The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three page typewritten Letter to Hospitals following meeting of Education Committee 23/10/51approves the Northern District School of Nursing as a registered training authority, lists the associated hospitals, details enrolment, examination, recruitment and selection of students. Added in pencil at top of page 1, ‘Oct 1951’ and in pencil added ‘Nurses Board 1958’.nurse education, trainee selection

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.The printed page two of two pages from the Northern District School of Nursing titled "Information for P.T.S. students" From Lister House. It includes Programme, Locker keys, Group Leadersmemoir, nursing, student nurses, lister house

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.First Year Nurse, in yellow uniform, at the entry to NDSN.Return to Library Northern District School of Nursing P.O. Box 481 Bendigo Leo A. Hughes, Photographer, 7 High Street, Eaglehawk, 3556, Phone 46 8438ndsn, nursing

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.A twelve page Prospectus for Northern District School of Nursing includes photos of hospitals participating, how to make application, photos of nurses’ accommodation, details of training program, general information, pay rates for graduates and details of post graduate work.nurse education, ndsn hospitals, prospectus

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.A small laminated wall sign on fawn paper with black typed font. This sign dates to the 1950s and outlines the basic aim of the Northern District School of Nursing as well as five means to the achievement of the aim. memoir, nursing, at lister house.

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.This is a copy of a photograph of a plaque titled "Servientes" which remembers the Northern District School of Nursing which operated from March 1950 course which trained nurses in a three-year course. This was the forerunner to current courses. Copy of a photograph in colour. The plaque is brown and the inscription in in gold writing. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.School 64 Female Nurses are in uniform in downstairs exam room. Tutor: Win Stock Back L-R: ?, Denise Sullivan (Cartwright), Wendy Rogerson, ?, ?, Maree Williams On rear of photo: BCV8 Bendigo, Northern District School of Nursing, 37 Rowan St., Bendigo.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 64

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.NDSN Trained Nurse Certification booklet. Black coloured folder with gold print on the front: "Northern District School of Nursing Victoria Australia". Inside the first page has the logo of the NDSN and the second page has: "This is to Certify that (Nurses name) has attended the prescribed course of theoretical and practical instruction at the Northern District School of Nursing, has had approved nursing experience in the wards and departments of: The Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital and has passed the examination qualifying her to act as a Trained Nurse. Signed by the Director of Nursing, (J. Edgar) Medical Supt., Chairman, School committee (K. Houylahan)and the Dean (K. Andrews), and the date.ndsn, nursing, lister house bendigo, certificate of nursing

Northern District School of NursingLetter from Midge Cornish (Weston) on her experiences as a trainee NDSN School 35/36, including two booklets: a Prospectus for the Northern District School of Nursing and a Nurses Board Procedure Book for Student Nurse, the latter with signed tasks completed. Two other amusing articles, a 'Kissing Recipe' and a 'Grand Hospital Wedding" using clinical and scientific terms were included. A typewritten copy of 'International Code of Nursing Ethics' also included.nursing, nursing procedures, prospectus

See Ref. 4362Wooden Shield with seven silver shields surrounding a central plaque depicting sporting achievements. The silver shields were awarded from 1967 - 1973. The trophy was donated by Ringwood Timber and Trading Co. shown on a silver plate on the bottom of the shield. The shield was awarded by Mitcham and District State Schools Sports Association as shown on a silver nameplate on the top of the wooden shield.Mitcham and District State Schools Sports Associationtrophies & awards, sports

The First of its Kind, Northern District School Of Nursing Vic, nurse education and training at the Northern District School of Nursing compiled by The Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association Inc. Soft cover 352 pages with black and white & some colour photographs. Copy 1book, bendigo, nursing, bendigo-nursing-nursing school

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.School 58 Black and White photo of five nurses in the garden at Lister House. On the rear of the photo is written: Northern District School of Nursing 37 Rowan Street, Bendigo, Front Garden - old building, School 58 24/4/1963. Left to Right: L.A. Lawton, P.A. Ripon, ?, Jenny Ayson (Deceased BBH), ?nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, school 58

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.A wooden shield shaped plaque with an eight centimetre diameter blue and gold coloured insignia of THE POLICE ASSOCIATION VICTORIA which has red and gold coloured crown in the middle. A metal plate six and a half centimetres by two and a half centimetres has engraved on it NORTHERN DISTRICT SCHOOL OF NURSING MANY THANKS POLCE EXAMINATIONS 1980on the back, MADE TO APPROVED SPECIFICATIONS by LEGA PTY LTD 24-26 WILLIAM STREET BALACAVA VICTORIA AUSTRALIA ndns, police association victoria, police examinations 1980

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.School 58 Black and White photo of five nurses in the garden at Lister House. On the rear of the photo is written: Northern District School of Nursing 37 Rowan Street, Bendigo, Front Garden - old building, School 58 24/4/1963. Left to Right: L.A. Lawton, P.A. Ripon, ?, Jenny Ayson (Deceased BBH), J. Hoopernurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, school 58, 37 rowan street bendigo

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.P.T.S. Training school 54 and 59 in dining room at Lister House. 25/4/1962 Black and white photographs; one small and an enlargement copy. On Rear of photo is written: Northern District School of Nursing Staff dining room. School 58 P.T.S. 25/4/1962 and School 59 - Front Table L. Letcher PTS 59 and E. Cameron PTS 54 nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 54, lister house dining room, school 59

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three copies of the Fourth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for twelve months ended 31st March 1954. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 8 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement.One copy has ‘N.W. Long’ written in ink on top right of cover.nurse education, nursing administration

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Two copies of the Fourth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for twelve months ended 31st March 1954. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 8 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement.nurse education, nursing administration

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Schools 47 and 48 in Dining room at Lister House. 25/4/1962 Black and white photographs; possibly the open day of the new dining room. Nurses are in full uniform with capes and caps. On Rear of photo is written: Northern District School of Nursing Staff dining room, 1962/63 Schools 47 and 48. On the extreme left are: Margot Scott (Ass. Dean Education), ?, Miss Long nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, school 47, school 48

The Melton and District State Schools Third Annual Sports held in October in 1939 lists EW Barrie and S Rodgers as announcers. Stan an d/or Alan Rodgers were featured in this role for many years. E.W. Barrie’s appears on the Sports Booklet in 1962, and his association with the sports continued to 1973. In 1968 he donated the House Athletic Shield to the schoolPoster for the Melton and District State School Third Annual Sports eventeducation, sport

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Copy of newspaper article from Bendigo Advertiser, January 1973 "Special Notice Nursing Vacancies". NDSN will being a PILOT PROJECT for three year general nursing on 1st February 1973. Only 12 girls will be accepted. Includes Age Range, Education, Medical Examination and Personal Interview. Article signed by "The Dean" Northern District School of Nursing. The newspaper article and photograph has been copied from the original newspaper. memoir, nursing, ndsn, mr norm phillips, nancy winifred long mbe

The book of signatures was retrieved from a time capsule behind the Box Hill Town Hall's foundation stone by the Mayor of Box Hill, Cr. R. G. Friday during a 'Back to Box Hill' held on April 13th and 14th, 1985. Celebrations were held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the official opening of the Box Hill Town Hall on April 15th, 1935. Pupils at the following schools in 1934 signed up: Box Hill Girl's Technical School, Box Hill Primary School, Salvation Army Boys' Home, Box Hill Grammar School, Ormiston, Horton Girls' Grammar School, Convent Notre Dame de Sion, St Francis Xavier, Mont Albert Central School, Box Hill South Primary 4138, Burwood Primary School 461 and Box Hill High School.This book contains a list of signatures of school children attending schools in the Box Hill district in 1934.school children, school rolls, box hill, 1934, school registers, time capsule, box hill town hall, back to box hill, (cr) (mr) r g friday, box hill district schools, box hill girl's technical school, box hill primary school, salvation army boys' home, box hill grammar school, ormiston, horton girls' grammar school, convent notre dame de sion, st francis xavier, mont albert central school, box hill south primary 4138, burwood primary 461, box hill high school

Bacchus Marsh State School No. 28. The number of pupils in 1883 was 172. The school has undergone a number of name changes over the years. It began as the Bacchus Marsh National School in 1850 and at the time this photo was taken it was known as Bacchus Marsh State School. Since the 1970s it has been known as Bacchus Marsh Primary. It is officially recognised as the oldest government school in Victoria.This image is important as an early depiction of the first state school in Victoria, and is one of the two earliest images of this school. Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. Photograph of a six-gabled school building with a large assembly of pupils and teachers in an outdoor setting. There are four adults, probably the teaching staff.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, schools, bacchus marsh state school. no. 28.

This image is one of a series of photographs taken by Melbourne based photographers Stevenson and McNicoll who visited Bacchus Marsh and its nearby districts between September and November 1883. The Catholic school in this picture was located in Fisken Street, Bacchus Marsh. It was opened in 1863 and operated until about 1890 when the pupils transferred to another school at St Joseph's Convent.Small sepia 'carte de viste' style unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. The image shows a group of about 45 school children facing the camera along with two adults. A female adult stands at the far left of the picture. An adult man stands second from the right. A older girl stands to his left, slightly separate from the rest of the group. The older children stand in two rows and in front of them are seated younger children. What is presumably the school building is directly behind them.Printed On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, schools bacchus marsh, catholic schools bacchus marsh, school portraits

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Printed booklet of 8 pages with soft cardboard slate blue cover fading to brown at edges. Cover has silver and blue printed details 'The Northern District School of Nursing Second and Third Annual Reports' and in blue 'of Committee of Management for the twelve months ended 31st March, 1952 and 31st March 1953, Lister House Rowan Street Bendigo. Contents cover Office Bearers and Lecturers. Photos of Nurse accommodation, education details and Maintenance Income and expenditure. There are four copies.One copy has ‘Reference Copy’ pencilled on front cover with addendum and spelling corrections. Another copy has “N.W.Long’ signed in ink on cover.ndsn, nurse education

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Printed booklet of sixteen pages with soft cardboard sea green cover faded to mustard brown. Cover has silver printed details 'The Northern District School of Nursing First Annual Report' and in black 'of Committee of Management for the twelve months ended 31st March, 1951, Lister House Rowan Street Bendigo. Contents cover Office Bearers, Photos and details of Nurses' residences, dining room and some students, educational details, Matrons Conference and Income and expenditure. There are six copies.ndsn, nursing, annual reports

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Four copies of the Sixth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for twelve months 1st July 1955 - 30th June 1956. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 12 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement. There is a photo of nurses who sat for October Final State Examination.‘N.W. Long’ written on top right corner of one copy.nurse education, nursing administration, annual report

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Four copies of the Fifth Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Northern District School of Nursing for fifteen months 1st April 1954-30th June 1955. Slate blue cardboard cover with blue and silver printing on cover with 12 pages inside. Included are names of office bearers, committee of management, nursing staff, assistant tutors, clerical staff and lecturers. Also covered are administration and activities and financial statement. There are photos of nurses at work and study and of Lister and McEniry Houses.‘N.W. Long’ written on top right corner of two copies.nurse education, nursing administration, annual report

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Newspaper article from page 10 of the Guardian, Friday 25th October 2013, showing two photographs of the same group of nurses from 1982 when they had just graduated and again in 2013. They began nursing training in 1979 School 94. They trained at Lister House. The article discussed the collecting of submissions for former nurses of Northern District School of Nursing for a book they were going to produce about NDSN. nursing, at lister house., school 94