Board member Hubert Opperman speaks with Matron Rosewall and Katharine 'Kitty' Rose at Mirridong, the Association for the Blind's home for the elderly blind in Bendigo.B/W photograph of Hubert Opperman, Matron Rosewall and Kitty RoseMr Hubert Opperman visits Bendigo Home. Also pictured Matron Rosewall and Mrs G.R.Roseassociation for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo), hubert opperman, matron rosewall, katharine (kitty) rose

Mr John Brophy Chief Executive Officer and Matron Ellie Feeney promoting the presentation of the 1990 Annual Report of the Port Fairy Hospital on the front drive of the hospitalBlack and white photograph Portrait view John Brophy & Matron Annette Feeneyport fairy hospital, john brophy, ellie feeney, matron, villiers street

Photo of the Matron that lived at Holmbush in the 1940s. It is believed to be Dorothy Farmer. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of Matron watering the garden at Holmbush pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron

Photo of the Matron that lived at Holmbush in the 1940s. It is believed to be Dorothy Farmer. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942, in 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of Matron and her dog in the garden at Holmbush pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron

Ballarat Female Refuge Matron Sarag Bowdensarah bowden, ballarat female refuge, matron

Sarah Jane Ellis was the longest serving matron at the Ballarat Female Refuge (1903-1921). The Female Refuge was situated in Scott's Parade, Ballarat East. Caselli and Figgis were the architects of the Home. Victorian Heritage Database - State SignificanceBlack and white photograph of a matron in apron and cap.ellis, sarah ellis, ballarat female refuge, ballarat, welfare, town and city mission, women

Print out of Matron Moore's opening address at the official opening of the north annexe of Tatura Museum. Invited guest speaker, former Matron Beatrice Moore gave a concise and interesting insight into the establishment and history of Camp 1 hospital.2 clear plastic sleeves with 4 pages of printed material. "Tatura POW - Internment camps- camp 1 hospital by Matron Beatrice Moore (Ex AANS)". camp 1 hospital, matron moore, tatura museum

Of Pleasant Creek Stawell Hospital. Sent back from France for safe keeping Two Doctors Matron and eight nurses on steps of Pleasant Creek Hospital Edinburgh Scotland 16.2.19 My Dearest Mother I am sending you these P.Cs to take care of them for me until come home. The Photo's you don't know I will tell you all about them when I get home. Iam having a good time here but go back to Eng. On the 22nd we may get away early in March to sail for home. With fondness love from your loving son Harry Group on steps of Pleasant Creek Nurses Mable Hyslop, Mamie Singleton, Jess Taylor, -Whitney Ann Gullan, Mag Williams, May Booth, Jennie Wren Dr Fox? Matron Simpson Dr Forshawhospital, ww1, medical, nursing

The story of Kathleen Best (1910-1957). A member of The Australian Army Nursing Service Reserve at the start of WWII, she went on to become the youngest matron in the Australian Army. The article details her experiences in WWII in Greece. Kathleen was buried with full military honours in 1957 at the age of 47. Memorial gates built in her honour at the WRAAC School in Sydney now stand at Duntroon, adjacent to the ANZAC Block.Black and white newspaper clipping with a red line across the top, the publication details and then a blue line. A bold heading is below the line across the width of the page, followed by two columns of text. In the centre of the page is a black and white portrait of a matron.'Nc9' [Handwritten in blue ink at the top of the page]australian army nurses, wwii, ww2, world war 1939-1945, matron kathleen best, women's royal australian army corps

The first article is an account of Matron J.S.Langham's move from Warrnambool Base Hospital to Ballarat Base Hospital. The second article is Jess Langham's account of the war, her experience serving overseas and then back in Australia at the hospital In Heidelberg.Newspaper clipping on a backing card with one column of text and a photo portrait of Matron Langham below. Photocopy of a second newspaper article consisting of two long columns of text. At the top of the left column is an image of a medal with a striped ribbon and a cross with the image of a nurse on it. At the bottom of the first column is a photo of Jess Langham in her later years. australian army nurses, world war 1939-1945, ww2, wwii, jess langham, war medals

framed print of Arthur Stretton painting with insert photo of Matron Ida O'Dwyer Australian Army Nursing Servicer

Event photography, AANS boarding a ship. "Photographs of AANS boarding ship 1940/41 farewelled by Matron Grace Wilson Matron in Chief. 1 framed copy, 1 unframed copy. Nurses groups AANS WWII, Matron Grace Wilson." [Former catalogued description, entry P36]Unframed, printed sepia photograph on photo paper of 4 AANS boarding a ship, being fare-welled by Matron Grace Wilson Matron in Chief in 1940-41."Leaving Australia 1940-41, L to R, Miss Wilson, Matron-in-Chief, Ruth Meaney, Jean Headberry, Patricia Chomley, Claire Meinoge, Photo: Ruth Millear" [Handwritten in biro on the back of the photo]aans, ww2, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, matron grace wilson, ruth meaney, jean headberry, patricia chomley, claire meinoge

Photo of matron and residents of Holmbush, matron is shaking hands with a young lady, perhaps a guest or a resident about to depart. There are three photos of the occasion - at 02339 and 02340. There is a the large dog on the porch which is seen with matron in another photo from this album at 02356. The matron is likely to be Dorothy Farmer, who was matron of Holmbush for many years.The other names are not known. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of some junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of the matron shaking hands with a guest on the steps of Holmbush pasted to the pages of an album.residences, holmbush, matron

Front cover is blue top & bottom witha sepia coloured strip featuring women in uniform, also a colour photo of matron Monica McMahon wearing a white matron veil, red cape with white collar. Epaluts on her shoulders feature army badges, also her ribbons are pinned on the chest. An army badge is pinned at her throat. Underneath is a grey dress with metal buttons. Back cover is blue and brown with white writing re the subject of the book. Front cover is printed as follows : Monica's War. An Australian Army Matron in Australia, New Guinea and Japan. John P McMahonTrue story of an Army nurse who served in a hospital ship, New Guinea, Japan, Internment Camp at Tatura, and her struggles to have the AANS members to be permitted to care for soldiers suffering tropical illnesses and post traumatic stress disordersaustralian army nursing service, camp nursing staff

Photo of the matron and 5 members of Holmbush in the driveway of the home. The matron is likely to be Dorothy Farmer, who was matron of Holmbush for many years.The other names are not known. There are two other photos of the occasion, see 02339 and 02340. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of some junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of matron and 5 young adults in the driveway at Holmbush pasted to the pages of an album.residences, holmbush, matron

Louisa Mann was appointed Matron of the Alfred Hospital Melbourne in June 1912 at the age of 45. Miss Mann had trained at the Melbourne Hospital, graduating in 1903. Miss Mann had been the second choice when Laura Pratt was appointed matron in March 1912. When Miss Pratt resigned due to ill health two months later, the position of matron was offered to Miss Mann. Louisa Mann remained Matron of The Alfred until her death in 1928Insight into the rules that the Alfred Hospital matron had to abide by in 1912Black print on cream paper, appeats to have been previously folded but now flatBlack print on cream paper. Rules 8, 12, & 16 have been crossed out. There is a question mark beside Rule 16 At the base 'I agree to conform to the above Rules + also to/ the General Rules of the Hospital' / L Mann, The name L C Pratt has been crossed out [ all handwritten in black ink]. The previous catalogue number has been handwritten [black inK] at top right. Handwritten on the back 'Miss Mann' [pencil] 'signed rules" [black ink] and 'Miss Pratt' crossed out [black ink]louisa mann, alfred hospital, hospital matron

Photo of an excursion to the Melbourne Zoo possibly in the 1940s. The matron and children are riding elephants. The matron is believed to be Dorothy Farmer, names of the children are not known but most appear in other photos from the photo album. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of Matron and children on elephants at the Melbourne Zoo pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron

Partial article about Matron A[nnie] M[oriah] Sage. One column partial article, rest cut offa m sage, annie moriah sage

Stawell Hospital Rear View. Matron Lang in the garden at the New Hospital.stawell hospital medical

Stawell Hospital Nursing Staff. Sister A. Gullan. Matron M.L. Lang. and Sister V.M. Spears.stawell hospital medical

Royal blue paperback book with an image that wraps around the spine, of a matron in red uniform and white veil, in the background is a brown image of women in uniform in a line. The title is printed in yellow. The author and subtitle printed in white. There is a white spine label semi-attached to the base of the spine.non-fictionAs a triple certificated nurse Monica joined the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) and in late 1941 became the matron of an Australian military hospital at Puckapunyal. Then she was a matron at the internment hospital at Tatura, a hospital ship, 11 other Australian military hospitals, a camp hospital at Koitaki New Guinea. - from Trove.australian army nursing service, aans, matron monica mcmahon, monica mcmahon, wwii, ww@, world war 1939-1945, military nurses, women in war

Stawell Hospital Nursing Staff at the Portico of the new Hospital. Sister V.M. Spears. Matron M.L. Lang. Sister A. Gullan.stawell hospital medical

WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura, hospital staff, Matron Captain Alice Adcock and Sister Moore, Asche and Moors,4 Army nurses, standing on steps in front of hut doorway.internment camps, tatura internment camps, sister moore, sister moors, sister ashe, matron captain alice adcock

Biographical article about the service of Colonel Edna Doig, retiring Matron-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.Article featuring three columns of text and one large black and white photograph of a woman in uniform seated on a chair. The clipping also has two and a bit advertisements and another small article down the right hand side.'HERALD SAT June 20 1970' [Blue ink towards the top of the page]edna doig, royal australian army nursing corps

Mementos of the Hamilton Base Hospital's former Matron of have been presented after a series of coincidences. While Mrs Nell Dobson (neeBryant)was travelling through Hamilton, she was invited to attend the nurses graduation ceremony at the hospital, where the Dux of the nurses course received the Gwlady Thomas Prize. Nell first met Matron Thomas in 1934 and again in 1941 when Matron Thomas joined her at the 1st Australian General Hospital at Gaza. Nell kept a diary, describing life as an army nurse, including August 31 when Matron Thomas and Sister McPhail were injured and subsequently died on September 1. Nell continued her diary throughout her war service, including the happier times and many moving moments. Nell later returned to Hamilton to present photo copies of her diary and other momentos of her days serving with Gwladys Thomas to the hospital. A newspaper clipping of a story consisting of three columns of text beneath the title.'local paper. 4th June/80' [graphite, along top] Al Matheson was the doctor.' [graphite, down left hand side]melbourne, wwii, middle east, don dobson, len wilkinson, mrs wilkinson, dunolly, australian imperial forces, aif, tobruk, gaza ridge, al kantara, jerusalem, 2nd 4th australian general hospital, al matheson

Pleasant Creek Matron Carter 1955 Former Pleasant Creek Hospital site. Sometimes referred to as Pleasant Creek Special School and sometimes Pleasant Creet Training Centre.stawell

Article with interview, on the career and upcoming retirement of A[nnie] M[oriah] Sage after 32 years of service, 12 of those as Matron-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC). A newspaper clipping of three columns of text with a small black and white photo of an older woman's faceannie moriah sage