Tribute to Matron Burgess
p. 11 · Read in the full issue
of Norfolk Island
WE are shortly to lose Matron Burgess, who has given such kindness and work to Norfolk Island. Some of us can remember the bleak barracks of a hospital as it was before she arrived 3 h years ago. We watched the tremendous enthusiasm with which she gathered willing helpers around her and tackled the clearing up, furnishing and gardening—all of which was necessary to make the place re semble a hospital.
Matron Burgess was loved by her patients, and few of us can re member a Matron who stayed with us so long.
She has given her life to nursing and we appreciate the fact that we had so much of her valuable skill and experience. Her outstanding qualifications in her profession so frequently praised by visiting doctors have been of the greatest value to Norfolk Island.
We do not forget her drive and zest which was responsible for the raising of £5OO for hospital needs through the medium of a Gymkhana and socials, together with various parties run by her many supporters. In wishing Matron Burgess good health and happiness in the future, we also offer our
simple thanks.-