Grave of Francis Watkins and wife Lucy Stonemason of Stawell stawell

This is the first photograph taken of Trained nurses, who worked with the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) and has been kept in their Archives (now RDNS) since that time. The photograph, taken about 1892, records the uniforms worn by MDNS Nurses in that era, and records images of Nurse Kennedy, who commenced with the Society at the end of 1891, and worked in the Western District of the CBD until the end of 1893; and Lucy Smith who worked in the Eastern District of the CBD between April 1892 - June 1893 when she left to get married. Nurse Smith trained at the Nightingale Training School for Nurses at St. Thomas's Hospital in London, the first professional nursing school in the world and as such she was given the position of the first 'Head Nurse' at MDNS. Though Florence Nightingale never worked at St. Thomas’s she did form the curriculum for the nurses training and received regular reports regarding the probationers, as well as receiving the nurses in her home during the latter part of their training. According to Lucy's family she met Florence Nightingale. The photograph shows two of the three Trained nurses employed by MDNS at that time. All Nurses employed by MDNS from its inception in 1885 were trained and received their qualification in a Hospital, but in those times were called 'Nurse'. In Melbourne in 1885 it was recognized that skilled nursing was needed in the inner city to care for the sick poor in their own homes. On the 17th of February a meeting was held with prominent Melbourne citizens, five gentlemen and fourteen ladies. ‘Dr. Caffyn and Rev. Charles Strong explained the objects and scope of District nursing Societies that had been formed in other towns’ in UK. On that day the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) was founded, the first District Nursing Society in Australia. Subsequent meetings were held to form a Committee and to draw up a Code of Rules of the Society. It was decided only nurses who had attended a Nurses Training School and were fully qualified would be employed by the Society, and that the Nurses would keep a daily journal of their work. After interviewing several candidates, the first Trained Nurse, Mrs. Ferguson, was employed with a salary of £100 per annum and commenced work on the 1st of May 1885. She was employed for three months initially, but this was soon extended, “on the understanding she will make arrangements to live in the more immediate vicinity of her district”. A doctor was consulted before any person was seen. In rotation, a member of the Superintendence Sub-Committee supervised the Nurse’s visits and could assist to alleviate some of the poor social conditions they found. Though only Trained nurses were employed, the term ’Nurse’ was used in those days. Lady Janet Clarke, a philanthropist, was one of the first two Vice-presidents and President from 1888 until 1908 (except when overseas); she was a driving force in the Society. She held the first fund raiser for the Society at her home ‘Cliveden’ and went on to help organize many functions where she, along with Committee members, manned the stalls to raise funds. She also took her turn to accompany the Nurse, and was noted for her kindness and benevolence. Over the years the Committee, which was made up of 80% ladies, worked tirelessly for the Society; many Auxiliaries were formed. A second Trained nurse, Mrs. Joanna Cannon, was employed in late 1885, with a trial period of six months which was extended. She and Mrs Ferguson were the stalwarts of the Society in the early years, Nurse Cannon remaining with the Society for four years and Nurse Ferguson for five years, though both had a short break due to the heaviness of the work. Nurse’s salaries were reduced to account for the cost of uniforms, and again in later years when establishments were rented by the Society and the nurses could now live in the Nurses Home. The two Nurses worked in the now CBD, ie from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bags containing lotion, ointments, powders, liniment, bandages, dressings, a case of spirits, and the Nurse's own clean apron, soap and small towel. They supplied equipment on loan, such as earthenware hot water bottles, splints, urinals, bed pans, bed cradles, feeding mugs, and air-cushions as well as providing blankets and clean bed linen, and nightdresses as necessary. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care and liaised with doctors. They provided high quality nursing care to a range of people, often in destitute situations, some lying on rags on the floor as they had no bed, others with just a bed and maybe a thin blanket, a chair and nothing else. Their ages ranged from babes, children, adults to the elderly. The Nurses gave medications as ordered, dressed wounds e.g. to the injured, and surgical cases, and to those with leg ulcers; attended to patients with ‘surgical ailments’ such as ‘hip disease’; gave care to those with acute illnesses such as bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, measles, and scarlet fever, as well as those with chronic illnesses such as consumption (tuberculosis), heart disease, arthritis, cancer, debility, neuritis and paralysis. They educated their patients, and their Carers, in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of hygiene, cleanliness, ventilation and good nutrition. They taught them, by verbal instruction and demonstration, how to make poultices, to make and apply bandages, apply medical appliances such as splints; and the Nurses supplied milk, beef tea and cooked soup when needed. As the work increased a third Trained nurse was employed but this was arduous work, particularly in the heat of summer and many Nurses only remained with the Society for several months. In 1891 the first Nurses Home was rented for 1 year at £65 per annum at 66 Cardigan Street, Carlton; Nurses wages were now £60 per annum. A Doctor gave lectures from the Home to the public on the understanding and prevention of diseases. The Society decided to commence a Midwifery Service and Nurse Fowler, who had previously worked for the Society, was re-employed as their first trained Midwife. She began home births in August 1893 giving them Ante Natal care, taking midwifery bundles and providing clothes for the babe and mother as needed. Following birth, she gave Post-natal care to the mother and babe twice a day for three days and then daily for a week, and longer if required. She resigned after twelve months and Nurse Wilkie was appointed to the position. As well as walking, the nurses used Public transport in the limited areas it ran, though a taxi was used by the Nurses and Midwife in emergencies and at night. Late in 1891 the Society moved to larger rented premises at 49 Drummond Street and in 1902 moved to 188 Leicester Street, Carlton Sepia Photograph of two Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), Trained nurses; on the left is Nurse Kennedy (sitting) and to the right Nurse Lucy Smith (standing). They are wearing the MDNS uniform of a long grey frock. Over this they are wearing a grey long sleeve jacket with self buttons down the centre. The jacket forms a V at the waist. Nurse Kennedy has a round visage with her central parted dark hair drawn back. She is wearing ear rings and holds the top of a closed umbrella in her left hand, the feral rests on the ground. She has a straw hat in her right hand. Nurse Smith has a long visage; is wearing ear rings and her central parted dark hair is drawn back. Her right arm is extended holding the back of the chair on which Nurse Kennedy sits. melbourne district nursing society, mdns, mdns uniforms, mdns first 'head nurse', rdns, royal district nursing service, trained nurse kennedy, trained nurse lucy smith

Gippsland Heritage Journal is a journal, produced about every nine - twelve months, for those interested in regional, local and family history in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. It is compiled by Meredith Fletcher, Debbie Squires and Linda Barraclough and includes a diverse range of articles, both academic and non-academic. Since No.24 it has been a partially refereed journal. This copy was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College. This item is a useful reference tool on the history of Gippsland.A 64 pp magazine, titled Gippsland Heritage Journal No 12 (June 1992). It cost $7.00. The front cover is pink with a b/w photograph of "a friend in costume" by Lucy Way. The magazine contains photographs, articles on the history of Gippsland.

1925 Queen Carnival organised by Shire of Blackburn and Nunawading to raise money for improvements to the Vermont Recreation Reserve. Presided over by Shire President, Councillor Armstrong.|Queens were: Marjory Grant- Queen of Tennis| Ina Rooks - Queen of Football| Dorothy Armstrong - Queen of ProgressPhoto of 1925 Queen Carnival - Dorothy Armstrong, Queen of Progress, Stewart Corr (Page Boy), Lily Steven and Lucy Brockell (Train Bearers). 84 Pounds raised for Vermont Recreation Reserve. Girls given Gold Bangles.armstrong, dorothy jean, corr, stewart, steven, lily, brockell, lucy, grant, marjory, rooks, ina, shire of blackburn and mitcham, queen carnival, 1925, vermont reserve

Lucy Shaw was Headmistress of Clarendon P L C 1927-34Hardback book with a coloured slip cover; xi, 113 p. : ports. ; 25 cm.lucy shaw, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, principal

A 60th birthday at Heidelberg Golf Club: Roma Read and Lucy Rasing.Colour photograph and caption.hgc women's golf, ladies' golf, celebrations

The brooch belonged to the donor's grandmother Lucy Stafford, who was born in 1878Gilt metal brooch, has two flowers, a bud and two leaves. The flowers are pale pink with a mauve glass centre. The leaves are green and the bud is pink. A pin with safety catch is on the back of the gilt bar.costume accessories, jewellery

The badge belonged to Lucy Stafford born 1878, the grandmother of the donor, Dorothy Wiliams.Small oval badge. Blue enamel on gilt metal base with pin on the underneath. Weekly Times .WEEKLY TIMES WOMEN'S BUREAUnumismatics, badges

Collection of Dorothy Williams. Brooch belonged to her Grandmother Lucy Stafford - born 1878Oblong silver ( hall marked ) brooch. Decorated with 'Ivy' leaves, 'violin' and engravings (P+1) & Lion , plus 20 other symbols. Missing pin from rear of brooch.P+1 & lion ( picture) plus 2 other symbolscostume accessories, jewellery

Gladys Lucy Holdsworth is the young girl in the photograph. She was born on 26th November 1883.A sepia studio photograph of a young girl seated in a wicker chair in front of a scenic backdrop.

Portrait of Lucy Watkins wife of Francis Watkins founder of Waites and Robsons Monumental Works.stawell

Heidelberg Golf Club: Ladies' Christmas celebrations 1992: 'Addams family'. Lucy as Cousin It.3 Colour photographs and captionladies' golf, hgc women's golf, ladies' christmas dinner

The Langley family (see inscription ).Photo show a group of four men, three women and a boy. Some are seated and some are standing. All are wearing hats. They are in a bushy area with many trees behind them. A gate can be seen in the background."The Langley family, Arthur L. Charles (Sen) b.1853 Dad,Alice Maria (Freeman) b.1855 (Mum), Walter, Lucy & friends. Halls Gap late 1890's. Lucy m 1907 C/E to Thomas Waldron, Bellfield, Halls Gap by John William Davison (Vicar of Stawell)." written on back in blue pen.people, langley

Joseph Tainton was born in Gloucestershire about 1850. He emigrated to Australia at the age of 2 years in 1853 aboard the 'British Queen' with his father James Tainton (aged 39) , mother Ann (Drew, aged 34), and brother William 4 years. Joseph married Mary Jane Course in 1877Photograph of Joseph and Mary Jane Tainton's family on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. c1920 Top:- Herbert, William, Ida (James), Harold, Lucy (Lowen), Percival. Bottom:- James, Emily (Finger), Joseph, Mary Jane, Joseph Charles, Maude (Finger)tainton, joseph, mary jane (nee course)

Photograph of Lucy and Arthur Frye at Greensborough. Shows elderly couple seated with rural scene in background.Digital copy of black and white photograph.arthur frye, lucy frye

From collection of Dorothy Williams. Brooch belonged to her Grandmother, Lucy Stafford - born 1878Elongated oval shape. Silvery base with black stone in centre surrounded by 16 diamonds (artificial) with a diamond (artificial) at each end of brooch. Pin at rear of brooch missing. Filigree silvery base to brooch.costume accessories, jewellery

Miss Lucy Shaw, principal Clarendon PLC 1927-1934 hand painted this sweet dish in 1923. Small round sweet dish with decorative hand painting around borderOn base: L.S. / 1923

''Memories of the late Mrs Lucy Hill'' A series apparently published over the pseudonym of ''Joch'' in the Bendigo Advertiser (ca. 1973) with a variety of article Headings e.g. Bendigo Mining Fields; The Quartz King - and Quartz Crystal; The last cab home; Court Highlight. These are obviously drafts prior to publication. Mention in attached page (News Letter) that Mr and Mrs Hill published in the Bendigo Advertiser in a column titled ''In the Spotlight''. Attached page also is a short 'biography' of Mrs Hill (nee Lucy Robotham), wife of Mr W T Hill titled ''Success of Bendigo Poetess'' (may be extract from Bendigo Advertiser??)person, individual, lucy hill, journalist, advertiser, aunt evelyn, the centenary song, gravel hill state school, in the spot light, an unexpected achievement, bendigo.

The subjects of this photograph are thought to be, L-R: Vera Brown, Kate Rankin, Mary Hitchins (née Rankin), Lucy Rankin.Black and white copy of original photograph showing four older ladies wearing coats, three with hats and one wearing a head scarf, standing on a road with the two on the left arm in arm.mary jane hitchins (née mary jane rankin), vera brown, kate rankin, lucy rankin

Typed notes describing the burning of the Beehive in 1871 'memories of Miss Lucy Hill' The Beehive contained a store and the Beehive Chambers where about 40 or 50 offices of the legal managers of the mining companies, and stock and sharebrokers had their offices. It also caused chaos with investments. Two copiesdocument, lucy hill collection, the burning of the beehive, beehive chambers, messrs buick & co, messrs moore bros, coliban scheme

Ladies at lunch [Heidelberg Golf Club]: Peg Healy, Phyl Wilkes, Lucy Rasing, Ruby Pavey, Roma Read, Kath Buckman.Colour photograph and caption.hgc women's golf, ladies' golf

Black and white photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Girls Netball B Team, dated Nov. 2nd 1970. Photograph taken under a tree. The girls names are: Lucy-Ann Hill, Jenny Pocock, Pam Smith, Jenny Doyle, Cheryl Greer, Susan Wade, Julie Singleton,education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph netball b team, lucy-ann hill, jenny pocock, pam smith, jenny doyle, cheryl greer, susan wade, julie singleton

The Lowen family were one of the first to settle in East Burwood. They were orchardists.Black and white photograph of the Lowen family of East Burwood taken outside near their orchard in about 1931. Both parents are seated on cane chairs. Standing: (left to right) Cedric Jnr.,Thelma, Florence. Seated: Cedric Lowen, Merle, Joy and Lucy Lowen (nee Tainton) In front: Shirleyorchardists, lowen, shirley, lowen family, cedric, thelma, florence, merle, lowen lucy (nee tainton), joy

The Grave of Katherine Rose Wingrove (died 09/02/1896) and Lucy Eleanor Wingrove (died 19/02/1938), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, wingrove family

Parks of Bendigo (handwritten story re the various - Untitled). This is a 17 page handwritten summary of the various park areas of Bendigo with reminiscences and history . By unknown author (Lucy Hill??), no date. Missing two pages, #1 and #13. Mentions: Rosalind Park, Botanical Gardens, and a number of open spaces and municipal reserves.bendigo, parks and gardens, rosalind park, rosalind park, botanical gardens

The Sartori family settled at Yandoit. A black and white photograph of nine members of the Sartori family. They are Standing left to right: Tom Mills Senior, John Mills, Mary (Pollu) Sartori, Jim Sartori, Charles Sartori, Nicol (Nick) Sartori. Sitting left to right: Charles Sartori, Lucy Sartori (married Fred Schroeder), Annie Theresa.sartori, swiss/italian, tom mills, john mills, mary sartori, jim sartori, charles sartori, lucy sartori