Convicted of using an instrument to procure a miscarriage. Janet Wright was a former nurse who performed illegal abortions from her house in Kippax Street, Surry Hills. One of her teenage patients almost died after a procedure and Wrightwas prosecuted and sentenced to 12 months hard labour. Aged 68.
Titled "Janet Wright, criminal record number 737LB, 16 February 1922. State Reformatory for Women, Long Bay, NSW."
Source: Sydney Living Museum (Justice & Police Museum).