• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE0887

Jacob, Nora Elizabeth

(1900 – 1992)
  • Born 1900, Adelaide South Australia Australia
  • Died 1992, South Australia Australia
  • Occupation Nurse

Summary

Nora Jacob was born in Adelaide, South Australia and grew up in Medindie. In 1917 the family moved to Geranium, South Australia, where her father managed the family farming property while his brother was in the army. After six years on the farm Nora went to Adelaide to begin training at Mareeba Babies Hospital. She continued her training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, completing the course in 1927. Nora’s subsequent work was in private nursing and district nursing.

Archival resources

  • State Library of South Australia
    • Interview with Nora Elizabeth Jacob [sound recording] Interviewer: Joan Durdin
    • Interview with Nora Elizabeth Jacob [sound recording] Interviewer: Beth M. Robertson

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