Nursing a memory Several of the nurse survivors of the Banka Straits tragedy share their stories and personal recollections of the war. Some nurses wrote books, some talk about staying optimistic while being POWs, others say they've never stopped being stunned by the war years. Fifty years after the Banka Straits tragedy and the years the POWs spent in camps in Sumatra, the poignancy has not been dulled, and has been etched into the memories of the nurses who survived. Betty Jeffery, now in her 80's, says that despite the hardships she faced, it change her life for the better. When the ship, the Vyner Broooke, was bombes she was in the water for seventy hours. In the POW camps they slept on concrete floors and starved as food was allowed to rot just out of reach. The nurses that endured so much together have stayed in touch. Betty has also written a highly successful book, 'White Coolies', based on diaries of her experience. Of all the nurses Vivian Bullwinkel is the most celebrated, her story being one of ultimate survival. One of a group of about 100 survivors after the sinking of the Vyner Brooke, she and the others thought the Japanese wouldn't kill such a large number when they surrendered to them. The Australian soldiers were bayonetted, the nurses and civilians were lined up in the sea and shot. Vivian played dead. A tribute to Aussie courage A brief recounting of the sinking of the Vyner Brooke and the survivors' three and a half years as prisoners of war of the Japanese. Of the sixty-five who attempted to evacuate Singapore on the Vyner Brooke, twenty-four made it home to Australia. A memorial to the brave Australian nurses has been organised to ensure their contribution is remembered forever.A large newspaper clipping consisting of two stories with titles and four columns of text each. The larger story also has two black and white photos, on of an older woman holding a book, and the other of two young women leaning in toward each otherww2, wwii, world war two, vivian statham, 13th agh, aif, army nurses, vyner brooke, banka strait, banka straits, florence night, florence nightingale medal, muntok, malacca, iole harper, australian army nurses, wanganella, katong, perth, red cross, english, kingsley, heidelberg repatriation hospital, fairfield hospital, wilma oram, 13th, 13th australian general hospital, murtoa, warrnambool, allies, singapore, johore baru, wilma young, cardinia, jessie simons, in japanese hands - australian nurses as pows, jessie hookaway, tasmania, british, singapore harbour, banka island, empire star, prisoner of war, palembang, sumatra, malay, dutch, ex-prisoners of war association of australia, sir edward 'weary' dunlop, max lee, glen waverley, jenny greer

Black and white photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Girls Netball B Team, dated Nov. 2nd 1970. Photograph taken under a tree. The girls names are: Lucy-Ann Hill, Jenny Pocock, Pam Smith, Jenny Doyle, Cheryl Greer, Susan Wade, Julie Singleton,education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph netball b team, lucy-ann hill, jenny pocock, pam smith, jenny doyle, cheryl greer, susan wade, julie singleton

Black and white photograph of fourteen Ball Games girls from the Golden Square Primary School. They are photographed under a tree. Date Nov. 2nd 1970. They are wearing sports attire. Their names are: Sandra Whitlock, Debbie Stewart, Linley Richards, Karen Richter, Robyn Lewis, Carolyn Cairns, Heather Henderson, Susan Wade, Alison Miller, Lucy-Ann Hill, Cheryl Greer, Jenny Doyle, Jean Hargreaves, Elizabeth Hangar,education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph ball games, sandra whitlock, debbie stewart, linley richards, karen richter, robyn lewis, carolyn cairns, heather henderson, susan wade, alison miller, lucy-ann hill, cheryl greer, jenny doyle, jean hargreaves, elizabeth hangar

White paper poster with black text and drawing of a woman in front of some gruesome looking people. The the poster was for a State College Victoria (formerly Ballarat Teachers' College) production held at the college hall in Gillies Street, Ballarat.Front: "S.C.V. Ballarat, formerly - Teachers Collge, Lysistrata, in the College Hall, Friday and Saturday, 12th and 13th, and Wednesday to Saturday, 17th to 20th July, 1974, at 8 pm, Admission - $1.00 Students, $1.50 non students, Bookings - Phone 341 202" Back: "Lysistrata, by Aristophanes, CAST LIST, Lysistrata: Liz Stubbs, Kalonike: Joy Dunstan, Lampito: Jenny Tait, Myrrhine: Denise Maroney, Stratyllis: Ann Bilston, Interviewer: Tina Conroy, Kinesias: Michael Russo, Police Commisioner: Tony Ryan, Spartan Ambassador: Terrence Dorian, Spartan Herald; Shane Quick. WOMEN'S CHORUS, Sue Richards, Tina Conroy, Ann Bilston, Anne Giles, Glenda Hamilton, Janette Marshall, Gillian Hogan, Janine Grieg, Robyn Stanesby, Stephanie Buchanan, Janeen McCullough, Wendy Gray, Elizabeth Evans, Jenny Tait (Leader of Spartans), Mary Staindl, Barbara Price. MEN'S CHORUS, John Rowe, Stephen Schneider, Chris Slater, Peter Hassell, Errol Elbourne, Peter Orford, Kieth McDougall,Terrence Dorian, Robbie Eastcott, Shane Quick, Gary Oliver. MUSIC, Piano: Robbie Eastcott. Drums: Alex Traianou. Congas: David Murphy. Rhythm Guitar: Kim Hatcher. Bass Guitar: Shane Quick. Clarinet: Steve Albon. Flute: Tina Conroy. Acoustic Guitar: Tony Ryan. TECHNICAL CREW, Lighting: Austin Rickell, Sound: Stuart Tolliday, Keith McIvor, Design: Bruce Miller, Terrence Dorian, Set Construction: Bruce Miller, Terrence Dorian, Ken Jones, Choreograph: Cheryl Brown, Costumes: Gillian Hogan, Mary Staindl, Props: Denise Maroney, Jenny Tait, Publicity and Front of House: Ruth Newall. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Meena Bazaar for the Jug, Turner Audio Systems. DIRECTED BY, Miichael D. Edwards. DIRECTOR'S NOTE, The sexual power of women is all persuasive. If, as Germaine Greer says, they stopped loving the victors, there would be genuine revolution. The idea of a sex strike to stop a war seems preposterous.... What else is left to the aware but politically emasculated woman? Aristophanes, like us, had been appalled by a pointless and hopeless war. Outrageous indignation had failed to stop it - so he resorted to comic absurdity; perhaps to shame the warmakers. Our version of the play is colloquial and probably ' in vogue'. It is colorful, musical, flippant, and not a little risque. It is, however, based on an awareness of the power of sex roles and the arrogance of a male-dominated society and a profound sense of frustration at the apparently immovable forces that make our wars and enact repression in all its forms."ballarat teachers' college, production, state college of victoria, ballarat, gillies street, liz stubbs, joy dunstan, jenny tait, denise maroney, ann bilston, tina conroy, michael russo, tony ryan, terrence doran, shane quick, sue richards, anne gillies, glenda hamilton, janette marshall, gillian hogan, janine grieg, robyn stanseby, stephanie buchanan, janeen mccillough, wendy gray, elizabeth evans, mary staindl, barbara price, john rowe, jeff moore, stephen schneider, chris slater, peter hassell, errol elbourne, peter orford, keith mcdougall, terrance doran, robbie eastcott, gary oliver, david murphy, alex traianou, kim hatcher, steve albon, austin rickell, stuart tolliday, keith mcivor, bruce miller, ken jones, cheryl brown, ruth newall, michael d. edwards, norman lindsay

5840.01 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7A.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Eddie Arfouai, Frank Falukozi, Peter Todorovski, Jim Kirbo, Adam Spotko, David Bajjada, Chris Gregoriou 2nd Row (L-R) - Maria Stranieri, Michelle Ciavarella, Mary Buttigieg, Corry West, Racheal McDonald, Oziem Hassan, Tina Todorovski, Maryanne Munteanu Front Row (L-R) - Julie Stepfanovski, Joanne Cassar, Eva Servanis, Helen Zenonos Absent - Mr. Noack (Teacher) 5840.02 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7B.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Robert Napoli, Shane Bovd, Alex Jesensek, Nicholas Koutsiss, Tony Stojanovski, Luka Markonjic, Robert Damcevski, Warren Nason, Camillo Crognale 2nd Row (L-R) - Nadia Scrofani, Carmen Mamo, Sharon Hudson, donna Heinjos, Susan Mitchell, Emine Huseyin, Evelyn Sjanta, Adelina Pamintvan, Mary Jane Ierodiaconou Front Row (L-R) - Rosie Buttigieg, Marlene Vella, Josephine Pace, Josephine Cassar, Carmen Saliba Absent - Miss. Punshon (Teacher) 5840.03 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7C.jpg Many names are missing in all rows 3rd Row (L-R) - Tony Petrarea, Robert Aquilina, Steven Grimley, Sebastian Ragusa, Tony Cauchi 2nd Row (L-R) - Suzanne Philips Front Row (L-R) - Debra Bryant, Jenny Miller 5840.04 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7D.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Rocco Taraborelli, Gordon Rae, Craig Fry, Matthew Enever, Scott Hills, Frank Tamburro 2nd Row (L-R) - Laura Johnson, Jackie Greer, Claudia Seras, Lisa Talbo, ? (Teacher), Carole Andew, Leisa Emery, Jeanette Spiteri, Julie Cleland Front Row (L-R) - Warren Vella, Tracey Martin, Sharon McPherson, Debra Bristow, Ricky Vassallo 5840.05 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 7E.jpg Many names are missing in all rows 3rd Row (L-R) - Paul Busetil, Clinton Hall, Colin Jardine, Danny Sharp, Andrew Rigo, David Camilleri 2nd Row (L-R) - Rosina Digiglio, Josie Azzopardi, Sandra Soldaini Front Row (L-R) - Darryl Cook, Greg Strachan, Andrew Wright, Jenny Piscopo Absent - Mr. Treacey (Teacher) 5840.06 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8A.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - Benny Caruana, David Walker, Laurence Vella, Henry Delibasic, Andrew Howlett, Israiel Keon, Joseph Tabone, Darren Clements 2nd Row (L-R) - Carmen Giordmania, Rosa Cozzoling, Lynette McNab, Thersa Zammit, Mr. Wringe (Teacher), Marita Camilleri, Rita Caruana, Josephine Galea, Riann Portelli Front Row (L-R) - Joyce Refalo, Tessie Galea, Joanne McDonald, Joan Bajada, Tracey White, Tonella Scalisi, Sandra Haber, Julieanne Tanti, Rita Mizzi 5840.07 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8B.jpg No Names 5840.08 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8C.jpg No Names 5840.09 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8D.jpg No Names 5840.10 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8E.jpg No Names 5840.11 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 8F.jpg 3rd Row (L-R) - George Christou, Claudio Tavolilla, Chrisos Zerbinos, Mark Havryluk, Mark Lewis, Neil Orange, Joseph Mount, Peter Havrogenis, Andrew Sampson 2nd Row (L-R) - Maryanne Grech, Carol Attard, Sandra Sacco, Nancy Camilleri, ? (Teacher), Sonia Hallatsch, Merzuka Mala, Elisa Notaristefano, Sandra Ormston Front Row (L-R) - Billana Hedji, Sandra Sultana, Kim Van Andel, Maryanne Abela, Heather Duckett, Nicole Lanahm 5840.12 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9A.jpg No Names 5840.13 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9B.jpg No Names 5840.14 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9C.jpg No Names 5840.15 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 9D.jpg No Names 5840.16 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10A.jpg No Names 5840.17 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10B.jpg No Names 5840.18 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10C.jpg No Names 5840.19 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 10D.jpg No Names 5840.20 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11A.jpg No Names 5840.21 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11B.jpg No Names 5840.22 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11C.jpg No Names 5840.23 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 11D.jpg No Names 5840.24 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 12 H.S.C..jpg No Names 5840.25 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Year 12 S.T.C..jpg No Names 5840.26 - Sunshine High School Student Photos 1981 Years 9, 10 and 11.jpg No Namessunshine high school, sunshine north, student photograph