Historical information
Examination certificate for Marjorie Jean Burke issued by Nurses Board Melbourne, the course covered anatomy and physiology, hygiene and junior general nursing.
Significance
Miss Burke was a nurse, midwife and infant welfare sister. This collection covers her many qualifications throughout Australia and Great Britain, including references both professional and personal. When Miss Burke returned to Australia, she was employed at Diamond Valley Community Hospital as a nurse in 1953 and as Deputy Matron 1954-1971.
Physical description
Certificate typed on cream card.
Inscriptions & markings
Signed by registrar.