This Day in History: 1986-07-02

Toodyay’s first full-time Silver Chain nurse, Jean Hiosan, left Toodyay for South Hedland, after 9 years’ service. Jean started in February 1977, working one day a week. By 1986, two nurses worked 7 days a week in Toodyay, with 2 others nurses covering Bolgart.

Sources:
Central districts herald-tribune, 24 Feb. 1977, p.13.
Toodyay herald, July 1986, p.7.