Leah Rosenthal graduated from the Alfred Hospital in 1904.In 1915 joined the Queen Alexandra Imperial Nursing Service Reserve leaving Australia aboard the Karoola on 18/12/1915. Leah was awarded the Associate Royal Red Cross for service under fire [ in France] After the war she established Vimy House private hospital with Isabel Jobson (also an AH Graduate) After Leah's death in 1930 Isabel Jobson established the Leah Rosenthal prize for nurses at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosenthal was an Alfred graduateOval frame containing coloured photograph of Leah Rosenthal in profile wearing a white dress and pearl necklaceleah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve, qaimnsr, world war 1914-1918, vimy house

Leah Rosenthal received this telegram to attend Buckingham Palace to receive the Associate Royal Red Cross at Buckingham Palace in April 1919. Leah Rosenthal had volunteered to join the Queen Alexandra Imperial Nursing Service Reserve in 1914 and served in France during World War I. Of significance as Leah Rosenthal was a graduate of the Alfred HospitalLight brown paper with black print, and penciled messageOld catalogue number written on back at top leftleah rosenthal, world war 1914-1918

Leah Rosenthal received this invitation to meet with Queen Alexandra after receiving her Associate Royal Red Cross at Buckingham Palace in April 1919. Leah Rosenthal had volunteered to join the Queen Alexandra Imperial Nursing Service Reserve in 1914 and served in France during World War I. It was customary for the Queen to meet with nurses at Malborough House after they had received their medalsOf significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosenthal had graduated from the Alfred Hospital in 1904Single page, typewritten letter with printed letterhead [all black ink] Date letter sent, time of invitation, recipient's address and senders signature all handwritten [blue ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right [pencil]leah rosenthal, associate royal red cross, queen alexandra imperial nursing service reserve, world war 1914-1918

This medal was awarded to Leah Rosenthal (Alfred Hospital trained nurse)who served with Queen Alexandra's Nursing Service Reserve in France during World War 1Of significance to the AHNL as the recipient had trained at the Alfred Hospital, graduating in 1904Round bronze medal with attached ring and ribbon. The front of the medal displays a full-length winged figure (Victory) holding a palm leaf in her right hand. The ribbon has vertical stripes of red yellow, green,blue and violet from centre outwards. Has been mounted on a card along with the recipients 1914-1915 Military Star and British War MedalThe reverse side bears the inscription "THE GREAT /WAR FOR/CIVILISATION/1914-1919" within a laurel wreathworld war 1, military medals, world war 1 victory medal, leah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve

Leah Rosenthal volunteered with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, serving in France during World War 1. This invitation was most likely in connetion with her war serviceOf signifcane to the AHNL as Leah Rosenthal was an Alfred Hospital nursing graduate 1904Rectangular printed admission card. Black print on cream background.Oval stamp with 25FEB. 19919 in centre, and "LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S 0FFICE' printed in margin [red ink] at upper left '44' has been stamped [black ink]. The Lord Chamberlain has signed the card 'Sandhurst'. Previous catlogue number handwritten at upper right of card reverse. There are areas of deficit at right hand side of cardleah rosenthal, world war 1914-1918, world war 1914-1918 nurses, royal reception

This emblem, was worn over the upper left sleeve of the uniform of nurses at the Alfred Hospital after they had passed their final exam. This item was owned by Leah Rosenthal who graduated in 1904Of significance to the AHNL as it part of an historical Alfred Hospital nurse's uniformRed fabric cross on a white armband. There are several small holes in the cross. On the left hand side of the armband there are three horizontal buttonholes in a vertical line. There are two similar buttonholes at the right hand side of the armband and a third between on a protruding tabOn the reverse side. Manufacture's name and item 'The Bangham H/FOUR-FOLD' have been stamped [black ink]. 'L. Rosenthal' handwritten and underlined [black ink]. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink]alfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurse's uniform, leah rosenthal

Leah Rosenthal volunteered with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, serving in France during World War 1. These armbands (also known as brassards) were worn by medical personnel including nurses. of significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosenthal graduated from the Alfred Hospital in 1902Stained off-white rectangular arm band with red flannel cross sewn in the centre. There are three mother of pearl buttons with corresponding buttonholesNear the buttons there is a circular ink stamp reading 'ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE' On the reverse the previous catalogue number has been written [black ink]world war 1914-1918, world war 1914-1918 nurses, world war 1, leah rosenthal

The British War Medal was awarded to British and Imperial forces for service during World War 1.Recipients also received the Military Star( where applicable) and the Victory Medal. Leah Rosenthal volunteered with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, serving in France, and also was awarded the Associate Royal Red CrossOf significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosental was an Alfred nursing graduateRound silver medal with a straight clasp suspender without swivel. The front of the medal depicts the bare head effigy of King George V facing left. Around the perimeter "GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:" (George V, King of all the British Isles and Emperor of India). The reverse, designed by William McMillan, shows Saint George naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical and mental strength which achieved victory over Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and crossbones. In the background are ocean waves and just off-centre near the right upper rim is the risen sun of Victory. The years "1914" and "1918" appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively. The attached ribbon consists of a central broad golden-yellow stripe flanked by white and black stipes with royal blue borders. The medal has been mounted on card along with the 1914-1915 Military Star and The Victory Medalworld war 1, world war 1914-1918, leah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial nursing service reserve, military medals, british war medal

A call for nurses from the war office London in 1915 for volunteers from Australia to join the Queen Alexandra Imperial Nursing Service Reserve. Leah Rosenthal, was among the volunteers chosen and left Australia aboard the Karoola on 18/12/1915. Stationed at various Casualty Clearance Stations (CCS) in France. Leah had graduated from the Alfred Hospital in 1904Of significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosenthal was an Alfred graduateSilver badge featuring a voided circle with the letter 'R' in the centre, all surmounted by an Imperial Crown. The surrounding ring is inscribed 'QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE (RESERVE). Attached ribbon is red with a dark blue/white/dark blue side stripes. Reverse has 'LONDON' and hallmark inscribed. leah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve, qaimnsr

Leah Rosenthal [AH graduate 1904] and Isabella(Belle) Kate Jobson [AH graduate 1902] had run two private hospitals together - Windarra and Vimy House. They had also served together in France during World War 1. After Leah's death in1930, Belle established this prize to be awarded to student nurses at the Alfred Hospital, The award ceased after Belle's death in 1943of significance to the AHNL as it was an award for Alfred Hospital student nursesSingle sheet of paper, blak type on white paperprevious catalogue number handwritten [black ink]leah rosenthal, isabella jobson, alfred hospital nurses, nursing prizes

Article appeared on page 4, Volume 11, No 2 of 'Nursing Notes', newsletter of the Alfred Hospital Nurses League. Leah Rosenthal graduated from the Alfred Hospital in 1904, served in France during World War 1914-1918. Before the war she was joint owner of Windarra Private Hospital with Belle Jobson (AH Grauate 1902) After the war she purchased another hospital with Belle Jobson that they renamed Vimy House. When Leah died in 1930, Belle established a nursing prize in her name at the Alfred HospitalOf sinificance to the AHNL as subject was an Alfred Hospital GraduateSingle sheet of white paper on which article has been typed in black inkAuthor has signed and dated her work at bottom left of page [black ink]. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of the page, some corrections have been made to the articleleah rosenthal, alfred hospital nurses league, ahnl nursing notes, world war 1914-1918, vimy house, windarra private hospital

The 1914–15 Star was instituted in December 1918 and was awarded to all who served in the British and Imperial forces against the Central European Powers in any theatre of the Great War between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915, provided they had not already received the 1914 Star. The period of eligibility was prior to the Military Service Act 1916, which introduced conscription in Britain. Recipients also received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Leah Rosenthal volunteered with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, serving in France, and also was awarded the Associate Royal Red CrossOf significance to the AHNL as the recipient was an Alfred Hospital GraduateThe medal, based on the design of the earlier 1914 Star, is a four-pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The medal and suspension assembly was struck in one piece. The obverse has two crossed gladii (swords) with their blades upwards, the points and grips of which form what might appear to be four additional points to the star. The swords are overlaid by a wreath of oak leaves, with the Royal Cypher of King George V at the base of the wreath and an overlaying central scroll inscribed "1914–15". The reverse is plain and is impressed with the recipient's details [LIEUT. /J. ROSENTHAL. RANC] The attached ribbon has the red, white and blue colours of the flag of the United Kingdom in shaded and watered bands. The medal has been mounted on card together with recipient's British War Medal and Victory Medalalfred hospital, world war 1914-1918, nurses, leah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve

This emblem, when sewn onto a white armband, was worn over the upper left sleeve of the uniform of trainee nurses at the Alfred Hospital after they had passed their first exam. This item was owned by Leah Rosenthal who graduated in 1904Of significance to the AHNL as it is an example of an historic part of an Alfred Hospital trainee nurse's uniformRed fabric skeleton maltese cross with signs of wear previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] on reversealfred hospital, alfred hospital school of nursing, nurses uniform, leah rosenthal

Leah Rosenthal ARRC (Born Melbourne) Enlisted in 1915 and embarked 18.12.15 from Australia to join the QAIMNSP service. Her service was terminted on 9.5.19. She was awarded the ARRC (2nd class) for her work at a CCS on the Western Front. Articles written about her state that she was also awarded an "MM". ARRC, (Royal Red Cross). CCS, (Casualty Clearing Station). MM, (Military Medal) QAIMNSP, (Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service) A brother Samuel was KIA in the war, refer 620. The badge was an “Empress Club 1914 Emergency Voluntary Aid Committee badge”which was a Ladies Club in Dover street Piccadilly. “Fortiter Fideliter” meaning “Strongly Faithful”. The centre of the badge is a Maltese Cross. There is a ribbon with the badge but missing. During WW1 the Club was used as a War Supply Depot. In 1917 a Red Cross hut was opened on the roof of the building. Pre war Leah had done her training at Alfred Hospital. After the war Leah and close friend Isabella Jobson bought St Lukes Private Hospital and renamed it “Vimy House”. Leah passed away in 1930. Isabella inaugurated and annual prize in Leah’s name at the Alfred Hospital for the best Theatre Nurse. Isabella had gone with Leah to England and they both served together during WW1..1) Medals, court mounted set of (3) re L.Rosenthal. 1, 1914-1915 Star. 2. War Medal 1914 -1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved. .2) Badge metal slightly oval Red cross centre with white and gold trimming. In gold lettering "Fortiter Fideliter 1914" around the outside.,1) Sister L Rosenthal Q.A.I.M.N.S.Pmedals, hospitals, military, nursing

56 pages, A4, Softbound, Paper covers. non-fictionJournal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.serge i. liberman, joseph solvey, marc radzyner, yvette bentata, wladyslaw szlengel, norman rosenthal, liliane bentata, rita erlich, dr. m. verstandik, m. ajzenbud, i. orbach, i.m. levin, g. shayak, asya barry, yitzak kahan, leah zilber, dr. ezriel naks, sarah getzoff, rokhl beker, amal