tales of tragedy and triumph from the nurses of the Australian outback Griffiths, Max. creator text bibliography biography xna East Roseville, N.S.W Kangaroo Press 2000 monographic eng

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xv, 312, [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map ; pbk ; 23 cm. This important contribution to the history of the Australian outback honours the nursing sisters who have battled personal and professional isolation to serve there during the twentieth century, and chronicles in particular the nursing services of the Australian Inland Mission, founded by Flynn of the Inland in 1912. The book contributes to a better understanding of the efforts made to provide Aboriginal people with medical and health care. Max Griffiths. Includes index. Bibliography: p. [302]-306. Australian Inland Mission History Nurses Australia History 20th century Medical missionaries Australia 20th century biography Nursing Australia History 20th century Aboriginal Australians Medical care 266.022/GRI 0731808916 ANL 000303 20111017203610.0 2030390 eng