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Grant, Beryl (1921 - )

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Nurse

Born: 11 September 1921 Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Beryl Grant worked as a nurse in Western Australia. She was later appointed magistrate of the Perth Children's Court. Grant was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire, 1 January 1976, for her nursing work. On 12 June 2000 she was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for her service to nursing and the community, through the support and development of services and programmes for children and families, particularly in rural and remote areas of Australia.

Career Highlights

Chronology
1950 Florence Nightingale Scholarship received
1959 - 1980 Matron at Ngula Mothercraft and Training Centre
1968 Churchill Fellowship received
1968 Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
1977 Queen's Jubilee Medal received
1980 - 1989 Magistrate at the Perth Children's Court
1993 Advance Australia Award received
2000 Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

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Published Sources

'Grant, Beryl (1921- ), Biographical Entry', in Australian Women's Archives Project, National Foundation for Australian Women, 2003, http://www.womenaustralia.info/biogs/IMP0171b.htm. [ Details ]

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Prepared by: Ailie Smith
Created: 13 February 2003
Modified: 9 October 2006

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