Historical information

Professional reference for Marjorie Jean Burke, written by the Government Medical Officer (Flinders Island, Tasmania). Miss Burke had been Matron of Flinders Island Hospital from early 1949 to June 1950. She is returning to the mainland.

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 letterhead.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed by Government Medical Officer.