Newspaper - 'The forgotten heroine' Visitors to New Cheltenham Cemetery in Melbourne would not know that a highly decorated and dedicated nurse was buried there. Her grave is unmarked, there is no reference to her achievements or selfless dedication. Estelle Lee Archer died in 1960, at the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg, age 78 from a perforated ulcer. Margaret Leyden wants the Office of Australian War Graves to recognise that her great-aunt died from war-related injuries and to restore and maintain her grave. Margaret, who never met her aunt, has pieced together her history, including that Estelle's medals, including the prestigious Royal Red Cross 2nd Class for services in support of our ANZACs have ended up in the MAryborough Military & Colonial Museum after they were bought at a second hand shop. Estelle served in seven army units and was in the Middle East, England and France for the duration of World War 1. After the war she continued to dedicate her life to the care of soldiers. Document 1 - digitised copy of 'First Wold War Embarkation Roll' for Estelle Frances Lee-Archer Document 2 - photocopy of 'Austraalian Imperial Force - Nominal Roll' page 7 (Lee-Archer, Estelle Frances listed) Document 3 - photocopy of unknown document (Sis. Lee-Archer, Estelle (RRC) listed) Five photocopied pages held together with a plastic paperclip. Two pages are of a newspaper story, the first showing a full page black and white photo of a seated older woman holding a photo of a woman in nurse's uniform. The second page of the newspaper story has four columns of text with a photo of a war medal and a photo of a standing woman in nurse's uniform beside them. The final three pages are war-time documents.dr collopy, kildonian castle, london, caulfield, tasmania, john lee archer, mary anne lyons, joseph lyons, parlianment house, hobart, ross bridge, alfred hospital, kyarra, 1st australian general hospital, swanage, dorset, gallipoli, 2nd australian general hospital, 3rd australian general hospital, 25th australian general hospital, 47th australian casualty clearing station, 3rd australian casualty clearing station, 7th australian general hospital, john saddington

Accounts of the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1914, with particular detail regarding the first three Australian General Hospitals and the Hospital ships 'Kyarra' and 'Gascon'. The document includes early personal accounts of the formation of the Service and details of the early days and leading into World War One.Photocopy of a typed document. There are fifteen pages of typed information and four pages of photographs. The entire document is printed in black ink.australian military nurses, australian army nursing service, world war 1914-1918, wwi, ww1, hospital ship kyarra, 1st australian general hospital, 2nd australian general hospital, 3rd australian general hospital, hospital ship gascon, cairo

Obituary for Edith Lydia Shaw, an Australian Army Nurse, detailing her army service from 1940 and her time on the hospital ships in the Middle East. She went on to become Matron of the Alfred Hosptial in Melbourne from 1946-1952. Edith passed away on September 13th, 1991 and this obituary was given at the Afred Hospital Chapel.Three sheets of typed print using a typewriter.'H63' [Handwritten in blue ink at the top of the page] 'Betty C Lawson / 2/10/91' [Signed in blue ink on the last page] 'Address - Obituary -given at Chapel / Alfred Hospital Melbourne.' [Handwritten in black ink on the final page]edith lydia shaw, australian army nursing serive, middle east, 1st australian general hospital, hospital ship wanganella, alfred hospital prahran (vic)

Research details, short biography and army records on the life and war experiences of Estelle Lee Archer, born 1882 and passed away in 1960. Estelle served as an Australian Army Nurse in the 1st Australian General Hospital, and later in England and France. This collection of papers includes a short biographical piece; an article from an unknown newspaper; a copy of the registration of death; and a response from the Australian Military information Services Section for information on Estelle including copies of her enlistment records. There is also some brief information regarding Elizabeth Scholastica Dailey. Document package of photocopied military papers, newspaper article and military history research notes typed on A4 papers.australian army nurses, world war 1914-1918, wwi, ww1, estelle lee archer, elizabeth scholastica dailey, royal red cross, aans

This collection belonged to Sister Tessa Thomas R.R.M. (Nee Youngman) Sister Thomas was born at Creswick 1882, died Brisbane 1948. She trained at the Alfred Hospital for 3 years from 1909. On the 28th November 1914, as a staff nurse she embarked on the "Shyarra" from Australia and served at the 1st Australian General Hospital, Egypt. February 1917 she was attached to the 2nd Auxiliary Hospital Southhall, one of the hospitals specializing in fitting artificial limbs. 2 June 1916, she was awarded the Royal Red Cross Medal 2nd class for her valuable services.WW1 Active Service Return Medal WW1 Return from Overseas Services Chevron, Lapel badge WW1 Royal Irish Rifles badge WW1 Manchester Regiment Fleur de Lis Egyptian Enamel Broach

The Victorian Ex Servicewomen's Bicentennial Bowls Tournament was also a celebration for the bowlers who, 45 years earlier were contributing to Australia's war effort. Lorna Gorman, 79, who has received the Life Member of Melbourne WAAAF Branch, Royal Australian Air Force Association, Victoria Division award for services rendered over many years. Joan Wicks, 72, was on the first ship to leave Australia, after Japan entered the war in 1941, and joined the 2/1st Australian General Hospital at Gaza. After serving throughout the war she was awarded the Florence Nightingale Scholarship and on completion took up the position of Matron of the Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. Olive Jepson joined the Royal Australian Nursing Service in early 1942 and was attached to the 2/11th Australian General Hospital in Bonegilla. A page from a magazine consisting of two large black and white photos of women in bowls uniforms and three columns of text. The upper photo is of three women having a cup of tea and a laugh, with the lower photo depicting eight women holding the Bicentennial flag.[red ink line down the left side of a paragraph of text, left side, middle] [red ink line down the left side of a paragraph of text, middle, lower] 'Archie Webster 580 1815' [blue ink, bottom right]mckinnon bowls club, joan norton, jack smith, eileen mclean memorial plaque, jess whitehead, vi smith, may johnson, edna myers, ww2, wwii, middle east, western australia, new guinea, bouganville, heidelberg military hospital, buna, joy livingston, heather hall, betty craft, cath nimon, nance pownall, audrie webster, jeanne mathews, joan flower

When Dr. Hector Rath Maclean died in August 1934 he was Williamstown's oldest and most honored medical practitioner. He died at his home in Parker Street Williamstown. He was 72 years old, and was born in Cecil Street Williamstown, on February 25, 1862. He studied medicine at Melbourne University and Edinburgh University. At the outbreak of the war, he volunteered for service with the 1st Australian General Hospital, and saw service at Egypt, from where he volunteered for service at Gallipoli as a member of the 5th and 7th Light Horse. Dr. Maclean was a founder of the local Williamstown hospital, to which he was senior physician and surgeon. He was also the port health officer and health officer to the city council. This brass plaque is from his surgery Newport. A memorial to Dr Maclean is sited in front of the Senior Citizens building in Ferguson Street Williamstown.Rectangular brass nameplate inscribed Dr H.R. Maclean, Surgeon"DR.H.R.MACLEAN/SURGEON"

A French flag that was flown in Rouen, France on Armistice Day in 1918. The note says it was donated to Legacy by Matron H. E. Tait RRC. There are no details how she came to have the flag or why she gave it to Melbourne Legacy. From the AWM Matron HE Tait is Helen Elizabeth Tait, from Maffra who had trained at the Alfred Hospital and joined the Australian Army Nursing Service. She was awarded the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) for her service in World War One. Her full record is available from the National Archive of Australia. It shows she was serving at the 1st Australian General Hospital in Rouen in November of 1918 when the war ended. RRC is The Royal Red Cross (RRC) which is a military decoration awarded in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for exceptional services in military nursing. After the war she returned to Melbourne and was Matron of Melbourne Grammar School. She never married and died in 1976.The founding Legatees all fought in World War One and momentos like this flag would have been appreciated by them.A French flag from World War One.Note with the flag is typed and says ' French Flag which floated over the Town Hall in Rouen on Armistice Day November 11th 1918. Donated by Matron H. E. Tait, R.R.C.'france, world war one, rouen, nurse, souvenir

Mementos of the Hamilton Base Hospital's former Matron of have been presented after a series of coincidences. While Mrs Nell Dobson (neeBryant)was travelling through Hamilton, she was invited to attend the nurses graduation ceremony at the hospital, where the Dux of the nurses course received the Gwlady Thomas Prize. Nell first met Matron Thomas in 1934 and again in 1941 when Matron Thomas joined her at the 1st Australian General Hospital at Gaza. Nell kept a diary, describing life as an army nurse, including August 31 when Matron Thomas and Sister McPhail were injured and subsequently died on September 1. Nell continued her diary throughout her war service, including the happier times and many moving moments. Nell later returned to Hamilton to present photo copies of her diary and other momentos of her days serving with Gwladys Thomas to the hospital. A newspaper clipping of a story consisting of three columns of text beneath the title.'local paper. 4th June/80' [graphite, along top] Al Matheson was the doctor.' [graphite, down left hand side]melbourne, wwii, middle east, don dobson, len wilkinson, mrs wilkinson, dunolly, australian imperial forces, aif, tobruk, gaza ridge, al kantara, jerusalem, 2nd 4th australian general hospital, al matheson

The kit bag was used by James Thomas Alfred Ralph, who was born in South Australia on 25 September 1897. He enlisted for service in the First World War on 17 May 1918 in Adelaide with the Australian Medical Corps General Reinforcements. He was allocated the service number 20568 and embarked from Adelaide on the HMT Gaika on 6 August 1918. He arrived in London, England on the 13 October 1918 and allocated to the Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot. He transferred as a medical officer to the 1st Australian Hospital (Hayfield?) on 2 December 1918, and was attached to the 1st Australian Army Hospital (Sutton Vale?) in January 1919. He returned to Australia in Febuary 1920 on the Cape Verde as nursing staff. He was discharged from service in Adelaide on 17th March 1920.Tan coloured canvas kit bag used by a member of the Australian Army Medical Corps during World War 1. The tubular kit bag has 12 brass eyelets placed around its opening, and is reinforced with a second layer of canvas at its base. The kit bag has a side stitched seam, stiching around the base and top opening. A circular lightweight tan canvas flap is stitched to the top opening at the side seam.On the side if the kit bag is a red cross on a white background, surrounded by a circular yellow line. It also has the numbers 20568, with the words JAS.T. A. RALPH, A.A.M.C, A.I.F., AND 4.M.D. The base of the kit bag has a map of Australia in black ink, with 4.M.D printed in black ink above the map. "Sth. Aus." and numbers "20568" are printed in black ink over the map of Australia. The marking 'broad arrow' is printed in black ink on the inside of the top opening.world war one, kit bag

Born 5th October 1895 in Adavoyle, United Kindom Occupation Grocer and later horticulturalist Married after WW1- Wife - Daisy Florence Barclay World War One Staff Sergeant Regimental Number 2139 Enlisted AIF in Melbourne 29th December 1914, having previously served 3 months with the Ulster Volunteers and to camp Broadmeadows, to depot Battalion 29th December 1914. Embarked from Melbourne for the middle East with 3rd reinforcement group for the 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 25th February 1915 per transport 'Runic'. Disembarked Alexandria and to camp Heliopolis, Egypt. Operation Gallipoli from 5th May 1915 with 5th Battalion. Sick with dental problems 2nd Field Ambulance 17th September 1915. To hospital Lemnos 20th December 1915. To Alexandria hospital with pluerisy 12th January 1916. Returned to Australia with enteric per 'Nestor' 9th February 1916.To duty Broadmeadows 4th April 1916. Wmbarked with 4th reinforcements group for the 58th Battalion, 15th Brigade per transport 'Themistocles' 1st August 1916 Returned to England 14th September 1916. Operations France and Flanders from 6th December 1916. To 59th Battalion 29th December 1916. To 5th Division Infantry School 18th February to 28th March 1917 as Lance Corporal. Corporal 7th April 1917. Sergeant 2nd May 1917. To 3rd Southern General Hospital Oxford 4th October 1917. Returned to Melbourne per Transport 'Persic' 12th February 1918. Discharged 14th March 1918. Second World War. Regimental Number V5571 Emlisted in the Australian Military Forces in Royal Park, Melbourne 22nd August 1940 and to 2nd Infantry Training Battalion, Fyansford. Staff Sergeant 24th August 1940. To 2/14th Training Battalion Wangaratta 11th October 1940. To 2/23rd Training Battalion, Wangaratta 18th October, 1940.To Southern Command Training School 26th May 1941.to Camp Bonegilla 15th May 1942. To Camp Caulfield 11th November 1942. Discharged to Reserve Occupation 19th November 1942. Remarks. Awarded 1915-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal 1914-1919 Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal as Lance Corporal vide London Gazette 30111 of 31st July 1918. Citation for action on 9th July 1917 during the third Battle of Ypres reads- " For conspicous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service during operation in carrying important messsages through heavy fire" Awarded War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45 in 1951. Described as 71.5inches tall, medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He died 11th September 1962.WW1 - Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914/15 Star 1914/18 British War Medal Victory Medal WW11 - 1939/45 British War Medal Australian Service Medal 1939/45 All medals with associated coloured ribbons. These are replica medals made in the exact metals as the originals. Also in display is a record of War Service which can be found in the narrative. Noneservice, medal, 1918, citation, ww1, military, gazette, london, ww11, medals, 30111, 31st, july, ypres, distinguished

PRIVATE WILLIAM JOHN MOYLE, NO 6544, 14TH INFANTRY BATTALION, RTA 5/4/1919.. PRIVATE/DRIVER CHARLES MOYLE, No 2400, 7th Battalion, wounded twice while on active service, RTA 23/7/1919. PRIVATE RICHARD JOHN MOYLE, (aka Henry) No. 15152, 14th Australian General Hospital, RTA 29//4/1919. PRIVATE GEORGE THOMAS MOYLE, No. 1836, 5th Infantry Battalion, 58th Battalion, wounded 4 separate occasions, RTA 13/3/1918. PRIVATE EDGAR WALTER MOYLE, No 4028 24th Infantry Battalion, 1st ANZAC Entrenching Battalion, wounded twice, RTA 2/3/1919. PRIVATE REUBEN IVOR MOYLE, No 4477, 21st Infantry Battalion, invalided home 8/4/1917. PRIVATE LESLIE MAFEKING MOYLE, No. 5439, 6th Infantry Battalion, 21st Battalion RTA 14/1/1917. Memorabilia - framed story of seven brothers, soldier, in colour, using memorabilia of soldiers and their lives Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.MOYLE FAMILYframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

Item in the collection of George Wheeler Life Member Bendigo RSL, refer Cat No 8263 for his RSL and Service history. The association between Wheeler and Dunstan is at this point unknown. Re Dunstan No 2162 and the Matchbox holder. John Sickler Dunstan enlisted on 23.7.1915 in the 4th reinforcements 21st Bn, embark for Eygpt 27.9.1915, embark for France 26.3.1916. For a period he acted as escort for General Birdwood from 7.4.1916, transfer to 1st ANZAC HQ, hospital with Gastritis 13.1.1917, attached to 3 Sqd RFC 8.3.1917, rejoin unit 13.5.1917, promoted to Sgt 23.6.1917, detached for duty with 4th Field Survey Coy RE 1.3.1918, rejoin unit 16.3.1918. Married in England 12.7.1919, embark for Australia 12.5.1920, discharged from the AIF 11.8.1920. He was awarded a Croix De Guerre on 14.7.1919. At a point in his records when with 1st ANZAC HQ he was in the Topographical Section. Trench Art, Matchbox Holder, brass engraved on three sides.Side i, " 2162 - Pte. J. S. Dunstan - 1 ANZAC CORPS" Side 2, "Engraved image of the Rising Sun badge". Side 3, Somme 1916/17"smirsl, trench art, brsl, match box, gwheeler

Alan Kenneth Naismith, VX4838 enlisted in the AIF on 23.10.1939 age 24 years 7 months. Hospital 2.11.39 - 6.11.39 unlisted, posted to 2/7th Bn 6th Division 2nd AIF on 25.11.1939, hospital 2.3.40 - 19.3.40 unlisted, embarked for the Middle East 18.4.1940 arriving 17.5.1940, hospital twice between 31.7.40 - 22.8.40 unlisted, total 11 days, embark for Greece 9.4.1941, return to Middle East late May/June 1941 medical, promoted Cpl 20.7.1941, A/Sgt 14.2.1942, embark for Australia 12.3.1942 arriving 38.3.1942, hospital 9.6.42 - 16.6.42 with Threadworm, embark for New Guinea 13.10.1942, promoted Sgt 29.10.42, revert to Cpl at own request 25.11.1942, hospital with Malaria 18.1.43 - 9.2.43. During the period of August 1st - 5th 1943 at an area called Bobdubi Ridge Alan is awarded the DCM and is WIA on the 5th, GSW to right shoulder, embarks from Pt Moresby 27.9.1943 arriving Cairns 30.9.1943, hospital Malaria 13.2.44 - 10.3.44, accidental injury 6.5.1944 fractured left clavicle, discharged from the Army on 8.9.1944. The Official History of Australia in WW2 states that Sgt Naismith had gained a reputation as a booby trap expert and was interested in these gadgets.The citation is on a light parchment type paper rectangular in shape. Colour is into a fawn with stains and marks from handling. Creases from folding have left several small tears. The rear is blank with sticky tape holding the citation together at the folds.At the top of the Citation is a seal, blue in colour with the words, Govenor - General, Commonwealth of Australia. The centre coat of arms of the seal has fine writing which is unreadable. There are no other markings except for the citation wording itself. “Distinguished Conduct Medal Corporal Alan Kenneth Naismith ( VX4838 )”citation dcm, a.k.naismith vx4838, documents - certificates

Bible sent to the mother of Alfred George BINGHAM (born Richmond, enlisted Caulfield) No VX75707, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 21.3.1942 age 23 years 5 months. Posted to AAMC 26.3.1942, embarked for New Guinea 3.1.1943 on the 2/1st Aust Hospital ship Manunda, returned to Aust and disembarked on 7.5.1944, embarked for Morotai on 17.3.1945, returned to Aust and disembarked on 4.1.1946, discharged from the AIF on 20.6.1946. Units served in, 20th Field Ambulance, 2/9th General Hospital, 2/5th General Hospital. Refer also Cat No’s 314.2, 513. New Testament, brown covers with black printing & George VI insignia. Written inside front cover: “VX75707 20th Field Ambulance Pte. A. G. Bingham A.I.F. Australia" Written on introductory page: TO MUM WITH BEST OF LOVE SON 30th-5-1942 BALCOMBE 1942 WANGAR ATTA BACCOMEbooks, bibles, religion

The Author Arnold Oakley JORDAN (born Tasmania, enlisted Tasmania) in the 2nd AIF No TX3528 on 21.6.40 age 28 years 9 months. Posted to 2/40th Bn 25.6.1940, hospital with Influenza 24.8.1940, rejoin unit 9.9.1940, appointed group 3 Nursing Orderly and posted to 2/4 ACCS, embarked for Singapore 1.2 1941, hospital 23.5.1941 with Acute Tonsilitis, hospital 24.12.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 17.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942 (POW) Malaya, reported alive in Siam 22.8.1945, recovered in Siam 22.8.1945, embark for Australia 18.10.1945, evacuated to 111 AGH then 2/1st Con Depot, discharged from the 2nd AIF 23.1.1946. ACCS (Aust Casualty Clearing Station) AGH (Aust General Hospital) Siam (Thailand) Con Depot (Convalescent Depot)Paperback book written by Arnold Jordan. Japanese flag on front cover. Handwriting on page 3. Gift inscription inside.books, military, pow’s, ww2

Frederick Price Charlton (born Sebastion, enlisted Melbourne) Enlisted in the 1st General Hospital Reinforcements on 19.4.15. Embarked for overseas 18.5.15. He embarked for Australia on duty with his OC on 4.12.15. Promoted to SGT. He re embarked for overseas on 3.3.16. Transferred to 15th FAB on 11.10.16. Hospitalised with Influenza on 14.1.17. Attached to 5th Div HQ and allotted Regt No 68A on 25.8.17. Discharged from the AIF on 10.9.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re F.P Charlton. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-1918 3. Victory medal 1914 -19, replica not engraved."68 Sgt FP Charlton 15 F AMB AIF"medals, military, history, ron mills collection

Stella Jessie Mackin (Hewston) enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service No VX42596 on 4.6.1940 age 25 years 6 months. Served with 7th AGH and 4th AGH. Embarked for the Middle East 3.2.1941 and served with the 1st and 7th AGH. Hospital 27.5.1942 with Scabies, rejoin unit 29.5.1941, hospital 30.1.1942 with Gastro Enteritis, rejoin unit 1.2 1942. Embark for Australia 31.1.1943, serves with 115th AGH and 2/9th AGH. Appointed Lieutenant 23.3.1943. Embark for New Guinea 21.9.1943 and serves with 2/7th AGH, appointed Capt 24.9.1943. Hospital 2.6.1944 with Dengue Fever, rejoin unit 8.6.1944. Embark for Australia 25.1.1945, serves with 102nd AGH and 2/2nd AGH, discharged from the AIF on 25.3.1946. Refer 2993 re Stella. AGH, Australian General Hospital. Part of the Hewston collection WW1 & WW2.10 Photocopied pages of service records relating to Stella Jessie (Noelle) Mackin nee Hewston VX42596.documents-records, military history-service records, nursing

Reginald George Worcester (1903-1972) was a highly regarded obstetrics and gynaecology specialist. Between 1930 and 1933, Worcester was the Medical Superintendent at the Royal Women's Hospital. He obtained his MRCOG in England in 1935, and on his return to Australia was appointed as a university tutor in obstetrics and gynaecology. In 1939, he was appointed as the honorary gynaecologist to outpatients at the Royal Women's Hospital. Worcester served with the AIF during World War II as C.O. of the 17th Field Ambulance in Darwin and as A.D.M.S., Northern Territory Force, and the 2nd/9th Australian Army Corps from 1942 to 1943. His major war service, however, was undertaken in Borneo and Moratai, commanding the 2nd/1st Australian C.C.S. and the 2nd/9th Australian General Hospital. Worcester acquitted himself admirably during the war, with company commander Hubert Smith praising his contribution in no uncertain terms: " His [Worcester's] success as C.O. of a Field Ambulance resulted from a complete understanding of what the unit should be able to do in the transportation of casualties in the field, as well as of the usual medial functions. He organized both with efficiency and at all times difficult decisions were made with humility and good humour. The personal qualities which made him such a calm and considerate consultant never left him, even in the most dangerous and trying circumstances of war." Worcester's time in the army greatly affected his health, but despite this he was able to build a strong and reputable practice upon his return to Australia. As outlined by Arthur Hill, Worcester " was appointed in turn to the following important posts: Honorary Outpatient Obstetrician and Inpatient Gynaecologist to the Women’s Hospital (1946-1948); Honorary Gynaecologist to Prince Henry’s Hospital (1946-1963); Guest Examiner in London for the R.C.O.G. (1953); Examiner in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (1957-1964); Visiting Gynaecologist to the Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg 1963- 1967); and first Victorian Members’ representative (1947-1950) and later Fellows’ Representative (1953-1960) on the Australian (Regional) Council of the R.C.O.G. To these posts he brought the benefits of clear thinking and critical awareness. In 1949 he was elected F.R.C.O.G." In early 1967, Worcester suffered a hemiplegia which left him with an impaired gait and paralysed his right hand. Although unable to do major surgery, he returned to part-time practice by September 1967. His ill-health persisted though, and he was retired from practice in 1970. (Source: (1973), REGINALD GEORGE WORCESTER. Medical Journal of Australia, 1: 770-771.)Brown leather medical case. The case has a solid frame and is rectangular, with a leather handle at top. There are two locks on the top of the case, and a metal clasp on either side to fasten the bag closed. The case is embossed with the text 'R.G. WORCESTER' on top, in a position between the two locks and below the handle at bottom centre. The inside of the case is lined with a canvas bag that is buttoned to the case with press studs. The inside of the case also contains a loose canvas bag on which is handwritten 'BAG No/THREE/ R.G. WORCESTER'. The loose canvas bag has a metal zipper at opening.'R.G.WORCESTER'obstetrics, surgery

Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. A collection of objects found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers were transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection in 1994.Round copper coloured badge attached by two metal links to a rectangular bar. The bar is designed to hold a small name plate. The badge features a map of Australia as the central design overlaid with a representation of the Staff of Asclepius (a serpent entwined around a staff). Front of badge carries the words, "AUSTRALASIAN MEDICAL CONGRESS/ (B.M.A.) 9TH SESSION/ SYDNEY 1955".browne fj, australian medical congress, numismatics

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph At 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Red Cross Member Rosemary Griggs organises the Red Cross hut for the day of patient and general visitors. The Diggers could catch up on all the news from home over a cool drinkphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, rosemary griggs, gibbons collection catalogue, diggers, red cross hut

Wallace 'Wal/Wally' More documents from when he served as an independant Councillor for the City of Sunshine (Elected 1956). He lived at 14 Gunnedah Street Albion. More Park Ardeer is named after him. These documents were donated to the Society by his daughter Jocelyn TruscottLetter to Frank Cassar from Jocelyn Truscott nee More May 2019|Program of Gala Performance Sixty glorious Years The Barclay Theatre Melbourne 16th April 1972 Synopsis The film opens with Queen Victoria's announcement of her betrothal to Prince Albert a pronouncement far from enthusiastically received by Parliament Thence to Englands antipathy towards the Prince Consort. The birth of the Princess Royal. The opening of the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace. The Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. The death of the Prince Consort. The poignancy of Victoria's protracted retirement from public life. The misguided honour of her husband's memory. Later in happier circumstances during her Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. The control of the Suez Canal by Disraeli. The assassination of General Gordon Kitchener's conquest of Khartoum. The death of the Queen These are the highlights of This Magnificent Motion Picture|3 Notice paper for Centenary Commemoration meeting of the Council Wednesday 18th May 1960|Religious Program for City of Sunshine who were celebrating the Centenary Civic Thanksgiving Service 1860 - 1960 at the Town Hall Sunshine 1st May 1960 in the presence of His Worship the Mayor Cr D B Dempster JP Address by The Right Reverend Doctor A C Watson Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia|Typed Report City of Sunshine Mayors Report 1962 to 1963 Cr D F Thompson JP Mayor 2 September 1963|Typed Report City of Sunshine Mayors Report 1955 to 1956 Cr Henry B Dempster JP|Newspaper Article Footscray and District Hospital Annual Report 1972|Newspaper Article Its hard times for the kind ladies of Sunshine Sunshine Ladis Benevolent Society members Flo Morley Glad Crick Sadie Parsons and Connie Parsons With remaining members Edna Hopkins and Violet More the women have given a total of 130 years service to Sunshine's needy|Newspaper Article The Sun 30 June 1981 Baby Di|Newspaper Article Sunshine Advocate 31 August 1956 Who will be Mayor?more

Edith Cornwell was born in 1868; she completed her nursing training at the Alfred Hospital in 1896. After this she worked at several different hospitals, including qualifying as a midwife, and the role of matron at Hay, Wagga Wagga, and the Women's Hospital, Melbourne. In 1902 Edith had joined the Australian Army Nursing Service as a reserve. At the outbreak of war in 1914 Edith formally enlisted and served overseas twice. in Egypt (1915-1916) as Matron of the No2 Australian General Hospital (AGH) at Heliopolis. Returning to Australia Edith became Matron of No 5 Base Hospital, Melbourne. In February 1917 Edith was awarded the Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class. In 1918, she worked as Matron at AGHs in France and England. In 1919 Edith was awarded the Royal Red Cross, 1st Class. After the war Edith was active in the formation of the Returned Nurses Club.After leaving the army in 1922 Edith joined Victoria's Neglected Children Department as Matron of their Receiving House. Edith retired in 1932, in 1933 she was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal. In 1937 Edith was chosen to represent Australian nurses at the coronation of King George V.Biography of a significant graduate of the Alfred Hospital School of NursingComb-bound book with clear plastic front cover and white cardboard back cover. Title page visible through clear plastic: - coloured photograph of Edith Corwell wearing the World War I uniform of matron in the Australian Army Nursing Service. Title printed above and below this photo. White comb binding visible at left. Previous catalogue number handwritten on small white sticker at top right of front cover. On page after title page is a handwritten dedication 'Presented to the Archives of the Alfred Hospital/ Alison Cornwell/ Elaine White (nee Cornwell)/ June 1993, Melbourneedith cornwell, alfred hospital, world war 1914-1918, australian army nursing service

Collection of black and white photographs taken aboard the hospital ship 'Wanganella' and of locations throughout the Middle East during World war II. There are photographic representations of Jerusalem, Bombay, and Gaza including the local people and landmarks and street scenes. Faded dark blue, cloth-bound album, bound with blue rope thread tied into tassles through two eyelets on the cover. There is a lighter blue whispy-lined pattern across the entire cover. Inside there are black card backing pages with photos of varying sizes attached using clear or brown photo corners (the last few pages contain photographs that have been glued in place). There is a sheet of glassine paper between each page to protect the photographs.'VX65917 / L.B.Leslie / 2/1st Aust. General Hospital' [Handwritten in light blue ink on the inside of the cover] [Multiple descriptive inscriptions throughout album beneath photographs]royal australian army nursing corps, raanc, world war 1939-1945, wwii, ww2, middle east, hospital ship wanganella, gaza, jerusalem