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Clunes Museum
Photograph, CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 5 NOVEMBER 1950
CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITALBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES NEW HOSPITAL IN A WHITE FRAME UNDER GLASS WITH BUFF COLOURED BORDER. NARRATIVE AT THE BOTTOM THANKING MR L.H. TOLLIDAY FOR YEARS OF SERVICE. 5 NOVEMBER 1950l.h. tolliday, clunes new hospital, buildings -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet - BROCHURE, R. FLETCHER & SONS. BALLARAT, The Clunes District Hospital )Incorporated) Information Brochure, June 1988
INFORMATION BROCHURE COMPILED AN DISED BY THE COMMITEE OF MANAGEMENT OF THE CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL (INCORPORATED) DATED JUNE 1988 - INCLUDES NAMES OF OFFICE BEARERS AND OUTLINES HEALTH AND ANCILLARY SERVICES AVAILABLE AND PLANS FOR MINOR WORKS AND EQUIPMENT PROGRAM AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT1 X TRIFOLD INFORMATION BROCHURE BLUE PRINTING ON WHITE BACKGROUND FOR THE CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL (INCORPORATED) JUNE 1988clunes district hospital, hospital committee of management -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Paperback book, Ruth Henderson (Neil), Alfred Hospital Reminiscences (1927-1947), March 1990
Reminiscences of over 100 nurses who trained and worked at the Alfred Hospital between 1927 and 1947, including Jean Hanna.Paperback book with aqua coloured cover. Title in black, and photocopy (black) of original design of the Alfred Hospital. included within are many black and white photos. non-fictionReminiscences of over 100 nurses who trained and worked at the Alfred Hospital between 1927 and 1947, including Jean Hanna.alfred hospital, nurses, ahnl, jean hanna -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice, Costs of treatment, Alfred Hospital outpatient department, Alfred Hospital, 3 Feb 1893
Notice from Alfred Hospital outpatient department advising of costs of treatment 1893Stamped 14 Feb 1893health - hospitals, alfred hospital, r c norman -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Books (3), Royal Childrens Hospital Auxiliary, 1940s - 1960s
Three minute books from the Royal Children's Hospital Auxiliary.; 1. 2nd minute books 28-Mar-1940. Black covers - all pages used.; 2. 3rd minute book 25-May-1955 to 22-Feb-1961 Black covers.; 3. 4th minute book 29-Mar-1961 to 25-Sep-1963 yellow covered Spirax students No. 592 Note Book.3. The Royal Childrens Hospital Auxiliary. Ringwood Branch.; Minute Book March 1961 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Paul Montford, Reverend Mother Mary Berghmans Daly, Foundress of St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy by Paul Montford, 01/05/2025
The St VIncent's hospital was founded in 1893, and the clinical School in 1910. The sculpture was presented by members of the original teaching Staff: Dr D. Murray Morton (dean), Dr Alex. L. Lewers. Dr L.S. Latham, Dr W.H. Summons, Sr A.E. Rowden White, Mr Douglas A. Shields, Mr T.B Devine, Dr A. Norman McArthur, Dr THomas Murphy, Dr Edward Ryan, Dr J.M. Baxter, Dr F. Newman, Dr John Murphy, Dr Gilbert Lamble, Dr J.F. Nelly, Dr A.J. BrenanThe St VIncent's hospital was founded in 1893, and the clinical School in 1910.st vincent's hospital, mary berghmans daly, paul montford -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Celebrations, Willsmere [Kew] Mental Hospital, 1972, 1972
This photograph is part of a series taken at the Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital. The photographs were gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2018 by Rosemary Barnes. The photos had been in the possession of her former husband, Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of the hospital. In 2019, the photographs were transferred to the State Archives as Permanent Government Records, as the Society is only entitled as a Class-B Place of Deposit to hold Temporary Government Records. The Society was permitted to keep and publish a digital copy of each photograph. Many of the photographs include information on the reverse about individuals or locations. Where this is the case, these have been published here as images that can be viewed in the picture carousel. Permission for third parties to reproduce this record must be granted by the Public Record Office Victoria.Arrival of the Official Party. One of a series of photographs of the the centenary celebrations at the Willsmere Mental Hospital in 1972.willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew mental hospital, kew lunatic asylum, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Celebrations, Willsmere [Kew] Mental Hospital, 1972, 1972
This photograph is part of a series taken at the Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital. The photographs were gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2018 by Rosemary Barnes. The photos had been in the possession of her former husband, Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of the hospital. In 2019, the photographs were transferred to the State Archives as Permanent Government Records, as the Society is only entitled as a Class-B Place of Deposit to hold Temporary Government Records. The Society was permitted to keep and publish a digital copy of each photograph. Many of the photographs include information on the reverse about individuals or locations. Where this is the case, these have been published here as images that can be viewed in the picture carousel. Permission for third parties to reproduce this record must be granted by the Public Record Office Victoria.Arrival of the Official Party. One of a series of photographs of the centenary celebrations at the Willsmere Mental Hospital in 1972.THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA'S CAR ENTERS THE DAY CENTRE GATES AT WILLSMERE 1972willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew mental hospital, kew lunatic asylum, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Celebrations, Willsmere [Kew] Mental Hospital, 1972, 1972
This photograph is part of a series taken at the Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital. The photographs were gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2018 by Rosemary Barnes. The photos had been in the possession of her former husband, Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of the hospital. In 2019, the photographs were transferred to the State Archives as Permanent Government Records, as the Society is only entitled as a Class-B Place of Deposit to hold Temporary Government Records. The Society was permitted to keep and publish a digital copy of each photograph. Many of the photographs include information on the reverse about individuals or locations. Where this is the case, these have been published here as images that can be viewed in the picture carousel. Permission for third parties to reproduce this record must be granted by the Public Record Office Victoria.Arrival of Official Party. One of a series of photographs of the centenary celebrations at the Willsmere Mental Hospital in 1972.willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew mental hospital, kew lunatic asylum, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Celebrations, Willsmere [Kew] Mental Hospital, 1972, 1972
This photograph is part of a series taken at the Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital. The photographs were gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2018 by Rosemary Barnes. The photos had been in the possession of her former husband, Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of the hospital. In 2019, the photographs were transferred to the State Archives as Permanent Government Records, as the Society is only entitled as a Class-B Place of Deposit to hold Temporary Government Records. The Society was permitted to keep and publish a digital copy of each photograph. Many of the photographs include information on the reverse about individuals or locations. Where this is the case, these have been published here as images that can be viewed in the picture carousel. Permission for third parties to reproduce this record must be granted by the Public Record Office Victoria.Arrival of Official Party. One of a series of photographs of the centenary celebrations at the Willsmere Mental Hospital in 1972.willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew mental hospital, kew lunatic asylum, willsmere hospital -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 15.12.1953
The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis”Main points; “This is to certify that Mr William.J. Turner was duly elected a Life Govenor of this Institution on the 15th Day of December 1953”. “E.H. D..............President” “.........Cook Vice President” “J.H. Stanistreet Treasurer” “....................... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Laundry, Kew Mental Hospital, 1954, 1954
This photograph is one of approximately 43 original photographs and photocopies of buildings, patients and staff assembled in a red covered, spirally bound photograph album (the album itself is now discarded and the images stored separately). The images in the album cover the period from the 1870s to 1965. A few photographs have inscriptions on the reverse; others had later separate labels in the album. The album was presumably compiled as a public record. It and other items came from the collection assembled by Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of Willsmere Hospital before its closure in 1988. Original photographs have been uploaded to and described on Victorian Collections. The album itself is listed and linked separately showing the photographs in situ.A number of the photographs from the Willsmere Hospital album are confronting, especially given the condition of the buildings and facilities depicted, as well as the casual photographs of patients, which some viewers may find distressing. The album and its photographs are however an historically significant visual record of the Kew Mental Hospital, especially in the years 1951-1965.Black and white photograph of a laundry in the Kew Mental Hospital. "1954"kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Workshop, Kew Mental Hospital, 1956, 1956
This photograph is one of approximately 43 original photographs and photocopies of buildings, patients and staff assembled in a red covered, spirally bound photograph album (the album itself is now discarded and the images stored separately). The images in the album cover the period from the 1870s to 1965. A few photographs have inscriptions on the reverse; others had later separate labels in the album. The album was presumably compiled as a public record. It and other items came from the collection assembled by Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of Willsmere Hospital before its closure in 1988. Original photographs have been uploaded to and described on Victorian Collections. The album itself is listed and linked separately showing the photographs in situ.A number of the photographs from the Willsmere Hospital album are confronting, especially given the condition of the buildings and facilities depicted, as well as the casual photographs of patients, which some viewers may find distressing. The album and its photographs are however an historically significant visual record of the Kew Mental Hospital, especially in the years 1951-1965.Black and white photograph of a workshop in the Kew Mental Hospital. "1956"kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ward, Kew Mental Hospital, 1956, 1956
This photograph is one of approximately 43 original photographs and photocopies of buildings, patients and staff assembled in a red covered, spirally bound photograph album (the album itself is now discarded and the images stored separately). The images in the album cover the period from the 1870s to 1965. A few photographs have inscriptions on the reverse; others had later separate labels in the album. The album was presumably compiled as a public record. It and other items came from the collection assembled by Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of Willsmere Hospital before its closure in 1988. Original photographs have been uploaded to and described on Victorian Collections. The album itself is listed and linked separately showing the photographs in situ.A number of the photographs from the Willsmere Hospital album are confronting, especially given the condition of the buildings and facilities depicted, as well as the casual photographs of patients, which some viewers may find distressing. The album and its photographs are however an historically significant visual record of the Kew Mental Hospital, especially in the years 1951-1965.Black and white photograph of a ward in the Kew Mental Hospital. "1956"kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Hospital ("The Pines") Adelaide St. (Undated)
Black and white photograph, oval shaped. Subject is a building with two peaks of roof-line at front. Front of building has veranda and a picket fence is at front with a lantern in foreground. Printed on the photo is, "Ringwood Hospital". (3 copies - 1 original postcard print and 2 enlargements).Typed below photograph, "The old 'Pines' Hospital in Adelaide Street. Now Eastland site. Many older Ringwood residents born there." -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Children's Hospital Appeal Sports at Olympic Park Main Oval, 1946
Children's Hospital Appeal Sports at Olympic Park Main Oval Sunday 24th & 31st March & Sundays 7, 14, 21 & 28th April 1946 1 - Newspaper clipping for the Children's Hospital Appeal Sports event. 2 - Memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent SS for tram requirements for the event. 3 - Handwritten Inspector's Report for Monday 1/4/1946 (form 3/358)Several handwritten notes in red pencil.trams, tramways, tram services, appeals, sports, hospital -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Document - Lecture Notes - Alfred Hospital, Gynaecology notes for nurses (Alfred Hospital gynaecology lectures)
Alfred Hospital Gynaecology Nursing lecture notes [ca. 1973-1976] - belonged to Susan Kim Hollands (2/73). Kim has been an AHNL member for many years, is now an archive volunteer. Her career was at the Alfred until 1980, during which time she completed nursing training, staffing and a renal-respiratory intensive care course.buff coloured manilla folder containing typed notes, purple stamp on front cover with staple marks from removed staples, handwritten annotationsnon-fictionAlfred Hospital Gynaecology Nursing lecture notes [ca. 1973-1976] - belonged to Susan Kim Hollands (2/73). Kim has been an AHNL member for many years, is now an archive volunteer. Her career was at the Alfred until 1980, during which time she completed nursing training, staffing and a renal-respiratory intensive care course. gynaecology, nurse lecture notes from 1970s, alfred hospital, nursing training -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Document - Lecture Notes - Alfred Hospital, Cardiac Arrest lecture notes for nurses (Alfred Hospital medical lectures), [ca 1970]
Alfred Hospital Medical Nursing lecture notes [ca. 1973-1976] - belonged to Susan Kim Hollands (2/73). Kim has been an AHNL member for many years, is now an archive volunteer. Her career was at the Alfred until 1980, during which time she completed nursing training, staffing and a renal-respiratory intensive care course.buff coloured manilla folder containing typed notes. staple mark from removed staples, handwritten underlined annotations.non-fictionAlfred Hospital Medical Nursing lecture notes [ca. 1973-1976] - belonged to Susan Kim Hollands (2/73). Kim has been an AHNL member for many years, is now an archive volunteer. Her career was at the Alfred until 1980, during which time she completed nursing training, staffing and a renal-respiratory intensive care course. nurse lecture notes from 1970s, alfred hospital, nursing training, cardiac arrest -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Edward Woodall Gault et al, A century of compassion: a history of the Austin Hospital, 1982
Official Centenary history of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, from its founding as the Austin Hospital for Incurables in 1882 with an endowment by Mrs Elizabeth Austin. As well as the hospitals history it includes the Development of medical and nursing care during that time.Dark blue binding, with title and authors names embossed on spine. Dust jacket has dark blue background, tile and authors names in whit print on front cover and spine. Reproduction of detail of the painting 'The good Samaritan' by Vincent van Gogh also on front cover. Numerous illustrations (mainly Photos) within.non-fictionOfficial Centenary history of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, from its founding as the Austin Hospital for Incurables in 1882 with an endowment by Mrs Elizabeth Austin. As well as the hospitals history it includes the Development of medical and nursing care during that time.austin hospital, austin health, heidelberg, nurses, nursing training, tuberculosis, medical care -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Hospital travel tickets five sections, 1970's
Strip of six MMTB five sections Hospital travel tickets - printed on red card - perforated for each ticket with conditions of travel printed on rear. 3 copies held, 3rd added 16-6-2014.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, hospital -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Badge, Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing Badge, unknown
badge awarded to nurses on completion of Intensive Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeOval badge with white border and red Maltese cross on a dark blue background in the middle with gilt border, back and metal catch. On the white border are the word 'Alfred Hospital Cardiac Nursing'alfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Badge, Alfred Hospital Intensive Care Badge, unknown
badge awarded to nurses on completion of Intensive Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeOval badge with white border and red Maltese cross on a dark blue background in the middle with gilt border, back and metal catch. On the white border are the word Alred Hospital Intensive Carealfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing, intensive care nursing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Jensen Printer, Warrnambool & District Base Hospital, 1952
This booklet is the 98th Annual Report (1952) for the Warrnambool & District Base Hospital. The Warrnambool Hospital was established in 1854 and was then also a Benevolent Asylum for elderly people. In 1952 the centre for elderly people was at Alveston in Cramer Street, Warrnambool and was part of the services of the Warrnambool Hospital. This booklet is of interest as it is an annual report for the Warrnambool Hospital (1952) and will be useful for researchers. This is a booklet of 25 pages. It has a buff-coloured cover with brown printing. The booklet contains information on the personnel, activities and financial accounts of the Warrnambool Hospital and the associated organizations and auxiliaries. There is a postal franking on the back page and some scribble on the first page and the cover. warrnambool hospital, history of warrnambool -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Building, Kew Mental Hospital, 1951, 1951
This photograph is one of approximately 43 original photographs and photocopies of buildings, patients and staff assembled in a red covered, spirally bound photograph album (the album itself is now discarded and the images stored separately). The images in the album cover the period from the 1870s to 1965. A few photographs have inscriptions on the reverse; others had later separate labels in the album. The album was presumably compiled as a public record. It and other items came from the collection assembled by Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of Willsmere Hospital before its closure in 1988. Original photographs have been uploaded to and described on Victorian Collections. The album itself is listed and linked separately showing the photographs in situ.A number of the photographs from the Willsmere Hospital album are confronting, especially given the condition of the buildings and facilities depicted, as well as the casual photographs of patients, which some viewers may find distressing. The album and its photographs are however an historically significant visual record of the Kew Mental Hospital, especially in the years 1951-1965.Black and white photograph of a building in the grounds of the Kew Mental Hospital."1951"kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Communal Toilets, Kew Mental Hospital, 1956, 1956
This photograph is one of approximately 43 original photographs and photocopies of buildings, patients and staff assembled in a red covered, spirally bound photograph album (the album itself is now discarded and the images stored separately). The images in the album cover the period from the 1870s to 1965. A few photographs have inscriptions on the reverse; others had later separate labels in the album. The album was presumably compiled as a public record. It and other items came from the collection assembled by Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of Willsmere Hospital before its closure in 1988. Original photographs have been uploaded to and described on Victorian Collections. The album itself is listed and linked separately showing the photographs in situ.A number of the photographs from the Willsmere Hospital album are confronting, especially given the condition of the buildings and facilities depicted, as well as the casual photographs of patients, which some viewers may find distressing. The album and its photographs are however an historically significant visual record of the Kew Mental Hospital, especially in the years 1951-1965.Black and white photograph of patient toilets in the Kew Mental Hospital. "1956"kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bath and Handbasins, Kew Mental Hospital, 1956, 1956
This photograph is one of approximately 43 original photographs and photocopies of buildings, patients and staff assembled in a red covered, spirally bound photograph album (the album itself is now discarded and the images stored separately). The images in the album cover the period from the 1870s to 1965. A few photographs have inscriptions on the reverse; others had later separate labels in the album. The album was presumably compiled as a public record. It and other items came from the collection assembled by Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of Willsmere Hospital before its closure in 1988. Original photographs have been uploaded to and described on Victorian Collections. The album itself is listed and linked separately showing the photographs in situ.A number of the photographs from the Willsmere Hospital album are confronting, especially given the condition of the buildings and facilities depicted, as well as the casual photographs of patients, which some viewers may find distressing. The album and its photographs are however an historically significant visual record of the Kew Mental Hospital, especially in the years 1951-1965.Black and white photograph of a remodelled bathroom in the Kew Mental Hospital. "1956"kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Document - Lecture Notes - Alfred Hospital, anaesthetics lecture notes for nurses (Alfred Hospital medical lectures), [ca 1980]
Alfred Hospital Medical Nursing lecture notes [ca. 1973-1976] - belonged to Susan Kim Hollands (2/73). Kim has been an AHNL member for many years, is now an archive volunteer. Her career was at the Alfred until 1980, during which time she completed nursing training, staffing and a renal-respiratory intensive care course.buff coloured manilla folder containing typed notes, purple stamp on front cover with staple marks from removed staples, handwritten annotationsnon-fictionAlfred Hospital Medical Nursing lecture notes [ca. 1973-1976] - belonged to Susan Kim Hollands (2/73). Kim has been an AHNL member for many years, is now an archive volunteer. Her career was at the Alfred until 1980, during which time she completed nursing training, staffing and a renal-respiratory intensive care course. nurse lecture notes from 1970s, alfred hospital, nursing training, anaesthetics -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Dr. Drake's Open Air Hospital
Dr. Drake had TB, but cured himself. He then established an open Air Hospital in what is now the grounds of the Whitefriars Seminary in Park Road Donvale.Black and white photograph of dining room of Dr. Francis Drake's Open Air TB Hospital in Donvale where Whitefriars Seminary is now. see Historydrake, francis john dr, tb hospital, donvale, whitefriars seminary, nethercote, john -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture