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What was one requirement for nurses in the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War I?
How many pairs of socks were ultimately supplied by the Australian Comforts Fund during the winter of 1916?
In which year was the Australian Army Nursing Service established?
What significant service was provided by Australian women nurses before World War I?
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Which general sought help from the Australian Comforts Fund during the sock shortage?
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Study Notes
Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS)
- The AANS was established in 1898 in NSW, with 26 nurses led by a lady superintendent.
- Service became commonwealth-wide and was renamed on July 1, 1902.
- Australian women nurses had experience in conflicts before WWI, serving in South Africa in 1900.
- The first group of Australian nurses from the AANS departed from Melbourne on October 20, 1914, to serve in World War I.
- During WWI, over 5,000 Australian nurses and reinforcements served abroad in hospitals and transport ships.
- Nurses had to be 25 years old and unmarried.
Sock Shortage and Community Response in WWI
- During the winter of 1916, Australian soldiers faced a shortage of warm socks.
- General Birdwood requested help from the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF).
- The ACF quickly supplied 80,000 hand-knitted pairs of socks.
- This appeal to the public resulted in a total of 125,636 pairs of socks, largely created by women.
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Explore the significant contributions of the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War I, including the early history and the pivotal roles nurses played. Additionally, discover the community response to the sock shortage faced by soldiers and the mobilization of efforts by the Australian Comforts Fund. Engage with this quiz to learn more about these remarkable events.
