Healy, Gertrude (1894–1984) Nationally and internationally recognized violinist, teacher and composer Ballarat born Gertrude was educated locally at Sacred Heart College where she demonstrated prodigious gifts as a violinist, competing against (Sir) Bernard Heinze at Royal South Street and claiming first prize in 1907 at the First Australian Exhibition of Women’s Work. She studied cello … Continue reading Gertrude Healy – Women who shaped and built Ballarat