William Rookwood, Pomona, ca 1917

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TitleWilliam Rookwood, Pomona, ca 1917Additional InformationWilliam Rookwood, Pomona's first Ambulance Superintendent (1917-1920). In January 1919 he was thrown from the sulky whilst attending a call, breaking his ankle and suffering internal injuries. William was sent to Mater Hospital in Brisbane for treatment and returned to his official duties at Pomona Ambulance on 8 May 1919. William Rookwood was diagnosed with Bright's Disease in November 1920 and died on 22 December 1920, aged 40. Two months later his wife Florence gave birth to a son William on 19 February 1921. (Source: supplied by Cooroora Historical Society)Dateca 1917Image NoA603

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Subject (Keywords)UniformsHatsEmergency Services

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LocalityPomonaPersonWilliam RookwoodOrganisation or ClubQueensland Ambulance Service Cooroora Historical SocietyCommunity PartnersNoosa Museum Image Collection

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William Rookwood, Pomona, ca 1917