RDNS Sister, Betty. McDonald, is about to enter the home of a patient to administer nursing care.The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing, and to people of many cultures, throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelistis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.Black and white photograph of Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS), Sister B. McDonald, who is wearing her grey uniform coat, with RDNS insignia on the upper sleeve, and her peaked grey hat over her dark short hair. She is holding her rectangular nursing case in her left hand. Her right arm is through the long handles of a black bag which is hanging under it, and her hand is on the top of the gate; Number '39' is attached to the top of the gate post. A tall broken paling fence, with many gaps between the palings, can be seen running along the edge of the footpath to the left and right of the gate. The fence is leaning over in places. Bushes can be seen behind the fence and part of a white building is seen in the background.Photographers stamp. Quote No. GE 5rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns uniform, rdns patient care, sister betty mcdonald

This photograph is a record of Head Nurse, Sister Lee-Archer, and her staff of six Trained nurses, 'Nurses', of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) outside their new Nurse’s Home and Headquarters rented at 5 Royal Terrace, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy. The bicycles seen were the first mode of transport purchased by MDNS and allowed these Nurses to extend the nursing visits they made into more Melbourne suburbs.The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) moved into larger premises at No. 5 Royal Terrace, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy in May 1904. Head trained Nurse, Lee-Archer and her staff of six Trained nurses pose outside the new ‘Nurse’s Home’ at 5 Royal Terrace, Nicholson Street, Fitzroy. The Nurses worked in the districts of North and West Melbourne, the City Proper, Carlton, Richmond, South Melbourne, Fitzroy and Collingwood making 17,954 visits during the year. The Society had a set of bye-laws which outlined the work conditions for the Nurses. Section 111.1 states ‘Each nurse shall be ready to go to her district at 9 am. She will be expected to visit urgent cases on Sundays, and will be required to work eight hours on each week day, to wear the special uniform, and live in the Home of the Society’. In February 1885, only 50 years after Melbourne was founded, it was recognized that nursing care was needed for the sick poor in inner Melbourne. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), the first Society of its kind in Australia, was founded with one Trained nurse, known as 'Nurse' in those days, and a second employed six months later. They liaised with Doctors and worked in the now CBD, ie from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care. They provided high quality nursing care; educated their patients in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of cleanliness, fresh air and good nutrition, both by verbal instruction and demonstration, even supplying soup and milk when needed. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bag containing lotion, ointments, powders, liniment, bandages, dressings, a case of spirits, and the Nurse's own clean apron, soap and small towel for her use. They loaned equipment, such as earthenware hot water bottles, splints, urinals, bed pans, bed cradles, feeding mugs, and air-cushions as well as providing clean bed linen and nightdresses as necessary. Trained Midwives began home births in late 1893 taking midwifery bundles and providing clothes for the babe and mother as needed. This was arduous work, particularly in the heat of summer. As the work increased a third Nurse was employed but due to this arduous work many Nurses only remained with the Society for several months. Permission to use bicycles was given to the Nurses in 1898 and the Society decided to purchase their own in 1903. A business man offered ‘new free wheel’ bicycles at £13 each which included maintenance for one year. Bells and wooden frames were added, at a cost of £5 per frame, so the Nurses could carry extra equipment. Nurses’ bags were strapped to the handlebars. Soup was made for those in need 2-3 times a week and if patients could not arrange to have it collected the soup was delivered by the Nurses on their bicycles. The use of bicycles caused a change in uniform, with white pith helmets, and veils covering them and tied under their chin, now being used. 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 by a Doctor, 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. In 1913 a Nurse had her Board and residence, uniforms, bicycle and laundry expenses provided and was paid £50 a year for her first six months. At the end of a year her salary was increased by £5, and later she earns £60 a year. Over the years the nurses complained that their veils became wet in the rain and asked for a change of uniform but this did not occur until 1921. Bicycles continued to be used in inner areas until 1945. Black and white photograph of six Trained nurses and their Matron, who has her hair swept up, and is wearing a long white uniform with belt, and white cap; part of her veil is seen hanging down her back, outside their Nurses Home The trained. nurses are holding their two wheeled bicycles, and are wearing long grey frocks, white collars and belts and straw hats with a Maltese cross in the centre of headband, this is held in place with scarves over the hat and tied under their chins. Their nursing bags are strapped to the handlebars of the bicycles. A black sign with the white capital letters 'Melbourne District Nursing Society. ....nursing the sick poor in their own homes' is on the metal spiked fence. The building is made of brick and five long sash windows are seen in the upper section. A metal roofed veranda, held up with four posts and two brick columns, divides the upper and lower section. A door and three long windows are seen which are partly obscured by several bushes behind the fence.melbourne district nursing society, 5 royal terrace, nicholson st carlton, nurses home, bicycles, mdns transport, royal district nursing service, rdns, mdns trained nurses, sister florence lee-archer

In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. A special edition bear to commemorate 100 years from the end of World War One. The bear is wearing a World War One soldiers' uniform including a slouch hat with feather. The date 2018 and Legacy is printed on his boots. In 2020 another Lighthorse bear was released, retailing at $20, with slight differences to this one. The Light Horse Brigades were mounted infantry made up of mostly young men from the country. They were experts at rough-riding from their lives in the bush and could navigate terrain easily for long periods with little food or water. An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in World War One Soldier uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $15.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear

Photos of what appears to be a picnic in the bush with Holmbush children and legatees, possibly in the 1940s. The matron is the lady in the hat fanning the fire and is believed to be Dorothy Farmer, names of the children and legatees are not known. There is a tray of cooked sausages and a large pot that had been on the campfire. The last photo shows a tripod of branches that had been erected to hold the pot over the campfire. Also some of the cars that took them on the outing. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees from the Legacy residences on an outing with legatees.Black and white photo x 4 of Matron, children and Legatees on a bush picnic pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron, picnic, junior legatee outing

Photo of what appears to be a picnic in the bush with Holmbush children and legatees, possibly in the 1940s. In the second photo the matron is the seated lady in the hat sitting between two girls and is believed to be Dorothy Farmer, names of the children and legatees are not known. Also some of the cars that took them on the outing. Similar photos of another picnic are at 02347. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees from the Legacy residences on an outing with legatees.Black and white photo x 4 of children and Legatees on a bush picnic pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron, picnic, junior legatee outing

Photos of what appears to be a picnic in the bush with Holmbush children and legatees, possibly in the 1940s. The matron is the lady in the hat and is believed to be Dorothy Farmer, names of the children and legatees are not known. One photo shows a tripod of branches that had been erected to hold a pot over the campfire. Also some of the cars that took them on the outing. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees from the Legacy residences on an outing with legatees.Black and white photo x 2 of Matron, children and Legatees on a bush picnic pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron, picnic, junior legatee outing

During summer, after the last load of rock for the week had been delivered to the landing, the trolley would be used as transport for a picnic in the bush nearby.Black and white photograph of two men and three young women in summer dresses and hats sitting on a trolley on the Mississippi Creek tramline. One man in tidy suit, the other appears to be in working clothes. Dense bush in background, tea cup on cross beam of trolley. East Gippsland Victoriatramline, people

This photo is from the collection of Mrs Jessie Black (nee Walker) born Linton 11 July 1909. She said it was taken at Dawson's Dam near Linton, and was a picnic but we don't know of which group of people. The only person in it known to the family is the man in the hat, at front right, who was Daniel Hogan, Jessie's uncle, born 1886 in Linton. Given by Jill Wheeler, great niece of Daniel Hogan, October 2008.Large framed black and white photograph of a group of people sitting or lying down, with picnic baskets in bush setting."This photo is from the collection of Mrs Jessie Black (nee Walker) born Linton 11 July 1909. She said it was taken at Dawson's Dam near Linton, and was a picnic but we don't know of which group of people. The only person in it known to the family is the man in the hat, at front right, who was Daniel Hogan, Jessie's uncle, born 1886 in Linton. Given by Jill Wheeler, great niece of Daniel Hogan, October 2008."dawson's dam, picnics, jessie walker, daniel hogan, jill wheeler, jessie black

The Forests Commission took safety very seriously, long before it became standard practice in the bush. The Chairman of the Commission, Alan Threader, personally chaired the safety committee Sandy Dobbin was appointed as the first "safety officer" in the early 1970s There were many innovations including safety boots and safety hardhats. Safety hardhats. One new hat with "two trees" FCV logo. One with hat with older style FCV sticker belonging to District Forester Col Almond (decorated with logos from the amalgamated CFL agencies).forests commission victoria (fcv), protective clothing

Photo is understood to have been taken at Linton Reservoir Reserve on a school trip into the bush looking at/for native plants. Inscription indicates the postcard was given in 1913 to Stanley Bennett for good attendance at band practice. Mr H.B. Williamson was head teacher at Linton State School from 1911-1913, and also bandmaster of Linton Flute Band.Sepia postcard photo of a large group of children seated on the ground, in bush setting, accompanied by a few adults. A gentleman wearing a suit and hat (thought to be H. B. Williamson, Linton State School head teacher) is standing at one side of the group.On back of postcard, original inscription? in pencil: "Stanley Bennett for good atendance at Band Practice 1913 / 206 marks". Additional comments in ink on back of postcard: "Mr Bennett's son". "Mr Williamson was band master Linton Flute band". "Linton State School Mr Williamson Headmaster taken in reservoir reserve on trip to bush for native plants". h.b. williamson, linton reservoir, linton state school no. 880, pupils

Boxed Eau de Cologne Bottle - Potter & Moore's 'Blue Ribbon' brand, with screw and shaped 'gold' cap. Folded paper insert in box - 4 page catalog of Potter & Moore gifts (Mitcham Lavender and 'Christmas Gift Specials'). Australian Distributors - W J Bush & Co. Ltd. Pencil inscription on catalog 6/6 Patterned silver covering to box.. Item has a pin (hat?) pin and hair pin included (no relevance to P & M).personal effects, containers, perfume

Sepia photograph mounted on fawn board. Group photo - 3 rows of men and woman in front of building with canvas roof. Branches from eucalypts leaning against structure. Men are dressed in suits and hats, women in long dresses and hats. Handwritten on back ' cannot identify'Davis & Co., Photographers ( portraits and landscape )person, group, casual

Historical lift out. Newspaper. Titled RECOLLECTIONS Pictorial Lift out 1990.1 looking down Mitchell St. from Railway Bridge. 2 Original railway station viewed from Mitchell St. bridge. 3 The great extended Hustlers mine. 4 1873 photo recently extended town hall with corn exchange at front left. 5 looking north westerly from city rec reserve at royal hustlers. 6 children play on mullock heap in front of a view of westerly quarter of Sandhurst. 7 Bank of Victoria, Mitchell St. left is Bendigo's original post office. 8 Looking down from what is now Rosalind Park. Shamrock Hotel can be seen on corner of Williamson St. and Pall Mall. This photo predates the construction of post office and law courts. 9 girl eating fairy floss. 10 4 kids on 1 horse in procession. 11 monkey and pedal car, a novelty attraction 1940's. 12 pony rides. 13 flying horses (ride). 14 processions past city hall. 15 Original ANZ bank corner Williamson St. & Pall Mall. 16 Chinese Dragons Bendigo Easter Fair 1940's. 17 City Hall viewed from Bull St. 18 City Hall original ceiling. 19 new town hall 1861. Mike Butcher, local historian. 21 Interior plan of city hall (ground floor) 22 circa 1920's 23 Tattered fragment original architect's drawing. 24 original assembly room. 25 Camp Hill PS Shamrock hotel without top story 27 shop with signage advertising Bushells, Bex and Swallow's Biscuits. 28 View from where fountain is now. 29 Hargreaves St. Looking south, now Hargreaves mall. Horse drawn water tank watering down road. 30 Central Deborah Gold mine poppet head. 31 Borough town hall, tram ways. 32 Original ANZ Bank corner Williamson St. and Pall Mall, demolished in mid 1960's. 33 Bush's store corner Williamson and Myer streets.34 Men on boat, don't know what or where. 35 Shearers. 36 men on a three wheeled bike. 37 4 Gold miners with shovels. 38 6pm closing, no trade Sundays, no women in main bar. 39 Peaceful scene Castlemaine 1940's Photographer Alan Doney. 40 Qantas Jet the City of Bendigo Tullamarine Airport. BCV-8 camera man & Advertiser photographer. 41 Ladies. 42 Tennis -> men and women (women in hats). 43 Sandhurst footy team. 44 Early school photos.bendigo, history, photographic history

Smethurst Collection. Refer Cat 9897P for his service details.1. Group portrait of six Aust. soldiers. Three have no shirt on, man at rear left has Sgts stripes and one medal ribbon. 2. Black and white picture of two Aust. soldiers, holding clothes, in front of a large tent. 3. Black and white picture of three Aust. soldiers, two wearing hats. Left side man is shirtless. They are in front of an A frame tent. 4. Black and white picture of two Aust. soldiers. Both shirtless, both in long trousers. 5. Black and white picture of an Aust. soldier wearing shorts, sleeves rolled up holding hat in front of him. Bush in background. 6. Black and white portrait of a soldier with peaked cap and a young lady. Big power pole behind them. Lady is holding her hat.1. On rear of photo are Jim Pocknee, George Maxwell, Smokey Reade, Jack Garling, Bluey Thomas, Bob Kelly. New Guinea 1944. 3. Frank, Jack, Bill, Seymour 1939. 6. Marked on rear 6/- Paddy Mac, 3/- Joe Boys, 2/- Himself, 2/1 Arthur Merrigan. Wilbung. Tatt. It has a chemists stamp, Ivor W Ba.... 188A Hopkins St, Footscray.photographs, army, ww2, smethurst collection