Royal Australian Army WRAAN Corps. 00066 .1 Silver buttons made by K.G.Luke Melbourne Kings crown & map of Australia 1 centremetre x 2 00066.2. Hat badge, Queens crown, white metal, slider fitting. 00066.3 Buttons, grey felt covered, 2 centremeters x2 00066.4 Officers shoulder pips, white metal & enamel. 00066.5 Cloth shoulder boards with maroon officers pips, cut off uniform 10 x 5 centremeters plus buttons x 2

Thin cream coloured book with title printed in blue ink across the top of the cover. Below the totle is a blue illustration of a person leaning against a rail fence wearing a large hat and oversized boots. The author's name is printed in blue at the bottom of the page.non-fictionMiss McQuade White was the Matron of the 119 AGH at Adelaide River NT during WW2. This is the story of her time in the NT. Probably privately published in 1950. (from Trove)nurses, edith mcquade white, australian army nurses, ww2, wwii, world war two

Illustrated book with white front and back covers and red spine. The front cover has a red, black and white photograph of a nurse and soldier: Sister Jessie Tomlins (AANS) and her brother Fred (1 ALH), Egypt. Title and author's name are printed in red below this photo. Abbreviated title and author's name printed in white on the spine. Back cover has abbreviated title printed in red and a summary of the book printed in black.non-fictionThis book is an introduction to the social, nursing, military and political history of the time through the experiences of one nurse, Jessie Tomlins. This book follows Jessie's journey through her civilian training at Sydney Hospital to the wards of the 14th Australian General Hospital in Egypt and the rehabilitation wards in England. The book also details the social changes in the immediate aftermath of the war. jessie tomlins, military nursing-australia, world war 1914-1918, nurses, australia army-nurses

Black cover, Maroon/and grey dust jacket, pp. xvi, 344.non-fictionHistorical study of the work of Australian Army nurses during world War I. Covers nursing and training, army, environments, patterns of work, impact of disease, surgical nursing, legacy of AANS

Maroon and white dustjacket with a black and white image of eight nurses at the top and a white text box below with the title printed in black and maroon.non-fictionHistorical study of the work of Australian Army Nurses during World War I. Covers nursing and training, army, environments, patterns of work, impact of disease, surgical nursing, legacy of Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS).australian army nursing serive, aans, army nurses--australia--history, military nursing

Black & White photo "A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919 Australian War Memorial D00988"A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919

Australian Army Nursing Service (A.A.N.S.) nurses in England during WWI in their full uniform of grey dress, white apron and veil, and red cape. Photographic postcard of a group of eight Australian Army Nurses in uniform sitting and standing on the front step of an ivy covered building.'WWI ENGLAND AANS IN ENGLAND' [Handwritten in blue ink on the back of the card] 'RNC' [Handwritten in black ink on a white sticker on the back of the card]world war 1914-1918, ww1, wwi, australian army nursing service, nurses, england

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962–1972) had on Australian servicemen.Laminated photo of four Australian Army nurses conducting health checks to Vietnamese children. 8 Field Ambulance South Vietnam/1967-19728 field ambulance, vung tau, vietnam, blomley, doctor

Event photography, first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain.Unframed, printed black and white photograph on photo paper of 8 women in uniform standing in a row, from left to right Sisters Jean Gracey, Marjorie Smith, Kathleen Barnes, Gertrude Muller, Mary Wilson, Marie O'Laughlan, Dorothea Harrison and Gwen Dwyer. "DEPT. OF INFORMATION" [Stamped in purple in on back] "Jacquinot Bay Area, New Britain... 253. The first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain. Leading from left to right: Sisters Jean Gracey (Nutgrove, Q'sland) Marjorie Smith (Roseville, Sydney) Kathleen Barnes (Nedlands, W.A.) Gertrude Muller (Harrisville, Q'sland) Mary Wilson (Caulfield, Vic.) Marie O'Laughlan (Wangaratta, Vic.) Dorothea Harrison (Beaudesert, Q'sland) and Gwen Dwyer (Kew, Vic.). AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL PHOTO. PASSED BY PUBLICITY CENSORSHIP 8/3/45. " [Typed in blue/purple ink on paper which has been stuck on the back of the photo]pacific war, jean gracey, marjorie smith, kathleen barnes, gertrude muller, mary wilson, marie o'laughlan, dorothea harrison, gwen dwyer

Article about Perditta Marjorie McCarthy's Army nursing career from 1941 until her retirement in 1972, the first female Brigadier in the Australian Army.Newspaper clipping with a headline, four columns of text and a black and white portrait photograph of a woman in Australian Army Nurses uniform.'WWII' [blue ink in the top right hand corner] 'Sunday Telegraph 25 Apr 1982' [blue ink across the lower border]wwii, world war two, ww2, perditta marjorie mccarthy, royal australian army nursing corps

Lieutenant Diane Lawrence as a nursing sister 1st Australian Field Hospital, South Vietnam 1969Australian Army Nurse uniform - grey and white veil, silver buttons, black lace up shoes, dog tags and stethescope.On dog tags - D.E. Lawerence - service no. F2540, 1st Australian Field Hospitallt. diane elizabeth lawrence, australian army, f25240, royal australian army nursing corps, 1st australian field hospital, australian army nurses

Biographical article on (Marion Lillian) Lily Addison (96 at time of article), focussing on the belief that she was the first Australian woman to play at Wimbledon. Article mentions in passing that she served as an army sister in the Middle East during World War One. Smaller clipping has a portrait photo of Lily in tennis outfit that gives a teaser of the larger article.Two newspaper clippings: The large clipping is a full page story with a large title, seven columns of text and three black and white pictures. The top picture is of a tennis racket, the middle photo is a studio portrait of four women, two standing and two sitting, two have tennis rackets. The small clipping is of a black and white photo of a woman's face and a caption.'*' [blue ink, lower left, in between column one and two] [blue ink, lines on either side of the fifth paragraph down of the fourth column of text, lower middle]ww1, wwi, australian army nurse, world war one, middle east, marion lillian (lily) addison

More than Bombs and Bandages, Australian army nurses at work in WW1, hard cover with dustjacket, 344 pages published by Big Sky publishing with black and white photographs, with inscription and signature of author Kirsty Harris.Kirsty Harrisaustralia, military, nurses, australian army, ww1, nursing.

A Photographic collage of Royal Australian Army Nurses meeting the local children at Hoa Long Village. There is one black and white photograph and three coloured Photograph. Under the Photograph there is a description about each photograph. Photograph taken by Dennis Gibbonscollage, photograph, royal australian army nursing corps

Illustrated book with brown and cream cover. Title, editors name, and an illustration of a gramophone are printed in brown on the front cover. Also on the front cover is a brown and white photo of a man and woman riding camels in front of the Sphinx: Olive " airing herself around the Pyramids in lieu of pay" accompanied by Dr John Kneebone. Title is also printed in brown on the spine. On the back cover are printed extracts from the book, along with two small photographs, one is of the front of an envelope, the other is a photograph of Olive Haynes in uniform 1915non-fictionA collection of letters and diary extracts written by Olive Haynes, between 1914 and 1918. This book gives an invaluable insight into the experiences of an Australian Army nurse whose service saw her minister to casualties from some of Australia's most significant campaigns during World War Oneolive l.c.hayes, world war 1914-1918 - medical care, world war 1914-1918-hospitals, australian army nurses, nurse

A hardback book bound in pale olive green bookcloth with red text and details on the cover and spine. The book has damage to the edges of the covers and inside the front cover part of the original dust jacket is glued.non-fictionA memoir about author's experience of working as a nurse for the Australian Army during World War One. [Appears to have been fleshed out from diary/journal entries]wwi, ww1, world war one, australian nurses, army nurse, naval nurse, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service medal, r[osa] a[ngela] kirkcaldie

Images of Australian Army nurses in England in 1940Foolscap, black and white photocopy of multiple newspaper clippings. The clippings are photographs featuring groups of women [nurses] in uniforms with some captions present.'H88' [blue ink on the right hand side under title] '1940' [blue ink on the left hand side under title]australian army nursing service, aans, wwii, world war two, ww2

[WWI] Australian Army Nurse, unknown name. [Photo does not appear to be the original, perhaps a photo of a photo.]Black and white portrait photograph of a younger woman in a nurses uniform with a white collar and headdress. Photo is a little blurry. Subject has what looks to be an Australian Army badge attached to the collar of her uniform, at her throat.wwi, army nurse, world war one, ww1, uniform, portrait

This armband was worn by Australian Army Nurses during World Ward 1914-1918 and World War 1939-1945Of significance to the AHNL as Alfred Hospital nurses serving in World Wars would have worn a similar armbandRed felt cross machined stitched onto stained fabric with metal buckleon the reverse 'V KAUFMAN & Co / 1915 / W D (upside down) [stamped in black ink] indecipherable name [handwritten in blue inkworld war 1914-1918, nursing, australia army-nurses, world war 1939-1945, gethla forsyth

A letter from an Australian Army Nurse serving overseas in WWII, to another nurse working at a Base Hospital in Victoria, Australia.Photocopied pages of a handwritten letter and an addressed air mail envelope with postage marks.gladys thomas, j.nolte, world war 1939-1945, wwii

Three pages of hand-written notes detailing the life of Evaline [?] Elizabeth Graham, an Australian Army Nurse, written by her next of kin, [?] Graham. Three pages of handwritten text in blue ink.'H75' [Handwritten in blue ink at the top left corner]army nurses, evaline elizabeth graham, australian army nursing service, world war 1939-1945

Article about West Australian Army nurses in Tobruk who were evacuated on the hospital ship Vita and the release of 'A hospital at war' by Rupert Goodman, a book about the 2/4th Australian General Hospital from 1940-1945.Newspaper clipping of article with seven columns of text, two black and white photographs of older women looking at the camera.wwii, world war two, ww2, australian army nursing service, australian hospital ship vita, rupert goodman, victoria alexandra may hobbs, jean osborne hewson, b d isaac, o loftus, beryl elizabeth scott, molly clarke

The clipping appears to be a pictorial of Melbourne's National Shilling Drive March. The first photo's caption states that the Australian Army Nurses, who had returned from active service overseas were given the position of honour at the head of the column.A narrow newspaper clipping of four black and white photos with captions. The photos depict four different groups of women, all marching in an parade'NC9' [photocopied, top left]wwii, world war two, ww2, aans, vad, voluntary aid detachments, women's auxiliary service, awas, australian women's auxiliary service, waaaf, women's auxiliary australian air force, victoria, melbourne, town hall

The article discusses a documentary called Vietnam Nurses that was produced in 2005 and aired on SBS television. "The untold story of the young Australian Army nurses who served at the only Australian-run field hospital in the Vietnam War." [Screen Australia website].Newspaper clipping with four columns of text and a large square photograph at the top of four women smiling. The title and a quote are printed in green.army nurses, vietnam war, vung tau, vietnam nurses, documentaries, terry ross

Cream booklet with 2 staples, black and white interior and coloured cover featuring illustrated red cross with the Centaur ship surrounded by a green wreathnon-fictionww2, australian army nursing serive, commemorative, second world war, e lydia shaw, world war ii, military nursing, world war two

Extensive notes on the life and war experiences of Effie Mary Fussell (nee Garden), born 1890 and passed away in 1986. Mrs Fussell served as an Australian Army Nurse in Cairo and France. She was a dedicated member of the Returned Nurses Club of Victoria and served as President from 1950-1953.Document package of handwritten and typed notes on assorted sized paper and a newspaper article.australian army nurses, world war 1914-1918, wwi, ww1, effie garden, effie mary fussell, returned nurses club

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)

Vivian Statham (nee Bullwinkel) visits Melbourne from her home in Perth to launch the National Mutual Nurses' Month, taking place throughout May. The biggest woman's project of the bicentennial, Nurses' Month will involve nurses throughout Australia. Though Vivian is now retired she is still very involved and concerned about the nursing world. Possibly best known as the courageous lone survivour of the massacre of Australian Army nurses by the Japanese in World War Two, Vivian went on to be matron of the Repatriation Hospital and then Fairfield Hospital. A newspaper clipping of a story consisting of three large columns of text and a large black and white photo of an older woman (head and sholders) holding a baby'WWII ' '[blue ink, top right, both copies] 'Progress Press. APRIL 1988'[black ink bottom left, one copy]world war 2, wwii, ww2, world war ii, vivian bullwinkel, red cross, mercy hospital, michael willessee, st kilda road, edith cavell, britich, belgium, german, nurses' memorial centre, lucas sampson, kerrie sampson, yarraville west

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

The clipping is a set of photos of Melbourne's National Shilling Drive March. The first photo's caption states that the Australian Army Nurses, who had returned from active service overseas were given the position of honour at the head of the column. Other photos depict Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), Women's Auxiliary Service (AWAS) and Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF). On reverse of clipping is a partial article about 'a striking evidence of the way in which Australia has transformed itself into a nation at war, instead of being merely a nation involved in war.'A narrow newspaper clipping of four black and white photos with captions. The photos depict four different groups of uniformed women, all marching in an parade.'NC9' [blue ink, centre, top, back of page]wwii, world war two, ww2, aans, vad, voluntary aid detachments, women's auxiliary service, awas, australian women's auxiliary service, waaaf, women's auxiliary australian air force, fundraising march