Alfred Jefferis Turner
Alfred Jefferis Turner (3 October 1861, in Canton – 29 December 1947, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) was a pediatrician and amateur entomologist. He was the son of missionary Frederick Storrs-Turner. He introduced the use of diphtheria antitoxin to Australia in 1895. He resided in Dauphin Terrace, Highgate Hill, Brisbane, and was known by the nickname "Gentle Annie".
Alfred Jefferis Turner | |
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Doctor Alfred Jefferis Turner | |
| Born | 3 October 1861 Canton, China |
| Died | 29 December 1947 (aged 86) Brisbane, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Pediatrician, entomologist |
| Spouse | Hilda Constance Roehricht |
| Parent(s) | Frederick Storrs-Turner, Sophia Mary Harmer |
The Jefferis Turner Centre for mothercraft was opened in 1952 as part of the Queensland Government's Maternal and Child Welfare program. In 1986, its role was changed to provide short term respite care for intellectually disabled children. It is located in the heritage building Fairy Knoll in Ipswich.
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