• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0892

Waterhouse, Kathleen Lucy

(1891 – 1987)
  • Born 1 January, 1891, Clare South Australia Australia
  • Died 31 December, 1987
  • Occupation Nurse, Nursing administrator, Servicewoman

Summary

Kathleen Waterhouse was born at Clare, South Australia. In 1914 she commenced training at the Adelaide Children’s Hospital. In 1917 Kathleen joined the Australian Army Nursing Service, and was posted to India until after the end of the war. In 1930 she was appointed Deputy Matron of the ACH, and in 1945 she became the Matron of that hospital, until her retirement in 1952. Miss Waterhouse was active in nursing affairs, and was a Foundation Fellow of the College of Nursing, Australia. She also served on the Council of the SA branch of the Australian Trained Nurses’ Association.

Published resources

Archival resources

  • State Library of South Australia
    • Interview with Kathleen Lucy Waterhouse [sound recording] Interviewer: Joan Durdin
    • Interview with Kathleen Lucy Waterhouse [sound recording] Interviewer: Beth M. Robertson
    • Interview with Kathleen Lucy Waterhouse [sound recording] Interviewer: Beth M. Robertson
    • Interview with Kathleen Lucy Waterhouse [sound recording] Interviewer: Beth M. Robertson

Related entries


  • Related Organisations
    • Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) (1902 - 1948)