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Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Montmorency and the Nicholson family, 2019_
This folder contains a brief history of the Nicholson family and material about Dr. George Cornwall Nicholson, purchaser of land in Montmorency formerly owned by the Donnithorne Family. Includes 9 Certificates of Title relating to the subject land and other certificates and listings relating to their residency of "Glengarriff" and activities. It records an active professional Montmorency resident and community member, and the later subdivisions of the Glengarriff EstateLoose-leaf folder containing a brief history of the Nicholson family and Dr. George Cornwall Nicholson, purchaser of land in Montmorency. Includes 9 Certificates of Title relating to the subject land and other certificates and listings relating to their residency of "Glengarriff" and activities.glengarriff estate montmorency, nicholson family, donnithorne family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, Looking Back, Looking Forward, 2019
Advertising leaflet for a display of historical photographs and paintings depicting "Summer fun in Yarra Plenty". The display ran from 05/12/2019 until 06/01/2020 at the Eltham Library Community Gallery and was organised by Yarra Plenty Heritage Group with paintings from the Nillumbik U3A Drawing and Painting Group. Greensborough Historical Society had 3 photographs in the display.1 page leaflet, black and white text and images. 2 copies.yarra plenty heritage group, yarra plenty regional library, nillumbik u3a -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: Old fence line, and, retained earth on fence line, 27/11/2014
Janefield Precinct: Old fence line, and retained earth on fence line. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp 2 Digital colour photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: Old shed base, outline, spoon drain and post holes, 27/11/2014
Janefield Precinct: Old shed base, outline, spoon drain and post holes. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp 4 Digital colour photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: View of slab from below showing formwork marks, 27/11/2014
Janefield Precinct: View of slab from below showing formwork marks. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete admin block, 27/11/2014
Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era concrete admin block. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era admin toilet block, 27/11/2014
Janefield Precinct: World War 2 era admin toilet block. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.janefield -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Crane, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Believed to be one of the items transferred to City of Portland from Port of Portland Authority late in 1997. There is no apparent evidence that this item has formally come under the responsibility of Glenelg Shire Council, although through practice, and community expectation, Glenelg Shire Council has assumed responsibility for its care and maintenance. Efforts to identify its status are continuing.Maritime jetty crane consisting of cast iron gears and housing, struts, supports, pulleys and timber masts. The metal work has been coated in gren paint, the timber mast in white paint.jetty cranes, crane, portland harbour, cargo -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tree Planting, secondary school students, Fergusons Paddock, Hurstbridge, c.1999, 1999c
The woman in the reddish outfit in three of the photos is Martina Neale, who was the driving force behind a group of volunteers who revegetated a part of Fergusons Paddock. On this occasion, most of the work was done by a small group of secondary school students, who chose this activity from one of several options involving community groups. The man in the yellow shirt in two of the photos is Richard Pinn.Ten colour photographsfergusons paddock, martina neale -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Craft, Dressmaking Made Easy, 1958
Tawonga C.W.A. was involved in dressmaking and other home industries.The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country. This was achieved by getting together and exchanging ideas on dressmaking while providing for their families and the local community, possibly selling their products at fetes.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Small white and grey book with picture of tape measure and cotton reel on the cover. It has 15 pages including the cover which is printed on too. It has general instructions for sewing. Held by 2 staplesCover: Woman's Realm presents / Dressmaking / made easy / Simple instructions and / step-by-step diagrams for / making your own clothes tawonga. country woman's association of victoria. dressmaking. woman's realm. c.w.a. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner, 6 Apr 1971
Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner; Official Guests - Left to Right: His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., D.St.J., Governor of Victoria; Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Shire President; Mrs. Hamer; Lady Delacombe and Mrs. Dreverman. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, the hon. r.j. hamer, official dinner, mrs. hamer, mrs. dreverman, m.b. watson, lady delacombe, sir rohan delacombe, cr. g.c. dreverman, centenary celebrations, formal wear, petrie park community centre montmorency -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner, 6 Apr 1971
Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner; Official Guests - Left to Right: His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., D.St.J., Governor of Victoria; Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Shire President; Mrs. Hamer; Lady Delacombe and Mrs. Dreverman. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, the hon. r.j. hamer, official dinner, mrs. hamer, mrs. dreverman, lady delacombe, sir rohan delacombe, cr. g.c. dreverman, centenary celebrations, formal wear, petrie park community centre montmorency -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Gilbert, Mary, 1926
This book belonged to Mary Gilbert and was probably used by her whilst at Melbourne University as a student. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Mary Gilbert was the first curator of the Orbost Museum, and a local teacher. She was a highly respected Orbost citizen.A black paged botany book with a leatherette cover. Inside are hand -drawn botanical specimens. On the front, in gold, is the Melbourne University insignia with its motto -"Postera crescam laude" ( "May I grow in the esteem of future generations").MARY I. GILBERT BOTANY 1 1926 No. 437gilbert-mary -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper clippings, mid 20th century?
This folder of newspaper articles was compiled by Mary Gilbert. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community. The articles are generally pertaining to Gabo and Point Hicks.These articles are contemporary records of interest in places close to Orbost and are a useful reference tool.A manila folder of black / white newspaper articles relating to Orbost and the surrounding district. 744.2 is titled, " Miranda Tells About a Holiday at Mallacoota". 744.3 is from the Snowy River Mail and is titled, " Historic Spot Now Pt Hicks". 744.4 is from the Snowy Mail and is titled, "Riverina Floats Back on Beach". 744.5 is from the Snowy River Mail and has three articles: "When Gabo Light Keepers Nearly Quit"; "Sydney Convicts For Gabo?'; "Nothing to Eat But Shark".newspaper-articles-gabo- point hicks riverina -
Orbost & District Historical Society
glass container, first half 20th century
Used as a pickle bottle by Mary Gilbert, local historian and Orbost high school teacher. . Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Mary Gilbert, B.E.M. was devoted to Orbost. She taught in Orbost for 40 years. She fostered the Orbost Historical Society and initiated the establishment of the Orbost Museum.Cut glass square shaped bottle with lid (202.2). Square designs with large diamond shape in centre.glass-container gilbert-mary -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking south along Para Road at intersection of Alma Street and Lees Road, Lower Plenty, c.July 1967, 1967
Old community hall (long wall with row of windows) and Lower Plenty Kindergarten visible at corner of Glenauburn and Para Roads. Packaged in "Filmpro King Size prints Definitely Better EST. 1918" envelope. Pencil notes: 36 shots $2.87 Eltham Shire J. McD and 19/7/67. Alma Street and Kett Street Lower Plenty c.July 1967.Black and white photographalma street, glenauburn road, carisbrook crescent, lees road, lower plenty, lower plenty kindergarten, para road, houses, streets -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Book - Ormond Amateur Football Club
This film contains two items: 1/A 50 page book on history of Ormond Junior Football Club, from its days as St. Annes Football Club to its amalgamation with Ormond Amateur Football. Book compiled by Claire Barton from AGM meetings 2009. 2/A copy of six footclub addresses from the city of Moorabbin Community Directory 1987.ormond junior football club, stock jack, stevens harold r., st. annes church hall, halls, maylan street, east bentleigh, bentleigh mckinnon youth club, clubs and associations, smith brian, scott r. ken, steve stevens, keane adrian, oaten max, dight john, southam david, patterson don, stait ron, ceresa jack, forward cyril, moorehouse bob, forward may, heggert joan, morris jill, brabner martene, williams margaret, jackson judy, mcinery loris, mckinnon high school, walnut street, bailey reserve, boundary road, dowling russell, miller ian, keane david, starke neil “speedie.”, red cross, schweppes, sponsors, claremont junior football club, glenorchy football club, hudson peter, heggert keith, hilton ken, ormond blues, barassi ron, dargavel marita, beggs mr., smith mr., kaighal mr., gunn e. e., morcum glen, cochrane b., clark d., tate geoff, dargavel b., pappas sid, melbourne football club, brabner cameron, siderellis terry, morris wayne, burns robbie, kemp malcolm, siderellis tim, tinsley warwick, grant tom, middleton mick, dowling ian, clarke grant, young morgan, dawes bernie, dawes gerry, montgomery peter, peebles gordon, bentleigh bulldogs football club, mckinnon reserve, sheehy marnie, doble john, kerford phil, gleeson ian, rollasom brian, beynon wayne, societal events and activities, sheehy fay, wood ron, mckinnon butchers, brabner graham, begg john, moorabbin ufa, melbourne football club little league, interleague football matches, brandella cup, mccarthy justin, lough chris, montgomery stephen, carey tim, roe anthony, hardy chris, mccarthy justin, thomas matthew, perry richard, birch david, king denise, sparrow family, wilson ron, dupe stephen, karrageorgiov chris, hardy chris, borrett john, edgells darren, sparrow peter, ormond amateur football club, duncan john, beard j., warren e., pearson martin, waldron gary, marwood shane, collingwood vfl, jackson ricky, melbourne vfl, smith terry, richmond vfl, perkin phil, bentleigh juniors, beham m., neville david, taylor stephen, palmer tony, o’hara matt, ‘the cedric keane perpetual trophy’, st. anne’s football club, ormond east, valkstone, glenhuntly, st. patricks, primary schools, st. kilda junior leagues, lightening premiership, measures paul, msjfl u15 best and fairest, birch david, eishold lewis, eishold rohan, murrumbeena j. f. club, vic kick clinic, lough david, pennacchia luigi, best and fairest, buckley mark, rombotis john, d’astoli michael, msjfl team, king geoff, stumbles roger, williams cameron, byron noel, gillot heather, lehner elaine, oakleigh districts, stevens h. r., forward c. c., beggs j. w., scott k. k., kaighan t. a., dargavel m. mrs., forward n. c., keane m. j. mrs., woodhouse r. j. (dec), smith b. w., keane c. b., morgom g. m. (dec), dowling r. a., starke n., montgomery p., pearson p., kerford p., king d. mrs., lough d., perkin p., lehner e. mrs., russell r., interleague team, byron jason, guzzo anthony, kinsella trent, pym dominic, turner davis, b. f., artz ben, ralogaivav joe, jones alan, martin rick, editor, barton claire, australian rules football, sporting clubs, ormond, mckinnon, bentleigh, sports officials, committees of management, murrumbeena -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, OXI Day celebration, Platrithia, 28 October 1951
The photo was taken on 'Oxi' Day 28 October 1951 which is commemorated throughout Greece and Cyprus and world-wide Greek communities. The day commemorates the rejection by the Greek prime minister, Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum presented to him by the Italian ambassador on the 28 October 1940 to allow the Axis forces, namely Italy, Germany and Bulgaria to occupy strategic locations of Greece or face war. A black and white photograph of a crowd of people - men, women and children - gathered around a Greek flag in an open area. A church is visible in the background. High mountains are also visible across the skyline.The original is handwritten across the bottom of the photo in Greek which translated reads: PLATRITHIA. ITHACA 28 OCTOBER 1951.world war 2 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1/08/1980
On 4th August 1978 the construction of the Goonawarra Estate commenced. The estate was formerly known as the Goonawarra Farm and overlooked the Sunbury farm and the Jacksons Creek valley. Plans for the new development included a golf course, houses, community and recreational facilities. The golf course opened in 1980 and the housing construction continued throughout the last two decades of the twentieth century and into the twenty first century.A coloured photograph of a barbecue and picnic area at Goonawarra. The photograph shows the Stage 3 development of the area.goona warra golf club, goonawarra farm, goonawarra housing estate, sharkey, robert b., kilkenny homes, craftsmen homes., australian ideas homes pty.ltd., glamor homes, villa bella homes, george evans collection -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Sculpture: Michael WILSON (b.1943 Hastings, Victoria), Cicada, 1997
Michael Wilson learnt the craft of Goldsmithing after seeing well known sculptor and silversmith Matcham Skipper working in his studio at Montsalvat in and around 1970. This work is a gift to the Eltham Community in recognition of his twenty five years of developing his goldsmith skills and operating his business within the Shire. Wilson officially opened his commercial premises in 1985. Michael Wilson is a local jewellery maker. His work is influenced directly by the environment in which he lives. This sculpture is representative of his distinctive style of work as a nationally and an internationally recognised Designer and Goldsmith. Made of steel and powdercoated in aluminium with a concrete base. Decorative elements such as the ring encasing the cicada and the cicada's wings are guilded with 24ct gold leaf. The steel rod is burgundy in colour with the cicada painted a dark olive green to represent the 'Green Grocer' variety common in Eltham. The colours used in this sculpture match the surrounding Elm and Ash trees in the landscape. N/Apublic art, cicada, wilson, gold, green grocer, jewellery -
National Wool Museum
Jumper, Wool bale packaging, Geelong Wool Combing, 1993
Stanley Couzens of the Wathourong community was commissioned by Geelong Wool Combing Ltd to create a painting of the You Yangs and Corio Bay to be reproduced on a jumper. The jumper itself was designed by Jeni McMahon using Merino wool from her property McMahon Farm Pty Ltd. Jumper and miniature wool bale packaging were presented as a gift at the opening of the Geelong Wool Combing LtdSynthetic miniature wool bale packaging containing jumper. Miniature wool bale features two stenciled design with black ink. First stencil reads "Pure Australian Wool" with Woolmark logo. Second stencil reads "A Gift From Geelong Wool Combing GWC". Small tag on bottom right corner reads "XL". Has two removable staples closing top opening. Woolen Jumper inside contains red, mustard, green and cream colours depicting Indigenous artwork. Features two stenciled design with black ink. First stencil on front reads "A Gift From/ GWC/ Geelong Wool Combing ". Second stencil on back reads "Pure/ Australian/ Wool" with Woolmark logo above. Small tag on bottom right corner reads "XL". -
Unions Ballarat
Receipts and expenditure of the section. Federated Municipal Employees' Union of Australia, Ballarat Section, 2 August 1916-1 November 1918
Federated Municipal Employees' Union was formed in 1910. It has undergone subsequent name changes as follows: -Federal Municipal and Shire Council Employees' Union of Australia (1917). -Australian Municipal Administrative Clerical & Services Union (1993) - a merger with the Australian Municipal Transport Energy -Water Ports Community & Information Services Union. Membership is now covered by the Australian Services Union (ASU).This a financial record of the union for the period 2 August 1916-1 November 1918.Paper, 1 bound volume.federated municipal employees' union, fmeu, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, federal municipal and shire council employees' union of australia, australian municipal administrative clerical & services union, asu, australian services union -
Unions Ballarat
Badge - Badge - Save TAFE, Australian Education Union, 2012
The save TAFE campaign originated in 2012 when Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu announced funding cuts, institutional closures and course cuts in the TAFE sector. The campaign against these changes was particularly passionate in Ballarat with several large rallies. The Ballarat community had its own campaign committee. The Australian Education Union and the National Tertiary Education Union co-partnered in the campaign.Unions' history and activism. Politics - Victorian Government. Education - TAFE sector.Round metal badge; pin on back. Yellow and red background; TAFE4ALL logo; black and white lettering - "SAVE OUR TAFE".btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, baillieu, ted, premier - victoria, liberal party of australia, politics and government, education - tafe, activism - ballarat community, artifacts, federation university - tafe -
Unions Ballarat
Robyn Mason: scrapbook, 1993-1995
Robyn Mason was a member of the ALP and unsuccessfully contested the seat of Ballarat West in 1996. She was a feminist, teacher and a social worker who fought hard for those affected by sexual abuse and violence. Robyn Mason passed away in 2016. This large collection of correspondence, photographs and other memorabilia, was donated after her passing; it is a reflection of the vastness of Robyn's contribution to the Ballarat community. Politics, government, advocacy, education. Standard scrapbook containing news articles, photos, and other.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politics and government, alp, australian labor party, brumby, john, mason, robyn, kirner, joan, beacham, jenny, howe, brian, elections - state - victoria, sheehan, frank, laffey, catherine, thwaites, john, keating, paul, cain, john, kennett, jeffrey, state premiers, advocacy - sexual abuse, advocacy - violence -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Association for the Blind 90th annual report 1985, 1985
Articles in annual report include: President's report, Philosophy, Objectives and Goals, Blind members, Finance report with Balance sheet, Auditors' report, How help is provided, Service highlights, Low Vision Clinics, Rehabilitation services, Day Centres, Domiciliary services, Recreation programmes, Nursing homes, Community education and In-service training, 3RPH, International links, Volunteer service group. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 84th Annual report 1979 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1979
Articles in annual report include: the opening of the new Craft, Recreation and Activities Centre at Mirridong and Kelaston Community Day Hospital, 60 bed nursing home at Mt Eliza almost nearing completion, waiting for approval for 30 bed nursing ward at Shepparton, block of land secured at Warragul for future day centre, loss of Stan Middleton and retirement of Alex Cook.1 printed volume with illustrationsannual reports, association for the blind -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Book, Visitors' Book / Borough of Eaglehawk, 1929
This Visitors Book records visits and events which took place at the Eaglehawk Chambers and Hall. During the years 1929 to 1990 the Borough of Eaglehawk hosted various civic receptions for community groups and individuals including Local and State Ministers, The Cornish Society, Lions and Rotary Clubs, local sporting groups and records the various installation of Mayors and Mayoresses during this time period. A full leather bound volume recording visitation to the Borough between 1929 and 1990. Title deboss on font cover. Hand written entries detailing peoples names, addresses and comments about their visit. Visitors' book / Borough of Eaglehawkborough of eaglehawk, borough of eaglehawk mayor, eaglehawk town hall -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Award, Premier Town Advancement Award, c 1982
Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and is designed to encourage tourism. In 1982 - 1985 Bendigo was named Victoria's Premier Town and an official dinner was held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on October 5, 1985.Two large gold coloured medals manufactured to promote the awarding of 'Premier Town' to Bendigo from 1982 - 1985. 0349a,b; Front face is has raised image of poppet head and text, reverse is blank. Front face; Premier Town Advancement Award / Bendigo / Premier Town / Victoria 1982 - 1985city of bendigo, city of bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo awards, city of greater bendigo community groups, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of bendigo premier town 1982-85 -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, c.1953
Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) moved into 452 St. Kilda Road, in 1953. Seven Ford Prefect cars were purchased by the Society in the early 1950s which became the beginning of a full MDNS, later called Royal District Nursing Service, fleet of cars which would be used by their District nurses to visit patients in the community over the next years.In 1875 J.B.Scott purchased Crown Land on the corner of St Kilda Road and Arthur Street. During the 1890’s an “unpretentious grey building” was built on the site. Known as ‘Airlie’, major additions were carried out during the 1920s and 30s to this historic mansion. From its founding in 1885 until 1891 the Trained nurse (Nurses) of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) worked from their own homes which were located in the vicinity of their areas (districts). In November 1891 MDNS was able to rent a two story terraced house at 66 Cardigan Street, Carlton, at £65 a year, which contained accommodation for three Trained nurses (Nurses) and one pupil nurse as well as being used as their Headquarters. The Nurses left from there each morning and returned at the end of their shift to write up their book work before retiring for the day. Three years later they moved into a larger terraced house at 49 Drummond Street Carlton which was rented at ‘a very moderate rental’. There was a Board room, apartments for the Nurses and pupil nurses, a large dispensary which patients could attend each evening to have prescriptions signed and bottles refilled with ‘homely remedies’ and elixirs, which were administered for e.g. Consumptive cases. Doctor’s prescriptions were filled at the Pharmacy. Cupboards containing donated blankets and bedclothes for needy patients were kept in this room, and it was here where the Nurses kept their nursing bags which were refilled at the end of each shift ready for any emergency and for the next day. A list of Doctors the Nurses could call was kept by the telephone. The home also had a kitchen where nourishing soup was made and distributed twice a week to the needy. Milk was also distributed when needed. In 1902 they moved into rented premises at 188 Leicester Street, Carlton and two years later, in 1904, to premises at 5 Royal Terrace, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy. They remained there for ten years. In June 1914 at last the Society had sufficient funding to purchase their own terraced premises, ‘Floraston’ 39 Victoria Parade, Collingwood which was their Headquarters and Nurses Home. In 1926 the After-Care Home for recovering patients, (later called After-Care Hospital) was built by the Society next door to No. 39, running from 41-47 Victoria Parade (became No. 45); the District Trained nurses (Sisters) continued to live at No. 39. In 1953 ‘Airlie’ at 452 St Kilda Road was offered by the Government as part of an agreement to split the management of the Society and the After Care Hospital. On 26th November 1953 the MDNS moved its Headquarters to 452 St Kilda Road. Renovations and alterations were however restricted by limited funds so it was not until 1/12/1954 that the Hon. W. P. Barry, Minister of Health, officially opened the building. MDNS was given Royal patronage in 1966 and became Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). In January 1983, Headquarters of the Royal District Nursing Service at 452 St Kilda Road was classified by the National Trust. The citation in support of the classification said “The house is of historical interest as the boyhood home of Stanley Melbourne Bruce, later Lord Bruce, Prime Minister of Australia from 1923-1929.” Black and white photograph of Melbourne District Nursing Society Headquarters, 452 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The photo, taken on the corner of Arthur street, is of a two storey building and several cars and gives a unique view of St Kilda Road in the 1950s (pre high rise buildings) This large grey two storey Italian style building, has four roman column, arched Arcadia to the right of a polygon shaped bay window on the ground floor; an arched Arcade on the second floor, and three long windows above the bay window on Arthur Street. Turning the corner onto St. Kilda Road is a three arched Arcadia running towards the one window seen on the polygon shaped bay window. Arcadia is repeated on the upper storey. A balustrade is in front of the Arcadia on the upper storey and again around the flat roof. Two chimneys can be seen. A spiked metal fence runs in front of the building. To the left of this building are two white double storey buildings and some medium sized trees. On Arthur Street, two Ford Prefect cars, one with the passenger side door partly open, a Vanguard car and another make of car can be seen.royal district nursing service, headquarters, 452 st kilda road melbourne, melbourne district nursing society, mdns, mdns transport, rdns -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Booklet, Boomerang Songster
small booklet of popular song lyrics