272-page soft cover book entitled 'Nursing in the 30's' Before Antibiotics, Immunization & Modern Technology. By Isabel 'Spark' Gill A comprehensive story of nursing in the 1930's, including B&W illustrations, photos, charts and bandages. First published 1998 by Curnow Street Trust, Ivanhoe, Victoria. Printed by Walker Printing, Kangaroo Flat Signed by the author in black pen. Isabel 'Spark' Gill 20/3/1998 on title page.nursing, bendigo hospital

City of Ringwood community information report issued December 1963, including financial summary and sections covering Valuations, Private Street Construction, Other New Works, Planning Scheme, Elderly Citizen' Village and Clubrooms, Cool Store Site, Wantirna Road (bridge) Widening, Fire Hazards, Fly Control, Dogs, Refuse, Garbage Removal, Immunization, and List of Council Representatives.Tributes to the late Frank Russell Lucas, original Borough Engineer, and ex-Councillor R.O. Spencer.rinx

Illustrated book with green binding.Front cover has a gilt border and print detaling title and edition above edition is a small gilt map of Australia with a green oval on which 'CSL' is printed. The same information is on the spine.non-fictionA comprehensive medical reference, it contains detailed information on vaccinations, therapeutics and treatments available at the time of publication (1973)immunizations, vaccinations, human blood products, hormones, antibiotics, antivenenes, allergens

Green covered community information booklet for Ringwood residents covering Council Representatives' and Service Organisations' contact details, Council Finances, Immunizations, Major Works, Planning (Live Theatre/Functions Centre), Health and Community Services, Christmas Holiday Play Centres, Lord Mayor's Children's Camp, Rates, Municipal Elections, Dogs, Rubbish Tip, Overhanging Foliage, Vandalism, Building By-laws, Fred Dwerryhouse Swimming Centre, Planning (Commercial Centre), Netball Complex, Citizenship Ceremonies, Mini Bikes, School Crossing Supervision, Ringwood Garden Competition, and Coming Events (International Year of the Child, Family Fun Day, Highland Carnival). Includes two City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1979.Mayor's Message - Cr. A.B. Henderson, J.P. Back cover - Green tinted photograph of Ringwood Memorial Tower captioned: Ringwood - "A Happening Community"rinx

Yellow covered community information booklet for Ringwood residents covering Council and Parliamentary contact details, Council Meeting Dates, Justices of the Peace, Council Finances, Immunizations, Major Works, Planning (Live Theatre/Functions Centre, including Floor Plan), Health and Community Services, Christmas Holiday Play Centres, Lord Mayor's Children's Camp, Rates, Municipal Elections, Dogs, Rubbish Tip, Overhanging Foliage, Vandalism, Building By-laws, Ringwood Library (28 Warrandyte Road), Golf Course, Fred Dwerryhouse Swimming Centre, Netball Complex, Growth of Ringwood Commercial Centre, McAlpin's Reserve Development Plan, Netball Complex, Citizenship Ceremonies, Mini Bikes, School Crossing Supervision, Family Fun Day, Highland Carnival. Includes three City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1980 and list of tip charges from October, 1979.Mayor's Message - Cr. P. Gotlib. Inside front cover - Green tinted photograph of Ringwood Memorial Tower captioned: Ringwood - "A Happening Community". Back cover - Green and yellow diagram of Ringwood Civic Centre Development, Stage 2. Floor Plan and description of Theatre and Functions Centre expected to be completed by early 1980.rinx

Services for Mothers and Children in East Gippsland were upgraded and formalised from the 1940s onwards. While these services were centred in Orbost, there was considerable outreach throughout East Gippsland. In 2024, this service was discontinued and the service was then provided on a part-time basis by a visiting service from Lakes Entrance. This collection was compiled in 2024 when the Orbost-based service was discontinued.This collection is significant because it relates to the history and functioning of the Maternal and Child Health Service in Orbost from 1940s-2024. A collection of items in a storage box. All items are from the Maternal & Child Health Service, Orbost, and were used by this service. Items are books, photos, record cards, bottles. 3367.1 Framed b/w photo of a Dodge vehicle, children, women, logs, dog. 3367.2 Group of 19 laminated photos of buildings, vehicles, children, women. 3367.3 Brown covered, spiral bound album of 19 pages. 3367.4 Clear glass bottle with markings along the side. 3367.5 Cardboard box, bluish colour. Inside is a implement with a flexible top and a pyrex/glass bottom which is open. 3367.6 Small book with printed pages 3367.7 Black covered book with blue binding, ruled pages inside. Inside are clippings, articles. 3367.8 Book with blue cover & photo of a child sitting. 173 pages 3367.9 Small booklet with white cover, blue print & image of a baby on the front cover. 65 pages 3367.10 Book with yellow & pink cover, white lettering. 96 pages 3367.11 Spiral bound booklet with a plastic cover, b/w image of a nurse on the verandah of a building. 3367.12 Plastic covered book with blue edging. 3367.13 Spiral bound book, a burgundy plastic folder. 3367.14 Spiral bound book, white cover. Contents are photos, clippings 3367.15 Small blue covered book with black binding. Contents are for midwives, mothers, breastfeeding. 3367.16 Manilla folder 3367.17 Manilla folder containing an article. Also a small layette. 3367.18 Manilla folder containing articles about history & general information, mixed topics 3367.19 Collection of 5 CDs + one tape casette. 3367.20 a round metal badge, blue colour, red heart in centre. 3367.1 Titled 'Arrival of Infant Welfare Sister, Orbost circuit c.1940s. 3367.2 Captions re. Swifts Ck, Marlo, Nowa Nowa, Ensay 3367.3 Birth Atlas. Ed. 1940 6th Ed.1978. BIRTH ATLAS. Robert Latou Dickinson M.D., Abram Belskie D.A. Sixth ed. Maternal Center Assocn., New York 3367.4 Agee pyrex feeder No. 12. Has 80z. markings along the side. 3367.5 Surgi Pack Breast Pump. Code no. 6260 3367.6 Child's Personal Health Record bk. Contains Immunization chart & Baby's Weight Record cards 3367.7 belonged to Ruth Ritchie, Brodribb, via Orbost 3367.8 CHILD CARE, Dept. of Health, Victoria 3367.9 Dept. of Health, Victoria. Maternal & Child Hygiene Branch, PRE NATAL BOOKLET. A practical guide for every expectant mother. 3367.10 All the Little Children. The Story of Victoria's Baby Health Centres. By Heather Sheard 3007. 3367.11 ORBOST HOSPITAL NURSES MEMOIRS. Compiled by Helen McCarthy & Yvonne Knight, October 2000. 3367.12 Far East Gippsland Health and Support Service. Compiled by Yvonne Knight & Helen McCarthy. 29 June 2000 3367.13 Clippings 1972-1998 Nurses, Orbost 3367.14 100 Years of the Maternal and Child Health Services. 3367.15 A practical guide by Wendy L Nicholson, Nursing Mothers Association of Australia 3367.16 Exercises for the Expectant Mother 3367.17 Diet for Mother and Baby; a small layette for a baby 3367.18 History and General Information 3367.19 5 CDs. + one tape casette 3367.20 International Nurses' Day 2001 health, maternal and child health, orbost, east gippsland

Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940s – 1980s. Robert Blake began manufacturing children’s knitwear in his bedroom in Strathmore using a hand powered machine in the late 1940s. The operation moved to Ascot Vale and Essendon, before eventually establishing a factory in Moonee Ponds in the early 1950s. The business continued to expand, necessitating a move to a new factory in Broadmeadows. By 1962, the Broadmeadows factory was producing an average of 20,000 garments per month, which increased to 24,000 by 1964. Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly. The Kathryn range was designed for durability, comfort and care, without sacrificing style. They used patterning techniques that increase stretchiness, comfort and fit, as well as integrating decorative elements into the fabric to prevent them from being bulky, uncomfortable or tight. Making longevity of style a priority, Brendan Blake remembers that “there was one particular garment that was in the range for at least thirty years”. He also recalls “In the past, when women have found out that I was associated with Kathryn Knitwear, they would often relate to me the story of a garment they had purchased or received as a gift and, when their child had grown out of it, they would hand it on to another child. Several ladies have told me of purchasing garments for their daughters’ glory box, or saving a particular garment after their daughter had grown out of it. Brendan Blake: “At the peak of their operation they employed approximately two hundred people, mainly women and girls. A family would often seek to send their daughter to work in this company because they knew they would be looked after and safe. One lady wrote to me telling me that working at the Moonee Ponds Factory prior to getting married was the happiest time of her life.” In 1963, workers at the Kathryn factory earned £13 per week, which was 8 shillings and 8 pence higher than the minimum weekly wage for female workers in the textile manufacturing industry (£12 11s 4d). By 1970, the Kathryn Knitwear brand expanded from children’s knitwear into womenswear under the brand name ‘Lady Kathryn’, and for boys and men under ‘Robert Blake’. Continuing to diversify their distribution, they also began exporting ‘Kathryn’ garments to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Japan. ‘Kathryn Knitwear’ was well-known for their early adoption of modern materials and techniques that had broad appeal to their customer base. This is shown in their early use of the acrylic fibre ‘Orlon’ in the 50s and 60s and ‘Superwash’ wool in the 1970s. Many of Kathryn Knitwear’s styles, particularly those that were long running staples of the brand, were available in both wool and Orlon to suit the consumer’s preference. Far from the humble origins of one man in his bedroom with a hand-cranked machine; at its closure in 1980, the Broadmeadows factory of ‘Kathryn’ housed more than 100 machines, including 53 sewing machines and 45 knitting machines. Robert Blake was “a passionate advocate for wool and Australian Made” throughout his whole life. A strong thread that ties through the lifespan of Robert Blake and Kathryn Knitwear is a balance between adopting new innovations without sacrificing the core values of durability, comfort, care and style that had made the brand so well known. Their legacy forms an integral part of both Australian social and manufacturing history.Typewritten letter in black ink on cream paper with green and black letterhead of ‘Commonwealth Serum Laboratories’, marketing influenza vaccines to businesses for their employees.COMMONWEALTH SERUM LABORATORIES 45 POPLAR ROAD, PARKVILLE, N.2. VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS ‘SERUMS’ MELBOURNE / TELEPHONE 38-2101 (5 LINES), 38-5136 (5 LINES) ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE TO DIRECTOR IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE 63/909 Dear Sir, INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE Each year more and more business houses are organising immunisation campaigns against influenza for their staff. This, we feel is a wise precaution as influenza is not selective and absenteeism amongst your work force because of influenza could seriously hinder the operations of your company. To combat epidemic influenza, C.S.L. have produced Influenza Virus Vaccine (Polyvalent) which is effective against the types and strains of influenza virus which are likely to cause the disease this winter. We believe that immunization against influenza should be carried out between February and April (before the onset of winter) and suggest that you discuss the matter with your Medical Officer as soon as possible so that he can advise you on the needs of your organization. Ordering: Having decided on your influenza vaccine requirements, it is then only necessary to place your order, quoting your doctor’s name, by simply contacting the C.S.L. State Sales Branch in your capital city. Yours faithfully, COMMONWEALTH SERUM LABORATORIES. P.S. We have supplies of attractive coloured notice board posters inviting the staff to support the campaign arranged for their benefit. Should you decide on a campaign, these posters are available on request from the C.S.L. State Sales Branch in your capital city, or if you have any difficulty, direct from us at Parkville.business, business history, manufacturing, knitting machine, fashion textile production, business archives, manufacturing documents, vaccination, flu vaccination, public health, public health history, epidemiology, influenza, vaccination history

Jessie May born on 30th November 1883, Jessie, known as Ma Barrie to her grandchildren, was the daughter of schoolteacher, Thomas John Lang and Mary Elizabeth Coates. In 1896 Thomas and Mary Elizabeth moved to Melton. Mr Lang’s previous school was Coliban SS No 1920. Mr Lang was the Head Teacher at Melton until 1917. In 1910 he was a Committee Member Melton Mechanics Institute and Public Library at its establishment. He was a Life Member of the Melton Mechanics Institute Jessie lived in various locations around Central Victoria, particularly Pastoria and Melton. When her father was Head Teacher at Melton State School no 430, she met her future husband, Charles Ernest Barrie. The couple were married at the Methodist Church Melton on the 23rd August in 1906. They lived in the newly built house beside the Chaff Mill on the corner of Station and Brooklyn Road Melton South. Their eldest child was Mary Ena was born on the 7th of October 1907. IN 1909, Ernest Wesley (Bonnie) was born 29th April (Ascot Vale). In 1910 the family moved to a farm in Trundle NSW. The Chaff Mill was sold to Glover Onians – HSK Ward. Later the original mill was burnt and replaced, and in 1977 a fire destroyed it again and it was not rebuilt. In 1911, the family returned to Melton buying the “Darlingsford” farm in May. The weather was too at Trundle for Jessie. Their address was Elizabeth Street Moonee Ponds. William Cecil was born on the 23rd of February 1912 and Charles Edgar was born on 1st June 1913. In 1916 they lived in Moonee Ponds where the children attend Bank Street School, Ascot Vale. The children developed diphtheria Mary and Bon were transferred to Fairfield Hospital. March 1919 the family returned to live at Melton at the time of the outbreak of the Spanish influenza. Mary, Bon, and Edgar returned to Melton School. Following the death of CEB in a car accident in 1931 she was left to bring up her children on her own; the youngest Jim, aged 9 and eldest Mary, aged 24. Jessie left ‘Darlingsford’ in 1946 when her sons had safely returned from WW II. She stayed at Yarram for a time where her married twin daughters lived when more grandchildren were born and spent the remainder of her life living with various family members. SUMMARY - Dr Ian Robinson OAM Born 26th June 1931 Parents – Keith John Robinson of “Creighton” Melton Mary nee Barrie of “Darlingsford” Melton The family lived at “Heatherdale” Toolern Vale. Their 3 children, Ian the first followed by daughters, Ena May and Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Ian and Ena attended Toolern Vale State School. No 946 The family later moved to Columban Ave Strathmore. During 1942 the children stayed their grandmother’s house at “Darlingsford” Melton. They enrolled at Melton State School No 430 on the 13/3/42 after attending State School No 483 Raleigh Street Essendon. They left Melton School on the 31/7/42 returning to Essendon. Ian attended Geelong College as a boarder after completing his schooling he entered University to study Medicine. His early General Practice was in Melbourne. In 1972 he joined the Royal Flying Doctor at Mount Isa, North West Region of Queensland. The region covered an area larger than the British Isles. He was on call 24 hours for emergencies. He spent three weeks away with calls and in the fourth week attended Aboriginal Reserves. Ian took two Queensland Governors and their wives to spend three nights at the Clinic. Sir Colin and Lady Hannah are still their friends. Area Co-ordinator Ian was awarded the Royal Humane Society Medal along with his pilot when they risked their lives landing on flooded land to save a patient. Ian remained a loyal contributor to the Royal Flying Doctor Service until 1997 He met Queen Elizabeth 2nd in Cairns, and also met Prince Phillip and Prince Andrew in Brisbane. Townsville – Locum Beenleigh – General Practice Open 7 Days 198? -2002 Aspects of his work covered the following – Police Work State Commonwealth Medical Officer TEYS COMPANY Q FEVER. Q Fever presents with flu like symptoms. The 1st Test always came back Negative BUT 2nd Test always positive. Ian lectured other Medicos re Q Fever Council Immunization in schools Covered boxing bouts Large Practice In 2002 Ian retired but continued house calls for older patients. Information from Anne to Beth received by Wendy October 2013 Wendy Elizabeth Barrie Jessie May Lang [Barrie] and Ian Keith Robinson standing in front of a carlocal identities

This Law Book is dated 23.5.1888 - 22.8.1888 and pre-dates the establishment of the Wycheproof Court House that was opened on September 24,1890.This early Wycheproof Law register records the types of charges brought against the accused in 1888 such as failure to immunize child, send child to school, pay rates,goods and maintenance,to control pests and vermin, being drunk and disorderly in a public place. Names of Defendants are registered and also the magistrate's findings.Teal coloured cover with red spine binding.Front cover: Mount Wycheproof Petty Sessions Register 23-5-1888 - 22- 8-1888. This bound volume contains Register of Convictions, Orders and Other Proceedings in the Court of Petty Sessions at Mount Wycheproof in 1888.petty-sessions, mt wycheproof, register-law

Digital OnlyJeanine Quaife, 8 Tamar Street, Ringwood. Inocculated against poliomyelitis, diptheria, tetanus, tuberculosis.

Vaccinostyles were used for vaccination against smallpox. The pointed styles were mounted into a holder, dipped into the vaccine, and injected into the skin. They were single use and were disposed of. Vaccinostyles were particularly popular in France and Belgium and were made by fountain pen makers. Probably used between 1881 and 1920.Small bullet-shaped steel container with a lid, holding 18 arrow-shaped, disposable steel styles used for vaccination against smallpox.On container LID: "20 VACCINATIAN STYLES NO 4" On cotainer body: "NECESSAIRE /BP&C DEPOSE" On styles: "LE JENNER VACINOSTYLE INDIVIDUEL/DU DEMARE & SCHAL DEPOSE/BLANZY"immunization, vaccination, smallpox

Illustrated dictionary with dark blue binding. On the front cover 'Oxford' [white print] on red rectangle at top, unerneath this is the title [white print]. There is a coloured photograph of a blood pressure cuff, spygmomanometer, keyboard, fob watch and mercury thermometer. Title also printed on spinenon-fictionThis dictionary is designed as an essential resource for nursing studentsand professionals, providing definitions and explanationions for terms across medical and nursing fields. Includes appendices covering subjects such as biochemical values,nutrition and immunization schedule (UK 1994) nursing-dictionary, nursing study and teaching