Benedictine Monk - From Christian times nursing was not a women's vocation. Hospitals and Monasteries cared for the sick and poor. In 529 an Italian Monk Benedictine set up Monasteries with his fellow monks and Christianity spread across EuropeMiniature Doll - 30cm Dressed in long brown gown with chain belt around middle extending the full length of the gown.Name tag - Benedictine Monknursing uniforms, nursing history, northern district school of nursing

Abbess- Nuns were permitted to travel and wore apparel reflecting fashion of the era. This brought criticism which led to uniformity. The veil symbolizes obedience humility and service. In the modern nurse the veil is a symbol of service to mankindMiniature Doll 30cm tall. Dressed in fawn coloured fitted dress with beaded belt falling the length of the dress with cross emblem. Doll is wearing fawn coloured head type veil/scarf. Name tag - Abbessnursing uniforms, nursing history, northern district school of nursing, miniature doll

St John Ambulance Brigade in 1099 the Order of St John of Jerusalem began. Both men and women nursed on a large scale. Both the Knights and Ladies were pledged to the service on mankind. Ther Emblem the eight pointed white cross is still worn by members of the St John Ambulance Brigade. Miniature 30cm doll dresses on blue gown and long matching blue cape. Red insignia front of dress.Dame of Order of St Johnnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing, miniature dopll

Sisters of Charity St Vincent de Paul. In 1638 St Vincents de Paul and Mademoiselle de Gras taught simple nursing procedure to young peasant women. They worked in the home hospital and battlefield. Their duties were arduous no pain relief was known and they were exposed to infection. In the 20 century the sisters of St Vincents De Paul are working worldwide nursing teaching caring for orphans the aged lepers. They shared in advances in medical science.30cm Miniature Doll dressed in bright blue shimmering dress with matching capeName tag Sisters of Charitynursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls

Mrs Sairey Gamp - English Monasteries declined in 1405 the Chruch was said to have one third of English's wealth. Henry VIII dissolved the Monasteries despite their record of charitable and medical work and took over most of their property. This left large numbers of helpless sick and poor to die. For the next 300 years there was no nursing class "hospitals" were overcrowded (sometimes 6 people to a bed) and were dirty. Nursing was carried out by women of low character and morals. Charles Dickens satirized nursing conditions with the character of Sairey Gamp. Nursing had sunk to the lowest level.30cm Miniature Doll -Checked Apron over stripped skirt. Purple spotted top with orange and white scarf. Wool type cardigan and hat. Holding mop or duster in hand.Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, nursing education equipment, northern district school of nursing

Florence Nightingale said to be the founder of modern nursing. She became a legend in her lifetime due to her achievements. Before the Crimean war there was no professional burses. The Barrick Hospital filthy with vermin and nursing equipment inadequate. Despite this she planned and executed care for the sick and wounded. In gratitude the British people raised funds to establish a School of Nursing for the training and education of nurses including scientific progress in nursingMiniature Doll 30cm tall. Doll is dressed in blue dress white cuffs collar and headpeaceName Tagnurse training, nursing history, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls

Edith Cavell trained in London and became head of nursing in Brussels. When WW1 broke out she tended wounded soldiers of both sides with equal devotion but she was charged by the germans with helping allied soldiers escape to neutral territory. She was sentenced to death by German Court martial she faced the firing squad with calmness and dignity. 30cm Miniature Doll Name Tage Edith Cavellnursing history, northern district school of nursing, nursing uniforms, miniature dolls

Northern District School of Nursing commenced in 1950. During the early years of the School, student nurse wore a simnple blue dress with white shank buttons. This uniform was worn from School 1 (22/3/1950) thought to School 7 (24/4/1951). The Foundation Dean of the School was Nancy Winifred long who continued in this role until 1974 when failing health forced her resignation.30 cm Miniature Doll wearing blue dress with white shank buttonsName tagnursing history, nursing education equipment, nancy long

In 1951 the Modern Day/Present Day Nurse uniform was selected complete with apron and red cape. This uniform continued through to 1972. 30cm Miniature doll dressed in blue dress white apron and red cape.Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls

In 1972 Designed Noeline King designed a new uniform for the Northern District School of Nursing. Yellow and White dress with a yellow jacket. 1st worn by School 80 (31/07/1972) Students nurses wore this distinctive uniform in wards and were affectionately known as "Yellow Canaries"The Uniform was worn to the forced school closure in July 1989 as a result of transfer of nursing education into Colleges of Advanced Education. School 108 (4/8/1986) was the final school. 30cm Miniature Doll - Yellow and white dress with yellow jacket. Worn 1972 - 1986Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing

Booklet from Northern District Nursing School used as a training/education tool for the school. The booklet gives a brief description of each of the Dolls in the Collection and a snapshot of the history of nursing through the ages. A4 size booklet - stapled twice on left hand side. Pink and Black Border with flowers motifs in four corners. Black written list of Dolls on front covernursing history, northern district school of nursing

30cm Miniature Doll dressed in long blue dress with long white apron. Red cape and white veil on head. White cuffs on sleevesName Tagminiature doll, nursing uniform, nursing history

Possibly WWIIThere is a maroon canister, flotation bladderMake of mask is "NOMAD" and stamp on bottom of canister says No.4A WILLOW 1942

00091.1 Contents bubber face mask, With glass lenses, 00091.2 Kharki colour canvas bag, Canvas covered rubber air line connected connected to metal tin,V11 M.H. & CO. 1942gas mask, ww2, world war 2

khaki HousewifeDept of Defence 1967 FB Driclad Pty Ltd

Toy desk with 14 coloured cards and 55 plastic, letters, numbers and figures plus animals, shapes and one tree. Two sliding covers on the area containing the plastic shapes etc.Fisher Price Toys School Deskfrom nunawading toy library

C1970's doll house used in a community toy libraryC1970's toyPlastic, mostly yellow; Coloured transfer decoration; 2 storey house with garage; 4 dormer windows; Plastic furniture; Plastic people; Carry mantle. Fisher Price play family Housedoll house, toy, c1970s

Used by front line diggers in ww1gSave lives/ wins warscanvase bag containing gun cleaning equipmentgun cleaning kit, ww1, croydon rsl

Used by Mary McNamara for school work whilst a student at St Mary's College Tatura in 1939.School exercise book covered in paper decorated with pastel flowers of green and pink on white background. Blue lined paged containing school work. Inside front page decorated (see inscription). inside front page: AMDG Grs V1 V11 V111 Honour Book 1939 Awarded to Mary McNamara; decorated with flowers.mary mcnamara, st mary's college tatura, education in victoria

Wooden box with magic tricks inside, with instructionsSee photochildren, toys, magic tricks, family

Metal Tin containing bandages, dressings etcmedical, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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This object relates to Lillian Ruby SMITH. She was born on 17/09/1920 in Sebastopol, VIC. Lillian Ruby served in the Army (VF345511) enlisting on, 24/06/1942 in Sebastopol, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST WOMENS ARMY SERV as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 14/01/1946. Lillian Ruby SMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ruby SMITH.equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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