Linn Drs John and Jeanette

Fast Facts

Type of person	Family
Date of arrival	1953
Principal occupation	Medical doctors
Date of departure	1969

In 1953 Drs John and Jeanette Linn purchased the Mallala medical practice.

Dr Jeanette Linn continued her studies while in Mallala and was awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1978.

These two doctors worked arduously and continuously for the district and the hospital for 16 years. During their term in Mallala the St John Ambulance was formed, the Committee for the Ageing was commenced, seven units for the aged were planned, and an X-ray machine was purchased.

Drs John and Jeanette Linn instigated the move to form a St John's Ambulance Brigade in Mallala and worked tirelessly for the brigade. They also organized the first pharmacy, which was established in Adelaide Road.

Drs John and Jeanette Linn left the Mallala practice June 30th 1969 and Dr Myrna Fernandez took over the medical care of the people of Mallala and District.

Related Articles Mallala Community Hospital First Doctors House Mallala Private Hospital St Johns Ambulance Fernandez Dr Myrna

Sources

• Mallala Museum research notes

Dr John Linn

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