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Daughter of Joseph W TIMMS and Charlotte nee VANDENBERGH
Of Lismore, NSW and later Of Skinners Creek, Nashua, NSW
Trained in at Coast Hospital, Sydney, NSW January 1903 to February 1906
Private nursing in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa
Was in South Africa when war broke and on arriving in England nursed at Kitchener and Gratham Hospitals.
She then proceeded to France and nursed at Stationary and General Hospitals as well as Casualty Clearing Stations.
Enlisted 11 June 1915
Spent nearly 4 years in France
To 7 General Hospital
3 General Hospital 12 September 1916
2/1 S Mid CCS 14 March 1917
11 Stationary Hospital 09 September 1917
Promoted to Acting Sister 01 March 1918
To Abbeville 17 May 1918
41 Stationary Hospital 19 May 1918
56 CCS 26 May 1918
12 Stationary Hospital 03 September 1918
56 CCS 10 September 1918
4 General Hospital 15 November 1918
To England for demobilization 30 May 1919
Returned to Australia per 'Friederichsruhe' 09 July 1919
Appointment terminated 14 August 1919
Did not marry
Died 09 August 1949 at her residence at Rockdale, NSW
Aged 75 years
Buried Woronora Crematroium

(CONDOLENCES of district friends are extended to Mr. J. C. Timms, of Kurrajong, in the loss of his eldest sister, Miss Mary Charlotte Timms, who passed away at her residence at Rockdale on August 9, in her 75th year. A native of the Robertson district, deceased trained at the Coast Hospital for the nursing profession, serving as a nurse in various parts of N.S.W., Queensland and New Zealand before volunteering from South Africa for service in World War I. As a member of Queen Alexandra's Nursing Corps she served for nearly four years in France and Belgium, being one of the survivors from a bombed casualty station on one occasion, and on her return was matron of the Byron Hospital at Bangalow, on the Richmond River, for some years. After her retirement she did a great deal of work for the N.E.S. and other organisations in World War II, and the Rockdale branch of the R.S.L. provided a fitting tribute in a guard of honour and a special wreath at the funeral, which moved to the Woronora Crematorium after a service in St. John's, Rochdale, on August 11.

Windsor and Richmond Gazette Wednesday 24 August 1949 page 1

SISTER M. C. TIMMS

Sister Mary C. Timms died suddenly at her residence, Rockdale Sydney. She was born in the Robertson district and while living at Borry with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Timms, decided to take up nursing, in which profession she served in N. S. W., Queensland, 'New Zealand and South Africa. She enlisted from South Africa in the first World War and, in England, joined the Queen Alexandra Nursing Corps. She served for four years in France and Belgium. She held four military decorations.

Sister Timms was buried at Rockdale. Rockdale branch of the R.S.L. accorded her a military funeral. The Council of the Municipality of Rockdale have placed on record its appreciation of her work and service.

She is survived by five brothers and four sisters. Brothers include Charles (Pearce's Creek) and Richard (Nashua). Among her sisters are Mrs. A. J. Kirkland (Ballina;and Mrs. F. Dawes and Mrs. D.Gilmore (Tweed River).

Northern Star Wednesday 07 September 1949 page 4

TIMMS Mary Charlotte -August 9 1949 at her residence 4 Bestlo Street Rcckdale (Returned Sister 1914 1918 War) beloved Daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte Timms (formerly of Richmond River and Berry) dear sister of Joseph Richard Tot Arthur Louie Charles Birdie Claudie and Jack A' rest

TIMMS -The Relatives and Friends of the late MARY CHARLOTTE TIMMS of 4 Bestie Street Rockdale are Invited to attend her Funeral which will leave St John s Church of England Prince s Highway Rockdale Tomorrow (Thursday) Morning alter benlee commencing at 9.30 o’clock for the Crematorium Woronora.

Sydney Morning Herald Wednesday 10 August 1949 page 22