presentation of certificates of applied science (ambulance) to T (?) O'Loughlan, K (?) Robinson and D. Smith. These were the first ambulance officers to graduate from the new ambulance officers training course. Mr R. W. Purnell, president of the ambulance service, makes the presentation. Source inscription on photograph.Black and white photograph. Three ambulance officers being presented certificates by man in suit.o'loughlan, robinson, d. smith

Victorian Civil Ambulance Service Cricket Club 1929Black and white photograph of group in cricket and ambulance uniforms.Presented to V.B. Trapp esq as a token of esteem from the above club Oct. 1929victorian civil ambulance service, cricket

Names of participants signed on reverse of photograph: Jim Mason, Goulburn Valley, Shepparton Trevor Jobling (?), Murray Valley, Swan Hill Alf Bainbridge (?), Glenelg Ambulance, Hamilton Keith Thomas, Victorian Civil Ambulance Service Ray Harris(?) , W.D.A.S., Horsham Stan Barnes, Geelong & District Ambulance Service Doug Harper (?), North Eastern, Wangaratta Jim Woolgoo (?), Penninsula, Dandenong Morrie Denham (?), St John, Adelaide Geoff Ryan, CVDAS, Bendigo Charlie James, Penninsula, Frankston Terry Edwards, V.C.A.S., Cheltenham Stewart Ferguson, Latrobe Valley, Morwell Ben Kingsley, V.C.A.S. Bert Cluff, Ballarat & District Ambulance Service Charlie Williams, South Gippsland, Korumburra Robert Stewart, V.C.A.S. Jack Bourke, Geelong Harold Berry, Training Officer Faye JamesonBlack and White photograph of ambulance officer trainees

Worn by ambulance officers during rescue operations or other hazardous situations when there was risk of head injury.White plastic helmetCivil Ambulance

This coat would have been part of a St Johns Brigade ambulance uniform. The buttons were made by A J Parkes, who manufactured buttons for the Australian Defence force. A J Parkes began manufacturing plastic injection moulded buttons from the early 1980's which suggests that the coat would have been made and worn during the late 20th century.This item is representative of a particular piece of uniform that would have been worn by a member of the St Johns Ambulance Brigade. It has historic significance as an item dating to the late 20th century which may have been used in the service of wounded military personnel. It also has some areas of staining which could have been coused by contact with blood. This could potentially be useful for scientific research purposes.Off white knee length coat with long sleeves. There is an epoulette on each shoulder and pointed collars. There is a deep waist pocket on either side of the coat. There is one silver plastic button at the top of each pocket. These have the St John Ambulance symbol on the front, which consists of an eight pointed cross, with two very small lions and two very small unicorns nestled in the corners of the cross. These motifs are surrounded by the words "THE ST JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE". The epoulettes are fastened with one identical button each. Underneath each epoulette there is also a clear plastic button attached the shoulder seam. Each sleeve has a 36mm long cuff which is fastened with one St John Ambulance Brigade button each. There are 10 clear plastic buttons that fasten the entire front of the coat. The back has two pleats commencing near the nape of the neck. The back of the collar on the interior seam has a label which has been cut and shows only a small amount of detail. Printed in faded blue on the label is: "E.R. TIMMINS".military, coat, st johns brigade, uniform, ambulance, st johns brigade ambulance, st johns

Held in ambulance stations and taken out when ambulances attended night time jobs. When fitted with barriers these items were heavy. They did not remain long in service and were replaced by the Ever Ready Dolphin brand torch. Source Chas Martin AHSV curatorFlorescent light tube in bronze coloured box. Power on and off buttons at topVIC CIVIL AMBULANCE

created by ambulance officer Lindsay O'Brien to help communicate with non English speaking patientsSpiral bound booklet with Ambulance Service Victoria logo in centreArabic Chinese Greek Italian Russian Turkish Vietnameselindsay o'brien

Signs like this were placed at the front of ambulance stations.Painted sign with white background and red lettering.VICTORIAN CIVIL AMBULANCE SERVICE

ambulance officer Graeme Jenkins (at left) being presented with the National (good conduct and long service) medal.Black and white photograph. Ambulance officer and man in suit with medal.

in 1887 six Ashford Litters were purchased by St John Ambulance Association after Lady Janet Clarke (of Rupertswood) and her friends raised enough money to allow these items to be ordered. These were Victoria's first official ambulances. The litter consisted of a two wheeled undercarriage with elliptical springs which supported a stretcher. It has four legs which support the carriage when stationary but fold up to form handles so that one person could push the machine while another pushed. Four Ashford Litter ambulances were located at the Russell Street, Little Bourke Street, King Street and West Melbourne police stations. Another was located at the Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston Street and from 1896 the sixth was located at the Eastern Hill Metropolitan Fire Brigade station. Initially is was expected that police and fire fighters would take patients to hospitals if required.Two wheeled ambulance cart with sprung wheels.ashford, ashford litter, st john

As St John ambulances are featured in this 1960s accident depiction, the event shown has occurred in either South or Western Australia.Water colour painting. Depicts car accident victim being treated on the road by ambulance officers. Two St John ambulances in scene and police officer (motor cycle branch). Full colour painting.

Program, printed in black on off-white card, for a Street Carnival to aid the AIF Ambulance Appeal, November 1940. Back of card features a signed photograph of Robert Taylor.On photograph on back: "Sincerely, Robert Taylor" and "Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer"carnival, ambulance, aif, street carnival

When he died in 2007, Wally Byrne, left a legacy of public service that many would be proud to emulate. Having served in the Royal Australian Navy in the Pacific during the Second War World War, Wally later joined the Victorian Civil Ambulance as an ambulance officer. In a career that spanned more than 35 years, Wally was based at Lonsdale Street, Latrobe Street and Fairfield. He became Station Officer at the busy Latrobe Street before moving into the Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) system. Promoted to District Officer he became officer in charge of communications and served in this role until his retirement. Chas Martin, one of Wally’s communications staff at Latrobe Street, recalled that Wally was an efficient and well liked manager. He was also a very social person. Having purchased a block of land at Christmas Hills, Wally and his family hosted regular weekend BBQ’s there for his communications staff, other ambulance officers, and their families. Wally’s son Jon, later joined Ambulance Victoria, became a paramedic and now holds a senior role in the organisation. Light green certificate white St John Ambulance logo top left corner.THE VENERABLE ORDER OF THE HOSPITAL OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEM THE PRIORY IN AUSTRALIA

Provides information to ambulance crew responding to a major disaster.White paper with red text. Logos of Hospitals and Charities Commission and Ambulance Service Victoria on front cover.MAJOR DISASTER ROUTINEmass casualty event

Contains names of members of Ambulance Officers on Course 42CA Wooden Plaque with gold coloured individual shields featuring student names and an Ambulance Service Victoria logo.Simply the best

O. Shadlow was superintendent-Secretary of the North Eastern Ambulance Service between October 1952 and June 1978.Black and white photograph of elderly man in ambulance officers uniform. Head and shoulders only.north eastern victoria district ambulance service

Possibly some sort of military ambulance (suggested) by white red cross flag). Possibly used in First World War. Possibly some sort of gear mechanism on right hand wheel.Black and white photograph of hand drawn ambulance something like an Ashford Litter. Ambulance has red cross flag and canvas patient cover fitted (also with re cross symbol).

Created by architects Grant and Associates to show their concept for a new ambulance district headquarters and station in Wangaratta. This building was subsequently built and as of 2015 is still in use.Timber framed water colour showing ambulance station seen from the road. Two cars present and several women and men are walking near the building. Ambulance Service logo has been adhered to the building.north eastern victoria district ambulance service, wangaratta

When he died in 2007, Wally Byrne, left a legacy of public service that many would be proud to emulate. Having served in the Royal Australian Navy in the Pacific during the Second War World War, Wally later joined the Victorian Civil Ambulance as an ambulance officer. In a career that spanned more than 35 years, Wally was based at Lonsdale Street, Latrobe Street and Fairfield. He became Station Officer at the busy Latrobe Street before moving into the Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) system. Promoted to District Officer he became officer in charge of communications and served in this role until his retirement. Chas Martin, one of Wally’s communications staff at Latrobe Street, recalled that Wally was an efficient and well liked manager. He was also a very social person. Having purchased a block of land at Christmas Hills, Wally and his family hosted regular weekend BBQ’s there for his communications staff, other ambulance officers, and their families. Wally’s son Jon, later joined Ambulance Victoria, became a paramedic and now holds a senior role in the organisation. White paper with Victorian Civil Ambulance Service logo top left corner and letterhead at topMR W. BYRNE, 88 ALBERT STREET FOOTSCRAY 3011

A GMC 3500 ambulance owned and operated by the Metropolitan Ambulance Service. It has a 6.5 litre turbo diesel engine built by Mader International, Tasmania. It is a single berth vehicle clinical design module.Four-wheeled vehicle fitted out as an ambulance.Bodywork painted white with red logo and markings. Bonnet painted black. Bumpers are chrome. A strip-light is mounted on roof above front windscreen. Registration number POQ315ambulance, motor vehicle, gmc 3500, metropolitan ambulance service

early vehicle at Myrtleford used as an ambulance and operated by volunteer fire fighters (source information on back of photograph)Black and white photograph. Ambulance truck with canvas cover on back tray and red cross on side.myrtleford

Used at Cowes ambulance station. Part of the Victorian Civil Ambulance Service Country DivisionBrown fibreboard case with carry handle. Full medical contents inside.TRADE SANAX MARK VICTORIAN CIVIL AMBULANCE SERVICE COUNTRY DIVISION COWEScowes

Worn by Air Ambulance Victoria Air Crew.Zip up blue flying suit with Ambulance Service Victoria patches on each shoulder. Pilot wing badge on left breast.ambulance service victoria, air ambulance victoria

Worn by MICA (Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance) Paramedic motorcyclists.Blue button-up motorcycle jacket with a MICA (Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance) Paramedic badge on the top front left hand side. An Ambulance Service Victoria Paramedic badge is attached to the top of each sleeve. The name "Terry" is printed in white stencil letters on the right hand side of the front of the jacket. mica, mobile intensive care ambulance, paramedic, victorian ambulance service, motorcyclist

Ambulance and safety awareness item aimed at school children . Label could be peeled off and used to identify a student’s school books.Adhesive name, subject, grade and school label featuring a twin engine air ambulance aircraftSTOP, THINK AND STAY SAFEpublic relations, marketing

Ambulance and safety awareness item aimed at school children. Label could be peeled off and used to identify a student’s school books.Adhesive name, subject, grade and school label featuring a Bell 205 helicopter ambulance aircraftSTOP, THINK AND STAY SAFEmarketing, public relations

Second World war photograph. Driver is probably a wartime female auxiliary ambulance member.Black and white photograph of ambulance car. Female driver stands at attention while holding the back door open.EASTERN SUBURBS DISTRICT