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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Janet McCalman, Sex and suffering: women's health and a women's hospital: the Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne 1856-1996, 14/12/1995
An absorbing social history of women's health seen through the workings of Australia's oldest women's hospital: the Royal Women's Hospital, from 1856-1996illustrated book with dust jacket. Book is bound in dark blue, with abbreviated title, author's surname, and publishers mark printed in gilt on spine. Dust jacket has a dark blue background, full title and author's name printed in multicolour on front. Abbreviated title, author's surname and publishers mark in multicolour print on spineAn absorbing social history of women's health seen through the workings of Australia's oldest women's hospital: the Royal Women's Hospital, from 1856-1996royal women's hospital-melbourne-history, women's health, obstetrics and gynacology, hospitals-victoria-history, nursing -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Photograph - Monochrome
The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Amess era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of two men in conversation, one leaning on the balcony of a house addressing the second standing in the garden.churchill island, garden, house, men, balcony, amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Photograph - Monochrome, c.1940
The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Buckley era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image showing two small boats moored to a jetty, with a man approacing with wheelbarrow.1940/Unloading Suna/at jetty Churchill Islandchurchill island, boat, jetty, buckley -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Lynne Strahan, The bay to look upon: a history of the Williamstown Hospital, 1991
A history of Williamstown Hospital, from the first citizens meeting held in 1889 identifying the need for a local hospital, the hospitals opening with six beds in 1894, up until 1991Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has dark blue cover, with title and author's name printed in gilt ink on spine. Dust jacket has a coloured painting by Brian Dunlop, depicting two nurses standing either side of a patient in bed. Title (red and blue ink) and authors name (red ink) are superimposed on front cover and spinenon-fictionA history of Williamstown Hospital, from the first citizens meeting held in 1889 identifying the need for a local hospital, the hospitals opening with six beds in 1894, up until 1991williamstown hospital, hospitals-victoria-history, nurses, nursing, medical services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - PLAN GENERAL SURVEY MALMSBURY PORCUPINE INN, FOREST CREEK TO GOLDEN POINT. ALEXANDRA RANGE 1853
Colour Copy of Plan of the General Survey from the Town of Malmsbury to the Porcupine Inn, from the sources of Forest Creek to Golden Point, shewing (sic) the Alexandrian Range also Sawpit Gully Bendigo and Bullock Creeks. Handwritten note under the title a follows '' Forwarded to the Colonial Secretary with my letter No A 53/105 dated 30th March 1853 for transmission to the Geological Surveyor. R Hoddle Surveyor General. ' Stamped by Department of Mines Victoria with record#123 in Top right Hand corner. Also contains a catalogue number 2053/M/2. Part of the Contents of a DVD entitled 'Mapping Great Change' - Archival Maps, produced to support an exhibition in the Post Office Gallery Bendigo. A description of the Map, its history and implications for both historical and future discussions is contained in an Essay 'Mapping Great Changes' : The landscape of central Victoria by Gerry Gill.R. Hoddlemap, bendigo, country lands -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Photograph - Monochrome
The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image relates to the Jenkins era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of four women seated in the back of a horse-drawn cart travelling along a dirt road. churchill island, women, transport, cart, buggy, jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Photograph - Monochrome
The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Amess era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of two men in a field surrounded by water, each holding a working horse by its bridle. One horse is coupled to a two-wheel cart and the second is saddled for riding. churchill island, farming, working horse, amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Photograph - Monochrome, c.1951
The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Jenkins era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of a family gathering at the rear of a house, with one seated women holding a small child in her arms.abt 1957 / THIS IS THE TRAILER MADE FROM THE CHASSIS OF / A OLD "STAR" MOTOR CAR. USED TO BRING UP PEOPLE / AND BAGGAGE ETC FROM THE OLD JETTY ON / CHURCHILL ISLAND OPPOSITE CHURCHILL RD. / OUTSIDE THE S/E REAR ENTRANCE TO THE HOUSEchurchill island, family, transport, house, jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Photograph - Monochrome, c.1950
The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Jenkins era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of a house with a formal garden and a mounted cannon in the foreground.Early 1950'schurchill island, garden, house, cannon, jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Photograph - Monochrome
The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the early Rogers era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of a small, rustic wooden cottage with chimney and outbuildings set in a garden.churchill island, rogers, cottages, 1860s -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society Vic Division, From The Archives, 1980
A pictorial view of the Victorian Railways in the pre 1920s era.ill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial view of the Victorian Railways in the pre 1920s era.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railroads - victoria - pictorial works -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Lyndsay Gardiner, The Eye and Ear: The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital centenary history, 1968
History of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. In 1863 Dr Andrew Sexton Gray, started an institution for those suffering diseases of the eye and ear. Increased demand led to the formation of a charitable committee in 1866, and the establishment of Victoria's third public hospital. Several changes of location until the opening of the first building on the current site in 1871Hardcover illustrated book pale blue binding, title and authors name in gold on spine. Cream dustjacket title and authors name on front cover and spine. Historical illustrations of the Eye and Ear Hospiital on front and back covernon-fictionHistory of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. In 1863 Dr Andrew Sexton Gray, started an institution for those suffering diseases of the eye and ear. Increased demand led to the formation of a charitable committee in 1866, and the establishment of Victoria's third public hospital. Several changes of location until the opening of the first building on the current site in 1871 royal victorian eye and ear hospital, ophthalmology-history, otolaryngology-history, hospitals-special history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, William Keys Anderson, Fever Hospital: a history of Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital, 2002
A record of the work and achievement of Fairfield hospital in the context of Australian developments in medicine and health. The story of Fairfield Hospital is central to the story of infectious diseases in Victoria. Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital opened in 1904 as a fever hospital, later becoming one of the world's foremost centres for the treatment of infectious diseases, especially HIV/AIDSHardcover book bound in red, with tile and author's name printed in gold on spine. Dust jacket has an ochre coloured background, title and authors name on front cover and spine. Also on front cover is a copy of black and white photograph: young patients 'well on the way to recovery' in the 1930's (Fairfield Hosptial Archives, Austin Hospital Melbourne). Book contains many illustrationsnon-fictionA record of the work and achievement of Fairfield hospital in the context of Australian developments in medicine and health. The story of Fairfield Hospital is central to the story of infectious diseases in Victoria. Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital opened in 1904 as a fever hospital, later becoming one of the world's foremost centres for the treatment of infectious diseases, especially HIV/AIDSfairfield hospital (melbourne-vic)-history, hospitals-victoria-history, communicable diseases -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Archive (collection) - Elmac Hydroponics business material, Elmac Hydroponics, 2004
Business owners collectionCollected for archival reasonsMaterial in foldernewspaper cuttings, certificates, photographs, articles re the business operationswestern district industries, warrnambool, elmac hydroponicswestern district industries, warrnambool, elmac hydroponics -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book, Grace Jennings Carmichael, Hospital Children: sketches of life and character in the Children's Hospital Melbourne, 1891
A touching story of the Melbourne Hospital for Sick Children (now the Royal Children's Hospital) [ca.1990] one of the most poignant books of Melbourne's early social historyBook with maroon cover, title, authors name and publisher's mark printed in gilt on spine. Dust jacket has a black and white photo of a children's hospital ward as background, with title and author's name printed in maroon on front and spineA touching story of the Melbourne Hospital for Sick Children (now the Royal Children's Hospital) [ca.1990] one of the most poignant books of Melbourne's early social historyroyal children's hospital (melbourne-vic)-anecdotes, paediatric nursing-victoria-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Peter Yule, The Royal Children's Hospital: a history of faith science and love, 1999
An insight into the origins and development of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Opening in 1870 with six rooms as "the Melbourne Free Hospital for Sick Children, it has grown into a major paediatric institution. As well as the hospitals history, the book provides insisight into the soacial and economic conditions in Victoria in the late 19th and early 20th centuryIllustrated book with dust jacket. Book is bound in dark green material, with title authors name and publishers mark print ed in gilt on spine. Dust jacket is black and gold in colour, with a coloured photo of newborn baby lying on adult hand on front cover. Title and author's name on front cover, also on spine with the addition of the publisher's mark. On the back cover is the RCH coat of armsnon-fictionAn insight into the origins and development of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Opening in 1870 with six rooms as "the Melbourne Free Hospital for Sick Children, it has grown into a major paediatric institution. As well as the hospitals history, the book provides insisight into the soacial and economic conditions in Victoria in the late 19th and early 20th centuryroyal children's hospital (melbourne), paediatrics-victoria-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Lyndsay Gardiner, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, 1870-1970: a history, 1970
History of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, from its foundation in 1870 until 1970Illustrated book with dustjacket, book is bound in dark blue, with title and authors name printed in silver on spine. Dust jacket has a dark blue background with the title and author printed in white on the front. Also on the front is the RCH coat of arms printed in white.non-fictionHistory of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, from its foundation in 1870 until 1970royal children's hospital (melbourne), hospitals-victoria-history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Folder, Byways Estate Residential Subdivision, Ringwood East, Victoria 1965-1970
Collection of Subdivision brochures, plans, maps and sales information for sectional releases of Byways Estate.Subdivision plans include: First and second release (1965-66) - Alexandra Road, Isabel Avenue, Byways Drive and Buronga Avenue. Third release (1967) - Byways Drive, Buronga Avenue, Hender Street, Lester Avenue and Jess Court. Fourth and final release (1970) - Hume Street, Walhalla Drive and Hender Street. (Agent) C.E. Carter & Son R.E.S.I. 126 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, 3134 (Telephone) 870 2519, 870 6830, 870 6024, A.H. 723 3298, 870 4604, 870 6454. Accompanying handwritten sales notes researched in 2024 by Richard Carter - Carter Real Estate - "Vendors - Jessie May Cleland & Alan Cleland of (what became) 4 Bywats Drive. Vendors retired to Buronga near Mildura. Rex was (I think) their son. Jess Court reflects vendor's name. See also History of Byways & Coolooli by Richard Carter in RDHS archives." (Vic Collections RDHS 18023 refers.) -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Emma Russell, Bricks or spirit: the Queen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne, 1977
A history of the Queen Victoria hospital. In 1896 eleven female doctors led by Constance Stone opened the Victoria hospital for women and children. After three different city locations, it ceased to exist as a separate entity in 1987, when amalgamation saw it form part of the Monash Medical Centre in ClaytonIllustrated book. Multicolour front cover with title and authors name, as well as illustration (black and white photo) of a 'receiving" window, where fathers or other visitors could view a newborn. Nurse and man standing on one side and nurse holding a baby on the other. Title, authors name and publishers mark in white print on gold coloured spine. The back cover has a cream background with a summary of the book printed on it. There are also three photos of the hospitals three homes: St David's Church Hall, Mint Place and Lonsdale Stnon-fictionA history of the Queen Victoria hospital. In 1896 eleven female doctors led by Constance Stone opened the Victoria hospital for women and children. After three different city locations, it ceased to exist as a separate entity in 1987, when amalgamation saw it form part of the Monash Medical Centre in Claytonqueen victoria hospital (melbourne), queen victoria memorial hospital (melbourne), queen victoria medical centre(melbourne), monash medical centre, hospitals-victoria -history -
Darebin Parklands Association
Darebin Parklands 1974, Darebin Parklands Association, 1974
Previous record no. D 1974. Found in a manila folder titled {Historical photographs} Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.B&W photograph. View of railway bridge. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Rockbeare Ivanhoe 1910, Darebin Parklands Association, 1910
Previous record no. E 1910. Found in a manila folder titled {Historical photographs} Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.B&W photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Darebin Parklands, Darebin Parklands Association, 1990 - 1999
Large tree and dog near houses. Items found loose in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.Colour photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Darebin Parklands c.1973, Darebin Parklands Association, 1973
Found in a manila folder titled:[Historical photographs]. Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.Colour photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Darebin Parklands c.1973, Darebin Parklands Association, 1973
Found in a manila folder titled:[Historical photographs]. Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.Colour photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Darebin Parklands sign, Darebin Parklands Association, 1990 - 1999
Sign made of wood. Items found loose in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.Colour photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Trees on the horizon, Darebin Parklands Association, 1990 - 1999
Trees on the horizon. Items found loose in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.Colour photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Darebin Creek Rockbeare Estate 1909, Darebin Parklands Association, 1909
Previous record no. C 1909. Found in a manila folder titled {Historical photographs} Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.B&W photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required.[Darebin Creek Rockbeare Estate] -
Darebin Parklands Association
Darebin Parklands 1914, Darebin Parklands Association, 1914
Previous record no. A 1914. Found in a manila folder titled {Historical photographs} Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.B&W photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Dairy c.1918, Darebin Parklands Association, 1918
Previous record no. G Dairy c.1918. Found in a manila folder titled:[Historical photographs]. Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.B&W photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Darebin Parklands Association
Interview by Reg Johnstone of Laurence J. Course, 5th November 1976, Laurie Course, 1976
Audio recordings, including a recording of a radio interview (approximately 12 minutes) in which Laurie Course discusses the early history of the Rockbeare Park; the significance of the area; and plans to develop the area into the Darebin Parklands.Audio tape. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required.Covered with cardboard sleeve wth annotation that incluces: [Interview by Reg Johnstone of Laurence J. Course of the Rockbeare Park Conservation Group at 1.30 in the Hardware Lane Studio in Cyclone House & was broadcast on 3ZZ at 8.15 that night on Friday 5th November 1976]. Annotations also on tape itself.