Biographical entry Brown, Marie Dr., née Simpson (1883 - 1949)

Born
21 June 1883
Died
21 November 1949
Website
https://web.esrc.unimelb.edu.au/BROW/provlist.htm

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History
Dr. Marie Brown, née Simpson, maintained an interest in public health and maternal and infant health throughout her medical career. For many years she was associated with the Mothers and Babies' Health Association, as a committee member and as deputy chief medical officer. She was also honorary medical officer of the Kindergarten Union and a member of the National Council of Women. She retired in 1946.
Both Gilbert Brown and Marie Brown (née Simpson) were born in England in 1883. They met in Liverpool, where they were both working as doctors. Marie Brown graduated MB BS from the Royal Free Medical School in London in 1907. In 1913 she undertook a diploma in Public Health at Sheffield University, a subject which she would remain interested in throughout her career.
Gilbert Brown migrated to Australia in 1912 and was joined by Marie in 1914, the couple marrying on the day of her arrival in Adelaide. Marie joined her husbands practice in Snowtown, South Australia. Their only child, Ian, was born in 1917.

Language
English

Occupation Type
Health professionals

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Created: 5 February 2020, Last modified: 26 February 2020