MBE

Born

25 March 1879
Warialda, New South Wales, Australia

Died

23 July 1964

Occupation

Founder and Nurse

Alternative Names

• Gordon, Grace (maiden name)

Summary

Married to a grazier, Grace Munro dedicated herself to improving medical conditions for women and children in the bush. She trained as a serving sister of St John of Jerusalem, and ran first aid classes in the country. A three day conference organised by Munro in 1922 resulted in the formation of the Country Women's Association of New South Wales, and Munro was elected president. By the following year, there were 68 branches of the Assocaition throughout New South Wales and Queensland. Munro stepped down as president in 1926 but continued her fundraising efforts. She was appointed MBE in 1935.