Sister McDonald is visiting a patient in her home to administer nursing care. The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing, and to people of many cultures, throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelistis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.Black and white photograph of Royal District Nursing Sister, (RDNS), Sister B. McDonald, wearing her grey uniform coat, and her grey peaked hat over her dark short hair and is carrying her rectangular nursing case in her left hand. She is standing on the wooden veranda between the open wire door and the house; her right hand is knocking on the main door of a patient's home. Behind her, an electricity meter can be seen on the wall of the house behind the wire door. The door of the house sits near the corner of the horizontal weatherboard house, whose weatherboards can be seen to the left and right of Sister McDonald. Part of a fluted veranda post can be seen to the right of the photograph and two sheets of corrugated iron can be seen in the foreground.Photographers stamp. 'Quote No. GE 55rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns uniform, rdns patient care, sister betty mcdonald

Andrew Balsillie (30/8/1874-28/7/1949. For 50 years he was associated with the Bendigo Mutual Permenant Land and Building Society and was its secretary from 1916 to 1945. He was the son of Andrew and Maria (nee Laing), who operated Edinburgh House selling ladies and gentlemen's clothing. Andrew Jnr. married Helen (Nellie) Calder in 1903.Black and white photographs (2) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, stained weatherboard board to sill height, rough cast above, bow lead- light window on right, leadlight windows on left, louvred vents to both front gables, tiled roof, roughcast verandah surround and pillars, 3 steps to veranda level, one chimney visible, small white veranda lamp, woven wire fence. Gate wooden gateway with lintel. On back of photo 18a: 'Sold Balsillie £875 sewered, or £825 plus sewerage. Stamp with T.C. Watts & Son, 253 Mitchell St., Bendigo., 12 April, 1929' On back of 18b. A. Balsillie, Marks St., £950 (crossed out ) £875, sewered or £825 plus sewerage.' May 1929.Frank A. Jeffree Bendigobuilding, residential, t.c. watts and son, balsillie, marks street bendigo

A photo of Fredrick Paasch sitting in front of his cottage. A transparency exists in Slide Box (4).The photo shows a man seated on a folding chair reading a paper. There is a small dog in the foreground to the right of the man and an axe leans on a post to his left . Behind the man is a small cottage with branches leaning against the wall in the veranda. The left side of the cottage is covered in a large, climbing rose bush in full flower. Bush can be seen behind the cottage.buildings, houses, people, paasch

The land occupied by the Hamilton Street shops was subdivided in the 1880s and the first purpose-built shop was 'Pope and Moran, Grocers'. This shop later became Tom Morris' Grocery. By 1930 shops stretched along both sides of Hamilton Street and part way along Churchill Street. The donor the late Norman Carter took many photos documenting Mont Albert and Surrey Hills from the 1920s. His subject matter often related to Church of England events and activities.Black and white photo taken from the centre of the road in Hamilton Street, Mont Albert. Three single storey shops can be seen with vacant blocks of land in between them. They have verandas extending over the pavement to the edge of the road which appears to have bluestone curb and channelling. One shop sells dairy produce and small goods.hamilton street, shops

Harbeck family settled in Lakes Entrance 1892Sepia photograph of Harbecks Store, Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, showing a small general store and feed store. Signs above building are Havelock Tobacco, P Harbeck General Merchant, Grocery, Drapery, Iron Mongery, Timber, Crockery. In front of the store, horse and cart with driver, four men on the veranda, horse tethered to post. Lakes Entrance Victoriaretail trade, transport, animals

Black and white photograph of Hoopers Maranui Guest House. A timber double storied building with upstairs balcony and down stairs veranda across front, sash windows, doors with side lights and fan lights, hedge at front enclosed by picket fence. On right of photo, fibro cement Prince Regent Theatre, built 1926. Lakes Entrance VictoriaMaranui Lakes Entranceguesthouses, architecture, entertainment

W Stephens operated a foundry in south Melbourne around 1900 the company made many cast iron architectural and domestic items that were decorative in design and used in the building industry of the time. Stephens Excelsior Foundry specialised in making decorative cast iron balustrades and brackets with intricate lacework used on verandas in the late Victorian period found in Australian homes. The company also made many other items of cast iron including fire grates down to wheel barrow wheels as their 1901 and 1908 catalogues describe. A domestic item made by one of Melbourne's early foundries that specialised in making decorative architectural cast iron items of all types that can be seen in many building still in use today throughout Australia.Fire grate cast iron with four legs and back support. Embossed "W.STEPHENS REGISTERED" on the back.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, fire grate

In July 2013 Smeaton resident Ron Cosgrave offered to attempt to find Laura Villa. He wrote on 12/07/2013 "I have attached three photographs of Laura Villa as it is today. I am 100 % that it is the house in question. The changes are the veranda and numerous alterations and attachments. The key identifiers are the original roof line, the chimney, the trees and the background of the photo is the other side of Birch’s Creek with similar trees and the hill is Green Hill. It is located at the end of Elizabeth Street on the south side of the creek and at the Recreation Reserve." Three colour photographs of a weatherboard house. It is the former Smeaton home of Frank Wright.frank wright, music, smeaton, laura villa

The Circuit Court House buildings were located in Lydiard Street Ballarat. By 1862 the Ballarat Gaol was completed, including a tunnel connecting the Gaol to the Court House. The original initiative for the founding of the Ballarat School of Mines was taken at a meeting of the Ballarat Mining Board on 6 October 1869. The Provisional Ballarat School of Mines Council applied to the Government for the lease of the former Circuit Court House. It was approved for a 15 year period at one shilling per annum. The official opening of the Ballarat School of Mines by its first President, Sir Redmond Barry, was held 26 October 1870 in the former Circuit Court House, Lydiard Street Ballarat. Conversions were made to accommodate the new role it was to play. On 14 December 1912, demolition of the former Circuit Court House commenced. In 1915, Ballarat Technical Art School opened on the site of the former Circuit Court House. Black and white photograph of the Circuit Court House, Lydiard Street South Ballarat. Brick building with veranda across the front. This is supported by 5 groups of columns. Main section is two storey with single storey wing on either side. Arched window in centre of top storey, directly above double doorway. Features pillar effect in brick/stone across the front.ballarat school of mines, ballarat court house, ballarat circuit court house, lydiard street ballarat, sir redmond barry, ballarat mining board, government, ballarat technical art school, 1912, 1915, lydiard street south

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 3 copies of same photo - shop frontage - sign unclear --- butcher. Ornate veranda. Wide shop windows. 2 horse & covered carts in foreground. 5 men in foreground - 3 in butcher's aprons. 1 man sitting in cart. 'First shop Webster on Locket (?) Wrights site Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawk' written on the back.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, butcher shop

Black and white photo of the Red Hill Hotel, Chewton. The hotel has a veranda with wooden posts. The bottom of the posts are concrete at the lower end. There are grapevines growing up the posts and along the front. Between the poles are forty four gallon drums with shrubs growing in them. The name is on the front of the hotel along with Melbourne Bitter and Carlton Draught. Painted on the bricks on the side is VB.buildings, hotel, red hill hotel chewton, peter ellis collection, red hill hotel chewton, melbourne bitter, carlton draught, vb

Skippers - old Carpenter's home - on reverseBlack and white photograph of the recently completed Skippers Wine Bar, the refurbished Carpenter family home, shows federation style building, entry and reception rooms between gabled roofed west wing and hip roof east wing. Veranda has iron lacework, picket fence across front, part of Carpenter Holiday's sign to right of the image. Lakes Entrance Victoriaresort, restaurant

This school opened as a common school in 1871 and was originally called Dry Diggings and it replaced Dry Diggings School (No.725), which closed in 1869. The first head teacher was Henry Humffray. There were 40 students when the school opened. The timber schoolhouse had a shingle roof and pine floor. It had been moved from Dry Diggings School. There were 77 students at the school in 1873. A house was built for the teacher in 1874. It had 4 rooms, a veranda, and a shingle roof. The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.Four colour photographs showing a carved Australia into rock in the former Dry Diggings Primary School playground.dry diggings, education, schools, dry diggings state school, australia, rock art, henry humffray

Black and white photocopy of a photo of the Davey Central Cash Store printed on cream paper. The store has the name and a number of wares which they sold painted on the top edges of the veranda. there are two horse and carts and two men and a pony standing out the front of the store. Printed on a piece of white paper stuck to the paper is - Davey Central Cash Store were Smithies Car Park is now.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - davey central store, j davey, the noted t warehouse

Colour enlargement of a photograph (slide) of Southesk (formerly Ordsall) in Cotham Road, Kew (demolished 1970).Rare colour photograph of the exterior of SoutheskA colour enlargement of the entrance to ‘Southesk’. Formerly known as ‘Ordsall’, the house was built for John Halfey in 1882 on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street. This Italianate mansion was built in the Renaissance villa style on a bluestone plinth. The picture provides photographic evidence of the tiling on the veranda and the typically arched doorway. The neon sign above the door was added during the period when it was owned by the City of Kew (1948-70).david carnegie, john halfey, southesk - cotham road - kew (vic), ordsall - cotham road - kew (vic)

David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 68 Park Street, Hawthorn 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.A sepia photo of a family posed informally in a garden. The woman is seated on a cane chair holding the youngest child with one girl standing to her left and a girl and boy standing to her right. The man is standing behind her with only his face captured in the photo. The infant and the girl to the right have moved and their faces are blurred. The house in the background is of block-front construction with simple fretwork to the veranda.On rear: "Beryl Dad Isabel Mum / Gwen Geoff / at Louise Avenue / Mont Abert" in blue biro. Thought to be Beryl Mair's handwriting. Photographic processing stamp in blue ink "54 P"barton street, children, lily vipond deakin, lily vipond mair, beryl mair, isabel mair,, gwynneth mair

Maitland' was built in 1889 for Thomas Zeplin, who was a Professor of Music. He owned all the land bound by Union Road, Wilson and Montrose Streets and the railway line. 1 Bedford Avenue stayed in family ownership until purchased by Camberwell Council in 1986, initially for a car park. However it was renovated to become part of Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre. It was opened on 23 November 1990. No 3 Bedford Avenue was built for Thomas Zeplin's daughter and named 'Mervyl' or 'Merryl'. Mrs Brodecky (donor) was the great-granddaughter of Thomas Zeplin. The 2 girls are granddaughters of Thomas Zeplin. Electoral roll information: 1972 & 1977: Albert Vojteck Brodecky, manager, 1 Bedford Avenue. 1977: Ray Nanette Brodecky. There are 2 copies. Thomas had this built for his son and family. The house was occupied by his family, though sometimes rented out. His great-grand-daughter Mrs. A. Brodecky sold to the Camberwell Council in 1986. This was the only surviving photo in the family after the fire. Courtesy: Mrs. A. BrodeckyBlack and white photo of 2 houses taken from the street front. On the LHS is a Victorian double-fronted single-storey villa of Hawthorn brick construction, with wrought iron lacework to the veranda, slate roof and picket fence, with an established garden. Next door at No 3 is a double-storey Victorian terrace with a similar fence and building materials. There are 2 young girls standing in front between the properties.maitland, bedford avenue, 1900, surrey hills neighbourhood centre, victorian style, mervyl, merryl, mr thomas zeplin, mrs nanette brodecky, mr albert vojteck brodecky

Black and white photograph of Bellevue Guesthouse, depicting a substantial weatherboard building, iron roof, veranda across the front, supported by two concrete pillars. Identical gables at each end of the building with double sash windows and three window lights above. Brick chimneys with chimney pots. Wooden fence in 1950's style. Church visible beside and behind the Bellevue. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, architecture

Moved to present site 1989c by Tony TrompColour photograph of a single storey timber dwelling with corrugated iron hipped roof, bay window at front room, veranda on two sides, unique sunshade over SW window, internal chimneys with chimney pots. Set in bushland with native plant garden, at 357 Lake Tyers Beach Road. Painted cream with fawn trim. Relocated from Esplanade. Lake Tyers Beach Victoriahouses, architecture

BHS CollectionBlack and white photocopy of Main Street of Long Gully between Daly and Creeth St, east side. Buildings have verandas. One has an advertisement for The Sun. Written on the back is -Main Street of Long Gully Between Daly & Creeth St East side. Eaglehawk Road. Showing Les Norris Davey Bros Grocer Mixed Business Howard White furniture Manufacturer.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - main street long gully, les norris, davey bros, howard white

On back 'Alf and Lucy Sandberg 1946 - 1988'Black and white photograph of Bellevue Guesthouse, depicting a substantial weatherboard building, iron roof, veranda across the front, supported by two concrete pillars. Identical gables at each end of the building with double sash windows and three window lights above. Brick chimneys with chimney pots. Wooden fence in 1950's style. Church visible beside and behind the Bellevue. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, architecture

1890 - 1950 This little cottage was located near the corner of Centre Road and Jasper Road East Brighton ( now Bentleigh) between where the Bentleigh RSL and Woolworths Supermarket now stand. Rev.B.Redmore, and his wife, were early members of the Salvation Army Corps, and they went to unusual lengths to proclaim their faith. Texts were hung along the veranda to catch the attention of passers-by and on the iron roof was painted a large sign ' PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD O' ISRAEL' ( The apostrophe is not a misprint.) The Cottage became known locally as The "God Cottage" and was demolished c1950 ( H.Stanley 2005)The 'God Cottage ' with its Biblical texts and large roof sign was an unique feature in East Brighton ( Bentleigh) 1890 - 1950 Black & White photograph showing a small cottage with a large sign painted on the roofBack Handwritten informationredmore reverend b, salvation army, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

East Charlton Hotel built in 1875 by John Flug to replace his original log and bark inn built 1863. The first inn was about 100 metres behind this building and it was Charlton's first commercial building. The hotel was rebuilt by C. Klug in 1891. It was rebuilt as a two storey building in 1925. Part of a streetscape series done for the Shire of Charlton in 1987.Colour photograph of Spanish mission style, two storey white building. Arched verandah on lower level. Signage above veranda reads EAST CHARLTON HOTEL. Tree in front of building. and several parked cars. Yellow panel van in lower RH corner. Single storey pale brick building across the drive way on LH side. Red and white sign for SUPERMARKET on RH side.east charlton hotel, john flug, c. klug, charlton, business

Owners at various times : Bliss family, Dr M E WinfieldColour Polaroid photograph of a small timber dwelling, gable roof across building and front room extension. Timber veranda posts set in brick piers. Sash windows, six panes, in upper, single pane in lower. Galvanised iron tanks at front and rear corners of house. Timber sunshades over windows. View of the North Arm. Situated at Hunters Lane, Kalimna, Lakes Entrance, Victoriahouses, architecture

Also photographic enlargement 20 x 25, also enlargement copy 28 x 35 in frameless frame. Also re Donor, Mrs Lucy King, previously Sanberg, nee Olsen, was the proprietor of Bellevue Guesthouse 1946 to 1988Black and white postcard of Vizes Bellevue Guesthouse, showing a large weatherboard building, corrugated iron hipped roof, gable at left front. Veranda across the front, picket fence enclosing front yard. Wire strung wooden fence between roadway and grassy area bordering sandy beach at lake edge. Kerosine tin on grass, church visible beside guest house. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, waterfront, architecture

Series of Black & White Photos Hill Family & Friends Post War Australia 4 in Total. Two males dressed in white trousers and shirts with dark jackets, one holds a parasol, the other two tennis racquets, gable roofed house in left background, lace work edging on the veranda, tree on nature strip, bushes and trees to right background, promenading Point Lonsdale Victoria Australia 1922. Jonah and child. Jonah wears a dark skirt and white blouse with light coloured coat, child wears full length body suit and is holding Jonah hands, garden setting. Doreen reading in garden, she wears dark clothing, sitting in a cane chair, corner of house veranda and garden in background. Herb, dressed in dark suit with white shirt and dark tie, standing on pier, moored yachts and one under full sail in background, St Kilda Pier Victoria Australia.Hilda Hill Personal Collectionaustralia, history, post war life

Harry Biggs Collection. Two black & white photos: View Point Butchery. Square brick building with iron roofed veranda. In the foreground are four men standing - one with a bike, another wearing a butcher's apron. One man is wearing a bowler hat & suit. One man wearing waist coat & bowler hat. There are also two men squatting in front of a tin fence at the side. See record 2400.168.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, view point butchery

The house was variously known as ‘Mintaro’, ‘Montiere’ and ‘Goonoo Goonoo’, the later after 1920 when it was purchased by Natale Cerini and his wife Ethel May (nee Swan), who were married in 1918. Built 1887-1888 by William Wigley. The original colour was deep cream with dark green trim. Property included a block of land on south side and also land to the north. The original coach house was on what became 213 Union Road and was used to build a yacht in by the then neighbours, the Flemings. The street plane trees were replaced in the 1970s with melaleucas and in 1987 new plane trees were planted between the melaleucas. Sepia copy of an older photo of 215 Union Road from diagonally across the road. Shows street surface, bluestone kerbing, a young tree within a guard and a Victorian style home with 3 chimneys, a slate roof and a veranda on at least the south and west side. Beyond the house are mature cypress and other trees and a spire. The spire belonged to Surrey College, a boys' boarding school (later Nethercourt Hospital and St Judes.)'mintaro', 'montiere', 'goonoo goonoo', william wigley, mrs ethel may cerini, miss ethel may swan, miss jocelyn cerini, mrs jocelyn hall, miss lynette cerini, victorian style, 215 union road