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.Group of NDSN staff/tutors outside Lister House. Additional information on 4/3/2019 (by Jay Bourke): Peg Donahue(tutor) 2nd from R Win Stock (tutor) 4th from R. NDSN Lecture Theatre opening NDSN lunch - all staff.ndsn, nursing, uniforms

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.Three (unnamed) off duty nurses relax on the cast-iron lace verandah of "Eurella", the NDSN school's first hostel, View StreetOff duty nurses relax find time for a chat on the cast-iron lace verandah of "Eurella", the NDSN school's first hostel, View Street (late 1950s). Opposite Barkly Street.ndsn, nursing, uniforms

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.Three (unnamed) nurses outside "Mayfort", Nurse's accommodation Wattle Street, Bwendigo, the NDSN school's first hostel, View Street. Colour photograph. Mayfort - nurse's accommodation for trainees during P.T.S. intakes.Mayfort, Wattle Streetndsn, nursing, uniforms

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.Black and white photo of two Tutor Sisters in uniform on steps of lister HouseSr Scott Sr Donohoe

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.Coral Dulcie Toey of Training School 46 26/4/60 colour photograph head and shoulders, in uniform with captails (student nurse). On rear of photo written in ink: * Coral Dulcie Toey Born 30/3/1943 at Pyramid Hill, PTS School 46 (20/4/60) * Married Ian James Broad 31/1/1940 * Daughter Kristen Janelle (9 months) May 1974 * All three killed in car accident Swan Hill Kerang Road ? at Lake Boga on Jan 4 1975 * Buried Durham Ox Cemetery * One report says the accident April 1st. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 46 1960, coral dulcie toey

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. School 58 commenced 24/4/1963 24 Female Nurses and one tutor are in uniform. Three rows, the front row seated and the second and third row standing. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 58

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 66 commenced 12 July 1965 34 Female Nurses and one tutor are in uniform. Three rows, the front row seated and the second and third row standing. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 66

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 66 Black and white photo of five nurses sitting at a table in the staff dining room, in full uniform including capes and hats. From rear of photo: right to Left: Nicki Barber (now Seromble), Marg Waugh (now Watts), Val Rothacker.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 66

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 70 Black and white photo of nurses in the new dining room at Lister House; all in bib and brace uniforms.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 70

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 Two coloured photos of first year nurses standing in the grounds of Lister House and modelling at the launch of their new uniforms. In the navy blazer is Patricia McCarrow of Mildura and in the brown blazer is Sharon Meng. Both students were in school 107.ndsn, nursing, school 107, lister house bendigo

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 Two coloured photos of first year nurses sitting in the grounds of Lister House and modelling at the launch of their new uniforms. In the navy blazer is Patricia McCarrow of Mildura and in the brown blazer is Sharon Meng. Both students were in school 107.ndsn, nursing, lister house bendigo, school 107

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.Black and white photo of a group of nurses from school 43. Taken at Lister House. 14 in uniform - one person not in uniform On a separate sheet the following information in biro- At Lister House Group of 43 L -R Front 1. Betty Evans 2. Kaye Lewis 3. Marjorie Billings Middle Row 4. Judy Taylor 5. Glenys Morrison 6. 7. 8. 9. Joy Wilson Back Row 10. Louise Murphy 11. Gwen Hinneberg 12.Jan Goss 13. 14. and 15. unable to recognize due to shadows group of nurses from school 43. taken at lister house in 1959

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.Black and white photo of a group of nurses from school 43. Taken on steps at entry to Lister House in 1959 7 in uniform. In biro on reverse - At steps outside Lister House On a separate sheet the following information in biro- Outside on steps at Lister House. Bendigo Base Trainees Group L-R Back Row 1. Louise Murphy - did not complete training 2. Betty Evans 3. Joy Williams - deceased Middle Row 1. Anne Dawe 2. Gwen Hinneberg 3. Jan Goss - deceased Front 1. Kaye Lewis group of nurses from school 43. taken at lister house in 1959

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.Black and white photo of a group of nurses from school 43. Outside Lister House in 1959 4 in uniform. In biro on reverse - Outside Lister House On a separate sheet the following information in biro- Outside on steps at Lister House. L-R 1. Kaye Lewis 2. Betty Evans 3. Jan Goss 4. Louise Murphy group of nurses from school 43. taken at lister house in 1959

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.Black and white photograph of twenty eight nursing students in uniform from the Northern District School of Nursing taken by a professional photographer. Typed list of student names on a separate piece of paper.northern district school of nursing, bendigo, lister house, preliminary training schools

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.Black and white photograph of twenty-six nursing students in uniform from the Northern District School of Nursing taken by a professional photographer. Written on back School 20 1953 Oct.northern district school of nursing, bendigo, lister house, preliminary training schools

Fourteen Miniature Models of Nurses from Primitive Era to 1980's. They were Dean Nancy Long's idea and she had them made. They were used for "Careers" information when visiting High Schools. In 1972 when the uniforms changed from traditional to more modern trend they created interest for prospective trainee nurses. Each has a frame and a name tag in Roman script Collection of fourteen miniature Dolls. These dolls were used as a teaching aid at the Northern District School of Nursing.Titles of Dollsnursing uniforms, educational equipment, careers

Abbess- Nuns were permitted to travel and wore apparel reflecting fashion of the era. This brought criticism which led to uniformity. The veil symbolizes obedience humility and service. In the modern nurse the veil is a symbol of service to mankindMiniature Doll 30cm tall. Dressed in fawn coloured fitted dress with beaded belt falling the length of the dress with cross emblem. Doll is wearing fawn coloured head type veil/scarf. Name tag - Abbessnursing uniforms, nursing history, northern district school of nursing, miniature doll

St John Ambulance Brigade in 1099 the Order of St John of Jerusalem began. Both men and women nursed on a large scale. Both the Knights and Ladies were pledged to the service on mankind. Ther Emblem the eight pointed white cross is still worn by members of the St John Ambulance Brigade. Miniature 30cm doll dresses on blue gown and long matching blue cape. Red insignia front of dress.Dame of Order of St Johnnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing, miniature dopll

30cm Miniature Doll dressed in long blue dress with long white apron. Red cape and white veil on head. White cuffs on sleevesName Tagminiature doll, nursing uniform, nursing history

School 76 August 1970 29 Nurses - 2 males 27 femaleBlack and White Photo - 29 Nurses - 2 males sitting in the middle of the bottom row.nursing history, nursing uniform

School 77 February 1971 - 60 Nurses - Sourced by Paula DoolanBlack and White photo - 4 rows of nurses- 2nd row from bottom has 2 males in the middle - 60 Nursesnursing uniform, nursing history, nursing information

School 78 - 1971 Sr E Simpson (Fraser) with Nr Cathryn Lillie - Prac drawing up promotion - 1971 Two Black and white proof photos of student nurse and nursing sister. I promotional photo with writing on the back. Names have been written on back of promotional photo. Photo of Nr Cathryn Lillie- and Sr E Simpson (tutor) nursing information, nursing history, nursing uniforms

School 78 - 1971 - Lister House - First year nurse Cathryn Lillie bottle feeding baby Susan Dixon. Nurse Lillee was a model for the new uniform introduced in 1971Black and White proof photo - Trainee nurse sitting in chair with baby with bottle in her hand. Sitting in front of large window7014-51 stamped on back. Name of nurse and date on backnursing history, nursing training

School 79 - 81 nurses - 31st January 1972Black and White photo - 4 rows of nurses - 81 nurses - photo situated on lawned area close to building on right hand sidenursing history, nursing uniforms

School 79 - May 1972 - 5 Student Nurses - Tonia Epps (Shepparton) P.J. McGregor (Mildura) S.T Verner (Castlemaine) J.M. Wren (Bendigo) S.K. Scott(Echuca) - Note length of dresses and different styles of footwearBlack and White photos of 5 Nurses standing on steps. 1st 2nd 4th Nurses standing alone and 2 nurses on step 4. 3 Nurses wearing black shoes and 2 nurses together wearing white shoesNames and details of photo on backnursing history, nursing uniforms

School 82 - 6th August 1973 - 37 NursesBlack and White photo - 3 rows of nurses. 2 back rows standing and front row seated. 37 Nurses. Dark curtains for backdrop and dark tiles at front. White border on rhs and bottom of photonursing history, nursing information, nursing uniforms

School 83 - Group 1 - 41 Nurses - 4th February 1974.Black and White phots large white border at top and bottom. 41 Nurses in three rows. Top and 2nd row nurses are facing inwards. Front row nurses have legs crossed and hands clasped. Lawn at front and trees in background nurse training, nursing history, nursing uniform

School 83 - Pilot Student group 2 - Back L-R Margaret Holt Julene Adams Kay Tongo Lisbeth Sandow front L-R Lorraine Geary Marion Dunn Kathryn Byron Helen Friend3 Photos all the same setting. 8 Nurses - 4 standing and 4 sitting on bench at front. Border around photo. List of people in photo on backnursing training, nursing history, nursing uniforms