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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Catherine McCullagh, Willingly into the Fray: one hundred years of Australian Army nursing, 2010
Willingly into the fray comprises the stories of sixty-five individual nurses, their voices preserved and their words, often fraught with emotion and mixed in distress at what they have seen, heard endured and railed against, carefully retained. Many of these stories are told for the first time, particularly those of the recent campaigns, peace keeping operations, disaster relief and humanitarian missions.Illustrated hardcover book with dustjacket. Book has a black cover with title and editor's name embossed in gold on the spine. Front of dust jacket has a grey, white and pale green photograph of a group of nurses (the sisters of the 21st AGH back in Australia following their long journey home from the Middle East, September 1942) Title and editor's name are printed in black ink on the front also. The spine has title editor's and publisher's names printed in white on a black background. The army badge is printed in yellow at the top of the spine, and publisher's logo in multicolour at the base. The back cover has a photograph of a group of army personnel with a truck marked with a red cross and draped with an Australian flag (members from the 2nd Health Support Battalion (Brisbane) made up the new Health Supplementation Team, East Timor August 2022. A summary of the book is printed on the back cover.non-fictionWillingly into the fray comprises the stories of sixty-five individual nurses, their voices preserved and their words, often fraught with emotion and mixed in distress at what they have seen, heard endured and railed against, carefully retained. Many of these stories are told for the first time, particularly those of the recent campaigns, peace keeping operations, disaster relief and humanitarian missions.australian army nursing service, military nursing-australia, nurse -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Newspaper - B/W, 09/03/1934
This is a letter which was published in the Hamilton Spectator on 9 March 1934. It appeals for donations to assist the Knight family, Gus in particular. The dontaions were to be used to move the family to Portland, due to the effects of the depression on their income and to Gus' continued ill-health.Newspaper clipping from the "Hamilton Spectator". The copy is two photos, which combined are an enlargement of the original article (see additional image).people, knight -
Cheese World Museum
Book, Successfull Dairying in Australia
This book is part of the collection donated by Leon Garner. It provides information relating to the dairy industry covering topics such as planning, breeding, choosing dairy cattle, feed crops, care of milk and cream and herd health. It covers all areas of Australia. This book is an early manual for Australian dairy farmers.Grey hard cover book with full colour picture of a jersey cow and title printed in black on the front cover. The inside back cover contains a paper lift-up model of a cow showing its skeleton and internal organs.639 (stamped on front page)noel garner, dairy industry, allansford, dairy cattle, cattle breeding, herd health -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet - BROCHURE, R. FLETCHER & SONS. BALLARAT, The Clunes District Hospital )Incorporated) Information Brochure, June 1988
INFORMATION BROCHURE COMPILED AN DISED BY THE COMMITEE OF MANAGEMENT OF THE CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL (INCORPORATED) DATED JUNE 1988 - INCLUDES NAMES OF OFFICE BEARERS AND OUTLINES HEALTH AND ANCILLARY SERVICES AVAILABLE AND PLANS FOR MINOR WORKS AND EQUIPMENT PROGRAM AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT1 X TRIFOLD INFORMATION BROCHURE BLUE PRINTING ON WHITE BACKGROUND FOR THE CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL (INCORPORATED) JUNE 1988clunes district hospital, hospital committee of management -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c 2000
The building is the former Sunbury State School 1002, which was relocated to the former Industrial School in Jacksons Hill in 1999. The Federation Style building replaced an earlier school building in 1912 and it is now incorporated into the Sunbury Community Health Centre complex. A school in Sunbury has occupied the site on the corner of Macedon and Stawell Streets from 1870 to 1999. A coloured photograph of a red brick single storey Federation style building with an orange tiled roof. A white minivan is parked outside the building and a modern cream brick building is visible on the LHS of the photograph.sunbury state school no. 1002., sunbury community health centre -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Brophy, John Sarsfield Mayor of Borough of Port Fairy 1956 1957 1975 1976 1977 1978
John Sarsfield Brophy Mayor 1956 1957 1975 1976 1977 1978 CEO of Port Fairy Hospital Greatly involved in the Moyneyana Festival which raises money for the Port Fairy Hospital or Moyne Health Services as it is now known.Black & white portrait of John Brophy in mayoral robes, jabot and gold chainbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government -
Greensborough Historical Society
Clothing - Scarf, 1949 [Royal tour of Australia], 1949
Commemorative scarf, originally owned by Rosie Bray, purchased at Myer Emporium in 1949 for 5/-. Issued for the proposed 1949 Australian tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother). This tour was cancelled due to the King's ill health.Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, a ship and Union Jack and Australian flagsking george vi, commemorative items, scarves -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Honour in the basket, 13/06/2018
Dedication and selfless service recognised in Queens Birthday honours. David Caple of Eltham: an AM for his services to workplace health and safety; Avis Scullin of Eltham: an OAM for her services to basketball; and, Professor Vernon Marshall of Ivanhoe: an AO for services to medicine.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .queens birthday honours, diamond valley, david caple, avis scullin, vernon marshall -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan (copy), 'Proposed New Catholic School at Camperdown' by Herbert L. Coburn
Ballarat born Herbert L. Coburn grew up to be a renowned Ballarat architect, practising from 1905 to 1956. He taught Architecture and Building Construction at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) from 1918, resigning in 1948 due to ill health. Copy of a plan for a Catholic primary school at Camperdown by H.L. Coburn. The plan includes front elevation, ground floor and block plan.coburn, h.l. coburn, herbert l. coburn, architecture, camperdown, architectural plan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan - Plan (copy), 'Design for Brick Residence Cnr Sturt and Russell St for K. Price Esq.' by Herbert C. Coburn, not dated
Ballarat born Herbert L. Coburn grew up to be a renowned Ballarat architect, practising from 1905 to 1956. He taught Architecture and Building Construction at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) from 1918, resigning in 1948 due to ill health.Photocopy of a plan by architect H. L. Coburnherbert l. coburn, coburn, h.l. coburn, k. price, architectural plan, russell street, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan - Plan (copy), 'Brick cased Residence 1515 Sturt Street West for Mrs H.L. Coburn, by H. Leslie Coburn, not dated
Ballarat born Herbert L. Coburn grew up to be a renowned Ballarat architect, practising from 1905 to 1956. He taught Architecture and Building Construction at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) from 1918, resigning in 1948 due to ill health.Copy of a plan by H.L. Coburn. It includes a front, west, east and rear elevation; ground plan, block plan; and layout plan. herbert l. coburn, h.l. coburn, coburn, architecture, herbert coburn, architectural plan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plans (copy), 'Proposed new Premises at Horsham for Paterson's Furniture Pty Ltd' by Herbert L. Coburn, not dated
Ballarat born Herbert L. Coburn grew up to be a renowned Ballarat architect, practising from 1905 to 1956. He taught Architecture and Building Construction at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) from 1918, resigning in 1948 due to ill health.Copy of 2 plans for a proposed double storey building at Horsham for Paterson's Furniture Pty Ltd.: .1) Ground and first floor plans .2) Elevationsherbert l. coburn, h.l. coburn, coburn, architecture, horsham, paterson's furniture pty ltd, architectural plan -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Z1.39 at Preston Workshops, Michael McLeod, c. 1990
Photograph shows Z1 No. 39 (with "00" on the route number box) at Preston Workshops. The tram is in a livery advertising the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Melbourne, on behalf of the Department of Labour. The tram also had trolley poles installed. Photo by Michael McLeod.Shows a now-scrapped tram with obsolete equipment (i.e., trolley poles) and livery that advertised legislation.Colour Photograph - Z1.39 at Preston Workshopstrams, tramways, z1 class, public transport, tram 39, all over advertising -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, VIOSH: Letter from Z Plavina re "Safety Policy of Ballarat C.A.E." - Words or Action?
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter outlines the need for a Health and Safety Policy for Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The interest in a Safety Education should not only be academic but be relevant to the College. its employers and the students.Six A4 pages - one typed and five hand written on lined paperHand written comment in purple biro on page 2viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, zig plavina, jack barker, dennis else, safety policy, occupational hazard management -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, VIOSH: Letter from Zig Plavina to Steve Cowley re: booklet "The First 21 Years"; 1999, 1999
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter written to Steve Cowley, Director of VIOSH Australia, by Zig Plavina. Comments on some aspect written in the booklet about VIOSH and its beginnings. Two hand written letter paper, blue biro. Four A4 sheets of photocopied information, original was hand written.Date and Signature on letter.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, steve cowley, zig plavina, ballarat, health and safety issues, tertiary level education safety courses in australia, occupational health and safety -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Course Text, VIOSH: Accident Analysis and Risk Control, Derek Viner, 1991
Paperback book - 152 pages. Includes seven chapters, references and an index. Blue cover.non-fictionviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, derek viner, accident analysis, risk control -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Murray Houghton, Prosit Carl! - A Tribute to Carl (a.k.a. Charles) Walter, 2007
A centenary tribute to Carl (a.k.a. Charles) Walter, (1831-1907), an itinerant potographer and botanist who in his maturer years made Anderson's Creek his home. Includes photographs attributed to Walter, and anecdotes and recollections of author Murray Houghton's ancestors."... By raising his stein in appreciation, the author herein toasts Carl Walter in the accostomed traditional method of 1850s German beer drinkers with a hearty 'Prosit!', i.e., a most warm, enthusiastic and respectful greeting, roughly equivalent to our contemporary custom of saluting a treasured friend with a rousing 'cheers!' or 'good health!'." -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Glass, 'Yeasta-Cola' with box, mid 20thC
The mark YEASTA-COLA was officially filed as a trademark by World Agencies Pty Ltd SYDNEY, NSW 2000 on 16 Jan 1946.A clear glass cylindrical jar with a metal screw top containing dried yeast powder. Cardboard boxA HEALTHFUL EFFERVESCENT YEAST TONIC / YEASTA-COLA / FOR PERFECT HEALTH / REFRESHING, INVIGORATING AND FORTIFYING / Beneficial In cases of Impure Blood…. / General Debility, Malnutrition. Excellent for Growing CHILDREN / Contains………/ Manufactured in Australia / Sale Distributors / WORLD AGENCIES PTY. LIMITED 224 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / DIRECTIONS / …………pharmacy, medicines, yeasta-cola, hospitals, nursing, containers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, melbourne, world agencies pty ltd sydney -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Celebrations, Willsmere [Kew] Mental Hospital, 1972, 1972
This photograph is part of a series taken at the Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital. The photographs were gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2018 by Rosemary Barnes. The photos had been in the possession of her former husband, Dr Fred Stamp, the last medical superintendent of the hospital. In 2019, the photographs were transferred to the State Archives as Permanent Government Records, as the Society is only entitled as a Class-B Place of Deposit to hold Temporary Government Records. The Society was permitted to keep and publish a digital copy of each photograph. Many of the photographs include information on the reverse about individuals or locations. Where this is the case, these have been published here as images that can be viewed in the picture carousel. Permission for third parties to reproduce this record must be granted by the Public Record Office Victoria.One of a series of photographs of the centenary celebrations at the Willsmere Mental Hospital in 1972.THE PREMIER OF VICTORIA AT OFFICIAL CENTENARY GATHERING L-R MR JACK EVANS (DEPUTY CHAIRMAN), MR ROSSITER (REP MINISTER FOR HEALTH), HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA, DR C.G. BURT (* SUPERINTENDENT), LADY ? IN WAITING, LADY DELACOMBE, MR WOODS M.H.A., DR STOLLER CHAIRMAN M.H.A.willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, kew mental hospital, kew lunatic asylum, willsmere hospital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ARTICLE: PASSING OF ALBERT RICHARDSON (BIOGRAPHY) FOR JUNE 1972 NEWSLETTER
Article re passing of Albert Richardson (biography) for June 1972 Newsletter. Mention of family/parents, education, childhood, violin with Miss Crowther', jobs - insurance and engine-driving, Trades Hall Secretary 1945-1950, job with John Brown 1952-1968. member of Historical Society 1966 and President 1969, interest in Victoria Hill as a tourist attraction, health problems and his passing.document, newspaper, bendigo advertiser, albert richardson -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Finlay Currie and dog at tent
Finlay Currie and dog at tent. Finlay appears to be in his 20s. He is wearing a three piece suit with high collared shirt. The tent has wooden logs for support and short planks at ground height. There appears to be a bed inside. The tent sides appears to be partially netting. A tiled roof house is in the background. The sleeping tent may have been erected for its health-giving benefits. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Metcard, "All aboard - getting on board with a Concession Metcard", c2002
Pamphlet - DL size, two fold full colour printed on gloss paper titled "All aboard - getting on board with a Concession Metcard", detailing the use of Pensioner concession cards, health cards, seniors card and student concessions. Has images of the Concession cards. Has the M>Tram, M>train, connex, Metcard and Victorian Bus industry logos on rear. Two copies held.trams, tramways, tickets, concession fares, students, logos -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Yarra Trams, 2011
Printed A4 calendar on matt paper, full colour providing dates for 2012 including public and school holidays, Australian Open, Grand Prix, Pay weeks and Daylight saving, phone numbers for contacts at each depot, Yarra Trams logo and a symbol for the "The Happy Year of the Dragon". Also has details of Transport Health Insurance. Has a part photo of Z3 158, the Royal Tram.trams, tramways, yarra trams, calendar, tram 158 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS OF EVENTS
.1-.23 PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE GOLD FESTIVAL: .1 CDAS FLOAT .2 A PALOMINO WITH RIDER IN FRONT OF THE OLD LIBRARY .3 PEOPLE IN COSTUMES FROM THE GOLD MINING TIME .4 FLOAT FROM THE ANGLING CLUB ON A TRAILER WITH SHRUBS, 2 MEN, "GONE FISHING" ON THE SIDE .5 FLOAT : A TRAILER WITH PEOPLE IN COSTUMES .6 CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS MARCHING IN COSTUMES .7 M FAWCETT ON A MECHANICAL HORSE .8 BARB ADAM WITH THE HOSPITAL FLOAT .9 CLUNES DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICE FLOAT .10 WHEEL BARROW RACE .11 HEALTH SERVICE FLOAT .12 PREPARING HEALTH SERVICE FLOAT .13 CLUNES LIONS CLUB FLOAT .14 A UTE WITH PEOPLE AND FRUIT FLOAT .15 MT CAMERON FIRE TRUCK .16 CLUNES GARDEN CLUB MARCHING WITH FLOWERS AND WHEEL BARROWS .17 MEMBERS OF THE BOWLING CLUB ON A TRUCK .18 CDAS FLOAT .19 M FAWCETT ON A MECHANICAL HORSE .20 PEOPLE IN FRASER STREET AT THE GOLD FESTIVAL .21 MARCHING FIRE BRIGADE .22 PEOPLE LINING FRASER STREET, WAITING FOR THE PARADE .23 CLUNES DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FLOAT .24 PHOTOGRAPH OF VINTAGE CAR RALLY 2/2001 .25 MINERS WALK TO CLUNES .26 A GROUP OF PEOPLE SOCIALISING .27 PHOTOGRAPH OF PEOPLE AT "BACK TO CLUNES EASTER 1982" .25 WRITTEN ON BACK: JUDITH FAWCETT (BACK), ALISON HULL, JOSIE SEERS, JO BIDWELLgold festival, back to clunes 1982, miners walk, vintage car rally -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Uniting Church Archives, Orrong Road, 78-66, Elsternwick
Six documents including plan and correspondence between Elsternwick Methodist Church, Public Health Department and Beddoe Pty Ltd concerning the application to make alterations and additions including the erecting of a brick kindergarten from 30/07/1937 to 03/03/1939.elsternwick methodist church, orrong road, beddoe pty ltd., halls, kindergarten, robinson c.h., briggs james r., beddoe f.g., charlesworth a.c., methodist church trust, town clerks, hoddle street -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Country Women's Association of Victoria, Handbook of Country Crafts, 1973
The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country. The members achieved these aims by being involved in handcrafts of all kinds.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.The book has a cover with Autumn colours of flowers in a vase with the title in block letters of pale yellow. It has 47 pages bound by 2 staples. The crafts involve the use of plants in creating decorations.tawonga. country woman's association of australia. crafts. plant crafts.c.w.a. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Nicolorvue, Eureka Stockade Reserve Swimming Pool, c1982
The Eureka Swimming Pool is now on the site of the pool depicted. Swimming was first approved on this site at the former Lake Elsworth 1932, before it was transformed into a pool and opened in 1935. The swimming pool was used by the public until it was closed in 1964 due to health and safety concerns.Two colour postcards relating to the Eureka Stockade Reserve. .1) Eureka Pre-Olympic Swimming Pool .2) Eureka Stockade Lily and and Begonia House.eureka stockade, eureka swimming pool, swimming, pool, pre-olympic, lake elsworth -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Staff Resources, VIOSH: List of Staff - VIOSH Australia, University of Ballarat, 1997
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Document lists the staff at the University of Ballarat who are on the VIOSH Australia Staff. The position within VIOSH and their qualifications are listed. Steve Cowley - Director and Courses Administrator; John Knowles - Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator; Thomas Mitchell - Lecturer and Research Officer; David Borys - Lecturer and Course Co-ordinator, Graduate Diploma OHM; Yvonne Ross - Liaison Officer and Health and Safety Officer; Dianne Elshaug - Administration Officer, Information and Student Liaison Officer; John Culver - Lecturer and Research Officer; Philip Royce - University Health and Safety Advisor.Three printed sheets - A4. Profiles of eight people with photographs.Names, qualifications, teaching position.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, university of ballarat, visor staff, steve cowley, john knowles, thomas mitchell, david borys, yvonne ross, dianne elshaug, john culver, philip royce, director, course administrator, lecturer, research officer, course co-ordinator, administration officer, liaison officer, university health and safety advisor, student liaison officer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newsletter, Shire of Diamond Valley, Valley Views: Newsletter of the Shire of Diamond Valley. March/April 1993, 1993_03
Local news from the Shire of Diamond Valley 1993. Includes plans for a swimming pool for the Civic area; extension to the Diamond Valley Library; extended hours for Maternal and Child Health centres; entertainment in the Shire; radio station Plenty Valley fm; and, treatment for headlice.Newspaper, 8p., green and black text, black and white images. 2 copiesshire of diamond valley, swimming pools greensborough, diamond valley library, plenty valley fm -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Country Women's Association of Victoria, Victoria C.W.A. / For Country and City Women
Historical: This book covers all aspects of the C.W.A. including its history. The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country .Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced, would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having had an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Small 17 page book with white cardboard cover and green writing. Pages are held together with 2 staples. Cover: "The Country Women's Association / of Victoria Inc. / For Country and City Women / Victoria (with logo underneath) Address and contact details beneathcountry women's association of victoria. c.w.a.. tawonga.