Infant Life Protection Act Indexes A-E
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NAMES OF PEOPLE LISTED AND DETAILS PROVIDED.
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ABBOT, Mrs. John. Brunswick, has daughter Sarah Ann’s child Eric Roland which has died; mother has gone interstate. 1902, List 5.
ABBOTT, Annie, nurse, Burnley, has two children in her care. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
ABBOTT, Annie, Burnley, nurse, has 3 children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
ABBOTT, Elizabeth, West Brunswick, advised in 1899 that Mary ANGELO had taken back her baby Olive, then given her to another nurse. Her employment detailed. 7 pages, List 30.
ABOOZAID, Rose. Daughter of Rose of Melbourne. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return, List 1.
ADAM, Mrs. Mary. Braybrook, to adopt Clarence, child of Janet BLAIR in 1904; 4 pages, List 6.
ADAMI, Giovanni Valentino, mother Grace FULLER, born at house of Mrs. Elenor WISSING, South Melbourne in 1906. Fuller claimed she was married to Gustave Adami but it was after the birth. File contains marriage certificate and discussion on case. 13 pages, List 52.
ADAMS, Isabel, wife of George, Carlton, advises she had adopted Wilfred Kenneth McKENZIE, child of Kate of Windermere, Ballarat in 1900. 4 pages, List 35.
ADAMS, Fanny. In 1904, while living at Carlton, applied to become registered so she could take care of her sister Margaret TINKER’s illegitimate child, falsely registered as James Joseph PHILLIPS. Margaret came from Bushfield near Warrnambool. 22 pages, List 10.
ADAMS, Isabella, Carlton, adopted Wilfred Kenneth, child of Kathleen McKENZIE, and took money from child’s father John SKEWS of Ballarat. Reported by Miss GODFREY of North Melbourne as ill-treating the child, but case thrown out. Her own two children are with her mother in Ballarat. 20 pages, List 38.
ADAMS, Jane, wrote from Golden Square in 1902, has taken child Ada CRAWFORD. 4 pages, List 18.
ADAMS, Mary. Richmond, widow, 1894, took child Verdon Wallace ABSOLUM for her sister Mrs. WHITTAKER, but child died. 7 pages, List 6.
ADAMS, Nellie, gave birth to illegitimate child Reginald Adams in 1896; cared for by Sarah SLUICE of South Melbourne, but she was an unregistered nurse and was charged. 10 pages, List 28.
ADAMS, Victoria, came to Victoria from Tasmania and gave to an illegitimate female child at Nurse WILSON’s Private Hospital, Richmond in 1928. She advertised for someone to adopt the child and Stella BARTON nee HARPLEY came from Sydney with a friend, gave a false name and took the child away without signing the papers. The nurse advised police and media coverage followed. The friend subsequently returned the child. Stella’s ex husband later charged with a 1913 murder. The child was subsequently adopted by Mrs. W.H. SMITH of the Lonsdale Bakery, Pleasant Hills, NSW. 8 pages, List 42.
ADLER, Carl, adopted by uncle Frederick Adler of Murtoa in 1897, the mother, his sister in law, died in childbirth. 6 pages, List 28.
ADLER, Hilda Marie, adopted by watchmaker Heinrich Friedrich PETERING of Murtoa in 1897. 7 pages, List 28.
AGAR, Mrs. E., South Yarra, wrote in 1898, seeking exemption from registering as a nurse. The mother of the child FORGON was in an asylum, and the husband and children lived with her. List 1.
AH CUE, Lucy, 2 years, daughter of Sarah Hannah Lem CUE, Wangaratta, adopted by Stephen GON in 1902, her father’s cousin. 3 pages, List 43.
AIRD, Olive Emily, mother Mary, with a nurse in Prahran, June 1904 Monthly Return. List 54.
AIREY, George Powell, mother Frances Elizabeth, Auburn; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34.
AITKEN, Mrs., Prahran, wanted to adopt Olive Myrtle ALLEN, mother in W. Aust and about to be married. Police find the mother is to pay Aitken for doing so, which is not allowed under the Act. 1898. List 1.
ALSBURY, John M., father James, Fitzroy. With a nurse, June 1900 Montly Return, List 33.
ALDER, Mrs. Matilda, wrote from Northcote in 1899, advising she has child Robert SMITH, mother is her niece, and asking if he comes under the Act as he is over 2 years old. 4 pages, List 29.
ALDOWS, A. Brighton. Registered as a nurse in 1893, has a child, unnamed; new premises described. List 1.
ALDUS, Margaret A., Ararat, nurse, has handed illegitimate child Muriel W. BLACK to her father (named), 2 pages, List 6.
ALDUS, Mrs. Margaret Anderson, Mullock Bank near Ararat, nurse, advises that child Irene May DONELLY (dauther of Eliza) has gone to the Geelong Convent in 1903. 2 pages, List 50.
ALEXANDER, Helen, lady’s nurse, South Yarra, advised in 1906 that she is adopting Alexander Russell BILCOCK, over 2 years old. 5 pages, List 55.
ALEXANDER, Kate, Northcote, wrote in 1904 advising that she looks after the illegitimate child of her niece Kate WILKINS and asks if she needs to register. 3 pages, List 51.
ALLAN, Ida Mary, born 1902, adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Albert MORRIS, Footscray in 1903. Currently in the care of nurse Janet SHAW; mother gave false address. 6 pages, List 47.
ALLAN, Jane E., nurse, Windsor; has no child at present. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
ALLAN, William H., mother Gladys M., Carlton; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34.
ALLAN, William Henry, mother Gladys May, St. Kilda; in the care of a nurse, moved during month. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34.
ALLANSON, Mrs. Collingwood, has taken in child May Anderson SHIPP in 1901. 4 pages, List 38.
ALLANSON, Mrs. Collingwood, approached by a woman who said she was a South African journalist, married to a Colonel who was killed in the war, and asked to take care of a child called John DREW for a few days in 1902. This she does but the mother never returns. 3 pages, List 43.
ALLEN, Aileen May, mother Gladys May, Carlton; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return, February 1907. List 34.
ALLEN, Mrs. Charlotte. A nurse at Bendigo, with six children of her own. Had child Herbert STANLEY, who died in 1894; failed to report death. Circumstances reported by Mrs. E.G. McKENZIE , ‘Bona Vista’ View St. 4 pages, List 6.
ALLEN, Emily, nurse, complains about actions of local Sergeant J. PARSONS No. 2378 in taking away her Roll book unnecessarily in 1901; he is reprimanded. 8 pages, List 39.
ALLEN, Marjory, daughter of Amy, transferred from the care of nurse Marion COHEN to Caroline HERBERT of Burnley in 1900 but died shortly afterwards. 8 pages, List 32.
ALLEN, Mary Ella, with a registered nurse, mother Agnes, a dressmaker. Monthly Return, February 1899. South Melbourne. List 27.
ALLEN, May. With nurse in Fitzroy, although over 2 years old. Monthly Return, February 1907. List 34.
ALLEN, Olive Evelyn, mother Edith Ann, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return, February 1907. List 34.
ALLENDER, Mary Anne., Ballarat East, has Lucy MARSHALL’s child Ernest Allen in 1904. 3 pages, List 10.
ALLEYNE, Sylvia, wrote from Armadale in 1899, complaining of cruelty to her child by the registered nurse, Mrs. WITHERS of Richmond, because she is behind in her maintenance payments. Report on case. 7 pages, List 29.
ALLISON, Beatrice, mother Mary, Mulwala NSW; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34.
ALLISON, Mrs. David. Mornington, 1901; is to look after William Henry STANLEY while is mother Jane is ill, she is her sister, List 13.
ALLUM, Mrs., Brunswick, advised in 1900 that she had child Victor HASLER, son of Louise of Maldon. 4 pages, List 32.
ALLUM, Margaret. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893. Has a female child, unnamed. List 1.
ALSTON, Julia, widow, Korong Vale, for registration, 1905. 2 pages, List 51.
ALSTON, Mrs. S. Brighton, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had child of Emily BLACKER, but has been removed to Mrs. RAIN of Fitzroy. List 1.
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AMBROSE, Annie, widow, Carlton, applied for registration in 1903; refused. 3 pages, List 50.
AMOORE. Mrs. H.M. Ascot Vale, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had a female child, unnamed, which has now been given to Mrs. RADCLIFFE of Flemington, who has applied to be registered. List 1.
AMOORE, Harriet, Ascot Vale, had one child in January 1904; Monthly Return. List 25.
AMOORE, Harriet M., nurse, Ascot Vale, has two children in her care. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
AMOS, Gladys May, mother Dora Georgina, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34.
ANDERSEN, Caroline, Port Melbourne, nurse, had one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
ANDERSON, Alfred Wm, mother May, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34.
ANDERSON, Mrs. C., Port Melbourne, had one child in her care. Monthly Return, September 1900. List 36.
ANDERSON, Mrs. Edith, c/- Edwards Boat House, Princes Bridge, wrote in 1907, concerned that with a change in the Act, her 2 year old child, currently with Nurse MOORE will be taken in by the State. 4 pages, List 54.
ANDERSON, Ella, mother Mary of Moreland. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return. List 2.
ANDERSON, Emma, nurse, Footscray, had care of a child. August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
ANDERSON, Herbert, adopted by Frances and Colin McDONALD, Maryborough East in 1906. 3 pages, List 55.
ANDERSON, Margaret. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; had a male child, unnamed, which died. List 1.
ANDERSON, May, Port Melbourne, advised in 1903 that she has Lily Rose BOLWELL in her care for a month, her cousin’s baby. The father William is going interstate for work. The child then went to the grandfather Albert BAYFIELD. List 47.
ANDREWS, E. South Yarra, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child Ernest WOODWARD. List 1.
ANDREWS, E.A. Malvern, registered as a nurse, 1893; had two unnamed children. List 1.
ANDREWS, Jane, registered nurse, Allandale, admitted to Ararat Lunatic Asylum in 1900; had child Norman PROBERTS, now with maternal grandmother Mary Proberts. 9 pages, List 37.
ANDREWS, Neville, mother Violet, Melbourne, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
ANGELO, Olive, mother Mary, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
ANGOVE, Arthur O., mother Evelyn Maud, Daylesford; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34. See also ANJON.
ANGOVE, George Abels. Illegitimate child of Bessie Angove, died at unregistered nurse Margaret HOWARTH’s home at Eaglehawk in 1898. Witness Sarah BEALE names father. Bessie divorced and subsequently remarried William CARBIS. 25 pages, List 3.
ANGUS, Annie, Footscray, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
ANGUS, Annie, Sebastopol, formerly Footscray, applied for registration in 1907. Mothers of children previously in her care, Ethel TEMPLE and Hilda SCOTT want her to take them in again. 4 pages, List 58.
ANJON, Arthur Scolgoll, mother Evelyn Maud, St. Kilda; in the care of a nurse. Monthly Return February 1907. List 34. See also ANGOVE.
ANNETT, Kathleen Isabella, gave birth to Ivy May in 1905 at home of Mrs. Elizabeth SMITH, Warrnambool; child not registered in time. 4 pages, List 52.
ANSTIS, Ruby Phyllis, daughter of Elizabeth, adopted by grandmother Mrs. T. Anstis of Ballarat in 1906. 8 pages, List 24.
APPLEYARD, Elizabeth, advised police in 1903 that Elizabeth Myrtle HENRY had been removed from her care by Robert SCOTT and taken for medical attention. 4 pages, List 48.
ARCHER, Dorothy, with a nurse, died. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
ARCHER, Mrs Jane, South Melbourne, advised in 1903 that she had child Roy WILSON, mother a near relative, late of Tasmania. 3 pages, List 58.
ARDLEY, Joseph and wife adopt Lillia ?[ file not clear on child’s name. ] Mrs. EDWARDS had child firstly from Mrs. FULLER. 1898. List 1.
ARMSTRONG, Gracie Thelma, daughter of Alfred Joseph Armstrong of Malvern, adopted by James Herbert MOULE in 1906. 3 pages, List 53.
ARMSTRONG, Margaret, South Yarra, charged in 1899 with failure to register birth of child Alma Gladys McKENZIE, born in her house, within required time. Child’s mother Mary is living apart from her husband. 8 pages, List 30.
ARSCOTT, Mary Ann, registered nurse, St. Kilda, had one female infant in January 1906 Monthly Return. List 23.
ARSCOTT, Mary Ann, St. Kilda, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
ASH, William, mother Ida, Leopold, near Geelong; with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
ASHFORD, Sarah, Carlton, had two children in her care. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
ASHFORD, Sarah, Carlton, nurse, has three children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
ASHLEY, Annie. Nurse, Bendigo, hands child Lilian M. HARPER to her father, 1904, and resigns. List 16.
ASHLEY, Robert Augustine, born in house of his grandfather John Edward Ashley, Malvern in 1904 and not registered in time. The mother was Frances Louisa. 5 pages, List 51.
ASHTON, Annie. Widow, charged over death of illegitimate child Eileen Florence KENNEDY in her home; not registered as a nurse, 1898. 13 pages, List 2.
ASHWORTH, Stella, gave birth to illegitimate child William George, at her mother’s house at Inglewood in 1903; failed to register birth within required time. 6 pages, List 48.
ASKEW, Mary. Collingwood, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had no child when inspected. List 1.
ATKINS, Elizabeth, St. Kilda, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
ATKINS, Mary, Brunswick, nurse. Infant Harold McCulloch removed from her care by aunt Elizabeth McCULLOCH and given to Mrs. PALLOT of Mulwala NSW for adoption in 1897. List 1.
ATKINS, Mary, West Footscray, applies for registration in 1901. She is the wife of Samuel, a tanner, is illiterate, references on file. She has adopted Harold FLOOD, son of Blanche of Richmond. 10 pages, List 39.
ATKINS, Rose. Gave birth to illegitimate child in 1901 in house of Duncan McCALLUM, who is charged. List 14.
ATKINSON, Louise. Registered nurse, South Yarra, 1900. Has illegitimate child James SCOTT, son of Mary of Powong. Putative father named. List 3.
AULDIST, Rozina, Coburg, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
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BADCOCK, Percival, mother Ada, adoption by Mrs. Alice PETERSON of West Melbourne in 1900. Alice left for Sydney before police could interview her. She had previously adopted Olive Myrtle McVEAN, who had died. 9 pages, List 32.
BADGER, Edith, in the care of a nurse, mother Alice, Hawthorn. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BAGLEY, Nelly of Fitzroy. Applies to adopt Martha May FAULKNER, 3 years old, in 1899. 4 pages. List 2.
BAILEY, Annie. Richardson Street Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return. Had two children. June 1899 Monthly Return, List 3.
BAILEY, Annie, Abbotsford. Applied to be re-registered in 1904; in 1901 had children Isabella BESLEY of Bruthen (father named) and Kate VINE, grandmother Elizabeth Vine of Carlton. Despite references, her application was refused. 27 pages. List 6.
BAILEY, Edith, mother Marion, Broken Hill, with a nurse. Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.
BAILEY, Edith, mother Marian, Broken Hill, NSW; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34
BAILEY, Frederick, also known as WILLIAMS. Prahran, charged with failure to register birth of illegitimate child of Sarah STOREY within required time, 1898. 6 pages, List 2.
BAKER, Annie, gave birth to Margaret Hannah Winifred Baker at Fitzroy home of Martin STRETCH in 1904. He charged with failure to register the birth in time. 6 pages, List 48.
BAKER, Benjamin, East Brighton, adopted George William, son of Ivy SMITH in 1904; his wife is the mother’s cousin. 4 pages, List 42.
BAKER, Clara. Nth Fitzroy, registered as a nurse, 1893; had illegitimate child Dorothy HUNTER. List 1.
BAKER, Doris. Daughter of Josephine of Richmond. With a nurse. February 1900 Monthly Return. List 3.
BAKER, Elizabeth. Palmerston Street Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return. Has three children. June 1899 Monthly Return, List 1. Has two children. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
BAKER, Edith. Child of Rosa Baker. Left with nurse Mrs. Margaret SMITH in 1904; in 1905 she adopts the child and takes her to New Zealand. T.H. DARE of Auckland complains of their action. List 16.
BAKER, Eric, in the care of a nurse, received from Mrs. W. Baker, Kyneton. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BAKER, Mary, mother Mary, with a nurse at St. Kilda in January 1906. Monthly Return. List 23.
BAKER, Minnie, of Camberwell. Resigns in 1898 as nurse as she can’t afford to keep children, had Nellie STEWART. Complaint from A.M. DUCKER, visiting committee, Dept. of Neglected Children. Baker’s circumstances detailed. 11 pages, List 17.
BAKKER, Catherine, Eaglehawk, married, applied for registration as a nurse in 1902; has her deceased sister in law’s child Millie SCHUMAKER. 4 pages, List 43.
BALAAM, William M., son of Elsie, with a nurse in Footscray. August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
BALL, Mrs. A.L. St. Kilda, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child HARDING, which died in March. List 1.
BALL, William, and wife, Glen Iris, applied to adopt unnamed child (mother in Ballarat) in 1903, but find that nurse NIGHTINGALE of Coburg will not give the child up, so withdraw. 8 pages, List 49.
BALLAM, Mrs., Canterbury, nurse, advises she has 16 month old child of Elizabeth A. BROWNE, teacher, Glenferrie. 3 pages, List 35.
BALLAM, Rachel, Canterbury, she has child Agnes Maud LAYIFF, mother Agnes, in 1902. 7 pages, List 43.
BALLAN, Rachel. Nurse, she has child Alice H. DICKSON. 3 pages, List 5.
BALLARAT & DISTRICT. This list of names relates to women in Ballarat and suburbs who were registered as Nurses under the Act, and whose homes were inspected by local police between September and November 1899. The information consists of a name, full address, date of inspection of their house and a Remarks column which gives some information, such as the number of children, if any, in their care. Many of the remarks say simply ‘all correct’. List 30.
Ballarat – BALFOUR, Margaret; CLENDINNING, Annie; DRISCOLL, Julia; FORD, Elizabeth; HOLLOWAY, Emma; LEWELL, Jane; NAYLOR, Emma; NICOL, Mary; O’REILLY, Susan; SMITH, Frances; SMITH, Susan; TAAFE, Bridget; WEBSTER, Jane.
Ballarat East – BERRY, Ida; BRYERS, Revena; DUGHAN, Mary; ELLIS, Mary; FUHRMEISTER, Annie; GILBERT, Caroline; HAMMER, Elizabeth J; INKSTER, Jane; JONES, Elvira ; LEE, Grace; OAKES, Alice; OATES, Sarah; PATTON, Elizabeth; PINNEY, Martina J; ROACH, Ellen; SAMPSON, Harriett; SAVORY, Sarah; SMITH, Isabella; SMITH, Mary; STEPHENS, Mary Jane; WISE, Matilda.
Redan – CARROLL, Elizabeth E.
Sebastopol – KIMBERLEY, Christian
Wendouree – ALLEN, Matilda
BARBER, Frederick, born 1901, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
BARBER, Veronica M., born 1901, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
BARCLAY, Annie, nurse, Fitzroy. Has Thomas DILLON, mother Annie. Monthly Return October 1903. List 19.
BARCLAY, Annie, nurse, Fitzroy. Had Thomas Dillon; over 3 years old. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
BARCLAY, Florence Mary Helena, widow, Ballarat, to adopt Leslie James DAVIDSON, mother Isabella, in 1898. 3 pages, List 20. Report on death of child. 2 pages, List 21.
BARKER, Alberta Helena, gave birth to illegitimate child Bernice Ida at home of Kate MARTYN, Newmarket, in 1906, and subsequently married – BRUCKNER. Case against Martyn dropped. 6 pages, List 52.
BARKER, Essie M., mother Mollie, with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
BARKER, Essie May, mother Millie, King St., Melbourne, in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BARNETT, Mary Ann, Brunswick, adopted Alfred ANDERSON, son of Elizabeth in 1902. 4 pages, List 43.
BARNETT, Mary Georgina, St. Kilda, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
BARRETT, Ernest L. Died while in care of nurse Louise LEECH of Lilydale, 1901. List 11.
BARTLING, Mary, Collingwood, nurse, has one child. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
BASSER, Mrs. Ellen, nurse, Carlton, gave illegitimate child of Annie CLARKE to 19 year old Elfrida ROWE of Richmond in 1901 for adoption. She had called herself Mrs. GIBBS; neglected the child, arrested for larceny and child sent to Dept. of Neglected Children. 3 pages, List 39.
BASSETT, Hannah, Armadale; nurse, has no child at present. February 1907 Month Return. List 34.
BATEMAN, Percival L, mother Catherine Ethel, North Melbourne, in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BATEY, Adelaide, registered nurse, South Yarra, had one female infant in January 1906. Monthly Return. List 23.
BATEY, Adelaide, South Yarra, nurse, had one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BAXTER, Charles Allen, 15 months old, child of Annie, died at home of nurse Mrs. Elizabeth CLARK, Windsor, in 1900. 2 pages, List 37.
BAXTER, Mrs. Daisy. Applies for exemption; she is nursing her sister’s child Royston Walter DOBLE while his mother is ill. 1905. List 2.
BEADLE, Mrs. Emily, Brighton, adopted Eric Stanley SHEPHERD/SHEPPARD, mother Effie, in 1906. 4 pages, List 52.
BEAGIN, Sarah, Brunswick, nurse, has three children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BEAL, Daisy May, living with grandparents Elizabeth and Thomas PETTY at Outtrim in 1898. Assaulted by grandmother who then attempts suicide. Mrs. Sarah SPARGO paid to look after child. Daisy’s mother Annie writes from Sydney. 27 pages, List 18.
BEALE, Alfred Henry, born 1902, mother Jessie, Carlton, removed from a nurse and adopted by Mrs. Thyrza HILL of Gre Gre near St. Arnaud in 1903. 6 pages, List 48.
BEAMISH, Mrs. M, Fitzroy, wishes to adopt Robert FLEET, son of Gertrude of Warrnambool, in 1900. 3 pages, List 33.
BEARD, Mrs. E.A., Footscray, applies for permission to take unnamed child on holidays to relatives in Callignee in 1904; child is in her care. 4 pages, List 45.
BEASLEY, Mary, gave birth of illegitimate child Robert Maslen Beasley in 1899. Living at home of Mrs. BURNASS. Official Visitor under the Act, G. BINGHAM, alleges neglect, but medical advice disagrees. 8 pages, List 31.
BEATTIE, Mary Ann. Applies to be registered as a nurse, 1901. List 2.
BEAUCHELL, Isabella, with nurse in Fitzroy, although over 2 years old. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BEAZLEY, Henry. Charged with failure to register illegitimate child Arthur Edward Keith ANDERSON within required time, mother May. 10 pages, List 7.
BECKETT, Mary Ann. Nurse, Footscray. Has a child. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5. Ditto. Monthly Return November 1903, List 55.
BEGGS, Florence. Born 1900, removed from nurse by mother Alice in 1902, 4 pages, List 7.
BELL, Bessie, North Melbourne, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BELL, Emily, Richmond, nurse, has charge of a child. August 1906 Monthly Return, List 53.
BELL, Ethel, mother Jane, adopted by nurse Gertrude HOLE, Carlton in 1902, but died. 10 pages, List 44.
BELL, Hannah. Charged with failing to register birth of illegitimate child Daisy Hannah within required time, at Fitzroy in 1899. 5 pages, List 2.
BELL, John T. , mother Ada, Carlton, in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BELL, Joseph E., son of Sarah, with a nurse in West Melbourne, July 1899. Monthly Return. List 29.
BELL, Kate. Bennetts Lane, Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had an unnamed female child which she returned to the person who gave it to her. List 1.
BELL, Kate. Bennetts Lane, Melbourne. Nurse. Has no child at present. April 1899 Monthly Return, List 2. Ditto May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
BELL, Thomas, wrote from Ararat in 1899, has adopted Ivy Maude DUNSTAN, daughter of Olive, his son is the supposed father. 8 pages, List 31.
BELL, William G., mother Sarah Ann Rosina Wood of South Yarra, adopted in 1900 by Ivy Ellis Jones WOOD. Father Robert Ellis JONES gives permission; he’s a married man. His sister Mrs. BEARD mentioned. 20 pages, List 33.
BELLETTE, Roy, mother Florence (Bendigo), with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
BELLINGER, Myrtle,. Mrs. P. NELSON of South Melbourne wrote in 1900 re adopting her; mother Charlotte. Nelson had given birth to a stillborn child. 5 pages, List 32.
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BENNETT, Dorothy. Adopted by Mrs. Rose C. KOSKY of St. Kilda in 1902. List 12.
BENNETT, Flora, mother May, Carlton; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BENNETT, Jane, South Yarra, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BENNETT, Mrs Louisa, North Richmond, adopted Harry GRAY/GREY, born Northcote, from nurse Mrs C. ROBERTS in 1907, but was found to be eccentric, and the child was removed from her care. The mother of the child was sought unsuccessfully; at one stage she was a barmaid using the name Rennie ARENAS; the father was supposed to be Donald, a blacksmith. 18 pages, List 58.
BENNETT, Mrs. M. Brighton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had an unnamed child. List 1.
BENNETT, Minnie, illegitimate child of Mary from Tasmania, born in Salvation Army Home Melbourne 1899, died in home of nurse Mrs. NICHOLLS in 1900. 2 pages, List 37.
BENNETT, Veronica, mother Jannett, in the care of a nurse in Port Melbourne. Monthly Return, September 1900. List 36.
BENNIE, Albert Edward, mother Mrs. Susannah, Whitfield; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BENNS, Mrs. Sarah. Ballarat, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Frederick CHLUE. List 1.
BERNARD, Clara. Wrote from Ballarat East in 1904, has adopted Florence Edith DOBBIN, daughter of Christiana of Yendon. 3 pages, List 17.
BERRIGAN, Florence, wife of Daniel, Essendon, adopts Norman, son of Margaret HEFFERMAN in 1901. 4 pages, List 39.
BERTRIDGE, Albert, with a nurse in North Melbourne. January 1902 Monthly Return. List 54.
BEST, Albert Albury. Mother Edith, Fitzroy. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
BEST, Albert Anley, son of Edith, born 1899, adopted by nurse Mary Ann MORTON in 1902. 4 pages, List 44.
BEST, Emily, Echuca, advised in 1903 that she had taken in child Pearly SEEBRE [?]. 2 pages, List 58.
BETT, Eric Marshall Valentine, mother Ida, adopted by Elle POWELL, Brunswick in 1907. 4 pages, List 57.
BETTS, – Mrs., Hamilton. Had care of an unnamed child, given exemption from registering as a nurse, 1893. List 1.
BIBBY, Elsie, gave birth to William Bibby in 1904 at the home of Ruby ELLIOTT in East Melbourne. The child died and neither birth nor death was registered within the required 3 days, so Elliott was to be prosecuted, but case withdrawn as she believed Bibby was married. 9 pages, List 25.
BIGGS, Emma J. [BEGGS?] Spotswood, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BILCOX, Alexander Russell, mother May, South Yarra; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BILLINGTON, Mrs., Brighton. Complaint of Lady Visitor E. BENT, 1898, that she is unsatisfactory; 2 infants have died in her care and a third is delicate. Roll Book on file. 29 pages, List 3.
BILLINGTON, Elizabeth Mary, implicated in false information provided re birth of Horace Cyril BENNETT in 1903; mother Mignonette Mary FITHALL prosecuted. 14 pages, List 47.
BILSBURY, Ethel May, mother Christine, Northcote; with a nurse at Coburg. Monthly Return February 1902. List 43.
BILSON [BELSON?] Mrs. Janet. Port Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Dorothy GRANT. List 1.
BIRCH, Dora. Infant daughter of Agnes Birch, died 1894 while in care of nurse Mrs. KNIGHT of Geelong. 3 pages, List 3.
BIRD, Sarah, Northcote, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BIRDSALL, John. Removed from nurse Mrs. Edith JAMES, Caulfield, in 1902 by grandmother Mrs. E. BIRDSALL of Eganstown, Daylesford.
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BIRT, Mrs. M., Ballarat, advises child Maud Evelyn CURTHOYS has been removed from her care, 1907. 2 pages, List 55.
BIRT, Mary Ann. Child removed from her care by mother, 1906. 1 page, List 4.
BIRT, Mary Ann, Ballarat, advised child Violet POLKINGHORNE removed from her care, 1906 2 pages, List 55.
BISH, Annie. Port Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child Maud FITZGERALD. List 1.
BISH, Annie, Port Melbourne, had two children in her care. Monthly Return, September 1900. List 36.
BISH, Annie, Port Melbourne, nurse, has two children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BISHOP, Alice Louisa. Niece Alice PARKER came from Rushworth to her house to have her illegitimate child Alice Louisa PARKER in 1904; charged with failure to register birth within 3 days. 8 pages, List 10.
BISHOP, Bertha, West Brunswick, applies for registration in 1906. 3 pages, List 25.
BISHOP, Clara, Cottlesloe Beach WA, left her child Florence STONEY with nurse Mrs LAW, Windsor, in 1904. In 1909 Law contacted the police department to say she hadn’t received maintenance for some time, and can’t keep the child. Clara was now married to George Bishop, who wouldn’t accept the child. Poignant letter from Clara on file. 14 pages, List 58.
BISHOP, Mrs. Emma, Carlton, wrote in 1906 that she was adopting Mary KELLY, daughter of Emily of Frankston. 4 pages, List 52.
BISSON, S., nurse, Fitzroy, has M.F. RHODES, grandmother A.C. Monthly Return October 1903. List 19.
BISSON, S. Adopted Mary F. RHODES, received from grandmother A.C. Rhodes of Benalla, 1904. List 15.
BISSON, Sophia S., Richmond South, nurse, has charge of a child. August 1906 Monthly Return, List 53.
BISSON, Sophia, Richmond, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BISSON, Sophia, nurse, Clifton Hill, reports in 1908 that her adopted daughter Florrie has been interfered with by Francis O’DONNELL, working at Robertson’s grocery store. Very detailed report; no prosecution. 12 pages, List 58.
BLACK, Kathleen Adair, removed from care of nurse Bridget C. HUNT, Carlton in 1902 by mother Grace Rachel Black and subsequently died. 6 pages, List 47.
BLACKBURN, Stella, mother Violet, grandparents at Maryborough, adopted by Clara PAVEY, California Gully, in 1898. 10 pages, List 21.
BLAINEY, Ann, Brunswick, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BLAIR, Lilian, Pyramid Hill, applied to adopt Iris ELLIOT, daughter of Ethel in 1903. The child is with the Salvation Army at Bendigo. Report states Blair is single, 18 years old, and living with her uncle on a farm. Refused. 7 pages, List 50.
BLAKE, Ellen, Footscray West, applied for registration in 1903. 3 pages, List 49.
BLAKE, Mary. Collingwood, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Elizabeth CONNINGTON. List 1.
BLANDY, Monica M., mother Sarah, Yea; died while in care of nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BLUE, Eliza. Wrote from Port Melbourne in 1906. She has her sister Mrs. Alice NOLAN’s baby; mother is in hospital. Asks that she not be required to register under the Act. 3 pages, List 4.
BLUNK, Mary, Canadian, Ballarat, reports death of infant Lindsay GREAVES while in her care in 1906. 2 pages, List 22.
BLYTHE, Margaret, living just outside Chinese Camp at Maryborough in 1894, applies to be registered under the Act, has the child of prostitute Sarah BAILEY. 4 pages, List 28.
BOADLE, Kate, nurse, Geelong, informs police in 1899 that Lionel Schubert GLENN was removed from her care by his aunt Elizabeth BARBER and taken to his mother Florence in Fitzroy. Police investigate. 6 pages, List 32.
BOAK, John and Clara, Mount Clear, advised in 1903 that they had adopted Victoria MILDREN, daughter of Caroline, Ballarat. 5 pages, List 58.
BOLGER, C.A., nurse, Richmond, living apart from husband in 1899, suspected of immoral behaviour, man found in bedroom. Mrs. ROBERTSON, living with her, found drunk; had her own child boarded out to her, unsuitable. 5 pages, List 30.
BOLGER, Charlotte, nurse, Richmond, investigated for taking money for the care of Clarence LOVE in 1901, after child has died. The father HERLIHY lives with his son in law Denis DINES at Geelong. 11 pages, List 37.
BOLTON, Rosie, Preston, adopted illegitimate child of Ella Marion STAMP in 1904, 3 pages, List 6.
BOND, Alice Maud Mary. Gave birth to illegitimate child at Murroon in 1898. Father James prosecuted for failure to register in time. 6 pages, List 19.
BOND, H. Footscray, nurse, 1904. Child Thelma MARTIN is removed from her care by mother Alma, of Stawell. List 16.
BOND, H.E., Footscray, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BOOTH, Agnes, nurse, Collingwood, charged with drunkenness in 1905 and registration cancelled. She had adopted child Dorothy Mary TERRY, daughter of Annie Elizabeth of Abbotsford. Child removed and Thomas TENNANT and wife apply for her; they had recently lost a daughter. 11 pages, List 38.
BOOTH, Mrs. Susan, Casterton, advised in 1905 that she has given back Gordon Stark DAVIS to his mother, now Mrs. Edith KIPPING. 4 pages, List 46.
BOOTHMAN, Edward B., Hawthorn, charged in 1896 with being the occupier of a house in which an illegitimate child, Effie Eileen McCARTHY was born, and not registering it within 3 days as required. Mother Margaret lives with him. 7 pages, List 26.
BORRIE, Jessie, born 1901, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
BORRIE, Jessie, born 1901, removed from nurse in Carlton in 1904 and given to Mrs. HASLAM for adoption. 9 pages, List 50.
BORSMAN, Mary. Daughter of Hannah of Sandringham. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return, List 2.
BOTTRELL, John and Jane, California Gully, to adopt Frederick Proud McKELLAR, mother Jane Cameron McKellar, in 1898. 6 pages, List 20.
BOULTON/BOWLTON, Clara, of Warracknabeal. Had child Mary Lillian CHATHAM, mother Justine, in 1905. 3 pages, List 6.
BOUNDY, William, born 1898, son of Mabel Chivers Boundy, removed from nurse Frances EDWARDS, Diamond Creek in 1901 and adopted by W.P. SCOTT, draper of South Yarra, reputed father. 8 pages, List 39.
BOURKE, Mrs Elizabeth, Violet Town, advised in 1903 that she had child Muriel Joy BLACKLEY, mother Marie, a widow. 7 pages, List 58.
BOURKE, Mrs. Elizabeth of Violet Town, applies to register as a nurse in 1907. 4 pages, List 2.
BOURKE, Norman C., mother Ellen, with a nurse in Footscray, August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
BOVER, Sarah A., Footscray, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BOWEN, Violet Casey, removed from care of nurse E.J. FALCONER, Cheltenham, by mother Mary in 1895. 4 pages, List 22.
BOWEY, Esther, West Melbourne, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BOWN, Rose, wife of John, Collingwood, applied for registration in 1905; refused. 9 pages, List 47.
BOX, Fanny, nurse, had one child, 1899. July Monthly Return for Richmond. List 29.
BOXSHALL, Caroline, gave birth to illegitimate child at her sister Mrs. Jane COATES house in 1901; not registered in required time and husband Robert Coates charged. List 39.
BOYES, Florence M., mother Mrs. Florence A., Carlton, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
BOYLE, Martha, wife of Thomas, Sale, adopted Gladys May GILMORE, child of Elizabeth, in 1903. 3 pages, List 47.
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BRACE, Dorothy Mary, illegitimate child, file re death of [born 1897, death not registered] at nurse Mrs. Mary A. ALDRED’s home, Back Creek, mother Rosa BRACE, in service at Moama. Child died of gastroenteritis. List 1.
BRADFORD, Rachel, widow, Benalla, applied for registration in 1906; references on file. 5 pages, List 55.
BRADLEY, Frances, wife of Joseph of Murchison. Applied in 1901 to take child Florence Amiel MICHEL, whose mother has died, and was a widow living with Peter Michel. List 2.
BRADLEY, Henrietta, wrote from Fitzroy in 1900, applying to be registered as a nurse. Police report she is the second wife of Henry, bricklayer, and much younger, and they came from Whittlesea recently. She is illiterate and the request is not granted. 12 pages, List 32.
BRADLEY, Thomas, mother M., Pyalong; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BRADY, Alma, mother a widow at Goorambat, adopted in 1907 by Mrs Maude Annie SMITH, wife of William John of Burnley, and formerly the widow of Constable ROSS. 4 pages, List 56.
BRADY, Annie, widow, North Melbourne, ex hotel keeper, applies for registration in 1905, has Violet May SEWARD, child of Augusta. Application refused. 4 pages, List 38.
BRADY, P.M., Geelong East, 1906; is adopting Vincent Creighton HORSNEY, [HORNSEY?] child of her sister who has died, 4 pages, List 22.
BRADY, Veronica, in the care of a nurse; received from nurse CLAYTON, Whittlesea. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BRAITHWAITE, Mrs. M. Balaclava, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child BURNS, given to father Mr. KERNEY of Tasmania. List 1.
BRAND, Mrs. Margaret. Port Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Mona Eileen MORGAN. List 1.
BRANFIELD, Christiana. Illegitimate child of Mary, adopted by grandmother Mrs. Joseph BRANFIELD of Ararat in 1901. List 14.
BRAUEN, Daisy, Fitzroy, nurse, has two children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BRENAN, Bernard, mother Mary c/- Mrs. Goldspink, St Joseph’s Home; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BRENT, Ellen , Princess Hill, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BRETAG/BREITAG, Wilhelm. Fathered child Wilhelmina Ada PROPOSCH, mother Ada, which was adopted by Agnes GRASKE of Dimboola in 1907, 2 pages, List 11.
BREW, Freda Mary, Ballarat, 1899. Advises she has taken over care of Ivy FORD, child of Ethel. Her son is the child’s father. 2 pages, List 17.
BRIGGS, Jessie, daughter of Elizabeth now Mrs. DUNFORD, adopted by Mrs. Margaret WATTS of Highett in 1906. 6 pages, List 53. Further file, 2 pages, List 54.
BRIGGS, Octavia, nurse, Fitzroy, has child Cyril McKINNON, mother Helen B., Monthly Return October 1903. List 19.
BRIGGS, Octavia, nurse, Fitzroy, had one child in her care; March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
BRIGGS, Sarah, widow of Inglewood, applies to be registered, 1905, so she can take care of child Alice Mary NEEDS. The mother has died; father Henry of Korong Vale. 9 pages, List 2. Death of child, another file. List 16.
BRINSMEAD, Annie and Alexander, Ballarat, apply to adopt Ellen May McDONALD, child of Mary, in 1904. 8 pages, List 9
BROADBENT, A. East Brighton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had children Thomas Chapman MITCHELL, Francis Joseph RYAN (mother Annie removed him), Mary B. AITCHISON, (mother Annie removed her), Bernie Margret JONES (mother Sarah received him), Minnie JONES (unnamed mother removed her), Leslie BOLT, (mother a servant at Clunes) who died. List 1.
BROCK, Gertrude, illegitimate child of Emily, died in 1895 at home of Mirra[?] HUNTER, St. Kilda West, an unregistered nurse. Police find mother was wet nursing the child of Mr. WILCOCKS in St. Kilda and the child was previously with Mrs. Annie SMITH of Moore St. Fitzroy, also unregistered. 12 pages, List 22.
BROMALL, Emily daughter of Emily, with a nurse. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5. Ditto Monthly Return November 1903. List 55.
BROOKES, Mrs. Elizabeth, Hawthorn, registered nurse, 1899, had one child. Monthly Return October 1899. List 31.
BROOKMAN, Rose, nurse, North Melbourne, had one child. January 1902 Monthly Return. List 54.
BROSMAN, Mary. Daughter of Hannah of Sandringham. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return, List 3. With a nurse, May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
BROSMAN, Mary, mother Hannah at Sandringham, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
BROSNAN, Mary. With a nurse. June 1899 Monthly Return.
BROUGHTON, Mrs. Christina, Longwood. Applied for registration in 1902. Has Margaret Ann BUCKLEY, daughter of her friend Bridget, a married woman, of Violet Town. 8 pages, List 20.
BROWEN, Evelyn, adopted by Mrs. HOWARD of South Yarra in 1900, taken from nurse Mrs. C. ELLSLEY. 3 pages, List 36.
BROWN, Amelia, mother Annie, Diamond Creek, adopted in 1904 by Mrs. Henry ROSE of the same place; her
only child had died a few years ago. 4 pages, List 42.
BROWN, Annie. Mother Eliza of Glenferrie. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
BROWN, Daisy, Carlton, registered nurse, had 1 child in her care. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31
BROWN, Daisy. Carlton, nurse, had two children. May/August 1900 Monthly Returns, List 2 and 35.
BROWN, Daisy, Carlton, nurse, had four children in her care. March 1904 Return, List 41.
BROWN, Daisy, nurse, East Brunswick, advises in 1905 she has Keith MULREAN, son of Bessie of Albury NSW. 4 pages, List 45.
BROWN, Daisy, North Fitzroy, took in infant Myrtle Lillian KENNY to nurse in 1906. Mother gave a false name and absconded and child was made a Ward of the State. Police track mother and find her real name was Emily CURTIS and her parents lived at Bairnsdale. Emily was of ‘distinctive appearance’ – described. 14 pages, List 55.
BROWN, Doris, child of Annie, married woman, was removed from nurse Mary BERKERY, Eaglehawk, by child’s aunt, Kathleen MATHIESON/MATTHEWSON. Child now with mother who is with her father Patrick MASTERSON, near Inglewood. 1897. List 1.
BROWN, E.J., nurse, Ballarat, advised in 1907 she had received Alexander George PAIN, son of Mary. 2 pages, List 56.
BROWN, Elsie, Born 1900, mother Jane Elizabeth of South Melbourne. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 11.
BROWN, Grace, died at home of registered nurse Mrs. E. JONES of Carlton in 1897. Mother Bridget Brown was at Kyneton. Police ascertain that her birth was not registered by Mrs. SHAW of Carlton, where she was born, but she has gone to Sydney. Inquest says died of improper feeding. 9 pages, List 27.
BROWN, Herbert F., child of Katherine, Yarrawonga, with a nurse in Fitzroy in January 1906. Monthly Return, List 23.
BROWN, Janet. Ballarat, 1905, adopts nephew Thomas William TASKER. List 16.
BROWN, John, born 1905, illegitimate son of Lottie, is being cared for by Mrs. SKINNER of Carlton as his mother is in hospital. 3 pages, List 45.
BROWN, John Whitfield and wife Mary Elizabeth, of Footscray. To adopt Rose LENNY, child of William Barrington and wife Matilda, in 1901. List 14.
BROWN, Leslie, mother Jane Elizabeth, with a nurse, August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
BROWN, Mrs. M., Benalla, nurse, advised in 1907 that child John COTTER had been removed from her care. 2 pages, List 52.
BROWN, Mrs. M., Benalla, nurse, advised in 1907 that he has George LARKAN, son of Maud. 2 pages, List 52.
BROWN, Martha, widow, Benalla, applied for registration in 1906; references on file. 5 pages, List 53.
BROWN, Martha, Benalla, advised she has John Albert WAGNER, son of Albert, in her care in 1906. 2 pages, List 53.
BROWN, Mrts. Martha, Benalla, advised in 2907 that she has Allan KIRWIN, son of Minnie of Bobinawarrah. 2 pages, List 56.
BROWN, Stella, adopted by Nurse HART in Ballarat in 1907; mother Annie. List 11.
BROWN, S.A. East Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; had an unnamed male child. List 1.
BROWN, Sybil. Gave birth to illegitimate child in 1904; Robert BURNS of Ascot Vale charged with failure to register birth within 3 days; nurse Mary KIMPTON present at birth. 5 pages, List 10.
BROWN, Thomas of Collingwood. Charged in 1899 with failure to register birth of illegitimate child Thomas Brown DEVLIN, son of Mary, within required time. 8 pages, List 2.
BROWN, William C., mother Adelaide, in the care of a nurse in Port Melbourne. Monthly Return, September 1900. List 36.
BROWN, William, died while in care of nurse Ann Elizabeth ROBERTS in 1904. Coroner casts suspicion on her sister, Isabella Mary ROGERS. Two other infants had died, one of whom was Edward JACKSON. Large file outlining inquests, requesting Roberts to retire as a nurse and her request to adopt Frank M. GARNHAM. List 42.
BRUCE, Gladys, mother Margaret, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BRUCE, Teresa, mother Delia, to be adopted by Nellie and George F. WOTTON of Carlton in 1902; father named. 4 pages, List 43.
BRYAN, Jane, Hawthorn, resigns as nurse in 1900, roll book on file shows she had cared for Eric STEWART, mother Jessie, Balwyn, father (?) George BLOOD of Ringwood; child Evelyn May MILLER, mother Helen Elizabeth and Henry LITTLE, father Arthur. 6 pages, List 36.
BRYANT, Mrs. Selina, Northcote. Took in neighbour’s child Lilia Pausey HEWITT in 1896. Child’s birth was registered under name of BRENNAN, father Edward Alfred, but parents not married. Mother Frances Dorothy Hewitt was living with her sister Mrs. LAURENCE. Bryant cared for it for 12 months, but child died. As she was not a registered nurse she was taken to court and fined. 8 pages, List 24.
BRYSON, Charles F., child of Doris, with a nurse in Fitzroy in January 1906. Monthly Return, List 23.
BRYSON, C.S., mother D.A., no address given; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BUCHANAN, Emily, born Geelong West, adopted by William H. KAVANAGH in 1906; his son is the father. List 53.
BUCKLEY, Mary Frances (Miss), to adopt John PARSONs, 1901. Nurse Mrs. CANE. List 14.
BUDD, Richard Henry and wife Emily Jane, Ballarat, adopt William Henry HENNESSY, son of John a miner, whose wife has left him with their children. A girl of five is also adopted by Budd. 3 pages, List 38.
BUDGEON, Mrs. Prahran, 1898. Adopts Arthur Leslie GATES, mother Mary. 6 pages, List 17.
BULGER, Mrs. E. , Specimen Hill, Bendigo. A registered nurse, she wants to adopt Florence WRIGHT in 1902. 6 pages, List 18.
BULL, Annie C. Adopted by SHORT family in 1905. List 16.
BULLEN, Eleanor Jane, Back Creek, listed as a nurse in October 1893; no further details given. List 1.
BUNCE, (or BURNS), Beatrice Barker. With a nurse in January 1902 Monthly Return. (No entry in birth indexes.) List 4.
BUNCKE, Carl George, and wife Sarah Jane, adopted Margaret Mary McCANN, born in Adelaide to mother Elizabeth, in 1900. 4 pages, List 33.
BÜNGER, Minna Lillian, child of Annie, Williamstown, with a nurse. Monthly Return November 1903. List 55.
BUNTINE, Frederick Smith. Son of Lillian of Mirboo. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return, List 2.
BUNTINE, Sylvia Smith, mother Lily of Carlton, died in 1900 at home of registered nurse Mary YOUNG in Diamond Creek. 3 pages, List 35.
BURCHELL, Philip J., mother Martha, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BURGE, Sarah. Footscray, takes sister’s child Roy COTTLE in 1902, as she is in last stage of consumption. List 5.
BURGESS, Charlotte, failure to register birth of illegitimate child Harold Stivey Burgess at Fitzroy in 1898, within required time. 10 pages, List 20.
BURKE, Thosia (?), Coburg, advised in 1900 that she has adopted niece Mary Catherine Burke, 17 months. The mother has left the father in South Melbourne and gone to W.A. with her own mother. 3 pages, List 32.
BURN, John T., mother Nellie, Albert Park; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BURNESS, Julia, charged at Flemington in 1899 with failure to register birth of illegitimate child, Robert Maslin BEASLEY, mother Mary Howard Beasley, within required time. 9 pages, List 29.
BURNS, Beatrice Barbara, with a nurse. Monthly Return October 1903. List 19.
BURNS, Beatrice Barber, with a nurse in January 1904. Monthly Return, 1 page. List 25.
BURNS, Beatrice Barber, given to nurse by Miss JAMES, Prahran. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
BURNS, Beatrice Barber. With a nurse in February 1904 Monthly Return. 1 page, List 10.
BURNS, Bruce, with a nurse at North Melbourne. January 1902 Monthly Return. List 54.
BURNS, Levana, with a registered nurse at South Melbourne, mother Jane of Jumbunna. Monthly Return, February 1899. List 27.
BURNS, Margaret. Richmond, registered as a nurse, 1893; had James L. IRONS, son of Bessie; child died. List 1.
BURNS, Mary. Auburn, applies to register as a nurse in 1894, her husband is a gardener, she has two children of her own. Has Elsie DOWLING, the illegitimate child of her sister Annie. 6 pages, List 6.
BURREN, Deborah, nurse, Northcote, had one child. January 1902 Monthly Return. List 54.
BURTON, Leslie, removed from nurse R. DAWSON, Carlton, in 1906 by mother Emily and adopted by Mrs. J. SCOTT of South Melbourne. 5 pages, List 46.
BURRELL, Margaret. West Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Louisa E. McCRAE, who died. List 1.
BURREN, D., Northcote, nurse, has two children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BURROWS, Amy, Ellen, wife of F.G., Port Melbourne, applies for registration; has child Arthur BISH in her care; mother is Esther SMITH. Subsequently withdraws application. 4 pages, List 45.
BURTON, Emma Mary, laundress, North Carlton, applied for registration in 1903; refused. 5 pages, List 50.
BURTON, H.C., North Melbourne, child removed from her care in 1902. 4 pages, List 7.
BURTON, Honora Cecilia, West Melbourne. Has one child. June 1900 Monthly Return, List 33.
BURTON, Honora C., Carlton, nurse, had four children in her care. March 1904 Return, List 41.
BURTON, Honora Cecilia. Charged with manslaughter of infant Thomas ALGER who died in Sale in 1904. Child had been left in her care in Melbourne by parents Louise (nee LANGFORD) and Thomas, who subsequently took it to Sale. Burton had combined with fellow nurse Margaret HENNESSY to look after several infants. File gives details of these two women and police belief in their innocence. 72 pages, List 17.
BURTON, Martha. Amess Street Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return, List 2.
BURTON, Martha. File covering 1894-1899 includes her original application to be registered as a nurse; the deaths of children Mary Agnes REILLY, daughter of Agnes of Upper Murray, Mary ROSS, daughter of Mary Jane, and Maria DUNN [mother not given]; also the removal of Edith WILSON by her grandmother Jane of St. Kilda and Fanny SCHULDT by her mother Elizabeth and the child of Florence BROPHY of Alexandra. Martha’s husband Archibald was a bricklayer. 46 pages, including two letters from Burton. List 1.
BURTON, Martha Jane, widow, East Brunswick, applies to be registered. Police report she was previously registered and charged with neglect, and refuse application. 14 pages, List 2.
BUTCHER, A.M., mother Myrtle, South Melbourne; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BUTLER, C.A, father John, Diamond Creek; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BUTLER, Mary. Advises in 1898 that she has taken on the care of her daughter Catherine’s illegitimate child Agnes; resides at Horsham. Presumed father named. 3 pages, List 6.
BUTLER, Mrs. T., wrote from Bendigo in 1899, wished to adopt sister’s illegitimate child Leslie Jones ROYLANCE; other sister, Mrs. HOUGHTON also mentioned. 12 pages, List 30.
BUTLIN, Mary. Nurse, Footscray, has a child. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5. Ditto. Monthly Return November 1903. List 55.
BUTLIN, Mary, Footscray, nurse, has two children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BUTTON, Mrs Lillian, Carlton, advised in 1907 that she had adopted Oswald PAVITT, son of Annie. 5 pages, List 57.
BUTWELL, Blanch, Traralgon, advised in 1907 that she had taken in her sister Anna’s child Phyllis Olive LINNEY. Anna had been deserted by her husband 2 year ago. 4 pages, List 56.
BUZZA, Elizabeth, Eaglehawk, a registered nurse, she had no child in October 1903 return. No further details given.
BYLES, E. Prahran, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Clyde LINDSAY. List 1.
BYRNE, Alice, received from Nurse Jebb; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
BYRNE, Essie. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed. List 1.
BYRNE, Gladys S., daughter of Josephine, Brunswick, adopted by mother’s sister Mrs. M. STEWART. 5 pages, List
BYRNE, Mary. Applied to be registered as a nurse, living in Abbotsford, husband Martin is a labourer, they have 5 children. 6 pages, List 11.
BYRON, Rupert, mother Mary, Toolern; with a nurse at Coburg. Monthly Return February 1902. List 43.
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CADDY, Albert George, adopted by Charles T. SMITH, blacksmith, Bendigo, in 1907. His mother had died. The Smith’s had adopted another child some years ago. 4 pages, List 57.
CADZOW, Bruno William, born 1899, died at home of nurse Jean BALL, Clifton Hill in 1900. Mother Jessie is a sister; relatives at St. Arnaud. 6 pages, List 37.
CAELLI, Mrs. Catherine and Bernard, Redesdale, advised in 1907 that they had adopted Joseph McGRATH, child of her sister Julia. 6 pages, List 57.
CALLAGHAN, Detta, daughter of Kate of Linden Nth Geelong. With a nurse in Footscray. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5.
CALLICK, Ruby Alice. Daughter of Florence Lidia. With a nurse in Melbourne. May 1899 Monthly Return, List 2.
CALLICK, Ruby Alice, handed over to her father John ANWIN of Fitzroy, by nurse Charlotte CARR of Coburg in 1901, after mother (who had recently married WEIDERMAN) failed to pay for her keep. Letter from Anwin on file; a quite detailed report. 24 pages, List 39.
CAMERON, Mrs. E. Richmond, nurse, had Edward, son of Eliza BRAYBROOK of Loch, Gippsland in 1901. Monthly Return. List 14.
CAMERON, Eliza, Richmond, nurse, has charge of a child. August 1906 Monthly Return, List 53.
CAMERON, Eliza, Richmond, nurse, had one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CAMERON, George. Windsor, charged over failure to register birth of illegitimate child of Catherine MALONEY/MOLONEY within required time, 1898. 6 pages, List 2.
CAMERON, Kate, Carlton, advised in 1903 that she had adopted her sister Annie O’BRIEN’s child James. 1 page, List 50.
CAMERON, William James, with a nurse. Received from nurse Hannah KING, North Melbourne. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CAMM, Elizabeth. Bruthen, nurse. Child Harold Norman Mitchelson TRAILL removed by father Harold Keilor MITCHELSON, parents now married, 1904. List 15.
CAMM, Robert and Elizabeth, Glenferrie. File re attempts to adopt out their female infant in 1897. W.J. SHOLL, chemist, Collingwood is one applicant; negative comment about him. A second is Thera GAINSBERG, Clunes, who is living with Dude STANTON and has negative comments recorded against her. 14 pages, List 48.
CAMPBELL, C. South Yarra, registered as a nurse, 1893, but had no child at inspection. List 1.
CAMPBELL, Gladys May, mother Jessie, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CAMPBELL, Harriet, Doreen, has been nursing child Victor William MORAN, and in 1902 advises that she and husband Thomas will adopt him. He is a fruit grower in Diamond Creek district and the child is nearly two years old. 5 pages, List 44.
CAMPBELL, Mrs James, Brunswick, adopted Daniel ROFF, son of Mary of Richmond in 1903. 4 pages, List 58.
CAMPBELL, Jean, mother, Nellie, Footscray; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CAMPBELL, W.G. Coburg, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed, which she had adopted. List 1.
CANE, Mrs., registered nurse, wrote from East St. Kilda in 1899 advising she has child Mellie NEWLING. 6 pages, List 31.
CANN, Annie, fined for being the occupier of house in which illegitimate child Rosanna Anderson YOUNG was born, of Edith YOUNG, Middle Park, and not registering birth within 3 days as required. 1898, List 1.
CANN, Elizabeth. A registered nurse, she is found drunk at Bendigo in 1900. Her registration is cancelled and children in her care given to fellow nurse Mrs. BROPHY of Barnard St. 8 pages, List 4.
CANNING, Veronica May, mother May, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
CANNING, Veronica May, daughter of Mary of Fitzroy. With nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
CANTY, Edward, mother Elspeth, Prahran; with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
CARDINALI, Henry, Northcote, charged with failure to register illegitimate birth of Daphne Margaret HIRST, child of Margaret Hirst and himself, within 3 days. 1899. List 1.
CARDWELL, Lilian, widow, gave birth to illegitimate child Victor Henry in Catherine MURPHY’s private hospital Esperance in 1907; child registered as ANDREWS but not within 3 days as required. File re prosecution of Murphy. 7 pages, List 56.
CAREY, Mrs., Armadale. Child Mary Louisa LENNAN died in her care in 1896; she is unregistered; court case. 10 pages, List 25.
CARL, John and Maria, Bendigo, apply to adopt daughter Harriet Mabel’s illegitimate child in 1904. 5 pages, List 51.
CARLISLE, Ivy. Interstate arrangements to forward her to her mother in Melbourne, but foster parent decides to keep her. 2 pages, List 6.
CAREY, Rupert H., mother May, Coburg; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CARLE, Mrs. Annie, Prahran, asks in 1903 if she can take another child in, already has two in her care. 4 pages, List 47.
CARLYON, Sydney Lynch, removed from nurse D. BURREN of Northcote in 1905 and adopted by Mrs. Susie SWAIN of Albert Park. 8 pages, List 21.
CARPENTER, Annie, Fitzroy, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CARPENTER, George Rupert, in the care of a nurse, received from Miss STEWART, Presbyterian Home. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CARPENTER, Mrs. M.A., Balwyn, wrote in 1903 about the delay in approving her new home for registration; she had been at Hawthorn and had care of Florence and Nellie SMITH. List 50.
CARR, Charlotte. Coburg, nurse. May 1899 Monthly Return. List 2.
CARR, Charlotte. Coburg, nurse, 1901 Monthly Return shows she had Alice P. CLEAVER, daughter of Hannah PEARSON of Sale. List 14.
CARR, Charlotte, Coburg, nurse. Had two children in her care. Monthly Return February 1902. List 43.
CARR, Eric Francis, son of Catherine and Richard, adopted by SUE KEE, medical herbalist, in 1903. 4 pages, List 58.
CARR, John William, mother Ruth Ann,West Melbourne; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CARROLL, Angella, born 1897, child of Alice of Port Fairy, with a nurse in November 1898. Monthly Return. List 28.
CARROLL, Angella. Daughter of Alice of Port Fairy. With a nurse. February 1900 Monthly Return. List 3.
CARROLL, Jeanie, Carlton, nurse, had one child in her care. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
CARROLL, Margaret. Collingwood, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had two male children, unnamed. List 1.
CARROLL, Michael J. Born 1898, mother Annie E. Carroll, with a nurse at May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
CARSON, M. North Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; name struck off register. List 1.
CARTER, Mrs. Florence, Footscray, applied in 1902 for registration, had child William DELAHUNTY whose mother had died; Mrs. Jane GLEW subsequently took in the child and father. 4 pages, List 43.
CARTER, Mrs. S. Brighton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had an unnamed child over three years old. List 1.
CARTER, Sarah, widow, Stawell East, applied for registration in 1905. 4 pages, List 48.
CARTER, William, illegitimate child, died in 1895 while under the care of registered nurse Jane SCHRADER, Ballarat; no suspicious circumstances. List 58.
CARTLEDGE, C.J., mother T., Ballarat; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CASSELLS, Mrs. Julia charged with neglecting to notify police department re adoption of John Ackarry HARRIS, son of Mabel, 1896. 11 pages, List 3.
CASTLES, M. wrote from Richmond in 1900, applying to adopt infant child of friend Margaret GORDON who has died. 5 pages, List 32.
CATT, Henry, Richmond, plumber, advised in 1900 he had adopted his sister’s twins Victor and Walter. 5 pages, List 36.
CAVANAGH, Mary Beatrice. Illegitimate child, born 1904, Arthur BENTON living with mother. List 16.
CAWLEY, Emma. Rathdown Street Carlton. Nurse, has child/ren. April 1899, June 1899 Monthly Returns, List 2; has one child, November 1899 Monthly Return, List 31. Has child May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2. Has child, June 1900 Monthly Return, List 33. Has one child, August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35. Has one child, March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
CAWLEY, Nurse, Carlton, in 1906 asked that Miss Annie Maria SMITH be ‘adorse’ (endorsed?). She has her daughter, a year old, her parents wish to take it home to Castlemaine but want the fact kept secret. The reputed father Arthur HARRIS is dead. 2 pages, List 53.
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CHADWICK, Daniel. In the care of a nurse; received from nurse Jane CROXFORD, Fitzroy. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CHALK, Florence. Richmond, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had Annie, 7 year old illegitimate child of Emma SMITH, and Elsie M. Clarke, illegitimate child of Julia CLARKE.
CHALLENGER, Winifred Ada, birth registered by father in 1902, living at Tortoise Head off French Island; not married. 5 pages, List 44.
CHALMERS, Violet May, mother M.G., South Melbourne, in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CHAMBERLAIN, Alice A, nurse, South Melbourne had charge of a child. Monthly Return, February 1899, List 27.
CHAMBERLAIN, Alice A., Footscray, registered nurse, had one child in July 1899. Monthly Return. List 29.
CHAMBERS, Ethel, Ascot Vale, nurse, had one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
CHAMBERS, Ethel, Ascot Vale, reported in 1907 that Albert HATTON was accidentally scalded and was now in hospital. 3 pages, List 33.
CHAMBERS, Lucy. Gave birth to illegitimate child Doris in home of Catherine ENGEL in 1907. Child not registered within 3 days as required, so Engel fined. Doris adopted by Turner OLIVER of Prahran. 10 pages, List 11.
CHAMBERS, R.H., Sth Melbourne, applied for registration in 1907; wants to take in her grandson Vance Verne Chambers. 4 pages, List 56.
CHAPLIN, Mrs. Ann, widow, dressmaker, Maryborough, applied in 1900 to be registered as a nurse, is taking in Elizabeth Ann Tett Chaplin, who is her stepdaughter’s child. She cancels the registration some months later. 5 pages, List 32.
CHAPMAN, Edith A., wrote from East Brunswick in 1904; wants to take in sister’s illegitimate child without being registered. 3 pages, List 24.
CHAPMAN, J.B. Nurse, Footscray, has child of Elizabeth PUMPA in 1905, but has not been paid, seeks to resign. List 16. CONNECTION FOUND.
CHAPMAN, Jessie, nurse, South Melbourne, had charge of three children Monthly Return, February 1899, List 27. CONNECTION FOUND.
CHAPMAN, Jessie B., nurse, Footscray, has two children. August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
CHAPMAN, Jessie B., nurse, Footscray, has one child. November 1903 Monthly Return, List 55.
CHAPMAN, Jessie B. Nurse, Footscray. Has four children. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5.
CHAPMAN, Jessie B., Percy St., Footscray, advises in 1899 she has adopted Florence Emeline HILLMAN, daughter of Augusta of Drysdale. 3 pages, List 28. CONNECTION FOUND.
CHARLES, E. South Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed. List 1.
CHARLESWORTH, Herbert, mother Ellen, with a nurse, August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
CHARTERS, Elizabeth. Collingwood, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one child, unnamed. List 1.
CHEAIL, Frederick William and Frances Amelia, South Melbourne, applied to adopt Eileen HERMAN, daughter of Edith in 1907. 3 pages, List 52.
CHEGWEDDEN, Sarah, Euroa, married, applied for registration in 1905; had Margaret Byers EINSPORN, daughter of Anna Louisa of Strathbogie, and wishes to adopt her. Local police suspicious that money has changed hands. 16 pages, List 51.
CHEN KEE, Agnes, Melbourne, applied to adopt unnamed child in 1907. She is married to Thomas TOYE and hasn’t seen him since 1903, is living with Chen Kee; 2 letters from her on file. 6 pages, List 52.
CHEVERLEY, Olive Louisa, mother Ellen, Hawthorn, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
CHESTER, Sarah, widow, gave birth to Harold Thomas Chester in Fitzroy in 1899. She was living with Henry SECOMB, who was charged with failure to register birth within required time. 7 pages, List 28.
CHIDLEY, Mary, Fitzroy, occupier of a house in which the illegitimate child of Violet DEAN was born in 1906 and false information given at birth registration. No prosecution, as Dean told her she was married to Edward DAWSON, the father of the child, but she was living apart from her husband. 4 pages, List 24.
CHIRGWIN, Eliza Jane, charged with giving false name when she left her infant with nurse M.A. JOHNSON, Fitzroy, in 1906, then removed him and took him to hospital where he died. 17 pages, List 53.
CHRISTENSEN, Herbert Basil, adopted by aunt Nellie KELLY, Bendigo, in 1902. 5 pages, List 43.
CHUGG, Mr. R., Russell St., Melbourne, in 1902 writes a reference for Mrs. LOCKHART of Fitzroy, who wants to be registered as a nurse; her daughter is in his employ. Report states her house unsuitable. 3 pages, List 45.
CHURCHILL, Mary, Ward of the Dept of Neglected Children, 10 mths old in 1906, died at residence of unnamed foster parents in Ballarat; undertakers bill on file. 5 pages, List 22.
CLARK, Amy. Gave birth to illegitimate child at Queenscliff in 1899, at home of John BURN. 7 pages, List 17.
CLARK, Charlotte, Bendigo St. Prahran, applies to be registered as a nurse in 1893. 2 pages, List 20.
CLARK, Mrs. Edith, Brunswick, wrote in 1900, wishes to take in child Charles John FENN, the mother is a widow, and she is the aunt. 6 pages, List 33.
CLARK, John, mother Sarah, St. Kilda; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CLARK, John H.S., mother Marie M., Moonee Ponds, with a nurse. Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.
CLARK, John H.S., mother Maria M., Moonee Ponds; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CLARK, Mrs. M.A. St. Kilda, registered as a nurse, 1893, had one male child, unnamed. List 1.
CLARK, Myrtle May. Grandmother Mrs. G. CLARK of Punt Rd., Richmond wishes to adopt her, 1902; child died. 3 pages, List 17.
CLARKE, Annie, single, 24 years, West Melbourne, applied for registration in 1904. Report states she was from Casterton and formerly worked at Hamilton, and was being used as a front by nurses BURTON and HENNESSY whose registrations had been cancelled. 6 pages, List 51.
CLARKE, Charles J., in the care of a nurse; received from Miss HOSKINGS, Collingwood. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CLARKE, Mrs. E. A registered nurse at Windsor, she asks permission to take child Charles Allen BAXTER on holiday with her in 1899. 5 pages, List 6.
CLARKE, Rose, pregnant to C.H.W. DENSTON of the Chamber of Manufacturers, gave birth in 1905 at home of Mrs. Isabella PEGG, Collingwood, claiming to be married. Investigation of case, letter from him to Pegg on file. 16 pages, List 45.
CLARKE, Ruth. Daughter of Annie, her address not given. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 and June 1899 Monthly Returns, List 1.
CLARKE, Ruth, adopted by Mrs. WILLIAMS of Fitzroy in 1901; she is a midwife, whose husband is a printer. Ruth is 3½ years old. Nurse Eleanor COPLAND of Carlton reports handover. 6 pages, List 39.
CLARKE, Stanley James, son of Mary of West Melbourne, removed from nurse Jane MOORE of Footscray in 1902 and taken to Sydney. Her parents live in Albury and do not know about the child according to her friend Beatrice WALKER. 8 pages, List 44.
CLASSON, Alma Dorothy, adopted by father’s brother Charles Classon, Northcote in 1905. 4 pages, List 38.
CLASSON, Mary Ann, adopts Edna Classon in 1905, one of twins whose mother has died. 4 pages, List 38.
CLAXTON, George. St. Arnaud, registered as a nurse, 1893; had Richmond Leslie TYSON who died. List 1.
CLAYTON, L. Prahran, registered as a nurse, 1893; had left the district on inspection. List 1.
CLAYTON, Madge. Nurse at Whittlesea, 1906; fails to notify police that she has child Violet BRADY, daughter of Mrs. Annie, servant, West Melbourne, father in South Africa. 2 pages. Subsequently adopts male child of Edith M. PLOWRIGHT. 2 pages, List 4.
CLAYTON, – Nurse, Whittlesea. Reports receiving babies Nellie ESPOSITO and Ruby May WELCH in 1907. 2 pages, List 58.
CLEAVER, Alice Pearson, mother Harriet PEARSON, Sale; with a nurse at Coburg. Monthly Return February 1902. List 43.
CLEGG, Catherine, wife of Henry, Carlton, adopted Catherine LINDSAY in 1897; incomplete file. 3 pages, List 48.
CLEMENTS, Sarah, St. Kilda, had charge of a child. Monthly Return November 1898. List 28.
CLIFF, Evelyn M., mother Mary, with a nurse. Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.
CLIFF, Eliza Mary, mother Mary Ellen, Burwood; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CLIFFORD, Agnes, Carlton, registered nurse, had 1 child in her care. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
CLIFFORD, Agnes. Carlton, registered as a nurse, but has no child at present. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
CLIFFORD, Kate, wife of Patrick, labourer, North Carlton, applies for registration as a nurse in 1901; has Mary Kingston EDWARDS, daughter of Mary. Registration refused and child given to another nurse. 7 pages, List 39.
CLIFFORD, Sylvia, mother Alice. With a nurse in Melbourne; May 1899 Monthly Return, List 2.
CLINTON, James Thomson, in care of nurse, received from Mr. DRIVER, Fitzroy. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CLOUGH, Doris, in the care of a nurse; received from Mrs. CRISP, Livingston Homes. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COATES, Mrs. S. Burnley, registered as a nurse, 1893; has children Alice BULLOCK and James Freman BIRD, son of Emily of North Melbourne. List 1.
COCKBILL, Henry. His housekeeper Minnie GRAY gives birth to illegitimate child Charlotte Mary there in 1906, claimed to have been married to him. 9 pages, List 53.
COCKSHUTT, William, of Hobart Tasmania, charged in 1907 with failure to register Ralph, illegitimate child of Alice Maud BIGGINS at South Yarra within required time. 4 pages, List 57.
COFFEY, Margaret, Balaclava. Daughter Annie gave birth to illegitimate child Margaret Nellie in her home in 1901, ladies nurse Ellen BERRY in attendance. Investigated for failure to register birth in required time, but no prosecution. 9 pages, List 37.
COGGINS, Frederick H.C., mother Rose A., Richmond, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
COLBERT, Frederick Joseph, son of Catherine, adopted by Catherine and John James FULLER of Carlton in 1900. 9 pages, List 33.
COLBERT, Frederick Joseph, son of Catherine, with a nurse, August 1900 Monthly Return. List 35.
COLE, Mary, Richmond, received child Albert Henry SPENCER from his mother Gertrude; she subsequently writes that his real name, and hers, is COLVIN. List 12.
COLE, Stanley, son of Louisa, adopted by Joseph and Mary DAVIS of Ballarat South in 1898, dies shortly afterwards, not suspicious. 4 pages, List 20.
COLE, Mrs. W.C., of Fitzroy, adopts Dorothy, daughter of Mabel MANZIES of Richmond, in 1905. 6 pages, List 7.
COLEMAN, Ethel Louisa, daughter of Isabella of Tallarook. With a nurse. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2. See also COLMAN.
COLEMAN, Myrtle, mother Loveday M., Ballarat, with a nurse in Footscray. August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
COLEMAN, Priscilla Jane, Port Melbourne, applied for registration in 1901, has child Bertha May GARNETT. Changed mind, and was to join husband interstate, which child went to orphanage. 7 pages, List 38.
COLES, Mrs. Harriet. Ararat, registered as a nurse, 1893, has child of Annie LEIGHTMAN. List 1.
COLLARD, Ethel, mother Mary, South Yarra; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COLLARD, William, mother Mrs. May, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906. Monthly Return. List 23.
COLLIER, Esther Helena, born Bacchus Marsh 1906, mother Mrs. Annie COOK, married to Robert Eason Cook but living apart from him and with Rupert Collier, who is charged with failure to register birth in time. 6 pages, List 46.
COLLIER, Ethel E., nurse, North Melbourne, had one child. January 1902 Monthly Return. List 54.
COLLINGBURN, Annie, widow, Footscray, 67 years; applies in 1905 to register as a nurse, 13 year old grandson lives with her. Concern over her age. 7 pages, List 21.
COLLINGS, Leonard, adopted by aunt Louisa PAYNE, Richmond, 1904. 5 pages, List 51.
COLLINGWOOD. 1894 correspondence re the objections of Lady Visitors to the work involved in inspecting nurses’ homes and children. Names mentioned: C. RUMSLEY, Mrs. MEADOWCROFT, Congregational Parsonage, Abbotsford, Mrs. DAVIES, 24 Cambridge St. 16 pages, List 3.
COLLINS, Bernard, mother Lavinia, Ballarat; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COLLINS, Elizabeth, Windsor, nurse; has no child at present. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COLLINS, Ellen. Rosslyn St., West Melbourne. Nurse, has no child at present. April 1899 Monthly Return, List 1.
COLLINS, Emily. Correspondence over whether her aunt Mrs. E. MORLEY of South Melbourne, has to register to take care of her child William Collins, in 1897. 15 pages, List 6.
COLLINS, L., mother M., High Camp Plain, in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COLLINS, Mrs Mary, Ballarat, advised in 1907 that she had adopted Maud Evelyn CURTHOYS, mother formerly of Cobden. Report identifies father of child. 4 pages, List 56.
COLLINS, Nancy, Williamstown North, applied for registration in 1903; wanted to adopt Bernadetta CALLAGHAN, daughter of Catherine, born Geelong. Negative report on her character and that of her daughters, and application refused. 8 pages, List 46.
COLLINS, William Milne, 16 months, died suddenly at aunt Ellen MORLEY’s house at St. Kilda in 1898; son of Emily. Report. 2 pages, List 42.
COLMAN, Ethel L. Daughter of Isabella of Tallarook. With a nurse. June 1899 Monthly Return, List 2. See also COLEMAN.
COLTON, Mrs. James. Wrote from Port Albert in 1904, is to adopt her niece Susan Elizabeth Maud FISHER who is currently with nurse Mrs. Ada HOLLINGSWORTH. 3 pages, List 17.
COLVILLE, George, born 1899, mother Elsie Mary, adopted by Lydia PAGE, Armadale in 1900. 7 pages, List 58.
COLVIN, Albert H., with a nurse. Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.
COMBE, A., South Melbourne, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COMBEN, George James, son of James, Burnley, taken in by grandmother as mother has died. 3 pages, List 47.
COMMERFORD, Richard, mother Beatrice, Carlton, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
CONDON, Rose, died in 1904 while in care of Mrs. Selina GEORGE of West Melbourne; natural causes. Child’s mother had died and guardian Robert GIBSON of Omeo had arranged for Mrs. A.M. WATSON of South Melbourne to take her, but she returned her and George had taken her in, although not registered. George subsequently applied to adopt Walter J. GREENWOOD, child of Ethel, Omeo; police not favourable, but adoption went ahead. File includes name of father of Greenwood. 23 pages, List 46.
CONLON, Mrs. B. Fitzroy, registered as a nurse, 1893; has an unnamed female child. List 1.
CONNELL, F.V., mother M., Carlton; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CONNELLY, Ilene. Daughter of Catherine. With a nurse in Melbourne. May 1899 Monthly Return. List 2.
CONNOLLY, Ilene, daughter of Catherine. With a nurse in Coburg. February 1902 Monthly Return. List 43.
CONNORS, Agnes. Daughter of Winifred of Carlton. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return. List 2.
CONQUEST, Margaret, Prahran, nurse had one child in her care. June 1904 Monthly Return. List 54.
CONQUEST, Margaret, Prahran, nurse, had one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CONYBERE, Mrs. A. Northcote, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had no child on when inspected. List 1.
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COOK, Mrs. F.M. Ascot Vale, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child Harold McINTYRE. List 1.
COOKE, Ambrose Herbert, mother Martha, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906. Monthly Return. List 23.
COOLEY, Mr. and Mrs., Kensington, advised in 1905 that they had adopted Mary TURNER from the Foundling Hospital, Broadmeadows. 4 pages, List 48.
COOPER, Ellen. Wangaratta, 1900, to take child Edward MORRISON, List 13.
COOPER, Kate. Wrote from Brunswick in 1897; married, four children, applies to be registered, wants to take her sister’s illegitimate child Francis J. DILLON. 5 pages, List 5.
COOPER, Mary Jane. Nurse, Carlton, has three children, March 1901 Monthly Return, List 8. Has one child, August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
COOPER, Mary Jane, Fitzroy, nurse, charged with neglecting to keep her Roll Book up to date in 1901, suspected of being a baby farmer. She has Kate DEVLIN and her infant living with her and four other babies, William ROSS, Mary Ellen Peloless O’SHEA, Muriel COLLINS and Vera A. CAROLAN. 20 pages, List 39.
COOPER, Nurse, Carlton. Albert Foster BERTRIDGE is removed from her care by mother Rose in 1902. List 12.
COPAS, Mary, South Melbourne, nurse, had three children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COPELAND, Eleanor. Madeline St. Carlton. Nurse. April 1899 Monthly Return. Has two children, June 1899 Monthly Return, List 1. Has two children, May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
COPLAND, Eleanor, Carlton, nurse, had two children in her care. March 1904 Return, List 41.
COPPIN, Mrs. Fanny. North Fitzroy, registered as a nurse, 1893; has Francis James ATKINSON, illegitimate child of Lilian.
CORNISH, Martha, Brunswick, had one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CORRIGAN, Alfred. Son of Mary of Fitzroy. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return. List 1.
COTTER, Mrs. Jessie, Carlton, took in Ernest and Ellen, children of Mrs. Ellen NOLAN of Won Won near Yarram in 1902. As she was unregistered, police prepared prosecution case, but discovered a sordid tale. Their mother was the stepdaughter of Joseph NOLAN, who forced her to marry him in order to avoid prosecution; he had been living with Ellen’s mother Margaret nee MONCRIEF, and had several children by her. She was the widow of Thomas S. REYNOLDS. A large file, with several birth and marriage certificates etc. List 62.
COTTER, Patrick. With a nurse in March 1901 Monthly Return, List 8.
COTTLE, Esther, nurse, had one child, 1899. July Monthly Return for Richmond. List 29.
COUGHLIN, Martha. Daughter of Martha. With a nurse. February 1900 Monthly Return. List 3.
COULSON, Ruth, removed from nurse Mrs. S. RILEY, Fitzroy in 1905 by grandmother Mrs. E. Coulson of Ballarat and placed with her sister Annie JENNINGS. 4 pages, List 38.
COUSINS, Mrs. Mary of Kensington, applies in 1907 to adopt her daughter Ruby’s illegitimate child Leonard; she has since married R. BUX. Father of child named. 4 pages, List 2.
COVERDALE, Helen, Richmond, applied for registration in 1904. 3 pages, List 6.
COWEN, Daphne C., mother Cecilia, Fitzroy, with a nurse in Fitzroy. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
COX, Emily, Brunswick, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COX, Ivy Pearl, mother Rhoda Maud, born in house of grandmother Maria Cox, Brunswick in 1904 and not registered in time. 8 pages, List 46.
COX, Maria, Hotham Hill, nurse, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COX, Maria, Richmond, nurse, has charge of a child. August 1906 Monthly Return, List 53.
COYLE, Euphemia, Brown Hill Ballarat, registered as a nurse in 1896. In 1899 Thomas Patrick RYAN, illegitimate and in her care, died. The inquest jury recommended her licence be cancelled as the child was poorly clad. 5 pages, List 26.
COYLE, John, mother Kate, with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
COYLE, John, mother Kate, Elizabeth St Melbourne; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
COZENS, Alice. Gave birth to illegitimate child Albert in Horsham in 1898. Living with KILPATRICK, who is charged with failure to register birth in time. 2 pages, List 21.
CRAIG, Charles, mother Ellen CARIG, [misspelt??] Northcote, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
CRAINE, Alice May, Flemington, nurse had one child. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
CRAMPIN, Mary D., Hawthorn West, registered nurse, 1899, had one child. Monthly Return October 1899. List 31.
CRAMPION, Mary D., Hawthorn, registered nurse, has child Irene WESTON. In 1899 Lady Visitor reports insufficient sleeping arrangements; report on. 7 pages, List 29.
CRAVINS, Emma. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; had an unnamed male child, List 1. Note: Surname unclear.
CRAWFORD, Norman R., mother Jessie, single, with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
CRAWFORD, Norman R., mother Jessie, Port Melbourne; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CRAYTHORN, Nellie. Yarrawonga, 1901, is to look after Leo Patrick KELLY, child of Norah. List 13.
CRESWICK, Russell G., mother Wilhelmina, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
CRIBBS, Roy, mother Marnie, with a nurse at South Yarra in January 1906. Monthly Return. List 23.
CRIDGE, James Matthew, 2 years, handed to aunt Mrs. Lizzie WHARTON of Auburn by nurse, 1907. 4 pages, List 52.
CRINIGAN, Mary. With a nurse, March 1901; mother Rose. Monthly Return. List 8.
CROFT, Edward. Wrote from Elmhurst in 1906. His daughter had had an illegitimate child, and needs to go to hospital as she is ill. His nephew’s wife Mrs. Thomas HOMFRAY is willing to care for the child temporarily, and he asks police permission for this to occur, which is granted. 4 pages, List 4.
CROSS, Mary Ann, single, Carlton, applied for registration in 1907. Refused. 7 pages, List 57.
CROSSLEY, Mrs. Mary Ann, Raywood, applied to register, wishes to take in Patrick Moylan DERRICK, 18 month of son of Amelia, who wants to go into service, 1901. Application refused. 6 pages, List 38.
CROWTHER, Elizabeth. Applies to be registered, 1904. List 15.
CROXFORD, Jane, nurse, Fitzroy. Has G.J. Stewart HEPBURN, father Thomas, and Arthur NELSON, mother Edith, Monthly Return October 1903. List 19.
CROXFORD, Jane, nurse, Fitzroy, had three children in her care; March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
CROZIER, Linda. Daughter of Ethel. With a nurse. June 1899 Monthly Return, List 2.
CROZIER, Linda, mother Ethel at Richmond, with a nurse inCarlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
CUFFE, Mrs Frances Irene, of Carlton, seeks to adopt Muriel LANGTON, born 1905, mother Charlotte, in 1906. She has previously adopted Norman MILLER, son of Agnes. 5 pages, List 4.
CULA, Mrs. Isabella, Collingwood, applies to be registered as nurse in 1905, includes references from Mary Ann McDOUGALL and Effie GRAHAM; she is a nurse with a large midwifery practice and away from home a lot, so registration refused. 9 pages, List 45.
CULLIN, Joseph, son of Ellen Louisa, adopted by Sarah ROSE, Korumburra, in 1904. 3 pages, List 51.
CULLUM, Mary, Carlton, adopted Albert BEAUGLEHALL, son of Isabella of Portland, in 1907. Report that her husband is the likely father. 12 pages, List 57.
CUMMING, Annie, Windsor, nurse; has no child at present. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
CUNNINGHAM, Joseph. Charged with failure to register birth of illegitimate child of Edith BISHOP at Brunswick in 1899 within required time. 9 pages, List 3.
CURRIE, Eliza, registered nurse, came from Geelong to Balaclava in 1899 and failed to keep roll book up to date; Ruby KING, child of Elizabeth, had died previous year. 10 pages, List 30.
CURTIN, Beatrice, Melbourne, widow, applied for registration in 1906. Refused, she was running a boarding house. List 55.
CURTIN, James, Richmond, wrote in 1906 that his wife had given birth but was very ill, and a friend, Mrs. Arthur SOUTER had taken in child to care for it, without any fee. She was an old friend of his wife; wife subsequently died and Souter continued to care for child. Both are members of the Salvation Army. 7 pages, List 24
CUSHEN, Blanche. Prahran, nurse, had three children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
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DALBY, Joseph, Burnley, advised in 1907 that he had adopted Amy Janet JOHNSTON, 4 years; her mother was dead and her grandfather John in Perth is unable to support. 4 pages, List 57.
DALENBERG, Mary, Kew, nurse, has two children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DALENBURG, May. Kew, nurse, had Frank Holiday HIGGINS in 1901. Father Frank HOLIDAY, mother Susan HIGGINS. Monthly Return. List 14.
DALEY, Annie, nurse, South Melbourne, had charge of a child. Monthly Return, February 1899. List 27
DALEY, Annie, nurse, Footscray, had children. August 1900 Monthly Return, List 35.
DALEY, Mrs. Kate, South Melbourne, advised in 1907 that she has adopted her grand-daughter Margery Daley. 4 pages, List 56.
DALEY, Mary Ellen, mother Ellen, South Yarra; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DALRYMPLE, Sarah nee BARRIE, widow of Robert, gave birth to illegitimate child in 1901 and failed to
register in time. 8 pages, List 42.
DALTON, Mrs. E.C., Brunswick, wrote in 1906 re child Mary SULLIVAN and Joseph O’Neil BOWDEN, the latter of whom she has adopted and her dispute with a local policeman. 15 pages, List 54.
DALTON, Norman. Son of Annie of Abbotsford Convent. With a nurse. February 1900 Monthly Return. List 3.
DALTON, S.H., blacksmith, Koondrook, advised in 1903 that he was adopting grandchild Violet Laurel May SMITH, whose mother Annie had died. 4 pages, List 48.
DALY, Gertrude, gave birth to illegitimate child Frederick John in her father John Phillip Daly’s house, South Melbourne, in 1906 and kept it secret from him until police found out. 9 pages, List 55.
DALZIEL, Mary Ann. Writes in 1906 that she has taken back her child Gladys from Nurse WIDDOWSON. 2 pages, List 3.
DAMYON, Bruce, child, taken by father in 1895 and handed over to Mrs. GLANFIELD of Windsor, who then applied to be registered as a nurse. His wife didn’t know about it and takes Glanfield to court to get child returned to her. They had been involved in an unsuccessful divorce case. 4 pages, List 22. CONNECTION FOUND.
DANCE, Wilhelmina, daughter of Mary, born 1902, adopted by Mrs. C. TURNBULL, widow, Fitzroy in 1905. 6 pages, List 21.
DANIELLS, Arthur Grosvenor, clergyman, and wife Mary E., adopt Arthur Grosvenor ANGUS, born 1896, child of William Ferguson Angus in 1897. Subsequently fail to have child vaccinated and are taken to court. 19 pages, List 28.
DARBY, Harry. Son of Mabel. With a nurse in Melbourne; May 1899 Monthly Return.
DARVELL, Minnie, of Malvern, applies for registration as a nurse in 1905. 8 pages, List 6.
DAVENPORT, Mrs. Margaret, Carlton, daughter a barmaid, adopted Reginald CLEINE, one of illegitimate twins born 1904, but the mother later reclaimed the child after the sibling died. 4 pages, List 42.
DAVEY, Cyril, mother Louisa, single, (Albury NSW) with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
DAVEY, Cyril, mother Louisa Davey, Albury NSW; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DAVEY, Eliza Catherine. Father William Morton DAVEY. With a nurse. June 1899 Monthly Return.
DAVEY, Eliza Catherine, father William Morton Davey, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
DAVEY, Elizabeth. South Melbourne, 1904. Applies for registration, then changes mind. List 16.
DAVEY, Ileen May. Born 1903 to mother Caroline Annie MADDOX nee HALL, who had been deserted by her husband and was living with Reg DAVEY a baker of Footscray. Detailed report on her background after failure to register child within 3 days. List 14.
DAVIDSON, Elizabeth, Collingwood, nurse; has one child. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
DAVIDSON, Ernest, mother Jane, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
DAVIDSON, Janet Grace. Daughter of Jean of Carlton. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899, June 1899 Monthly Returns. With a nurse, May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
DAVIDSON, Sarah, widow, Coburg, for registration; references on file. Not recommended. File damaged. 4 pages, List 53.
DAVIES, M.A. Wallington, 1904. Has adopted Margaret HOSE, her son is the father of the child. List 15. (See entry for DAVIS)
DAVIS, Alfred and Minnie. Apply to adopt Jessie Marion KORNMAN, her niece, whose mother has died and whose father is George. 6 pages, List 4.
DAVIS, Eileen Maria, born Fitzroy 1904. Mother Adeline Edith MUIR gave birth in house of her father William and married child’s father Charles Gordon DAVIS next day. Birth not registered within 3 days, her father charged. 10 pages, List 17.
DAVIS, Mrs Jane, Carlton, advised in 1907 that she had adopted Grace McRAE, daughter of Jennie, Castlemaine. Father identified. 6 pages, List 57.
DAVIS, Lexie May, in the care of a nurse, received from Mrs. Davis, Fitzroy. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DAVIS, Mrs. M. Fitzroy, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed, which was removed by mother.
DAVIS, Mrs. M.A. of Wallington. Adopted Isabel, child of Maggie HOSE in 1903; in 1904 her son George has married Maggie, and she wants to return their child to them. 3 pages, List 6. (See entry for DAVIES)
DAVIS, Violet, returned to her mother Edith by nurse Susan BOOTH, Casterton, in 1905. List 48.
DAWKINS, Francis. With a nurse in Footscray. Monthly Return January 1904, List 5.
DAWKINS, Mary, had illegitimate child Francis at Mrs. PEDDLE’s home, told her she was a married woman; no prosecution. List 5.
DAWSON, Edward, mother Una DEAN, single, with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return List 26.
DAWSON, Edward, mother Una, Carlton; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DAWSON, Edward, adopted by Harriett and Charles BYRNE of Brunswick; grandmother was Mrs. HOWARD. 8 pages, List 56.
DAWSON, John Clifford, mother Lydia, Brunswick, in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DAWSON, Rosetta, Carlton, nurse, had two children in her care. March 1904 Return, List 41.
DAWSON, Rosetta, Carlton, had four children in her care. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
DAWSON, Rosita, Carlton, has five children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return List 34.
DAWSON, Sarah. Footscray; registered nurse; has a child. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5.
DAWSON, Sarah, Footscray, has one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DAY, Jane of Richmond. Illegitimate child William SMITH born to mother Mary Elizabeth Smith in her house in 1898 and not registered in time. Mary born Rokewood c.1877. 15 pages, List 18.
DAY, Margaret. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; has one female child, unnamed.
DAY, Mrs. M., Macarthur Square Carlton, applied to register in 1897; this is an incomplete file. List 48.
DAY, Thomas, of Hawthorn. Asks in 1906 if an old friend, Mrs. GALE, needs to register, as she is minding his twins; their mother died giving birth. 3 pages, List 3.
DEACON, Doris J., mother Isabella, with a nurse. Monthly Return August 1906, List 53.
DEACON, Mrs Isabella, South Preston, applied to adopt her daughter’s child Doris in 1906. 2 pages, List 55.
DEAN, Jack Raymond, ‘adopted’ in 1899 by Mrs. L. BARKLE, matron South Yarra Rescue Home, on behalf of the Methodist Mission. She will care for him for 3 years then put him up for adoption. Mother of child is Marion Dean. 5 pages, List 32
DEAN, May, Carlton, nurse. Has a child. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2.
DEAS, Leonard, with a nurse, died. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
DEEGAN, Annie Josephine, illegitimate child of Annie and William DENT, died at Geelong in 1900. 6 pages, List 32.
DEER, Margaret, South Melbourne, applied for registration in 1903, wished to take in Beatrice May TURNER, daughter of Beatrice. She is housekeeper for her stepfather John WILSON. 4 pages, List 50.
DEGMER, E. Nurse, child Leslie TYACK removed by Louise WHITCROFT, who is to adopt him, in 1901. List 14.
DEGNAR, Edith, Richmond, nurse had two children in her care in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DE GRUCHY, Ethel, 4 years old in 1895. Anonymous report that she is being ill-treated by adoptive mother Mrs. Christina Jane LEVER, wife of William, West Melbourne. She is a registered nurse. Mother Mary Ann De Gruchy approached and tried to get financial help from child’s father so she could take her back. Medical examination finds no evidence of ill treatment. 23 pages, List 23.
DEITRICH, Mrs. Fanny, Drysdale, advised in 1907 that she was taking in her daughter Alberta’s illegitimate child Winifred Doris. 3 pages, List 57.
DELANY, Francis Rowley, mother Ethel Annie, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DELOTS, Mrs. Fitzroy, wrote in 1902 re adoption of Daisy FERGUSON. List 5.
DEMPSEY, Robert. Son of Robert, hawker, South Melbourne. With a nurse. February 1900 Monthly Return, List 3.
DENHERT, Edna May. Mother Kathleen advises she has removed her from Nurse Hannah HING of North Melbourne, and given to Mrs. Matilda NELSON of Northcote in 1906. Police find mother’s real name is Kathleen WILSON nee RODGERS/ROGERS and she is charged with giving false information. 16 pages, List 24.
DENMAN, Selean (?), mother Bessie, South Yarra, with a nurse in Fitzroy. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
DENNIS, Mrs. G.T. South Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one male child, unnamed.
DENSEM, Ada. North Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893. Had one male child, unnamed, who died in April.
DERRICK, Alice, mother Alice, Clifton Hill; in the care of nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DE VARNEY, William, Newport, for adoption of Helen TAIT in 1907. 5 pages, List 52.
DEVEREAUX, Joseph, mother Teresa, Carlton, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
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DICKSON, Mrs. Annie. To adopt illegitimate daughter of Lucy ROWAN, 1902. List 5.
DICKSON, Edward, Berrina, is to adopt Hector Edward BARRETT, son of Mary Louise, in 1900. 4 pages, List 33.
DICKSON, Edwin Victor William Brown; mother Esther, Prahran, child over 2 years; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DICKSON, Mrs. H., Arden St., North Melbourne, advises she has her sister’s child Charles AMOORE in 1901; mother in poor health. 7 pages, List 39.
DICKSON, Victor E.B., son of Frances, with a nurse in Prahran, June 1904 Monthly Return. List 54.
DILLON, T., in the care of a nurse, over 3 years old. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DINES, Bertha May. Daughter of Pheobe Edith Dines. With a nurse. June 1899 Monthly Return.
DINES, Bertha May, mother Phoebe, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
DINGEY, Peter, Footscray; applied to adopt a male child found in Richmond in 1904, 6 pages, , List 6.
DINLEY, Alice Veronica, adopted by Minnie and Matthew Patrick HEALY, Ballarat, in 1903. 3 pages, List 49.
DITCHFIELD, Margaret. Brunswick, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one male child, unnamed, which was removed by mother.
DIXON, Dorothy Eileen, daughter of Ada, Williamstown, with a nurse. June 1907 Monthly Return, List 56.
DIXON, E. Williamstown, registered as a nurse, 1893; had child James DEWART, who died in May.
DIXON, Margaret, mother Vera Maud, Prahran; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DIXON, Nellie. Applies to be registered in 1904, then withdraws as ill. List 15.
DOBELL, Stewart James, in the care of a nurse, received from Nurse REED, Coburg; February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DOCKERY, William E., mother Mabel, with a nurse in Footscray in August 1900, Monthly Return, List 35.
DOHELAS, Robert. Son of Kate of West Melbourne. With a nurse in Melbourne; April 1899 Monthly Return. May 1900 Monthly Return, List 2. Name given as DOHLS. With a nurse, June 1899 Monthly Return.
DOHELAS, Robert, mother Kate, with a nurse in Carlton. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31. With a nurse, August 1900 Monthly Return. List 35.
DOHELAS, Robert, removed from nurse by mother Kate in 1901 and taken to the country; is three years old. 8 pages, List 39.
DOHERTY, Robert L., mother Mollie, with a nurse, 1899. July Monthly Return for Richmond. List 29.
DOLLOFFSKY, Mary May. Daughter of Kate Agnes. With a nurse in Melbourne. May 1899 Monthly Return.
DONALD, Mary, Fitzroy, adopts infant Charles JOHNSTON, son of Emily, thru Mrs. FOYLE, nurse, Richmond. Emily’s sister Mrs. Louise BEARD of South Yarra involved. Child died and police are suspicious of circumstances and take testimonies from those involved. 28 pages, List 38.
DONALD, William Patrick. With nurse Mary STEVENS at Footscray, mother Caroline at Bairnsdale. March 1898 Monthly Return, List 1.
DONALDSON, Edith Allison, mother Allison, ‘Woodfield’; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DONNELLY, Harriet. Gave birth to child Ethel in home of James DUNSTAN of Balaclava in 1906. She was a married woman, living apart from her husband for 16 yrs, and formerly of Kilmore. Dunstan prosecuted for not registering birth within required time period. 6 pages, List 4.
DONNELLY, Harriet. Child Ethel died while under care of nurse TREBY; no blame attached to nurse. 5 pages, List 4.
DONOHUE, Mrs. Christina, Brunswick, for registration, 1907; refused. 3 pages, List 52.
DONOHUE, Mary. With a nurse, although over 2 yrs old. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5.
DONOVAN, Mary, mother Annie, with a nurse, 1899. July Monthly Return for Richmond. List 29.
DORIAN, Christine. Adopted grand-daughter Veronica Irene MAY, 1901. List 2.
DOUGLAS, Alice, Collingwood, nurse; has two children. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
DOUGLAS, Beatrice M., mother Mrs. Beatrice, Brunswick, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
DOUGLAS, Beatrice May, adopted by Sarah Lucy and Solomon MOSS, Prahran, in 1904; both are deaf and dumb. 4 pages, List 51.
DOUGLASS, Alice, nurse, adopted Ruby PURCHES, born 1904, daughter of Elizabeth, in 1907; has had care of her for over 2 years. List 57.
DOWDELL, Harriet. Balwyn; prosecuted for failure to register as a nurse in 1899. Took Roy HUBBARD from his mother Alecia Hubbard, but the child died. Brief of evidence shows mother wet nursing child of Mrs. John MOFFITT of Chatworth near Whittlesea. Women’s Hospital nurse Agnes ROBERTSON gives evidence as does Harriet’s sister Mrs. BROWN of Richmond. 6 pages, List 2.
DOWLMAN, George. Charged with failure to register birth of illegitimate child Elsie, his daughter’s child, within required time. 6 pages, List 2.
DOWNING, Mrs. Eva, Elsternwick, (formerly of Tasmania) adopted Evers WILKINSON, son of Mary, in 1907. 3 pages, List 57.
DOWSEY, Frances Edith, removed from nurse Priscilla REED, Coburg, in 1905 and adopted by aunt Hannah McALLISTER of Darlinghurst NSW. 4 pages, List 45.
DOYLE, Mary Ann. Warragul, unregistered nurse, adopts unnamed male child in 1899. Her husband’s name is James and they have had eleven children, all of whom have died. 11 pages, List 2.
DOYLE, Mary Ann of Warragul, alias RICHARDSON alias WRIGHT, took child from unknown woman in Melbourne, gave police his name as Daniel FRECKLETON, father Robert, but really William BEXTREAM, illegitimate child of Millie of Carlton. Her background given, 1899. 14 pages, List 17.
DRAKE, Jean has nursed Clifford SALMON for 6 mths, mother taken him away, saying she’s going to South Africa with her brother. Father of the child is not living with her. 1898
DRAKE, Mrs. Robert, of Richmond, adopted Ann Jane Drake FOWLER c1896, got from Mrs. SMITH, mother Maggie Fowler. Drake had child for 18mths, now wants to register as nurse, fined 2/6.
DRUMMOND, Mrs. M. Coburg, 1893; had a child, not named, and refused to be registered as nurse.
DRURY, Elizabeth, registered nurse, South Yarra, had 1 female infant in January 1906. Monthly Return. List 23.
DRURY, Elizabeth, nurse, South Yarra, had one child in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DUELL, Olive Williams, came from Mount Gambier with her sister Beatrice in 1902 and gave birth to illegitimate female child in 1902. Paid Mrs. Susan LAWRENCE to care for it for a few weeks and returned home, but Lawrence, who was unregistered, claimed she had abandoned the child and a search was instigated. 19 pages, List 43.
DUFF, Clara, of Sandford. Wishes to adopt Stanley William Collis RYAN, born 1905, she is nursing him, 1907. 2 pages, List 11.
DUGDALE, Mary Ann, widow, gave birth to Margaret Neaton Dugdale in house of Frank NEATON in 1905; he charged with failure to register birth in time. 6 pages, List 47.
DUGGAN, Mary C., mother Ellen, St. Kilda, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
DUGGAN, Roy, mother Ada, North Melbourne; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DUKE, Annie. Pitt Street Carlton. Nurse. Has no child at present. April 1899 Monthly Return.
DUKE, Annie, Carlton, registered nurse, had 2 children in her care. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
DUNCAN, Mrs. Emily, Hawthorn West, registered nurse, 1899, had one child. Monthly Return October 1899. List 31.
DUNCAN, Emily. Had custody of two children in Hawthorn in May 1900 Monthly Return. 1 page, List 11.
DUNCAN, Emily, Coburg. Had two children in her care. Monthly Return February 1902. List 43.
DUNCAN, Henry, mother Mary, Ascot Vale, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
DUNLOP, Elizabeth. Nurse, failure to notify of arrival of child Frederick EWELL, mother Grace, 1901. Two references. List 14.
DUNLOP, Elizabeth, East Brunswick, has child Doris Christina MATHIESON, daughter of Mary of North Melbourne. 5 pages, List 49.
DUNLOP, Henry James, son of Alma Victoria Maud, adopted by Isabel A.S. NEWMAN, wife of Thomas, Port Melbourne, in 1907. 7 pages, List 56.
DUNN, Julia E., of West Brunswick, reported for failing to enter a child (Margaret Jean ALLIN, mother Mary L.) removed from her care, properly in her book. 9 pages, List 4.
DUNN, Julia E., nurse, Brunswick, had two children in her care. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
DUNNING, Edna Jean, with a nurse, given by grandmother Margaret E., Euroa. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 40.
DURRANT, Reginald Herbert, mother Sarah J., South Melbourne, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
DUNSTAN, Mrs Annie, Ascot Vale, applied to be registered in 1906, has 5 children of her own, from 4-21 years. Application refused. 2 pages, List 55.
DWIGHT, Frances Mary, Cheltenham, applies to adopt Ellen, daughter of Madeline RIDLEY in 1901. 4 pages, List 39.
DYER, Annie, Malvern, has Cecily Elsie Zuechette in 1904; grandmother Mary Ann ELY. Monthly Return February, 1 page, List 10.
DYNER, Edith, Richmond, nurse, has charge of a child. August 1906 Monthly Return, List 53.
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EAGAN (EGAN?), Alice, mother Annie, single, with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
EAGAN, Alice, mother Annie, St. Kilda; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
EAGAN, John, mother Annie, Melbourne, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
EASTERBY, Gladys T., daughter of Eleanor of Sale. With a nurse in Prahran in February 1904. Monthly Return. List 15. Ditto, June 1904 Monthly Return, List 54.
ECCLES, Abigail, Euroa, applied for registration in 1903; had James MULLEN son of Mr and Mrs Mullen of Tallangatta. 6 pages, List 50.
ECKHOLD, Julius Theodore, Kensington, widower, 70 years, charged in 1906 over non registration of birth and death of illegitimate child Susannah BELL, daughter of Janet Irving Bell, who arrived from New Zealand and gave birth in his house. 8 pages, List 55.
EDGAR, John Kenneth, child of May, with a nurse in Footscray, November 1903. Monthly Return, List 55.
EDGAR, John Kenneth. Child of May, with a nurse in Footscray in January 1904. Monthly Return, List 5.
EDMONDS, Lily May, born 1904, mother May, adopted by Mrs. M. PHILLIPS of Carlton in 1906. 6 pages, List 53.
EDMONDS, Lilian May, adopted by Mrs. W.P. REED of Brunswick in 1906. Daughter of May of Camperdown, and over two years old. 11 pages, List 54.
EDWARDS, Annie E. North Carlton, registered as a nurse, 1893; had a male child, unnamed. Had one child in June 1899. Monthly Return.
EDWARDS, Annie E., Carlton, registered nurse, had 2 children in her care. November 1899 Monthly Return. List 31.
EDWARDS, Annie E., Carlton, nurse, had one child in her care. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
EDWARDS, Annie E., Carlton, had one child in her care. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
EDWARDS, Annie E. ,Carlton, nurse; has no child at present. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
EDWARDS, Bert, Brighton, advised in 1902 that he is adopting Frank VALENTINE, mother Bertha. His wife was recently confined of a child which died. 4 pages, List 43.
EDWARDS, Edward Poole, died at home of nurse M. SAMPSON, Moreland in 1900, child of Margaret Jane EDWARDS, 6mths old, no blame of nurse.
EDWARDS, Frances. Nurse, in 1901 sent in copy of Roll Book entry for Percy, son of Elizabeth SMITH of Toolangi via Yarra Glen. Child was transferred to Mrs. A. VALDER/NALDER of Bearingberg, to be adopted. List 14.
EDWARDS, Mary Kingston, mother Mary, West Melbourne. With a nurse, June 1900 Monthly Return, List 33.
EDWARDS, Mary K., born 1900, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
EDWARDS, Sarah Hannah, gave birth to male child at Wedderburn in 1906, claimed to be married to Martin Michael GUILFOYLE, and registering child as John William Guilfoyle, but is unmarried. Detailed report on case. 22 pages, List 21.
EGAN, Alice. Born 1905, adopted by Mrs Nellie De SILVA of Richmond in 1907, but returned to nurse ASHFORD at Carlton after 2 weeks, 9 pages, List 11.
EGGLESTON, Mrs. W.D. of Port Melbourne, adopted Alice O’GORMAN in 1904. 7 pages, List 6.
EICKE, Mary B., Coburg, nurse. Had four children in her care. Monthly Return February 1902. List 43.
EICKE, Mary B., Coburg, nurse. Allegation in 1902 that she neglected child of Emily HOBSON, named Lilian Ada HOBSON, which recently died. 12 pages, List 43.
EICKE, Mary, Coburg, nurse. In 1902 reports that child Elizabeth Mary YOUNG was sent to the Industrial Schools as mother Elizabeth had not paid maintenance, and had given a false address. Mrs. F. WILLIAMS of Collingwood also advised department that Young owed her board money. 16 pages, List 45.
ELKINGTON, Mrs. Amelia, Brunswick, applied for registration in 1907, so she could adopt Ester Pearl ASTALL, daughter of Florence who is her cousin. Refused. 11 pages, List 52.
ELLEN, Gilbert, child of Clara Maud of Beechworth. With a nurse in Footscray. January 1904 Monthly Return, List 5. Ditto, November 1903, List 55.
ELLIOTT, Dorothy Marion A., mother Florrie, Melbourne; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
ELLIOTT, Edith May, Clifton Hill, nurse, has one child. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
ELLIS, Eileen, born 1900; with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
ELLESLEY, Caroline, nurse, writes she has given child Evelyn BROWN, to Mrs. E. HOWARD of South Yarra. 1900. List 1. Notifies police department she has moved house; premises inspected. 1900. 6 pages, List 2.
ELLSLEY, Caroline, Windsor, nurse, failure to notify department she has infant William ANDERSON in her care; mother Mary gives false information. 5 pages, List 21.
ELLSLEY, Caroline, Windsor, nurse, hands child Margurite Ellen ADAMS back to mother; Jane PHILPOT of Armadale is to adopt – her son Frederick is father. 5 pages, List 21.
ELMES, Edward, mother Mrs. Minnie, Footscray; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
ELMS, Matilda, Armadale, nurse; has no child at present. February 1907 Monthly Return. List 34.
ELY, Mrs. Christina, Diamond Creek, nurse, reports removal of George O’MARA by his mother Annie in 1903. 4 pages, List 50.
ELY, Frances. Nurse, Diamond Creek, 1904. Has child Florence DORSON. List 15.
EMBURY, Agnes and Arthur, Brunswick, adopt child Mary Walsh DUNSTAN, daughter of Alice of Fitzroy, in 1902. 4 pages, List 44.
EMERY, Charles Foord, mother Laura, Coburg; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
ENGLISH, Carmel Irene, removed from nurse Emily HALL, Fitzroy by Mary STOCK of Port Melbourne in 1903; she intends to adopt her. 5 pages, List 48.
EPPS, William. Mother has died, with grandmother Lucy EPPS in Collingwood, father in W.A. 1902. 6 pages, List 14.
EPPS, William, grandmother Mrs Epps, Fitzroy. With a nurse in North Melbourne. January 1902 Monthly Return. List 54.
EUSTACE, Beryl, mother Sarah, adopted by Mrs. Emily JOHNSON, Carlton, wife of a fruiterer, in 1906. 4 pages, List 52.
EVANS, Anna, daughter of Henry Coles Evans of Yanco NSW, came to Melbourne and gave birth to illegitimate female child at home of Mary ORYNSKEE in 1906. Her relative Helen COGHLIN arranged matters. Child not registered in time. 12 pages, List 52.
EVANS, Caroline, North Melbourne, 1897. Fined for not being registered, had child Dorothy NEILSON, mother Esther. 11 pages, List 19.
EVANS, Dorothea, wife of Edward, engine driver, Carisbrook, adopted Gwendoline THOMAS, child of his unmarried sister Catherine in 1907. List 13.
EVANS, Doris R., mother Amy, single, (North Yanks (?), NSW,) with a nurse. October 1906. Monthly Return. List 26.
EVANS, E. South Melbourne, registered as a nurse, 1893; had one female child, unnamed.
EVANS, Ivy Irene, born 1901, with a nurse. March 1904 Monthly Return, List 41.
EVANS, Richard John; father John, actor, Broken Hill; in the care of a nurse. February 1907 Monthly Return, List 34.
EXELL, Irene, daughter of Harriet, given to nurse Rebecca TAYLOR, Ballarat in 1907. 2 pages, List 52.
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