Good morning Shirlee across the seas in Wellington, NZ; Yes: I also; found several references to the "Nurse Elvy BROWN Scholarship" and felt this must indeed; be the woman I was looking for, but at the same time; was surprised in a way to find it so, after having lived with her for a time and being in her care. But again: I am not surprised. It was only last night; that I stumbled across the Article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which included a photo of her and which I cannot say I recognise, but then; that was about 56 years back now. Unfortunately; according to the article; she was 60 in 1972 and that would make her born 1912, which is a year short of me being able to look up on NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages unfortunately. The article also says that she was abandoned at the age of 3, here in a Street in Newcastle. As mentioned; she has been found in the 1949 & 1954 Electoral Rolls, but she cannot be found prior to this, nor after; which very much surprises me. I would also wish to learn what became of her, as in 1972; she was a very sick woman according to the Newspaper article. Thank you ever so very much for your interest. Robert KEMSLEY Australia > I have been googling and have come across a "Nurse Elvy Brown Scholarship > Fund" administered by the Estate of Nurse Elvy Brown and is for students > experiencing hardship or difficulties. It is offered through the Charles > Sturt University Foundation.

----- Original Message ----- From: "KEMSLEY, Robert N. G." <robtricia@optusnet.com.au> To: <aus-nsw-sydney@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:23 AM Subject: Re: [ANS] I am seeking to find an Elvy BROWN said born 1912? > Hi Robert > > > Unfortunately; according to the article; she was 60 in 1972 > and that > would make her born 1912, which is a year short of me being > able to look up > on NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages unfortunately. I looked that up and confirmed that it appeared correct > The article also says that she was abandoned at the age of > 3, here in a > Street in Newcastle. > If indeed this is the same person Miss E BROWN is mentioned in her mothers funeral 1943 notice that I sent you > As mentioned; she has been found in the 1949 & 1954 > Electoral Rolls, but > she cannot be found prior to this, nor after; which very much > surprises me. > > I would also wish to learn what became of her, as in 1972; > she was a > very sick woman according to the Newspaper article. Email Charles Stuart uni and ask about this scholarship bye MargM Sydney List Admin

Good morning Marg: I had to go back and re-read your previous message and there is quite a wealth of information therein and leads to further research. The birth you found in 1912? Did it mention where the birth took place? I only ever knew my BROWN as "Nurse BROWN" and only recently; discovered her name to be Elvy BROWN. If this BROWN is indeed the one sought; I am a little surprised in that she herself said that she was abandoned in a Newcastle Street when 3? What did also surprise me a little, was the fact that the Newtown area was where I lived with Nurse BROWN and to now find that her Mother? also lived close by; is a bit of a surprise. Yes indeed; it does mention a Miss E. BROWN at the funeral of Tryphena BROWN in 1943. Yes; I will try and contact "Charles Stuart Uni" to see if they can tell me anything re "Nurse Elvy BROWN"? Many thanks: Robert KEMSLEY