Ellen Barron

Ellen Barron worked at the Queensland Government Baby Clinics from 1918. 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.

Continue reading

Eleanor Elizabeth Bourne

Eleanor Bourne went into general practice in 1907 and served as physician to the Hospital for Sick Children, Brisbane. In 1911 she became medical officer for the Department of Public Instruction and worked for many years in child health, both in Australia and Britain.

Continue reading

Florence L Johnson

Florence L. Johnson served in the WAVES during WWII and later became an advocate for veterans and Gold Star Mothers after her son’s death in the Vietnam War.

Continue reading

Evelyn Conyers

Evelyn Conyers was a highly regarded war-time nurse. She served in Egypt and Greece for the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during 1914-1915 and was promoted to matron.

Continue reading

Edith Baker

During the Second World War she was a member of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Nursing Service, rising to the position of area matron.

Continue reading