Browne, Grace Cuthbert

Also known as
Browne, GraceCuthbert, Grace (1900-1988)
Browne, Grace Cuthbert (1900-1988)
Browne, Grace Johnston (1900-1988)
Field of activity
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist; child welfare reformer; general practitioner; medical administrator; obstetrician/gynaecologist; public servant
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CUTHBERT BROWNE, GRACE JOHNSTON (1900-1988), medical practitioner, was born on 2 January 1900 at Port Glasgow, Scotland, fifth (fourth surviving) and youngest child of John Cuthbert, shipmaster, and his wife Mary, née Ross. Grace came to Australia at the age of 1, when her father was appointed chief marine surveyor for a group of insurance companies in Sydney. Raised a Presbyterian, she was educated at Ravenswood, Gordon, and the University of Sydney (MB, Ch.M., 1924). She worked in the pathology laboratories of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, and Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, becoming resident medical officer (1924-25) at the latter. Her years in general practice at Pambula and Eden (192629) on the New South Wales south coast and at Wollstonecraft, Sydney (1929-37), fired her enthusiasm for obstetrics and infant welfare. From 1929 to 1937 she served as an honorary medical officer at the Rachel Forster Hospital for Women and Children, the Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies (Tresillian) and the Lane Cove Baby Health Centre.

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Grace Browne was Director of the New South Wales Division of Maternal and Baby Welfare 1937-1964 and was a part-time lecturer in Maternal and Child Health at the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Sydney 1946-1964. She was president of the Australian Federation of Medical Women, and also president of the Australian Federation of University Women. Grace Browne was appointed MBE - Member of The Order of the British Empire (Civil) - 13 June 1959, for her work as director of Baby Welfare in the New South Wales Health Department.

Grace Cuthbert Browne was the youngest of a family of five. The family came to Australia when her father was appointed to insurance company, Sydney Marine Underwriters. The family lived in Lindfield, NSW and Grace attended Ravenswood School at Gordon from 1913 - 1917. In her own words (De Berg Tapes: National Library Tape 619) Grace described Ravenswood as "a very interesting school, the academic training was regarded as important and in those days this was exceptional." Grace completed her Leaving Certificate in 1917 and won an exhibition to Sydney University to study medicine.

She married Professor F J Browne D.Sc., M.D., F.R.C.S.Ed, F.R.C.O.G University College Hospital, University of London

MEDICAL MB, Ch M University of Sydney First Resident Medical Officer at RNSH GP in country and city for 12 years Honorary Medical Officer before 1937 Rachel Forster Hospital for Women and Children Tresillian Mothercraft Home – Royal Society for Welfare of Mothers and Babies Lane Cove Baby Health Centre – Dept. Public Health Director Maternal & Baby Welfare Dept. Public Health in NSW from 1937 until retirement Member Maternal Mortality & Perinatal Committee, Dept. Public Health (formerly secretary 1939-1965) Member Committee on Maternal & Child Health, National Health and Medical Research Council for over 20 years Member Child Welfare Advisory Council NSW – advisor to Minister of Health Member Board of Social Studies until transfer to University Member National Fitness Council NSW Member Council Bush Nursing Association for 25 Years Lecturer in Maternal & Child Health, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine University Sydney to 1965 Medical Officer, Grosvenor Hospital, Dept Health 1965-1970 Honorary Organiser Medical Group on Health Education with Headmistress Association Independent Girls Schools NSW World Health Organisation travelling scholarship 1950-1951

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & ROYAL COLLEGES Member Australian Medical Association (AMA) – Fellow 1972 Rep. Women Medical Practitioners on Council of Australian Medical Association NSW Branch 1966-1969 Member Australian Paediatric Association Fellow Royal College Obstetrics & Gynaecology Member Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Member Convocation: Macquarie University from 1965 Member Convocation: ANU 1975 Member Council Ravenswood School for Girls 1961- 1975 Member Aust & NZ Association for Medical Education Member Aust Obstetrics & Gynaecological Research Society Member Aust Council Scientific Study of Mental Retardation

COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS & SOCIETIES International Vice-President Medical Women’s International Association National President Australian Federation of University Women President Australian Federation of Medical Women Australian Convenor Standing Committee for Health for Aust National Council of Women State - NSW President Public Medical Officers’ Association President Medical Women’s Society NSW President Sydney University Women Graduates Association Vice-President Australian Physiotherapy Association (NSW) Membership of Community Organisations Institute of International Affairs, Arts Association Sydney University, The English Speaking Union, The Victoria League, The National Trust of Australia, The Art Gallery Society NSW, The Elizabethan Theatre Trust, The Friends of the Opera, Public Health Association, Council of Social Services, Fellow of Royal Institute of Public Administration.

CLUBS The Queens Club, Avondale Golf Club, The Soroptimist Club of North Sydney

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Grace Cuthbert Browne was Director of the New South Wales Division of Maternal and Baby Welfare 1937-64 and was a part-time lecturer in Maternal and Child Health at the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, University of Sydney 1946-64. She had graduated from the University of Sydney Bachelor of Medicine (MB), Master of Surgery (ChM). Browne was president of the Australian Federation of Medical Women and president, Australian Federation of University Women.

  • 1937 - 1964 Career position - Director of the New South Wales Division of Maternal and Baby Welfare
  • 1946 - 1964 Career position - Lecturer in maternal and child health in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at the University of Sydney (part-time)
  • 1959 Award - Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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Australian Dictionary of Biography Online

Australian Women's Register

  1. Cuthbert Browne, Grace Johnston (1900 - 1988)Australian Dictionary of Biography Online : Cuthbert Browne, Grace Johnston (1900 - 1988)
    Browne, Elspeth
    [2006]
    Published: Australian National University
    Series: http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A170282b.htm
  2. Browne, Grace Cuthbert (1900 - 1988), Biographical EntryBright Sparcs : Browne, Grace Cuthbert (1900 - 1988), Biographical Entry
    [2002]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/bsparcs/biogs/P002000b.htm
  3. Who's who in Australia 1980
    Draper, W J
    [1908]
    Published: The Herald and Weekly Times
  4. Faith, Hope and Charity Australian Women and Imperial Honours: 1901-1989
    Australian Women's Archives Project
    [2003]
    Published: Australian Women's Archives Project
    Series: http://www.womenaustralia.info/exhib/honours/honours.html
  5. Where are the Women in Australian science?
    Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    [2003]
    Published: Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre
    Series: http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/wisa/wisa.html
  6. Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales: Grace Cuthbert Browne - Records (1908 - 1989)
    Various records 1908-89 including autobiographical material written for inclusion in "Women physicians of the world: autobiographies of medical pioneers" (1978) [3 boxes, ML MSS 5195].
    ML MSS 5195
  7. National Library of Australia Manuscript Collection: Grace Cuthbert Browne - Records (1905 - 1972)
    Oral history recording with Hazel de Berg 26 July 1972, c60 minutes, 20 page transcript [DeB 619].
    DeB 619
  8. Ravenswood School for Girls: Ravenswood Archives (1901 - )
    The Ravenswood Archives commenced ‘officially’ in 1988. Lorna Puflett, previously senior librarian until 1985 had accumulated a great deal of material of archival interest and she commenced her new position as the Ravenswood archivist in 1988. The collection contains: paper records dating back to the foundation of the school in 1901; over 9 000 photographs from 1904 onwards; a complete collection of school magazines/year books from 1925; samples of old school uniforms; including hats, ties, badges and sports gear, prize certificates, trophies, examples of pupils work. Ravenswood Archives also runs an Oral History Programme and a ‘Women of Ravenswood’ collection. Several school class groups visit the Archives annually to learn about the history of the school and for research.
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Encyclopedia of Australian Science

  1. Mitchell and Dixson Libraries Manuscripts Collection, State Library of New South Wales: Grace Cuthbert Browne - Records (1908 - 1989)
    Various records 1908-89 including autobiographical material written for inclusion in "Women physicians of the world: autobiographies of medical pioneers" (1978) [3 boxes, ML MSS 5195].
    ML MSS 5195
  2. National Library of Australia Oral History Collection: Grace Cuthbert Browne - Records (1905 - 1972)
    Oral history recording with Hazel de Berg 26 July 1972, c60 minutes, 20 page transcript [DeB 619].
    DeB 619

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  1. Grace Cuthbert Browne interviewed by Hazel de Berg in the Hazel de Berg collection
    Browne, Grace Cuthbert
    [ Sound : 1972 ]
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  2. Report of studies and observations made during tenure of a World Health Organization fellowship, 1950-1951 / by Grace J. Cuthbert-Browne
    Browne, Grace Cuthbert
    [ Book : 1952 ]
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  1. Grace Cuthbert Browne interviewed by Hazel de Berg in the Hazel de Berg collection
    Browne, Grace Cuthbert
    [ Sound : 1972 ]
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  2. Portrait of Dr. Grace Cuthbert Browne, Director of the New South Wales Division of Maternal and Baby Welfare
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