Marie Brown facts for kids

Dr. Marie Brown was an important woman in South Australia. She was a doctor and an activist. She helped create the Mothers and Babies Health Association. This group worked to keep mothers and babies healthy.

Early Life and Education

Marie Simpson was born in Nottingham, England, in 1883. She studied medicine at the University of London. She became a doctor in 1907. In 1913, she earned a special degree. This degree was in Public Health from Sheffield University. Public Health focuses on keeping entire communities healthy.

Life in Australia

Dr. Marie Brown arrived in South Australia on November 13, 1914. She traveled on a ship called the Mongolia. On the same day she arrived, she married Dr. Gilbert Brown. They had a son named Ian in 1917. The family lived in different towns in South Australia. These included Snowtown, North Adelaide, and Rose Park. They finally settled in Gilberton.

Helping Mothers and Babies

Dr. Marie Brown cared a lot about public health. She also cared deeply about the well-being of women and children. In 1920, she joined an organization called the School for Mothers. This group later became the Mothers and Babies Health Association.

For many years, she was a very important medical officer for this association. She also led their clinic for pregnant mothers. Dr. Brown was well-known for her lectures. These talks taught people how to keep children healthy. She also helped the Kindergarten Union. She was also a member of the National Council of Women. These groups worked to support women and children in the community.

Community Involvement

In 1922, Dr. Brown tried to become a member of the City Council. She ran as a candidate for the MacDonnell Ward. She was supported by the Women's Non-Party Association. This group later became the League of Women Voters. She was not successful in this election. However, her effort showed her dedication to public service.