Benedictine Monk - From Christian times nursing was not a women's vocation. Hospitals and Monasteries cared for the sick and poor. In 529 an Italian Monk Benedictine set up Monasteries with his fellow monks and Christianity spread across EuropeMiniature Doll - 30cm Dressed in long brown gown with chain belt around middle extending the full length of the gown.Name tag - Benedictine Monknursing uniforms, nursing history, northern district school of nursing

Sisters of Charity St Vincent de Paul. In 1638 St Vincents de Paul and Mademoiselle de Gras taught simple nursing procedure to young peasant women. They worked in the home hospital and battlefield. Their duties were arduous no pain relief was known and they were exposed to infection. In the 20 century the sisters of St Vincents De Paul are working worldwide nursing teaching caring for orphans the aged lepers. They shared in advances in medical science.30cm Miniature Doll dressed in bright blue shimmering dress with matching capeName tag Sisters of Charitynursing history, nursing uniforms, northern district school of nursing, miniature dolls

Mrs Sairey Gamp - English Monasteries declined in 1405 the Chruch was said to have one third of English's wealth. Henry VIII dissolved the Monasteries despite their record of charitable and medical work and took over most of their property. This left large numbers of helpless sick and poor to die. For the next 300 years there was no nursing class "hospitals" were overcrowded (sometimes 6 people to a bed) and were dirty. Nursing was carried out by women of low character and morals. Charles Dickens satirized nursing conditions with the character of Sairey Gamp. Nursing had sunk to the lowest level.30cm Miniature Doll -Checked Apron over stripped skirt. Purple spotted top with orange and white scarf. Wool type cardigan and hat. Holding mop or duster in hand.Name Tagnursing history, nursing uniforms, nursing education equipment, northern district school of nursing

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 four nurses standing in front of a brick building, Graduates celebration. Not in uniform. Betty Gow, Gay Cotterell, Audrey White, Doreen Crowhurst.northern district school of nursing, pts 3&4

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.photograph of fourteen female nurses in uniform in three rows, front row two sitting on the floor, middle row five sitting on chairs, back row seven standing. in the background is a window ndsn, school 6, 28 feb 195i

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 of fifteen nurses in uniform in three rows. Front row, one female sitting on the floor. Middle row, seven females sitting on chairs. Back row, six females and one male standingin the middle. taken on 25 April. 1951 ndsn, school 7

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 photograph of two female nurses in uniform standing in front Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo Names written above the photo ndsn, pts 7

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.Six individual photos nurses in uniform Pts school 9 1/Aug/1951 ndsn, pts 9

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.Eleven individual black and white photographs of female nurses in uniform school 10 7/Nov/1951 ndsn, pts 10

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.Twelve individual black and white photographs of female nurses in uniform school 11, 13/FEB/1952 Groupp1 ndsn, pts 11

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.Eleven individual black and white photographs of female nurses in uniform school 11, 13/FEB/1952 Group 2 ndsn, pts 11

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 25 nurses in uniform. Three male nurses and 22 female. Photograph taken in front of Lister House. 01/08/1977. ndsn, pts 90

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 28 nurses in uniform. Three male and 25 female nurses. Photograph taken in front of Lister House. 01/08/1977. ndsn, pts 90

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 25 nurses in uniform. Three male and 22 female nurses. Photograph taken in front of Lister House. 01/08/1977. ndsn, pts 90

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.Colour photograph of 50 nurses in uniform. Eight male and 42 female nurses. Photograph taken in front of Lister House. 01/08/1977. NDSN school 90 Frederick Houghton 1977 ndsn, pts 90

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.Colour photograph of 13 nurses in uniform. Three male and ten female nurses. Photograph taken 01/08/1977. NDSN school 90 Frederick Houghton 1977 ndsn, pts 90

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. School 68. Tutor and two Student Nurses. Black and White photo with small white surrounding border. Two Nurses standing at a bench with a cup and saucer in hands. Tutor standing behind bench at an Urn pouring into a cup. Coffee and phone on bench.Names and writing on back of photonurse training, nursing uniform, nursing history

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.Eight colour photographs with two nurses modelling the yellow uniform with alternate brown jacket and brown shoes at Lister House.nurses uniforms, ndsn

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 1989.2 Black and White photos - 1 Nurse sitting 1 Nurse bending forward with medical instrument in her hand. Remaining nurse has syringe in her hand standing at table. Medical instruments and table and bottles in cupboard at back right hand side2 photos both have names and inscriptions on back of photosnurse training, nurses uniform, nursing history

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.Colour photographs PTS School 93 (group 1) Thirty one nurses taken outside, six male and 25 female nurses.Signatures of sixteen nurses on rear of photographnurses uniforms, ndsn

1953 BBH Nurses on hospital lawn watching nurses tennis tournament. Photo taken for publishing in the August Souvenir Supplement. Right - Miss G. Williams Director of Nursing Left Mr Churry hospital secretary. Seated C Wilson B Davis J Beautyman L Duggan N Painter A Archibald M Methven M Smith I Smith m Mcgregor M HarleyOne Photo and one paper copy - Black and White - Eleven Nurses seated on the grass - Nursing sister standing at right hand side and Male standing between 3 and fourth nurse. Cyclone fence ant back and treesNames and photos description on back of photonurses uniform, nursing information

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 1989.2 Black and White photos of 4 Nurses holding to a piece of material attempting to put clips on upper edge. Names and details on back of photonurses uniform, nurse training, nursing history

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 - a nurses standing on side each on a step . 2 nurses on 2nd top step stepping onto third top step. Lister House on wall of buildingNames and details on back of photonursing history, nursing uniforms

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 1989.1 Proof small photo and i large photo - Black and white - 4 rows of 3 nurse all seated at desks. Tutor at front left hand side pointing to a chart. Blackboard at front of phot and curtains on left hand sideNames and description on back of photonursing history, nursing uniforms

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 on nurse standing in front of curtainInformation on back of photonursing history, nursing information, nursing uniforms

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.Faded photo Redish in colour. 15 nurses sitting a desks in 4 rows. 2 males in photo. Curtain at back of photoa Couple of names on backnursing history, nursing uniforms

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 1989.4 Photos - 1st if a group photo of 29 nurses in 3 rows with names at the bottom. 2nd photo - 6 various photos Mayfort Hostel Lister House Nurses 3rd 5 photos building LHS self top right and 3 groups of nurses at bottom.4th photo - 6 photos 4 groups of nurses 2 building photosClear back of photosnursing history, nursing information, nursing uniforms

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 ten female nurses not in uniform. Two sitting on chairs in front of eight standing with one holding a skeleton in an outdoor setting. School 11 PTS 1952 written on the back ndsn, pts 11

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 female in a nurse's uniform standing outside Lister house. Lister house 1952 school 11, Marleen O'Brien written on the back. ndsn, pts 11, 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.Photo of PTS 22 32 nurses in uniform 21st April Bendigo 1954Photographers stamp R bottom corner of photo L A Hughes, 49 Simpsons Rd., Eaglehawkpts photo school 22, 32 first year nurses in uniform - april 1954