Florence Nightingale said to be the founder of modern nursing. She became a legend in her lifetime due to her achievements. Before the Crimean war there was no professional burses. The Barrick Hospital filthy with vermin and nursing equipment inadequate. Despite this she planned and executed care for the sick and wounded. In gratitude the British people raised funds to establish a School of Nursing for the training and education of nurses including scientific progress in nursingMiniature Doll 30cm tall. Doll is dressed in blue dress white cuffs collar and headpeaceName Tagnurse training, nursing history, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls

Photograph is of Florence Iggsten & person believed to be her sister. Florence Iggsten had been a pupil at Rutherglen Common School, then a teacher at the school, and was one of the founding members of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Black and white photograph of two women, one seated, one standing, in front of the windows of an enclosed veranda.Florence Iggsten & person believed to be her sisterflorence iggsten, mavis iggsten, flo iggsten, ruth iggsten

Photograph is of Florence Iggsten, formerly a teacher at Rutherglen State School No 522, a leader of the local Girl Guides, and a founding member of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of a young woman seated on rocks.

From the estate of Florence Iggsten.Book with orange cloth cover with black writing. Dust cover printed in shades of orange and green with view of river and fields.On inside page opposite first title - "Mrs Iggsten Xmas 1946"renmark, dried fruit, murray river, mildura, agriculture, irrigation

One of a collection of photographs from the Florence Iggsten EstateBlack and white photograph of a field of flowers with buildings, including a large shed or barn, in the background.landscape, florence iggsten

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival. The woman in the photograph may be Florence Iggsten. Black and white photograph of a woman standing in a front garden, with a view of a water tower in the background.florence iggsten, water tower, wine bottle, tourism

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Woman in photo may be Florence Iggsten. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches.Colour photograph taken in Post Office Lane, Rutherglen. Roof of the Post Office is visible on the left, and the front of the Victoria Hotel at the end of the road.post office lane, post offices, victoria hotel, florence iggsten, gollings square

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches. Colour photograph showing the Victoria Hotel from the vantage point of Post Office Lane.victoria hotel, post office lane, florence iggsten, gollings square

This postcard was possible one that was sent to Florence Iggsten by her father when she was quite young and visiting Melbourne (judging from the comment about her ride on 'Jumbo')Black and white postcard showing a photograph of the buildings, structures and mullock heap at the Great Southern Gold Mine.Written in ink at the bottom of the photo: "Great Southern Gold Mine -- Rutherglen" On back of card is written a message to "My darling daughter" from "Daddy" In top right corner where stamp would usually go is an oval rubber stamp: "District Agent, Rutherglen. G.A. Iggsten"great southern, gold mines, gold mining, iggsten family

Photographs were from the collection of Florence Iggsten, who was Captain from 1932 to 1953.One of four pages of black and white photographs fixed to paper with double-sided tape. Subject of the photographs is the activities of a Girl Guide Troop.Written at top of first sheet of photographs: "Photos 1st Rutherglen Girl Guides 1932+" Some names are identified on the paper, and some of the photographs are captioned.girl guides, rutherglen, florence iggsten

Black and white photograph, mounted on decorative paper, with a separate paper caption, both mounted on light cardboard. Photograph is of a group of women, one seated beside a piano, the remainder standing.Caption: "Rutherglen CWA Choir | Aylene Baker, Jenny Neal, Mrs Schlink, Beryl Pollock, ?, Margaret Florence | Peggy Chambers, Thelma Dart, Marie Terrill, Nell Jasper, Joan Killeen, | ?, Mavis Boyd, Flo Iggsten, | Pianist - Florrie Parlett""rutherglen cwa choir | aylene baker, jenny neal, mrs schlink, beryl pollock, ?, margaret florence | peggy chambers, thelma dart, marie terrill, nell jasper, joan killeen, | ?, mavis boyd, flo iggsten, | pianist - florrie parlett", cwa choir, choirs, aylene baker, jenny neal, schlink, beryl pollock, margaret florence, peggy chambers, thelma dart, marie terrill, nell jasper, joan killeen, mavis boyd, florence iggsten, florrie parlett

Miss Florence Iggsten attended school at Rutherglen Common School, was later a teacher there, and was one of the founding members of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Colour photograph of a woman examining a book during the occasion of the erection of the cairn at Rutherglen showgrounds.On back of photo: "Miss Iggsten. Rutherglen Showgrounds 23-11-80"time capsule, cairn, rutherglen showgrounds, florence iggsten

Miss Florence Iggsten had attended school and the Rutherglen Common School, and later was a teacher there. She was also one of the founding members of the Rutherglen Historical Society. This photo was taken on the occasion of the erection of the cairn, with its time capsule, at the Rutherglen Showgrounds in 1980.Colour photograph of several women examining a book at the Rutherglen Showgrounds, on the occasion of the sealing of the time capsule.On back of photo: "Miss Iggsten. Rutherglen Showgrounds 23-11-80"rutherglen showgrounds, time capsule, cairn, monuments, florence iggsten

Photograph shows, from left to right, Barry Deas, Ken Jasper and Henry Pleming in the school room of the Common School Museum. The three were dedicated members of the Rutherglen Historical Society for many years. The plaque on the wall reads : "The Florence E. Iggsten Room". The room was dedicated to her after her death in 1989. She had been a teacher at Rutherglen, a leader of the Girl Guides, and a staunch member and secretary of the Historical Society.Black and white photograph of 3 men in front of a plaque on a brick wall.florence iggsten, barry deas, ken jasper, henry plemming, common school museum, rutherglen primary school

Photographs were from the collection of Florence Iggsten, who was Captain from 1932 to 1953.One of four pages of black and white photographs fixed to paper with double-sided tape. Subject of the photographs is the activities of a Girl Guide Troop.Written at top of first sheet of photographs: "Photos 1st Rutherglen Girl Guides 1932+" Some names are identified on the paper, and some of the photographs are captioned.girl guides, rutherglen, florence iggsten

Photographs were from the collection of Florence Iggsten, who was Captain from 1932 to 1953.One of four pages of black and white photographs fixed to paper with double-sided tape. Subject of the photographs is the activities of a Girl Guide Troop.Written at top of first sheet of photographs: "Photos 1st Rutherglen Girl Guides 1932+" Some names are identified on the paper, and some of the photographs are captioned.girl guides, rutherglen, florence iggsten

Photographs were from the collection of Florence Iggsten, who was Captain from 1932 to 1953.One of four pages of black and white photographs fixed to paper with double-sided tape. Subject of the photographs is the activities of a Girl Guide Troop.Written at top of first sheet of photographs: "Photos 1st Rutherglen Girl Guides 1932+" Some names are identified on the paper, and some of the photographs are captioned.girl guides, rutherglen, florence iggsten

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches.Colour photograph taken in Post Office Lane, Rutherglen. The front of the Victoria Hotel is visible at the end of the road.post office lane, post offices, victoria hotel, florence iggsten, gollings square

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. Post Office lane ran from Main Street to Reid Street, and much of it is now the car park for the IGA Supermarket. The Main Street end between the supermarket and the post office is closed to all but pedestrian traffic, and is now called Gollings Square. It is a rest area with trees, garden, sculptures and benches. Colour photograph showing the Victoria Hotel from the vantage point of Post Office Lane.victoria hotel, post office lane, florence iggsten, gollings square

Girl Guide troop shown is probably one led by Florence Iggsten.Black and white photograph of a group of Girl Guides on an excursion next to a river. Some of them are in a boat.On back of photo: a rubber stamp saying "Please acknowledge 'The Argus', Melbourne Australia. Copyright Photograph. Negative No. E149 Reference No. ____"girl guides, camping

Guides leader believed to be Florence Iggsten.Black and white photograph of Girl Guides and their leader around a well pegged down pole, flying a flag or banner. This is one of five photographs once mounted on a piece of paper.Paper mount has a caption for one of the other photographs: "The bride is Avis (nee Hunt) a former R'glen guide. Guard of Honour - Wangaratta guides"girl guides, florence iggsten

Guide leader in photograph believed to be Florence Iggsten.Black and white photograph of two girls and a Girl Guides leader. This is one of five photographs once mounted on a piece of paper.Paper mount has a caption for one of the other photographs: "The bride is Avis (nee Hunt) a former R'glen guide. Guard of Honour - Wangaratta guides"girl guides, florence iggsten

Group is probably a troop of Girl Guides. The leader is believed to be Florence Iggsten.Black and white photograph of a group of girls seated beneath a willow tree. This is one of five photographs once mounted on a piece of paper.Paper mount has a caption for one of the other photographs: "The bride is Avis (nee Hunt) a former R'glen guide. Guard of Honour - Wangaratta guides"girl guides, florence iggsten

Girls are probably Girl Guides. Their leader is believed to be Florence Iggsten.Black and white photograph of five girls in front of a tent. This is one of five photographs once mounted on a piece of paper.Paper mount has a caption for one of the other photographs: "The bride is Avis (nee Hunt) a former R'glen guide. Guard of Honour - Wangaratta guides"girl guides, florence iggsten

Two identical black and white photographs of the Yourn Cash Grocer Shop, with J H Yourn & Family standing in front of shop. Inscription on the back of each image varies slightly.On back of top photo: "J H Yourn & Family | Taken North Prentice, circa 1902 | Located immediately South of North Prentice School Site | on the Chair James Norman | John Henry Yourn | Irene (King) | Winnie (Herd) | Alice (Withers) | Florence (Nash) | Gladys (Grant)" On back of bottom photo: "J H Yourn & Family | Taken at North Prentice, circa 1903 | Located south of the North Prentice School site | in the chair James Norman | John Henry Yourn | Irene (King) | Winnie (Herd) | Alice (Withers) | Florence (Nash) | Gladys (Grant)"yourn cash grocers, yourn family, john henry yourn, james norman yourn, irene king, winnie herd, alice withers, florence nash, gladys grant, grocery

Photograph shows, from left to right, Barry Deas, Ken Jasper and Henry Pleming in the school room of the Common School Museum. The three were dedicated members of the Rutherglen Historical Society for many years. The plaque on the wall reads : "The Florence E. Iggsten Room". The room was dedicated to her after her death in 1989. She had been a teacher at Rutherglen, a leader of the Girl Guides, and a staunch member and secretary of the Historical Society.Photocopy of a black and white photograph of 3 men in front of a plaque on a brick wall.florence iggsten, barry deas, ken jasper, henry plemming, common school museum, rutherglen primary school

Field Service Post CardPost marked 12 Dec 1942 Addressed Mrs. M. Healey?? 57 Melville Street Hawthorn. Signed by K. Brookes?? The postal directories list Irene May Scully, dressmaker. Parents, Florence and Thomas, a gas employee. Florence was born in Caulfield 1921 and died in Blackburn Married name McKay

Photograph was donated by Margaret White (nee Kennedy) granddaughter Jane & John McDonnell.Two copies of black and white photograph of Jane and John McDonnell and family members on the verandah of their home at 42 McDowall Street Mitcham..Left to right - Catherine Lardner, P.J. McDonnell, Margaret McDonnell, Michael McDonnell, Jean Kunze.Middle row - Jane McDonnell and John McDonnell (Margaret's grandparents)Front row - Gladys Lardner, Florence Greet, Irene Lardnerwhite, margaret, mcdonnell, p.j., lardner, catherine, gladys, irene, michael, kunze, jean, john, jane, greet, florence, mitcham hotel