People Australia

Ethel Richardon, n.d.

from Who's Who in the World of Women, Vol 2, 1934

Mrs. W. E. Attiwill (nee Ethel Tracy Richardson) R.R.C.

Born, Melbourne, Victoria. Descendant of an old Hugenot family attached to the Court of Louis XIV., and also to the family of De Tracy who were attached to the English Court of Queen Elizabeth up to the time of Queen Victoria's reign. De Tracy’s intermarried with Henry Richardson family for more than 200 years. Daughter of Henry Tracy Richardson, Westcroft, London, England. Wife of Walter Edward Attiwill, Esq., of Melbourne, Victoria.

ACTIVITIES. Enlisted in A.I.F., 1914, and embarked on first hospital ship, “Kyarra.” Served in Egypt, Heliopolis No. 1 A.G.H., 1914. In 1915 was Matron-in-charge of “Kyarra,” the first hospital ship returning to Australia with wounded soldiers. August, 1915, saw her appointed as Matron-in-charge of Reinforcements to Army Sisters for England. Served in Harefield Hospital, England. Recalled to Australia and made Matron-in-chief of Commonwealth Military Forces of Australia, a position she held until 1920. Decorated with Royal Red Cross (1st class) for services rendered.

HOBBIES. Painting in oils.

CLUB. Army Nurses’ Club.

ADDRESS. “Lliwitta,” Crompton Court, Caulfield, Melbourne.