Used for surgery in a mental health hospital in Victoria circa 1920. Positions the tongue of an unconscious patient forward; possibly used during tonsillectomies. May also have been used for patients with epilepsy. http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/259059/carmalt-s-tongue-holding-forceps-medicon-metal-circa-1920Stainless steel forcep with punch arm and base with matching hole"STAINLESS STEEL", "F.G & D" "C.TURTIN & SONS. SHEFIELD"oral & tonsil instrument, mental health, epilepsy

1 lined Case:1 handle; 1 May ophthalmoscope; 4 Dental mirrors; 1 tongue depressor; 3 different sized headsCase marked: "Klinostik / Super Diagnostic / BRITISH MADE" Handle; "KLINOSTIK REGSD"klinistik, opthalmic instrument, diagnostic set

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=Ofx5CSLi4-cC&pg=PA30&lpg=PA30&dq=phenol+bpc&source=bl&ots=VAMJg8e2Ol&sig=P8QTEMXYn9nS3Xqj9lUbGLwXL_s&hl=en&sa=X&ei=P0asULm-EaedmQXGjIC4Cg&ved=0CFAQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=phenol%20bpc&f=false1 Clear glass bottle with lid; 1 label"POISON S2" "GLYCERINE OF PHENOL B.P.C" "THIS PREPARATION CONTAINS 16 % w/w OF PHENOL" "ARK BRAND" "ALFRED LAWRENCE & CO. PTY LTD." "AUSTRALIA"phenyl of glycerine, medicine

Plastic probe with 1 carved bulb end and 1 shaped end. Attachment knob mid way.Attachment knob: "70". "ORTHO".probe, pharmacy

Commonly used during epidemics of Diptheria.1 metal case containing: 12 tracheostomy tubes various sizes.Case: "Curved Adapters" "Casualty". "MADE IN ENGLAND", "STAINLESS" "PART REF. 370699"tracheostomy tubes, paediatric, surgical instrument

Metal handle with rubber mallet insert.reflex hammer, neurological examination

Invented by Dr. Nelson in the mid 1860's, for the treatment of chest infections and inhalation issues.Ceramic inhaler with spout."Dr. NELSON'S / IMPROVED / INHALER"inhaler, inhalation, dr nelson, chest infection

Ceramic inhaler with spout"DR.NELSON'S/ IMPROVED /INHALER"

Brierly Hospital Warrnambool - This badge which is now the symbol of the hospital and it's graudate nurses was designed by: Wendy Greene, John Parkinson, Pat Gysen.1 glass frame; 1 badge with label"This badge which is now / the symbol of the hospital and / it's graduate nurses was / designed by: " / "Wendy Greene, "John Parkinson, "Pat Gysen."nurse badges, nurse graduate badge

Metal adjustable, retractor anaesthetic instrument with sliding ring 8" (20cm)"202" "STAINLESS STEEL"gag, mouth gag

Metal retractor with set screw 8" (20cm)"STAINLESS STEEL" "RAMSAY" ""MEDICON / GERMANY" "12"gag, mouth gag, surgical instrument, oral and tonsil instrument

1 chrome battery holder; 1 tongue depressor; 1 dental mirror; 1 ophthamoscope head; 5 black pieces; 1 base piece; 1 curved light piece; 2 globes"RIMLOCK / TRADE MARK / ENGLAND" "MADE IN ENGLAND" Ophthalmoscope: "DEVAHL / ULTRA 4", "MADE IN ENGLAND" case: "Ward 1 / Brierly Hospital" "KEELER / MADE IN ENGLAND"

1 Case with zipper: 1 Battery holder; 2 globes; 4 plastic ends; 1 May ophthalmoscope head: 1 metal viewer attachment.Case: "HEINE", "GERMANY" Instrument: "ANAX", "GERMANY" Head: "HEINE", "Miroflex", "Anax" "C-00. 13. 102"

Stainless steel scissor-like insturment with serrated ends"TURTON & SONS SHEFFIELD" "S" "MADE FOR E & AD. PTY LTD SYDNEY"gynecological instrument, uterine forceps, hemostat forceps, dr rhema price

Stainless steel scissor like instrument with self adjusting lock. Teethed end."SKIDMORE & CO" "STAINLESS STEEL" "MADE IN ENGLAND"hemostat forceps, arterial forceps

1 hard case;Chrome metal with black grip battery holder; 1 may head ophthalmascope; 3 chrome pieces; 1 viewer; 1 globe.Case: "Gowllands / MADE IN ENGLAND" Handle: "Gowllands / MADE IN ENGLAND" Viewer: "KLINOSTIK / BRITISH MADE" May: "MAY IMPROVED OPHTHALMOSCOPE" "Gowllands / MADE IN ENGLAND"

1 chrome metal barrel with adjustable parts; black grip and trigger; 1 Instruction manual."ASHTON AUTOMATIC INJECTOR / MANUFACTURER" "ASHTON & CO. LTD." "ADELAIDE, S.A." "PAT. APPN. 37054 / 58" "APP. RD. 39141"

Metal and enamel brooch, with pin fastener.On reverse: "R.G.N", "17724", "BRIM / MELB" Face: "VICTORIA", "GENERAL NURSE", "REGISTERED"nurse badges, registered nursing

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Reverse: "R.N.A", "17037" Face: "RNA" "IN HELPING WE SERVE IN SERVING WE HELP" "REGISTERED NURSING AIDE"nurse badges, registered nursing aide

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face: "WARRNAMBOOL" "CORANGAMITE ENROLLED NURSE SCHOOL". nurse badges, corangamite enrolled nurse school

Metal and enamel brooch with stud fastener.Face: "AMBULANCE SERVICE / VICTORIA" Reverse: "WOMBAT PROMOTIONS", "(03) 3326 0333"nurse badges, ambulance service victoria

Cloth badge with overlocked edge. Red cross in centre."WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT BASE HOSPITAL"nurse badges, warrnambool base hospital

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener. Red cross in centre.Face: "BRITISH RED CROSS SOC. ASSOCIATE". Reverse: "J.R GAUNT / LONDON"nurse badges, british red cross society

Metal brooch with pin fastener.Face: "PSYCHIATRIC NURSING"nurse badges, psychiatric nursing, mental health service

Metal and enamel brooch on key ring.Face: "WARRNAMBOOL & DISTRICT BASE HOSPITAL" Reverse: "PLEASE / RETURN TO / WARRNAMBOOL / & DISTRICT/ BASE HOSPITAL / RYOT STREET / WARRNAMBOOL / (055) 62 4000".nurse badges, keyring, warrnambool & district base hospital

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastening. Blue circle, white background, red cross, crownFace: "AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY" Reverse: "STOKES"nurse badges, australian red cross society

Hospital Emplyee Fedration of Australia (1959-1991) http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0569b.htmMetal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face: "HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES FEDERATION" Reverse: "SWAN & HUDSON" nurse badges, hospital employee federation, health service trade union

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face:"AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY / 20 YEARS SERVICE" Reverse:"3497" "k.G.LUKE"nurse badges, australian red cross society, twenty year's service

Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face:"AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY" Reverse:"K.G.LUKE / MELB."nurse badges, australian red cross society

Hospital Employee Federation (1959 - 1991) http://www.atua.org.au/biogs/ALE0569b.htmMetal and enamel brooch with pin fastener.Face:"HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES FEDERATION" Reverse:"BRIM / MELB"nurse badges, hospital employee federation, health service trade union