Matron Florence Chatfield OBE - History of PA Hospital
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Matron Florence Chatfield OBE
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The first Matron of Diamantina Hospital, Florence Chatfield OBE was a pioneer in the nursing profession. An inspiring leader, she made a significant contribution to the profession by establishing the Queensland Nurses Registration Board in 1912 and setting up the Diamantina Hospital Training School for nurses in 1913. Prior to 1918, Florence travelled to New Zealand to meet Dr Truby King, the founder of Baby Clinics, with a view to establishing the Clinics in Queensland.
On 18th March 1918, the first Clinic was opened in Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
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