The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.NDSN Two coloured photos of first year nurses standing in the grounds of Lister House and modelling at the launch of their new uniforms. In the navy blazer is Patricia McCarrow of Mildura and in the brown blazer is Sharon Meng. Both students were in school 107.ndsn, nursing, school 107, lister house bendigo

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.NDSN Two coloured photos of first year nurses sitting in the grounds of Lister House and modelling at the launch of their new uniforms. In the navy blazer is Patricia McCarrow of Mildura and in the brown blazer is Sharon Meng. Both students were in school 107.ndsn, nursing, lister house bendigo, school 107

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.Black and white photo of a group of nurses from school 43. Taken at Lister House. 14 in uniform - one person not in uniform On a separate sheet the following information in biro- At Lister House Group of 43 L -R Front 1. Betty Evans 2. Kaye Lewis 3. Marjorie Billings Middle Row 4. Judy Taylor 5. Glenys Morrison 6. 7. 8. 9. Joy Wilson Back Row 10. Louise Murphy 11. Gwen Hinneberg 12.Jan Goss 13. 14. and 15. unable to recognize due to shadows group of nurses from school 43. taken at lister house in 1959

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Description by Pam Grant about her experience as a School 38. Title of document is "Funny Antidotes whilst training." Things I remember at Lister House." Pam began training on 17th April 1958 after completing her Leaving Certificate. The hostel was at 99 Wattle Street and the Matron was Sr Margo Scott. Includes description of their bedroom and her experience on her first night. There is a list of things that pam remembered about life at Lister House. Her training hospital was Echuca. memoir, nursing, at lister house.

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.School 74 Three nurses donned in historical uniforms for open day at Lister House. L-R: Lynne Smith from Mildura in 1860s uniform, Carmel Walshe from Bendigo in a uniform from the Dental hospital Melbourne in the 1970s, Lyn Sutherland from Mildura in present 1970s uniform.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 74

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Three items submitted by Charles Hemley. Included is a letter submitted in personal handwriting by Charles Hemley who was the gardener at NDSN from 1976 to 1989 for the last 13 years. He describes his duties as the gardener and his training consisted of four years of night school at Bendigo TAFE. Included are a photograph of nurses and a gardener sitting on the lawn. Include a newspaper article about Lister House from the Bendigo Advertiser. The photograph has a car parked out the front and the title is Bendigo - The Way we were. There is a brief history of Lister House.memoir, nursing, at lister house., gardener

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.School 54 in practical room at Lister House with "Bedford" Doll. Six nurses and turor standing around the doll who is in a hospital bed. From Rear of Photo: L-R Lyn Mann, Sue Brown, Helen Tyers, ?, Glen Gardner, Bev Code The tutor is Betty Miller, School 64 and 63 (1964-67) nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 54, school 64, school 63

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.P.T.S. Training school 54 in dining room at Lister House. 25/4/1962 Black and white photographs; one small and an enlargement copy. Six nurses in capes and caps lining up for service at the counter with two ladies in unform ready to serve them. Miss Long's residence through the glass door can be seen. On Rear of photo is written: Northern District School of Nursing Staff dining room. School 54 P.T.S. 25/4/1962 From left to Right: Denise Read, Lois Letcher (Now Hodge), June Phemister, Elaine Cameron, Heather McBeth (Now Cox), Elva Fenton Domestic Staff: Mrs Harrison and Mrs I Norman. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 54, lister house dining room

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.Three black and white photographs of a nurse in uniform and casual clothes. First photo, five nurses in a hospital room. Second photo seven nurses in font of Lister House in two rows, three in the front row kneeling, four in the back row standing. Third photo is five nurses in casual clothes sitting on a lawn at Mayfort House. They are Swan Hill trainees first year block November 1952 to second year blook February 1954. Type written on the back, names and description. ndsn, mayfort hostel, lister house

Document, Northern District School of Nursing, farewell to Lister House. It is with Pride and sadness that we say farewell to LISTER HOUSE.This will end 39 years of Nurse Training unique in Australia. The final farewell to student nurses in the present Certificate Course at the Northern District School of Nursing will take place on June 8th,1989 when School 108 completes Examinations.The old mansion,LISTER HOUSE, belonged to Bendigo's golden years of the 19th Century. By courtesy of Ron Webb and Jenny Reid. The front cover depicts a drawing of Lister House by G.Samson '81.Ron Webb and Jenny Reiddocument, lister house

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Newspaper article from page 10 of the Guardian, Friday 25th October 2013, showing two photographs of the same group of nurses from 1982 when they had just graduated and again in 2013. They began nursing training in 1979 School 94. They trained at Lister House. The article discussed the collecting of submissions for former nurses of Northern District School of Nursing for a book they were going to produce about NDSN. nursing, at lister house., school 94

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.B&W photograph of nursing demonstration. Lister House upstairs demonstration room, tutor Betty Miller. Two unnamed student nurses. From "Elmore Standard" Tuesday 22 October 1953. B&W photograph with borders. In the demonstration room Lister House. Tutor Betty Miller. "Elmore Standard" Tuesday 22 October 1953.ndsn, nursing

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Six typed pages about the Kerrigan family from Mildura. Four of the siblings trained from 1970. Kathleen Kerrigan School 76 trained at St John of God hospital. Francis went to School 90, Michelle to school 106. James began his training in school 97. All completed general nursing. The story begins with Kathleens training, but most information is about Francis and James. James was a male nurse who completed his training at Lister House, but the males were accommodated away from the female trainees. Francis went on to do midwifery and later psychiatric nursing and Janes worked in Private Investigation. Also included are two photographs of firstly school 95, Group 2 1980 and School 96, Group 1 1980. There is information about being a male trainee nurse in a mostly female occupation.Six pages of photographs and questions and answers about nursing. nursing, student nurses, ndsn, male nurses in training, lister house

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.School 55 commenced 1/8/1962 23 Female Nurses are in uniform. Three rows, the front row seated and the second and third row standing.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, school 55

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.School 56 commenced 3/10/1962 15 Female Nurses are in uniform. Three rows, the front row seated and the second and third row standing. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, school 56

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.School 57 commenced 13/2/1963 21 Female Nurses are in uniform. Three rows, the front row seated and the second and third row standing. Photo by L.A. Hughes, Bendigo.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, school 57

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.School 60 commenced 9/20/1963 17 Female Nurses are in uniform. Three rows, the front row seated and the second and third row standing.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, school 60

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.Two first year nurses reading in the library with tutor Dianne Cutts.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house library

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.NDSN B&W photograph of external view of newly completed Dining Room, circa 1962.Completed Dining Room (started building 1956) ndsn, nursing, lister house buildings

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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.Photo of 22 third year nurses attending 3rd year block in Bendigo Nurses Home gardensSchool 21 3rd year Block February 1956 P.T.S. 1954 BNH (Bendigo Nurses Home)second year mildura nurse e.j. thorpe, standing in front of lister house

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.Training school 45 commenced 3/2/1960. Black and white photograph donated by Penny Davies; of a group of 28 Females students in nurses' uniforms and their Tutor Nancy Shaw; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background.. Photo taken by L.A. Hughes, 15 High Street Bendigo.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 45 1960

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.Training school 46 commenced 20/4/1960. Black and white photograph; of a group of 21 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background.. Photo taken by L.A. Hughes, 15 High Street Bendigo.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 45 1960, school 46 1960

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.Coral Dulcie Toey of Training School 46 26/4/60 colour photograph head and shoulders, in uniform with captails (student nurse). On rear of photo written in ink: * Coral Dulcie Toey Born 30/3/1943 at Pyramid Hill, PTS School 46 (20/4/60) * Married Ian James Broad 31/1/1940 * Daughter Kristen Janelle (9 months) May 1974 * All three killed in car accident Swan Hill Kerang Road ? at Lake Boga on Jan 4 1975 * Buried Durham Ox Cemetery * One report says the accident April 1st. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 46 1960, coral dulcie toey

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.Training school 47 commenced 3/8/1960. Black and white photograph; of a group of 14 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 47 1960

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.PTS Formal Photo Training school 47 commenced 3/8/1960. Black and white photograph; of a group of 14 Females students in nurses' uniforms; and Sister in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background. Inscribed on the rear of the photo in ink: School 47 P.T.S. August 1960 L-R Back: Shirley Christensen, Marg Hogg, Sue Nurke, Beryl Elford, Elizabeth Looney, L-R Middle: Marg Joliffe, Bev Frost, Francis Gibbins, Marg Seingnor, Marg Williams. L-R Front: Jan Brew, Allison Peonis, Sr Reid, Marg Buersel, Jan Williams.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 47 1960

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.Formal Photo Training school 48 commenced 12/10/1960. Black and white photograph; of a group of 9 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in two rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second row standing.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 48 1960

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.Training school 49 commenced 8/2/1961. Black and white photograph; of a group of 21 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third standing.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 49 1961

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.P.T.S. Training school 50 commenced 26/4/1961. Black and white photograph; of a group of 23 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third standing.nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 50 1961

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.Training school 51 commenced 2/8/1961. Black and white photograph; of a group of 11 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in two rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second standing. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 51 1961