- Entry type: Person
- Entry ID: IMP0097
Barrett, Edith Helen
(1872 – 1939)- Nationality Australian
- Born 29 October, 1872, Emerald Hill Victoria Australia
- Died 1 February, 1939
- Occupation Medical practitioner
Summary
Edith Barrett ran a small general practice in Melbourne but devoted her energies to voluntary work concerning the health and welfare of women and children. She founded the Bush Nursing Association in 1910 with her brother James and was associated with the Red Cross from 1914-1937. She was appointed OBE – Officer of The Order of the British Empire (Civil) – 15 March 1918 for her work with the Red Cross Society. She was also appointed CBE – Commander of The Order of the British Empire (Civil) – 24 May 1918 for her work with the Red Cross Society.
Published resources
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Resource Section
- Barrett, Edith Helen (1872-1939), medical practitioner, Gardiner, Lyndsay, 2006, http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A070192b.htm
- Barrett, Edith Helen (1872 - 1939), Biographical Entry, 2002, http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/bsparcs/biogs/P000976b.htm
- Edith Helen Barrett (1872-1939), Sellers, Travis M, http://www.brightoncemetery.com/HistoricInterments/Histinter_index.htm
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Resource
- Where are the Women in Australian science?, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre, 2003, http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/wisa/wisa.html
- Trove: Barrett, Edith Helen (1872-1939), http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-706094
- Book
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Site Exhibition
- Faith, Hope and Charity Australian Women and Imperial Honours: 1901-1989, Australian Women's Archives Project, 2003, http://www.womenaustralia.info/exhib/honours/honours.html
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