ACRES, Linda
| Service Number: | Staff Nurse |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 17 June 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Staff Nurse |
| Last Unit: | 1st Australian General Hospital |
| Born: | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, 16 April 1881 |
| Home Town: | Beaconsfield, West Tamar, Tasmania |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Matron Beaconsfield Hospital, Tas. |
| Died: | Caulfield, Victoria, Australia, 29 October 1925, aged 44 years, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Carr Villa Memorial Park, Tasmania Monumental Cemetery E260 |
| Memorials: | Newnham Invermay Methodist Church Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 17 Jun 1915: | Involvement 1st Australian General Hospital, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '23' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Wandilla embarkation_ship_number: A62 public_note: '' | |
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| 17 Jun 1915: | Embarked 1st Australian General Hospital, HMAT Wandilla, Melbourne | |
| 17 Jun 1915: | Enlisted Australian Army Nursing Service (WW1), Staff Nurse, Staff Nurse, 1st Australian General Hospital |
Matron Acres' Death
Matron Acres' Death
The announcement in yesterday's "Advocate" of the death in Melbourne of Miss Linda Acres came as a shock, as it is only a few months since deceased left here for the mainland. For nearly twelve months Miss Acres was matron of the local hospital, and her management of the business side of the institution was particularly noteworthy. It is understood that since her departure from Ulverstone she had to undergo an operation. The late Miss Acres served as a sister in the A.I.F.
The Advocate Saturday 31 October 1925 page 4
Regret was felt in Ulverstone yesterday (writes our Ulverstone correspondent) when it was known that Matron Linda Acres had died at the Caulfield Repatriation Hospital, Victoria. For a considerable time, and until a few months ago, Matron Acres had been matron at the Ulverstone General Hospital. During her stay there she proved a devoted worker in the interests of the hospital, and many of the recent improvements were largely due to her energy in canvassing for funds. She had a long career of usefulness to her credit, having been for many years matron of the Beaconsfield Hospital. She served with credit also at the war as an army nurse.
The Examiner Saturday 31 October 1925
Submitted 22 January 2016 by Faithe Jones
Biography
Daughter of Adam Smith ACRES and Ada Bertha nee HILLS
Of 108 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tas.
Matron Acres' Death
The announcement in yesterday's "Advocate" of the death in Melbourne of Miss Linda Acres came as a shock, as it is only a few months since deceased left here for the mainland. For nearly twelve months Miss Acres was matron of the local hospital, and her management of the business side of the institution was particularly noteworthy. It is understood that since her departure from Ulverstone she had to undergo an operation. The late Miss Acres served as a sister in the A.I.F.
The Advocate Saturday 31 October 1925 page 4
Regret was felt in Ulverstone yesterday (writes our Ulverstone correspondent) when it was known that Matron Linda Acres had died at the Caulfield Repatriation Hospital, Victoria. For a considerable time, and until a few months ago, Matron Acres had been matron at the Ulverstone General Hospital. During her stay there she proved a devoted worker in the interests of the hospital, and many of the recent improvements were largely due to her energy in canvassing for funds. She had a long career of usefulness to her credit, having been for many years matron of the Beaconsfield Hospital. She served with credit also at the war as an army nurse.
The Examiner Saturday 31 October 1925
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