Myra Rendle

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NameMyra RendleDescriptionIn the late 1800s when medicine was a male dominated field, 14 year old Myra Rendle began a dentistry apprenticeship in Brisbane. In 1899 at 18 years old, Myra opened her own dental practice in Brisbane, becoming the first female dentist in Queensland. In 1901, following a period of professional travel around the North of Queensland, Myra relocated to Townsville, opening a dental practice in Flinders Street where she practiced for the next 15 years. Myra was also an accomplished sportswoman, participating in gymnastics, rowing, golf, sailing, horse riding, signalling and bush walking during her time in Townsville. DateBetween 11th March 1881 and 15th November 1969Place of BirthBrisbane

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The signalling corps, Nellie Bay, Magnetic Island ca.1905

Myra Rendle (left) golfing with Buttercup Bucanan, Townsville, September 1905

Myra Rendle and friends rowing on Ross Creek, Townsville, ca.1905

Myra Rendle (right) with a friend at the home of Mrs Ross, Stanton Hill, Townsville, September 1905

Portrait of Myra Rendle, 14 December 1911

Myra Rendle with sisters Ella and Blanche at "the Green", Alexander St., Townsville, ca.1905

Portrait of Myra Rendle, 14 December 1911.

IDENTIFIERS

Subject (Keyword)Myra Rendle MacKenzieMyra MacKenzie

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Myra Rendle