Infant Life Protection Act Indexes M-Q

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NAMES OF PEOPLE LISTED AND DETAILS PROVIDED.
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MacALLISTER, Ruby Florence, in the care of a nurse, received from Isabella, Brunswick.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McALPINE, Euphemia, Flemington, failed to register birth of her daughter Elsie’s illegitimate child Thelma Louisa in time in 1904. 4 pages, List 51.

McARDELL, Louis Francis, mother Teresa.  With a nurse.  June 1907 Monthly Return, List 56.

McAWY [?] N., St. Kilda, nurse; has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

MABBETT, Mrs. Mary, widow, gave birth to illegitimate child in South Melbourne in 1901; no prosecution.    5 pages, List 37.

McBEAN, Charity Ann, Pascoe Vale, resigns as nurse in 1900, is going interstate with her husband, a baker.  3 pages, List 32.

McBLACK, John.  Has illegitimate child of Kate BROWN, applies to register as nurse, 1904.  Note states wife is being prosecuted under ILP Act.  2 files, List 15.

McBRIDE, C.A. Bendigo. Application to adopt Rubert George STEER, 1900, 4 pages.

McCALL, Sarah V., Windsor, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McCALLUM, Mary Winifred, nurse, South Melbourne, had charge of a child.  Monthly Return, February 1899. List 27.

McCALLUM, May W., nurse, Footscray, had charge of a child.   August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.

McCALLUM, Sarah, Port Melbourne, nurse, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McCARRON, Eileen, daughter of Cecelia, with a nurse.  Monthly Return January 1904.

McCARTHY, Mrs. Emily J., Northcote, applied for registration in 1903.  Report states husband Edward, boot maker,  has ill-used her, and registration refused.  Reference from E. BASTINGS on file.  6 pages, List 46.

McCARTHY, Harold, mother Mary, St. Kilda; in the care of a nurse and moved during month.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McCARTY, Mrs. S. Macarthur, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child Alice HALL.

McCLURG, Nora, Windsor, nurse, has three children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McCONNELL, John.  Charged with failure to register birth of child in his house in South Yarra within required time, 1899.  Subsequently married the child’s mother Mary Ann.  6 pages, List 30.

McCONNELL, Muriel, mother Letitia, Queen St., Melbourne, in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McCORMACK, Mary, wife of David, Yarrawonga, applied for registration in 1905, has Reginald THOMPSON, child of Jane.  6 pages, List 47.

McCREADY, Ann.  Wants to adopt Leslie Clarence BLACKWOOD, son of one of her married daughters, who was fined for child cruelty, 1905.  3 pages.

McCUNNIFFE, Joseph. Son of Mary of Adelaide South Aust. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 and June Monthly Returns.

McDERMOTT, John Thomas, mother Mary, St. Kilda; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McDIARMID, Clarissa Merinda, wife of Duncan, of Horsham, applies to be registered, 1906, so she can take Wilma,  illegitimate child of Sarah Jane HILL.   3 pages, List 2.

McDONALD, Alice, Carlton, nurse, has no child at present.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

McDONALD,  Alice J, Port Melbourne, nurse; has no child at present.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

McDONALD, Donald.  Adopted Violet Rose WILSON in 1904.  List 15.

MacDONALD, Edith, mother Althena M.A., Hawthorn; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McDONALD, Elsie B., born 1902; with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

McDONALD, Herbert Newton, mother Margaret, Prahran; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McDONALD, Isabella, came from New Zealand to give birth to illegitimate child Leslie in 1903.  Child born at home of Susan BOND of Carlton, who is charged with failure to register the birth in time.  8 pages, List 49.

MACDONALD, Jane McD., Hawthorn, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McDONALD, Mary. Lygon Street Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return.

McDONALD, Mary, gave birth to illegitimate child on train near Birchip in 1907; subsequently married the father BARBER.  Living in Redan when file created re non registration of child.  4 pages, List 52.

McDONNELL, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas, Mansfield, applies for registration, has daughter Margaret’s illegitimate child Hector.  4 pages, List 43.

McDONOUGH, Eileen, in the care of a nurse, received from Foundling Hospital, Broadmeadows.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McDOWALL, L.F., mother E., Fitzroy; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MACE, Maurice, born 1901; with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

McEWAN, Winifred, mother Bridget, with a nurse at St. Kilda in January 1906.  Monthly Return.  List 23.

McFADDEN, Ernest Joseph,   mother Mary, Brunswick, in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McFADDEN, G.S., mother A., Clydebank; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McFADYEN, Sarah, Brunswick, registered nurse, has child Eric Heggen TURNER, son of Amy, in 1899.  5 pages, List 29.

McFADZEAN, Roberta, daughter of Nellie, adopted by Robert HALL, Undera via Mooroopna in 1906.  10 pages, List 53.

McFARLANE, Andrew, licensee, Philadelphia Hotel, Port Melbourne, charged with failure to register illegitimate birth there in 1902.   Mother Mary TAYLOR was a servant there; subsequent licensee Mrs. Rachel SEYMOUR involved.  7 pages, List 20.

McFARLANE, Eliza, 15 months old, died at home of Mrs. SPICER of Williamstown in 1901; boarded out to her.  2 pages, List 37.

McFARLANE, Isabella, widow, South Hamilton, to adopt Doris May WHEELER, mother Annie Edith of Warrnambool, in 1905.  3 pages, List 47.

McFOWLER, Dorothy, mother Mary, with a nurse in Carlton.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.

McFOWLER, Dorothy, born 1899, mother May of North Melbourne. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

McGARRY, Myrtle, infant of Josephine, married woman, barmaid in Melbourne, died in 1895.  Had been with Mrs. Ellen MITCHELL of Fitzroy, then Mrs. Margaret PAYNE of Carlton, neither of whom were registered as nurses under the Act.  10 pages, List 24.

McGILCHRIST, Edmund, child of Grace of Narracoorte South Australia, with a nurse in Fitzroy in January 1906.  Monthly Return, List 23.

McGOWAN, Edward, mother May, adopted by Ethel PHILLIPS of North Carlton in 1900.  3 pages, List 32.

McGRATH, Ivey, mother Daisy, Prahran; child in hospital; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McGRATH, Ivey, mother Daisy, with a nurse.  June 1907 Monthly Return, List 56.

McGRATH, Joseph, in the care of a nurse, received from child’s aunt Mrs. CAELLI, Redesdale.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McGREGOR, Elizabeth. Drummond Street Carlton. Nurse, has child. April 1899 and June 1899 Monthly Returns.

McGUINNESS, Catherine, Bairnsdale.  Reports in 1900 that she has taken charge of James Frederick McGuinness, born Brunswick 1899, her son Christopher’s child.  The mother has died.  6 pages, List 32.

McHARRY, Annie, Notting Hill, adopted Norman DOUGLAS, son of Margaret, in 1907.  Her husband was a market gardener.  3 pages, List 57.

MACHIN, Ethel, Collingwood, applied to adopt Patrick Thomas O’DONNELL in 1907, but withdrew application when husband lost his job.  6 pages, List 54.

McINTOSH, Dora Solomon. Mother Catherine, Carlton. With nurse. May/June 1900 Monthly Returns, List 2 and 33.

McINTOSH, H., wife of Thomas, chef, South Melbourne.  Adopted the illegitimate daughter of Mary McQUEEN, recently arrived from Scotland, in 1907.  4 pages, List 57.

McINTOSH, Mary. Argyle Place Carlton. Nurse. Has no child at present. April 1899 and May 1900 Monthly Returns, Lists 1 and 2.

McINTOSH, Mrs. Jane, of Geelong.  Applies for registration as a nurse and is refused.  Has two children of her own already.  Claim that she was paid to adopt Cyril Clive MAYS, illegitimate child of Lilly MAYS of Talbot.  Child is transferred to Mrs. ROUSLEY.  7 pages, List 3.

McINTYRE, Atalanta., writes from East Brunswick in 1904, applies to be registered as a nurse.  3 pages, List 9.

McINTYRE, Charles,  mother Martha, Williamstown; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McINTYRE, Gladys, mother Florrie, with a nurse in Prahran, June 1904 Monthly Return, List 54.

McIVER, Emily, Flemington, applied to register as a nurse in 1907, is taking in infant Richard MOUNTER.  Previously applied to take in Edward Alfred FITTRIDGE, but withdrew.  6 pages, List 58.

McKAY, Mrs. Elizabeth, of Yarraville, wants to adopt Howard Cecil GONSAL, mother Elizabeth, in 1904, 6 pages, List 39.

MacKAY, Edward Isiah. Of Pascoe Vale, applied to adopt Winifred Kathleen, born 1897, daughter of Kathleen HUNT of Carlton, in 1899. 5 pages, List 2.

McKAY, Gladys, illegitimate daughter of Mary, died at home of unregistered nurse Mrs. GRIFFITHS, Napier St., Fitzroy in 1896; she had applied for registration, but child died first.  8 pages, List 25.

McKELLAR, Louisa. Daughter of Florence of Brunswick. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 and June 1899 Monthly Returns.

McKELLIN, Kate, Yarraville, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McKELLIN, Kate, Yarraville, nurse, has two children in her care.  June 1907 Monthly Return, List 56.

McKENNA, Irene M., mother Alice, single, with a nurse.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

McKENZIE, Alfred.  Son of Elizabeth.  With a nurse.  February 1900 Monthly Return.  List 3.

McKENZIE, Alma Gladys, born 1899 in South Yarra home of Margaret ARMSTRONG, mother Mary living apart from her husband.  Armstrong taken to court for failure to register birth in required time.  8 pages, List 30.

McKENZIE, Jessie, Prahran, nurse had one child in her care.  June 1904 Monthly Return.  List 54.

McKENZIE,M.E., Northcote, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McKENZIE, Mary, gave birth to female child (Ida?) in St. Kilda home of nurse Mrs. Amy HOLLAND in 1907.  She claimed to be a married woman, MACK, was accompanied by a friend Mrs. ROSS; believed they came from Sydney.  The child was given to nurse Jennie ROSE of Elsternwick the next day, and they left.  Amy Holland charged with failure to register birth within 3 days.  14 pages, List 33.

McKINNON, Cyril, mother Helen, Korong Vale, with a nurse in Fitzroy. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

McKINNON, Duncan, mother Maggie, North Melbourne, with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

McKINNON, May, daughter of Annie, adopted by John West LAW, town missionary, Ballarat in 1902, 2 years old.  4 pages, List 47.

MACKINTOSH, Frederick McCall, mother Helen, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906.  Monthly Return.  List 23.

MACKINTOSH, F. McColl, mother Helen, Carlton; in the care of a nurse.    February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McKNIGHT, Robert, Maldon,  1902, asks if his illegitimate child James EDWARDS can be given to his sister in law Mrs. Margaret McKNIGHT.  3 pages, List 22.

McLACHLAN, Ada, nurse, Brunswick, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McLAUGHLIN, Bridget, Brunswick, nurse ,has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McLAURNAN, Nina,  mother Matilda, Prahran; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McLEAN, Ada Elizabeth Jane, gave birth to illegitimate female child at her parent’s house in Barker’s Creek in 1900.  Her mother Ellen is charged with failure to register birth within required time.  Local solicitor pleads their case, (a son works for him) and prosecution is dropped.  12 pages, List 32.

McLEAN, Mrs. Elizabeth. Homebush Lower, registered as a nurse, 1893; has Rosalie ROWLAND, daughter of Mabel.

McLEAN, Mary.  Nurse, Brunswick, 1902.  Has child Florence May ROWE, now over 2 years, seeks to resign, refused.  List 15.

McLELLAN, Amelia, adopted by S.H. BARKLA, Terang, in 1907, had been in care of nurse Alvina WOOSTER of Rye.  4 pages, List 52.

McLEOD, Mrs. Bridget, Cheltenham, advised in 1903 that she has child Jean Jacques TRINDER, 5 years, and would like her registration cancelled.  Agreed.  6 pages, List 50.

McLEOD, Reginald, mother Jane, Burnley; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McLEOD, Reginald, transferred from nurse in South Yarra to Elizabeth WALTON of Phillip Island in 1907.  3 pages, List 52.

McLOUGHLIN, Bridget.  Has 2 children in 1901, John STARLING, mother Maria of Gippsland, and Thomas WALL, mother Mary of Leongatha.  Monthly Return, List 14.

McLOUGHLIN, Mrs., nurse, Brunswick.  Anonymous letter in 1901 states that she is neglecting the five infants (unnamed) in her care, has five children of her own, runs cows and sells milk. Report states she was deserted by her husband, an ex-member of the police force, and gives her a good character.  7 pages, List 39.

McLOUGHLIN, Mrs. Bridget, nurse, Brunswick, receives a female infant in 1905, but mother gave false details and can’t be traced.  She is charged, but case dropped at the direction of the Bench.  17 pages, List 47.

McMILLAN, Alice Mary.  Gave birth to illegitimate child Margaret Fairfax SEATON in stepfather’s house in 1904.  List 16.

McMILLAN, Catherine, married woman, East Brunswick, laundress, applied to be registered in 1903.  She has a boarder, Annie GRAHAM, who has been admitted to hospital, leaving her 3 month old infant with McMillan.  6 pages, List 49.

McMILLAN, Ernest Charles, illegitimate son of Helen, to be adopted by nurse Harriet E. BOND, 1902, List 5.

McMILLEN, Melba. Born 1899, mother Ellen, with nurse. May/August 1900 and March 1901 Monthly Returns.  Lists 2, 35 & 8.

McNALLY, Bridget of Carlton, not registered as a nurse, took child Olive Myrtle HEWITT, 1900. Bridget single, has 2 children. Fined.

McNALLY, Eliza. Carlton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed.

McNAUGHTON, Eileen Leonard,  mother Isabel, Prahran; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McNAY, Catherine, Euroa, married, advised in 1904 that she was to adopt William Thomas, BEATTIE, child of her cousin Marie Isabella.  6 pages, List 48.

McNEE, Mary, Carlton, had one child in her care.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

McNEE, Mary, Carlton, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

McNEILL, Caroline. Brunswick, charged over late registration of birth of illegitimate child Ruby Doris, child of her daughter Alice Maud, 1898. 7 pages, List 2.

McNICOL, Clive, son of Annie, given to nurse Mrs. Mary WILLS, Bendigo, in 1902.  7 pages, List 43.

McPHERSON, Margaret, daughter of C. of Charlton, with a nurse at Northcote.  January 1902 Monthly Return.  List 54.

McPHERSON, Mary. Charged with failure to register birth of the illegitimate child Arthur JEFCOTT, son of Eliza FRAZER, widow of Barwo, at Flemington in 1899. 8 pages. Has child Arthur J. FRASER, son of Eliza of Mansfield in 1901, Monthly Return.  List 14.

McRAE, Grace, mother Jennie, Castlemaine; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Repturn, List 34.

McRAE, Vipan McKellar, mother Fanny, Melbourne, with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

McVICAR, James Edward, son of Ellen, adopted by Mrs. Rebecca JACOBS of Carlton in 1906.  3 pages, List 53.

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MADDEN, Irene.  Mrs Mary LEDIARD of Carlton applies to adopt her in 1904; mother is dead, aunt Sarah currently has her.  4 pages, List 17.

MADDEN, Miss S., North Carlton, advised in 1904 that she had taken in her dead sister’s illegitimate child temporarily and seeking adoption.  4 pages, List 51.

MADDIGAN, William, mother Kate, Brighton; with a nurse in Coburg.  Monthly Return February 1902.  List 43.

MAGEE, Myrtle Jessie, adopted by Benjamin LEW TOON of Euroa in 1899.  3 pages, List 30.

MAGGS, Frances, mother Esther of Prahran. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MAGNUS, Mrs. Catherine, nurse, Flemington; has children Hugh Charles KAY and Leonard Arnold GORDON, both 3 years old in 1902; asks to be taken off register; refused.  7 pages, List 20.

MAHER, Ellen, Collingwood, applied for registration in 1904; has child Thelma HEATON.  Registration refused.  Mother of child Mrs. Violet Heaton asks reconsideration, she needs to work as husband Charles cannot support her.  8 pages, List 46.

MAHER, Mrs. Mary. West Footscray, registered as a nurse, 1893; had John ANDERSON, child of Mrs Anderson of Carlton. List 1.

MAHONEY, M. Fitzroy, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one male child, unnamed.  List 1.

MAINWARING, Jane, nurse, Yarraville; had one child.  November 1903, List 55.

MAKEPEACE, Clara. Drummond Street Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return.   Had one child, June 1899 Monthly Return.

MAKEPEACE, Clara, wrote from Carlton in 1900, has adopted Louisa McKELLAR, born 1897, daughter of Florence.  She has had child almost since birth.  6 pages, List 32.

MAKEPIECE, William.  Mrs. N. McMAHON of Carlton adopted him in 1904, her brother is father and is in W.A.  Mother Charlotte Makepiece objects and promises to reform.  List 13.  [MAKEPEACE ?]

MAKINS, Usla, Father Nabu MIYATA, Prahran; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MALING, Leonard, adopted by Denis HEALEY, farmer, Hamilton, in 1898.  3 pages, List 20.

MALONE, Julie, gave birth to illegitimate child Arthur George CASSIN at Windsor in 1896.  She was the wife of Hugh Malone, formerly Julia CLARK, and had separated from him.  Child died in 1897.  11 pages, List 26.

MALONE, Mrs. Mary Power. Port Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child Gertrude DRIES.

MALONEY, Ethel, mother Margaret of Berringa. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MALONEY, Violet. Mother Elizabeth, Fitzroy. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MANDERS, Eliza. Fenwick Street Carlton. Nurse, has child. April 1899 and May 1900 Monthly Return, Lists 1 and 2.  Has two children, June 1899 Monthly Return. Has one child, August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.

MANDERS/MAUNDERS, Eliza, Carlton, nurse, had one child in her care.  March 1904 Return, List 41.

MANGAN, Olive, in the care of a nurse, received from Sisters of St Joseph, Broadmeadow.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MANGAN, Olive, mother  Margaret, Melbourne; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MANGAN, Sarah, Brunswick, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MANLEY, Ellen, Coburg, nurse, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

MANN, Gordon Bentley, son of Helen Duncan Mann, adopted by Rhoda and William SMITH of Port Melbourne in 1900.  Previously with nurse Sarah SIEVERS of Brunswick. 8 pages, List 20.

MANN, Julia, Burnley, nurse;  has no child at present.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

MANN, Mrs Julie, Burnley, nurse, adopted William George McPHERSON, son of Elizabeth, in 1907.  3 pages, List 57.

MANTALL, John Thomas, Windsor.  Emily HODDER gave birth to an illegitimate child at his house, 7 pages, List 17.

MARCHMENT, Mrs., wrote from Spring Gully Rd (near Bendigo) in 1902, wishes to adopt Ralph McCRAE.  4 pages, List 22.

MARSH, M., Brunswick, nurse, advises in 1899 that she has child Charles Albert SKELTON, mother Elizabeth.  6 pages, List 30.

MARSH, M., Brunswick, advised in 1899 that she had child Edward Millet RICHARDS, mother Hannah.  5 pages, List 30.

MARSHALL, Jane.  Nurse, at Elsternwick in 1902, Edith CUTTEN dies in her care, no blame.  List 12.

MARSHALL, Solomon, Ballarat East, to adopt Doris Lillian COLLINS in 1902; mother Ada, child born at home of her sister Mrs. GRIFFIN.  8 pages, List 43.

MARTELL, H., Moonee Ponds, has adopted Doris GORDON, was with Nurse MILLER at Carlton, 1900.

MARTIN, Charles Robert, being cared for by Annie and Charles MARTIN; mother died, father has five other children.  The mother was Charles’s sister.  They live in Staghorn Flat Yackandandah in 1897, and ask if need to be registered under Act.  8 pages, List 28.

MARTIN, Mrs. E.J., Boulder City, W.A., wrote in 1907 re Teenie (Irene) SCHWAB, who left her child with her and hasn’t paid maintenance.  She came from Locksley in Victoria.  Brother arranges adoption.  17 pages, List 56.

MARTIN, Henry.  Born Women’s Hospital 3 November 1893, mother Selina.  See HOLMES, Emily.

MARTIN, James, mother Mattie of Fitzroy. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MARTIN, Minnie Fanny, Ararat, nurse, dvised in 1906 that she was taking in Charles Alexander MEADOWS, son of Annie.  2 pages, List 55.

MASON, Adelaide.  Adopted by Rose WERNET in 1901.  List 14.

MASON, Annie, infant, died at nurse Honora Cecilia BURTON’s home in 1904; Joseph GREGORY had died previously.  Report.  9 pages, List 51

MASON, Edith, child, aunt Mary COOPER of Braybrook, with a nurse, 1899.  July Monthly Return for Richmond.  List 29.

MASON, Margaret, mother Margaret, single, with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

MASON, Margaret, mother Margaret, Fitzroy; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MASON, Pauline.  Wrote in 1901 re adoption of child.  List 14.

MASON, Mrs. Pauline, wife of Francis Augustine, bricklayer,Ballarat, adopted Walter GIDDES, born 1901, son of Ruby Agnes, in 1903.  5  pages, List 47.

MATHERSON, Herrick, mother Isabella Jane, Yarraville; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MATHESON, William, mother Ellen WHITE, Toorak; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MATHESON, William, in the care of a nurse, received from Walter WHITE, Toorak.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MATHIESON, Christian.  Daughter Amelia gives birth to illegitimate child in his house in 1900; charged with failure to register birth in time.  14 pages, List 20.

MATHIESON, Elizabeth, gave birth to illegitimate child Florence May in 1895.  Child left with registered nurse at Burnley, then taken to her mother at Rushworth, but her father won’t have it.  The father of the child, James GREGORY, mail contractor, married, of Rushworth, writes he will adopt it rather than pay maintenance.  13 pages, List 24.  Later writes to confirm adoption, 1896.  4 pages, List 24.

MATTHEW, Leslie McKenzie, mother F.V., Northcote; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MATTHEWMAN, J.L.  of Fitzroy, adopted Gladys May CAIN, daughter of Harriet.  4 pages, List 4.

MAUNDERS, Eliza, Carlton, registered nurse, had 2 children in her care.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.

MAXFIELD, Jack, born 1901, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

MAXWELL, Christian. Grattan Street Carlton. Nurse, has a child. April 1899 Monthly Return. Has four children.  June 1899 Monthly Return.  Has several children. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MAXWELL, Mrs. W., South Hamilton, reports removal of unnamed child from her care by its mother; resigns as nurse.  2 pages, List 24.

MAY, Annie, nurse, Fitzroy, adopts Lilian CHAMBERLAIN in 1902; mother Agnes is of Arnold’s Bridge. 5 pages, List 43.

MAY, Annie, nurse, Fitzroy.  Has L. CHAMBERLAIN, mother Agnes.  Monthly Return October 1903.  List 19.

MAY, G. Clement, solicitor, Tallangatta, advised in 1907 that Mrs. Mary COLEMAN of Mitta Mitta, widow, has adopted Mary Rose HARTLEY, born Junee NSW 1905, the daughter of Thomas and Alice; the latter died shortly afterwards.   3 pages,  List 33.

MAYER, Henry G., mother Louisa, North Melbourne; with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

MAYNARD, Charles, son of Florence, adopted by Thomas and Lettia MATTHEWS, Nhill, in 1900.  13 pages, List 36.

MAYS, Annie, Whitehorse Road Tunstall, widow, applied for registration as a nurse in 1907; refused.  5 pages, List 56.

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MEADOWS, Pauline May, taken in by nurse Mrs. Harriet Mary THOMPSON of Brunswick in 1899, came from Miss Sutherland’s Home, but subsequently returned.  5 pages, List 30.

MEAGHER, James F,. mother Ellen, Carlton; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MEANY, May F., mother Annie, Gippsland; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MEATES, Frances, mother AliceMay, Fitzroy; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MEDLEY, Mrs. Ruth, wrote from Richmond in 1906; has child Robert WANDIN, mother Ellen, applies for registration, but withdraws it, and child given to Nurse WEBB of Burnley.  5 pages, List 22.

MEGGS, Keith.  With a nurse, relative Mrs. Cummins of Caulfield, March 1901 Monthly Return.  List 8.

MEGGS, Keith, mother Nellie, with a nurse, Prahran, June 1904 Monthly Return, List 54.

MEIKLEJOHN, Ellen.  Cheltenham, nurse, 1904.  Had child Walter HUNTER, removed by father W. LLOYD and given to his sister Mrs. ROSS.  List 16.

MEIKLEJOHN, Ellen, nurse, Cheltenham, advised in 1905 that Dollie SMITH had removed her child Archibald and was taking it to the Orphan Asylum, but had not signed her roll book.  Letter from Henry Giles TURNER explaining situation on file.  9 pages, List 46.

MEIKLEJOHN, Ellen, nurse, Cheltenham, infant Edward Ernest DAVIDSON, illegitimate son of Elizabeth of California Gully, died in her care in 1906.  3 pages, List 58.

MEIKLEJOHN, Ellen  , Essendon, nurse, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MELBOURNE CITY MISSION HALL.  Elizabeth Hartnett, Sister in charge, applied in 1904 to have the premises at 103 Albion St., Brunswick registered under the ILP Act for reception of children.  47th Annual Report (1903) on file.  11 pages plus 47 for Report, List 10.

MELDRUM, John A., mother Mary, single, with a nurse.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

MELLOR, Florrie, adopted by K. PATTERSON of City Road South Melbourne in 1907; she is married, her husband a seaman.  Child brought to her by grandmother from Chiltern; mother of child is Ethel.  3 pages, List  11.

MELROSE, John Joseph, mother Minnie, born in home of Thomas Michael COGHLAN, Abbotsford in 1905.  He is to be charged with failure to register within required time, but writes a pleading letter that the disclosure that they are not married will destroy his career, and they are to marry, so the prosecution is withdrawn.  10 pages, List 47.

MENTHA, Bedelia and Violet Frances, with a nurse in Carlton.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.

MENTHA, Bedelia, mother Bedelia of North Melbourne. With nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MENZEL, Mrs.  Carl Frederick, Hamilton, advised in 1905 that she was adopting Elsie, child of Catherine BROWN of Branxholme.  3 pages, List 46.

MERRICK, Margaret, wrote from Prahran in 1907, advising she had taken in the baby of her daughter Ada MILLIGAN, who had died in Prahran.  The husband William Walter Milligan would keep the two oldest. 4 pages, List 33.

MERRILLEES, Gladys.  Isabella WHITLEY of Carlton takes charge of the child in 1905, she is grandmother.  Gladys is one of twins, but mother can’t cope with both.  List 12.

METCALF, John A.B., with a registered nurse, father Alfred, a labourer.  List 27.  Monthly Return, February 1899. South Melbourne.

METCALF, John A.G., son of Alfred, with a nurse in Footscray in July 1899.  Monthly Return.  List 29.

MILES, Frank, father William, with a nurse, Prahran, June 1904 Monthly Return, List 54.

MILL, Cecil Eric Henry.  Illegitimate child of Eliza of Hopetoun, adopted by Mary LEAR of Goyura in 1903; her son is the father of the child.  4 pages, List 4.

MILLAR, Catherine, Hotham, nurse, had Amy Georgina LANGLANDS in 1902; removed by father.  3 pages, List 43.

MILLARD, Mrs. J., Frankston.  Applies to adopt her daughter’s illegitimate child Kenneth KERR.  Her daughter is dead.  4 pages, List 18.

MILLER, Agnes, removed child William Royston Miller from nurse and gave to unregistered nurse Mrs. Emily ALLEN of Richmond in 1905; Allen charged.  List 47.

MILLER, Edward, mother Emily L., with a nurse.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

MILLER, Edward, mother Emily Louisa Miller, Carlton; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MILLER, Edward, mother Emma Louisa, adopted by Eva RANDLE, Brunswick in 1907.  6 pages, List 56.

MILLER, Emma. Cardigan Street Carlton. Nurse, has child. April 1899, and May/June 1900 Monthly Returns, Lists 1, 2, 33. Has 3 children June 1899 Monthly Return.

MILLER, Emma, Carlton, registered nurse, had 3 children in her care.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.

MILLER, Emma, Carlton, had two children in her care.  August 1900 Monthly Return.  List 35.

MILLER, Emma, Carlton, nurse, had three children in her care.  March 1904 Return, List 41.

MILLER, Emma, Carlton, had 7 children in her care.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

MILLER, Emma, Carlton, nurse, has six children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MILLER, Evelyn. Boarded out with nurse Mrs. Bryan in Hawthorn in 1899. One page form report by Miss S. Sanderson and Mrs. Dyson of Boarding Out Committee.

MILLER, Horace A., mother Jane, Royal Park, in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MILLER, M.A.  Nurse, reports in 1905 that Garnet James TAYLOR has been taken from her by father James.  List 12.

MILLER, Margaret.  Wrote from Murchison in 1904, she has adopted Henry Howard HARRISON, child of Mary of Carlton; her son is father of the child.  4 pages, List 23.

MILLER, Mary Ann, Back Creek, listed as a nurse in October 1903, had no child; no further details given.  List 47.

MILLER, Robert L.S., mother Fanny, Kew; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MILLER, William Royston, mother Agnes, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906.  Monthly Return,  List 23.

MILLIGAN, Agnes, Carlton, had 2 children in her care. October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

MILLIGAN, Agnes, Carlton, nurse, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MILLS, Mrs. Annie, South Melbourne, reports in 1899 she has child AGMA…. (page torn).  4 pages, List 29.

MILLS, Annie.  South Melbourne.  Registered nurse, has children.  Feb 1900 Monthly Return.  List 3.

MILLS, Charlotte, Collingwood, has illegitimate child of daughter Norma in her care in 1901; applies for exemption from registration.  7 pages, List 39

MILN, Georgina.  South Melbourne.  Registered nurse, has child.  Feb 1900 Monthly Return.  List 3.

MINALL, Hannah Bella, gave birth to illegitimate child Edward William Thomas Minall at home of Edward BOURNE in Albert Park in 1902.  Child not registered within 3 days, so prosecution prepared, but dropped when he married her.  12 pages, Lit 43.

MITCHELL, Charles H.  Illegitimate child of Catherine Mitchell OATES of Clunes.  Lydia MORRIS adopted illegally, 1902.  List 5.

MITCHELL, Ellen, Windsor, nurse, has three children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MITCHELL, Myra, with a registered nurse, mother Sara Jane of North Fitzroy.  List 27.  Monthly Return, February 1899. South Melbourne.

MITCHELL, Percy, son of Annie, 17 years, Maryborough, adopted by Mrs. G. JOHNSON, South Melbourne in 1906. 4 pages, List 55.

MITCHELL, Stanley, son of Emma, with a nurse at Northcote in January 1902 Monthly Return.  List 54.

MITCHELL, Stanley William, son of Henry, adopted by his uncle William M. BATE in 1902.  3 pages, List 43.

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MOAR, Elizabeth.  Adopted by Mrs. WHITE of Malvern, nurse HURRELL had her, 1902.  Another file, her parents are married.  List 5.

MOEARY, Martha, nurse, Fitzroy.  Has one child in her care.  Monthly Return October 1903.  List 19.

MOEARY, Martha, nurse, Fitzroy, had one child in her care; March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

MOHR, Francis Henry, taken in by nurse Jessie SANDERSON, Carlton, in 1902; birth registered in Adelaide, and child and parents travelled to Melbourne.  Mother is Alice Florence DYER.  4 pages, List 43.

MOLLOY, Eileen.  With a nurse in January 1902 Monthly Return.  List 4.

MOLLOY, Henry McDonald, father Henry, with a nurse.  Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.

MOLLOY, Violet, mother Elizabeth, Fitzroy. With a nurse, June/August 1900 Monthly Returns, List 33 and 35.

MOLONEY, Ellen, daughter of Nellie of Sebastopol, adopted by Beatrice RYAN of South Melbourne in 1906.  Arthur HARDINGHAM paid her expenses.  6 pages, List 55.

MOLONEY, Ethel, mother Margaret at Berringa, with a nurse in Carlton.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.

MONIUS [?], Virginia May; in the care of a nurse, received from Mrs. Mary DAVENPORT, Melbourne.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MONK, Frederick.  Illegitimate child Vera Emily MONK born at his house in Clifton Hill in 1898, mother Charlotte ZEIGLER, he is the father.  9 pages, List 18.

MONTEITH, Ivy, infant daughter of Robert of North Melbourne, living with unregistered nurse Mrs. SLEEP of Collingwood in 1903; mother has died. 7 pages, List 49.

MONTGOMERIE, Caroline, registered nurse, South Yarra, had 3 male infants in January 1906.  Monthly Return.  List 23.

MONTGOMERY, Adam. With a nurse in Melbourne; received from another nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return.  With a nurse.  June 1899 Monthly Return.

MONTGOMERY, Adam, with a nurse in Carlton.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.

MONTGOMERY, Richard, with a nurse in North Melbourne.  January 1902 Monthly Return.  List 54.

MONTGOMERY, Stanley B., mother Matilda, Albert Park, with a nurse, Monthly Return August 1899.  List 30.

MONTGOMERY, Stanley B. Born 1898, mother Mary M., Albert Park. With nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MOORE, Catherine.  Nurse, Footscray, child Rachel HYMAN removed by mother, also known as Louie DAVEY, 1904.  List 16.

MOORE, Catherine, Footscray, nurse ; has no child at present.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

MOORE, Isabella, Footscray, nurse, has a  child.   August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.

MOORE, Jane, Footscray, advises that Jennie AITKEN had taken her child John Alex. AITKIN to the children’s hospital and not returned – second letter, came back later, delayed. 1897.

MOORE, Jane ,nurse, had charge of a child.  List 27.  Monthly Return, February 1899. South Melbourne.

MOORE, Jane, Footscray, registered nurse, has two children in July 1899.  Monthly Return.  List 29.

MOORE, Jane, Footscray, nurse, had charge of a child,  August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.

MOORE, Jane, Clifton Hill, charged with failure to register birth of illegitimate child of Louisa Maud DALTON, born at her home in 1905.  8 pages, List 7.

MOORE, Mrs. Kate, registered nurse, had child Joseph R. DUKE, who died through improper feeding; registration removed, 1898.

MOORE, Mary, came from Adelaide and gave birth to illegitimate child Mary Clare c1890, and died in Melbourne in 1895.  Child cared for by nurse Mrs. FAGAN of Carlton, who approached police about what to do with her.  Child’s grandparents at Strathalbyn, Adelaide, were approached, but declined to take child, who is eventually adopted by unnamed Warrnambool resident.  5 pages, List 22.

MOORE, Nora, Hotham Hill, nurse, has three children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MOORE, Mrs Nora, North Melbourne, adopted Percy David THOMPSON when 9 days old.  Is concerned changes to the Act in 1908 mean she has to hand the child back to his mother and she has no idea where she is.  3 pages, List 54.

MOORING, Ivy M., mother Alice, Hawthorn; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MORAN, Irene, with a nurse, died.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

MORCOMB, Dora, nurse, Fitzroy, has Ruby Duffy GILSON, mother Emma.  Monthly Return October 1903.  List 19.

MORECOMB, Dora, nurse, Fitzroy, had one child in her care; March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

MORELAND, Dulcie Eveline, daughter of John, born 1901, adopted by Alexander McGregor COLLIE in
1904.  10 pages, List 42.

MORGAN, David Humphrey, mother Mrs. Catherine, Burnley; with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

MORGAN, David Humphrey, son of Mrs. Catherine, adopted by Albert Edward WILLIAMSON of Fitzroy, an upholsterer,  widower, with a 13 year old daughter.  15 pages, List 51.

MORGAN, Percival Horace, adoption by Thomas & Maud McMAHON, Yarraville, 1903; Mother Mary REYNOLDS, Port Melbourne, aged 2yrs 7mths.  List 5, 4 pages

MORIERTY, Alfred,  mother Mary, Carlton; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34. [MORIARTY??]

MORLEY, Mrs. E.M. Clifton Hill, applied in 1907 to adopt her unnamed niece’s illegitimate child; they are staying with her.  6 pages, List 54.

MORRISON, Mrs Elizabeth, Box Hill, applied for registration in 1908, has four children of her own.  Local police report she is not married to Morrison but merely living with him.  9 pages, List 54.

MORISON, John, infant; in 1901, removed from nurse Mrs. H.C. BURTON, Carlton, by grandmother Mrs. Alice Morison of Seymour.  Mother Henrietta Morison requests confidentially.  6 pages, List 38.

MORLEY, Mrs., writes from South Melbourne in 1897, has niece Emily COLLINS child William; asks whether she needs to register as a nurse.  15 pages, List 28.

MORRIS, Ellen. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed.

MORRIS, Emily May, gave birth to child Norman Ferguson in home of Helen KOSKY, Prahran in 1906; not registered in time.  11 pages, List 52.

MORRIS, Mary, midwife, Brunswick, charged with not being registered to run a private hospital in 1905.  Mary WILSON born there to mother Katherine, Albert Park, and given to nurse Annie SLEE, but subsequently died.  Detailed background of Morris given.  27 pages, List 45.

MORRIS, Mary Ellen, nurse, West Brunswick, charged with failure to register birth of Avis May Chamberlain SMYTH in time in 1907.  Child was the illegitimate offspring of Amy Smyth of North Melbourne.  Charge dropped.  7 pages, List 58.

MORRISON, Mrs. A., Carlton, 1906, Salvation Army member, has taken child William HYNDMAN, whose mother is in hospital.  4 pages, List 22.

MORTON, Mary Ann. Lygon Street Carlton. Nurse, has child. April 1899 and May 1900 Monthly Returns, Lists 1 and 2.

MOYLE, Mrs. E. North Brighton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one child, unnamed.

MOYLE, Sylvia Stockman, Moonambel, gave birth to illegitimate son Reginald Eric in 1905; child died of natural causes.  John RICHARDS had been acquitted of carnal knowledge.  1 page, List 46.

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MUIR, Amelia, Burnley, formerly Prahran, nurse; has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MUIR, Amelia, Windsor, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MUIR, Annie, wife of William, manager of boot factory Richmond, advised in 1900 that she has adopted Ada KERR, 9 months, mother Mrs. Kerr.  Letter on file from nurse Mrs. E. HYDE advising the mother has taken the child back from her.  6 pages, List 36.

MUIR, Lucy A., Windsor, nurse, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MUIR, Rachel, Prahran, nurse, had one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MUIR, Rachel, Prahran, has one child in her care.  June 1907 Monthly Return, List 56.

MUIR, Robert, mother Alice, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906.  Monthly Return.  List 23.

MULLALY, Henry James, mother Agnes, Melbourne; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MULLAVEY, Joseph.  With a nurse in Hawthorn; mother Annie.  Monthly Return May 1900, 1 page, List 11.

MULLER, Annie, gave birth to illegitimate daughter Annie Harriet, at home of grandmother Mrs. Emma Muller, Fitzroy.  She charged with failure to register birth in time.  9 pages, List 46.

MULLERY, Margaret. West Melbourne, nurse. May/August 1900 and March 1901 Monthly Returns, has one child.  Lists 2, 35 & 8.

MULLIN, Herbert L., mother Blanche, (Croydon, Qld) with a nurse.  October 1906. Monthly Return  List 26.

MULLIN, Herbert Logan,  mother Blanche Mullin, Croydon, Qld; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MULLIN, Herbert Logan, adopted by nurse Agnes MILLIGAN in 1907; photo of child on file.  His mother Blanch has kept him secret from her parents.  4 pages, List 57.  [See instructions re copying photographs.]

MULLINGER, Albert, mother Mary of Prahran. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.

MUNRO, Doris, father E. RICHARDS, Coburg, with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

MUNRO, Doris.  Adopted by E.J. JOHNSON of Fitzroy in 1904; illegitimate daughter of Doris Munro and Ed. RICKARDS of Coburg.  List 13.

MUNRO, Elizabeth. Coburg, nurse. May 1899 Monthly Return.

MUNRO, Elizabeth, Coburg, nurse.  Had one child in her care.  Monthly Return February 1902.  List 43.

MUNRO, Eric, mother Florence, with a nurse, August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.

MUNRO, M. North Brighton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had a child, but was removed by aunt Miss THORNTON, Top Creek Rochester. Moved to another suburb.

MURNANE, Edith.  Illegitimate daughter of Mary; with nurse O’CONNELL at Carlton for 2 weeks in 1903, then mother took her back.  Married – HOPGOOD, child died in Geelong hospital.  List 16.

MURNANE, Thomas James    With nurse in Fitzroy, although over 2 years old. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MURPHY, Mrs. Ellen, Benalla, applied for registration in 1901, so she can take Mary Eilyn ROBINS while parents Arthur and Mary go to Qld for work; references on file.  11 pages, List 38.

MURPHY, Ellen J., mother Mary, with a nurse.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

MURPHY, Ellen Julia, in the care of a nurse, received from Mrs. GOLDSPINK,St Joseph’s Home, Carlton.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MURPHY, Georgina May, in the care of a nurse, received from George Murphy, Albert Park; February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MURPHY, Mary Josephine, in the care of a nurse, received from nurse LYNCH, West Melbourne; February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MURRAY, Alice M.  Wrote from Dunkeld in 1894 advising police department that the illegitimate child James Hamby Dreyer JOYCE had been removed from her care by the mother Miss M. DREYER of Hamilton.  4 pages, List 9.

MURRAY, Charles and wife Mabel, Abbotsford, apply to adopt Marguerite Mary WILSON alias AVERY, born 1901; formerly boarded with Mrs Kate JANNER, registered nurse, Timor near Maryborough,  8 pages, List 5.

MURRAY, Michael, Alfred Town, Ballarat, advised in 1905 that he had taken over the care of daughter Jane’s illegitimate child Frances.  2 pages, List 45.

MURRELL, Ellen.  Registered birth of John Thomas Randle Murrell in 1905 and placed with nurse Sarah YOUREN, using the name Nellie STEWART.  Child died and she gave false evidence, then disappeared.  Child born in home of Mary Kate HOOPER, wife of John Charles, who was a professional nurse.  21 pages, List 4.

MURRIN, Jane, nurse, South Yarra, had three children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

MUSCUTT, Elizabeth.  South Melbourne.  Registered nurse, has child.  Feb 1900 Monthly Return.  List 3.

MYALL, George, Carlton, charged with failure to register birth of illegitimate child Joseph O’CALLAGHAN, son of Kate of Neuarpurr near Apsley,  in time in 1907.  His wife Alice adopted the child.  20 pages, List 58.

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NAGEL, Mrs. E. Newport, registered as a nurse, 1893; had an unnamed child, father James LOADER of Harkaway near Berwick.

NAGEL, John. Born 1899, mother Mary, Terang. With nurse. May/August 1900 Monthly Return and March 1901 Monthly Return.  Lists 2, 35 & 8.

NAIRN, Thelma B.  Moreland, to adopt Kenneth Phillip DALY, son of Ellen, in 1904.  4 pages,  List 6.

NALDER, Freda, gave birth of illegitimate child at Richmond in 1893, claimed to be Mrs. ACTON of New Zealand.  File re false registration.  6 pages, List 47.

NANCARROW, Annie Jane, California Gully, listed as a nurse in October 1903, had no child; no further details given.

NANCARROW, Annie Jane, California Gully, advised Lily JURY had been removed from her care by grandparents.  Report on case also mentions that Muriel Florence BAILY, 4 years, had been removed from nurse Elizabeth BUZZA by her parents Thomas and Florence Jane.  6 pages, List 48.

NANTES, John, father John, Northcote; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

NASH, Ellen. Drummond Street Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return.

NEAL, Annie, Kew, nurse, advises she is moving to Blackburn for a few months in 1902.  She has Myra Evelyn RANDALL and Mary JABOUR, both above two years.  7 pages, List 43.

NEILSEN, Susannah, Carlton, nurse, had two children in her care.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

NEILSON, Arthur, mother Edith, Salvation Army Home, with a nurse in Fitzroy. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

NEILSON, Arthur, son of Annie of Hawthorn, adopted 1902 by Mrs. Ethel HAND of Clifton Hill, 4 pages, List 17.

NEILSON, Freda Irene, mother Violet, Cobram; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

NEILSON, Mrs.  Nurse, Ascot Vale, 1902, has child Ethel May THOMPSON, now 2 years old, wants not to be registered under Act.  Her husband is a carpenter, she has no children of her own.  5 pages, List 14.

NELSON, Matilda,  Northcote, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

NEVIN, Alice, Ballarat East, advised in 1905 that she had the care of Frederick MANSFIELD, son of Ethel May, and intended to adopt him.  Her son Julian is the child’s father.  6 pages, List 46.

NEWCOMBE, Charlotte. Golden Square, Bendigo, registered as a nurse, 1893; had May Ellen O’NEIL, daughter of Johanna.

NEWCOMBE, Charlotte, Bendigo, reports receiving child of Mrs. SEAGER temporarily in 1902; Seager has married again.  7 pages, List 18.

NEWCOMBE, Charlotte, Bendigo, has one infant (unnamed) in October 1903 monthly return.  List 47.

NEWLING, Amy, gave birth to illegitimate child Nellie in 1900, father named; child died at home of nurse Mary Ann CANE, St. Kilda.  2 pages, List 37.

NEWMAN, Adelaide, Footscray, advises in 1902 that she is caring for her sister in law’s baby as she has been admitted to an asylum.  5 pages, List 43.

NIBLETT, Philip Ronald, son of Cecilia, adopted by grandmother Georgina Niblett, Ballarat in 1907.  3 pages, List 56.

NICHOL, Annie Jane, Richmond, has taken in Thomas Bernard NICHOL to nurse; is aunt of the child, whose mother is dead, 1907.  8 pages, List 57.

NICHOLSON, Donald, North Melbourne, Melb. Fire Brigade, applied in 1904 to adopt Allan George REYNOLDS, son of Marion Louisa TILLY, who has re-joined her husband in Tasmania.  6 pages, List 51.

NICHOLSON, Mrs. Elizabeth, widow of Thomas of Yackandandah, applied in 1899 to be registered as a nurse; she was a mother of 5 children, and had child Amy CASTLE, mother Martha.  10 pages, List 30.

NICHOLSON, Elizabeth, Yackandandah, widow, five children, registered nurse, had care of infant Margaret MORRISON, who died in 1900.  The mother had died in Beechworth hospital, and the father John Kemp Morrision had 9 children.  No blame attached to Nicholson, but she failed to renew registration and risked being fined.  10 pages, List 32.

NICOL, – nurse, North Melbourne.  Anonymous letter in 1903 accused her of ill-treatment of children in her care, only name given is of Rose Evelyn PUTTYFORT.  Exonerated by local police.  7 pages, List 58.

NICOL, Mrs. A., nurse, wants to take the child Doris ROBERTON with her on holiday to Geelong; letter in support from Dr. Clara STONE.  6 pages, List  11.

NICOL, Eliza. Curtain Street Carlton. Nurse, has child. April 1899 and May 1900 Monthly Return, Lists 1 and 2.  Had two children, June 1899 Monthly Return.

NICOL, Eliza, Carlton, registered nurse, had 2 children in her care.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.  Has two children in her care.  August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.  Had two children in her care.  March 1904 Return, List 41.

NICOL, Eliza, Carlton, nurse, advised in 1903 that she has Bland STEWART, son of Helen.  Report states she already has Mary HORGAN and Gladys Eveline EAMES and two children who are relatives.  Her husband had deserted her.  6 pages, List 50.

NICOL, Margaret S., nurse, Elsternwick, advised in 1902 that she had taken in John Seymour OAKLEY from Dr. Constance Stone.  Mother, Elizabeth Oakley, single ‘possessed of considerable means’.  7 pages, List 45.

NICOLL, Mrs. Emma, Ballarat, to adopt son of Ada BYRON in 1902; father named.  2 pages, List 43.

NIVEN, Agnes, South Melbourne, has unnamed daughter’s child Peter William Niven in her care in 1897; seeks exemption from Act.  10 pages, List 27.

NIXON, Agnes, ‘Darlington’ North Melbourne, applied for registration in 1905, then changed mind.  4 pages, List 45.

NIXON, Agnes, North Melbourne, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

NOLAN, Elizabeth, gave birth to illegitimate child at the home of Ada McDEVITT, Fitzroy, in 1903; McDevitt charged.  4 pages, List 46.

NOLAN, Mrs. Emma of Richmond.  Applies for registration in 1903, has Annie PETRIE.  4 pages, List 19.

NOLAN, Emma, Burnley, unregistered nurse, child Annie PETRIE died in her care.  Mother is wet nursing child of Mrs. Annie P. HARRISON of Malvern. 8 pages, List 47.

NOLAN, Jeannie, of Albert Park, applied to register as a nurse in 1907, has sister’s baby, wants to adopt it.  List 11.

NOLL, Rodney Daish,  mother Ivy, St. Kilda; in the care of  a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

NOLAN, Michael James and Emma, Richmond, apply to adopt Mary Emma Wilhelmina CLARKE, daughter of Ruby, in 1904.  12 pages, List 51.

NOONAN, Nora , Fitzroy, applies to be registered in 1900, has child of Mr. DICKSON.  Registration refused after local police report, and child removed and given to nurse TURNER.  Dickson explains that his wife has been confined to bed since the child’s birth.  5 pages, List 37.

NORMANTON, Constance Myra, mother Lena, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906.  Monthly Return.  List 23.

NORMANTON, Constance I., mother Lena, England; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

NORRIS, William, mother Mary, adopted by nurse Daisy HAYWOOD, Fitzroy, in 1902.  4 pages, List 44.

NORTHINGALE, Percy Alexander, mother Kate, with a nurse.  Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.

NORTON, Percy Edward.  Born to mother Zenobia Margaret Catherine Norton in Victoria, and adopted by Mrs. Alice DRAEGER of Northcote in 1904.  8 pages, List 25.

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OAKES, Stanley, mother Edith, St. Kilda; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

OBERDORF, Mary Ann, wrote from Richmond in 1900, was to adopt Arthur Leaward James Oberdorft BLACKMAN, mother Ella agreed. 4 pages, List 33.

O’BRIEN, Charles, mother Alice, Warrnook, with a nurse.  Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.

O’BRIEN, Charles, mother Alice, Wooroonok; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

O’BRIEN, George,  mother Mary, Melbourne; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

O’BRIEN, Julia, Port Melbourne, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

O’BRIEN, Mary, Carlton, nurse, had two children in her care.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

O’BRIEN, Margaret, Carlton, had two children in her care.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

O’BRIEN, Mary, Carlton, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

O’BRIEN, Thomas, labourer, South Melbourne, wished to adopt Christine O’Brien MURPHY, daughter of Henry, Burnley, 1903.  Her mother, who is his wife’s sister, has died.  5 pages, List 50.

O’BYRNE, Mrs. Martin Murray, of Kilmore, wants to adopt May BILLMAN and pass her off as her own child; several letters and priest’s reference on file, 1905.  List 2.

O’CONNELL, Mrs., nurse, 742 Lygon St., North Carlton.  Anonymous complaint made about her in 1904; she drinks.  10 pages, List 24.

O’CONNELL, John, wrote from Woolhara Sydney in 1905 re Joseph Loughlin O’Connell, who was living with his grandmother Loughlin at Redan; asks if still there.  8 pages, List 46.

O’CONNELL, Margaret. Lygon Street Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return.  Had one child.  June 1899 Monthly Return.  Has no child at present. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.  Report of her being a drunkard, 1901.  8 pages, List 3.

O’CONNELL, Margaret, Carlton, registered nurse, had 1 child in her care.  November 1899 Monthly Return.  List 31.

O’CONNELL, Margaret, Carlton, nurse, had two children in her care.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

O’CONNOR, Jane Margaret. Born 1899, adopted. 7 pages, List 2.

O’DONNELL, John. Son of Margaret of Piggoreet. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899, June 1899 and May 1900 Monthly Returns, Lists 1 and 2.

O’DONNELL, Patrick Thomas, mother Alice, Swanwater; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

O’FARRELL, George Bryan, illegitimate child of Julia, formerly of Kyneton, born 1894, adopted in 1896 by Catherine M. and Joseph S. KING of Leichardt.  Child was formerly with nurse Mrs. Eliza SPOONER of Kyneton.  8 pages, List 26.

O’FARRELL, Vincent Martin, son of Mary of Milpoll near Euroa, adopted by Mrs. Anna FINN, nurse, Fitzroy in 1903.  9 pages, List 47

O’KEEFE, Laurence, mother Johanna O’Keefe, Wangaratta; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

OLIVER, Fanny, Bendigo, too poor to be able to afford to take illegitimate child to the Foundling Institute in 1905, so government paid.  2 pages, List 38.

OLSEN, Mrs. Catherine. South Melbourne, 1899. Asks if she needs to register as a nurse, she has her daughter’s illegitimate child. 6 pages, List 2.

OLSEN, Everett George, adopted by Marguerite Olsen, Fitzroy, in 1904; her brother Olave is the father.  8 pages, List 51.

OLSEN, Mrs. M.  Advises she is looking after her sister Mrs ROGER’s baby, while she is in hospital, 1907.  List 13.

O’MEARA, Percy. Son of Elizabeth of Carlton. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 and June 1899 Monthly Returns.

O’NEIL, Elsabina, adopted by A. PHILLIPS of Fitzroy in 1906; from aunt and guardian Elsabina Victoria AITKEN of Heywood.  2 pages, List 24.

O’NEILL, infant of William.  Florence and John HISLOP of Collingwood advise in 1907 that they are looking after infant while mother is in hospital, father is out of work and has 7 other children, lives in Fitzroy  William is a son of Hislop’s foster mother.  List 13.

ORCHARD, Margaret. rented a house in Franklin St., Melbourne in 1907; Sarah HENDERSON, a widow, gave birth there to an illegitimate child, Alma Elizabeth, which was not registered by the father John MORCOMB within 3 days, do Orchard faced prosecution.  9 pages, List 56.

OREGAN, Mrs. Emily, North Melbourne, advised in 1902 that she was adopting Frederick GRANT, son of Mary, her sister.  3 pages, List 45.

ORR, M.A. Brighton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child Frederick JAMISON, who died in September, has another child, unnamed.

ORSINI, Nurse.  Hastings, nurse, 1904.  Reports Emma HEWETT taken by Mrs. PORTER and given to JEFFS at Swan Hill for adoption.  List 16.

OSBORNE, J., nurse, Elwood, advised in 1899 that she has child Catherine WALSH.  6 pages, List 30.

OSBORNE, Mrs. L., of Northcote.  Wishes to adopt child of Jessie SWAINE of Richmond in 1905.  6 pages, List 7.

OSBORNE, Susan. Carlton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Irene Leslie KAY, daughter of Stella. Child died. Has moved house.

O’SHEA, Mrs. J., Raywood, died after childbirth in 1905; infant taken to her mother Ellen LENNON, Bendigo.  4 pages, List 47.

O’SHEA, John, in the care of a nurse, received from Elizabeth O’Shea, Elsternwick.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

O’SHEA, Mary Ellen Petalas.  Removed from nurse Mary Cooper by father Basil PETALAS, 1902.  List 5.  With nurse, March 1901 Monthly Return, mother Alice.  List 8.

OTTER, Mrs Annie W. of Yarraville. Did not require renewal of registration for 1899; no other detail given. January 1899 Monthly Return.

OUGHTON, John William.  Son of Minnie, with a nurse in December 1902 Monthly Return.  List 7.

OVENDEN, Elizabeth Mary,  registered nurse, St. Kilda, had 1 female infant in January 1906  Monthly Return. List 23.

OVENDEN, Mary, St. Kilda, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

OWEN, James, advises in 1900 he has adopted infant son of his wife’s brother Alfred WEBB at Foster, mother died in childbirth. 4 pages, List 36.

OXWORTH, Florence and George of Port Melbourne.  Adopted her sister Maria’s illegitimate child Hope HUMPHRIES; father named.  6 pages, List 6.

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PADGETT, Martha, Mt. Cole, has child Constance F. ELLIOTT, 5 pages, , List 6.

PAGE, Edwin.  Adopted by Elizabeth MOSS of Northcote in 1907; his mother Ada was the niece of her husband, has died.  5 pages List  11.

PAGE, Elizabeth, Hotham Hill, nurse;  has no child at present.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

PAGE, Laurence.  Son of Annie of Carlton.  With a nurse.  June 1899 Monthly Return.

PALMER, Jane or S.J. Collingwood, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Maud L. RONALD, daughter of Fanny, who has deserted the child. Further family details given.

PANTER, Mrs. Eliza, Windsor, charged with failure to register birth of illegitimate child Norman Gerald Panter, son of Margaret in time, in 1903.  9 pages, List 50.

PARKER, Mrs. Florence, removed her child Robert from the care of nurse Mrs. Daisy BROWN of Carlton in 1901 and stated she was going to Adelaide for a few months only, but didn’t return.  Extensive investigation shows that she gave a false name, and neither she nor the child are located.  29 pages, List 39

PARKER, James, wrote from Morwell in 1901.  His wife wished to adopt four year old Florence May TEMPLING.  Police report she is the youngest of the six illegitimate children he had with Ada Templing, who died some years ago.  4 pages, List 39.

PARKER, Mrs. S., Collingwood, to adopt child of her sister Bessie JOHNSON in 1908.  1 page, List 42.

PARKES, Eliza Eagon. White Hills, registered as a nurse, 1893; had no child when inspected.

PARRY, Charles, Footscray, in 1905 asked permission to keep a female grandchild whose mother (Linda) had died recently interstate and father was in the N.T.  Reference from W.M. MITCHELL on file.  2 pages, List 47.

PARRY, Nellie, registers birth of illegitimate son as James POWER in Prahran in 1896 to avoid scandal; she is the daughter of Mrs. T. Parry of Toorak.  Infant is left firstly with Jane PHILLIPS of Prahran, but then taken by mother to be adopted by Mrs. WRIGHT of Albert Park, husband Edward a cab driver.  They formerly lived in Richmond and have one child.  However, police find no such person exists and eventually discover that she is living with Edward TAYLOR, recently jailed for insulting behaviour.  Child is returned, then given to Mrs. JEAN, nurse.  This is a very detailed file.  41 pages, List 26.

PARSLOE, William James, mother Georgina.  With a nurse in Coburg.  Monthly Return February 1902.  List 43.

PARSLOW, William James. Son of Georgina. With a nurse in Melbourne. May 1899 Monthly Return.

PARSONS, James H., mother E. McBRIDE, South Melbourne; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PARSONS, John, mother Josephine.  Adopted by Miss Lillian Marion Frances BUCKLEY of Windsor in 1901.  She is involved with C/E Children’s Home in Brighton.  Child is left with nurses.  1902 report.  15 pages, List 20.

PASCOE, Emma. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; has one male child, unnamed.

PATERSON, Helen Nicoll Armour.  Adopted 1894 by Thomas L. Paterson  2 pages, List 3.

PATTERSON, Constable, fined £3 for divulging to her employer, Dr. ARMSTRONG of Canterbury that Amelia F. GREGORY had illegitimate child with nurse. 1900.

PATTLE, Constantine, baker, Footscray, adopted Daisy PERRY, daughter of Isabella Maud in 1902; she was with nurse Jane GLEW.  6 pages, List 47.

PAUL, Marjorie, removed from the care of nurse Martha KELLEY at Moonee Ponds to give to Bessie LEWIS of Castlemaine for adoption.  She is a widow with two children.  2 separate files, 13 pages and 4 pages, List 35.

PAULL, Irene, received from Selina Sutherland; with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

PAULSEN, J.E.L., mother C., South Melbourne; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PAYNE, Alice, with a registered nurse in South Melbourne, mother Mary of Minhamite.    Monthly Return, February 1899. List 27.

PAYNE, Alice, daughter of May of Minihimite, with a nurse in Footscray in July 1899.  Monthly Return.  List 29.

PAYNE, John, mother Vallentine, adopted in 1896 by her sister C. and husband Louis Thomas RHODES of Kielwarra near Benalla.  9 pages, List 24.

PAYNE, Louisa.  Wrote from Richmond in 1904, wants to adopt illegitimate son of her niece Agnes COLLINGS.  2 pages, List 9.

PEACHY, Mrs. George, Fawkner.  Anonymous letter in 1899 alleges she is an unregistered nurse and has ill-treated a baby, one of twins born to the wife of Alfred BENNARD of Moreland, who died the same day as the twins were born.  Police find the father asked his wife’s sister Mrs. MAINE to look after the children, and she asked her aunt Mrs. Peachy to help.  9 pages, List 30.

PEARCE, Mrs. A. Clifton Hill, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed.

PEARCE, Mrs. Lilias Marion, Echuca East, adopted Bessie HOUGH, daughter of Kate, in 1905.  5 pages, List 46.

PEDLEY, Mrs Richard, Abbotsford, advised in 1907 that she was caring for the child of Lillian MARANIZE for two weeks.  4 pages, List 57.

PEERS, Kathleen, Coburg, nurse, has one child.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

PEGG, Clara, Flemington, nurse; has no child at present.  February 1907 Monthly Return.  List 34.

PEGLER, Annie E.  A widow living near Shepparton, she applied to be registered.  Has illegitimate daughter of Mary ROSS.  List 11.  Applies to adopt Lillian M. ROSS, illegit. child of Mary, 1902.  8 pages, List 5.

PEGLER, Mrs. Annie, Village Settlement, Shepparton, advised in 1907 that she was unable to care for adopted child Lillian May ROFF/ROSS, and that her neighbour Mrs HOLLAND, would do so.  7 pages, List 58.

PEGLER, Elliot W., mother Minnie, St.Kilda; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PEGLEY, John. Son of Ethel, address not given. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 and June 1899 Monthly Returns.

PEGRAM, Ellen. North Carlton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed.

PENNY, Julia, Richmond, to adopt Isabel Louise MALTRAVERS  in 1903, whose mother has died and was her sister in law.  4 pages, List 50.

PENNY, William, of Carlton.  Applied in 1904 to adopt niece Isabel Louise MALTRAVERS, born 1903, mother died when 7 days old father is ‘a convicted thief and a worthless fellow’.  His brother Harry, of Richmond, adopted her, but has handed her to William.  The family has no idea of the father’s whereabouts.  Nice detail of the family.  List

PEPPARD, Lillian May, born Frankston 1904, mother Evelyn HUNTER living apart from husband Robert and with – Peppard.  Mrs. Fanny SCOTT, widow, of Frankston, is charged with failure to register illegitimate child within 3 days; thought the pair were married.  No prosecution.  12 pages, some damaged.  List 27. (Or PIPPARD)

PEPPER, Harry, born 1903, left care of nurse Johanna HOLM of Richmond in 1905 and cared for by Elizabeth Annie GRANT of North Melbourne, who had planned to adopt him, but it fell through.  11 pages, List 47.

PERCY, Elizabeth, Ballarat, 1906, has taken child Harry Australia COOK, mother Kate Cook.  2 pages, List 22.

PERKINS, Nurse, registration cancelled, after death of Henry Edwards GILL, 1900.

PERKINS, Mrs. E., South Yarra.  Has male child HOLST/HOHT [name unclear] in 1898.  Child’s aunt Mrs. MORRIS of the firm of MORRIS & MEEK, ironmongers, Bourke St. Melbourne, had promised to pay for keep, but refuses to provide clothing.  She asks police help – not their business.  6 pages, List 20.

PERKINS, E., wrote from Prahran in 1899, advising she has taken in Henry Edward GILL from Miss Sutherland’s Home.  4 pages, List 30.

PERKS, William Henry and Elizabeth, North Melbourne, to adopt Leslie John PEDDIE, son of Marion, in 1900.  4 pages, List 36.

PERRIN, Anna Cecilia, South Yarra.  Applies to re-register as a nurse in 1904; refused.  She had previously adopted Ada Gladys FLETCHER and not advised department, so fined.  The child was born in a private hospital of Eva COLLINSON in Carlton, mother supposedly Katie Fletcher, but name thought to be false.  The child has been neglected.  Her mother Mary Ann PERRIN adopted Charles Thomas Perrin, her grandson, mother Annie had died.  35 pages, List 25.

PERRIN, Harriet, Collingwood, applies for registration in 1905.  Has child Thomas Wilson PETERS, mother Sophie of Alphington.  Refused.  10 pages, List 6.

PERRIN, Mrs., Bendigo, advised in 1902 that she had Kathleen CARR.  4 pages, List 47.

PERRIN, M. of Bendigo, writes in 1905 advising that child Heda VALLANCE has been removed from her care by grandmother who wants to adopt it.  List 15.

PERRIN, Mary, Bendigo, nurse, advises in 1902 that she has child of Mrs. KIRKLAND of Jobs Gully Eaglehawk.  5 pages, List 44.

PERRIN, Mary, Bendigo, nurse, advises in 1902 that she has given Donald NICHOLSON, child of Mrs. KIRKLAND to Mrs. Margaret WILLS of olden Square.  Wills also notifies police that she has the child.  7 pages, List 45.

PERRIN, Mary Ann.  Nurse, offers to adopt child of Jane OLIVER, 1901.  List 2.

PERRIN, Mary, Bendigo, listed as a nurse in October 1903, has one infant, unnamed; no further details given.  List 47.

PERRIN, Mary, Bendigo, advised in 1903 that she had taken in a child, unnamed.  4 pages, list 58.

PERRIN, Mrs, Bendigo, advised she has taken in Alice CAELLI, mother Alice Lucy in hospital.  2 pages, List 47.

PERRIN, Mrs., Bendigo, reports taking in child Henrietta Thomas S. KENWORTHY, mother Edith May, in 1903.  2 pages, List 50.

PERRY, Gean (Jean?) , in the care of a nurse, received from mother [?] Gean, Fitzroy.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PERRY, Rosannah, widow, Elsternwick, applies to register as a nurse in 1901, has Mary Louise SILVER, child of her stepdaughter Lucy; refused.  10 pages, List 39.

PERRY, Rosanna.  Unregistered nurse, has Lucy SILVER, child of Mary Louisa Silver, 1901.  8 pages, List 14.

PETERSON, Jane. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one male child, unnamed. List 1.

PETTARD, Ethel May, mother Violet, Footscray.  With a nurse, November 1903 Monthly Return, List 55.

PETTIS, Sarah, now RILEY, nurse, Fitzroy, had one child in her care; March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

PETTS, Martha Emily, wife of John R., Brunswick, adopts 3 day old unnamed child in 1901, is going to call it Margaret Frederica Victoria Petts.  The mother is the wife of Eugene CAMPTON, a farmer at Werribee, but he is not the father and refuses to accept the child.  3 pages, List 37.

PHELAN, M., mother E., Fitzroy; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PHELAN, Marguerite, mother Elizabeth, Fitzroy, with a nurse in Fitzroy. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

PHELAN, Marguerite, child of Elizabeth, with a nurse in Fitzroy in January 1906.  Monthly Return, List 23.

PHELAN, Rita, mother Lucy, Brighton, with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

PHILBRICK, Elizabeth & Edward.  Wishes to adopt Albert E. CLARKE, mother Maud, in 1901.  List 14.

PHILLIPS, Elizabeth Charlotte Mahalla, gave birth to illegitimate child at Shepparton in 1899 in her father’s house.  He fined for failure to register within required time.  Mention of case involving her being assaulted by Frederick KILRUP.  3 pages, List 31.

PHILLIPS, M.E., wrote from St. Kilda in 1900; is planning to adopt an infant Alice, mother Mary Phillips.  She is married, with two adult daughters.  4 pages, List 37.

PHILLIPS, Mary Hope, in the care of a nurse, received from Alice Phillips, Sandringham.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PHILLIPS, May E., nurse, Fitzroy.  Has R.K. LYSTER, mother Jennie.  Monthly Return October 1903.  List 19.

PHILLIPS, Susan Jane, gate keeper, Portland, wrote in 1895.  She had taken over the care of her daughter Emma’s illegitimate child Isabella, and asks not to be required to register under the Act, which is agreed to.  11 pages, List 23.

PHILLPOT, Elizabeth, South Melbourne.  Charged in 1903 with not registering birth of illegitimate child of Maisie Florence NASH within required time; no prosecution.  9 pages, List 5.

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PICKERING, S., Golden Square, listed as a nurse in October 1903; no further details given.

PICKERING, V, mother S., Malvern; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PIFFERS, May.  Daughter of Emily of Shepparton.  With a nurse.  June 1899 Monthly Return.

PIKE, Ann, Carlton, had four children in her care.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

PIKE, Annie, Carlton, nurse, has five children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PINCHARD, Mary Jean A., in the care of a nurse, received from Mrs. GOLDSPINK, St. Joseph’s Home, Carlton.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PINES, Bertha May, daughter of Phoebe Edith Pines, with a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.  With a nurse, August 190 Monthly Return, List 35.

PIPPARD, Lillian May, born Frankston 1904, mother Evelyn HUNTER living apart from husband Robert and with – Pippard.  Mrs. Fanny SCOTT, widow, of Frankston, is charged with failure to register illegitimate child within 3 days; thought the pair were married.  No prosecution.  12 pages, some damaged.  List 27.

PIRRIE, Charlotte, Burnley, advises in 1905 that she has taken in Reti WHITE, over 2 years, from nurse Mrs. HOLM, Richmond.  4 pages, List 48.

PITT, Alberta, Footscray.  Applies to take charge of husband’s infant brother after mother’s death, 1904.  List 2.

PITT, Jane.  For registration, 1904.  List 16.

PITTMAN, M.A. Windsor, registered as a nurse, 1893; had children Maud PITMAN and Ernest MORRISON.

PLACE, Mrs. Louise. Ballarat, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child Angus Charles PAYNE.

PLANTE, Robert Stewart, charged in 1907 with failure to register birth of Marion Erskine CUMMING at St Kilda within required time; he is the father and is married.  11 pages, List 33.

PLOUGH, George Tarran, mother Catherine M., Collingwood; in the car of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

POLGLASE, Nellie, Hotham Hill, nurse, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

POOK, Emily of Yarraville, nurse, had child. January 1899 Monthly Return.

POPPLETON, Phillipa. North Carlton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one male child, unnamed, but returned it to person who gave it to her.

PORTER, Mary Helen, wife of John, Oakleigh, 1898.  To adopt illegitimate child Archibald BENNETT a near relation.  4 pages, List 18.

PORTER, Thomas. Received from Miss Selena Sutherland. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return.  With a nurse.  June 1899 Monthly Return.  Mother Harriet died in hospital.

PORZ, Marion, registered nurse, Warrnambool.  Child Ellen KENNY died while in her care in 1900; coroner recommends her registration be cancelled. 6 pages, List 33.

POSTILL, Mary Ann, nurse, Burnley, has two children in her care.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

POSTILL, M.A., Burnley, nurse, has two children in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

POSTLE, Arthur, with a registered nurse, mother Emma.  List 27.  Monthly Return, February 1899. South Melbourne.

POTTEN, T. (or POTTER). South Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed.

POTTER, Arthur G., child of Ellen of Geelong, with a nurse in Fitzroy in January 1906.  Monthly Return, List 23.

POTTER, Eleanor. Footscray, nurse, has child Alice POYNDER, relative Rev. G. at Traralgon. March 1898 Monthly Return.

POTTER, Mrs. Lottie, Windsor, applies to adopt Charles BEAWES, her sister’s child; she is ill.  List 39.

POWELL, William, mother Alice, Carlton; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

POWER, Alice, wife of William, Fitzroy, adopted William Joseph MAGREE, mother Margaret, in 1900.  Had previously adopted unnamed boy, now nearly 3 years old.  Her first husband was William RITTUCHIE, current husband is a musician.  14 pages, List 33.

POWER, Hubert, son of Clara Eveline, Charlton, taken in by nurse Laura IVES in 1903, after being with nurse Mrs. E. GILLIES.  4 pages, List 48.

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PRATT, Jane M., nurse, Fitzroy, had one child in her care; March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.

PRETTY, Alice Ella, mother Elsie, Elsternwick; with a nurse.  March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.

PRINCE, Herbert. Son of Eva of Melbourne. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return.

PROBERTS, Mrs. Mary. Allendale, 1899. Grandmother of Norman John Proberts, daughter’s child. Is taking over care of child from his aunt Jane ANDREW. 16 pages, List 2.

PROBYN, Walter Thomas.  Removed from nurse at Ballarat by mother.  1 page, List 4.

PRYOR, Mrs. Amy, Dunolly, adopted Frances May BROOKS, child of Mrs. Ellen in 1907; ‘child born posthumous’.  7 pages, List 56.  CONNECTION FOUND.

PRYOR, Florence Gleeson, adopted by J.A. BREWER of Golden Square Bendigo in 1902, has had her since she was a baby, is now nearly three years.  3 pages, List 33.

PUDNEY, Susan. Richmond, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Francis L. LITTLE, William E. IRWIN and Mary B. McINERNEY, all from Miss BOOTH, Christian Association, Melbourne.

PULLEN, Alice.  Gave birth to child Mabel, father M. DONNELLY, a married man, whose wife wants to adopt it, 1902.  List 5.  Her two children, Charles and Mabel are with a nurse in Hawthorn in May 1900.  1 page, List 11.

PULLEN, Charles Otto, mother Alice, with a registered nurse in Melbourne.  Monthly Return October 1899.  List 31.

PULLEN, Charles and Mabel, mother Alice, Richmond.  With a nurse at Coburg.  Monthly Return February 1902.  List 43.

PULLEN/PULLIN, Douglas Reginald, adopted by Margaret M. ELWOOD, Echuca, in 1907.  She has had care of him since 1905.  7 pages, List 55.

PUMPA, Elizabeth A., c26 years, servant, born Victoria, left her illegitimate child (unnamed) with Mrs. CHAPMAN, Footscray.  In 1905 Chapman advises police she can no longer keep the child as maintenance is owing.  Elizabeth is found working for Mrs. BEAZLEY in Grenfell NSW, and Chapman takes the child to her there when she claims she can’t afford the fare to return and collect her.  She had relatives in Albury.  8 pages, List 51.  CONNECTION FOUND.

PURCELL, William, born 1897, removed from nurse Jane HEEPS of Brunswick in 1905 by Mrs. COWAN of Geelong, and taken to orphanage; later returned to her.  5 pages, List 45.

PURCHASS, Ruby, in the care of  a nurse; received from Elizabeth PORTER (nurse??).  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

PURDY, Annie (Mrs. John).  Reports from Dandenong in 1899 that she has taken child Alice Kathleen O’DRISCOLL for awhile, while mother recovers health.  9 pages, List 17.

PURDY, Annie, wrote from Dandenong in 1899, advising that Alice Kathleen O’DRISCOLL will be taken back by her mother; currently in Sydney, doesn’t intend to take any more children.  5 pages, List 30.

PURVIS, John Mitchell, mother Maud, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906.  Monthly Return.  List 23.

PUTTYFOOT, Rose, given back to her mother in 1903 by nurse D. BROWN of Carlton, and given to nurse Bridge COX of Bendigo.  7 pages, List 48.

PYERS, James and Mary.  To adopt Arthur POTTAGE, mother Edith MILLARD.  Unregistered nurse Mary HARDY involved in case.  List 14.

PYKE, Eliza.  Adopts Arthur WATKINS, 1905.  List 2.

PYLE, Doris May, removed from nurse Mrs. Clara SIMPSON, Hawthorn, by mother Annie in 1901.  3 pages, List 38.

PYMAN, Mrs. Margaret. Rupanyup, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child of Grace HATELY, who was living with her.

PYWELL, Charles, Albert Park, adopted Elizabeth M.M. MOODY in 1904.  Incomplete file.  3 pages, List 51.

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QUAIL, Mrs. C. Clifton Hill, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one male child, unnamed. Given to grandmother Mary SWANSTON of Fitzroy.

QUELCH, Laura Ann.  Applies to adopt Gladys McKENZIE, mother Nellie, 1906.  5 pages, List 4.

QUICK, Amelia, Fitzroy, had one child under her care in January 1906.  Monthly Return, List 23.

QUICK, Annie, Fitzroy, nurse, has one child in her care.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

QUICK, Richard, Ballarat, applies to adopt Amy LILLINGTON, mother Hilda, in 1902.  3 pages, List 44.

QUIGLEY, Harriet. Exhibition St., Melbourne; nurse, has one  child. May/June/August 1900 Monthly Returns; ditto, March 1901 Monthly Return; ditto May 1902.  Lists 2, 33, 35, 8, 44.

QUIGLEY, Harriet.  Has child Alberta JOHNSON (born 1899) in 1904.  1 page, List 10.

QUILLIAN, Miss A. St. Kilda, registered as a nurse, 1893; had female child; mother is living with married sister.

QUIN, Frances J., mother Amelia, single, with a nurse.  October 1906. Monthly Return.  List 26.

QUINN, Francis James, mother Amelia Quinn, Princes Hill; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

QUINN, Herbert, in the care of a nurse, received from Ada, Albert Park.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

QUINNANE, Edna, mother Margaret, Romsey; in the care of a nurse.  February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.

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