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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2022 · 3 MIN

Epilogue: What happened to Sister Nan Reay after the Great War? 1919 to 1968

from Dispatches from the Frontline

This episode pieces together parts of Sister Nan Reay’s life after the war. Information has been gathered from public records, newspaper articles and some family recollections. We know that upon her return to Melbourne, Nan worked at the Bryant and May factory as a nurse and was probably one of Australia’s first Occupational Health and Safety nurses. Her enthusiasm for people and service never waned and apart from the many committees she chaired as a volunteer, she also had time to run a calisthenics club. Born Annie Victoria Clarabel Reay in 1884, Sister Nan Reay died in East Melbourne in 1968.For further information go to:https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/899765#$story-3743https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/groupstories/7796For more information on Dispatches from the Frontline project, go to: www.dispatchesfromthefrontline.orgDispatches from the Frontline is brought to you by:Geraldine Cook-Dafner – NarratorNaomi Edwards - DirectorAlex Dafner – Voice recording and editingZoltan Fecso – Music composition, sound design and editingTristan Meecham – Creative Producer, All the Queen’s MenDispatches from the Frontline is supported by funding from the Public Record Office Victoria, Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode pieces together parts of Sister Nan Reay’s life after the war. Information has been gathered from public records, newspaper articles and some family recollections. We know that upon her return to Melbourne, Nan worked at the Bryant and May factory as a nurse and was probably one of Australia’s first Occupational Health and Safety nurses. Her enthusiasm for people and service never waned and apart from the many committees she chaired as a volunteer, she also had time to run a calisthenics club. Born Annie Victoria Clarabel Reay in 1884, Sister Nan Reay died in East Melbourne in 1968.For further information go to:https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/person/899765#$story-3743https://discoveringanzacs.naa.gov.au/browse/groupstories/7796For more information on Dispatches from the Frontline project, go to: www.dispatchesfromthefrontline.orgDispatches from the Frontline is brought to you by:Geraldine Cook-Dafner – NarratorNaomi Edwards - DirectorAlex Dafner – Voice recording and editingZoltan Fecso – Music composition, sound design and editingTristan Meecham – Creative Producer, All the Queen’s MenDispatches from the Frontline is supported by funding from the Public Record Office Victoria, Creative Victoria and Regional Arts Victoria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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