Used in the hospital setting as general kitchen ware. For patients and staff in dining rooms. Stainless steel selected due to robust nature. Reflects an earlier era before individual serves, bulk sugar being the only availability.Significant as it is reflective of an earlier era and a somewhat expensive and decorative piece that is no longer in use in society.Stainless steel sugar bowl with single hinge lid with single knob and two oval like handles, on opposite sides, Bell like in shape. Cutout in lid for spoon location is representative of a rectangular shape.Embossed on lid "R.G.H.H". Embossed on bottom "EXHIBIT/ E.R.N.S.AS"sugar bowl, stainless steel, kitchen ware, repatriation general hospital heidelberg

Handed out to patients and visitors to commemorate the visit of her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Victoria in 1954 and in particular the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. This brought much excitement to the patients at Heidelberg.Recognises a significant Royal visit to Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Acknowleges the role of the Hospital in the treatment of War Veterans to receive such a visit and World War II had ceased in 1945, only nine years earlier.Blue cardboard folder of 4 sides, with a single fold containing 1 photo and inscription. Photo is of Queen Elizabeth sitting down and Prince Phillip standing to the left of her in front of a fireplace, with commemorative acknowledgement of the visit.Page 1 shows the Commonwealth Emblem with the words "Royal Visit 1954" inscribed under it. Page 2 has the inscription " Memento of the Visit of Her Majesty and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria 24th February, 1954 to 9th March, 1954 presented by the Repatriation Commission" over a crown and the letters EIIRbritish royalty, 1954, 1954 royal visit, royal visit australia, memento, australian coat of arms

Jacket provided as standard issue by the Australian Government for Defence Forces.Green woolen long sleeved uniform jacket with metal buttons, belt and colour patch on sleeveName label reads: P.J. Daywwii, clothing, colour patch, p.j. day

Worn by nursing staff during World War II.A nursing group than came into being during the War. Over time the position evolved into one of a Nursing Aide.Voluntary Aid Detachment long sleeve cotton dress and fine sewn scarf, both with red cross emblem.Label reads: NF 480571 RIXON G. Scarf label reads: V.383-1944 / MADE IN AUSTRALIAuniform, nurses, world war ii

Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Khaki Great Coat. Double breasted, calf length with brass epaulettes and sewn shoulder patches for the Corp and crown with Southern Cross below.Shoulder patch reads:ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY / MEDICAL CORPSroyal australian army medical corps, uniforms, wwii, world war two, second world war

WWII jacket. Two medal bars above breast pocket. Rising Sun badge on each lapel. Brass buttons. Metal belt. Epaulettes on each shoulder, one with Crown Badge. wwii, clothing, ribbon bar, rising sun badge

Army Uniform from the Vietnam War era.Representative of the era. Massed produced by the Australian Government.Uniform comprises Jacket (.1) Pants (.2) and Tie (.3) . Khaki wool. Button up trousers. Jacket has Royal Australian Engineers badge on shoulder, gold buttons on epaulettes.Label reads: Buckleys & Nunn Ptd Ltd / Melbourne. Handwritten: Chappelluniform, army, vietnam

World War II Air Force Great Coat. Standard issue uniform for cold weather.Great Coat - Airforce WWII 1943 Double breasted navy coat. Black plastic buttons with eagle motif.wwii, clothing, eagle

Awarded to staff who had successfully competed the ICU hospital based courseBadge (.1) and proof (.2) specific to Operating Theatre Staff at Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg. Silver enamel sheid-shapped badge with red ribbon top and edge with Australian Coat of Arms in centre with blue logo and word 'Heidelberg'. Brass proof of the same badge used in its manufacture.Reads: OPERATING THEATRE / HEIDELBERG / REPATRIATION GENERAL HOSPITALbadge, staff, education

Used as an award and identifer for persons making blood donations.Oval shaped badge, gold with Australian Coat of Arms, Repatriation branding from the era and fastening pin on the back.Badge centre reads: REPATRIATION. Badge Edge Reads: REPATRIATION BLOOD DONOR.blood donor, community, australian coat of arms

Awarded to Volunteers during the 1990'sAwarded in the lead up period to the amalgamation of Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Austin Hospital on 1 April 1995. The logo displayed was created around 1990 to prepare the hospital for the coming challenges.Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Volunteer Badgebadge, volunteers, award

Repatriation General Hospital Nursing Aide Badge. Silver enamel oval-shapped badge with blue ribbon top with Australian Coat of Arms in centre. Rear fastening and small safety chain.Red bar reads: Nursing Aiderepatriation commission logo, staff, nursing

Repatriation General Hospital Intensive Care Badge. Silver enamel sheid-shaped badge with red ribbon top and edge with Australian Coat of Arms in centre with blue logo and word 'Heidelberg'. Rear fastener and small safety chain.Australian Coat of Armsrepatriation general hospital heidelberg, icu, staff

Photgraph taken to commemorate the promotion of Neta Meagher to Senior Sister, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg confirmed on 5th December 1953.Black and white photo portrait of nurse in white uniform and headscarf, Neta Meagher, with inset smaller photo of two nurses in garden setting wearing Army uniforms, including Neta, and a typed information card. Black plastic frame with gold border.nursing, neta meagher, ceremonies

RGHH Staff badge created to raise awareness of safety concerns across the hospitalRound yellow badge with black text including R.G.H.H. (Repatriation General Hospital Heidelberg) abbreviation. Horizontal fastener on back.occupational health and safety, ohs, staff training

Manual for nursesSpiral bound blue carboard handbook with black text. Repatriation General Hospital and Australian Coat of Arms on cover.nursing, binder, manual, repatriation general hospital

Procedural manual for nursing staffBlue vinyl folder with Muir Fast metal binder. Gold lettering on front and side.nursing staff, ward, repatriation general hospital heidelberg

Booklet produced with a photo and background information on veterans, so that those who attended the commemorative visit to Gallipoli might get to know their colleagues and those who were looking after them.Recalls 75th Anniversary of the Landing at Gallipoli. Includes information on all participants. Limited printing. Very few in circulation.Blue cardboard cover of booklet with black text and blue tape binding on the spine. Rising Sun emblem at top followed by text: Commemorative Visit To Gallipoli 1990: Who's Who 104 pagesgallipoli, commemoration, 1990

This Red Cross drinking cup is thought to have been used by patients who required assistance to imbibe liquids.White china cup with teapot-like spout and half-enclosed opening on top and small handle on the side adjacent to spout. Gold edge painted detail and red cross on top.Base embossed: MAWpatient care, wwii, second world war

Awarded to Dorothy Maye BuchananCover reads: Commonwealth of Australia / Repatriation Department / Nursing Aide Certificatecertification, repatriation general hospital heidelberg, dorothy buchanan

Souvenir, silver coloured teaspoon with round medallion top with blue edge and white centre, with gold Southern Cross and text for the War Widows and War Mothers Association.cutlery, silverware, commemorative

Metal drinking vessel, a cup with a spout, used to help patients imbibe liquid whilst reclined in bed. Paramount Stainless Ware K.G. Luke Melb Sep 40

Reproduction sepia toned photograph of four uniformed women preparing food in a kitchen. Mounted on foam core board.food preparation, nursing, nutrition

Metal scoop used in industrial kitchen. U shaped utensil with metal handle.Pressed into Handle: M industrial kitchen, metal work, moulding

Metal scoop commonly used in industrial kitchens. U-shaped with handle.On handle base: TAIWANindustrial kitchen, metal, moulding

Book produced to detail Race Day for Royal Visit at Flemington Racecourse, February 1954Limited number of copies availablePrinted booklet with two staple fastening, approx. 40p.Victorian Racing Club Royal Visit Flemington February 27 1954race day, royal visit, flemington, 1954

Shoulder Uniform Flashes issued to Doug Blackney, RSL Representative Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, who was a Queen's Car Attendant for the Visits in 1954.Two embroidered cloth patches (.1) & (.2)Handwritten on back of .2: From DOUGLAS BLACKNEY / (MAJ RETD.)royal visits

Issued to Doug Blackney when he was the Queen's car orderly for the Royal Visit in 1954. Rectangle pre-printed card with hand written name of person issued to. Royal Visit to New South Wales 1954, Official Pass.Handwritten on diagonal, top right corner: QUEEN'S CAR ORDERLYroyal visits, drivers, new south wales

Promotional information of the era to support recruitment.Promotional carboard covered book with printed pages and staple binding, with colour and black and white photographs approx.12p.On back cover are words relating to publishing by the Australian Government Publishing Service Canberra 1974. Photographs by the Australin Information Service.

Produced as an aid to recruitment and nurse training.Promotional printed booklet with black and white photo of a nurse and hospital on cover.nursing, training, education