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Sister James Straka
Elsie Josephine Straka was born at Wainui, North Auckland, on 23 December, 1906, but spent most of her early life in Puhoi. Her parents were John and Rosa Margaret Straka (nee Plescher). Her father had a farm in Puhoi...
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Sister Marcelle Small
Mary Small was born at Tuamarina, on 4 March, 1876. Her parents were Joseph and Debora (nee Hunter).
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Sister Shirley Tunnicliffe
In late 1964, Sister Shirley took over the responsibility of Theatre Nurse in our hospital; a position she held almost unbroken until 1984...