Fairfield Hospital opened in 1904 as the Queen's Memorial Infectious Diseases Hospital, the first purpose-built isolation hospital for infectious diseases in Victoria. Its 22-acre site was located on a bank of the Yarra River. It was renamed Fairfield Hospital in 1948. In its later years, the hospital was a centre for AIDS treatment in Victoria, and a passionate campaign fought against its planned closure in the 1990s. Fairfield Hospital finally closed in June 1996. One section of the site was gazetted as a Public Park and Memorial Garden (containing an AIDS Garden).Circular white and red plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with the red text 'SAVE FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL'. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back.medicine, health, public institutions, fairfield, victoria, city of darebin, melbourne, politics, political protest, public protest, campaigning, badges, buttons, pins, public health, infectious diseases, aids

Circular red plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with white text 'Ask me! I'm a Nurse'.nursing, nurses, badges, buttons, pins, advocacy

Circular yellow and blue badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with a blue ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo, the blue text 'International Nurses Day', '12 May 2002', and 'Celebrating Nursing'.nursing, nurses, international nurses day, 12 may 2002, badges, buttons, pins, celebration, australian nursing federation, victoria

Circular white and orange plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge bordered with blue text 'ENROLLED NURSES & THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION VICTORIAN BRANCH' and the italicised, centred text 'The Future is in our Hands'.nursing, nurses, enrolled nurses, division 2 nurses, nursing workforce, workforce, badges, buttons, pins, ens, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, victoria

Sad irons, also called flat irons or smoothing irons, are shaped pieces of metal that are flat and polished on one side and have a handle attached to the other, created for the purpose of de-wrinkling fabric. “Sad” is an Old English word for “solid,” and the term “sad iron” is often used to distinguish the largest and heaviest of flat irons.This iron is representative of the domestic appliances used throughout Australia up until electricity became widely available for domestic use.A small cast iron flat iron. The triangular shape of the iron made it easier to iron around buttonsdomestic appliances, flat irons, sad irons

Presumably World War II based on comparison with silimar items. Initials inside cap may be associated with item to jacket, initialled with Lt. H. Dixon, VI. 7290.This item has historical signifigance as a an example of Australian military uniform dating presemably to World War II. Military peak cap, dark green. Brown leather chinstrap, attached by buttons on either side of visor with lettering 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap has double row of top stitching in dark yellow thread. Metal rimmed air holes (two) on each side under top of cap. Inner band made of brown leather embossed or printed with maker inscription. Rear of inner band has a row of rectangles punched through leather .50 mm in length, 22 in total, threaded through with gold coloured ribbon, tied together at centre back. Inner cap lining made of pale gold fabric, with diamond shaped liner/swear shield attached and topstitched in gold thread. Bronze coloured badge above visor with lettering Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE' on inner band in gold. Hand written initials H, and what appears to be D N (area has tears and insect damage) visible on lining behind visor. Initials in black marker. military, war, fashion, uniform, head, style, fabric, textile, cap, hat, visor, peak, outfit, myer, tailor, australian, forces, headwear, commonwealth.

Associated with the service of Lieutenant H. Dixon, circa 1943. Worn by people who served on the Home Front in this Corps during the Second World War.This item is significant because Australian Army khaki woollen service dress jacket with red embroidered circular Unit Colour Patch on the top of each sleeves consistent with markings of Australia's home guard – the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). Four button down closure. The jacket is fully lined with a lightweight fabric, either natural or synthetic. A self fabric belt passes around the waist and fastens with a buckle at the front. Button down epaulettes with two pips denoting lieutenant ranking. 'Rising Sun' collar badges on each lapel. Pleated breast pockets with triple pointed flaps with exposed buttons. A pair of pockets over each hip with straight flaps each fastened with one visiable button. Pockets over hips have one Four front pockets are fastened with one visible buttton. These 8 buttons are domed metal showing a raised emblem of Australia surmounted by the King's Crown: also see Tudor Crown or Imperial Crown. The back of these buttons have a loop shank, secured with cotton. Surrounding is a stamp K. C. LUKE PTY LTD. MELB. There is a small pocket on the inside of the jacket corresponding to the right breast pocket.Small, white, rectangular manufactures tag stiched with khaki coloured cotton within the small pocket on the inside of the jacket corresponding to the right breast pocket. Approximately H 24mm x W 44m The MYER STORE for MEN MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE Typed in red ink on the bottom section of the manufacturers tag. Lt. H. Dixon W. 7290. 10/12/43.heraldry, uniform, volunteer defence corps

See Cat No. 5727.2 for service details.Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric. Buttons - black bakelite with metal shank. Emblazoned with King's Crown and Wedge tailed eagle in flight. With full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Brown and cream chevrons on sleeves - Rank. Old Drycleaning labels - four - stapled inside right side.Maker's label - black colour embroidery on white cotton "CITY COSTUME"/COE/1940/ SIZE ..." Below collar - handwritten black ink '1243/GILL".uniforms, raaf, ww2

1. Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, brown colour, Bakelite shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal cotter pins. Collar with two attached metal Rising Sun Badges; shoulder epaulettes with three officer's pips being "Captain" and "Australia" badge. Four front pockets with button down flap. 2. Belt - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, metal buckle, plastic button and leather belt keepers. No Manufacturers information.uniform, army, ww2

1. Dress Coat - formal jacket style ending at waist. Collar with shawl lapels, shoulder epaulettes and one button fastening front. Red colour wool fabric with red polyester satin fabric lining. Three silver and red colour metal rank insignia - Captain - on each shoulder epaulette. Two silver colour plastic buttons with nursing emblem and shank. Two silver colour plastic lapel badges - oval shaped surmounted by Queen's Crown, oval embossed with 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING CORPS". Centre of oval is Nightingale oil lamp. Across bottom scroll embossed with "PRO HUMANITATE". 2. Waist Coat - vest with two front concealed pockets, red colour wool fabric front, back and lining red colour polyester satin fabric. Front - four silver colour plastic embossed buttons - Queen's Crown, Map of Australia, with shank and metal safety pins. 3. Belt - red and grey colour woven belt fabric with silver colour metal clasp buckle and waist length adjuster. Buckle - circular centre embossed with "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING CORPS", SURROUNDING AN EMBOSSED OVAL BADGE - DESCRIPTION AS PER LAPEL BADGES.. Attached to belt end - white fabric manufacturers label.Manufacturers white fabric label - black ink print. "Hobson/ & sons (Lindon) Ltd ........Large".uniform, royal australian army nursing corps

1. Dress - white colour polyester cotton fabric ward dress. Collar, long sleeves with attached collar and plastic buttons. Front opening with concealed button closure. Buttons - white plastic with metal shank and split pin. Shoulder straps with attached red colour fabric epaulettes, with button hole. Button - silver colour plastic with metal shank and clasp. Epaulette badge, silver metal letters RAANC, two silver metal letters RAANC, two silver and red colour metal rank insignia - Lieutenant. Manufacturers label - white colour cotton, front lining. 2. Cape - red colour wool fabric cape style elbow length. Shoulder epaulettes with silver colour plastic embossed buttons, Queens Crown, Map of Australia with shank. Three silver and red colour metal rank insignia - Captain - per epaulette. Bar badge - plastic and metal - silver colour, oval shaped surmounted by Queen's crown, oval embossed with "ROYAL ASUTRALIAN NURSING CORPS" . Centre of oval Nightingale oil lamp. Across bottom scroll embossed with motto "PRO HUMANITATE".Manufacturer's information - black print. 1. A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1976/ ^/ SIZE OS/ 8410.66.038.1474/ ARMY NO/ NAME" 2. Back of cape "C.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1971/ ^/ SIZE - OS/ 8410.66.013.0771/ ARMY NO/ NAME" Front lining "S4S/ M.603493/DKT./ 35768/ F/NO/ 1842/ SIZE/ OS/ CAPE NURSES. WINT. SCARLET/ ARMY/ 125 29". uniform, royal australian army nursing corps

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. Leo Reoch Cohn served in both World War 0ne and World War Two. He enlisted in the 1st AIF on 6.5.1915, initially in the 22nd battalion (No. 1039), aged 18. Shortly after, on 11.9.1915, he transferred to the 8th LHR and embarked for Egypt on 23.9.1915, serving in both Egypt and Palestine. During that period of service, he transferred to the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol on 8.9.1917. This unit later became the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section. Leo began his return journey to Australia on 16.5.1919. Shortly after his RTA, he was discharged. While on active service overseas, he was hospitalized on a number of occasions due to illness. During World War Two, Leo enlisted in the 21st Battalion VDC (No. V360272) on 18.5.1942 at the age of 44. He was appointed Lieutenant on 25.6.1942. Leo's VDC service was terminated on 31.10. 1945 following the end of World War Two. .1) Tailored khaki woollen officer's dress jacket with silk like fabric lining. Two button-down breast pockets and two button down-side pockets. All buttons are military issue. Unit colour patch on each shoulder (8th ALH). Above the left breast pocket is a World War One trio of medal ribbons. An attached fabric belt has a metal buckle. .2) Light brown cotton drill jodhpurs with button fly. Knee reinforcement pad sewn on the inside of each leg. Button down hip pocket and two side pockets. Belt loops and buttons for braces on the waist band..2) On manufacturer's label: 'Pytchley, MADE IN ENGLAND'. Handwritten in black ink on waistband: 'COHN'.uniform, 8th light horse regiment, leo reoch cohn

The owner of the uniform jacket is unknown at present. This appears to be a set made up for display. Service Medal ribbons on uniform are; 1. British War Medal 2. WW1 Victory Medal (faded) with MID leaf 3. Possibly Colonial Auxillary Forces decoration 1901-1938 (Green) or Colonial Auxillary Forces - Long Service 1901-1937 (Green). 4. Efficiency Decoration 1930- onwards (faded).. 1. Khaki jacket - old pattern. Four front pockets - held shut with dark copper buttons. Rising Sun Collar Badges. Lt. Colonel metal rank badges on epaulettes. the jacket has plain khaki lining. But has striped lining in the arms. It has a ribbon bar showing four medals and i M.I.D. leaf. The arms have a circular red/black colour patch, 3.3 cm diameter. 2. Khaki trousers - Two side pockets, one hip pocket. 3. Sam Browne belt - tan leather. Brass fittings includes sword holder. 4. Scabbard, tan leather with a silver top. Suits a sword. 5. Hat - peaked, khaki with dark Rising Sun Badge. 6. Belt - khaki woollen with dark copper buckle. Inside belt are light brown buttons. 7. Tie - Khaki woollen. 8. Shirt, Khaki, cotton polyester with Sgts stripes.officers uniform, accoutrements, passchendaele barracks trust

1. Jacket, Khaki Woollen. Four pockets held shut with copper buttons. Four copper buttons on central front. Two Rising Sun Badges (darkened) on collars. Metal "Australia" badges on each epaulette. 38 Bn colour patch on right shoulder. 2. Trousers - Khaki Woollen. Fly held shut with 6 Bakelite buttons. No belt loops - buttons for braces. Trousers are cuffless. 3. Hat Khaki - fur felt. Light khaki puggaree. Copper A.C.M.F. badge. 4.& 5. Puttee, khaki Woollen. It has a 25mm wide tape at one end. It's length is 116 cm. The broad piece is 202 cm long. Width 10cm 1. Written inside, appears to be "L. Townsend". Stamped date of 1943 has '3' crossed out and '6' inserted.38 bn, aust, ww2, passchendaele barracks trust

Ribbons - Reserve Force Decoration, National Medal.1. Shirt, Jungle Green. Two breast pockets, brown buttons. Two ribbons above left pocket. Metal RACT Badges on epaulettes. Cloth rank badge W.O.2 on arms. 2. Trousers, Jungle Green. Two rear pockets. A pocket on each leg, pocket flaps held shut with two brown buttons. Trousers have belt loops. 3. Lanyard - blue and red. 4. Beret - dark blue with RACT Badge. Liner has been removed. 5. Belt, webbing black with rolled brass fittings. Belt has “3795353 L.R. HUFER, 3182723” written on it.passchendaele barracks trust, aust army, uniforms, ract

Items issued to Bertram Charles Addington. Refer to Cat No 6853.3 for B.C Addingtons service details.1) Vest, white long sleeves, WO1 metal badges of rank on arms. On collars are metal badges - Oak wreath laurels, Crown on top, crossed swords in centre. Letter “R” on epaulettes. .2) Shirt, cream/white. Long sleeved, 6 buttons on front. .3) Black bow tie, with a neck band attached. .4) Cummerbund, red silk.Written on cummerbund is = “24/01 Addington B. 1/9/72”army, formal uniform, passchendaele barracks trust

Items issued to "Henry Smyth" 3792681. Refer Cat No. 9561 for his service details.1. Jacket - Battle dress, khaki, long sleeves, waist belt and buckle, some inner cotton lining label on inside pocket. Shoulder flash sewn on red colour with white stitched "Royal Aust Infantry". 2. Trousers - Battle dress, older style with adjustable straps on cuffs, waist band with double buttons, label on inside. 3. Tie, khaki colour with frayed ends. 4. Set of trouser braces, striped colour elastic with leather button connectors, metal buckles.1. On label "C.G.C.F. 1959 - Size 10 - D^D, in black pen, "3792681 SMYTH H.C." 2. Same as (1.) re print - "in black pen "SMYTH". 4. Stamped in black on centre leather piece "-8 & C ^ 1967 40", On leather connector, "SMYTH" in pen. On the metal buckles, "Police and Fireman"henry campbell smyth, uniform, battle dress

Ref. Cat 6719.2P - Swatton. Medals are: British War Medal 1914 - 20 Victory Medal with Mentioned in Despatches Leaf Colonial Auxillary Forces - Long Service - Aust 20 plus years. Efficiency Decoration 20 plus years.1. This is a summer pattern service jacket. Four front pockets held shut with a button. There are 4 front darkened buttons. Motif is = Australian Military Forces. It has the rank insignia of a Lt.Col. It has four medal ribbons and a M.I.D. 2. Khaki cotton belt to suit. Metal buckle.Written inside the neck is = “M530 Swatton”post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust

This cream and green patterned vest is said to have been made for William Herbert Teal as part of his "trouseau" on the occasion of his marriage to Daisy Edith Davis on April 14th 1916 at St. Peter's Church, Merino, Victoria, Australia. It is a handmade waistcoat but it is not known who made it. William Teal was born in 1889 to Elijah Teal and Isabella Campbell Reid in Camperdown, Victoria and after marrying, William and Daisy also lived (and worked as farmers) in the Camperdown area. They had seven children. Daisy died in 1962 and William died in 1975. A wedding portrait of William and Daisy shows William wearing a dark suit consisting of a single breasted coat, trousers, good shoes, gloves and a shirt with a stiff, high collar, however if he is wearing this vest, it is unfortunately hidden under his coat. Although by 1916, men's "ready to wear" clothing were widely available, this waistcoat was handmade (possibly by his mother or sister or future wife) and has been preserved by his family for almost one hundred years. Men's suits in the early part of the twentieth century were predomininantly three piece, consisting of a jacket, vest ( or waistcoat) and trousers made from matching fabrics. On special occasions (such as a marriage) the groom might also wear gloves and have a flower in his buttonhole. Some men liked to wear a watch attached to their waistcoat with a fob chain.This item is of significance as a rare example of a man's vest that was made for a special occasion (William Teal's marriage in 1916) and preserved by his family for several generations.Man's handmade vest with a green and cream patterned brocade front, trimmed with green cord around the edges and featuring four inset pockets (also trimmed with the green cord). It has six buttonholes down the left front edge (plus a hand embroidered buttonhole to hold a fob chain) and six corresponding holes for shank buttons (which are missing) down the right front edge. The back and lining are made from cream cotton fabric. The back has a centre seam and a strap with a metal buckle with prongs (to allow for adjusting the length). The cream lining and back display some discolouration and brown marks.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, warrnambool, camperdown, merino, teal family, william herbert teal, daisy teal, daisy davis, waistcoat, man's waistcoat, vest, wedding, handmade vest, wedding clothes

1. Jacket - woollen, red, white collar, long sleeved with white cuffs. Two Rising Sun badges on collars = "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES". It has epaulettes of same red wool, held with small brass buttons (Aust). It has the rank insignia of a LT.COLONEL. 2. Vest - red wool. Lined with a striped cotton lining. Four miniature brass buttons on lower front. 3. Shirt - cotton. Off white colour. 5 pearl coloured buttons on front, long sleeves. One pocket on breast. 4. Black bow tie with metal clips.post ww2, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust

Designed by Raymond Lavender, American Printing House for the Blind, it was produced between 1962-1982. A modernized Braille writer, the Lavender allowed the paper to exit through the cover in a way similar to a typewriter. The keys are rectangular and the design is compact with no protruding parts. The cover, which is an integral part of the design, snaps on the case. The case and cover are made of Cycolac, a high impact resistant plastic. After the writer was in use for some time, it was discovered that the plastic material tended to warp and production was discontinued. (Information from the American Printing House for the Blind website). Lavender Braille Writer consisting of an oblong shaped structure made out of a beige coloured metal base with cream coloured keys and a beige coloured hard plastic cover. Braille letters are achieved by punching the various keys. A metallic handle is included.Beige coloured plastic rectangle object with cream buttons and silver returns lever with covering boxbraille equipment, assistive devices

Used by the MMTB as part of a tram crew or inspectors uniform .Demonstrates a MMTB uniform button.Set of two uniform buttons - two pressed metal sections provided with a lug or eye to sew the button onto a uniform jacked. The nickel-plated badge is stamped "Stokes & Sons Victoria" while the brass button is stamped "Stokes Australia". The brass button is missing the sewing eye or lug. tramways, mmtb, crews, drivers, conductors, uniforms, buttons

Northern District School of Nursing trainee nurse's base uniform from 1972Nurse's one piece dress in yellow with yoke and central front chest panel in white. Dress fastens with full back zip to waist and metal hook and eye. There are two pockets at sides below waist. There is a gusset to each side of back to sleeve. There is a long sleeved, waist length jacket, satin lined, with round neck with five yellow buttons and button holes at front. The fabric is of stretch cotton. Dress has a white label with 'Florgale Uniforms, Permanent Press' and washing instructions printed in red and blue and stitched to left rear neck facing. A trade mark, a ball in red and blue with the word 'Koratron' is also on this label. The jacket has a white label stitched to the lining at base of neck with 'Florgale Uniforms, Melbourne, Sydney" in gold. 'SW' and a female figure in long dress is embroidered in navy blue on the label.nurses uniform, northern district school of nursing, dress, jacket

Northern District School of Nursing trainee nurse's base uniform from 1972Nurse's one piece dress in yellow with yoke and central front chest panel in white. Dress fastens with full back zip to waist and metal hook and eye. There are two pockets at sides below waist. There is a gusset to each side of back to sleeve. There is a long sleeved, waist length jacket, satin lined, with round neck with five buttons and button holes at front. The fabric is of stretch cotton. There is a metal press stud at the top of the jacketDress has a white label with gold embroidered 'House of King, Melbourne' stitched to left rear neck facing. Stitched to the top of this label is another small white label with the name 'Anne Fitzpatrick' in green embroidery. The jacket has a white label stitched to the lining at base of neck with 'Florgale Uniforms, Melbourne, Sydney" in gold. 'SW' and a female figure in long dress is embroidered in navy blue on the label.nurses uniform, northern district school of nursing, dress, jacket

1. Jacket, Woollen, blue, 4 darkened buttons in front. RAAF white cloth "wings" on left chest. Sergeants stripes on each arm. Top of each shoulder has a cloth, dark blue eagle. Four pockets, darkened buttons. 2. Trousers, wool, blue. 3. Belt - 2 inch. Blue with metal buckle (dark).1. Written on inside Rt arm = “2E MOORE". Written on label inside Rt collar = "4032 LAC MOORE”. 2. Written inside = “LAC MOORE". Written inside = "3477 2E MOORE” uniform, raaf, passchendaele barracks trust

Uniform re Bertram Charles (Bluey) Addington. Initially enlisted No S5269 on 20.4.1942, discharged as a Pte on 13.5.1943 in 4th Bn Volunteer Defence Corps. Re enlisted No 140422 on 25.5.1943 in the RAAF, discharged 5.5.1948 with the rank of Cpl in Laverton Transit Departure and Reception. At some point enlisted in the Army No 41843 and served Vietnam in Aust Force Provost Corp from 19.4.1967 - 19.4.1968, Aust Army Training Team Vietnam 4.8.1970 - 14.10.1971. Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class. Service ribbons on jacket. 1. British Empire medal. 2. British War medal 1939 - 45 3. Aust Service medal 4. Vietnam Campaign Medal 5. Long Service and good conduct Medal 6. South Vietnam Campaign Medal. .1) Jacket, woollen. Four breast pockets. The top two pockets are held shut with a button. Has woven WO1 metal badges. There are four brass buttons holding the front shut. It has a detachable collar system (white). The collar badges are a laurel wreath, topped with a crown and 2 crossed swords in the centre. The motif on the buttons is similar, but, without the wreath it has a ribbon bar with six medals. .2) Trousers, woollen. Black with white stripe down each leg. .3) Swagger stick. Dowel with woven leather cover.ww2, vietnam war, passchendaele barracks trust

This dress was featured in the book "Love Vintage", published 2009 by Carter's and has appeared in vintage fashion parades at the "Love Vintage" fair and the 2016 Glen Eira Storytelling Festival. This dress is an example of the "atomic" style printed design that was popular in the '50s and also shows adaptive use by its wearer, to facilitate breast-feeding.Sleeveless day dress with flared, mid-calf length skirt and big style front. Extra deep pockets and black piping trim to ornament. Bib style front features two large buttons and has been adapted for breast-feeding: the front is secured with press studs and the centre front seam underneath has been opened up, secured with a hook and eye. Side metal zipper. Printed cotton in multi-coloured "atomic" style design. Labelled Julius Pollack Original

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM" Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record. Trousers issued to "H.R. Rodgers"Trousers - part of the summer uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman Ranks RAN. Known as 'Bell Bottoms'. White colour cotton fabric, trousers with inset front pockets. Two layer front flap fly with numerous buttons. Wide waist band with lacing at back for size adjustment. Buttons silver colour metal. White colour cotton manufacturers label back inside waistband. Handwritten owner's details inside waistband.Manufacturers information - red ink print "M.TX/Size 4". Handwritten - owner's details - black ink pen "H.R.RODGERS".uniform, ran, ww2, william anthony theodore dsm