Illustrated book with white cover. Full title and author's name printed in navy and black ink on front cover, abbreviated title and author's name printed in black ink on spine. Also on front cover is a collage of four black and white photos of nurses, five assorted nursing related badges all resting on a red nurses cape. On the back cover is a summary of the book.non-fictionComprehensive history of nursing in South Australia over 150 years, exploring the changes in nursing practice, education and the work of nursing associations.nursing-south australia-history, nurses-south australi-history

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a red cover, with title, author's surname and publisher's name embossed in gold on spine. Dust jacket has a light blue background, title and publishers name printed in black ink on front and spine. Author's name printed in red ink on front and spine of dustjacket.non-fictionA history of nursing from the earliest times up to 1949, from an international standpoint. It also traces the development of various special branches of nursing, e.g. psychiatric and public health nursing.nursing-history, alfred hospital nurses league

Australian badges mounted on card. 1 Rising Sun Hat Badges, 6 x Collar badges including a silver nurses type, 6 x Australia shoulder titles.

Illustrated book. On front cover is a black and white photograph of the 1905 building c.1914, it shows the east side of the building with nurses on the balconies. Title in gold and white print on a blue rectangular background superimposed on this photo, as are the authors names in white print. On the spine in white print on a brown background are the abbreviated title, author's surname and publisher's name. On the back cover is a coloured photo of a group of nurses outside hospital entrance c.2004 on brown background.non-fictionThis a comprehensive history of nursing at Melbourne's St Vincent's Hospital. It documents the transformation of nursing practice and education since the hospital's opening in 1893.st vincent's hospital melbourne, nurses, nursing, hospitals-victoria-history

Illustrated book. Front cover, within a light grey border, has part of title and authors names printed in white on a green background, also on this background are illustrations of nurses' caps in graduating colour shades of green to white. Between the title and authors names is a light pink square offset on a larger dark pink rectangle. On this square the rest of the title is printed in black ink. Abbreviated title, authors and publishers name are printed in black ink on a grey background. On the back cover are printed a synopsis of the book, authors details and publishers name on a grey rectangular background, with a green border.non-fictionThis book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. It traces the difficult steps that the nursing profession has made towards forging its identity within medicine, improving wages and conditions and the transferring of nurse education into the tertiary sector. The book culminates with the nurses' strike of 1986.nurses - victoria-history, nursing-victoria-history, royal victorian college of nursing, royal australian nursing federation-victorian branch-history

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a white cover with title, author's and publisher's names printed in black ink on spine. Dustjacket is white, with title and author's name in black print on front and spine. Also on front cover is a coloured photo of a district nurse holding a child.non-fictionA history of the Royal District Nursing Service, from the foundation of the Melbourne District Nursing Society in 1855 up to 1974.melbourne district nursing society, royal district nursing service, nursing-victoria-history

Illustrated book with red cover. On the front is a black and white photo of two nurses standing beside a patient in an oxygen tent (Royal Melbourne Hospital [ca.1950s]). Title and authors names printed on front cover and spine. Also on front cover is the logo of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses. On the back cover is information about the authors.non-fictionThe book consists of five parts: the four pillars of critical care, the development of critical nursing and medicine in Australia, critical care nursing-its genesis and evolution, critical care nursing-education and special interest groups.intensive care nursing, australian college of critical care nurses-history

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a cerulean blue cover, with the emblem of the Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse training school embossed in gilt on the front. Abbreviated title and authors names are embossed in gilt on the spine. The dust jacket has a pale blue background, with title and authors names printed in dark blue ink on the front and spine. Also on the front cover is a coloured illustration of a nurse in uniform, wearing a cap and cape (portrait of Jane Bell O.B.E by Vernon Jones, 1948). On the back cover is a black and white photograph of doorway (What is now Jane Bell House, Lonsdale St Melbourne, formerly, the Melbourne Hospital, established 1846) non-fictionThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as the Lady Superintendent at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It provides insights into her leadership from 1910 to 1934 and highlights her legacy in the nursing profession, including a good account of her service as a Principal Matron in the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War 1.jane bell, nurse administrators-victoria-biography, royal melbourne hospital, nursing-education

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a cerulean blue cover, with the emblem of the Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse training school embossed in gilt on the front. Abbreviated title and authors names are embossed in gilt on the spine. The dust jacket has a pale blue background, with title and authors names printed in dark blue ink on the front and spine. Also on the front cover is a coloured illustration of a nurse in uniform, wearing a cap and cape (portrait of Jane Bell O.B.E by Vernon Jones, 1948). On the back cover is a black and white photograph of doorway (What is now Jane Bell House, Lonsdale St Melbourne, formerly, the Melbourne Hospital, established 1846) non-fictionThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as the Lady Superintendent at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It provides insights into her leadership from 1910 to 1934 and highlights her legacy in the nursing profession, including a good account of her service as a Principal Matron in the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War 1.jane bell, nurse administrators-victoria-biography, royal melbourne hospital, nursing-education

Book has a black and white photograph of a woman in a dark coloured dress (Elizabeth Kenny [ca.1942]) Title and author's name are printed on a background of assorted sepia photos of nurses and patients. Abbreviated title and the authors name are also printed in light brown on a black background on the spine. A summary of the book is printed on the back covernon-fictionThe book examines how Elizabeth Kenny's, which often went against medical wisdom, significantly impacted the treatment of polio and influenced the development of physical therapy and rehabilitation. Previously the standard treatment for polio had been immobilization.elizabeth kenny 1886-1952, nursing-philosophy, nursing-research-philosophy, poliomylitis

Illustrated book with white front cover that has four coloured illustrations of women in various activities. Title and authors' names are printed in red ink, along with a book description in black ink on the front cover along with publisher's logo and four red lines. Abbreviated title, underlined, in white ink, and authors names in black ink are printed on an orange background on the spine along with the publisher's logo. The back cover has a summary of the book printed in orange, along with another three illustrations of women, publisher's logo and 'Victoria 150 ' logo on a yellow backgroundnon-fictionThis book explores the experiences of women in Victoria over 150 years, highlighting their diverse roles in public and private life. It features more than fifty women, from convicts to nuns, actresses to soldiers, settlers to writers, and housewives to political activists, showcasing their social and personal diversity. The book emphasizes the home's importance, alongside the marketplace, and examines the significance of both reproduction and production. It provides a new perspective on Australian history, focusing on women's place, relationships between public and private life, paid and unpaid work, and the intersection of politics and gender. women-victoria-history-19th century, women-victoria-history=20th century, women-victoria-social conditions

Illustrated book, with brown and green cover. On the front cover is one large and three small photographs Of women (the large photograph is of Vivian Bullwinkel, top right - Joyce Tweedle, centre -Myrtle Rose White, bottom right - Jeannie Gunn) below these photos title (black, green and white ink) and author's name (white ink) are printed. Three of these photos are also on the spine (Vivian Bullwinkel, Joyce Tweedle & Jessie Gunn) above the phots the book title is printed in black and brown ink, and below the author's name, publisher's name and logo are printed in white ink. On the back cover is a summary of the book and a photograph of a woman (Myrtle Rose white non-fictionProviding inspiration for contemporary women, this book profiles 21 individuals who faced different tests - harshness of the Australian outback, but when encountering adversity, even death, each proved her mettle, showing what it takes to be a truly heroic Australian. The 21 wome are :- Georgiana Molloy, Frances ('Fanny') Bussell, Elizabeth ('Bessie') Bussell, Charlotte Cookworthy Bussell, Emma Mary Withnell, Atlanta Hope Bradshaw, Jeannie Gunn OBE, Evelyn Maunsell, Catherine Langloh Parker, Myrtle Rose White, Olive May Kelso King, Dr Agnes Elizabeth Lloyd Bennett, Dr Lilian Violet Cooper, Sister Alice Elizabeth Kitchen, Joice NanKivell Loch, Sister Sylvia Muir, Sister Vivian Bullwinkel, Sister Joyce Tweddell, Sister Betty Jeffrey, Mavis Parkinson, and Sister Frances May Hayman.women-biography, women-australian-biography

Gladys Elva Mole No VFX17199 enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service on 9.5.1940 age 26 years 5 months. Embarked for the Middle East on 13.9.1940 as part of 4th AGH. During the Middle East time Gladys served with 2/4th AGH in the Siege of Tobruk. Embarked for Ceylon 12.3.1942, 2/4th continued duties there until finally disembarking in Australia 3 MD 4.8.1942, detached for duty QLD 26.9.1943. Embarked for Morotai 21.5.1945, embark for Singapore from Labuan 7.9.1945, embark from Singapore 2.11.1945, disembark 3 MD 20.11.1945. Appointment terminated 27.2.1946 at 106 AGH Bonegilla. Gladys was classed S/Nurse on enlistment, Sister GP1 on 1.12.1941, Lieutenant 23.3.1943 and Captain 16.8.1943. She served in 6 different hospitals. Active Service outside Aust 875 days, Active service in Australia 1091 days, total 1960 days out of a total service of 2043 Days. .2) &.3) Ribbons make a full set as in .1) & .4) Refer 1899, 1900.2..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re G.E.Mole. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Africa Star. 3. The Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .2) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E Mole 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. .3) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E.Mole. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45 3. Australian Service Medal. .4) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) miniatures re G.E.Mole. The set is as per .1). .1) "VFX17199"medals, ribbons, military

Frances Madge Killicoat enlisted on 5.11.15 in the Australian Army Nursing Service age 26 years, embarked for Eygpt 12.11.1915. Joins the B.E.F in Alexandria 26.3.1916, disembarks Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Hay Fever 16.6.1917 later changed to Nasal Catarrh and then with Debility, rejoin unit 4.7.1917. From there she served in No 1 ACCS, 15 CCS and 10th SH. She was discharged from the AIF on her marriage to Capt S.O.Coen AAMC on 18.11.18. She had 5 brothers in the AIF, one DOW's and one awarded a DCM. 1ACCS (1st Aust Casualty Clearing Station), 15 CCS (15th Casualty Clearing Station), 10th SH (10th Stationary Hospital)Medals, court Mounted, set of (3) Re Nurse- sister F. Killicoat. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-18 3. Victory Medal 1914-191. "Nurse/Sister F.M Killicoat, ANS A.F 2. "S - Nurse F.M Killicoat A.I.F" 3. "Sister F.M Killicoat A.I.F"numismatics- medals- history, metalcraft

spouted ceramic feeding cup to assist patient nutritionused by nurses in caring for patients white china spouted feeding cup, Fowler LTD Australia stamp on baseFOWLER LTD/AUSTRALIA

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.(A) is a photocopy of pages 5 to 6 of The Hospital Magazine of June 1952 describing ‘Nurses’ Week” at the Northern District School of nursing and describes activities in a week designed to showcase the Nursing Profession to the public and attract new recruits. (B) is Photocopy of pages 13 to 20 of The Hospital Magazine of June, 1952. Entitled “The Student Nurse” Short Post Graduate Course - 1952 at College of Nursing, Australia. These are notes of lecture given by Miss Gwenyth Williams, Nursing Executive Officer, Hospitals and Charities Commission, Melbourne. Lecture covers profession of nursing, selection and training.nurse education, trainee selection