to rejoin their ships when the ships were next in port. By the 1950s the number of sailors needing convalescence had reduced greatly. The hospital now catered to a wider range of needs within the local population. Matron Shaw retired in the 1960s. By 1925 a doctors surgery had been opened on the south west corner of the intersection of Crawford Road with Bay Street. Adelaide Croucher, chiropodist, conducted a business in her own home from the mid-1940s. Initially this was at 17 Francis Avenue, then later from 6 Carinya Avenue. She also visited many clients in their own homes. On Wednesdays she worked at the local hairdressing salon on Bay Street. As people sat under the hairdryer they would have their feet attended to as well. See also History of Brighton Le Sands, New South Wales References External links Greek Immigration to Australia Spokey Blokeys (podcast) - Brighton Le Sands (Episode 7) Suburbs of Sydney Botany Bay Bayside Council