Dame Jean Macnamara
Jean Macamara On April 1st, 2020, Google honoured her 121st birthday with a Google Doodle. It is the story of a lady who helped the world.Her name is Dame Annie Jean Macnamar a , DBE ( 1 April 1899 – 13 October 1968) was an Australian medical doctor and scientist, best known for her contributions to children's health and welfare. She was honored as Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1935. Early life and education Annie Jean Macnamara was born on 1 April 1899 to John and Annie Macnamara in Beechworth, Victoria. Her family moved to Melbourne when she was seven and she attended Spring Road State School. She received a scholarship to study at the Presbyterian Ladies' College. She entered the University of Melbourne at age 17 and graduated M.B. and B.S. in 1922. Career After graduating, she became a resident medical officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital . In 1923, Macnamara became a resident doctor at the Royal Childr
