Historical information
On staff 1942, retired 1976. Deceased 1992
Significance
Has accompanying badges Q 88.93.7, q 88.93.8, Q88.93.9
Physical description
Head and shoulders of Sister Mary Thomas in uniform with veil
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On staff 1942, retired 1976. Deceased 1992
Has accompanying badges Q 88.93.7, q 88.93.8, Q88.93.9
Head and shoulders of Sister Mary Thomas in uniform with veil
These copies acquired August 1999 from Public Relations.
b/w x 56 photos used in Emma Russell's book "Bricks or Spirit? The Queen Victoria Hospital Melbourne", Australian Scholarly Publishing, Melbourne 1997
Belonging to Sister Mary Thomas see QP 88.01.19
Round Badge, green similar to Q88.93.7 but with White V laurel leaves and word Service at the base
Belonging to Sister Mary Thomas see QP 18.01.19
Oval green badge with genie lamp
belonging to Sister Mary Thomas see QP18.01.19
QVMH General Nursing Badge
Pro feminis a feminis
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