Historical information

A prose written in jest about the constant interruptions of Nurse M Slattery (and other junior nurses) in carrying out their duties - " have continually driven sleep from my weariest soul"- meaning interruptions to the doctors when they might have been due for a break in their duties.

Physical description

Three-page handwritten in black and red ink prose on St Vincents Hospital Melbourne continuation sheets.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed by Eric R Seal, Bryan Egan, J trainor, L Poynes and unknown.