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 two third year nurses, School 21. Standing on steps of Lister House. Commenced in 03/02/1954.School 21,P.T.S. Feb 1954 - written in pencil on backndsn, 3rd year students school 21

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 three tutor sisters. Sister Marjory Scott Tutor (Deputy to Miss Nancy Long) on right.Three names written in ink on back - L to R Sr Dowel, Sr Sorbie and Sr Scott.three tutor nurses., 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.Black and white photograph of seven third year nurses. Photo taken in a garden.Names written on back. "Schools 21 and 22. ?1956 or 57". (1956 or 1957 correct as both schools commenced 1954 and nurses' caps have a frill and stripe, therefore they are third year nurses)three tutor nurses., at lister house.

Edith Cavell trained in London and became head of nursing in Brussels. When WW1 broke out she tended wounded soldiers of both sides with equal devotion but she was charged by the germans with helping allied soldiers escape to neutral territory. She was sentenced to death by German Court martial she faced the firing squad with calmness and dignity. 30cm Miniature Doll Name Tage Edith Cavellnursing history, northern district school of nursing, nursing uniforms, miniature dolls

Northern District School of Nursing commenced in 1950. During the early years of the School, student nurse wore a simnple blue dress with white shank buttons. This uniform was worn from School 1 (22/3/1950) thought to School 7 (24/4/1951). The Foundation Dean of the School was Nancy Winifred long who continued in this role until 1974 when failing health forced her resignation.30 cm Miniature Doll wearing blue dress with white shank buttonsName tagnursing history, nursing education equipment, nancy long

In 1951 the Modern Day/Present Day Nurse uniform was selected complete with apron and red cape. This uniform continued through to 1972. 30cm Miniature doll dressed in blue dress white apron and red cape.Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls

In 1972 Designed Noeline King designed a new uniform for the Northern District School of Nursing. Yellow and White dress with a yellow jacket. 1st worn by School 80 (31/07/1972) Students nurses wore this distinctive uniform in wards and were affectionately known as "Yellow Canaries"The Uniform was worn to the forced school closure in July 1989 as a result of transfer of nursing education into Colleges of Advanced Education. School 108 (4/8/1986) was the final school. 30cm Miniature Doll - Yellow and white dress with yellow jacket. Worn 1972 - 1986Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing

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

Nursing as a Career- Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession to both the girls who take it up as a career. Prerequisites and training scheme - Age, Education, Health, Training, Examinations. Your future assured Graduation then what - After graduating some nurses choose to work outside the Hospital in related occupations- Train near home and your friends. The NDSN has been established to ensure student nurses in this region first class instruction under ideal conditions.Nursing as a Career- Training today for tomorrow. Brochure folded in three sections double sided. White background - Photo of Nurses in the Middle and Red and Gold insignia in middle at top with a red double cross. Internal Black and White photos of nursing/hospital environment.nursing education equipment, nurse training, nursing information

Student Nurses 1970 with list of names Black and White Photo - 47 Nurses sitting in 4 rows. nursing history, school 75, 1970

New hostel at NDSN - new building commenced in July 1968 seated Pauline Smith - Mildura Student. Standing Lois Baker - Castlemaine studentNurses Home (New Hostel) Building commenced July 1968. Black and White Photo of 2 females in nurses uniforms. One is sitting on a single bed and the 2nd nurse is standing at the head of the bed adjusting a radioCopyright - Bendigo Advertiser newspapersnursing history, nursing information, new hostel building

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

Photo of School 71 at Lister House. Various photos of nursing events on Nurses Margaret Boyle(Coad), Julie White(Burnett), Chris Lindrea (Forbes), Dianne Lane (Williams), Marg Jacka (Judd) 1 x Black and white photo 4 rows of nurses. 4 x photos Photo 1 - 2 females on steps of Lister house Photo 2 - Single female in nurses uniform Photo 3 - 5 females in casual dress. Photos 4 - 5 females in nursing uniforms middle bottom row female seated.No writing on back of main photo. Names on back of all smaller 4 photos.nursing history, nursing uniform, nursing information

School 77 Nursing Student Kaye Wilson holding a small child. Photos is taken 1st Feb 1971. Castlemaine StudentBlack and white photo. Nurse is wearing glasses and hair is tied back with cap on head. Child is wearing a 2 piece outfit. 3 photos of same.writing on back with detailsnursing history, nursing information

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

Nr Janis Hart - School 75 - with patient on bike. 02/02/1970Black and white proof with 2 photos of nurse with child one with child on right and one with child on left. Black edging separating proofsNames written on back of photonursing history, nursing information

School 78 - Photo in Lecture Room of Sister E Simpson and 2 Trainee nurses C. Lillie and K. Dodson discussing skeleton. 1971Four black and white proof photos. 3 females with skeleton. 2 x2 photos of same scene. 1st photos all standing 2nd photos 2 standing one sitting.Numbers 7014 - 29.30 40 41 on back. Names written on each proof. Sister E Simpson and Nurses C Lillie and K Dodsonnursing history, nursing information

Student nurse in Prac room with skeleton2 black and white photographs of trainee nurse standing with a skeleton in front of a bench with pattern curtains in the background.nursing information, nursing training

School 78 Nr K Dodson in old Library taking book from shelf. 1971 Three Black and white proof photos. Two photos of nurse standing at library shelf with book in hand - landscape. One photo portrait with nurse standing a library shelf taking book from shelf in Old Library 1971 - Nr K Dodson.Numbered on back 7014 - 23,31,34. Names and details on backnursing history, nursing training

School 78 1971 - Nr Cathryn Lillie holding a baby( Susan Dixon) Three photos. Two black and white photos of nurse holding a child (one seated, one standing) Third photo is a proof taken in front of a large window with nurse holding a child. Cathryn Lillie - 1971 photo holding baby (Susan Dixon). Writing on back . Leo A Hughes Photogtrapher Eaglehawknursing history, nursing training

1971 - School 78 - Student Nurse Cathryn Lillee standing at entrance of NDSNOne main black and white photo of nurse holding step rail standing on steps outside school building. Three proof photos of nurse at entrance of school building. - Student nurse Cathryn Lillie.Photographer name on back. Name of nurse. Numbers 7014 - 43.44.47 nursing history, nursing information

School 78 1971 - Photo of Nr A Hoy (Evans) with X Ray machine and patient - BBHBlack and White picture of Nurse positioning an X ray machine above a patient on atable. Nurse A Hoy - X Ray BBH.Therre is another picture on the back of this one which is already cataloguednursing training, nursing history

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 78 - August 1971 - 29 Nurses Large black and white photo - 3 rows of nurses. 2 male nurses sitting in the middle of front row. nursing history, nursing information

Professional modelling of Nurse Uniform - 25 various size photo negatives25 Negatives various sizes of Professional modelling of nurse uniformBudget Print Mask - 5 on 2 4x5 negativesnursing history, nursing uniform, 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 80 - Commenced 31.07.1972 @ Lister House. Students from Bendigo Swan Hill Castlemaine EchucaBlack and White Photo - 4 Rows of 45 Nurses - 3 rows standing and front row seated Photo description on back of photosnursing history, nursing information

School 81 - Group 1 - 5th February 1973 - 31 NursesBlack and White photo - 3 rows of nurses - 2 top rows standing and front row seated. 1 male seated in the middle of the seated row. Dark curtained background and dark tiled floor at front - 31 nurses in totalnursing history, nursing training