Lady Clara R Lowe was elected Honorary Treasurer in 1938, a role she held until being made President of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) in February 1950 until late 1951.Lady Clara R Lowe became a Committee member of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) and After-Care Hospital in 1937. She became the Honorary Treasurer in 1938, a role she held until being elected as President in February 1950. She led the Committee of the Society in a time when the Victorian Hospital and Charities Commission wished to set up a separate District nursing service throughout Victoria, with the Society involved. The Commission, under the power of the Hospitals and Charities Act, planned to restructure MDNS and the After-Care Hospital. Lady Lowe was involved with these discussions and in the forming, in October 1951, of separate Boards of Directors for the Nursing division, and for the After-Care division Though the Boards would function independently they would be under the same Committee of Management. Now separate buildings were required for the housing of the District nurses and the headquarters of the Nursing division. The Commission became autocratic in this regard and Lady Lowe resigned as President in late 1951 as she felt she could no longer lead her committee without their interference. Black and white photograph showing the head and shoulder view of Lady Clara R. Lowe who is smiling and is slightly turned to her left. She is wearing glasses, and is wearing a close fitting patterned hat over her wavy grey hair. She has a double row string of pearls around her neck and is wearing a patterned grey frock. The petals of held white flowers are seen in front of her frock. melbourne district nursing society, mdns, after- care hospital, lady clara r. lowe, royal district nursing service, rdns

This is a photograph taken from the painting by McCubbin of Lady Janet Clarke, a prominent Melbourne philanthropist who worked for social welfare issues and was a driving force in the early days of the Melbourne District Nursing Society. At the end of 1885 for her work with MDNS she was given a Testimonial Dinner where she was presented with a letter signed by 429 people expressing their thanks for her visits, kindness, sympathy and charity shown toward the sick poor. In 1887, at her home, she held the first function to raise money for the Society. Lady Janet Clarke was a generous and hospitable prominent socialite of Melbourne; a kind and sympathetic philanthropist who worked tirelessly for social welfare issues. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) was founded on the 17th of February 1885 and on the 9th of April a Special General Meeting was held to elect the committee for the following twelve months. Lady Clarke was elected a Vice-president; a position she held until being appointed President, when Mrs. Simon resigned on the 7th of June 1887, a role Lady Clarke held until she became ill in 1908; except during her trips overseas, when the role was held by another until her return. Her management and organizational skills enabled MDNS to flourish in its earliest days. She was actively involved taking her turn on the Superintendent sub-committee where she accompanied a Trained nurse when she visited patients; checking that high quality nursing care was maintained, as well as observing the patient's social condition; even giving a personal donation to a special case in need. The patients of the Society were so grateful for her sympathy, kindness and love that when she and her husband, Sir William Clarke, were going overseas at the end of 1885, a Testimonial was given for her at Scots Church District-hall where 200 attended to show their appreciation of her work carried out with MDNS. She was presented with a Bible from them, and their letter signed by 429 working persons expressing their thanks. In a time of great financial need of the Society, Lady Clarke offered the ballroom at her home, 'Cliveden', for a monster Cake, Flower, and Dairy produce Fair which raised a substantial amount saving the Society from closure. She promoted the Society and led it in further fund-raising events, such as the annual Ball, and Fairs where she often manned cake stalls. Near Christmas each year she made a special appeal to the public for 'comfort and good cheer' which could be given to poor families visited by the Society. During the depression of 1890 she had thick soup prepared in the Cliveden kitchens and this was distributed, with bread, from her home, and from a school room, to hundreds of the poor. In 1892 Lady Clarke agreed to represent the Society during her visit to England. During her years of leadership MDNS expanded; Nurses uniforms were introduced; lectures - for example, on hygiene and on the prevention of sickness and the treatment of children, were given by doctors for the patients; further Trained nursing staff were employed; Midwifery was introduced to the poor, the Society extended beyond the city centre and bicycles were introduced for transport; a system for regular annual subscriptions was introduced and sufficient funds were raised for the Society to rent its own premises, with Lady Clarke paying for a subscription to Mullen's bookstore each year for the use of the Nurses in the Nurses Home. As well as her work for MDNS she held roles in many other organizations . She donated a substantial amount of money to build a Hostel for Women University Students attending Trinity College, later named the Janet Clarke Hall. Lady Janet Marion Clarke died at Cliveden, aged 57 years, on the 28th of April 1909; a lady held in high esteem and affection by all she knew.This is a black and white photograph of a painting of Lady Janet Clarke. She is looking forward and has a serious visage; she is wearing her long dark hair drawn up and back and in her left ear a small dropped ear ring can be seen. She is wearing a light coloured, long sleeved, floral frock with a material short cape section seen over the top of her left sleeve. Her left arm is crooked with her hand resting just under a flower brooch fastened in the centre of her frock. She has a choker around her neck with a brooch in the centre..Janet Lady Clarke, president 1889-1908.From the painting by McCubbin.melbourne district nursing society, mdns, rdns, royal district nursing service, lady janet clarke

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Photograph. Gertrude Perry Collection. Black & white full length photograph of a lady in theatrical costume. Also a Kodak negative with 32 printed on the side. They are wrapped in a piece of cream paper.gertrude perry collection, negative.

BHS Collectionsepia photograph of young lady - possibly recently engaged, she has a large ring on second finger, left hand. Frilly, high necked blouse. Photo mounted on cream board. Imprinted into lower margin of board ' Paris panel/Stewart and Co., 284 - 286 Bourke Streeet, Melbourne.Stewart and Co. 284 - 286 Bourke Street, Melbourne.person, individual, portrait female

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Portrait: do you know who these people are? A man with a beard wearing a long trench coat over a jacket, an old lady sitting on chair wearing a long dress and a male over shoulder and a cap. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

28 pages. 25cm. BMDHS Location: AR/SU4non-fictionA souvenir booklet produced in Bacchus Marsh to commemorate 100 years since the arrival of European colonists in the district Bacchus Marsh in 1836. It contains a brief history of European settlement in the area and a description of some of the major industries and infrastructure of the region. Also included are several black and white images of significant local buildings, parks, geographic features and a group portrait of shire councilors; Published by The Lady Publishing Company, Melbourne, 1936. Edited by F. C. McC Crisp; Online edition accessible from State Library of Victoria at: https://find.slv.vic.gov.au/permalink/61SLV_INST/1sev8ar/alma998374713607636bacchus marsh history, centenaries bacchus marsh

Male, Colin Campbell Heron reclining in chair reading with lady overlooking and cat.Two black and white photographs. The photo is of two people a male seated reading and a woman standing with her arm on the mans shoulder. A cat is under the legs of the man.Campbell Heron - 1924stawell portrait

Charles Bennett was a son of William Garnsworthy and Susan Bennett. He married Francis Elizabeth (Lizzie) Craze in 1911.Black and white portrait of a gentleman in formal attire seated to left of a young lady standing wearing long sleeved full length wedding gown with train and flowered headdress with long veil, holding bridal bouquet in front with both hands.On reverse of photograph, information probably supplied by Stella Surman: "Mr Charles Bennett / Lizzie Crase".frances elizabeth (lizzie) craze, charles bennett, weddings

Black and white copy of original family portrait, showing 4 women standing behind and 2 men in dark suits and a lady seated and dressed in a light coloured floral dress and a flower pinned to her dark coat and stole."1339 Ernest Ball & Family"ernest alfred ball, fanny louisa, horace, mavis, gladys, hazel, bernice

Henry (Harry) Mitchell, born 1867 at Scarsdale, was the only son of Frederick Mitchell and his first wife Jane McDonagh. He married Ethel Annie Austin in 1902. Henry Mitchell and his wife adopted George Ah Lyee (the name later Anglicised to 'Lee') after the death of his parents. Henry died in Western Australia in 1945. Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 10.Photographic portrait of a man wearing a suit and a lady wearing glasses.On back: "Best wishes to L W UR - E H M".henry (harry) mitchell, ethel annie mitchell née austin, old lintonians collection

Black and white copy of original portrait of two women. The younger dark-haired lady is seated in front of lace curtained window. Next to her is an older lady standing behind a frame.mary ferguson, jean ferguson

Black and white copy of original photograph of studio portrait of a seated man and woman, man wearing suit with fob chain and knee crossed. Lady in full dark dress with lace collar. Wearing a long chain and brooch, holding a book.mr and mrs david clarke, piggoreet west

Black and white copy of original portrait of a family group consisting of a standing man with a large dark moustache, a seated lady wearing a white blouse and dark skirt holding a baby. Three other children are in front of the man.robert simeon nelson 2nd, mrs nelson (nee elizabeth rankin allan)

.1) Jack Gerdson and Norm Tupper both served in Korea. .2) Norm Tupper. Norm Tupper, refer Cat No 6860.1) Photo, coloured, taken in an old drill Hall, Mollison Street, Bendigo. Shows 2 men & 1 lady with picture boards on stands behind them. .2) Photo, black & white, waist up portrait taken of an Australian soldier with tilted slouch hat, sleeves rolled up & ID disc partly visible. Korean vintage. .1) Marked on rear: “Jack Gerdsen, Norm Tupper & Mrs Tupper”photography-photographs, passchendaele barracks trust, korea

Portrait - Mrs Beatrice McGregor c1935 wife of Bill McGregor of Stawell.Lady in dress and jumper leaning against logs and stonework which could be part of a fernerystawell

Black and white portrait of a gentleman with a greying full beard standing next to a seated lady holding a book. Both are wearing dark clothing, and he is resting his right elbow on a decorative column.rev john tuckfield, mrs eleanor tuckfield (nee linton)

Black and white copy of original photograph showing an older lady sitting on a decorative wicker bench, wearing a floral hat, dark dress with puff sleeves and high neckline. Dark embroidery on her bodice, her hands resting on her lap, with the side of another lady shown standing to her left.nicol family, portrait