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Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney
Ashton, Clare F

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Ashton, Clare F

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Clare Ashton is a professional nurse and midwife with an academic interest in the history of public health

Karitane as Author

Karitane Products Society factory Surry Hills as Author

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Karitane

Founded in 1923 as part of a worldwide wave of concern about newborn health, Karitane provided care and education to generations of Sydney mothers and nurses.

Karitane Products Society factory Surry Hills

In the aftermath of World War I, and with the onset of the Great Depression, concern over the high levels of infant morality in Australia led the drive to develop locally made, affordable baby care products.