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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St Patricks Church Residence 2000 -- 2 Photos -- Coloured
Six photos of the exterior and interior of Thomas Kinsella's past residence in grounds of St Patrick's Catholic Church taken 2000. The house "Donanore" was built in 1900 by Thomas Kinsella and was the family residence for many years. The Stawell news of 26.1.1924 reported the arrival of nuns from the order of Sisters of Joseph. The nuns resided in the house for many years. Three of the six photos are of the interior. One of the front door surrounded by stained glass windows. Another a detail of an external door. The third a view of a statue at the end of the hallway. The photos are in Album 2 p. 52 & 53.Six colour photos taken in 2000 of "Donanore" Tomas Kinsella's residence in the grounds of St Patrick's Catholic Church. Three different views of the house and three photos of the interior entrance and hallway. The house is a red brick house with grey trim and a verandah out the front with a slate roof. stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr “Brickie” Thomas & Mrs Thomas nee Unknown of Clifton Ave -- 4 Photos
Mr. “Brickie” Thomas of Clifton Ave and his wife. (4 snaps). Mr. Thomas was affectionally know as Bricky Thomas. He and his wife were early Stawell resident of 17 Clifton Ave. Stawell. Mrs. Pickering sister (Vera Perry) cared for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in their later years. Four photographs, three are of an elderly gentleman with a white beard and the fourth of a woman seated in a long dress. The elderly man is seated beside a two-tiered cake on a table and holding what looks to be another cake. 1. Grandpa Thomas. 2. Grandpa Thomas. The man Vera (Perry) worked for. 3. Grandpa Thomas (known as bricky Thomas). They lived in Clifton Ave. 4. Great Grandma Thomas Since the 8th Dec 1923. stawell -
National Wool Museum
Functional object - Wool Winder, pre. 1950
Originating from Scotland pre-1950, this wool winder is ornately decorated featuring a male figure at its peak and a cherub at its base. Wool Winders are practical objects typically with minimal decoration; however, Wool Winders with ornate design features do exist. Scrimshaw (whale ivory) was a popular choice of material in the 18th and 19th century. It is smooth, preventing yarn from getting caught when unwinding, as well as having artistic beauty. Wool winders require a heavy base, as to not topple over when in use. It is popular to decorate these bases on more elaborate winders, such as shown in this example. The bows featured to tie the wood segments together is another feature of more elaborate models of wool winders, also highlighted in this example. This winder began life in the possession of Annie Crawford. The Crawford name has a strong connection with the town of Paisley, Scotland, and its Woollen Mills. The Crawford name can be seen working at the Woollen Mills in the 1851 Scotland Census, with Robert and his brother’s James and John working as Wool dyers. Their father Alexander also worked as a Loom Weaver. The winder immigrated with Annie when she, her husband and 3 children travelled to Australia, ready to start a new life. Most of their possessions were left behind in Scotland. This winder accompanied the family on their journey; so it stands to reason that the winder was special to them. Annie Crawford passed the winder onto her eldest daughter Joan Crawford. Joan did not have any children and so she passed the winder onto the eldest female grandchild, Fiona Crawford. Fiona Crawford continued the connection of the Crawford name with textiles, with an exhibition titled "When you go looking for me, I am not there". Utilising medieval embroidery tradition of ‘Punto Assisi, the exhibition was a reflection on the lack of women recorded in history, particularly their contribution to the domestic arts. Her work investigates both the absence of women while also honouring the unknown female makers of this now highly desired art. The Wool Winder was donated to the National Wool Museum in 2021 by Dianne Crawford, the sister of Fiona Crawford. Umbrella swift style wool winder made of metal, wood, and ribbon. Decorated at its highest point with a sculpted man standing on one leg, holding what is perhaps a rolled newspaper as though he may be bidding at an auction. Or perhaps he is holding a hank of wool. The man stands upon a three-tier platform of decreasing size and design which leads to the central metal shaft. At the base, the winder is decorated with an engraved cherub. Both figures have a small hole in one of their hands, indicating that they originally held something. Unfortunately, it is not known what this is. From the central metal shaft, this winder has 2 rows of 6 arms radiating out. These arms cross in the middle to form an X. These arms are also connected horizontally with additional arms which cross. This all forms an intricate web design, tied together with ribbon. The size of the web these arms create is adjustable, to accommodate yarns of different length. Beneath the second row of arms is a locking screw which holds this row at the desired height and width. This entire top section, beginning at the central metal shaft, can be unscrewed from its base for easier storage. The base begins in a wooden circular shape growing into a smaller ornately designed raise on which the cherub sits. From the head of the cherub the central metal shaft begins.paisley, scotland, wool winder, immigration -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Wedding dress and petticoat, approx 1930's
Dress worn by Bette Jones sister. Petticoat probably made 60's to 80's as zip dates from this eraCream machine lace long sleeved wedding dress with faggotted collar from 1930s. Thirty eight covered buttons down front from collar to thigh. Three covered buttons on each wrist. Front buttoned opening and wrists bound in georgette. Short train. Petticoat probably made between 60's and 80's judging by zip at back. Straps over shoulders. (see NP2502)costume, female ceremonial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Baby health centre|Mitcham State School No. 2904|Railway revenue at Mitcham, 1929
Three photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health CentreThree photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health Centre; Visit by Hon R.M. Cuthbertson, Assistant Minister for Education to Mitcham State School, M.L.A. Mr E.W. Greenwood; A drop in total revenue at Mitcham Railway Station.Three photocopied articles: Official opening of the Mitcham section of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Baby Health Centreshire of blackburn and mitcham, maternal and child health centres, walker, edgar edwardes, cochrane, stanley, dr, barnett mrs, macartney, sister, maternal health centre, mitcham, mitcham state school, no. 2904, mitcham railway station, cuthbertson, r.m., greenwood, e. w., fenton (mr) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bib
From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue hand stitched square bound at neck edge with white tape and ribbon ties. Three lines of pattern. One has circles one has pink thread and one dark blue thread. The bottom edge is fringed in blue and white thread.costume accessories, children's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - 1960's Dress, 1960s
Worn by sister of Cecilia during the 1960s. Nylon fabric was a popular option to cotton.1960s Black dress for day wear. Dress has w2white stripes and a wide border of paisley design and three smaller bands of floral design. A zip fastener extends from neck edge to below the waist.Osti Australia Arnelcostume, female -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Stanistreet House - Bathing Newborn
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.Sister Valda Doble and Nurse Julie Priest - Bathing Newborn BBH Stanistreet House Nr J Priest Sr v Doble - Aulsebrook & Martin Photographers 311 Williamson Street Bendigo Ph 43 5626ndns, nursing training, nursing education equipment -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Sr Betty Kentish - Tutor
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.Sister Betty Kentish (now Mrs Every) Standing at net on tennis court with racquet in hand - Tutor NDSNndns, nursing training, nursing education equipment -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Training School 16
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 -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - 2 NDSN staff members
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 two NDSN staff members Sisters Margot Scott and Amy Pendlebury. Square format B&W photographSisters Margot Scott and Amy Pendlebury.ndsn, nursing -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NDSN Nancy Long & Margot Scott
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 two NDSN staff members Sisters Margot Scott and Miss Long. Informal outside photograph on the steps of Lister House with the lions. Portrait format B&W photographSisters Margot Scott and Miss Long.ndsn, nursing -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Lecture room Sister (Peg) W Donohoe
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 -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Two Tutor Sisters
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 photo of two Tutor Sisters in uniform on steps of lister HouseSr Scott Sr Donohoe -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Nurses at 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.Photocopy of a photo of third year nurses at Lister House. Lecturer Sister Peg O'Donohoe. third year nurses at lister house, with tutor sister peg o'donohoe -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NDSN Presentaion to Lou Pocock, 1980s
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.NDSN Presentaion to Lou Pocock Theatre Sister by the Dean Mr Sid Gerry.ndsn, nursing, lister house bendigo, lou pocock -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Preliminary Training School 40
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.Preliminary training School black and white photo - School 40 - 13 students and 1 tutor sister- 8th October, 1958Photo of Preliminary Training School 40- 13 nurses in uniform and 1 tutor sister - 8th October, 1958. One black and white negative of photo as above. -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo of first year nurses
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 photo of 16 nurses and two Tutor Sisters - Preliminary Training School nurses - School 44. 30th October 1959. Copy of original. -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo of nurses at 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 photo of 17 nurses and Tutor Sister. Photo backed on to Masonite board - tacked on at each corner.Adhesive label dislodged. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Sepia phtograph/postcard, Unknown
WWII historical significancePortrait of Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE (1915 - 2000)Vivian Bullwinkel, a Second World War army nursing sister, is best known as the sole survivor of the infamous Banka Island massacre, in which 21 of her colleagues were killed by Japanese troops. Her courage while a prisoner pf the Japanese for over three and a half years exemplified the bravery of Australian women in war, and her distinguished postwar career was marked by many humanitarian achievements. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Maggs family
Black & white photograph of three women. Inscription. To dear Albert Maggs, with love and best wishes with a safe return, from sisters and mother. B.A.Maggs, Main rd, Ringwood.Evelyn & Grandma & Chrissie (Harriet)maggs, mrs, evelyn, harriet, clothing and dress -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Nazareth House, Ballarat
nazareth House was founded in 1888.Black and whote image of a three storey building known as Nazareth House run by the Sisters of Nazareth.nazareth house, ballarat, orphanage, catholic, sisters of nazareth, residential care, architecture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Nazareth House, Ballarat, 11/01/2016
Nazareth House was founded in 1888. This photograph was taken at the time of the Royal Commission into Institution Child Sex Abuse and the residency of Bishop Mulkearns. The ribbons were highlighting the concept of 'No more silence'.Colour photograph of a three storey building known as Nazareth House run by the Sisters of Nazareth. nazareth house, ballarat, orphanage, catholic, sisters of nazareth, residential care, ribbons, architecture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Nazareth House, Ballarat, 11/01/2016
Nazareth House was founded in 1888. This photograph was taken at the time of the Royal Commission into Institution Child Sex Abuse and the residency of Bishop Mulkearns. The ribbons were highlighting the concept of 'No more silence'.Colour photograph of a three storey building known as Nazareth House run by the Sisters of Nazareth. nazareth house, ballarat, orphanage, catholic, sisters of nazareth, residential care, ribbons, architecture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Clare Gervasoni, Nazareth House, Ballarat, 11/01/2016
Nazareth House was founded in 1888. This photograph was taken at the time of the Royal Commission into Institution Child Sex Abuse and the residency of Bishop Mulkearns. The ribbons were highlighting the concept of 'No more silence'.Colour photograph of a three storey building known as Nazareth House run by the Sisters of Nazareth. nazareth house, ballarat, orphanage, catholic, sisters of nazareth, residential care, ribbons -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rail Splitters, early 1900s
Postcard with title RAIL SPLITTERS printed on the front showing three men and a boy at a large, sawn tree. They all have implements used for cutting and sawing. There is a long gun leaning on the front of the felled tree. The postcard was written by Fred Dorey and sent to his sister Mary.in 1905.POSTCARD MT. DANDENONG SERIES Handwritten in black ink on back: Miss M Dorey 35 Smith Street Fitzroy Mt Dandenong 22.10.05 Dear Mary Write & let us know if you know this photo. Mrs Grant is getting a big boarding house up and Mrs Keys is going put up a new house hoping you are well I remain Your truly Fred fred dorey, mary dorey, tree, rail splitters, wood chop -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photo of six people
Black and white photo of six people. Back row: Syd Rosewarne, Reg Cambridge, Nancy Gullick (sister of Reg Cambridge) Front row: Mrs Rosewarne Snr, Mrs Eva Clements Snr, Mrs Iris Berry Photo taken in Mills Rd, (now Belgrave-Hallam Rd), Belgrave South in 1958. Mr & Mrs Rosewarne purchased the house next to Wahroonga (cnr Mills Rd & Cambridge St) from Mr & Mrs Palethorpe. The property was originally owned by Mr & Mrs Arthur Clement. Cambridge St is named after Reg Cambridge. The photo is taken outside. There is a large water tank on a stand in the background. The three women in the front row are seated and Mrs Clements has her arms around Mrs Rosewarne and Mrs Berry. -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 01.05.1974
This black and white photograph is taken in the Education Department at Western General Hospital. Sr, Nan Deakin is a Nurse Educator with RDNS and is giving a lecture about District Nursing to hospital student nurses before each nurse goes to RDNS Centres. This lecture prepares each nurse before she goes out for a week with an RDNS Sister to visit patients who are receiving nursing care in their home.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 a 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 District field experience with RDNS.This black and white photograph shows the back view of three rows of hospital student nurses in their white uniforms and caps, sitting at small tables facing toward, on the left, Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Nurse Educator, Sister Nan Deakin, and their hospital Tutor Sister who is wearing her white uniform. The Sisters are standing in front of a large blackboard at the rear of the photograph facing the group. A smaller blackboard is attached to the wall to the left. On the right, the Tutor Sister has short dark curly hair and is standing side-on turned toward Sr. Deakin who is to her left. Sr. Deakin has short dark straight hair; is wearing glasses; and is wearing her RDNS uniform of a light grey skivvie under a darker V neck tunic style frock. She has her hands crossed and is holding sheets of paper in her right hand. There is a dark table to her left with a book and a short collapsible lectern on it. To the left of that is a row of short wooden cupboards and above that an open window with a horizontal striped curtain on the far end. The metal framed tables in front of the nurses have white wooden tops and have books, papers, pens and rulers on them.Barry Sutton MA 75royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns education, western general hospital students, sister nan deakin -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, c.1956
This photograph is taken in the bedroom of the man's home in the suburbs of Melbourne. It depicts one of the types of nursing care given by Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) Sisters in the community. The Sister is visiting the man's home and is administering an injection which has been ordered by a doctor. Glass syringes were used by the Society until the mid 1960s and were re sterilized for future use. After this time plastic disposable syringes were used.The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later known as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), visited patients in their home and gave best practice care in many fields of nursing and to people of many cultures throughout its 130 years of expansion. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care provided was: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. RDNS provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.On the left of this black and white photograph, is a Melbourne District Nursing Society Sister who is standing side-on and leaning slightly forward as she administers an injection into the right upper arm of a gentleman to her right who is sitting up in bed resting against two white covered pillows. The male patient has short dark hair; is wearing glasses, and is looking up at the Sister. He is wearing a thick grey cardigan over a pale colour pyjama top which has dark piping; the lower part of his body is covered by a dark and light coloured check bed cover. The bed has a solid wooden headrest with a bed lamp attached to its upper right. The Sister who is wearing her uniform grey brimmed hat over her dark short hair, is wearing a white gown over her grey uniform, the collar of which is seen. Three fingers of her left hand are holding back the pushed up sleeve of the man's cardigan and she is holding a white swab between her thumb and first finger. She has a glass syringe resting in her right hand with her thumb and forefinger resting against the lower glass and metal section of the syringe; part of the metal needle is seen, the rest is inserted in the mans upper arm. On the far left of the photograph part of a dressing table mirror can be seen.' Rough Proof' Latrobe Studios Ref No. 59134-8melbourne district nursing service, mdns, royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns - injection -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Family History, Colin & Margaret McKenzie, McKenzie, c.2007
Hector McKenzie and Abigail (nee McLean), his wife, lived at Ullapool on the shores of Lochbroom in the far north-west of Scotland. They were married on 8 March, 1821, and had several children. Three of the children, Murdoch and his two sisters, Isabella and Lexcy, emigrated to Australia from Liverpool on the ship "Hornet" on 29 July, 1854, along with 434 other assisted passengers. They arrived at Geelong on 23 October, 1854. Later, Murdoch married a like-named Margaret McKenzie on 23 May, 1861, and had eight children. At the time as the children were thinking about branching out on their own the Otway forest was surveyed and opened for selection. In 1890/91 Murdoch, a son, Duncan, and a daughter, Abigail, selected blocks at Weeaproinah. McKenzie. Colin and Margaret McKenzie. Self published; Weeaproinah (Vic); 2007(?). 54 p.; Illus; maps. Soft cover. Loose-leaf A4.