black and white image. Two storey building, narrow, one arched window and one door. Verandah with lace work. Former building occupied by Dr. Lamsey. On front in pen MP 127, on rear in pen Dr. Lamsey's Rooms, Howard Place. MP 127

William Smellie’s straight forceps are one of the most significant pairs of forceps in the Museum collection. William Smellie (1697– 1763), designed these forceps, which were an improvement on the forceps of that time. These forceps were easier to use being shorter and lighter, particularly in the handles, with pelvic curve shaped blades. He invented a locking device for the two blades. The blades were lined with leather and greased with hog’s lard for the ease of delivery and the greater comfort of the patient, this being in the era prior to an understanding of sepsis and the need for surgical hygiene.Smellie was groundbreaking in his understanding of Childbirth and became an influential teacher of Obstetrics. He diligently studied the birthing process, particularly the descent of the baby’s head down the birth canal. His observations lead to him noting that many deaths occurred because of a lack of understanding of this process and the inappropriate handling of forceps. Smellie is generally given the credit for improving the forceps to make them easier to use and less likely to damage the baby. Smellie’s "Treatise on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery" was published In 1751 and became a widely influential teaching resource. Copies of this birth atlas are held in the Frank Forster Library, RANZCOG. Smellie's obstetric forceps. Iron forceps with traces of leather on the two blades. The blades touch at the tips when the blades are fully closed. The handles have a metal sheet coating and would also have been covered in leather originally. There is a notch at the centre to lock the blades in place. Noneobstetric delivery, william smellie

Clothing. Curved headpiece in net, on a wire frame, with an elastic cord to pass round the back of the head, to hold in place. Frame has two scallops, giving the effect of a heart shape. Frame covered in net, and decorated with waxed orange blossoms and buds, and small waxed leaves.costume, female ceremonial, wedding headpiece

A black and white photograph of - With the "directional stakes" in place, Capt Tony Eaton, Kirribilli, NSW, the 1st ATF Artillery Intelligence Officer about to take a compass reading of the incoming direction of a NVA/VietCong 107mm rocket, watched by Sgt Paul butcher (29th march 1969)photograph, capt tony eaton, 107mm rocket, 1st atf base, artillery intelligence officer, sgt paul butcher, nva/vc, luscombe airfield, gibbons collection catalogue

Blue card certificate with gold border and the emblems of MGC and MOK. The certificate was awarded to Court "United Junior" North Williamstown fro equal first place F.L.Nunn Trophy. 1956 Efficiency Competition for Pages. Signed by Horrie Sedgeman, Grand Esquire.. 14th December 1956."Horrie Sedgeman"methodist order of knights, court united junior north williamstown, f l nunn triphy, 1956 efficiency competition for pages, horrie sedgman, horrie sedgeman grand esquire

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages have been ignored or suppressed in the education system for generations. Recently this has changed and Aboriginal languages are now being taught at various levels in many places. This book aims to promote discussion and sharing of ideas between existing programs.b&w photographs, tableseducation, bilingual, study and teaching

Invitation was sent to all the members of Slovenian Club Melbourne and friends.An important event for the Slovenians, who wished to have as many interactions with other SloveniansInvitation to the outing to Mt Macedon, Victoria on Sunday, February 22nd, 1959. The invitation tells of the meeting place in front of the State Cinema on Flinders Street, from where the buses will take the Slovenians and friends via Diggers Rest, Gisborne to village Macedon and than to Mt Macedon.Hand drawn illustration of trees, title and typed textinvitation, slovenain association melbourne

Childs white lawn pinafore with Broderie Anglais all around edge, two ties at waist with Broderie on each end. 8 cm tucks from neck to waist held in place at waist with lace. Tape at neck to fasten. Open down back with three buttons.costume, children's

The State Government has released a report to the Whitehorse Leader stating that major changes to the Box Hill public transport interchange could only take place when the owner of Box Hill Central was ready to upgrade the shopping centre which could be 10 years away.box hill railway station, box hill grand central shopping centre, public transport, city of whitehorse

Yields information about the view of a well known newspaper columnist about Ballarat and its various cultural icons.Photocopy of "A Place in the Sun", written by Keith Dunstan, Sun - News - Pictorial, 26/1/1972. Keith writes about Ballarat, its growth, its problems, the old trams, the BTPS and its work, Sturt St centre plantation, Sovereign Hill and its work.trams, tramways, btps, sovereign hill, ballarat

Colour photograph of W2 504, the Clifton Pugh tram, at Hawthorn depot during a National Trust "Trams in Hiding "open day - 31/8/1997. Tram has been partially touched up by pink primer in places. Photographer unknown. Printed on Kodak paper.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, hawthorn depot, national trust, tram 504

"Winnie Wattle" was a radio announcer who conducted shows specifically for children. H R Hughan was originally from Tasmania and started his first news agency in Prahran before opening his establishment in View Point Bendigo. He was advertising as an importer of books, magazines and school requisites in 1923 . Whilst in Bendigo, he was active in the Chamber of Commerce. He left the area in 1926.Bookmark "Winnie Wattle", "You're tired of reading, I see by your face, so put down your book and I'll mark your place". Advertising item produced by "H. R. Hughan, Bibles, Hymn gifts, Presentation and Library gifts, school requirements.bookmark, adverising, hughan

LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SOUVENIR OF A GREAT HISTORICAL EVENT THE UNION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH CONSUMMATED IN MELBOURNE February 25th 1902 Published by the Spectator Publishing Co. Propietary Ltd. 270 Post Office Place, Melbpourne. Contains notes and photographs of the history of the Methodist Unio in Australia.bendigo, history, bendigo churches