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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Matron Moore Address to Museum, 1991
Print out of Matron Moore's opening address at the official opening of the north annexe of Tatura Museum. Invited guest speaker, former Matron Beatrice Moore gave a concise and interesting insight into the establishment and history of Camp 1 hospital.2 clear plastic sleeves with 4 pages of printed material. "Tatura POW - Internment camps- camp 1 hospital by Matron Beatrice Moore (Ex AANS)". camp 1 hospital, matron moore, tatura museum -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Pt Fairy Hospital looking east 1890, 1890
The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completedBlack and white photograph New addition to the hospital with i’ts bay windows. 5 women and two men posed to the sidehospital, health service, nurses, bay window -
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 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Outbuildings, Kew Mental Hospital, 1960s
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 outbuildings at the Kew Mental Hospital.kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Recollections of Sister Slater
Typed copy of original document which was hand written in a letter to Lurline Knee (Museum Researcher). Tells of her memories of being in the Camp 1 Hospital.2 plastic sleeves with 3 pages of typed material titled "Recollections of Sister Pat Slater AANS at Camp 1 Hospital 1944". as abovesister pat slater, camp 1 hospital -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Honorary Secretary of the Auxiliary Branch, Prince Henry Hospital, Minutes of Meetings of Princes Hospital Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch, 1987 - 1991
The Auxiliary existed to raise funds for the Prince Henry (Homeopathic) Hospital. It did so through e.g. raffles, competitions, social occasions with proceeds usually given to a hopital representative at Auxiliary Branch annual meetings. The Branch became an Auxiliary for Peter McCallum Hospital when Prince Henry's was closed in 1991. Records were held by Phyllis Maher and later donated by Heather Wale who was honourary Assistant Secretary in 1991. It is likely that the branch was formed in 1927.Minute book of the Prince Henry Hospital Auxiliary, Port Melbourne Branch - records minutes of ordinary meetings 1987 to 1991, year of closure.charities and appeals, social activities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, health - hospitals, prince henry hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, homeopathic hospital auxiliary - port melbourne branch, peter mccallum hospital, heather wale -
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
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
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 Devlopment of medical and nursing care during that timeDark 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) withinOfficial 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 Devlopment of medical and nursing care during that timeaustin hospital, austin health, heidelberg, nurses, nursing training, tuberculosis, medical care -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Photographs, E. Yellard, c. 1950's
Two rectangular black and white photographs of the Beechworth Mental Hospital (Mayday Hills) administrative building showing the left and right hand sides of the exterior building with three cars parked in driveway turning circle in the foreground taken in the 1950's by E. Yellard. Mayday Hills Hospital, originally known as the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum was constructed between 1864-67 designed by The Public Works Department. The hospital is made up of a number of buildings, landscaping, ha-ha, workshops, laundry, administrative facilities and farmland, it was constructed in 'Italianate' style by a team of up to two hundred and fifty workers (Woods p. 122). The asylum was established in response to the need for the regional shire to locally care for those particularly affected by their time working the Ovens goldfield during the Indigo Shire gold rush era where poor living conditions and isolation were significantly affecting the welfare of a great many people through poverty and lack of resources. The gaol and orphan labour systems were not able to effectively support to give housing, rehabilitation and ongoing care for the mentally ill, and transporting to Melbourne by waggon was a time consuming and counter-productive solution when the metro facilities were already overcrowded. According to Woods (A Titan's Field p. 122), between 1901 and 1911 a large percentage (thirty five percent in 1901 and twenty four in 1911) of the Beechworth population were either patients or inmates of Beechworth institutions, Mayday Hills accounted for some six hundred and seventy four patients in 1901, Beechworth's Mayday Hills was chosen as the site of Victoria's newest asylum, at the time, due to the landscape and altitude. The hilltop atmosphere and the native fauna, it was argued, would assist in the cure of the patients kept at the hospital (Wood 1985, 122). The positioning of the hospital had a beneficial effect on the rural town and the large volume of people living at the hospital and contributing to this population growth is counted as reason for the survival of Beechworth as a regional township. According to the Victorian Heritage database, during the period 1921-1950 Mayday Hills underwent some modernisation by Public Works Department architect Percy Everett which included a nurses' hostel and new ward which were further developed and continued to function as a mental hospital up until 1995 when it was sold to LaTrobe university. The building and grounds are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register under criterion A, B, D, E and F.These photographs give a good indication of the ongoing use of Mayday Hills from its original establishment in the 1860's through to almost one hundred years later when these photographs were taken. The clarity of the images combined with the style and make of the cars in the foreground give a good indication of the time period and show the continued use and need for the facility over the years. Through images of building facades such as these, we might gain fuller understanding of the structural and aesthetic characteristics to be used in any future development or restorative work.2 x black and white rectangular photographs [copies] printed on Ilford photographic paper8688.1 reverse: Beechworth / Mental / Hospital / 80% 19cm / 12 cm / 80% / 728 / New / Print / BMM / 8688.1 / E. / Yellard / [Stamped : ILFORD] 8688.2 reverse: Beechworth / Mental / Hospital / E. / Yellard / BMM / 8688.1 / [Stamped : ILFORD]administrative building, black and white photographs, beechworth, mental hospital, beechworth mental hospital, mayday hills, cars, 1950, e. yellard, the public works department, public works department, hospital, mayday hills hospital, beechworth lunatic asylum, lunatic asylum, asylum, ovens goldfield, indigo shire, indigo shire gold rush -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Medical staff and Australian contingent touring the Hospital wards - Dr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital - Photo is from Dr John Forbes photo albums - 1971
Dr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital Indonesia CollectionDr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital Indonesia Collection -
Department of Health and Human Services
Photograph, Medical staff and Australian contingent touring the Hospital wards - Dr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital - Photo is from Dr John Forbes photo albums - 1971
Dr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital Indonesia CollectionDr John A Forbes Fairfield / Gull Force 2/21 Bn AIF / Ziarah Caltex & Rumah Sakit Ambon Hospital Indonesia Collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - I'm a St George's Baby tee--shirt, St George's Hospital, 1988
The tee-shirt was given to Glenn Littlechild after his birth at St George's Hospital in Cotham Road, Kew on 22 July 1988. His parents were Sue and Les Littlechild. 1988 was the year of the Australian Bi-Centennial and the item may have been produced for babies born in that year.White cotton tee-shirt with a slogan and picture printed centre front, produced by St George's Hospital."I'M A ST GEORGES BABY'st george's hospital - kew, tee-shirts, hospitals -- kew (vic.) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Ball Ticket - Charity Ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospital, n.d
Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns. Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849Cream card ticket, gold edge, two red and blue stripes diagonally, across ticket, black print and script. Charity Ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospital. Single ticket 55.Back: '67' Black ink -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104
This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns for mens civilian and service garments. It also includes a number of patterns for convalescent and hospital coverings, including a splint coverKnitting Book (front cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104, WWII. Knitting Book (back cover) - Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 104, WWII.PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / No. 104 / 6D. / COMFORTS FOR / LAND, SEA, / AIR, AND / HOSPITAL USEknitting world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, world war ii -
Clunes Museum
Document - FINANCIAL REPORT, 1924 - 1954
CLUNES LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY ANNUAL BALANCE SHEETS FORWARDED TO HOSPITAL AND CHARITIESCOLLECTION EIGHTEEN ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS FROM 1929 - 1954 CLUNES LADIES BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. MRS. E.H. BARKELL SECRETARY AND TREASURER. FORWARDED TO HOSPITAL AND CHARITIES INSPECTOR MELBOURNE.local history, documents, reports, societies, ladies benevolent society, clunes hospital -
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 -
Clunes Museum
Certificate - ILLUMINATED ADDRESS, TROEDEL AND COMPANY - ARTIST MELBOURNE, AUGUST 14 1855
ILLUMINATED ADDRESS. PRESENTED TO MR. ARTHUR BATSON FROM CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL. TREASURER FOR 14 YEARS AND OTHER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS. DATED 1885-14TH. AUGUST.WOODEN FRAMED HAND PAINTED ILLUMINATED ADDRESS. PRESENTED TO ARTHUR BATSON, TREASURER OF CLUNES HOSPITAL FOR 14 YEARS. DATED 14TH AUGUST 1885TO ARTHUR BATSON ESQ.local history, document, memorials and addresses., 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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume, Perhaps made internally at Alfred Hospital, Nurses Apron, Cap and Collar, 1960s
This nurse's collar, cap and apron would have been worn by student nurses at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne in the 1960's. Although the style did not change much from earlier years the length of the skirt had shortened. The white semi circular collar has a single row of drawn thread work 1.5 centimeters from the outer edge and is made of starched cotton fabric. The cap is made of a half circle of fine white cotton lawn with a turn back front edge bearing the Alfred Hospital emblem. It has a tape casing about 1.5 centimeters from the edge which contains a thin tape for gathering up the edge of the cap. The white cotton apron has a 5 panel skirt, a waistband with four covered buttons and a bib front which went over the shoulders and buttoned at the back of the waistband.The collar has written in black marker - D.L.Ross E.37; Also written in black marker - E980; A tape printed and machine stitched on - L.A. Holberton The cap has a printed emblem - Alfred Hospital Incorp. Melbourne, Service and Care The apron has written in black maker - M Taylor; E877; J. Williamsalfred hospital, nursing, nurse uniform, student nurse uniform, nurse apron, nurse cap, nurse collar, apron, costume, textiles -
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 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Willsmere, Ward F9, 1972, 1972
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 Ward F9 in the Kew Mental Hospital. "Willsmere 1972. Ward F9. Vacant foreground area where 'Tent' stood - burnt out fire 1967. Six (6) elderly ladies burnt to death. Four (4) escaped. Ward: closed from time of fire."kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Nurses' Hostel : Kew Mental Hospital, 1960s
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.Small colour photograph of the nurses' hostel of the Kew Mental Hospital."View of Nurses’ Hostel, Kew"kew lunatic asylum, kew hospital for the insane, kew mental hospital, kew mental institute, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere hospital -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Gurna Dixon, Nurses: the essence of quality care: a history of nursing at Box Hill Hospital 1956 to 1991, 2003
... hospitals ...During the second World War, in December 1941 at a meeting of the Box Hill City Council, Mr R H L Sparks, the Mayor at the time, presented a detailed report regarding the possibility of establishing a community hospital. Several sites were inspected but by 1942 it was decided that the most suitable was land in Nelson Road, part of the property owned by Mrs Rodgerson who lived in Upton House on the crest of the hill near Thames Street.24.2 cm; 193 pages;non-fictionDuring the second World War, in December 1941 at a meeting of the Box Hill City Council, Mr R H L Sparks, the Mayor at the time, presented a detailed report regarding the possibility of establishing a community hospital. Several sites were inspected but by 1942 it was decided that the most suitable was land in Nelson Road, part of the property owned by Mrs Rodgerson who lived in Upton House on the crest of the hill near Thames Street.box hill hospital, mr r h l sparks, mrs rodgerson, upton house, house names, hospitals, nelson road, box hill, mosgiel hospital -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Container - Laundry Box
all nurses at the Alfred Hospital were required to use these boxes to send uniforms to laundry, also all hospital staff who had uniforms supplied. (from previous catalogue): All nursing staff wore hospital supplied uniforms for much of the twentieth century. The Royal Melbourne Hospital ran the 'Central Linen Service' for during this time - doing all the laundry for all the public hospitals in Melbourne. Staff uniforms were laundered separately, everyone had their own numbered laundry case. Staff also had a small printed docket book with duplicate copies (complete with a piece of carbon paper) and the number of uniform items were detailed when the case was sent off to the laundry. Cases had to be in the 'laundry room' at a set time each week, clean laundry returned at the same time each week and it usually took 10-15 minutes to find your case in the very full laundry room the day it came back.Significant to the AHNL as all nurses were required to have one (from previous catalogue): The laundry box system shows what a complex and detailed system was required to keep staff clean and tidy.Brown heavy cardboard reinforced case and lid with locks on either end, plastic corner protectors, metal split pins, metal reinforced edges Both ends box identification number. A cross (X) formed by blue and yellow plastic tape and a navy blue round stickerThe Royal Melbourne Hospital Central Linen Service and Group Laundry (printed on white circular sticker) hand written number E171. Also old catalogue number. (from old catalogue)Sticker stating Royal Melbourne Hospital Central Linen Service and on outside number of box E 171 (E was the identifier of the Alfred) for identification purposes.ahnl, alfred hospital, nurses, uniforms, laundry cases, rmh central linen service and group laundry, hospital uniforms -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, c.1990
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