Born: 1875, United Kingdom
Died: 8 July 1951
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: NA
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Ellen Barron worked at the Queensland Government Baby Clinics from 1918 under the guidance of Florence Chatfield and in 1924 worked with Truby King in New Zealand. From 1923-1939 she was superintendent of the Baby Clinics and started a training course for infant nurses. She was a foundation member and trustee of the Nurses’ Rest Home and Benevolent Fund.
Chronology
c. 1884
Life event – Arrived in Queensland
1896 – 1899
Education – Trained as a nurse at Brisbane General Hospital
1900 – 1901
Career position – Staff Nurse at Brisbane General Hospital
1902 – 1904
Career position – Head Nurse at Maryborough General Hospital
1904 – 1905
Career position – Training in obstetrics at the Women’s Hospital in Rockhampton, Queensland
1906 – 1908
Career position – Matron at Lady Musgrave Hospital in Maryborough
1909 – 1912
Career position – Matron at Chillagoe Hospital
1912 – 1914
Career position – Training in massage in England
1915 – 1917
Career position – Australian Army Nursing Service
1918 – 1921
Career position – Baby clinics in Brisbane under Florence Chatfield
1922
Career position – Karitane Training School in Dunedin, New Zealand
1923 – 1939
Career position – Superintendent of the baby clinics
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