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Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Legacy Week message for broadcast on 27-8-1972, 1972
A recording of Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe, the Governor of Victoria to promote the start of Legacy Week in 1972. The tape has not been played so the content is not known. It would presumably be a promotion of Legacy to be broadcast to the general public during Legacy Week. The Governor of Victoria was the patron of Legacy and had a strong relationship with Legacy through the years, including Government House parties for junior legatees and inclusion of the Governor in many events that Legacy held.A record of a prominent Australian supporting Legacy during Legacy Week in 1972.A audio recording on tape of a Legacy Week broadcast by the Governor of Victoria in 1972.Klarion Enterprises Proprietray Limited Telephone 329 - 7900, 321 William St., Melbourne 3000. His Excellency The Govenor of Victoria, Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., K.St.J., 'Legacy Week" message for Broadcast on 27-8-1972. (Not Before 6P.M. On this date.)legacy week, legacy promotion, governor of victoria -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
Letter dated 12th February 1943 from C. Marsden of 87 Westbury St, St Kilda, to apply for the position of housemaster of the Legacy Hostel. He is 43 year old and a returned solider from WWI, has an 8 year old daughter. Work experience 1 year as an accountant at Imperial Chemical Industries. 4 years as assistant accountant to the Metropolitan Meat Industry Board, 5 years as accountant to Kellogg (Aust), and 4 years as Manager of a citrus grove in MurrabitA record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.White quarto notepaper, lined, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.Withdrawn 13/2/43 written in pencil. Signed C. Marsdenresidences, holmbush, staff -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1943
Letters about the role of housemaster at the Legacy Hostel, later to be known as Holmbush. 00367.1 Letter dated 8th February 1943 from John E. Smith of 27 David St, Horsham, to apply for the position of housemaster of the Legacy Hostel. He requested information about the position 00367.2 Letter dated 12 February 1943 to J.E. Smith to forward details of the role, it states the hostel will house children aged between 9 and 19 years.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.00367.1 White quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00367.2 White quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Replied with outline of duties 12/2/43 written in blue ink. Signed John E. Smithholmbush administration, residences -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Legacy Hostel
Letter dated 11 February 1943 from E. B. Patterson on Department of the Army notepaper to Fred (no surname or address noted). It was to inform Fred he might be interested in the position at the Legacy Club Hostel and to approach Mr Eric Russell at his workplace at 100 Queen St. Also to mention that Major Schofield asked Fred to call on him.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.White quarto letterhead, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.Signed E.B. Patterson.holmbush administration, residences -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1943
Letter dated 14 January 1943 to Henry Palmer of 650 Nicholson St, North Fitzroy to place an order for 14 beds, 17 mattresses and 36 pillows for the hostel. It states the costs and that the items were to be discounted 2.5% and plus Sales Tax. Delivery was to be no later than the end of March.A record of prices and quantities of furniture and items required for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943 during the war.Green quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Initialled for E. Russell, Hostel Chairman.holmbush administration, residences -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Girls Classes
Photograph of 9 Junior Legacy teenage girls in their Legacy gymnastics uniform, practising with a pianist seated at a piano. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics, often in the Market St premises. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades to showcase the skills, from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Girls attending the gymnastics classes were given the uniforms free of charge.A record of a Junior Legacy class preparing for a Legacy demonstration.Black and white photo young girls practicing next to a piano being played by their instructor.Marks on reverse: "Norman Smith ILC" in blue pen. "Girls Class - Market St" in pencil. "UL295/5" in pencil. Stamped "Australian Official Photograph / Dept of Information" in purple ink.legacy demonstration, girls' classes, girls' club, dancing, market st -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Somers Camp 1973, 01/1973
A photo of 6 boys with a trolley of suitcases at Spencer Street Railway Station, Melbourne (since renamed Southern Cross Station). They have arrived from country towns to attend Legacy Somers Camp in January 1973. It came from an envelope with other camp photos. The Legacy envelope was marked "P6 Junior Legatee Camps and Hols" in red pen, and dated Jan 1977 in pencil. The envelope contents are items 00418 to 00425. Melbourne Legacy provided camps for junior legatees - the children of deceased servicemen. It started with outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring. Permanent camp buildings were built and with an association with Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) it was called Somers Camp. The camps gave the children an opportunity of a summer beach holiday with other Legacy children.A record of Junior Legatee camps and shows style of suitcase used for travelling in 1970s.Black and white photo of children with their suitcases at Spencer St station.Handwritten on the back "P6 Incoming Camps and Hols / Legacy" in blue pen. Stamped "The Property of Melbourne Legacy" in purple ink. Stamped "Copyright The Herald and Weekly Times" in blue ink. Green paper label says "Country Junior Legatees, having arrived at Spencer Street Railway Station, Melbourne, move on to Somers for fun and games at Legacy's recent annual Holiday Camp held in January 1973."somers camp, junior legatee outing, trains -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 1973
Four photos of the 50th Anniversary rededication service at St Pauls Cathedral in 1973. 00455.1 shows a group of men holding a Legacy torch near the altar and priests. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00452, 00453, 00454, 00391. A record of a church service marking the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo x 4 of a church service for the 50th Anniversary.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00455.1 Label on front says "Re-dedication service at St.Pauls Cathedral".golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, church service -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legatee function, 1991
Photos of the launch of Legacy Week in 1991. The guest speaker was Sir Zelman Cowan, a former Governor General of Australia. The launch was in the Crest International Hotel in St Kilda on 3 September 1991. Sir Zelman spoke movingly on the work of Legacy and on the dramatic world events: the Gulf War; the reunification of Germany; the changes within the Soviet Union and his speech was warmly received by all who attended. The speaker and head table are under the Legacy Banner - which says "Legacy Caring for Australia's Biggest Family". The same banner is used at an event in Melbourne City Square - see 000491 (from the same roll of film). President John Sullivan is on the head table and is also in a photo at the Eternal Flame (000493 from the same roll of film). Part of a Legacy Appeal or Badge week launch in 1991. Seems to have fallen of a scrapbook of photos compiled by Legacy of major events in the 1980s and 1990s and deposited in the archive cabinets along with many other items and photos prior to the start of the cataloguing. See other photos at 01581.A record of a Legatee event to launch Legacy Week in 1991.Colour photo of the launch of Legacy Week 1991 at the Crest International.legacy appeal, legatee event, badge appeal -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, ANZAC Day
Photos of march of Legatees / returned servicemen past Melbourne Concert Hall, assumed to be an ANZAC Day parade. Names and date unknown.A record of Legatees marching on ANZAC Day.Colour photo of men marching past the Concert Hall in St Kilda Road.anzac day, march -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, St Michael's Church 2000, 2000
Legacy Widows leaving St Michael's Uniting Church, Melbourne, after a service. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is usually the first week in September. The day is sometimes referred to as Widows' Sunday or Pilgrimage to the Shrine. It was held on Sunday 26th August 2000. The photos are from the same film as the wreath laying service at the Shrine with Legacy President David Kelly. Names unknown. The same ladies are seen at the Widows Luncheon photos in 00528.A record of a ceremony at a church in 2000.Colour photo x 5 of widows at a church service in 2000.Printing on the back " -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Pilgrimage to the Shrine 1999, 1999
A church service for Legacy widows at the St Michael's Uniting Church in Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos shows the interior of the church with the congregation listening to the priest speak. Same roll of film as the photos with President Graham Riches in 1999 so the event is assumed to be in that year.A record of a church service for Legacy widows in 1999.Colour photo x 3 of a church service in 1999.00553.1 printing on the back "23", which is the negative frame number. 00553.2 printing on the back "21" and "P6" in pencil. 00553.3 printing on the back "30A".widows, widows' sunday, pilgrimage -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Lunch 1999, 1999
Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and at St Michael's Uniting church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. Its also referred to as the pilgrimage to the Shrine. The venue is the Savoy Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. Same roll of film as the photos with President Graham Riches at the Shrine service in 1999. See also 00555 and 00556. 00554.2 the lady on the right is Betty Thomas, other names unknown.A record of a event for the Legacy widows.Colour photo x 6 of widows at lunch.Printing on the back shows the negative frame numbers - 32A - 34A, 2-4. P14 in pencil on the group photo.widows, pilgrimage, widows' sunday -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Lunch 1999, 1999
Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and at St Michael's Uniting church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The venue is the Savoy Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. Same roll of film as the photos with President Graham Riches at the Shrine service in 1999 so the event is assumed to be in that year. See also 00554 and 00556.A record of a event for the Legacy widows.Colour photo x 6 of widows at lunch.Printing on the back shows the negative frame numbers 5-10. P14 in pencil on 2 photos.widows, pilgrimage, widows' sunday -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Lunch 1999, 1999
Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and at St Michael's Uniting church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. Also called pilgrimage to the Shrine and Legacy Sunday. The venue is the Savoy Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. The photos show President Graham Riches speaking so is assumed to be 1999. See also 00554 and 00555.A record of a event for the Legacy widows.Colour photo x 7 of a Legacy Sunday lunch. Plus film negatives.Printing on the back shows the negative frame numbers 13 - 19, 21. P14 in pencil on 3 photos.widows, pilgrimage, widows' sunday -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Sunday
A church service for Legacy widows at the St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photo shows some ladies in the congregation. Name and date unknown. The event is known as Widows' Sunday, Legacy Sunday and pilgrimage to the Shrine.A record of a church service for Legacy widows on Widows' Sunday at the start of Legacy Week.Black and white photo of widows at a church service.Hand written in blue ink "P13 Top A" and "A7".widows, widows' sunday, pilgrimage -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows' Sunday Scots' Church Service 2003, 2003
A church service for Legacy widows at Scot's Church in Collins St, Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies, The Scots' Church was the first Presbyterian Church to be built in Victoria. The photos shows the interior of the church with the congregation listening to service. Same roll of film as the photos with President David Ford in 2003 so the event is assumed to be in that year. The event is referred to as Widows' Sunday, Legacy Sunday and pilgrimage to the Shrine.A record of a church service for Legacy widows in 2003.Colour photo x 6 of the church service at Scots Church.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Keesing Photographic Pty Ltd, Fete 1988, 17/11/1988
Widows beside trading tables of books and magazines at Legacy House. It was the annual fete run by the Widows Club as a fundraising event. Beryl Billings on left in black, Irene Noll serving at the table in grey jacket. It is believed the date is 17 November 1988 due to the reference number 881117.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo of a trading table of books at Legacy house.Stamped on back Picture credit and copyright to "Keesing Photographic, 18 Winton St Burwood." Photo reference number: 881117-8 written in blue pen.widows, fundraising, fete -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows' Sunday Scots' Church Service 2004, 2004
A church service for Legacy widows at Scot's Church in Collins St, Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies, The Scots' Church was the first Presbyterian Church to be built in Victoria. The same roll of film as 00695.A record of a church service for Legacy Widows in 2004.Colour photo x 3 of widows arriving at a church.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows' Sunday Scots' Church Service 2004, 2004
A church service for Legacy widows at Scot's Church in Collins St, Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies. Then the widows attend a ceremony at the Shrine and then have a lunch. The Scots' Church was the first Presbyterian Church to be built in Victoria. The same roll of film as other photos of 2004 (00696).A record of a church service for Legacy Widows in 2004.Colour photo x 4 of a church service.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Appeal 2004, Selling Badges, September 2004
Photos during Badge Week in September 2004. President George MacKenzie with badge sellers at the Bourke St Mall, some of them in Navy uniforms.A record of the Navy being part of the Legacy Appeal in 2004.Colour photo of the President with badge sellers.Printed on the back " -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows' Sunday Scots' Church Service 2005, 2005
A church service for Legacy widows at Scot's Church in Collins St, Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies. Then the widows attend a ceremony at the Shrine and then have a lunch. The Scots' Church was the first Presbyterian Church to be built in Victoria. Events of the day are also at 00707, 00708, 00709A record of a church service for Legacy Widows in 2005.Colour photo x 2 of a church service.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Melbourne Legacy, 1956
An audio recording from 24 April 1956. The tape has not been played. From the date it could be a recording of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" event, usually held just prior to Anzac Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. Inscription starts with 'Shrine Ceremony', 'Commentator L/ W Scott', also 'Governor Sir Dallas Brooks', 'Land of mine', 'Pres L/ R Gaylard'. Legatee Gaylard was president in 1956. The Governor of Victoria was patron of Legacy at the time and attended many ceremonies and events.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine run by Legacy for students.An audio tape, 90 mins, on a clear plastic spool in a red cardboard box.Box, Recording tape for magictape recorders,Pyrox LTD. 14-36 Queensberry St. Melbourne 18 Albion St. Sydney Sound- recording Tape 60 minutes twin track. For use with magictape recorders.All in blue print The Official Magictape in white print on a dark blue background. Title Melbourne Legacy,speed 7 1/2" per sec, in blue biro. Various recordings listed with times in blue ink. Spool. Side no1, side no 2, Magictape made in Australia. Tape. anzac commemoration for students, governor of victoria -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, "1958 ABC Anzac Obs" "The Story of the Yarra.", 1958
The label on the tape reel says '1958 ABC Anzac OBS' in pencil. It is likely that it is one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to Anzac Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony was usually broadcast on the ABC for students that could not attend. The inscription 'The story of the Yarra' is to be confirmed when tape found again as it doesn't appear on the Media image. TBC.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine run by Legacy for students.Square cardboard box, front with black with red and white print. Rear, white background with black print. Clear plastic spool with magnetic tape.Box, Pyrox in red print. Special sound recording tape for highest frequency response. Black Magic Tape. The latest and best Recording Tape, in white print. Rear of Box, Pyrox, Black- Magic-Tape, the ultra in sound recording tape, suitable for all tape recorders, this reel contains:- Supplies available from Pyrox Ltd., 14-36 Queensberry St., Melbourne and at Sydney, in black print. Spool, clear plastic, VP785 in white ink. '1958 ABC Anzac OBS' hand written in pencil on white sticker.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, tree planting, Legacy Lone Pines, 2008
A letter from Mrs Alwyn Drysdale on behalf of her husband Bob, to accompany photos of pine trees planted by him over time in various towns and schools. The trees had been organised by Legacy as part of their Lone Pine programme and he wanted to provide an update of their growth. Since the early 1970s Legacy had a commemorative programme of providing trees grown from seeds from Gallipoli to various towns throughout Australia. See the Lone Pine brochure at 00593. These trees were planted in the early 2000s. Melbourne Legacy's Commemoration Committee was responsible for the collection, propagation and dedication of Lone Pines from the 24th Battalion tree at the Shrine of Remembrance. On the 14th September 1989 further seedlings were collected with the hope to raise 1,000 trees from the seeds. Thus, Legacy is helping to keep the memory of the Gallipoli "Lone Pine" alive - its spirit living on today. Presentations are made to schools, ex-service organisations and interested bodies by Legacy Clubs in the hope that they will be cherished as a symbol of nationhood and of its just pride, devotion, courage, selflessness and sense of service to others.A record of tree planting of Lone Pine trees and their progress.Colour photo x 10 of pine trees and a letter.00746.1 Letter to Carmel at Legacy from Mrs Alwyn Drysdale of Kyabram. 00746.2 Kyabram Secondary College. Planted 10/9/1998. 00746.3 St Augustine's College, Kyabram. Planted 11/11/1998 00746.4 Girgarre Primary School. Planted 11/11/1999 00746.5 Tongala Aged Care Hostel. Planted 25.4.2000 00746.6 Merrigum Primary School. Planted 1.9.2000 00746.7 Kyabram and District Memorial Hospital. Planted 19/1/2001 00746.8 Tongala Primary School "Lone Pine" planted 2/9/2003, taken 31/7/2008 00746.9 "Warramunda" Village for Aged. Planted 13/9/2003 00746.10 St. Pat's College Tongala. Planted 11/11/2004 00746.11 Stanhope Primary School. Lone Pine planted 15/8/2005, taken 27/7/2008 tree planting, lone pine -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day 1993, 1993
According to the paper label "Over 300 Legatees participated in the ANZAC Day march commemorating Legacy's 70th Anniversary." Thumbnails show the Legatees assembling before the march and marching behind the Legacy Diamond Jubilee banner along St Kilda Road. (See also 00755 and 00756).A record of an Anzac Day march to commemorate the 70th Anniversary.Black and white photo proof sheets x 2 of Anzac Day March 1993.The proof sheets are marked A and B. 70th anniversary, anzac day, march, answer -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Appeal 2005, Selling Badges, 2005
Photos during Badge Week in September 2005. A badge seller from each of the defence forces outside Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Road for Badge Week in 2005.A record of defence forces participating in fundraising for the Legacy Appeal, believed to be 2005. Colour photo x 4 of three badge sellers (one from each of the defence forces) in Badge week.Printed on the back " -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Pilgrimage to the Shrine 1993, 1993
Photos show the Legatees and widows marching along St Kilda Road past the Melbourne Concert Hall behind a bagpipe band - it was Widows' Sunday when there is a service at the Shrine for the Legacy Widows. An article in The Answer newsletter in September 1993 mentions that the Legatees and widows set off from St Pauls Cathedral in a 'Pilgrimage to the the Shrine' behind the Hawthorn City Pipe Band. There may be more photos and a proof sheet still to come. It is assumed to be 1993 Widows Sunday as Legatee John Stevenson is in the front row, he was president in 1993 which was Legacy's 70th Anniversary. (NB It is not Anzac Day 1993 as that is shown at 00021 when the Legatees marched behind a 70th Anniversary banner).A record of a march to the Shrine by Legatees and Widows for Widows Sunday.Black and white photo x 2 of a march past the Melbourne Concert Hall.Marked B7 and B8 in blue pen, which are the frame numbers from a B proof sheet but its whereabouts isn't known.widows, 70th anniversary, widows' sunday, pilgrimage -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows' Sunday Scots' Church Service 2008, 2008
A church service for Legacy widows at Scot's Church in Collins St, Melbourne. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies. There is also a pilgrimage to the Shrine for a service and a lunch afterwards. The Scots' Church was the first Presbyterian Church to be built in Victoria. A record of a church service for Legacy Widows in 2008.Colour photo x 2 of widows arriving at a church.Printed on the back -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, 11.1953
The MDNS Sisters are packing their belongs ready to move from their current Nurses Home at 39 Victoria Parade, Collingwood to their new Nurses Home and Headquarters situated at 452 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, then known as 'Airlie'. From its founding in 1885 until 1891 the Trained nurses (Nurses) of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) worked from their own homes which were located in the vicinity of their areas (districts). The Committee meetings were held at the Religious Tract Society rooms at Queen’s walk, off Swanston Street and then at the Library Room at the Melbourne Town Hall. The Annual General Meeting was held at the Town Hall. 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 Nurses and one pupil nurse as well as being used as their Headquarters. They left from their Nurses Home 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 nurse, 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. to 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 where they remained for ten years. In June 1914 at last the Society had sufficient funds 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, running from 41-47 Victoria Parade (became No. 45). There were now two divisions with the After Care having their owned Trained nurses (Sisters) and the District Division of Trained nurses (Sisters) who continued to live at No. 39. In November 1953 the Sisters working in the District Nursing Division moved into their new Headquarters and Nurses Home at 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. In 1957 this Division changed its name to the Melbourne District Nursing Service when it separated from the After-Care Hospital. It was given Royal patronage in 1966 and became Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). As it expanded, and now with Centres opening throughout the suburbs, the Nurses Home at 452 closed and those rooms used for administrative purposes. It now had outlying districts to service, and with a full fleet of District cars, the Sisters lived in their own homes and visited their closest District Centre each morning to collect their work for the day and returned there at the end of their community duties to do their administrative work. On April the 1st 1996 RDNS Head Office relocated to 31 Alma Road, St. Kilda. Standing in a semi circle of this photograph are 5 Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) Sisters in their long sleeve grey uniform dresses which have a belt, peaked collars and white buttons down the centre. They are wearing their grey brimmed hats with a central Maltese cross on the light colour headband over their short dark curled hair. From Left to Right are Sisters Marianne Metcalf who is smiling and is holding a tennis racket and soft sided oblong travel bag which has two leather straps and handle in her right hand; it is resting on a closed case, which has two leather straps across the lid; this sits in front of her. Next is Gerda Oppenheim who is looking serious and has her right hand on the top of the lid of an open case in front of her, then Beryl Rowley, who is smiling and has her hands on a narrow white metal horizontal pole which has a vertical pole attached. Next is Marcia Parrat who is smiling and is holding a piece of white linen on the open case, and next, on the far right, is Florence Hoey who is holding a piece of white linen on top of an open hard leather travelling bag which is sitting in front of her next to the closed case. melbourne district nursing society, mdns, mdns headquarters, sister marianne metcalf, sister gerda oppenheim, sister beryl rowley, sister marcia parrat, sister florence hoey, royal district nursing service, rdns