Rosemary Jane Chambers

Rosemary Jane Chambers (“Jane”) was born in England, but at the age of 4 she was evacuated with her mother and one sister to New Zealand to avoid the second world war. After returning to England to complete her schooling, Jane, a bright diligent child, chose to study medicine at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, where girls had only just been admitted to study medicine. There were just six girls in her year of almost 100 students. She played hockey for the Barts team. After qualifying …