Evelyn Rose Morey

Pages 1 and 32 of Matron’s publicly available first world war records are only part of the display at Willow Court for Heritage Month. Along with original uniforms and the equipment used in the Hospital to treat ex-solders who returned needing the services of either the Hospital or Millbrook Rise. Matron Morey returned to the Hospital after her Military Service and after a short break became Sub-Matron and later Matron. She served the Patients for many years and died shortly after her retirement. The display will be in the Masonic Lodge which will also have open days and is in partnership with the RSL at New Norfolk and some funding received from the Derwent Valley Council, entry to the display is via Humphrey Street and cost $5. morey enlist page 1 morey enlist page 32

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