Thelma Kent
New Zealand photographer
New Zealand photographer
New Zealand district nurse and hospital matron
Her farm forestry work was probably her most important contribution because of the way it helped reshape attitudes towards land use and break down barriers between farmers and foresters.
Lucy Moore was sometimes called ‘the mother of New Zealand botany’ and few botanists may ever again equal her range of expertise.
While her achievements in New Zealand were notable, it was for her earlier nursing experience that she was honoured after her death.
New Zealand botanical artist
Pearl Howard Dawson was a leading figure in the formative years of women’s team sports in New Zealand, particularly hockey, both as a player and administrator.
New Zealand army and civilian nurse, hospital matron, and nurses’ association leader
In 1943, Dr. Irena Białówna was arrested by the Gestapo for her work in the underground resistance movement.
Dr. Julia Strawn received her M.D. degree at the Hahneman Medical College, Chicago, in 1897.