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. Three pages of correspondence emails from Denise Main, PTS School 24A, thoughts and Reflections of times at Lister House and the NDS 1954-57. NDSN - Three pages of correspondence emails from Denise Main, PTS School 24A, thoughts and Reflections of times at Lister House and the NDS 1954-57. All for information from Denise Main for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - "The First of its Kind".all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., four a4 pages of personal anecdotes

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". Three handwritten pages of memories compiled by Jenneice Spencely (nee Flannagan) of attending NDSN, PTS 29. The author covers home sickness at 17 years in 1956, and a request to see Bill Haley and the Conets in Melbourne requiring an exception to the late curfew.all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"

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 photograph of a group of 27 nurses in uniform in two rows. Front row nine sitting on chairs. back row 18 standing ndsn, pts16

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.Colour photograph of a group of seven nurses in uniform. In two rows, the front row three nurses sitting on chairs. back row four nurses standing. Mounted on cream cardboard. names written on the back. School 16, 1955 third year graduates Names, school 16 1955 written on the back.ndsn, pts16

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 photograph of Mayfort House. Two nurses leaning out of the first-floor window. Written on the back, Mayfort House November 1952 Pat McGrath, Val Steggall hanging from first room. ndsn, mayfort 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.Black and white photograph of nurses writing and discussing notes, school 16 finals block, third and fourth of March 1954. Names written on the back. Names written on backndsn, pts16

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 photograph of a nurse in uniform sitting the steps in front of Lister House, she has her arm around a concrete statue of an animal on a pedestal next to the steps.Joan Painter school 16 second Yr block Feb 54 written on the back.ndsn, pts16

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.four photographsndsn, pts16

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 photograph of a nurse in uniform standing in a gardenSister Joan Painter December 1956 written on the back.ndsn, pts16

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 photograph of a nurse in uniform sitting on a chair with a model of a skeleton (Muscles) sitting on her knee, behind her is a corrugated iron fence. written on the back, School 16 PTS Dec 53 Joan Painter with "Muscles"ndsn, pts16

8594.2 Eleven B&W photographs of various staff/tutors at Lister House, Bendigo.ndsn, nursing

8594.4 Colour photograph of three models in new nursing uniforms 1980s, outside Lister Housendsn, nursing

8594.4 Colour photograph of three models in new nursing uniforms 1980s, outside Lister Housendsn, nursing

8594.4 Colour photograph of models in new nursing uniforms 1980s, outside Lister Housendsn, 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.Black and white photograph of 37 nurses in uniform in three rows, front row ten nurses sitting on chairs, middle row fourteen nurses standing, back row thirteen standing. ndsn, pts 17

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 photograph of 21 nurses in uniform in two rows. The front row has ten nurses sitting and the back row has twenty-one standing. L. A. Hughes 43 Limestone Rd. Eaglehawk School18 22nd April 1953ndsn, pts 18

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 photograph of 28 nurses in uniform in three rows. The front row has nine nurses sitting on chairs. The middle has ten nurses standing. The back row has nine nurses standing. school 19 5th Aug 1953 on note attached to rear of photograph.ndsn, pts 19

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.B&W photograph of Mayfort House, nurses' accommodation, 148 Wattle Street, Bendigo. Now demolished, site of present-day car park.Mayfort House, nurses' accommodation, 148 Wattle Street, Bendigo. Now demolished, site of present-day car park.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.B&W photograph Inside lecture room, Lister House with lecturer (Preg Donohoe). Square format B&W photographPeg Donohoe.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.B&W photograph of lecture room with Sister (Peg) W Donohoe and students Landscape format B&W photograph.Sister (Peg) W Donohoendsn, 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 1989.8594.35b Coloured photograph (3of 6 photos). Three photos shows interiors at Lister House (tutor's office and Practical room) No details on rear of photos. Colour photos without borders.No details on rear of photos.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.Training school 1 commenced 23/3/1950. Black and white photograph of a group of Females in nurses' uniforms in four rows, front row sitting on the floor, second row sitting on chairs, third and fourth rows standing. Window formation in the background.. Photo taken by Raymond Kelly. nurse training, ndsn

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 photograph of sixteen nurses in uniforms in two rows front row sitting, rear row standing. Mounted on cardboard. Names on the back Y Smith, I Fraser, S Tullock, M Keith, B Ross. Photographer Raymond V Kelly Bendigo. ndsn, 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.Black and white photograph of Lister house, three attached buildings with four cars parked in front. Lister house 1950 on backndsn, 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.Black and white photograph of trainee nurse Avril Wright in uniform standing on front steps of Lister House. P.T.S. 20 October 1953Stamped on back "A. S. & H.A. Black R.M,B. 236 DONALD 3480"ndsn, 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.Black and white photograph of five PTS nurses School 20, October 1953, on the steps of Lister House. Names of nurses written in pen on back. Stamped on back "A.S, & H.A. Black R.M.B. 326 Donald 3480"ndsn, 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.Black and white photograph of nine third year nurses School 20, commenced in October 1953. Names of the nine nurses written in pen on back. Stamped on back "A.S, & H.A. Black R.M.B. 326 Donald 3480"ndsn, 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.Black and white photograph of PTS 21, in three rows, front row seated. Thirty six nurses. Commenced in 03/02/1954.Stamped on front lower LH corner "L A Hughes 49 Simpson's Rd, Eaglehawk, Vic.ndsn, pts 21