Vera Hunt (1938–2023)
Autor von Otiwhity Station: The story of a hill country station and pioneering polio hospital
Werke von Vera Hunt
Otiwhity Station: The story of a hill country station and pioneering polio hospital (2011) 4 Exemplare
Waitohi Hammonds 1 Exemplar
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- Rechtmäßiger Name
- Hunt, Vera Moana
- Andere Namen
- Scott, Vera Moana
- Geburtstag
- 1938-07-04
- Todestag
- 2023-02-19
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I discovered this book as I was looking for more information on the Duncan Polio Hospital because my aunt, Zordia Mackie (nee McCauley), worked there for fifteen years as a nurse aid in the 1940s and 1950s. My great aunt was also affected by polio and her story can be found here: rel="nofollow" target="_top">http://tauranga.kete.net.nz/tauranga_local_history/topics/show/980-doris-myrtle-...
Philanthropists, Sir Thomas (T.A.) and Lady Jeannie Duncan started the Duncan Polio Hospital to pioneer treatment for those struck down with polio. It was funded by the creation of a charitable trust which used the profits from Otiwhiti Station. This is a fascinating and truly inspiring story about this visionary and compassionate couple.… (mehr)