Historical information

Certificate of Midwifery Nursing for Gertrude Good of the Women's Hospital on August 7th 1913.
'Gertrude Good was an Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) Matron and Sister who served extensively during World War I. Enlisting in 1914, she is primarily known for her dedicated service on hospital ships and sea transport sections bringing sick and wounded Australian troops home'. - Australian War Memorial website

Physical description

Certificate stamped in red ink on pale brown paper, details are handwritten in black ink. There is a burgundy sticker seal in the lower left corner.

Inscriptions & markings

'Midwifery' [Handwritten in black ink on the second line]
'Gertrude Good' and 'Women's Hospital' [Handwritten in black ink on the fourth line]
'Aug 7th 1913' and 'midwifery' [Handwritten in black ink on the fifth line]
'?' [Illegible signature in lighter black ink next to the word 'President']
'? A. Jones' [Signed in lighter black ink next to the words 'Member of Council']
'Mary M. Finlay' [Signed in lighter vlack ink next to 'Honorary Secretary']