Martha Madge Hateley (13 May 1906 – 11 June 1950) was an Australian Nurse and air force matron.[1]
Martha Madge Hateley | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 May 1906 Murtoa, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 11 June 1950 Concord, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Alma mater | Ballarat Base Hospital |
| Occupation | Air force matron |
| Awards | Royal Red Cross |
Early life and education
editMartha, the eldest of six children, was born on 13 May 1906 in Murtoa, Victoria. Her parents, Harry Charles Hector Hateley and Ethel (née Woodland) were both native-born. Martha received her education at Murtoa State School.[2]
She underwent nursing training at Horsham Base Hospital during the Depression era, and later pursued midwifery studies at Ballarat Base Hospital.[3]
Life
editAfter the outbreak of World War II, the Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service was established in June 1940 with the approval of J. V. Fairbairn, the minister for air.[4][5]
In 1945, she was bestowed with the honor of becoming an associate of the Royal Red Cross due to her exceptional dedication and unwavering positivity while working tirelessly in challenging conditions. The following year, she had the privilege of attending the investiture at Government House in Melbourne. Unfortunately, on 12 August 1949, her appointment in the air force was terminated in Sydney due to her deteriorating health condition.
Awards
editDeath
editOn 11 June 1950, she succumbed to cancer at the Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, and her remains were cremated following Presbyterian customs.
References
edit- ^ Australia (1945). Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. Australian Government Pub. Service.
- ^ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37119/supplement/2989/data.pdf
- ^ Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology. "Book Section - Hateley, Martha Madge (1906-1950), Air Force Matron - Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation". www.eoas.info. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Mr. Chifley Made Privy Counsellor". Barrier Miner. 1945-06-14. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Martha Madge Hateley". www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-01-13.