Impossible workload, Heliopolis
Beatrice was one of the first nurses to sign up during WWI. She was sent to Heliopolis, Egypt where the wounded began arriving from the Gallipoli arena. Heliopolis was once a palatial hotel. As a hospital, it was entirely unsuitable.
Researched & written by Jeffrey Peirce
Narrated by Andrew Robinson
Voiced by Adele Peirce
Image Australian Army Museum of WA