Innamincka by Elizabeth Burchil

Author:
Elizabeth Burchill (1904–2003)

Publisher:
Mike Steel Innamincka Trading Post, Innamincka, South Australia, 1990
©1960

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
174 pages + 7 unnumbered pages, with 8 pages of plates including illustrations, map, and portraits

Condition:
Very Good – light wear to covers; clean, bright interior with all plates intact.

Description:
Originally published in 1960 and reissued in 1990, Innamincka is a moving biographical account of the Elizabeth Symon Nursing Home and the Australian Inland Mission’s work in one of Australia’s most remote communities. Elizabeth Burchill—a nurse, midwife, and dedicated missionary—captures the challenges and spirit of providing medical care in the arid heart of South Australia. A testament to resilience, community, and the role of women in frontier health services, this book remains a significant narrative of Australian outback nursing history.

Why You'll Love It:
A heartfelt tribute to the women of the outback, this book offers an inspiring glimpse into life and healthcare in remote Australia. A valuable read for those interested in medical history, missionary work, and regional South Australian life.