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Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 1/4 Box Road Briar Hill, 23/10/2018
... 1/4 Box Road Briar Hill...box road briar hill...1/4 Box Road Briar Hill. 3 bedroom house. Sold October 2018... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne 1/4 Box Road Briar Hill. 3 bedroom ...1/4 Box Road Briar Hill. 3 bedroom house. Sold October 2018 for $744,000. Previous sales: May 2017 for $590,000, March 2007 for $315,000, and February 2005 for $291,000. Built 1980.Real Estate advertising leaflet,1 sheet folded into 4 pages, printed in colour both sides. 2 copies.box road briar hill -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Carnival Day at Surrey Dive, Possibly 1909
... box hill brick works... the Box Hill Council to purchase the former quarry site associated... history - Carnival Day at the Dive. / (photo: Box Hill Council)"...) that petitioned the Box Hill Council to purchase the former quarry site ...This photo records one of the swimming carnivals held at the Surrey Dive, the first of which was organised in 1907. It was at the 1907 carnival that champion swimmer Frank Beaurepaire won the one-mile championship in record time. In the era before purpose-built municipal swimming pools, Surrey Dive was a popular destination for swimming and people came to it from many Melbourne suburbs. It operated from 1905 to 1967. It was the newly formed Surrey Park Swimming Club (established in 1905) that petitioned the Box Hill Council to purchase the former quarry site associated with the Box Hill Brick Works. A ramp, bathing sheds, springboards, and eventually a 10-lane course were developed, making the Dive the first Olympic standard pool in Australia. The carnivals attracted huge crowds. The original use as a quarry explains the notorious depth of the swimming hole and the sheer, steep cliffs surrounding it. These posed obvious safety issues, as did the water quality. Ivy Lavinia Weber, who was the second woman to be elected to the Victorian parliament (the first at a general election) and renowned for her commitment to health and physical fitness, campaigned for State government assistance to build new baths. These were built adjacent to the Dive and were opened in 1939. The Dive continued as a facility used by experienced swimmers until 1967 when it closed due to the drought causing the water to dry up. Today the site has been turned into an ornamental lake. This image was used as a mural in the refurbishment of the Box Hill Aqualink. The image has strong associations with early industry (brick making), recreation and particularly the early history of the sport of swimming.Black and white photo with a white border. Scan shows image only. It shows 3 men diving from a wooden platform into an area of water beneath higher banks. There is a boat in the background, a building to the LHS of the photo and many spectators in boater hats on the platform, some in bathing suits along a ledge and many around the top of the bank. Two men in the LH foreground may be officials.Printed long the bottom edge of the frame: "An image from history - Carnival Day at the Dive. / (photo: Box Hill Council)"surrey dive, box hill brick works, swimming, surrey park swimming club, (mr) frank beaurepaire, (mrs) ivy lavinia weber, swimming carnivals -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 2 Black & White Photograph/s, c1985
... Box Hill... No. 1 tram of the Box Hill - Doncaster Tramway and notes on its.... W Green collection showing Box Hill to Doncaster electric... Trams tramways Horse Trams Kew Box Hill Doncaster tram 1 In ink ...Black and white photograph of a newspaper item featuring No. 1 tram of the Box Hill - Doncaster Tramway and notes on its operation and a sketch of the Kew Horse Tram - see Reg Item 5154. .2 - enlarged print of the electric tram No. 1.In ink on rear "Melbourne clipping from a periodical in R. W Green collection showing Box Hill to Doncaster electric Tram No. 1 and a Kew Horse tram at the Cemetery"trams, tramways, horse trams, kew, box hill, doncaster, tram 1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Architecture's soul man|An Organic style, 2004
... Box Hill Community Arts Centre... seminal projects including the Box Hill Community Centre.... including the Box Hill Community Centre.... Burgess' four seminal projects including the Box Hill Community ...Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004.Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004. Also an architect's description of Gregory Burgess' four seminal projects including the Box Hill Community Centre.Article about Gregory Burgess who was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal for 2004.burgess, gregory, architects, box hill community arts centre, australian institute of architects -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, 1922
... inscription on cream card: copy by C Stuart Tompkins Box...Box Hill (Auburn?), Victoria, Australia... by C Stuart Tompkins Box Hill 1922 Black and white photograph ...Elderly woman possibly Emma Nightingale's mother Albertina Auguste Sophia Thompson (nee Metzenthin d. 1932) or Emma Nightingale (1859 - 1949) Black and white photograph in cream folder of 3 women (one holding a baby) and standing young man in the backgroundinscription on cream card: copy by C Stuart Tompkins Box Hill 1922thompson collection, nightingale -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, LGB praise for Council, 1994
... City of Box Hill... Cr Abbott stated Box Hill's resident survey was incorrect... in the impending amalgamation decision. Cr Abbott stated Box Hill's... Mitcham melbourne Cr Abbott stated Box Hill's resident survey ...Leonie Burke, Local Government Board Chairperson was impressed by Nunawading's preparation and community inclusion in the impending amalgamation decision.Leonie Burke, Local Government Board Chairperson was impressed by Nunawading's preparation and community inclusion in the impending amalgamation decision. Cr Abbott stated Box Hill's resident survey was incorrect regarding rates after a merger.Leonie Burke, Local Government Board Chairperson was impressed by Nunawading's preparation and community inclusion in the impending amalgamation decision. local government, city of box hill, city of nunawading, city of whitehorse, amalgamations, local government finance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Rethink on Boer trek, 2011
... Box Hill Gardens... to have the August decision to move the memorial to Box Hill... in order to have the August decision to move the memorial to Box... Andrew Stennett Ben Box Hill Gardens War memorials Whitehorse ...Whitehorse Council was divided about the fate of the Boer War Memorial.Whitehorse Council was divided about the fate of the Boer War Memorial. Cr. Helen Harris will table a precision motion in order to have the August decision to move the memorial to Box Hill gardens overturned.Whitehorse Council was divided about the fate of the Boer War Memorial. boer war 1899-1902, harris, helen, munroe, andrew, stennett, ben, box hill gardens, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Oh, what a raquet!, 2010
... Box Hill Senior Secondary College... at Box Hill Senior Secondary College.... Peers, runs a special tennis school at Box Hill Senior Secondary... tennis school at Box Hill Senior Secondary College. Peers Sally ...Sally Peers, a young rising tennis star, played against her hero, Kim Clijsters, in the US Open.Sally Peers, a young rising tennis star, played against her hero, Kim Clijsters, in the US Open. Her mother, Elizabeth Peers, runs a special tennis school at Box Hill Senior Secondary College.Sally Peers, a young rising tennis star, played against her hero, Kim Clijsters, in the US Open.peers, sally, peers, elizabeth, tennis, box hill senior secondary college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Review board meets council, 1994
... City of Box Hill...LGB Board members also visited Box Hill and Ringwood... of view re amalgamation. LGB Board members also visited Box Hill... Mitcham melbourne LGB Board members also visited Box Hill ...Local government Board Chairman, Leonie Burke is pictured listening as Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott explains Council's point of view re amalgamation.Local government Board Chairman, Leonie Burke is pictured listening as Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott explains Council's point of view re amalgamation. LGB Board members also visited Box Hill and Ringwood councils on the same day.Local government Board Chairman, Leonie Burke is pictured listening as Nunawading Mayor, Kevin Abbott explains Council's point of view re amalgamation.city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of ringwood, amalgamations, local government, abbott, kevin, mayors, burke, leonie, macdonald, terry, broadbent, russell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Amalgamation could mean a cut-back of Council seats, 1986
... City of Box Hill... and the representation of councillors. He also said a combined union of Box...The reunion of Nunawading and Box Hill cities as favoured... and the representation of councillors. He also said a combined union of Box Hill ...The reunion of Nunawading and Box Hill cities as favoured by Nunawading would be certain to see the abolition of several seats from both the present councils.The reunion of Nunawading and Box Hill cities as favoured by Nunawading would be certain to see the abolition of several seats from both the present councils. Chief Executive, Les Fell said in his report there would need to be an adjustment to the size of wards and the representation of councillors. He also said a combined union of Box Hill, Nunawading and Ringwood to create a city of 200,000 people would be difficult.The reunion of Nunawading and Box Hill cities as favoured by Nunawading would be certain to see the abolition of several seats from both the present councils. local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, city of ringwood, fell, les, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Ephemera, Train tickets, 1989
... Box Hill Neighbourhood; Box Hill Plus Inner Travel Card... Hill Neighbourhood; Box Hill Plus Inner Travel Card; Box Hill... Mitcham melbourne Box Hill Neighbourhood; Box Hill Plus Inner ...Train tickets issued by the Met March and April 1989Train tickets issued by the Met March and April 1989: Box Hill Neighbourhood; Box Hill Plus Inner Travel Card; Box Hill - City Off-peak Saver; Box Hill Off-peak Saver ConcessionTrain tickets issued by the Met March and April 1989train tickets, the met -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Happy hour, 1979
... Box Hill Technical College...Photocopy of article concerning visits by Box Hill... Mitcham melbourne Box Hill Technical College City of Box Hill City ...Photocopy of article concerning visits by Box Hill and Nunawading councillors to Box Hill Technical College in 1979.Photocopy of article concerning visits by Box Hill and Nunawading councillors to Box Hill Technical College in 1979.Photocopy of article concerning visits by Box Hill and Nunawading councillors to Box Hill Technical College in 1979.box hill technical college, city of box hill, city of nunawading, fountain, geoff, madden, john, dempsey, bill, whittaker, harold, arrowsmith, valda, nunawading north neighbourhood centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, The Artists Park, 1985
... City of Box Hill... of Box Hill to a ceremony naming a neighbourhood park in Princes... Mitcham melbourne Parks and Reserves City of Box Hill Box Hill ...Copy of an invitation from Mayor and Councillors of City of Box Hill to a ceremony naming a neighbourhood park in Princes Street, Box Hill South in commemoration of the centenary of the Box Hill Artists' Camp. Included is a photocopy of 'The Artists Camp' by Tom Roberts.parks and reserves, city of box hill, box hill artists camp, princes street, box hill south, roberts, tom -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Know Your City No.3, 1/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
... box hill city council...Box Hill... Mitcham melbourne 23 x 10 box hill city council woodhouse grove ...The Woodhouse Grove Methodist Church. Story of the church and associated peoplebox hill city council, woodhouse grove methodist church, aspinall, joseph, nunawading shire council, box hill cemetry trust, draper, daniel rev. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, News pioneer dies, 2001
... Box Hill Hospital... worked on the paper as a printer. She was a volunteer at Box... was a volunteer at Box Hill Hospital for 25 years.... at Box Hill Hospital for 25 years. Newspapers The Local ...Obituary for Ethel Steel.Obituary for Ethel Steel. She and her husband, Les founded the early Whitehorse paper, 'The Local Advertiser' in the mid 1950's. Their son, Barry also worked on the paper as a printer. She was a volunteer at Box Hill Hospital for 25 years.Obituary for Ethel Steel. newspapers, the local advertiser, steel, ethel, steel, les, steel, barry, box hill hospital -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History buffs cheery as old school revived, 2001
... Box Hill Historical Society... headquarters for the Victorian Association of School Councils. Box... for the Victorian Association of School Councils. Box Hill Historical... of School Councils. Box Hill Historical Society began to lobby ...Burwood State school, built 1865.Burwood State school, built 1865, abandoned and left derelict for a decade is about to become headquarters for the Victorian Association of School Councils. Box Hill Historical Society began to lobby for funding in 1995 to have the building restored and put to community use.Burwood State school, built 1865.primary schools, burwood primary school, no 461, victorian association of school councils, box hill historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Local government, 1947
... Box Hill...Box Hill, Victoria. Collated and written for the Council... Mitcham melbourne Box Hill Council Box Hill, Victoria. Collated ...Box Hill, Victoria. Collated and written for the Council of the City of Box HillBox Hill, Victoria. Collated and written for the Council of the City of Box HillBox Hill, Victoria. Collated and written for the Council of the City of Box Hillbox hill, council -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dual offer, 1992
... Box Hill Brickworks...Box Hill Council tenders for the old Box Hill Brickworks... Mitcham melbourne Brickworks Box Hill Brickworks Robertson Alan ...Box Hill Council tenders for the old Box Hill Brickworks site.Box Hill Council tenders for the old Box Hill Brickworks site.Box Hill Council tenders for the old Box Hill Brickworks site.brickworks, box hill brickworks, robertson, alan, ramsay, don -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, A Brief history of Surrey Dive, n.d
... box hill...Copy of a brochure issued by the Box Hill City Historical... Mitcham melbourne swimming pools surrey dive box hill haughton ...Copy of a brochure issued by the Box Hill City Historical Society Inc. entitled 'A brief history of Surrey Dive', Box Hill.swimming pools, surrey dive, box hill, haughton park brick company, box hill brick company, standard brick company, surrey park, whitehorse aquatic and leisure centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, From paperboy to radio star, 2003
... Box Hill North... James from Box Hill North.... from Box Hill North.... and Darren James from Box Hill North. O'Neil Dave Trioli Virginia ...Article about former Mitcham resident Dave O'Neil, now comedian and breakfast radio host for Nova FM's breakfast team.Article about former Mitcham resident Dave O'Neil, now comedian and breakfast radio host for Nova FM's breakfast team. Other broadcasters who grew up in the area are Virginia Trioli from Nunawading, Terry Lane from Blackburn and Darren James from Box Hill North.Article about former Mitcham resident Dave O'Neil, now comedian and breakfast radio host for Nova FM's breakfast team.o'neil, dave, trioli, virginia, lane, terry, james, darren, mitcham, blackburn, box hill north, radio broadcasting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Submission made to board, 1994
... City of Box Hill...The submission said there was a good case why Box Hill... there was a good case why Box Hill should not amalgamate with Camberwell... Box Hill should not amalgamate with Camberwell, Kew ...Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board.Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board. The submission said there was a good case why Box Hill should not amalgamate with Camberwell, Kew and Hawthorn, based on community interest, long term cost savings, effective advocacy and coordinated economic development.Nunawading Council has made a submission on council amalgamation to the Local Government Board. local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Elgar Park Indigenous Trail
... greenlink box hill inc...Pamphlet prepared by Greenlink Box Hill Inc. about Elgar... bushy creek reserve greenlink box hill inc Pamphlet prepared ...Pamphlet prepared by Greenlink Box Hill IncPamphlet prepared by Greenlink Box Hill Inc. about Elgar Park Indigenous Trail, Box Hill and Bushy Creek Indigenous Trail, Box HillPamphlet prepared by Greenlink Box Hill Incparks and reserves, elgar park indigenous trail, bushy creek reserve, greenlink box hill inc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Council power push, 1994
... City of Box Hill... the almost $3.8 million annual income Box Hill Council expects from... Hill Electricity Supply Box Hill Electricity Service Nunawading ...Nunawading Council may try to claim a benefit from the almost $3.8 million annual income Box Hill Council expects from the take-over of Box Hill Electricity service if Box Hill and Nunawading are not merged under municipal restructure.Nunawading Council may try to claim a benefit from the almost $3.8 million annual income Box Hill Council expects from the take-over of Box Hill Electricity service if Box Hill and Nunawading are not merged under municipal restructure.Nunawading Council may try to claim a benefit from the almost $3.8 million annual income Box Hill Council expects from the take-over of Box Hill Electricity service if Box Hill and Nunawading are not merged under municipal restructure.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, electricity supply, box hill electricity service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter
... Box Hill... industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes... industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes... with fruit growing industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From ...Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter issues with accompanying index booklets. 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938 covering Mitcham, Blackburn, Tunstall, Vermont, Forest Hill and East Burwood with fruit growing industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes Doncaster Reporter.Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter issues with accompanying index booklets 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938 covering Mitcham, Blackburn, Tunstall, Vermont, Forest Hill and East Burwood with fruit growing industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes Doncaster Reporter.Blackburn & Mitcham Reporter issues with accompanying index booklets. 1932, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938 covering Mitcham, Blackburn, Tunstall, Vermont, Forest Hill and East Burwood with fruit growing industry in Doncaster and events in Box Hill. From 1934? includes Doncaster Reporter.mitcham, blackburn, tunstall, vermont, forest hill, burwood east, box hill, fruit industry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nethercote property, 2012
... box hill institute... the property was leased to the Box Hill Institute's equine department... and leased to the Box Hill Institute...., meanwhile the property was leased to the Box Hill Institute's equine ...The land photographed is widely known as Nethercotes. In 1920 Arthur Nethercote, import agent, bought the land which was situated in Boronia Road near Dandenong Creek. Originally a flower farm, the Nethercotes became poultry farmers. The property contained a five-roomed weatherboard house which they called Weston Favell. Dated before 1883 (from newspapers found in the ceiling) it is the more dilapidated house photographed. The other house called Greenways was built for a son. Gerald Letts bought the property and when he died the Board of Works purchased the land, intending to use it as part of the proposed Healesville Freeway, meanwhile the property was leased to the Box Hill Institute's equine department. In 2013 the Board of Works announced that the freeway would not go ahead.Coloured photographs of the two houses and land at the Nethercote property, Vermont. Now owned by the board of Works and leased to the Box Hill Institute.nethercote property, vermont, board of works, proposed healesville freeway, box hill institute -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Robert Blood's Cottage - the battle that is not over yet, 1993
... Box Hill... purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14... by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years... since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago ...Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.blood, robert, station street, box hill, benzie, edith, national trust of australia. victoria, city of box hill, oxford childrens theatre, willingham, allan, bloods cottage, box hill -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Obstetrical crotchet and blunt hook used by Box Hill Hospital labour ward
... Obstetrical crotchet and blunt hook used by Box Hill... instruments, mostly destructive instruments, from Box Hill Hospital ...This is a destructive instrument which, when placed around the neck of the fetus and twisted, succeeded in severing the head. This type of instrument was used in emergency surgery when the fetus was already dead and the mother's condition was critical. This instrument might also have been used to remove tumors. Source: Yale University Library, 'Blunt hook and crochet', https://collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/17322011 This was included with other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, from Box Hill Hospital labour ward given to RANZCOG in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill hospital combined with St George's hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett.Obstetrical crotchet. Nickel plated stainless steel, with large blunt hook at one end and crotchet hook at the other, and fluting at the centre. "B.H.H.L. Ward"destructive instruments -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Placenta praevia forceps used by Box Hill Hospital labour ward, Ramsay
... Placenta praevia forceps used by Box Hill Hospital labour... instruments, mostly destructive instruments, from Box Hill Hospital ...Similar to Willett's placenta praevia forceps [see Down Bros Catalogue of Surgical Instruments and Appliances, c1930, p 940]. John Abernethy Willett (1872 -1932) modified an existing pair of surgical scalp forceps for use in bringing down the head of a foetus in the case of placenta praevia. As the safety of c-sections increased and fetal viability became a dominant consideration, these were used only for the dead/pre-viable foetus. (Source: Baskett, Thomas. 'On the Shoulders of Giants - Eponyms & Names in O&G'.) This was included with other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, from Box Hill Hospital labour ward given to RANZCOG in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill hospital combined with St Geroge's Hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett.Pair of long handled forceps, placenta praevia style. Inscribed "B.H.H.L Ward" inner handle."B.H.H.L Ward"destructive instruments -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Set of Braun's craniotomy forceps used by Box Hill Hospital labour ward, Allen & Hanburys, England
... Set of Braun's craniotomy forceps used by Box Hill Hospital... instruments, given to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward ...Carl Rudolph Braun (1823-1891) was the inventor of this instrument, as well as a type of decapitation hook. Braun was born and practiced in Austria, and followed Semmelweis as assistant to Klein at the Vienna Maternity Clinic in 1847, before becoming its head in 1856. Braud added a gynaecology section to the clinic in 1858, being convinced that obstetrics and gynaecology should be together. (Source: Baskett, Thomas. 'On the Shoulders of Giants: Eponyms and Names in Obstetrics and Gynaecology'). This device was included with a range of other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, given to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill Hospital combined with St George's hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett.Craniotomy forceps, Braun's. Stainless steel forceps, with wingnut. Upper blade has open oval section and ridged grip section on the handle. Lower blade has serrated inner edge and ridged grip section on the handle. Wingnut is used for attaching the upper and lower blades of the forceps. Inscribed "B.H.H.L Ward" on forceps."B.H.H.L Ward"destructive instruments -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Embryotomy scissors used by Box Hill Hospital labour ward, Thomas Russ & Son Ltd, Sheffield, England
... Embryotomy scissors used by Box Hill Hospital labour ward... to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward in February- March 1998 ...Embryotomy is a destructive procedure whereby a fetus is dismembered to facilitate removal from the uterus when delivery is obstructed or impossible. It carries a risk of trauma (such as uterine rupture or vaginal/cervical injury) but aims to reduce the risks of mortality and impaired function to the patient. (Source: Medecins Sans Frontieres, 'MSF medical guidelines - Essential obstetric and newborn care - 9.7 Embryotomy'') This instrument was included with other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, given to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill Hospital combined with St George's Hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett.Embriotomy scissors. Curved-on-flat scissors with take-off point.destructive instruments