The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 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.Coral Dulcie Toey of Training School 46 26/4/60 colour photograph head and shoulders, in uniform with captails (student nurse). On rear of photo written in ink: * Coral Dulcie Toey Born 30/3/1943 at Pyramid Hill, PTS School 46 (20/4/60) * Married Ian James Broad 31/1/1940 * Daughter Kristen Janelle (9 months) May 1974 * All three killed in car accident Swan Hill Kerang Road ? at Lake Boga on Jan 4 1975 * Buried Durham Ox Cemetery * One report says the accident April 1st. nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 46 1960, coral dulcie toey