The Camden Cottage Hospital, opened in April 1899, initially struggled with low patient admissions due to community reluctance. Early cases included accidents and serious conditions, leading to treatments and surgeries like amputations. By early 1900, there was increasing community trust and the permanent facility opened in May 1902.
Category: Humanitarianism
1901 Anniversary Day sports and other amusements on January 26 in aid of the Camden Cottage Hospital.
On January 26, 1901, a sports day organized by the Combined United Friendly Societies raised funds for the Camden Cottage Hospital. The event featured various competitions and attracted around 1,000 attendees, earning £60. Despite mixed reviews from the local editor, the day represented community unity and historical significance in celebrating European settlement.
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Ministering Angels, Myth and the Red Cross on the Australian Wartime Homefront
The paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Australian Historical Association at the University of Queensland in 2014 explored the role of Australian country women in supporting the Red Cross during the First World War. The paper focused on the Camden District Red Cross, emphasizing the conservative women’s empowerment in embracing the Red Cross, serving as ministering angels, and upholding patriotic values. Total words: 78
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‘Guardian Angels’, the Red Cross on the wartime homefront
During the First World War, Australian women independently joined the Red Cross to support the war effort. The Red Cross provided a space for women to express agency and contribute to the war through practical activities and fundraising. The organization's local branches established a sense of community and played a significant role in the homefront war effort.
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‘Angels Of Mercy’, The Red Cross On the Homefront During the First World War
During World War I, the Australian Red Cross mobilized women as 'Angels of Mercy' and 'ministering angels' to provide aid with strong moral overtone. The organization used motherhood imagery to rally support, portraying itself as the 'Greatest Mother in the World'. This approach effectively garnered community backing and positioned Red Cross workers as soldiers' guardian angels.
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Red Cross humanitarianism and female volunteers in Australia
The Australian Red Cross has a long history of female volunteers providing aid to disaster victims. These women, often undervalued, found opportunities for social and political agency within the organization. Through fundraising and volunteering, they significantly contributed to the welfare of soldiers during the First and Second World Wars, yet their achievements have often been overlooked.
