Standing proud, still here, the spirit of ten ancestral matriarchs adorned in contemporary ceremonial cloaks. Representing our women past, present and future, her Spirit, our culture, our Country (spelt with a capital for its importance and this is part of First Peoples protocols on acknowledging Country, our strength, our resilience and healing towards a sustainable future). Waa the Crow Totem Cloak (Waa represents our ancestors watching over us). Waa and all the birds get their names by the sounds the bird makes.Blue feather motif with blue star background on outer clock, blue and black feather design in lining. Solid black trimming. Cloak is machine sewn and handstitched with hand stitching on shoulder seam.deanne gilson, wadawurrung dja, first nations art, cloak

Embroidered inen table mat with blue straight edging along the top and blue scalloped edging along the bottom edge. There is a brown embriodered bowl with blue and pink flowers and green leaves at the bottom.household textiles, hand towels

Northern District School of Nursing nurse's base uniform 1950s - 70sTwo white caps without frill denotes first year nurse. Three white caps with frill denotes 2nd year nurse. Two white caps with blue stripe above frill denotes 3rd year nurse. One white cap with brown stripe above frill denotes third year after uniform changed in July 1974.Brown stripe cap has 'Leung BBH' on central mitre in black marking pen. One blue stripe cap has 'Kelly" ? and 'NTI along central mitre. A second blue stripe cap has 'Freeman' in black marking pen on LHS mitre. One white frill cap has 'M.S.Anderson", a second white frill cap had 'N.T.' in marking pen and a button affixed to the central mitre. A third white frill cap has an embroidered name strip with 'K. Woodman in blue and 'B.B.H.' in black marking pen on the central mitre. One plain white cap has jumbled marking pen lettering 'NT 2NT3 NT3 on bottom RHS and a buttonhole to top of each mitre. A second plain wite cap has a buttonhole to top of each mitre.nurses uniform, northern district school of nursing, cap

The photograph is taken at Western General Hospital. Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Nurse Educator, Sister Nan Deakin, after teaching the RDNS Community Nursing Education program to the Western General's two Student nurses is introducing them to Sister Ellen Anderson, Supervisor of the RDNS Footscray Centre. Sr. Anderson will arrange for the Students to go on District nursing visits with RDNS Trained nurses (Sisters) from Footscray Centre who administer nursing care in the community. Sister Deakin is wearing the RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a blue/grey V neck tunic style frock made of herringbone winter material. Sister Anderson is wearing the RDNS summer uniform of a white short sleeve blouse under a royal blue V neck tunic style frock. The RDNS logo is seen on the upper left on both uniforms.During their training, Student nurses from several hospitals either attended the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Education Department, or, a RDNS Nurse Educator travelled to the appropriate hospital’s Education Department to educate the Trainees on District nursing through the RDNS Community Nursing Program. Following the lectures Students went to an RDNS Centre and each Student accompanied a Trained nurse (Sister) for a week observing and gaining knowledge of all facets of nursing care in the home. This gave them an insight into the home conditions and situations patients faced after discharge from hospital. During 1971 there were 584 student nurses who received field experience with RDNS. From its inception as Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), in 1885, their Trained nurses (Nurses) worked in specific areas, 'districts'. The first Nurse worked east and west, between Victoria Parade and Flinders Street and, north and south, between Spencer Street and Spring Street. When a second Nurse was employed they divided this area at Elizabeth Street so each Nurse could attend to patients in the same area giving continuity of care. As the Society expanded, becoming Melbourne District Nursing Service, then, with Royal patronage, Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) many Centres were opened throughout the Melbourne Metropolitan area and outer suburbs. The District nurse's areas (districts) grew and were divided within Shire boundaries for e.g. Knox 1, Knox 2, Knox 3, Knox 4, within the area of the Shire of Knox. A map covering the Centre’s Districts was attached to a wall, and its different colour pins identified streets where patients lived who were currently receiving nursing care from the RDNS Trained nurses (Sisters) working in these areas (districts).On the far left of this black and white photograph is a male Student nurse, who has collar length, straight dark hair. He is wearing his hospital uniform of white trousers and top. To his right, is a Student nurse who is wearing her white nursing cap, with motif in the centre front, over her long drawn back dark hair. and her short sleeve uniform checked frock, with white two breasted buttons down it, and with white collar and cuffs. A nursing watch is attached to its upper left. Both are standing in the dark framed doorway of a room and are looking to the right and smiling at Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Nurse Educator, Sister Nan Deakin. She has short dark hair; is wearing glasses, and is wearing her RDNS uniform of a light grey skivvie under a darker V neck tunic style frock. To the right of her, is RDNS Sister Ellen Anderson who has short curly dark hair and is wearing her RDNS uniform of a white short sleeve blouse, under a dark V neck tunic style frock. They are standing side-on facing the Students. Barry Sutton MA 78royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns education, western general hospital students, sister nan deakin, sister ellen anderson

Miss Mary Evans is the Director of Nursing of Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). RDNS changed its uniform style and colour some time in 1971 and this 1972 photograph of the Sisters shows them wearing the new winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a V neck tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter material, with the RDNS insignia on the upper left, and a beret style hat of the same material. The hat was worn on official occasions. Miss Evans is wearing her uniform of a grey blouse and a skirt and long V neck jacket made of the same blue/grey herringbone winter material worn by the Sisters. The photograph is taken on the steps of RDNS Headquarters, 452 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne. Part of the white building is seen either side of the steps, and behind the Sisters the wooden and glass panel door is seen.From its earliest years when Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) began to wear uniforms the chosen colour was grey, though the style changed throughout the years as fashions changed from the late 1800s through to the 1970s. Their Trained nurses (Nurses) firstly wore long grey frocks and later a white collar, cuffs and white belt was added, and on their head they wore a white cap with a long white tail hanging from the centre back. When bicycles were introduced the headgear changed to a white pith helmet adorned with a red Maltese cross in the centre front. This was held on with a veil going over the hat and tied under the chin. Over the years there were complaints that the veils became wet in the rain and they asked for a change of uniform, but this did not happen until 1921. Twelve years later the Trained nurses (Sisters) complained their skirts became wet when riding their bicycles in the rain and asked, when raining, to be able to wear breeches and gaiters. This was granted provided they wore aprons when attending patients. It was not long before the uniform changed to a shorter length grey frock, red cardigan, grey coat and grey brimmed hat; later changed to a peaked grey hat. In 1966 MDNS were granted Royal patronage. Now as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Sisters Liz Thomson and Bev Armstrong, in 1971, designed a new uniform and the colour was changed. By 1972 the Sisters were wearing the new winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a V neck tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter material with the RDNS insignia on the upper left, and a beret style hat of the same material. In summer the uniform became a royal blue V neck tunic style frock, with the RDNS insignia on the upper left, worn over a short sleeve white blouse. A royal blue peaked hat with the RDNS insignia in the centre front was worn at first and then only worn on official occasions. This uniform was worn until changed to a corporate style in the mid 1980s,Black and white photograph of Miss Mary Evans of the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), with a group of RDNS Sisters standing, in twos, down the steps outside part of a white painted.building. They are wearing their winter uniforms of a grey V neck tunic style frock worn over a lighter grey skivvie. They are all wearing the matching grey beret style hat. The RDNS insignia is seen on the upper left of their uniforms and in the centre front of their hats. Some of the Sisters are partly hidden. L-R Back row - Sisters: Barbara Watson, who has blonde hair and Judy Peter who has darker hair. The next row down is - Betty McDonald, who has short dark hair and Fonce Hoey, who has curled hair. The next row down is V. Sheehan with dark curly hair, Miss Mary Evans, with dark curled hair and M. Lambert with dark curled hair. Front row - A. Tyler, who is wearing glasses and has short dark hair and Mary Gawith with short dark curled hair. She is wearing below the knee black boots.Photographer stamp. Quote No. LA 3melbourne district nursing society, mdns, royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns uniform, miss mary evans, sister barbara watson, sister judy peter, sister betty mcdonald, sister fonce hoey, sister v sheehan, sister h. lambert, sister a. tyler, sister mary gawith

An Army Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a light blue, dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: 1939 / 1945 BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VIburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two

Foreign exchange slip issued by the Commonwealth bank of Australia Bendigo Branch and used by F.G.Davey to exchange English pound to Australian Pounds. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410538 RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Proforma D 169978 on blue A5 sized paper in blue ink, hand written details completed in blackHand written details in black inkforeign exchange, pounds

This blazer was worn by Helen Veitch while a student at Ballarat Teachers' College. She attended Urquhart Street Primary School and Ballarat High School. The first school she taught at was Wedderburn Primary School Grades 1 and 2 (46 students). She also taught at wendouree West , Urquhart Street and Pleasant Street Primary Schools. Helen Veitch married Max Bennett on 16 April 1965, and she died on 18 April 1979.Blue woollen blazer with blue braid and pocket with Ballarat Teachers' College logo. The blazer was worn by Helen Veitch.ballarat teachers' college, blazer, helen veitch

Book with blue cloth covered spine and cardboard covers. Text and graphics in gold, brown, dark blue and faun.portland free library, armed forces, the royal navy

Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Headmaster / Principal - Mr. Richard Thomson.Edited by Margaret Willimott.40 pages, blue cover, Title "Renaissance 1991" in blue ink. Contains text, graphics and class photos. greensborough secondary college

History of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club celebrates the first fifty years (1945-1995) of the largest surf life saving club in Victoria. The book features historic photographs of the surf club and the famed Torquay Surf Beach on Victoria rugged Surf Coast. The book also features chapters on the historic, cultural, social and competitive areas within the club.This bok is significant because it represents the first official history of one of the largest and most influential surf life saving clubs in Australia.Blue leather hardback book with gold lettering on blue representing the colours of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club. Authors name - Ken Pollardbells beach, torquay surf life saving club, d s club, peter troy, vic tantau, terry wall, ken pollard, torquay surf beach, pioneer surfers, jim wall, dick garrard, sprint walker, owen yateman, alan coulson, ron hussey, joe sweeney, sharon heathcote, ray brewin, frances murphy, bryan hayden

Brought to the Ovens Goldfields by Chinese men working in the area in the 19th century. Most likely made in China.Aldo Gios recorded the location of where most of the pieces in this collection were found. Some maps drawn by Aldo Gios also give more detail. This detail is rare, as most pieces of broken crockery were discarded and complete items were usually collected with no thought to recording the location they came from. Part of one of the largest collections of Chinese ware found in the Upper Ovens area and the only one recording the location where found.Porcelain food bowl, celadon glaze, Chinese. Blue floral design on outer surface, blue lines inside.chinese, bowl, goldfields, gios, tableware, glaze, porcelain, buckland, celadon

Voorraadpot made in Rotterdam by JM de Hoop and son. Used for storing preserved food eg. sauerkraut.Grey stoneware pot, amphora shape, blue ring above written inscription, two handles with blue markings. JM de Hoop & Zoon Rotterdam. On opposite side, circular brand with Fabrieks Merk depicting hope and anchorkeulse pot, storage pot

Medal awarded to mothersMetal blue & silver medal. Swastika in the centre surrounded by "Der Deutschen Mutter". Blue and white ribbon attached16 December 1938. Signature illegiblenumismatics, medals, military

The school magazine, published at the end of each year. Contains reports from principal, sports results and academic awards. Also includes some student work.Printed soft cover book. Pale blue card cover with navy blue print. 18 p.: ill.williamstown high school, high tide

Small triangular banner with small badge attached Dark blue with coat of arms in gold and lettering in light blueBadge - 22 RSU, RAAF 1943-1945 Pennant- RAAFpennant, raaf

Light blue card with blue print and handwriting. The warrant has both the Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Rays emblems on it."Mrs Win Mountford" "Chief Ray" "Wisteria [Hampton Sen]" "379" "Bruce R Rollins" "21st February 1964 12th March 1965 17th March 1967 Patricia Arthur I.P.SCR."methodist girls' comradeship "wisteria" no 379, win mountford, russell collins, patricia arthur, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, bruce r rollins chief director

Light blue card with blue print and handwriting. The warrant has both the Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Rays emblems on it."Miss Jan Woolhouse" "Chief Ray" Ringwood Junior Rays" "384" "20-4-64 B.L. 22.3.65 MT 28.3.66 MT 20.3.67 MT 4.3.68 MT" "Bruce R Rollins"methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, jan woolhouse, methodist girls' comradeship ringwood junior rays, bruce r rollins chief director

Light blue card with blue print and handwriting. The warrant has both the Methodist Girls' Comradeship and Rays emblems on it."Mrs R Grose" "Chief Ray" "Shepparton Junior" "John W Goodluck" "30-3-63 21-9-63 CMR"methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, mrs r grose, john w goodluck chief director, methodist girls' comradeship shepparton junior rays

Blue felt banner with gold and blue screen printing of MOK symbol. The banner is on a rod and has gold fringing."METHODIST ORDER OF KNIGHTS HIGH COURT VICTORIA AND TASMANIA" methodist order of knights, methodist order of knights high court victoria & tasmania

Blue felt banner with gold and blue screen printing of MOK symbol. The banner is on a rod and has gold fringing."METHODIST ORDER OF KNIGHTS NTH. FITZROY COURT EPWORTH. No.100" methodist order of knights, methodist order of knights nth fitzroy court epworth no 100, court epworth no 100

See 359Glazed mosaic tile - pale blue background with pattern in centre of dark blue and green on white outlined in black.ceramics, earthenware