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Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Laver's Hill General Store, c.1945
Lavers Hill General Store, or more usually, Hampshire's Store, was owned initially for two years by Hampshire and Hutley, and then for 17 years by Mr and Mrs P. Hampshire (senior) who serviced the area including during the Depression. On their retirement their son, Percy, went into partnership with Leo Brauer for four years, and then ran it with his wife, Nea, for a further eight years until the store burnt down. The Store was a placed where the community congregated. It was a place where people met or waited for the train or the Cream Bus or the Mail Bus. Inside it was a place where you could buy groceries, fruit and vegetables, footwear, petrol, and so on. It was a place where children could buy a big stick of licorice for a halfpenny or 3d. worth of broken biscuits. Blackwood Gully Tea Rooms now stands in its place. B/W. Laver's Hill General Store, c.1945, with petrol bowser and sedan outside, and the level crossing to the right and the level crossing sign midfield.lavers hill; general store; railways; petrol bowser; hampshire; hutley; leo brauer; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Beech Forest: line to Crowes, 1912
B/W. Lead-in to Beech Forest Railway Station in 1912, with line to Crowes on the left and the line from Colac on the right. Note Gardner Street crossing the Crowes line, the Beech Forest Public Hall to its left, a house further down, and the Catholic Church to the right.beech forest; railways;, beech forest; railways; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Brucker, Beech Forest: Locomotive 5A during construction, c.1902
In 1898 a recommendation for a railway of 2 ft 6 in gauge was handed down by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways, to cost $138,000. Construction began in 1900. About 100 men were engaged in laying and ballasting the track while others, not included in the 100, formed the earthworks, culverts and bridges. Locomotive operations initially were two 2-6-2 Tank engines of the narrow gauge A class, dubbed "Coffee Pots", and these were used on the work trains between 1900 and 1902. Because of the lengthy periods of waiting time required to unload sleepers and rails or to load ballast meant that a handy replenishment of coal and water supply was necessary. With earthworks specified to the bare minimum landslips in the narrow cuttings were frequent so a repairer was stationed in each length to deal quickly with minor slips until 1904 when the cuttings were widened.B/W. The driver and seven other men on locomotive 5A and its flat cars at Beech Forest during construction of the line in c.1902. beech forest; railways; loco 5a; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Knox Collection, Surveying construction near Barongarook, 1900
In 1898 a recommendation for a railway of 2 ft 6 in gauge was handed down by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways, to cost $138,000. Construction of the Colac-Beech Forest railway line began in 1900. About 100 men were employed in laying and ballasting the track while others formed the earthworks and the building of culverts and bridges. The earthworks of gravel ballast 150 mm deep were formed by horse and scoop or by shovel. Once the bed had been laid surveyors went along to check the layout, particularly all check rail curves and all 100 metre curves which the surveyors in the picture are doing.B/W. Three men surveying the construction of a curved bed on which track will be laid, near Barongarook, Victoria.colac; beech forest; barongarook; railways; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Victorian Railways, Bend 21.5 miles looking south, 1901
Banool station is 34.1 km down the railway line from Colac: this photograph was taken 34.6 km down the line, half a kilometre onwards.B/W. A bend in the line 21.5 miles (34.6 km) looking south.banool; beech forest; railways; -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Kinglake State School No. 2188, c.1915
... . Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg Burnt down 1927. Reproduced ...Burnt down 1927. Reproduced on p75 of 'Pioneers & Painters'.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, kinglake state school no. 2188, pioneers and painters, school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Jane and Richard Higham, Glen Stuart, 18 Nov 1997
Oral History from Jane and Richard Higham (visiting from New Zealand), with Glen Stuart, Peter Libbis, Jan MacDonald, Pat Grainger all present. Richard describes his 30 years spent tracking down James Higham in Emerald Hill, Sandridge and St Kilda newspapers 1860s and 1870s. (See "Dazzle Flash" publication). Recorded by Glen Stuart in Room B at Town Hall on 18.11.1997. Recording duration 54:57newspapers, hotels, james higham, richard higham -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, William Collins, Reach for the sky, 1955
The story of Douglas Bader's life is the stuff of legend. After losing both his legs in a flying accident he returned to the RAF at the beginning the Second World War to become Britain's most famous airman and hero. In the Battle of Britain he led his squadron of Spitfires to kill after kill, keeping them going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. And Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with a charm and determination that was to become an inspiration to all around himIndex, ill (b/w plates), p.342.non-fictionThe story of Douglas Bader's life is the stuff of legend. After losing both his legs in a flying accident he returned to the RAF at the beginning the Second World War to become Britain's most famous airman and hero. In the Battle of Britain he led his squadron of Spitfires to kill after kill, keeping them going with his unstoppable banter. Shot down in occupied France, his German captors had to confiscate his tin legs in order to stop him trying to escape. And Bader faced it all, disability, leadership and capture, with a charm and determination that was to become an inspiration to all around himbader douglas - biography, battle of britain - history -
Creswick Museum
Photograph, Herman Moser, 1867
Photograph, Sepia, Easter Sports 22 and 23rd April 1867 in aid of Creswick Hospital. Structures in order from gate 1 No. 3 Publican’s Booth- W. Davies. 2 Richardson’s Show 50’ x 25’ inside platform 14’ outside 21’ x 18’ (Braganzro (?) provide poles) 3 Refreshment Booth 50’ x 12 ½ ‘ shingle roof, bazaar and wheel of fortune (J. Hook) 4 No. 1 Publican Booth, T. W. Anthony 40’ x 20'. 5 Storage for donations. Secretary’s office, Steward’s room 60’ x 13’. 6 Dancing Booth 80’ x 30’ floored with such boards; contains 8,000’ of ?? 7 No. 2 Publican’s Booth W. J. Whatman. Sports commenced 1 p.m. 2 large swings at south end of ground; running was 300 yards round platform for dancing in center; skittle alley fenced off near entrance; portion roped off on East side and provided with seats for ladies; entrance 1/- children 6d A. M. Wilson- Aunt Sally; Mr. Rowell- Doodlem Buck ; 3 shils a penny; Bobbly Down; Wheel of Fortune; Sunny’s ? ; skittles, Dancing excellent string band Monster balloon ascends last day, sent by J. Moore at conclusion of sport. Full brass band. Easter Sports Committee; H. Piening treasurer; C. Whiffle; E. Williams; J. Machiman; H. Williams; G. Frazer; B. Trevan; W. Johnson. W. Pobjoy Hon. Sec. Refreshement Booth; Mesdames Geljon, H. Williams, Moore, Sedon (2), Burke, Grigan, Whalley.Lennon Troupe: Lennon, Burrel, & Carroll Taming a Tiger. Photograph taken from Water street about intersection with East side of Roger street. Photo taken by H. Moser Monday 22nd April 1867) Easter Sports 22 and 23rd April 1867 in aid of Creswick Hospital. Photograph, Sepia, 1 No. 3 Publican’s Booth- W. Davies. 2 Richardson’s Show 50’ x 25’ inside platform 14’ outside 21’ x 18’ (Braganzro (?) provide poles) 3 Refreshment Booth 50’ x 12 ½ ‘ shingle roof, bazaar and wheel of fortune (J. Hook) 4 No. 1 Publican Booth, T. W. Anthony 40’ x 20'. 5 Storage for donations. Secretary’s office, Steward’s room 60’ x 13’. 6 Dancing Booth 80’ x 30’ floored with such boards; contains 8,000’ of ?? 7 No. 2 Publican’s Booth W. J. Whatman.photograph, h. moser, easter sports, creswick -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Phonograph Record, Down Texas Way / You Remember a Place Called "Home"
... "Zonophone" label. The Twin record company. Side A: Down Texas Way... Korumburra gippsland Phonograph Record. Down Texas Way / You Remember ...Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover. Green "Zonophone" label. The Twin record company. Side A: Down Texas Way, Side B: You Remember a Place Called Home. Sung by Mr Herbert Payne.Reference No. X - 3 - 42865. Serial No. 1827 -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Phonograph Record, Way Down Home / Mamma's Gone Young, Papa's Gone Old
... "Edison Bell Winner Record" label. Side A: Way Down Home. Side B... Down Home. Side B: Mamma's Gone Young, Papa's Gone Old. Walter ...Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover, with red "Edison Bell Winner Record" label. Side A: Way Down Home. Side B: Mamma's Gone Young, Papa's Gone Old. Walter Miller.Reference No 4586 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Plaque 49th Fighter Group
Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFRectangular wooden plaque with blue enameled, silver printed plate attached DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE MEN OF THE 49TH FIGHTER GROUP. DEPARTED MORRISON AFB, FLORIDA,4 JANUARY 1942.FIRST EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO LEAVE THE U.S.AFTER THE DECLARATION OF WAR. LEADING GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE- 678 ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN MAJOR RICHARD I. BONG WITH 40 VICTORIES BECAME AMERICA'S "ACE OF ACES" DEDICATED JULY 20, 1985 1985 REUNION PRESENTED BY 49FTG ASSN. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Equipment - Survival- Desalination Kit, Type JS Desalinator
These survival kits were attached to all WW11 aircraft life rafts.Vital for the survival of air crew that came down over waterCanvas pack with webbing straps and internal horse hair filters.TYPE "J" STORES REF:- 27C/222S -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Sandridge Lagoon Port Melbourne c.1920, c. 1920
Copy of B&W photograph c.1920 taken from the Eastern Jetty looking across Lagoon to Esplanade West with a yacht' in the foreground. Across the Lagoon is Harpers Starch factory with the pump house at right, & lour mill at left. Against the wharf lies the ketch 'Ripple' belonging to the Stennikens. Known as a 'ti-tree' ketch, it was used to transport ti-tree and shell grit from down the bay.Photograph of a single masted yacht in the Lagoon and Harpers Starch Factory in the background..built environment - commercial, harpers starch factory, transport - shipping, a stenniken -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - RAN Band procession down Bay Street, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne RAN Band procession down Bay ...A RAN Band leads a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. A Shell Service Station, the Flower Hotel & Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of a RAN Band passing the Flower Hotel.built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, business and traders - engineering, ran - royal australian navy, shell service station, flower hotel, graham engineering -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Cubs & Guides Procession Bay Street, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
Port Melbourne Cubs & Guides in a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. The Flower Hotel & Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of Port Melbourne Cub & Guide Troops behind their banner carrying leadersbuilt environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, business and traders - engineering, graham engineering, flower hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Youth Centre, YMCA & Melbourne City Mission in procession down Bay Street, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
... , YMCA & Melbourne City Mission in procession down Bay Street ...Groups from Port Melbourne Youth Centre, the YMCA and Melbourne City Mission in a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. The Flower Hotel & Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of groups from Port Melbourne Youth Centre, YMCA & the Melbourne City Mission.built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, business and traders - engineering, graham engineering, flower hotel, melbourne city mission, ymca, port melbourne youth centre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Melbourne City Mission in procession down Bay Street, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
... in procession down Bay Street Photograph B & W photograph of group from ...Group from the Melbourne City Mission in a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. The Flower Hotel & Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of group from the Melbourne City Mission in Bay Street parade.1967built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, business and traders - engineering, graham engineering, flower hotel, melbourne city mission -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Scouts & Cubs in Bay Street Procession, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
Group from the Port Melbourne Scout & cub packs salute RAN officer & Scout leader in a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of group of Port Melbourne Scouts & Cubs in Bay Street parade.1967built environment - commercial, business and traders - engineering, graham engineering, port melbourne scouts, cubs, armed services - navy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Guides & Brownies in Bay Street Procession, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
Group from the Port Melbourne Guide & Brownie packs passes Holy Trinity Church, in procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne..B & W photograph of group of Port Melbourne Guides & Brownies passing Holy Trinity Church in Bay Street.1967religion - anglican (holy trinity), girl guides, brownies -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bob and Barbara GARDINER on their wedding day walking down the aisle at Holy Trinity Church, 1 Nov 1958
Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara GARDINER nee HEGARTY and Bob GARDINER on their wedding day walking down the aisle at Holy Trinity Church.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS
23 X COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE 2010 FLOODING OF CRESWICK CREEK IN CLUNES .1QUEENS PARK .2 BLACKMORE ROAD .3 BOWLING GREEN .4 LIGAR STREET .5 QUEENS PARK .6 TOWARDS BOWLING GREEN .7 QUEENS PARK .8 BOWLING GREEN .9 SENIOR CITIZENS .10 THE OVAL .11 33 ANGUS STREET .12 WATER CURRENTS .13 LOOKING TOWARDS FORMER TONY BAILEY'S HOUSE .14 ANGUS STREET .15 LOWER FRASER STREET .16 CORNER CAMERON STREETS - FLOOD PEAK AT 5PM .17 AT GOVERNMENT BRIDGE .18 LOOKING DOWN CAMP HILL .19 FORD .20 BUTTER FACTORY B RIDGE .21 BESIDE BOWLING GREEN .22 BUTTER FACTORY BRIDGE .23 DAMAGE AT FORD clunes floods 2010, creswick creek flood -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - The Downtrodden [Zertretene] 1900, Kathe Kollwitz
German 1867 - 1945Etching, K.44 B ii: larger, r/hand portion of cut-down plate -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, report, Report on Legacy Residences, 1972
An unattributed report dated 18/04/1972 to be read in conjunction with Cat. No. 01670. The report gives details of the situation at that date and projected changes to the functions of the residences, occupancy rates, costs and likely trends in accommodation needs. It explores at length auxiliary and alternate accommodation such as the Salvation Army, YMCA, YWCA and church hostels, before offering future options: (i) to carry on using Harelands, Stanhope and Blamey House without change, (ii) move working girls and boys to YWCA/church hostel or YMCA/church hostel, converting Stanhope to a co-ed residence for over 14s attending school, maintaining Harelands as a co-ed residence for under 14s, and releasing Blamey House. These changes to take place when the number of residents over the age of 14 falls below 34 in two consecutive years.Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.White foolscap paper x 6 pages, with black type. Two holes punched for filing, and 2 add-ins. Page 1: Handwritten in pencil: 'Discussed with J. Chancellor 18/4/72', 'DRAFT 18/4/72 see later Draft 19/4', under Occupancy '74' is circled and '72' written next to it. Handwritten in blue biro: '(This report has been updated under the heading of Occupancy to include 1971 figures)', '(a) Junior Legatees' added under 3. Page 2: Handwritten in blue biro: '(b) Costs of Maintaining Residences added under #3, 'ER' added in pencil to 'high' near bottom of page. Page 3: Handwritten in pencil: 'should' changed to 'could' on line 4, lines 5-8 annotated 're other organisations', 'gratified' changed to 'qualified' in blue biro half way down the page. Page 4: figures for apprentices and total pencilled into table and two pencilled lines have been added to para 4. Page 5: 'There being approximately 15 under 18 years' in blue biro inserted in Line 13. Page 6: 'Insert 7' pencilled in front of '7.', which is changed to '8'. Page 7: '8' changed to 9 in pencil, 'problem cases' written at the end, and '(over the age of 14)' inserted in blue biro on the penultimate line. 01672(8): in blue ink: 'members' changed to 'numbers', and 'fill' changed to 'fell'.residences, review, blamey house, harelands, stanhope -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, RAAF Runners for Legacy 70th Anniversary, 1993
Photograph of a Legacy event in Melbourne City Square in 1993. President John Stevenson is presenting a runner with a Legacy plaque for his efforts. It was part of the RAAF 70th Anniversary "Legs for Legacy" run down the eastern coast of Australia with the money going to Legacy. Melbourne Legacy received a portion of the funds raised. The run took 21 days and covered 5,000 kms, by 31 RAAF personnel. The Legacy banner behind says Legacy Caring for Australia's Biggest Family.A record of an event organised by the RAAF for promoting Legacy.Black and white photo of a Legacy event in Melbourne City Square and 2 articles in The Answer.Handwritten in blue pen "B Pg 3 / 23"legacy promotion, answer, raaf, adf personnel -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Helen Gibson
Material formed part of estate of Helen Gibson and was acquired by the society.A4 folder containing documents pertaining to Helen Gibson. Contents: -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from William L. McSpeddon, Vicar, Drouin, Victoria, "To whom it may concern", dated 16th March 1944, A4 sheet folded in half -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Ethel O. Matthews, ex-Sister-in-charge of [Infant Welfare] Centres in Dandenong Shire, "To whom it may concern", dated February 1952, 20.5 x 25.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. Corcoran (?) Cleveland, Sister-in-charge, Port Melbourne Baby Health Centre, "To whom it may concern", dated 16th Aug 1946,16.5 x 19.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. M. Adams, Sub-head, Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, dated 14th July 1931, 20 x 25 cms -Certificate of Competency as a Pre-School Play Leader, Department of Health, Victoria, No. 20, for Helen Alice Gibson, examiners Madeleine [illegible] & Gillian Henriques, signed N. Narbara Meredith & Helen W. Paul & [illegible], 27 x 21.5 cms -certificate, St John Ambulance Association, certifying that Helen Gibson has attended a course of instruction in home nursing. signed Arthur Sherwin, James Paterson, [illegible] Loomis, Enid Paterson, dated 25th Sep 1939, 23.5 x 17 cms -certificate, St John Ambulance Association, certifying that Helen Gibson has attended a course of instruction in rendering First Aid to the Injured, signed Rupert M. Downes, James Paterson, Henry Smith, Enid Paterson, dated 1st May 1939, 23.5 x 17 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Nobel Park Pre School Play Group, signed F. A. McGregor & F. B. Jenkins, undated but post-December 1951, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, signed W. Finigan, dated 9th Feb 1032, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson (labelled 'Copy" at head), typed, from Harry S. Needham, Archdeacon & Rector of Orange, NSW, dated 24th Feb 1932, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from G.W.S. Anderson, District Censor, Victoria Lines Of Communication Area, Melbourne, dated 26th July 1945, 21 x 18 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from Enid Paterson, President, Garfield Country Women's Association, undated, 20.5 x 26.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from W. Finigan, Headmaster, The Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, dated 16th Sep 1943, 20.5 x 26 cms (last three items held together with rusted pin) -also in back of folder is envelope containing the following items: -notebook, black, 16 x 10 cms, "Plots, Ideas, Bird Diary 1925" inside front cover, handwritten contents include story ideas and extracts copied from Joan Aiken's "The Way To Write For Children", extract from Wm. Temple's commentary on John's Gospel, a list of aboriginal names, and reminiscences by Miss Balmer -brown business-sized envelope with "References" written in pencil -brown A4 envelope with "Certificates P. L. St John Ambulance" written in ink and "Miss Helen A. Gibson" typed in blue ink, containing blue certificate stating that Helen Gibson has passed examinations and is entitled to receive the medallion, signed [illegible], General Secretary, dated 29th June 1942, 13 x 10 cms -cardboard certificate of baptism into the Church of God, for Ian Harold Gibson, born 13th May 1915, signed Edwin Dodd, St John, Nar-nar-goonhelen alice gibson, ian harold gibson, st john ambulance, pre-school centres, melbourne -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, 17.10.1952
The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) Trained nurses (Sisters) are receiving their morning briefing from Matron D. Tupper before leaving their Headquarters at 39 Victoria Parade, Collingwood to go to their areas (districts) in the Melbourne suburbs to give nursing care to patients in their homes The Sisters averaged 30 calls a day each, mainly wound dressings; personal care, mostly sponges in bed; and injections (insulin and diabetes management). 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, 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.This photograph depicts five Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) Sisters of varying heights standing in a row. They are wearing their grey long sleeve uniform dresses which have peaked collars, a pocket on the upper left and lower right, and white buttons down the centre. They are all wearing their grey brimmed hats over their short dark curled hair. From left to right is Sister (Sr) J Faust, who is looking down at a clipboard she is holding in her left hand which has paper held on it by a black bulldog clip. There is writing on the top sheet of white paper and she is holding a pen in her right hand poised near a section of writing on the paper. Next is Sr. M Sexton who is looking at the camera, then Sr. B Nunn who is looking towards a mainly hidden person on the far right. The next two are Sr E Blair, who has items in her lower pocket, and Sr B White who are both looking at the clipboard and paper held by Sr. Faust. In the far lower right corner of the photograph you can see the fingers of hands holding a sheet of paper. There is no further vision of this person.Operator 59. Finisher 30melbourne district nursing society, mdns, mdns uniforms, royal district nursing service, rdns, sister j. faust, sister m. sexton, sister b. nunn, sister e. blair, sister b. white -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Holy Communion Book, 1930s
Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue covered Holy Communion book 'Holy Communion' in gold. Imprint of crown and cross and BISHOP HOW on front. Inscription - Alison B S Till, In remembrance Aug. 17th 1937 from Wm.I Flemming Vicar 'He is faithful , Be thou faithful'books, religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Beret Hat, unknown
Item from donor's mother (1926-2015) and father (1923-1962)who lived in Camberwell and then from the 1950s in Box Hill.The Boys' Brigade (BB) is an international, interdenominational christian youth organization conceived in Glasgow in1883 which spread quickly across the UK and worldwide. It was founded in Australia in 1890.Black wool felt beret with black ribbon edging and ribbon hanging down back. On the front a metal badge "The Boys' Brigade" with an anchor in the centre with the words "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8. "The Boys' Brigade", anchor, "Sure", B B "Steadfast" inside. Size 6 5/8.the boys' brigade, beret -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Corset, c1960s
Worn b y Gloria Woodland as a foundation garment for special evening gown - she found it a very impractical garment taking up to a half an hour each time at the toilet. Only worn once...Flesh coloured elastic & lace body length garment. Lace bra cup - lace panel down front - elastic shoulder strap, silk nylon crutch with eight adjustable hooks and eyes to close under the crutch - also four loops to hold suspenders.Hickory Style 4512 - size 16Bcostume, female underwear