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Mary McLean Loughron (1886–?)

Miss Mary Loughron

Miss Mary Loughron

Spencer Shier

Born, Melbourne.

ACTIVITIES. Enlisted in Great War in April, 1915. Sent to France and saw service there until December, 1919. Then had charge of ambulance trains. Was Matron of different hospitals and Peace Conference Hospital, Paris.

Awarded First and Second Class Royal Red Cross. Mentioned in three despatches. At present Chief Inspector, Children’s Welfare Department of Victoria.

COMMITTEES. Baby Health Centre and National Council of Women.

HOBBIES. Social work.

CLUB. Army Nurses’ Club.

ADDRESS. 150 Clarendon St., East Melbourne, Victoria.

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'Loughron, Mary McLean (1886–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/loughron-mary-mclean-19623/text30945, accessed 20 April 2024.

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Miss Mary Loughron

Miss Mary Loughron

Spencer Shier

Life Summary [details]

Birth

2 August, 1886
Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia

Occupation
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