather hopeless, for several of our party could not walk far, and we were all tired and worn out, but Providence seemed to care for us again, however a special one. Within a mile we came to a Belgian Red Cross ambulance train of motors. They appeared to be awaiting orders, and Mr. Slobbard (our leader) found the general, and he on hearing of our plight, took charge of us. The whole party was soon in motors and moving away from Antwerp.
Danger Near.
The journey was slow for we travelled along the same road that the Belgian army was retreating by. For six hours, until midnight, we travelled with the roll or cannon, mounted artillery, and all the equipments of a great army. At midnight we halted at a convent, and the good nuns made, us "not conee," and we, with many refugees, lay on the floor of a room in the convent. We felt fairly safe, and after a time I for one slept soundly, only to be rudely awakened about 3.30 a.m. by the call "There's danger near; every one up and dress."
Railway Station Wrecked.
The Germans were within a few miles of us, and had torn up the telegraph line and wrecked the St. Nicholas railway station. The station we reached later was the last safe one. Of course we were quickly dressed and hurried out. Orders were to enter the same motors we had travelled in the night previously. It was a trying time, waiting in the dark morning for hours, no one knowing what danger enveloped us, but a feeling of danger and alarm all round. In the village we saw the peasants hurriedly snatch a few goods, and join the ever-increasing stream of fugitives.
Soon our motors moved off. This time it was only a short trip, and we found ourselves at the St. Gilles railway station. Here, after further delay we got on board a transport train of British marines retreating. We travelled all day without knowing our destination. The "Tommies" fed us on ration biscuits and sardines. About dusk we were ordered out of the train and found we were at Blackenburg Then we took a steam tram to Ostend where we arrived about 8 p.m. The place was crowded, and no beds were available, but we were thankful to have permission to sleep on the floor of the St. James Hotel. Early next morn ing we got a steamer to Folkestone, all
very thankful to be once more on Eng- lish soil. We stayed at Folkestone on night to rest and wash and on Sunday reached London.
Back in London.
I can hardly realise that I am here I have a piece of a bomb that exploded 50 yards from the hospital door and dug a hole several feet deep. Some day I hope to show you this. I must say that the night we fled from Ant werp I heartily wished myself at home We are anxiously waiting for news of our colonial troops. My heart goes out to all those who go to the front. This war is a wicked, wicked business. It is cruel to see the men robust and healthy in the morning, brought in shattered wrecks before night. We all wish and watch for a speedy termina- tion of this war, but it seems that it will not be yet.
Barrier Miner Sunday 3 January 1915 page 2
THRILLING EXPERIENCES OF NURSE WILSON.
A letter has been received by a Broken Hill lady from Nurse Carrie E Wilson, now in England, and formerly of Broken Hill, where she was district nurse. The letter covers the period from Nurse Wilson's departure from London for Antwerp, on September 20, with a hospital staff and equipment sent out by the St John Ambulance
and National Service League, until her return via Ostend after the bombardment of Antwerp, the horrors of which she experienced. The letter runs as follows:
Antwerp, September 26th.
We have been here nearly a week. We have lived in such a rush, that I have not had time to write sooner. We hear that all sorts of exciting things happened. We left Fenchurch Station, London, at 3 p.m.. and were on the boat at 8 p.m. Sunday. At 7.30 Monday morning we left the Thames, and had a very rough crossing, with all the
horrors of seasickness all that day. and did not crawl out to the deck till near Flushing. We steamed up a narrow arm of the sea with Holland on one side and Belgium on the other until dark and anchored. By 6.30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22nd, we had all dressed and packed, and by 7.30 we were alongside the wharf. The
disembarkation did not take long, and a row of vehicles were waiting to take us to our destination. The boat (the Dreeden) evidently did not have much cargo beyond our hospital goods, hence thè way it rocked. We have come out by permission, of the St. John Ambulance and under the Women's National Service League. The hospital
consists of 150 beds, with all equipments, theatre, X-rays, and all necessaries. On arrival we found the "Croix Rouge" (Belgian Red Cross) had commandeered a large Masonic Hall as our hospital. This hall is well back in a beautiful garden, and is quite an ideal spot for a hospital. Just across the street is a convent, and the good nuns have offered, most of it for the accommodation of the staff, so that we are more fortunate than, we expected. Tuesday and Wednesday everybody was very busy unpacking and making up beds, etc., etc., and by Thursday dinnertime we had 88 beds ready, for the wounded. During the afternoon we had 44 patients brought in, almost every one suffering from bullet wounds, mostly in the arms and legs. It is rather difficult, at first, nursing these men. as they speak Flemish or French, and very few of the nurses speak anything but English. Still, we are getting on famously, and it is wonderful now quickly the men pick up English words. Some of them look very sad, as though they have passed through many, many horrors. We have a patient who was fighting in Liege many weeks. He was shot in the back of the shoulder, and the bullet was taken from the front of the neck. He proudly shows that bullet. He con- fesses "to think of the things (in calm moments) they have done makes him ashamed;" but he says, "What can one do? In the excitement of battle one glories in seeing how many of the enemy one can kill. They found three Germans asleep and bayoneted each one. He speaks of having seen the Germans shoot an old man of 70, and of driving the Belgians before the German army!
Lights Out at 8 O'clock.
At present we hear that the German army is only about 20 miles from here, and it is rumoured that a fierce battle is imminent near Ghent. Any moment we may be rushed with hundreds of wounded, or any moment a bomb may drop and exterminate us all. This morning I awakened with such a start, I thought the convent was trembling
as though with an explosion, but it must have been fancy. We hear that villas on the outskirts are being blown up, to give a clear road so that they will not afford any ambush for the enemy. Lights are out at 8 o'clock, and the city is in heavy darkness. Still, during the days, things seem so peaceful that it is hard to realise that we are actually on the Continent and near such strife. The weather is beautifully clear-blue sky and bright sun- shine. We hear very little war news now; the English papers are two days old when we get them. I am afraid vou will be worried when you get the letters saying I have gone to the war; but you must remember that I will be almost going back to England, D.V., before you get this news. It is really thrilling to be nursing these brave Belgians. None of their own women are trained, and they deserve the best nursing we can give them after the brave deeds they have done.
Water Supply Gone.
October 8.
We have had several visits from German aeroplanes, and the forts fired on them without avail. One night the Germans destroyed our water supply by throwing, a bomb into the reservoir works. By this time we had over 100 patients in, so you can imagine work was complicated, trying, to wash and feed those men, and all the water
to be pumped and carried in buckets and boiled before it was fit for use.
The City Bombarded.
The bombardment of the city started about October 1, and the roar of the guns kept us awake the first night, but we soon got used to the sound, and we could sleep
through it. On October 3 we were all given two hours to leave Antwerp. We had dressed, all the patients who could walk, and had the others ready for the ambulance,
and our own baggage packed, when news came from the Belgian War Office to say that British reinforce- ments were coming, and we could say. So again we started work.
Hospital Full.
Wounded coming in, we cannot cope with them, there seems to be two men for every bed, and still they are coming every day. Our resources are taxed to their uttermost. On Tuesday night every bed was full, and five patients slept on mattresses on the floor.
Shelling Antwerp.
On Wednesday, October 7, it appeared news reached Antwerp that the Germans would start to shell the city at midnight. Through someone's neglect we were not warned hence we had all gone to bed, with the exception of the night staff. On the stroke of midnight the first shell came screeching over our heads. Not many needed calling. We were dressed and on duty in a very few minutes. The first thing was to carry the wounded to the cellars of the hospital. We did that in an incredibly short time. Never will any of us forget the hours that followed. The majority of the staff had to go to the convent cellars and make more room and air for the patients.
In the Convent Cellars.
We lay in the cellars until daybreak. The shells shrieked and burst all round us, and every moment we thought the building would come tumbling about our heads. Thursday we had a fearful time trying to get the wounded to safety. At last all had gone. The last motor ambulance left at 2 p.m., and promised that as soon as the load of patients, with one doctor and three nurses, had been carried to safety, to return for us. We felt it was a forlorn hope, and yet we anxiously watched for that motor. Time went on, and it got 5.30p.m., and still no means of rescue. The daylight was fading, and our spirits really were sinking as we thought of facing another night with the shells shrieking around us. All of a sudden a welcome shout went up: "Quick, all hands to the gate! There are three London, motor omnibuses, but they will not wait more than three minutes."
Making for Safety.
In quick time we had scrambled up, and sitting on piles of ammunition, were carried safely through the now burning and desolate city. We crossed the bridge of boats at a little after 6 p.m., and two hours later it was burnt.You have read descriptions of the desolation of Antwerp from abler pens I than mine, but none could describe the horror of it all. We hoped that the British bus men could take us with them to safety, but, no, they only took the across the bridge and then dumped us in the road - with regrets. They were awaiting orders and said they might remain there all night. They advised us to walk to the Dutch border, some 15 miles distant. So we abandoned all our luggage, and taking a little food, we started to tramp. It was rather hopeless, for several of our party could not walk far, and we were all tired and worn out, but Providence seemed to care for us again, however a special one. Within a mile we came to a Belgian Red Cross ambulance train of motors. They appeared to be awaiting orders, and Mr. Slobbard (our leader) found the general, and he on hearing of our plight, took charge of us. The whole party was soon in motors and moving away from Antwerp.
Danger Near.
The journey was slow for we travelled along the same road that the Belgian army was retreating by. For six hours, until midnight, we travelled with the roll or cannon, mounted artillery, and all the equipments of a great army. At midnight we halted at a convent, and the good nuns made, us "not conee," and we, with many refugees, lay on the floor of a room in the convent. We felt fairly safe, and after a time I for one slept soundly, only to be rudely awakened about 3.30 a.m. by the call "There's danger near; every one up and dress."
Railway Station Wrecked.
The Germans were within a few miles of us, and had torn up the telegraph line and wrecked the St. Nicholas railway station. The station we reached later was the last safe one. Of course we were quickly dressed and hurried out. Orders were to enter the same motors we had travelled in the night previously. It was a trying time, waiting in the dark morning for hours, no one knowing what danger enveloped us, but a feeling of danger and alarm all round. In the village we saw the peasants hurriedly snatch a few goods, and join the ever-increasing stream of fugitives.
Soon our motors moved off. This time it was only a short trip, and we found ourselves at the St. Gilles railway station. Here, after further delay we got on board a transport train of British marines retreating. We travelled all day without knowing our destination. The "Tommies" fed us on ration biscuits and sardines. About dusk we were ordered out of the train and found we were at Blackenburg Then we took a steam tram to Ostend where we arrived about 8 p.m. The place was crowded, and no beds were available, but we were thankful to have permission to sleep on the floor of the St. James Hotel. Early next morn ing we got a steamer to Folkestone, all
very thankful to be once more on Eng- lish soil. We stayed at Folkestone on night to rest and wash and on Sunday reached London.
Back in London.
I can hardly realise that I am here I have a piece of a bomb that exploded 50 yards from the hospital door and dug a hole several feet deep. Some day I hope to show you this. I must say that the night we fled from Ant werp I heartily wished myself at home We are anxiously waiting for news of our colonial troops. My heart goes out to all those who go to the front. This war is a wicked, wicked business. It is cruel to see the men robust and healthy in the morning, brought in shattered wrecks before night. We all wish and watch for a speedy termina- tion of this war, but it seems that it will not be yet.
Barrier Miner Sunday 3 January 1915 page 2
LETTERS FROM THE FRONT.
THE FLIGHT FROM ANTWERP.
The following is an extract from a letterby Nurse Carrie Wilson (a South Australian) after her escape from Antwerp and return to London. The communication was addressed to Nurse Bottrill, who is doing district nursing in Somerset, and forwarded by her to friends in Adelaide:--'No doubt you have been wondering what was the fate of your comrades, and thinking how sad it would be if you had to return to Australia alone. We are both alive and well, and have had the most exciting and thrilling time of our lives. The descriptions in the papers of the fate of Antwerp are fairly accurate. Now for our own individual experiences. On Wednesday midnight exactly the first shell came whizzing over our heads. In three minutes we were dressed, and all hands rushed to carry the patients to the cellars. We had only two stretchers, so many were carried on screens. All who could move, or help themselves, did so, and it is wonderful what strength fright will give. In half an hour we had them all (about 120) in the cellars. During the night many of the able-bodied ones (those with arm or head injuries) cleared, of their own accord. All that night and next day shells fell almost without intermission, and houses all around us were wrecked. A bomb fell in the garden 50 yards from the hospital. The noise was terrific. During Thursday we gradually got the patients away. A few we had to leave in another hospital and convent, their cellars being much safer than ours. One doctor and four nurses left about 2 o'clock with an ambulance load of wounded. By 5.30 p.m. all the patients were disposed of, and the remainder of the staff (about 20) had almost decided that escape that night was hopeless. In fact, Nurse Clifton and I had started to arrange mattresses in the cellar to sleep on, when we had a call from the gates that three motor buses were there and would only wait a minute. We were soon aboard. Never shall I forget that ride through the desolation of Antwerp--houses in flames and wrecked, telegraph wires across the street, fallen trees, and holes feet deep to be avoided. The city was deserted. We crossed the bridge of boats which was burned down about 9 o'clock. Our spirits sank again when the officer in charge ordered us out, saying he could do no more for us. He advised us to make for the Dutch frontier, 15 miles away; so we abandoned goods and chattels and took to the road — a melancholy lot. We had walked only about half a mile when we came to a Belgian Red Cross transport. Mrs. Stobbard found the commander, and, joy unspeakable, we were soon in motors, travelling to safety; also, he sent an ambulance to collect the luggage. We travelled until midnight. The Belgian Army was retreating by the same road, so progress was slow, and we got only 20 miles from Antwerp. Our leader advised a halt at a convent, where the good nuns made us hot coffee. Then we all lay on the floor. We were near a railway station, and the train was to leave about 5 a.m. At about 3.30 a.m. we were aroused in alarm, and told to hasten for our lives, each to go to the car we had travelled in, as quickly as possible. It was dark and cold, and the streets of the village were crowded with people hurrying away. We could not find the cause of alarm, but heard afterwards that the Germans were within two miles of us, and had torn up the railway line and cut telephone wires. The Red Cross motors took us to the station, and we joined a train full of British marines on the retreat. We travelled all that day, not knowing our destination until we got to Bruges (the famous belfry is still standing). Then we took it for granted we were bound for Ostend, but we were landed at Blanken-bergh, and crossed to Ostend by steam tram, getting there about 8 p.m. Could get no beds, but slept again for a few hours on the floor of an hotel. Early on Saturday morning we got on a boat for England, and arrived at Folkestone about 3 p.m., tired and dirty, wishing ourselves safe at home in our beloved Australia."
The Register Tuesday 09 February 1915 page 6
THE FLIGHT FROM ANTWERP.
The following is an extract from a letterby Nurse Carrie Wilson (a South Australian) after her escape from Antwerp and return to London. The communication was addressed to Nurse Bottrill, who is doing district nursing in Somerset, and forwarded by her to friends in Adelaide:--'No doubt you have been wondering what was the fate of your comrades, and thinking how sad it would be if you had to return to Australia alone. We are both alive and well, and have had the most exciting and thrilling time of our lives. The descriptions in the papers of the fate of Antwerp are fairly accurate. Now for our own individual experiences. On Wednesday midnight exactly the first shell came whizzing over our heads. In three minutes we were dressed, and all hands rushed to carry the patients to the cellars. We had only two stretchers, so many were carried on screens. All who could move, or help themselves, did so, and it is wonderful what strength fright will give. In half an hour we had them all (about 120) in the cellars. During the night many of the able-bodied ones (those with arm or head injuries) cleared, of their own accord. All that night and next day shells fell almost without intermission, and houses all around us were wrecked. A bomb fell in the garden 50 yards from the hospital. The noise was terrific. During Thursday we gradually got the patients away. A few we had to leave in another hospital and convent, their cellars being much safer than ours. One doctor and four nurses left about 2 o'clock with an ambulance load of wounded. By 5.30 p.m. all the patients were disposed of, and the remainder of the staff (about 20) had almost decided that escape that night was hopeless. In fact, Nurse Clifton and I had started to arrange mattresses in the cellar to sleep on, when we had a call from the gates that three motor buses were there and would only wait a minute. We were soon aboard. Never shall I forget that ride through the desolation of Antwerp--houses in flames and wrecked, telegraph wires across the street, fallen trees, and holes feet deep to be avoided. The city was deserted. We crossed the bridge of boats which was burned down about 9 o'clock. Our spirits sank again when the officer in charge ordered us out, saying he could do no more for us. He advised us to make for the Dutch frontier, 15 miles away; so we abandoned goods and chattels and took to the road — a melancholy lot. We had walked only about half a mile when we came to a Belgian Red Cross transport. Mrs. Stobbard found the commander, and, joy unspeakable, we were soon in motors, travelling to safety; also, he sent an ambulance to collect the luggage. We travelled until midnight. The Belgian Army was retreating by the same road, so progress was slow, and we got only 20 miles from Antwerp. Our leader advised a halt at a convent, where the good nuns made us hot coffee. Then we all lay on the floor. We were near a railway station, and the train was to leave about 5 a.m. At about 3.30 a.m. we were aroused in alarm, and told to hasten for our lives, each to go to the car we had travelled in, as quickly as possible. It was dark and cold, and the streets of the village were crowded with people hurrying away. We could not find the cause of alarm, but heard afterwards that the Germans were within two miles of us, and had torn up the railway line and cut telephone wires. The Red Cross motors took us to the station, and we joined a train full of British marines on the retreat. We travelled all that day, not knowing our destination until we got to Bruges (the famous belfry is still standing). Then we took it for granted we were bound for Ostend, but we were landed at Blanken-bergh, and crossed to Ostend by steam tram, getting there about 8 p.m. Could get no beds, but slept again for a few hours on the floor of an hotel. Early on Saturday morning we got on a boat for England, and arrived at Folkestone about 3 p.m., tired and dirty, wishing ourselves safe at home in our beloved Australia."
The Register Tuesday 09 February 1915 page 6
A BROKEN HILLITE IN PARIS.
LETTER FROM EX-DISTRICT NURSE WILSON.
A Broken Hill lady friend has received a letter from Nurse C. E.Wilson, who is now nursing in the American Hospital, in Paris. Nurse Wilson will be well remembered at South Broken Hill and at Railway Town, where she acted as district nurse for a period of 12 months, leaving there about two years ago. In the course of her letter she says :
"I have been here just a month now and on night duty, three weeks of it. This hospital is a huge place. At present we have over 400 patients, but we are daily expecting 100 or so more, and if necessary the fourth floor could be used for wards. At present I have 36 patients, but they are sleeping very well. Your heart would ache to see the results of the war as typified in those few wards.
In one is a dear boy of 20 who came in with frozen feet (absolutely gangrene). both had to be amputated, and it is the saddest thing to see him, sometimes he is cheerful, but often at night he tells me he would prefer to die. It is bad enough to see them with one leg off, that is only too common. The head wounds also are dreadful, but we are thankful for what science can do for them we have a wonderful dentist here, who is doing wonders for the shattered jaws. Still why should I depress you by descriptions ; you would be astonished how cheerful the wards are; men maimed for life, and often suffering great pain, seem ever ready to laugh and smile and forget their own troubles. In this hospital the wealth of America is lavishly spent for them all, everything to give comfort and relief is at hand. I would like to think that every wounded soldier could have the same. Of course they are cared , for and under splendid doctors in the French Military Hospitals, but they do not get the same nursing and extras, and the discipline is stricter.
"When all this trouble is over you really must take that long-talked-of trip there is so much to see this side of the world. Paris, for instance, is a charming spot; I wish you could see it. It is so spacious and stately looking. The Arc d' Triumphe standing in an open space with 13 beautiful tree-lined avenues branching off in star shape, is a splendid sight now, and it will be more magnificent in the spring. Do not know whether I'll be here then, but should very much like to stay until May.
"I must admit I am not sorry to have missed two Australian summers, also it has been fortunate in a way to be out of England for a winter, for really the winter in France has not been more severe than Petersburg, S.A., only much more rain. Oh, I must tell you an exciting piece of news. I had a letter yesterday to inform me that Her Majesty Queen Alexandra was sending me a kit-bag containing a fur cape, hood, and muff, and I'm requested to write personally, to Her Majesty. What do you think of that? I'm full of curiosity to see the things. I believe all of St. John's nurses are receiving the present. I hope the parcel does not get lost coming over.
"Last Sunday morning about 1 a.m. we were startled by the report of firing. Three dull reports, followed almost immediately by the police warning. All lights were immediately put out. I am glad to be able to say that all my patients behaved very well. It was a beautiful clear night, and the strong searchlight flitted across the sky. Soon they, focussed the Zeppelin, then the guns fired again and again. It was flying low and was a grand sight. I did not see the first one, but had a splendid view of the second. I was standing on the flat roof and could watch the whole thing. The vast searchlight steadily, and it seemed mercilessly, holding the Zeppelin. The Zeppelin had the appearance of a huge transparent illuminated object. The guns from the top of the Arc de Triumphe fired many times, and the shot looked like a huge ball of fire flitting across the sky. We could see that the firing fell too short. Sometimes the Zeppelin seemed to stop, but finally it disappeared, and the searchlight failed to find it again. There is something weird and terrible about an air attack. The darkness and the great tension, knowing bombs are dropping, and wondering if the next is coming to you. We hear that 50 bombs were dropped. I saw one house about 10 minutes' walk from here that was hit. Two little children sleeping in it were partly buried in the fall, but fortunately were not seriously injured. So far have not heard of any deaths having been caused. Monday night was fairly peaceful, but all Tuesday night was spent in high tension as the warning was given that Zeppelins were flying towards Paris. Then again on Wednesday several warnings. It is dreadful trying to work with the faintest of night lights. However such is war."
Barrier Miner Sunday 06 June 1915 page 2
LETTER FROM EX-DISTRICT NURSE WILSON.
A Broken Hill lady friend has received a letter from Nurse C. E.Wilson, who is now nursing in the American Hospital, in Paris. Nurse Wilson will be well remembered at South Broken Hill and at Railway Town, where she acted as district nurse for a period of 12 months, leaving there about two years ago. In the course of her letter she says :
"I have been here just a month now and on night duty, three weeks of it. This hospital is a huge place. At present we have over 400 patients, but we are daily expecting 100 or so more, and if necessary the fourth floor could be used for wards. At present I have 36 patients, but they are sleeping very well. Your heart would ache to see the results of the war as typified in those few wards.
In one is a dear boy of 20 who came in with frozen feet (absolutely gangrene). both had to be amputated, and it is the saddest thing to see him, sometimes he is cheerful, but often at night he tells me he would prefer to die. It is bad enough to see them with one leg off, that is only too common. The head wounds also are dreadful, but we are thankful for what science can do for them we have a wonderful dentist here, who is doing wonders for the shattered jaws. Still why should I depress you by descriptions ; you would be astonished how cheerful the wards are; men maimed for life, and often suffering great pain, seem ever ready to laugh and smile and forget their own troubles. In this hospital the wealth of America is lavishly spent for them all, everything to give comfort and relief is at hand. I would like to think that every wounded soldier could have the same. Of course they are cared , for and under splendid doctors in the French Military Hospitals, but they do not get the same nursing and extras, and the discipline is stricter.
"When all this trouble is over you really must take that long-talked-of trip there is so much to see this side of the world. Paris, for instance, is a charming spot; I wish you could see it. It is so spacious and stately looking. The Arc d' Triumphe standing in an open space with 13 beautiful tree-lined avenues branching off in star shape, is a splendid sight now, and it will be more magnificent in the spring. Do not know whether I'll be here then, but should very much like to stay until May.
"I must admit I am not sorry to have missed two Australian summers, also it has been fortunate in a way to be out of England for a winter, for really the winter in France has not been more severe than Petersburg, S.A., only much more rain. Oh, I must tell you an exciting piece of news. I had a letter yesterday to inform me that Her Majesty Queen Alexandra was sending me a kit-bag containing a fur cape, hood, and muff, and I'm requested to write personally, to Her Majesty. What do you think of that? I'm full of curiosity to see the things. I believe all of St. John's nurses are receiving the present. I hope the parcel does not get lost coming over.
"Last Sunday morning about 1 a.m. we were startled by the report of firing. Three dull reports, followed almost immediately by the police warning. All lights were immediately put out. I am glad to be able to say that all my patients behaved very well. It was a beautiful clear night, and the strong searchlight flitted across the sky. Soon they, focussed the Zeppelin, then the guns fired again and again. It was flying low and was a grand sight. I did not see the first one, but had a splendid view of the second. I was standing on the flat roof and could watch the whole thing. The vast searchlight steadily, and it seemed mercilessly, holding the Zeppelin. The Zeppelin had the appearance of a huge transparent illuminated object. The guns from the top of the Arc de Triumphe fired many times, and the shot looked like a huge ball of fire flitting across the sky. We could see that the firing fell too short. Sometimes the Zeppelin seemed to stop, but finally it disappeared, and the searchlight failed to find it again. There is something weird and terrible about an air attack. The darkness and the great tension, knowing bombs are dropping, and wondering if the next is coming to you. We hear that 50 bombs were dropped. I saw one house about 10 minutes' walk from here that was hit. Two little children sleeping in it were partly buried in the fall, but fortunately were not seriously injured. So far have not heard of any deaths having been caused. Monday night was fairly peaceful, but all Tuesday night was spent in high tension as the warning was given that Zeppelins were flying towards Paris. Then again on Wednesday several warnings. It is dreadful trying to work with the faintest of night lights. However such is war."
Barrier Miner Sunday 06 June 1915 page 2
Nursing the Wounded Soldiers
MORE ABOUT FRANCE AND THE HOSPITALS.
ANOTHER INTERESTING LETTER FROM NURSE WILSON.
A lengthy letter, full of interesting items, has been received by Mr. Jas. Wilson, of Main St., Petersburg, from his daughter, Nurse Wilson, who has for some time been at work in hospitals in France. Mr. Wilson has courteously handed to us for publication those portions of the letter which will be of general interest, and the first instalment appears hereunder :—" Le Chateau Touralivelle, near Cherbourg, France, 3th Feb., 1915. - Our three months term is up here next week we have decided to return to London, where we hear there is a great demand for nurses. It is rumoured that all hospitals in France are slack, but I am afraid they will all be full again before the war is over, as there is bound to be much fierce fighting yet. The surroundings of the Chateau are quite beautiful, and one can
imagine it will be most charming in spring and summer. At present it is a series of wet days, each one more so than the last, but it is not very cold and there are no fogs, so it is better than London." The country is rather hilly, the sloping ground being planted with apple trees. Cider seems to be the industry of the place.
The apple trees are very old and moss-covered, the peasants dwellings are very poor and very old. Everything is old and seems poor. We get a ride in a motor car occasionally, so have covered most of the country within a radius of 29 miles. One day this week the caretaker showed us over the Chateau and dun geons. Of course
we are using one part, but one wing is kept locked, so we have been very curious to see through that, especially as one room is called 'The Blue Room,' and the tales about it are more gruesome than old 'Blue Beard.'' The history of the Chateau seems to be all of evil deeds —murders and torture being of frequent occurrence.
In the little chapel, one of the early de Ravalets killed the priest because he refused to give him Communion. On the fourth step of the grand staircase another de Ravalet was killed by his valet in revenge for the murder of his (the valet's) daughter - and so it goes on. Of course the place is haunted but we have not seen any of the ghosts. The dungeons are weird and dreadful, and the marks on the heavy doors tell of the efforts of the poor prisoners to escape. In one dark corner is a piece of iron, something like a gate, on which men were tied by hands and feet and tortured. Twelve yards further on is a hole, down which the body would be flung to finally reach the river. In one part there were strong iron pegs, 10 in number, and Madame said they were used to hang people from and often each peg had a victim. We were glad to escape from the horrid dungeons and get up into the fresh air and sunshine. I notice by the paper you sent me that our Australian troops have been landed in Egypt, where they will remain for some time. It looks as if they will see some fighting with the Turks. Oh, how we all long for this dreadful
war to be over! It is very dreadful to see the ghastly wounds. Nurse Kennedy had a day off and I had to undertake her patients whose wounds were worse than those of the patients in my ward. It was rather an effort to dress 14 cases. The doctor was there for the first three. Trissie and I came off night duty a week ago today.
Night duty is very weird creeping about in the dark with candles. We have a French soldier in each ward, who helps quite a lot, doing all the heaviest parts of the work, such as carrying water, etc., etc. " Miss Crossfield, one of our units, took a party of us to Cherbourg and over the naval hospital there. It was very clean and tidy, but all the windows were shut, the air in the wards was so heavy you could almost cut it. The patients looked very ill and pasty. The death-rate in Cherbourg is very high, many of the poor fellows were too far gone before they reached the hospitals. "Some of the nurses wish that they were nearer the front, but I have no desire that way, my experience in Antwerp is quite sufficient for me, and I hope that I shall never hear the shriek of a shell again. In all probability you will receive my next letter from London. We hear that the Channel is now free from the floating mines, so there will be less risk, and you need have no anxiety about our safely in crossing. It is not, however, by any means a pleasant trip ; I think I have crossed it about eight times and I dread it al most as much as crossing the ocean.
Petersburg Times Friday 30 July 1915 page 7
MORE ABOUT FRANCE AND THE HOSPITALS.
ANOTHER INTERESTING LETTER FROM NURSE WILSON.
A lengthy letter, full of interesting items, has been received by Mr. Jas. Wilson, of Main St., Petersburg, from his daughter, Nurse Wilson, who has for some time been at work in hospitals in France. Mr. Wilson has courteously handed to us for publication those portions of the letter which will be of general interest, and the first instalment appears hereunder :—" Le Chateau Touralivelle, near Cherbourg, France, 3th Feb., 1915. - Our three months term is up here next week we have decided to return to London, where we hear there is a great demand for nurses. It is rumoured that all hospitals in France are slack, but I am afraid they will all be full again before the war is over, as there is bound to be much fierce fighting yet. The surroundings of the Chateau are quite beautiful, and one can
imagine it will be most charming in spring and summer. At present it is a series of wet days, each one more so than the last, but it is not very cold and there are no fogs, so it is better than London." The country is rather hilly, the sloping ground being planted with apple trees. Cider seems to be the industry of the place.
The apple trees are very old and moss-covered, the peasants dwellings are very poor and very old. Everything is old and seems poor. We get a ride in a motor car occasionally, so have covered most of the country within a radius of 29 miles. One day this week the caretaker showed us over the Chateau and dun geons. Of course
we are using one part, but one wing is kept locked, so we have been very curious to see through that, especially as one room is called 'The Blue Room,' and the tales about it are more gruesome than old 'Blue Beard.'' The history of the Chateau seems to be all of evil deeds —murders and torture being of frequent occurrence.
In the little chapel, one of the early de Ravalets killed the priest because he refused to give him Communion. On the fourth step of the grand staircase another de Ravalet was killed by his valet in revenge for the murder of his (the valet's) daughter - and so it goes on. Of course the place is haunted but we have not seen any of the ghosts. The dungeons are weird and dreadful, and the marks on the heavy doors tell of the efforts of the poor prisoners to escape. In one dark corner is a piece of iron, something like a gate, on which men were tied by hands and feet and tortured. Twelve yards further on is a hole, down which the body would be flung to finally reach the river. In one part there were strong iron pegs, 10 in number, and Madame said they were used to hang people from and often each peg had a victim. We were glad to escape from the horrid dungeons and get up into the fresh air and sunshine. I notice by the paper you sent me that our Australian troops have been landed in Egypt, where they will remain for some time. It looks as if they will see some fighting with the Turks. Oh, how we all long for this dreadful
war to be over! It is very dreadful to see the ghastly wounds. Nurse Kennedy had a day off and I had to undertake her patients whose wounds were worse than those of the patients in my ward. It was rather an effort to dress 14 cases. The doctor was there for the first three. Trissie and I came off night duty a week ago today.
Night duty is very weird creeping about in the dark with candles. We have a French soldier in each ward, who helps quite a lot, doing all the heaviest parts of the work, such as carrying water, etc., etc. " Miss Crossfield, one of our units, took a party of us to Cherbourg and over the naval hospital there. It was very clean and tidy, but all the windows were shut, the air in the wards was so heavy you could almost cut it. The patients looked very ill and pasty. The death-rate in Cherbourg is very high, many of the poor fellows were too far gone before they reached the hospitals. "Some of the nurses wish that they were nearer the front, but I have no desire that way, my experience in Antwerp is quite sufficient for me, and I hope that I shall never hear the shriek of a shell again. In all probability you will receive my next letter from London. We hear that the Channel is now free from the floating mines, so there will be less risk, and you need have no anxiety about our safely in crossing. It is not, however, by any means a pleasant trip ; I think I have crossed it about eight times and I dread it al most as much as crossing the ocean.
Petersburg Times Friday 30 July 1915 page 7
NOTES OF A TRIP TO ENGLAND.
By Nurse C. E. Wilson.
(Continued.)
On board s.s. "Benalla."
On Saturday August 2nd. we were delighted to see the outline of land. Unfortunately, the day was hazy, so we did not get a good view as we approached Durban. About 5.30 the pilot came on board. It is a very quick entrance—we just rounded the bluff up through the breakwater, and anchored at No. A wharf. About 6.30 a friend of one of our party came on board. Feeling quite safe, and fortunate in having a guide, we started off. The electric tram terminus is about two minutes walk from the wharf. The cars are built with canopy tops—two deckers. We climbed up to the top. The first impression of Durban is rather disappointing, as it is so much like Australian cities; but the presence of so many coloured people soon buried that feeling. They simply swarm everywhere, Kaffirs with scant clothing, greased limbs, and grinning faces; coolies in their native dresses, looking very graceful and gay. But the rick shaw men took our fancy—we felt suddenly transported to a new world.
These men get themselves up in a most remarkable manner—horns on their heads, pampas grass dangling around, bright garments reaching to the knee, and legs and arms well greased, legs often painted white in the summer. We thought the coolies a superior looking race. They treat the Kaffirs with con tempt, and the Kaffirs have the same feeling towards them. The coolies are employed as waiters in the hotels, restaurants, etc. Our first ride was to the Berea—a large hill forming the background to the city. The tram line encircles the hill, and traverses its crest, from which a splendid view of the lights of the city and the harbour is obtained. It was a
very fascinating sight, and reminded me of Sydney at night. The ride takes about three-quarters of an hour, most of it through the best residential part of the city. We passed many lovely homes,nestling among the hills. On our return we took a beach train, and were soon mixing with a holiday throng on the beach. The crowd were dressed in summer clothes, although it was supposed to be winter. Had delicious coffee at the model dairy, then wandered around the beach, greatly admiring the still swimming baths, and the paddling ponds for children. The whole place is lit up with beautiful coloured electric lights. Next day, being Sunday, we went to St. Paul's in the morning —a
very pretty church, of quaint de sign. In the afternoon we took tram to Mitchell Park, but the weather was against us. We wandered around the Zoo, which is not very extensive. The animals do not thrive well. The society have lost heavily by the death of many prized specimens. Even the animals native to South Africa do not thrive in the climate of Durban. The town hall and municipal buildings are the finest I have seen. They are built of white stone half way up. The upper half is either brick or concrete, cemented white. The main staircase is of white marble, and very wide, with lovely vestibules and ante rooms, well ventilated with half circle windows of stained glass. The floors are tiled. The museum and art gallery are all in the same building. The seating accommodation of the hall is 3,000. The whole building cost £350,000. The beach is within five minutes ride from the post office. There are open-air swimming baths, built at a cost of £ 17,000. Also surf bathing is made safe by a circular quay, forming a shark-proof enclosure. The beach, without improvements, would not be very much. It has practically been made in the last five years. The promenade, baths, and restaurants are built very near the ocean, and already many pounds' worth of damage has been done by high tides.
The streets are wide, and tar-paved. - There is electric street lighting, and a good sew age system. The residents claim that it is the cleanest city in South Africa. They also claim that it has the finest climate in the world, but this I doubt, for, judging by the present weather, in August, I think the summer must be very trying. There is a fine technical institute, which cost £30,000. The population is set down at 75,000, of which one-half are coloured. The coloured people have to be in their quarters by nine o'clock each night, unless they hold permits. The rick shaw boys are exempt from this law. We paid a visit to the black quarters, and we came to the conclusion that, it you wish to admire the coloured people, it is best to do so away from where they live. The tramway system is very good, but, of course, not up to ours. The cars are double decked, and it is nice to ride on the top and enjoy the view. The trams have only been in use about two years. Before that all passenger traffic was done by rickshaws. Now there are 35 miles of tram laid. As I said before, we were very much attracted by the novelty of the rick
shaws, and we felt that life would be incomplete until we had a ride in one. So we hailed a boy, and stepped into his vehicle, as if we were to the manner born.
All went well for a time, until our boy took a bound into the air, causing the tail of the rickshaw to touch the ground, and we wondered what would happen.
Petersburg Times Friday 22 October 1915 page 3
By Nurse C. E. Wilson.
(Continued.)
On board s.s. "Benalla."
On Saturday August 2nd. we were delighted to see the outline of land. Unfortunately, the day was hazy, so we did not get a good view as we approached Durban. About 5.30 the pilot came on board. It is a very quick entrance—we just rounded the bluff up through the breakwater, and anchored at No. A wharf. About 6.30 a friend of one of our party came on board. Feeling quite safe, and fortunate in having a guide, we started off. The electric tram terminus is about two minutes walk from the wharf. The cars are built with canopy tops—two deckers. We climbed up to the top. The first impression of Durban is rather disappointing, as it is so much like Australian cities; but the presence of so many coloured people soon buried that feeling. They simply swarm everywhere, Kaffirs with scant clothing, greased limbs, and grinning faces; coolies in their native dresses, looking very graceful and gay. But the rick shaw men took our fancy—we felt suddenly transported to a new world.
These men get themselves up in a most remarkable manner—horns on their heads, pampas grass dangling around, bright garments reaching to the knee, and legs and arms well greased, legs often painted white in the summer. We thought the coolies a superior looking race. They treat the Kaffirs with con tempt, and the Kaffirs have the same feeling towards them. The coolies are employed as waiters in the hotels, restaurants, etc. Our first ride was to the Berea—a large hill forming the background to the city. The tram line encircles the hill, and traverses its crest, from which a splendid view of the lights of the city and the harbour is obtained. It was a
very fascinating sight, and reminded me of Sydney at night. The ride takes about three-quarters of an hour, most of it through the best residential part of the city. We passed many lovely homes,nestling among the hills. On our return we took a beach train, and were soon mixing with a holiday throng on the beach. The crowd were dressed in summer clothes, although it was supposed to be winter. Had delicious coffee at the model dairy, then wandered around the beach, greatly admiring the still swimming baths, and the paddling ponds for children. The whole place is lit up with beautiful coloured electric lights. Next day, being Sunday, we went to St. Paul's in the morning —a
very pretty church, of quaint de sign. In the afternoon we took tram to Mitchell Park, but the weather was against us. We wandered around the Zoo, which is not very extensive. The animals do not thrive well. The society have lost heavily by the death of many prized specimens. Even the animals native to South Africa do not thrive in the climate of Durban. The town hall and municipal buildings are the finest I have seen. They are built of white stone half way up. The upper half is either brick or concrete, cemented white. The main staircase is of white marble, and very wide, with lovely vestibules and ante rooms, well ventilated with half circle windows of stained glass. The floors are tiled. The museum and art gallery are all in the same building. The seating accommodation of the hall is 3,000. The whole building cost £350,000. The beach is within five minutes ride from the post office. There are open-air swimming baths, built at a cost of £ 17,000. Also surf bathing is made safe by a circular quay, forming a shark-proof enclosure. The beach, without improvements, would not be very much. It has practically been made in the last five years. The promenade, baths, and restaurants are built very near the ocean, and already many pounds' worth of damage has been done by high tides.
The streets are wide, and tar-paved. - There is electric street lighting, and a good sew age system. The residents claim that it is the cleanest city in South Africa. They also claim that it has the finest climate in the world, but this I doubt, for, judging by the present weather, in August, I think the summer must be very trying. There is a fine technical institute, which cost £30,000. The population is set down at 75,000, of which one-half are coloured. The coloured people have to be in their quarters by nine o'clock each night, unless they hold permits. The rick shaw boys are exempt from this law. We paid a visit to the black quarters, and we came to the conclusion that, it you wish to admire the coloured people, it is best to do so away from where they live. The tramway system is very good, but, of course, not up to ours. The cars are double decked, and it is nice to ride on the top and enjoy the view. The trams have only been in use about two years. Before that all passenger traffic was done by rickshaws. Now there are 35 miles of tram laid. As I said before, we were very much attracted by the novelty of the rick
shaws, and we felt that life would be incomplete until we had a ride in one. So we hailed a boy, and stepped into his vehicle, as if we were to the manner born.
All went well for a time, until our boy took a bound into the air, causing the tail of the rickshaw to touch the ground, and we wondered what would happen.
Petersburg Times Friday 22 October 1915 page 3
Nurse Wilson relating her experiences on the journey home. When a few miles out from Plymouth they were torpedoed, but no lives were lost and they were all picked up by the escort boats and taken back to port, where they re-embarked and had a pleasant journey to Australia.
Petersburg Times Friday 04 October 1918 page 2
Petersburg Times Friday 04 October 1918 page 2
WILSON, Edith Marion
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1876 in Athlone, Ireland Daughter of Samuel and Lavinia WILSON Her father's family owned Wilson's Bobbin Company which was one the worlds largest producers of bobbins. The family also owned the Shannon Saw Mill in Athlone. The family returned to England before migrating to South Africa and later Australia and New Zealand. Sister of L WILSON Of Glen Innes, Armadale, WA Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 10 May 1917 at Fremantle, WA Embarkation 19 May 1917 from Fremantle per ‘Benella’ Aged 40 years Served in England Returned to Australia 23 February 1919 per ‘Margha’ Appointment Terminated 21 December 1919 Did not marry Died 07 November 1959 in Subiaco, WA Buried Karrakatta Cemetery Anglican BA 0287 |
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WILSON, Eliza Anne
Sister
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Born 25 January 1870 at Moama, NSW
Daughter of Richard WILSON and Eliza nee McLANE
Niece of May Ethel BAKER
Of 15 Victoria St, Footscray, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Echuca Hospital 3 years
Enlisted 7 November 1917
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 47 years
Served in Bombay at Colaba War Hospital
Returned to Australia 30 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment terminated 10 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 02 December 1958 in Echuca, Vic.
Late of Echuca, Vic.
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Born 25 January 1870 at Moama, NSW
Daughter of Richard WILSON and Eliza nee McLANE
Niece of May Ethel BAKER
Of 15 Victoria St, Footscray, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained at Echuca Hospital 3 years
Enlisted 7 November 1917
Embarked 26 November 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Indarra’
Aged 47 years
Served in Bombay at Colaba War Hospital
Returned to Australia 30 March 1919 per ‘City of Cairo’
Appointment terminated 10 May 1919
Did not marry
Died 02 December 1958 in Echuca, Vic.
Late of Echuca, Vic.
WILSON, Evelyn Annie
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Masseuse
AANS Born 03 October 1884 Daughter of William Albert WILSON and Annie nee KENDALL/CLAPPERTON Of 'The Cottage' Flinders Parade, Sandgate, Qld. Completed a Course in Massage in Sydney 12 December 1912 Appointed as Masseuse with the Australian Army Massage Service Physios were not sent overseas during WWI Enlisted 11 January 1916 in Brisbane, Qld. Served at Kangaroo Point and Rosemount Military Hospitals Admitted to Rosemount Orthopaedic Hospital in June 1918 with Neurasthenia Discharged from the Army in Brisbane 27 January 1919 Miss Wilson has been recognised as one of the pioneers of physiotherapy in Queensland and had become a life member of the Queensland Branch of Australian Physiotherapy Association. Celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends at her home in Aspley, and received the congratulatory telegram from the Queen. Evelyn never married but spent her lifetime caring for other and although blind and partially deaf, filled her days making bandages for lepers throughout the world. Died 01 February 1986 Buried Bald Hills Cemetery, Brisbane, Qld. Courtesy of David and Daun Clapperton |
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WILSON, Evelyn Clara Louisa
Sister
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Born 1878 at Bathurst, NSW
Daughter of William Clarendon WILSON and Emily nee GENTLE
Sister of Eleanor HUGHES
Of 16 Albany Rd, Strathmore, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 July 1915
Embarked 14 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 37 years
Served in France, England & Salonika
Returned to Australia 24 October 1919 per ‘Euripides’
Appointment Terminated 23 December 1919
Married Wilfred John RITCHIE in 1936
Her husband died 04 October 1936
Married James John LAMPARD in 1940
Died 18 May 1956 in NSW
AANS
Born 1878 at Bathurst, NSW
Daughter of William Clarendon WILSON and Emily nee GENTLE
Sister of Eleanor HUGHES
Of 16 Albany Rd, Strathmore, NSW
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 8 July 1915
Embarked 14 July 1915 from Sydney per ‘Orsova’
Aged 37 years
Served in France, England & Salonika
Returned to Australia 24 October 1919 per ‘Euripides’
Appointment Terminated 23 December 1919
Married Wilfred John RITCHIE in 1936
Her husband died 04 October 1936
Married James John LAMPARD in 1940
Died 18 May 1956 in NSW
Awarded Royal Red Cross (1st Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1463, position 17
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6952, position 2
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 6 October 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1463, position 17
Date of London Gazette: 3 June 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 6952, position 2
WILSON, Grace Margaret
Matron
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Born 25 June 1879 at Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of John Pearson WILSON and Fanny Campbell nee LANG
Enlisted 15 April 1915
Embarked 15 May 1915
Awarded CBE
Appointment terminated 04 April 1920
Also served in WWII VX38869
Died 12 January 1957 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Aged 77 years
Buried Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery
NEAR AND FAR
Miss Grace Wilson, C.B.E., Royal Red Cross, has been appointed matron of the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Miss Wilson trained at the Brisbane Hospital, and later held the position of matron and superintendent of nurses at that institution, and a similar position at the Children's Hospital, Melbourne. As a staff nurse at the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, London, and a trained nurse on the staff of the Women's College, University of Wales, Miss Wilson received a course of post graduate training. She is a member of the examining board of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association, and also of the Nurses' Board, Melbourne, and a member of the education committee of the A.T.N.A. Miss Wilson had a distinguished career during the war, having been appointed principal matron of the 1st Military District (Queensland) in August, 1914, and principal matron of the 3rd Australian General Hospital, A.I.F., in March, 1918, and matron of the Repatriation Hospital, Brisbane, in 1920. At the present time she is matron-ln-chief of the Australian Army Nursing Service, having been appointed to that position in 1925. For her military services, she was awarded the Companionship of the British Empire and the Roya Red Cross. Miss Wilson will take up her new duties at the Alfred Hospital on January 18, 1933
Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 20 December 1932 page 3
AANS
Born 25 June 1879 at Brisbane, Qld.
Daughter of John Pearson WILSON and Fanny Campbell nee LANG
Enlisted 15 April 1915
Embarked 15 May 1915
Awarded CBE
Appointment terminated 04 April 1920
Also served in WWII VX38869
Died 12 January 1957 at Heidelberg, Vic.
Aged 77 years
Buried Fawkner Memorial Park Cemetery
NEAR AND FAR
Miss Grace Wilson, C.B.E., Royal Red Cross, has been appointed matron of the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Miss Wilson trained at the Brisbane Hospital, and later held the position of matron and superintendent of nurses at that institution, and a similar position at the Children's Hospital, Melbourne. As a staff nurse at the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, London, and a trained nurse on the staff of the Women's College, University of Wales, Miss Wilson received a course of post graduate training. She is a member of the examining board of the Australian Trained Nurses' Association, and also of the Nurses' Board, Melbourne, and a member of the education committee of the A.T.N.A. Miss Wilson had a distinguished career during the war, having been appointed principal matron of the 1st Military District (Queensland) in August, 1914, and principal matron of the 3rd Australian General Hospital, A.I.F., in March, 1918, and matron of the Repatriation Hospital, Brisbane, in 1920. At the present time she is matron-ln-chief of the Australian Army Nursing Service, having been appointed to that position in 1925. For her military services, she was awarded the Companionship of the British Empire and the Roya Red Cross. Miss Wilson will take up her new duties at the Alfred Hospital on January 18, 1933
Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday 20 December 1932 page 3
Awarded Royal Red Cross (1st Class)
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2621, position 7
Date of London Gazette: 2 May 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 4429, position 1
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2621, position 7
Date of London Gazette: 2 May 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 4429, position 1
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2621, position 16
Date of London Gazette: 5 May 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 4519, position 2
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2621, position 16
Date of London Gazette: 5 May 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 4519, position 2
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2624, position 40
Date of London Gazette: 21 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 6184, position 32
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 21 September 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2624, position 40
Date of London Gazette: 21 June 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 6184, position 32
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 30 November 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 3234, position 76
Date of London Gazette: 13 July 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 6955, position 89
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 30 November 1916
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 3234, position 76
Date of London Gazette: 13 July 1916
Location in London Gazette: Page 6955, position 89
Awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 887, position 25
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12, position 1
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 887, position 25
Date of London Gazette: 1 January 1919
Location in London Gazette: Page 12, position 1
Mentioned in Despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 879, position 51
Date of London Gazette: 31 December 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 15230, position 29
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 23 May 1919
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 879, position 51
Date of London Gazette: 31 December 1918
Location in London Gazette: Page 15230, position 29
WOMAN OF THE MONTH.
Army Nurses' Matron-in-Chief'
Returned soldiers throughout Australia honour the name of Miss Grace M. Wilson, Matron-in-Chief of the Australian Army Nursing Service and chief matron of the Third Australian General Hospital during the Great War. Miss Wilson served overseas from early in 1915 until late in 1919 and during this time was mentioned four times in despatches. For her distinguished work she was awarded the Order of the Commander of the British Empire, the Royal Red Cross and the Florence Nightingale Medal, being one of only two nurses in Australia to hold the last mentioned honour. At present she is matron of the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, and a member of the Council of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing. Her nursing career since she enrolled at the Brisbane Hospital as a probationer has been a distinguished one. She remained at the Brisbane Hospita lfor five years after completing her training and then did post-graduate work in London. She then returned to Australia and when war broke out in 1914 she was principal military matron of Queensland. Early in 1915 she was sent overseas with the Third Australian General Hospital, being transhipped from England to Alexandria. She served first at Lemnos under the worst possible conditions, was sent next to Egypt, where the Third Australian General Hospital was housed in old Egyptian army barracks at Abbassia, and, finally, reached Abbeville in France, where she remained until July, 1919, when the Abbeville Hospital closed after having attended to wounded men coming down from clearing stations long after the Armistice. Since her return from the war Miss Wilson has been attached to the Children's Hospital in Melbourne, has conducted a private hospital and finally became matron of the Alfred Hospital. In 1937 she led the Australian contingent of returned army nurses to the coronation in London and now, since the outbreak of the present war, has been giving her attention to the preparing of Australia's army nurses for service overseas. To date 138 nurses have been selected to accompany the second A.I.F., and, in addition, there will be 16 masseurs and a bacteriologist (Miss Maris Freeman, of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Research, Melbourne). Miss Freeman has been enrolled as a V.A.D. and will wear that uniform.
The West Australian Wednesday 13 March 1940 page 3
Army Nurses' Matron-in-Chief'
Returned soldiers throughout Australia honour the name of Miss Grace M. Wilson, Matron-in-Chief of the Australian Army Nursing Service and chief matron of the Third Australian General Hospital during the Great War. Miss Wilson served overseas from early in 1915 until late in 1919 and during this time was mentioned four times in despatches. For her distinguished work she was awarded the Order of the Commander of the British Empire, the Royal Red Cross and the Florence Nightingale Medal, being one of only two nurses in Australia to hold the last mentioned honour. At present she is matron of the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, and a member of the Council of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing. Her nursing career since she enrolled at the Brisbane Hospital as a probationer has been a distinguished one. She remained at the Brisbane Hospita lfor five years after completing her training and then did post-graduate work in London. She then returned to Australia and when war broke out in 1914 she was principal military matron of Queensland. Early in 1915 she was sent overseas with the Third Australian General Hospital, being transhipped from England to Alexandria. She served first at Lemnos under the worst possible conditions, was sent next to Egypt, where the Third Australian General Hospital was housed in old Egyptian army barracks at Abbassia, and, finally, reached Abbeville in France, where she remained until July, 1919, when the Abbeville Hospital closed after having attended to wounded men coming down from clearing stations long after the Armistice. Since her return from the war Miss Wilson has been attached to the Children's Hospital in Melbourne, has conducted a private hospital and finally became matron of the Alfred Hospital. In 1937 she led the Australian contingent of returned army nurses to the coronation in London and now, since the outbreak of the present war, has been giving her attention to the preparing of Australia's army nurses for service overseas. To date 138 nurses have been selected to accompany the second A.I.F., and, in addition, there will be 16 masseurs and a bacteriologist (Miss Maris Freeman, of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Research, Melbourne). Miss Freeman has been enrolled as a V.A.D. and will wear that uniform.
The West Australian Wednesday 13 March 1940 page 3
Grace Margaret Wilson (1879-1957), nursing sister and army matron-in-chief, was born on 25 June 1879 in South Brisbane, eldest child of John Pearson Wilson, clerk, and his wife Fanny Campbell, née Lang, both Scottish born. Educated at Brisbane Girls' Grammar School, Grace entered Brisbane Hospital as a probationer in 1905 and gained her certificate in 1908. In London she trained in midwifery at Queen Charlotte's Lying-in Hospital before joining the staff of the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic (Albany Memorial).
Back in Queensland, she became matron of Brisbane Hospital in July 1914. Joining the Australian Army Nursing Service in October, she was appointed principal matron of the 1st Military District. On 15 April 1915 Wilson transferred to the Australian Imperial Force; as principal matron of the 3rd Australian General Hospital, she embarked for England in May. The hospital was transferred to Lemnos to treat Anzac casualties; with her staff, she arrived there in early August to find conditions 'too awful for words'. Their equipment had been delayed: there were few tents and mattresses, no beds, and only spirit lamps for cooking and sterilizing. Encouraging the nurses to contend with such primitive conditions, she soon created order out of chaos; by 13 August the hospital was treating 900 patients. Dysentery became a later problem and winter brought men suffering from frost-bite and gangrene. Despite all difficulties, the hospital's mortality rate was only 2 per cent.
Early in 1916 the 3rd A.G.H. was transferred to Abbassia, Egypt. Mentioned in dispatches three times that year, Matron Wilson was awarded the Royal Red Cross, 1st class, in May. She moved with the hospital to Brighton, England, in October, and to Abbeville, France, in April 1917. The unit initially had 1500 beds and expanded to 2000.
In September she was appointed temporary matron-in-chief at A.I.F. Headquarters, London, to relieve Matron Conyers. Although Wilson enjoyed the administrative experience, she longed to be back with 'her family' at Abbeville. Returning there in April 1918, by judgement, tact and ability she ensured a high standard of conduct. Again mentioned in dispatches in December, she was appointed C.B.E. on 1 January 1919. After the 3rd A.G.H. was dismantled in May, she was posted to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Dartford, Kent, before coming home to Queensland in January 1920. Her A.I.F. appointment ended in April.
As matron from November 1920 of the Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Wilson improved conditions for her nurses and succeeded in winning trainees a nominal wage. Openly critical of the hospital committee, she resigned two years later and bought a private hospital, Somerset House, in East Melbourne. In January 1933 she became matron of the Alfred Hospital. Determined to improve the standard of nursing, she formed a training school committee, appointed two tutor sisters and introduced an orientation course for probationers.
Wilson had become matron-in-chief of the army nursing reserve in August 1925. Awarded the Florence Nightingale medal in 1929, she led the A.A.N.S.'s coronation contingent in London in 1937. She resigned from the Alfred when she was called up for full-time duty in World War II. Appointed to the A.I.F. in September 1940, she served in the Middle East until ill health forced her return to Australia in August 1941; her A.I.F. appointment ended next month. On 15 September 1943 she became executive officer, nursing control section, Department of Manpower Directorate (Victoria).
A life member of the Australasian Trained Nurses' Association, Wilson was a council-member of the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses' Association and sometime president of its successor, the Royal Victorian College of Nursing; she helped to establish postgraduate training courses. Three times president of the Returned Nurses' Club, she was a trustee of the Edith Cavell Trust Fund and of the Shrine of Remembrance, and in 1953 was made a life member of the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. She was also active in the Australian Red Cross Society and the Girl Guides' Association, and belonged to the Lyceum Club.
Tall, slim and attractive in her youth, Wilson had that 'rare quality which inspired deep and lasting loyalty'. A self-disciplined leader, she had a sympathetic ear for her staff; believing it a privilege to help soldiers, she was proud of the A.A.N.S. She had a great gift for living.
During a visit to London, on 12 January 1954 Grace Wilson married Robert Wallace Bruce Campbell at Holy Trinity parish church, Roehampton. Survived by her husband, she died on 12 January 1957 in the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Melbourne, and was cremated after a service with full military honours at Christ Church, South Yarra.
by Janice McCarthy
This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 12, (MUP), 1990
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/wilson-grace-margaret-9137
Back in Queensland, she became matron of Brisbane Hospital in July 1914. Joining the Australian Army Nursing Service in October, she was appointed principal matron of the 1st Military District. On 15 April 1915 Wilson transferred to the Australian Imperial Force; as principal matron of the 3rd Australian General Hospital, she embarked for England in May. The hospital was transferred to Lemnos to treat Anzac casualties; with her staff, she arrived there in early August to find conditions 'too awful for words'. Their equipment had been delayed: there were few tents and mattresses, no beds, and only spirit lamps for cooking and sterilizing. Encouraging the nurses to contend with such primitive conditions, she soon created order out of chaos; by 13 August the hospital was treating 900 patients. Dysentery became a later problem and winter brought men suffering from frost-bite and gangrene. Despite all difficulties, the hospital's mortality rate was only 2 per cent.
Early in 1916 the 3rd A.G.H. was transferred to Abbassia, Egypt. Mentioned in dispatches three times that year, Matron Wilson was awarded the Royal Red Cross, 1st class, in May. She moved with the hospital to Brighton, England, in October, and to Abbeville, France, in April 1917. The unit initially had 1500 beds and expanded to 2000.
In September she was appointed temporary matron-in-chief at A.I.F. Headquarters, London, to relieve Matron Conyers. Although Wilson enjoyed the administrative experience, she longed to be back with 'her family' at Abbeville. Returning there in April 1918, by judgement, tact and ability she ensured a high standard of conduct. Again mentioned in dispatches in December, she was appointed C.B.E. on 1 January 1919. After the 3rd A.G.H. was dismantled in May, she was posted to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital at Dartford, Kent, before coming home to Queensland in January 1920. Her A.I.F. appointment ended in April.
As matron from November 1920 of the Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Wilson improved conditions for her nurses and succeeded in winning trainees a nominal wage. Openly critical of the hospital committee, she resigned two years later and bought a private hospital, Somerset House, in East Melbourne. In January 1933 she became matron of the Alfred Hospital. Determined to improve the standard of nursing, she formed a training school committee, appointed two tutor sisters and introduced an orientation course for probationers.
Wilson had become matron-in-chief of the army nursing reserve in August 1925. Awarded the Florence Nightingale medal in 1929, she led the A.A.N.S.'s coronation contingent in London in 1937. She resigned from the Alfred when she was called up for full-time duty in World War II. Appointed to the A.I.F. in September 1940, she served in the Middle East until ill health forced her return to Australia in August 1941; her A.I.F. appointment ended next month. On 15 September 1943 she became executive officer, nursing control section, Department of Manpower Directorate (Victoria).
A life member of the Australasian Trained Nurses' Association, Wilson was a council-member of the Royal Victorian Trained Nurses' Association and sometime president of its successor, the Royal Victorian College of Nursing; she helped to establish postgraduate training courses. Three times president of the Returned Nurses' Club, she was a trustee of the Edith Cavell Trust Fund and of the Shrine of Remembrance, and in 1953 was made a life member of the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. She was also active in the Australian Red Cross Society and the Girl Guides' Association, and belonged to the Lyceum Club.
Tall, slim and attractive in her youth, Wilson had that 'rare quality which inspired deep and lasting loyalty'. A self-disciplined leader, she had a sympathetic ear for her staff; believing it a privilege to help soldiers, she was proud of the A.A.N.S. She had a great gift for living.
During a visit to London, on 12 January 1954 Grace Wilson married Robert Wallace Bruce Campbell at Holy Trinity parish church, Roehampton. Survived by her husband, she died on 12 January 1957 in the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, Melbourne, and was cremated after a service with full military honours at Christ Church, South Yarra.
by Janice McCarthy
This article was published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, Volume 12, (MUP), 1990
http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/wilson-grace-margaret-9137
1917 pictured left with Miss E A Conyers taken at Abbeville
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Miss Grace Wilson CBE RRC 1940
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Photographs from Courier Mail Tuesday 13 February 1940 page 15
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WILSON, Jane Veitch aka Jean Veitch
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 14 May 1872 at Adelaide, SA
Daughter of Alexander WILSON and Elizabeth nee ELLIOTT
Sister of E DYBING
Of 18 Lyons St Williamstown, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 9 June 1917 at Adelaide, SA
Embarked 14 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 40 years
Served in Salonika & Bombay
Returned to Australia 27 June 1919
Discharged as medically unfit 21 August 1919
Did not marry
Died as Jeanne WILSON 21 September 1942 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided 10 Illawarra Road, Hawthorn, Vic.
Privately Cremated
AANS
Born 14 May 1872 at Adelaide, SA
Daughter of Alexander WILSON and Elizabeth nee ELLIOTT
Sister of E DYBING
Of 18 Lyons St Williamstown, Victoria
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Trained 3 years Adelaide Hospital
Enlisted 9 June 1917 at Adelaide, SA
Embarked 14 June 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Mooltan’
Aged 40 years
Served in Salonika & Bombay
Returned to Australia 27 June 1919
Discharged as medically unfit 21 August 1919
Did not marry
Died as Jeanne WILSON 21 September 1942 in Heidelberg, Vic.
Resided 10 Illawarra Road, Hawthorn, Vic.
Privately Cremated
WILSON, Madeline Alice Kendall
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Sister
AANS Born 19 October 1888 in Brisbane, Qld. Daughter of William Albert WILSON and Annie nee KENDALL/CLAPPERTON Of "The Cottage" Flinders Parade, Sandgate, Queensland Occupation prior to enlisting: Nurse Trained 3 years Brisbane Hospital and 8 months in General Medical and Surgical as Staff Nurse Aged 26 years Enlisted 11 November 1914 at Melbourne, Vic. Embarked 21 November 1914 from Brisbane per 'Kyarra' Joined ANS 13 January 1915 Promoted to Sister Volunteered with 1st and 14 Australian General Hospitals from Egypt, on the troop ship 'Neuralia' then serving as a hospital ship, in direct support of the operations in Anzac Cove and Suvla Bay off Gallipoli from 08 July 1915 until 20 January 1916
Admitted to hospital in Cairo with Mumps. Returned to Australia on nursing duties per 'Runic' Embarked 19 August 1916 from Melbourne per 'Karoola' on nursing duties with 14th A G H Returned to Australia 17 August 1918 per 'Port Darwin' Medically unfit 27 February 1919 Appointment terminated 02 July 1919 Sister Wilson's War diary is held by the AWM Married John Lindsay LAWLESS-PYNE in 1919 Died 1988 Courtesy of David and Daun Clapperton |
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WILSON, Margaret (Peggy)
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1880 in Whroo, Vic. Daughter of William James WILSON and Ellen nee SMITH Sister of Mary WILSON Of Caulfield, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 26 April 1917 Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’ Aged 30 years Served in England & France Returned to Australia 18 May 1919 per ‘Wandilla’ Appointment Terminated 2 July 1919 Did not marry Died 09 October 1939 at Elsternwick, Vic. Aged 59 years Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Pittosporum Wall 1A Niche 300 |
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WILSON, Marjorie Jane Gilmore
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Sister
AANS Born 30 June 1890 at Sandgate, Qld. Daughter of William Albert WILSON and Annie nee KENDALL/CLAPPERTON Of The Cottage, Flinders Parade, Sandgate, Queensland Trained at Royal Brisbane Hospital 1911 -1915 Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 26 April 1917 as Staff Nurse Embarked 9 May 1917 from Sydney per ‘Ulysses’ Aged 26 years Disembarked in England 9 July 1917 for duty at Croydon War Hospital 18 August 1917 Posted for duty in Rouen, France with No. 1 AGH on 29 January 1918 Promoted to Sister 09 June 1919 Granted leave from 12 June 1919 0 12 October 1919 to undertake Midwifery Course at Robunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Returned to Australia 12 February 1920 per ‘Freidrichsruh’ Appointment Terminated 27 April 1920 Married John Lacy MacTAGGART in 1921 Died 1963 Courtesy of David and Daun Clapperton |
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WILSON, Mary Anne (Molly)
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Sister
AANS Born 1883 in Whroo, Vic. Daughter of William James WILSON and Ellen nee SMITH Of Whroo, Vic. Enlisted 23 May 1915 Aged 32 years Occupation prior to enlistment Nurse Embarked 12 June 1917 per 'Mooltan' from Melbourne, Vic. Disembarked at Suez 19 July 1917 Embarked for Salonika per 'Gordon' from Port Said 25 July 1917 Proceeded overseas for France ex Southwell Gardens Hospital 05 March 1918 Granted leave from 18 March 1919 to 25 July 1919 with pay and subs to attend Domestic Course attending National School of Cookery at Buckingham Palace Rd., London Returned to Australia 08 October 1919 per 'Anchises' Discharged as medically unfit 01 April 1920 Did not marry Died 03 October 1956 Aged 78 years Buried Springvale Botanical Cemetery Boronia Wall C Niche 102 Photograph Table Talk Thursday 17 June 1915 page 3 |
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WILSON, Matilda Rose
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 17 August 1879 at New Pitslijo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Daughter of Alexander WILSON and Isabella nee SHEPHERD
Father's occupation listed as Farmer
Resided 47 Low Street, New Pilslijo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Trained at City of London Infirmary 30 September 1903 to 30 September 1906
Charge nurse at City of London Infirmary from September 1906 to 04 May 1908
Sister at St. Georges Infirmary, Fulham Road from 07 May 1908 to 11 January 1911
Private Nursing at Maternity Training General Lying In , York Road from March to July 1915
Surrey Nursing HOme, Surlinton on Thames, Surrey 31 August 1915
Enlisted 19 October 1915
Served in Malta from 19 October 1915
Served in Devonport from 11 April 1916
'I consider her an excellent Nurse and her administrative capacity is good - Miss Wilson is energetic, self reliant, punctual and reliable - I consider her best pitted for the rank she at present holds.'
Admitted to Scottish General Hospital, Aberdeen with Para Typhoid 05 February 1916
Discharged from Hospital
Served in Egypt from 07 December 1916 at Nasriah Officers Hospital, Cairo
'She is a thoroughly conscientious reliable Nurse and very kind to the patients. She is a good Administrator, and keeps her equipment in good Order. She is punctual, energetic, methodical. Conduct very good. I consider her suitable for further service.'
Contract terminated 17 November 1919
Returned to Australia May 1920
Married William Francis MOYLE in 1920
Resided at 'Sulvan Brae' Nambour, Qld. in December 1934
Died 1960 in Qld.
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 17 August 1879 at New Pitslijo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Daughter of Alexander WILSON and Isabella nee SHEPHERD
Father's occupation listed as Farmer
Resided 47 Low Street, New Pilslijo, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Trained at City of London Infirmary 30 September 1903 to 30 September 1906
Charge nurse at City of London Infirmary from September 1906 to 04 May 1908
Sister at St. Georges Infirmary, Fulham Road from 07 May 1908 to 11 January 1911
Private Nursing at Maternity Training General Lying In , York Road from March to July 1915
Surrey Nursing HOme, Surlinton on Thames, Surrey 31 August 1915
Enlisted 19 October 1915
Served in Malta from 19 October 1915
Served in Devonport from 11 April 1916
'I consider her an excellent Nurse and her administrative capacity is good - Miss Wilson is energetic, self reliant, punctual and reliable - I consider her best pitted for the rank she at present holds.'
Admitted to Scottish General Hospital, Aberdeen with Para Typhoid 05 February 1916
Discharged from Hospital
Served in Egypt from 07 December 1916 at Nasriah Officers Hospital, Cairo
'She is a thoroughly conscientious reliable Nurse and very kind to the patients. She is a good Administrator, and keeps her equipment in good Order. She is punctual, energetic, methodical. Conduct very good. I consider her suitable for further service.'
Contract terminated 17 November 1919
Returned to Australia May 1920
Married William Francis MOYLE in 1920
Resided at 'Sulvan Brae' Nambour, Qld. in December 1934
Died 1960 in Qld.
WILSON, May
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 10 October 1873 at Victoria Creek, SA
Daughter of James WILSON and Harriett nee WEBB
Of Mount Crawford, SA
Resided at 'Glen View' Armadale, WA prior to enlistment
NOK listed as Mrs HOWARD (Sister) of 18 Forrest Road, Kalgoorlie, WA
May was travelling to England when World War 1 was declared. She joined the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve as a sister.
Appointed to QAIMNSR 28 March 1915
Served in France
16th General Hospital
29 December 1915 30th Casualty Clearing Station
14 March 1916 16th General Hospital
28 March 1916 30th Casualty Clearing Station
13 May - 10 June 1916 Sick Leave
To England on leave 29 June - 12 July 1916
22 August 1916 24th General Hospital
Leave to France 17 December - 31 December 1917
14 February 1917 41st Casualty Clearing Station
26 March 1918 No 1 South African General Hospital
31 March 1918 20 General Hospital
13 April 1918 Admitted to Hospital
20 April 1918 to Duty
14 May 1918 2nd Stationary Hospital
Leave 22 July - 18 September 1918 (suffering from Rheumatism)
09 October 1918 Rejoined 2nd Stationary Hospital
11 October 1918 20th Ambulance Train
12 January 1919 to Calais
12 April 1919 32nd Stationary Hospital
21 April 1919 to England for Demobilization
Posted to Military Hospital Devonport for temporary duty pending repatriation to Australia
Service terminated 18 October 1919 (demobilized)
She was awarded The Royal Red Cross – Second Class at Buckingham Palace by the King on May 31st 1919
Embarked for Australia 18 October 1919 per 'SS Morea'.
She married in New Zealand Robert William GLASSON, a blind NZ soldier she met in England.
After Robert died in New Zealand in 1931, May returned to South Australia to live
Died 21 January 1950 at Eastwood, SA
Aged 76 years
Resided Estwood, SA
Cremated West Terrace Cemetery
Submitted by Kathy Emms
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Born 10 October 1873 at Victoria Creek, SA
Daughter of James WILSON and Harriett nee WEBB
Of Mount Crawford, SA
Resided at 'Glen View' Armadale, WA prior to enlistment
NOK listed as Mrs HOWARD (Sister) of 18 Forrest Road, Kalgoorlie, WA
May was travelling to England when World War 1 was declared. She joined the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve as a sister.
Appointed to QAIMNSR 28 March 1915
Served in France
16th General Hospital
29 December 1915 30th Casualty Clearing Station
14 March 1916 16th General Hospital
28 March 1916 30th Casualty Clearing Station
13 May - 10 June 1916 Sick Leave
To England on leave 29 June - 12 July 1916
22 August 1916 24th General Hospital
Leave to France 17 December - 31 December 1917
14 February 1917 41st Casualty Clearing Station
26 March 1918 No 1 South African General Hospital
31 March 1918 20 General Hospital
13 April 1918 Admitted to Hospital
20 April 1918 to Duty
14 May 1918 2nd Stationary Hospital
Leave 22 July - 18 September 1918 (suffering from Rheumatism)
09 October 1918 Rejoined 2nd Stationary Hospital
11 October 1918 20th Ambulance Train
12 January 1919 to Calais
12 April 1919 32nd Stationary Hospital
21 April 1919 to England for Demobilization
Posted to Military Hospital Devonport for temporary duty pending repatriation to Australia
Service terminated 18 October 1919 (demobilized)
She was awarded The Royal Red Cross – Second Class at Buckingham Palace by the King on May 31st 1919
Embarked for Australia 18 October 1919 per 'SS Morea'.
She married in New Zealand Robert William GLASSON, a blind NZ soldier she met in England.
After Robert died in New Zealand in 1931, May returned to South Australia to live
Died 21 January 1950 at Eastwood, SA
Aged 76 years
Resided Estwood, SA
Cremated West Terrace Cemetery
Submitted by Kathy Emms
DESPERATE NEED OF HELP
EVERY MAN WANTED.
Sister M. Wilson, who has been serving as a nurse since the beginning of the war, writing from the 16th General Hospital, France, on July 8, to Mrs. H. Howard, of Forrest-street, Kalgoorlie, says : — 'I hope that Australia is sending every possible man, for they are greatly needed here. Every man over 18 and under 40 should enlist, never mind what the home ties are. Nothing in the world is more important than that England should win this war, and it will take every man to do it. I don't think you in Australia can possibly realise the desperate need of help here: I hate to think of another winter for the soldiers in those awful trenches. They often have to stand for 48 hours up to their arms in iced water because there are no men to relieve them. The summer months are nearly over, and we have had one really hot day. At present it is wet and cold. We are hoping to get into tin huts for the worst of the winter. I am on night duty, and it is 2 a.m., and I must go round - my sleeping charges. I know by their mutterings they are living through some of the horrors again, but they are all anxious to go back, and have their revenge, and save England from a horrible enemy." Writing on July 19, from Windemere, England, the nurse said: — 'This is the most glorious place in all the world. I have been here six- days, and it has been a haven, of rest. It is the lake district of England, and I don't wonder at all the poets living here and loving it so much. Wherever one turns there is just a wealth of beauty. I have never seen anything so beautiful, and have never enjoyed anything more in my life. It is the first time since September, 1914, that I have been able to get away from the war, and I must confess now that I was at the end of my tether. There is not a trace of the war here, not even a bit of khaki, and the few people who are here never speak of it, so that the silence, peace and beauty have given me a new lease of life. I am going to Dorsetshire next week to stay at an old castle. After that I am going on the Thames for four days, so my three weeks will be well spent. I am enjoying every second of it. If only this war would end now. I would give anything not to go back to its horrors and hard work, but I must not give up now, and all this beautiful scenery has given me a fresh start again. I am sending you some post cards, but they are very feeble in comparison to the real thing. The lakes are just glorious with the quaint villages by each one. The beautiful oaks and the wealth of green everywhere is a sight to behold. Some of the old churches are three hundred years old. They are so wonderful.'
Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950) Monday 31 December 1917
EVERY MAN WANTED.
Sister M. Wilson, who has been serving as a nurse since the beginning of the war, writing from the 16th General Hospital, France, on July 8, to Mrs. H. Howard, of Forrest-street, Kalgoorlie, says : — 'I hope that Australia is sending every possible man, for they are greatly needed here. Every man over 18 and under 40 should enlist, never mind what the home ties are. Nothing in the world is more important than that England should win this war, and it will take every man to do it. I don't think you in Australia can possibly realise the desperate need of help here: I hate to think of another winter for the soldiers in those awful trenches. They often have to stand for 48 hours up to their arms in iced water because there are no men to relieve them. The summer months are nearly over, and we have had one really hot day. At present it is wet and cold. We are hoping to get into tin huts for the worst of the winter. I am on night duty, and it is 2 a.m., and I must go round - my sleeping charges. I know by their mutterings they are living through some of the horrors again, but they are all anxious to go back, and have their revenge, and save England from a horrible enemy." Writing on July 19, from Windemere, England, the nurse said: — 'This is the most glorious place in all the world. I have been here six- days, and it has been a haven, of rest. It is the lake district of England, and I don't wonder at all the poets living here and loving it so much. Wherever one turns there is just a wealth of beauty. I have never seen anything so beautiful, and have never enjoyed anything more in my life. It is the first time since September, 1914, that I have been able to get away from the war, and I must confess now that I was at the end of my tether. There is not a trace of the war here, not even a bit of khaki, and the few people who are here never speak of it, so that the silence, peace and beauty have given me a new lease of life. I am going to Dorsetshire next week to stay at an old castle. After that I am going on the Thames for four days, so my three weeks will be well spent. I am enjoying every second of it. If only this war would end now. I would give anything not to go back to its horrors and hard work, but I must not give up now, and all this beautiful scenery has given me a fresh start again. I am sending you some post cards, but they are very feeble in comparison to the real thing. The lakes are just glorious with the quaint villages by each one. The beautiful oaks and the wealth of green everywhere is a sight to behold. Some of the old churches are three hundred years old. They are so wonderful.'
Kalgoorlie Miner (WA : 1895 - 1950) Monday 31 December 1917
WILSON, Myrtle Elizabeth
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Daughter of Andrew and Catherine Craig WILSON
Of 'The Roses' Chelmer, Brisbane, Qld.
Sister of Lillian May WILSON (Matron of General Hospital) Bundaberg, Qld. who applied for Balance of Estate from QAIMNSR - resided at 'Roses', Victoria AVenue, Chelmer, Brisbane, Qld.
Left Queensland for Nursing service in April 1915
Applied to QAIMNSR 31 May 1915
Appointed to QAIMNSR 09 June 1915
Served at 7th General Hospital
Died on active service 23 December 1915 of Pneumonia at No 14 General Hospital, Boulogne, France
Aged 38 years
Personal effects of two packages were forwarded to the Defence Department, Australia per transport 'Benalla' on 22 January 1916.
Buried Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France III M 1
DEATH OF A NURSE. BUNDABERG, December 27.
Mr. G. C. Wilson was advised by cable to-day of the death in France of his sister, Nurse Myrtle Wilson. The late Nurse Wilson received her training at the Brisbane General Hospital, and left for France on active service last Easter.
Brisbane Courier Tuesday 28th December 1915 page 7
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve
Daughter of Andrew and Catherine Craig WILSON
Of 'The Roses' Chelmer, Brisbane, Qld.
Sister of Lillian May WILSON (Matron of General Hospital) Bundaberg, Qld. who applied for Balance of Estate from QAIMNSR - resided at 'Roses', Victoria AVenue, Chelmer, Brisbane, Qld.
Left Queensland for Nursing service in April 1915
Applied to QAIMNSR 31 May 1915
Appointed to QAIMNSR 09 June 1915
Served at 7th General Hospital
Died on active service 23 December 1915 of Pneumonia at No 14 General Hospital, Boulogne, France
Aged 38 years
Personal effects of two packages were forwarded to the Defence Department, Australia per transport 'Benalla' on 22 January 1916.
Buried Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France III M 1
DEATH OF A NURSE. BUNDABERG, December 27.
Mr. G. C. Wilson was advised by cable to-day of the death in France of his sister, Nurse Myrtle Wilson. The late Nurse Wilson received her training at the Brisbane General Hospital, and left for France on active service last Easter.
Brisbane Courier Tuesday 28th December 1915 page 7
WILSON, Ruby Emily Olive
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 1884 in Kaniva, Vic. Daughter of Thomas WILSON and Catherine Jamieson nee KING Of Northcote Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Trained Melbourne Hospital Enlisted 31 October 1916 Embarked 8 November 1916 from Sydney per ‘Kanowna’ Aged 32 years Served on Hospital ship Kanowna Re – Embarkation 22 December 1917 from Melbourne per ‘Ulysses’ Served in England Returned to Australia 31 March 1919 per ‘Lancashire’ Appointment Terminated 20 April 1919 Did not marry Died 28 October 1963 in Cambrian Hill, Vic. Late of St. Kilda, Vic. |
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WING, Harriett Morris M
AANS
Home Service in Tasmania
Home Service in Tasmania
Born 08 April 1892 in Tasmania
Daughter of George Henry WING and Edith nee DELANEY
Did not marry
Died 02 May 1971 in Malvern, Vic.
Late of Malvern, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
Daughter of George Henry WING and Edith nee DELANEY
Did not marry
Died 02 May 1971 in Malvern, Vic.
Late of Malvern, Vic.
Cremated Springvale Botanical Cemetery and remains scattered
Miss Harriett Morris Wing (OBE), after completing her training as a nurse, enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1917, but was too young to be sent overseas. She served in a military hospital in Tasmania until 1920.
After her discharge she gave her services, in her spare time, to honorary hospital work for ex-servicemen. In 1927, she came to SA and worked in various country hospitals, continuing to help ex-servicemen and their
relatives voluntarily. In 1937, Sister Wing was appointed sub-matron of the Old Folks' Home, at Magill, under
the control of the Children's Welfare and Public Relief Board. In 1946, she was appointed matron and continued
in that position until her recent retirement. At the Old Folks' Home she had considerable success in the nursing
and care of the old people placed in her charge. In recognition of her work for ex-servicemen, Matron Wing was
awarded tile Order of Merit by the Federal executive of the RSL.
The Advertiser Thursday 01 January 1953 page 3
Top R.S.L. Honor For SA Matron
The Order of Merit—A highest honor the R.S.L. can confer on a civilian — has been awarded by the Federal
congress in Canberra to the matron of the Magill Old Folk's Home (Matron H. M.Wing). Matron Wing was officially notified of the award today. Chairman of the hospitals and welfare committee of the Returned Servicemen's League (Mr. C. C. Gillham) said Matron Wing had been strongly recommended for the award by the State branch of the B.S.L.Outlining her work, he said, 'Matron Wing enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1917, but was too young to be sent overseas. She served in a military hospital in Tasmania until 1920.'After her discharge she gave her services in her spare time to honorary hospital work for ex-servicemen. Much of this honorary work was done in the operating theatre and X-ray room. 'In 1927 she came to South Australia, and worked in country hospitals at Clare, Eudunda, and Stirling. She continued her fine voluntary work in helping ex-servicemen and their relatives.' Ten years ago she went to the Old Folk's Home and became matron two years ago. Her story is one of sterling work to ex-servicemen.'When Mrs. Violet Ann Grahame, of Glenelg, was buried at Centennial Park Cemetery, Springbank, yesterday, an R.S.L. badge was buried with her. This unique honor was conferred because of her 30 years' service to the R.S.L.
After her discharge she gave her services, in her spare time, to honorary hospital work for ex-servicemen. In 1927, she came to SA and worked in various country hospitals, continuing to help ex-servicemen and their
relatives voluntarily. In 1937, Sister Wing was appointed sub-matron of the Old Folks' Home, at Magill, under
the control of the Children's Welfare and Public Relief Board. In 1946, she was appointed matron and continued
in that position until her recent retirement. At the Old Folks' Home she had considerable success in the nursing
and care of the old people placed in her charge. In recognition of her work for ex-servicemen, Matron Wing was
awarded tile Order of Merit by the Federal executive of the RSL.
The Advertiser Thursday 01 January 1953 page 3
Top R.S.L. Honor For SA Matron
The Order of Merit—A highest honor the R.S.L. can confer on a civilian — has been awarded by the Federal
congress in Canberra to the matron of the Magill Old Folk's Home (Matron H. M.Wing). Matron Wing was officially notified of the award today. Chairman of the hospitals and welfare committee of the Returned Servicemen's League (Mr. C. C. Gillham) said Matron Wing had been strongly recommended for the award by the State branch of the B.S.L.Outlining her work, he said, 'Matron Wing enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1917, but was too young to be sent overseas. She served in a military hospital in Tasmania until 1920.'After her discharge she gave her services in her spare time to honorary hospital work for ex-servicemen. Much of this honorary work was done in the operating theatre and X-ray room. 'In 1927 she came to South Australia, and worked in country hospitals at Clare, Eudunda, and Stirling. She continued her fine voluntary work in helping ex-servicemen and their relatives.' Ten years ago she went to the Old Folk's Home and became matron two years ago. Her story is one of sterling work to ex-servicemen.'When Mrs. Violet Ann Grahame, of Glenelg, was buried at Centennial Park Cemetery, Springbank, yesterday, an R.S.L. badge was buried with her. This unique honor was conferred because of her 30 years' service to the R.S.L.
WINTER, Mary
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born Mary WINTERBOTTOM 1876 in Moulamein, Riverina, NSW Daughter of William Henry WINTERBOTTOM and Margaret Matilda nee SHERIDAN Sister of Mrs. Matilda Winifred McKENZIE Of via Swan Hill, Victoria Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 4 August 1915 at Cairo, Egypt Embarked 4 August 1915 from Melbourne per ‘Orontes’ Aged 37 years 1st Australian General Hospital Served in Egypt, England & France Returned to Australia 11 September 1919 per ‘Canberra’ Appointment Terminated 7 March 1920 Married William BOWIE in 1923 Died 11 April 1960 in St. Kilda, Vic. Late of Elsternwick, Vic. *** when her father William Henry Winterbottom died, it mentions that his daughter is nursing on the front and that his other daughter is Mrs McKenzie, Cunninyeuk station, Moulamein. Also mentions that he settled at Moulamein.*** |
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WINTON, Lucinda Ellen (Nell)
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British Red Cross Nursing Sister
Volunteer Aid Detachment Born 1866 in Windsor, NSW Daughter of James Abraham WINTEN and Lavinia Caroline nee ASPERY Of Bogarella Villa, Hamilton, Brisbane. She commenced working for the British Red Cross 24 July 1915. Her age was given as 37 but she was older than that. She was married in England in 1916 to Captain Robert Hughes Dunmall. She died 5 June 1951 at Roseby Avenue, Clayfield, Queensland Buried Lutwyche Cemetery Mon. COE3 14A 11 Went to England where she joined the British Red Cross Nursing Sisters, and has been selected for special service with the Volunteer Aid Detachment by the War Office. The Queenslander 11 September 1915 page 27 |
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Mrs. L. Dunmall dies at 85
Mrs. Lucinda Ellen Dunmall, who died at Roseby Avenue, Clayfield, aged 85, was the widow of Captain R. H. Dunmall, formerly of the Eastern
Extension Cable Company.
Mrs. Dunmall was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Winten, of Bogarella Station, Warrego. During the first world war she was
married in St. Margaret's Chapel, Westminster Abbey. London. She was a life member of the Red Cross, Order of St. John, and the Victoria League. She has left two brothers— Messrs. R. J. Winten (Warra) and D. A. Winten (Surfers' Paradise) —and a sister— Mrs. A. M. Tate, Gavonni, Bowenville.
The Courier Mail Monday 25 June 1951 page 3
Mrs. Lucinda Ellen Dunmall, who died at Roseby Avenue, Clayfield, aged 85, was the widow of Captain R. H. Dunmall, formerly of the Eastern
Extension Cable Company.
Mrs. Dunmall was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Winten, of Bogarella Station, Warrego. During the first world war she was
married in St. Margaret's Chapel, Westminster Abbey. London. She was a life member of the Red Cross, Order of St. John, and the Victoria League. She has left two brothers— Messrs. R. J. Winten (Warra) and D. A. Winten (Surfers' Paradise) —and a sister— Mrs. A. M. Tate, Gavonni, Bowenville.
The Courier Mail Monday 25 June 1951 page 3
WINWARD, Josephine Mary
Staff Nurse
AANS
Born 1893 at Cunnamulla, Qld.
Daughter of Joseph WINWARD and Mary Ann nee LAST
Resided at Fern Hill Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 June 1919
Embarked 8 July 1919 from Sydney per ‘Tras Montes’
Aged 25 years
Served in England
Returned to Australia 29 December 1919 per ‘Ormonde’ Nursing Staff
Appointment Terminated 12 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 28 May 1971 at St. Leonards, NSW
Late of Chatswood, NSW
Buried Macquaire Park Cemetery Catholic Lawn Section Row 41 Grave 4
AANS
Born 1893 at Cunnamulla, Qld.
Daughter of Joseph WINWARD and Mary Ann nee LAST
Resided at Fern Hill Queensland
Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse
Enlisted 16 June 1919
Embarked 8 July 1919 from Sydney per ‘Tras Montes’
Aged 25 years
Served in England
Returned to Australia 29 December 1919 per ‘Ormonde’ Nursing Staff
Appointment Terminated 12 January 1920
Did not marry
Died 28 May 1971 at St. Leonards, NSW
Late of Chatswood, NSW
Buried Macquaire Park Cemetery Catholic Lawn Section Row 41 Grave 4
WISEMAN, Mabel Gladys
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Staff Nurse
AANS Born 17 July 1891 at Lighgow, NSW Daughter of Jasper Gaze and Ada C WISEMAN Of Department of Public Health, Mackay, Queensland Occupation prior to enlisting Nurse Enlisted 12 December 1916 in Brisbane, Qld. Embarked 16 December 1916 from Brisbane per ‘Morinda’ Aged 25 years Served in Rabaul Returned to Australia 7 March 1918 per ‘Mebesia’ Appointment terminated 6 April 1918 Re-enlisted 17 June 1918 Embarked 9 November 1918 from Sydney per ‘Wiltshire’ Served in Bombay Returned to Australia 1 January 1920 per ‘Aeneas’ Appointment Terminated 5 February 1920 News Monday 07 January 1929 page 6 |
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WITHINGTON, Elsie
Sister
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Miltiary Nursing Service Reserve
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C10802083#imageViewerLink
Born Hobart, Tasmania
Enlisted 30 September 1915
Queen Alexandra's Imperial Miltiary Nursing Service Reserve
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C10802083#imageViewerLink
Born Hobart, Tasmania
Enlisted 30 September 1915
