Photograph, Undated c.1960s

Historical information

Sr Rhoda Ransom, born Maryborough Victoria, 29 Dec 1887, worked as a nursing sister with the Methodist Mission in New Guinea from July 1912 until March 1913 when she returned to Australia suffering from malaria and rheumatic problems in her legs. Rhoda lived on the island of Ulu, which was across the channel east of Rabaul.
Married George Frederick Cornwell 2nd February 1924. Died 30th May 1968.

Physical description

B & W gloss informal photograph of Mrs Rhoda Cornwell (nee Ransom) seated in a backyard.

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