Louise Taplin
Louise Taplin (1855–1901) was an English-born Australian nurse, children's home matron and charity worker.   Early life Louise Taplin was born in or near London in 1855. She began her career in nursing in the 1870s in Paris, working in a large hospital there where she learned various technical training relating to nursing. After her time in France she returned to England and took a post of governess. She travelled with the family to Amsterdam, where her employer was seeking treatment from :nl:Johann Georg Mezger, Johann Georg Mezger, a celebrated doctor and massage therapist. There she learnt massage from Mezger and he offered her the post of his assistant, however she refused. She next went to work for the Carapanos, a Greek family of wealth and influence. After a bout of ill health from her brother Will, she decided that they both should immigrate to Australia where it was believed the climate was better suited for convalescence. Career In 1886 she was appointed matron ...
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