Nurses
The Register Thursday 21 December 1916 page 4
Three military staff nurses— Sisters E. M. Menhennett, A. Love, and H. Gordon —left for Melbourne by the express on Wednesday afternoon. They will be followed next Tuesday by nurses whose names are attached, and in the near future the whole group of 23 will proceed to the front: -Staff Nurses V. M. Moyes, D. Gordon, F. N. Tabor, J. J. Rodgers, F. M. Laity, K. M. Taylor, D. A. Barry, E. G. Giles, E. J. M. Lapidge, E. L. Steadman, A. M. Fricker, D. H. Birks, E. Daily, D. J. Wright, R. L. Rushton, S. L. Copley, E. Faulkner, E. Lang, S. A. Lord, M. D. Smith. The club associated with the Edith Cavell Army Nurses' Fund arranged a farewell gathering at the clubroms on North terrace, on Wednesday afternoon. There was a full muster of nurses on the staff of the various military hospitals and other ladies, and a pretty little ceremony was witnessed. Mrs. H. J. Holden (President of the Fund) occupied the chair, and extended a hearty welcome to the military nurses. In expressing regret at the absence of Lady Galway, she referred to the valuable assistance given to the fund by the viceregal representative. She wished the departing guests Godspeed, and congratulated them upon their heroism in going out to face the unknown. (Hear, hear.) The principal medical officer of the State (Cpl. H. H. E. Russell) explained that 22 of the nurses had been engaged in local hospitals or homes, and their services had given entire satisfaction to all concerned. The twenty-third member of the party (Sister Menhennett) went to the front with the first batch of forces for the front, and while on active service had gained the highest distinction a nurse could secure, the Royal Red Cross. (Hear, hear.) He was glad to see such a club as that in existence, and thought every nurse should be a member. He suggested that a fund should be established to provide a rest home for disabled or discharged nurses. (Hear, hear.) Many of those returned from abroad affected in health, and the pension provided by the authorities was not sufficient to provide for them without the assistance he suggested. The Hon. D. J. Gordon, who also delivered a farewell address, mentioned that the club worked under the auspices of the League of Loyal Women, and the energetic efforts of Mrs. J. G. Kelly (Organizing Secretary) and Mrs. Kekwick (Secretary) were responsible for its success. He congratulated the departing nurses upon having qualified to wear the King's uniform in the service of their country. The principal military matron for the State (Sister Uren) thanked the speakers on behalf of the nnrses for their, kindly. references.
Three military staff nurses— Sisters E. M. Menhennett, A. Love, and H. Gordon —left for Melbourne by the express on Wednesday afternoon. They will be followed next Tuesday by nurses whose names are attached, and in the near future the whole group of 23 will proceed to the front: -Staff Nurses V. M. Moyes, D. Gordon, F. N. Tabor, J. J. Rodgers, F. M. Laity, K. M. Taylor, D. A. Barry, E. G. Giles, E. J. M. Lapidge, E. L. Steadman, A. M. Fricker, D. H. Birks, E. Daily, D. J. Wright, R. L. Rushton, S. L. Copley, E. Faulkner, E. Lang, S. A. Lord, M. D. Smith. The club associated with the Edith Cavell Army Nurses' Fund arranged a farewell gathering at the clubroms on North terrace, on Wednesday afternoon. There was a full muster of nurses on the staff of the various military hospitals and other ladies, and a pretty little ceremony was witnessed. Mrs. H. J. Holden (President of the Fund) occupied the chair, and extended a hearty welcome to the military nurses. In expressing regret at the absence of Lady Galway, she referred to the valuable assistance given to the fund by the viceregal representative. She wished the departing guests Godspeed, and congratulated them upon their heroism in going out to face the unknown. (Hear, hear.) The principal medical officer of the State (Cpl. H. H. E. Russell) explained that 22 of the nurses had been engaged in local hospitals or homes, and their services had given entire satisfaction to all concerned. The twenty-third member of the party (Sister Menhennett) went to the front with the first batch of forces for the front, and while on active service had gained the highest distinction a nurse could secure, the Royal Red Cross. (Hear, hear.) He was glad to see such a club as that in existence, and thought every nurse should be a member. He suggested that a fund should be established to provide a rest home for disabled or discharged nurses. (Hear, hear.) Many of those returned from abroad affected in health, and the pension provided by the authorities was not sufficient to provide for them without the assistance he suggested. The Hon. D. J. Gordon, who also delivered a farewell address, mentioned that the club worked under the auspices of the League of Loyal Women, and the energetic efforts of Mrs. J. G. Kelly (Organizing Secretary) and Mrs. Kekwick (Secretary) were responsible for its success. He congratulated the departing nurses upon having qualified to wear the King's uniform in the service of their country. The principal military matron for the State (Sister Uren) thanked the speakers on behalf of the nnrses for their, kindly. references.
BARNARD, Florence Katherine
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BLACKEBY, Dorcas Haynes
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BURNS, Grace Helena
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EVERARD, Ruby Clarice
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GORDON, Doris
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HODGE, Katee Payne aka Ada Florence Kate HODGEBorn 27 November 1874 at Edgecombe near Woodville, SA
Daughter of George Payne HODGE and Elizabeth nee RIDLEY Was trained at the P.H.W.S., 1902 until 1905. In 1913 she took C.M.B. with honours degree at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, London. Her war services extended from 06 August 1914 to 1920 as a sister in Q.A.I.M.N.S.R., France, Belgium and Germany and Navy Charge and C.C.S. Nurses' Home, South France. Received R.R.C. (First Class) in 1917. Was made honorary treasurer P.H.W.S. Nurses Association, 1935-1938. Died 14 October 1957 at Fullarton, SA Aged 82 years Resided Home for Incurables, Fullarton, SA Cremated at Centennial Park Cemetery |
Katie became a nurse in 1915, part of Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Nursing Service, and after serving on a Hospital Ship, joined 49 Casualty Clearing Station at Contay, a village north of Amiens on the Somme. Although records are not clear, she may have continued serving after the war, tending long term wounded patients until 1924.
Sister Katie Payne Hodge, an Australian, was awarded the honour ‘Royal Red Cross’ in January 1918 for ‘showing exceptional devotion or competency in performance of nursing duties with the Army in the field, or in Naval and Military or Air Force hospitals or in an Auxiliary War hospital over a continuous or long period or who has performed some exceptional acts of bravery or devotion to the post of duty'
Sister Katie Payne Hodge, an Australian, was awarded the honour ‘Royal Red Cross’ in January 1918 for ‘showing exceptional devotion or competency in performance of nursing duties with the Army in the field, or in Naval and Military or Air Force hospitals or in an Auxiliary War hospital over a continuous or long period or who has performed some exceptional acts of bravery or devotion to the post of duty'
HOGAN, Mary May
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JENKINSON, Alice Catherine
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BACK FROM EGYPT.
A CHAT WITH SISTER A. C. JENKINSON.
By 'Cousin Kate.'
On August 24 the Hororata reached Melbourne with the second contingent of returned wounded soldiers. The charge nurse on the boat was Sister A. C. Jenkinson, who in December went from Adelaide to Egypt under engagement to the Indian Government. Sister Jenkinson was the sister in charge of E section of the surgical division. No. 5 Indian General Hospital at St. Stefano, Alexandria, and she has much to relate that may be of interest to readers of 'The Mail.' ''Where was your hospital situated?' I asked. 'Right at the wharf at Alexandria, so as to be on the spot when the wounded were landed. In our hospital we had 250 of the first men who returned from Gallipoli. and of these 209 were in my section." "It is the organisation of the hospital all that could be desired?''It is wonderfully organised, and it is an interesting fact that at 24 hours' notice it was converted from an Oriental into a European hospital. This meant, of course, that everything had to be altered— food supply and utensils, bedding, and the like. The Indians, who were for the most part convalescent, were removed to tents. ''What was your general impression as to the wounded soldiers?' "They showed marvellous fortitude at all times, and what struck me most was the spirit of self-sacrifice. If one man saw that his neighbour was suffering more than he, he begged the nurses to attend to him first. This leads me to think that whilst, when fighting the enemy, all that is worst in a man is roused, when he is wounded and in hospital the best and tenderest feelings, come to the surface. Major McCarrison, in a letter to me. said,. 'I shall always consider it a high privilege to have the opportunity to minister to these men from Australia, who were wounded in the Dardanelles.' "Was there much Red Cross work done by the women of Alexandria?'' "Yes indeed, they were splendid and one only had to make a suggestion for it to be carried out — it seemed as though they could not do too much.'''What about letters from home? Are the arrangements for their delivery good ?''Well,' said Sister Jenkinson, 'this is a matter which calls for improvement. For some reason unknown, the mails are kept back at headquarters, and some of the poor chaps become desperate. One man had not had a letter from home since February 4, although he was positive his people had written to him every week. To try in some small way to cheer the disappointed ones, the more fortunate soldiers share their home letters with them. Queensland and New Zealand are sending a man with postal experience to take charge of the mails at headquarters, and it would be a good thing if South Australia would do the same. It is quite pathetic to see the disappointment of the convalescent soldiers, when they go down to the wharf to meet the pinnaces coming from Lemnos. From a distance the bundles in the boats look like mailbags, but when, as they draw rearer, it is seen that bread is the only freight. The men are most despondent. ''Did you see anything of the Gurkhas?'' Oh yes they are fine fellows and they have great respect for the Australians. They think his word is law and, as a high compliment, call our own Tommies' the white Ghurkas.' The best of feeling prevails amongst them, and you will see a Gurkha handing an Australian a lump of betel nut in exchange for cigarettes. ''Do they speak English at all?'' 'Very little, and we had to learn Hindustani in order that we might understand them more thoroughly. At first the hospital orderlies were ail Indians, but when we called for volunteers for this work several men from the Light Horse Regiments offered their service, and they were as gentle and tender as women.''I must speak of the wonderful work done by the stretcher bearers.' went on Sister. 'They displayed the greatest gallantry and saved hundreds of lives at the risk of their own. One officer told me that every one of them deserved the Victoria Cross. As a rule six men are attached a to each stretcher but often and often, when they were shot down, three brave fellows would go on with the work unflinchingly.'' 'Did you go out of Alexandria at all. 'Yes, I was one of those who volunteered to take the wounded by train from Alexandria to Cairo, and we spent two nights travelling thus.' ''Your husband Cpl. C.F. Jenkinson, is on active service, is he not?' 'Yes: be is in charge of the water supply from Alexandria. 'He sees to the testing and distribution of it and he is also studying ways and means of combating the fly nuisance. He is attached to the 4th Field Ambulance, Army Medical Corps.''''Have you any suggestions to make with regard to the garments sent out by the Red Cross workers?' ''Yet, I should like to say that it would be a boon if all socks could be made bigger in the leg and also if tapes instead of buttons could be sewn on pyjamas it would be a good thing. Sometimes a man has to have his pyjama coat put on back to front, and he suffers torture if a button prods him in the back. Air cushions, hot water bags, and other rubber goods are greatly needed, also mosquito nets — which should not be white, but green or khaki — and stationery.' Sister Jenkinson has brought back with her some empty shrapnel cases, both of the percussion and time variety, and these will shortly be exhibited in the city.
The Mail Saturday 04 September 1915 page 11
A CHAT WITH SISTER A. C. JENKINSON.
By 'Cousin Kate.'
On August 24 the Hororata reached Melbourne with the second contingent of returned wounded soldiers. The charge nurse on the boat was Sister A. C. Jenkinson, who in December went from Adelaide to Egypt under engagement to the Indian Government. Sister Jenkinson was the sister in charge of E section of the surgical division. No. 5 Indian General Hospital at St. Stefano, Alexandria, and she has much to relate that may be of interest to readers of 'The Mail.' ''Where was your hospital situated?' I asked. 'Right at the wharf at Alexandria, so as to be on the spot when the wounded were landed. In our hospital we had 250 of the first men who returned from Gallipoli. and of these 209 were in my section." "It is the organisation of the hospital all that could be desired?''It is wonderfully organised, and it is an interesting fact that at 24 hours' notice it was converted from an Oriental into a European hospital. This meant, of course, that everything had to be altered— food supply and utensils, bedding, and the like. The Indians, who were for the most part convalescent, were removed to tents. ''What was your general impression as to the wounded soldiers?' "They showed marvellous fortitude at all times, and what struck me most was the spirit of self-sacrifice. If one man saw that his neighbour was suffering more than he, he begged the nurses to attend to him first. This leads me to think that whilst, when fighting the enemy, all that is worst in a man is roused, when he is wounded and in hospital the best and tenderest feelings, come to the surface. Major McCarrison, in a letter to me. said,. 'I shall always consider it a high privilege to have the opportunity to minister to these men from Australia, who were wounded in the Dardanelles.' "Was there much Red Cross work done by the women of Alexandria?'' "Yes indeed, they were splendid and one only had to make a suggestion for it to be carried out — it seemed as though they could not do too much.'''What about letters from home? Are the arrangements for their delivery good ?''Well,' said Sister Jenkinson, 'this is a matter which calls for improvement. For some reason unknown, the mails are kept back at headquarters, and some of the poor chaps become desperate. One man had not had a letter from home since February 4, although he was positive his people had written to him every week. To try in some small way to cheer the disappointed ones, the more fortunate soldiers share their home letters with them. Queensland and New Zealand are sending a man with postal experience to take charge of the mails at headquarters, and it would be a good thing if South Australia would do the same. It is quite pathetic to see the disappointment of the convalescent soldiers, when they go down to the wharf to meet the pinnaces coming from Lemnos. From a distance the bundles in the boats look like mailbags, but when, as they draw rearer, it is seen that bread is the only freight. The men are most despondent. ''Did you see anything of the Gurkhas?'' Oh yes they are fine fellows and they have great respect for the Australians. They think his word is law and, as a high compliment, call our own Tommies' the white Ghurkas.' The best of feeling prevails amongst them, and you will see a Gurkha handing an Australian a lump of betel nut in exchange for cigarettes. ''Do they speak English at all?'' 'Very little, and we had to learn Hindustani in order that we might understand them more thoroughly. At first the hospital orderlies were ail Indians, but when we called for volunteers for this work several men from the Light Horse Regiments offered their service, and they were as gentle and tender as women.''I must speak of the wonderful work done by the stretcher bearers.' went on Sister. 'They displayed the greatest gallantry and saved hundreds of lives at the risk of their own. One officer told me that every one of them deserved the Victoria Cross. As a rule six men are attached a to each stretcher but often and often, when they were shot down, three brave fellows would go on with the work unflinchingly.'' 'Did you go out of Alexandria at all. 'Yes, I was one of those who volunteered to take the wounded by train from Alexandria to Cairo, and we spent two nights travelling thus.' ''Your husband Cpl. C.F. Jenkinson, is on active service, is he not?' 'Yes: be is in charge of the water supply from Alexandria. 'He sees to the testing and distribution of it and he is also studying ways and means of combating the fly nuisance. He is attached to the 4th Field Ambulance, Army Medical Corps.''''Have you any suggestions to make with regard to the garments sent out by the Red Cross workers?' ''Yet, I should like to say that it would be a boon if all socks could be made bigger in the leg and also if tapes instead of buttons could be sewn on pyjamas it would be a good thing. Sometimes a man has to have his pyjama coat put on back to front, and he suffers torture if a button prods him in the back. Air cushions, hot water bags, and other rubber goods are greatly needed, also mosquito nets — which should not be white, but green or khaki — and stationery.' Sister Jenkinson has brought back with her some empty shrapnel cases, both of the percussion and time variety, and these will shortly be exhibited in the city.
The Mail Saturday 04 September 1915 page 11
LAPIDGE, Elfrida Jane May
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LAPIDGE, Hilda Augusta Ivey
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The Advertiser Wednesday 31 May 1944 page 3
After 24 years's service in the Child Welfare Department, Miss Hilda Lapidge, who has charge of foster mothers and arranges all adoptions, will retire on August 8. She will begin her long leave today and will return to her home at Mylor.
Miss Lapidge, who is a returned Army nurse, joined the department as an inspector in 1920, and hundreds of mothers throughout the State are grateful for her advice and sympathy during their adoption probationary periods. For more than four and a half years Miss Lapidge has been in charge of foster mothers, and in that time has arranged for more than 1,000 adoptions.
Baby girls were more popular for adoption than boys, Miss Lapidge said yesterday, but there were never enough children to meet the demand, and frequentley the adopting parents would decide to take a boy if no girls were available. Requests for a baby with the same colouring as the new parents were often made, and were encouraged by Miss Lapidge, who said she thought the children often grew like them. Miss lapidge was entertained at afternoon tea yesterday by members of the department, and said that the harmony of her staff had contributed considerably in making her job a very enjoyable one.
LOMMAN, Dora Paull
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The Australian Women's Weekly Saturday 18 September 1937 page 47
In Charge of Baby Health Centre on Wheels
The importance of work done by the Mothers and Babies' Health Association in country districts of South Australia was pointed out by Sister D.P. Lomman, who is in charge of the Baby Health Centre which is nothing more or less than a glorified railway carriage fitted beautifully to served the purpose.
Miss Lomman travels on the train along the northern line in South Australia, and her carriage is unhitched from the main section of the train and run on to branch lines at various stations. Here mothers of country and outback bring their infants to be weighed, or to get advice from the sister. The carriage, with its kitchenette, sleeping apartment and lounge, is beautiful. The windows are covered with bright cretonne curtains to match the furniture.
It was this domain that Sister Lomman proudly showed visiting members of the Australian Medical Congress, while the carriage was at the Adelaide railway station.
In Charge of Baby Health Centre on Wheels
The importance of work done by the Mothers and Babies' Health Association in country districts of South Australia was pointed out by Sister D.P. Lomman, who is in charge of the Baby Health Centre which is nothing more or less than a glorified railway carriage fitted beautifully to served the purpose.
Miss Lomman travels on the train along the northern line in South Australia, and her carriage is unhitched from the main section of the train and run on to branch lines at various stations. Here mothers of country and outback bring their infants to be weighed, or to get advice from the sister. The carriage, with its kitchenette, sleeping apartment and lounge, is beautiful. The windows are covered with bright cretonne curtains to match the furniture.
It was this domain that Sister Lomman proudly showed visiting members of the Australian Medical Congress, while the carriage was at the Adelaide railway station.
LOWEN, Blanche Ida
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MANN, Margaret May S269
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PALMER, Elizabeth
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POWELL, Edith Mabel
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RINDER, Lily Jane
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RONAYNE, Gertrude Lilian
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SEXTON, Annie Kinsman
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SMART, Lucretia Flower
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STIRLING, Edna Marie
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TAYLOR, Kathleen Miriam
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TILBROOK, Mary Mabel
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TRESTRAIL, Ella Constancy
Ella was the sixth and last child of Henry and Constancy and was born 8th March 1895. She spent her early years at Unley, before moving to Western Australia with her mother to rejoin her father, living in the Goldfields. Ella trained as a nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and served as a Military Sister in World War 1 in Adelaide and at Woodmans Point in WA. Ella married Sgt. Victor Towie on 25 October 1919 at St. George's Cathedral, Perth. Victor and Ella had three children.She lived the latter part of her life at Gooseberry Hill, WA. She was a keen gardener and had a vast collection of pot plants and a splendid library. Victor returned to his farm in Manimuip after the war but because of his war wounds was unable to continue farming and joined the Commonwealth Bank in Perth as Messenger until retirement in 1955. He died shortly after. Wreford and Irene Trestrail went to visit her in 1974 to collect information for the family history. Ella met them at the bus stop, drove them to her home but collapsed on arrival at the house. She died a day or so later on 14 November 1974.
VEIT, Beatrice Ethel
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Register Mon 02 Sept 1918 page 6
BLYTH, August 3O.—There was a large attendance at the district hall on Thursday night, when a welcome home was tendered to Sister Beatrice E. Veit, who was, before offering her services three years ago to the military authorities, matron of the local hospital. She had served in Egypt, Palestine, and Mesopotamia. Eulogistic speeches were made by the Chairman (Mr. W. Pratt), Messrs. T. Dunstone and B. Buzacott (representing the Hospital Board), and Messrs. J. T. Harmer, J. C. Ninnes, R J. Pearce, and F. J. Wiltshire. A programme of entertainment was contributed- by Miss E. Wiltshire and Miss Eime and Mr. K. Buzacott. Dancing followed, - Mr. L. V. Harmer acting as M.C. and Mrs. E. J. Pearce as pianist.
WALKER, Beatrice Alice
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WYLIE, Elsie Mabel
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YOUNG, Ruby Hastings
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