This item was used before the flexible sigmoidoscope (1996) and before the introduction of fibre optics late 1900s. The 1900s saw an incredible leap forward in the field of medical procedures. The ability to visually see what was happening within the human body (in real time) provided greater analysis about certain biological abnormalities during a greater time elapse than before. This procedure involved less trauma to the patient and greater flexibility to the Physician in treatment schemes. The rigid signoidscope, however provided the first visual of the colon in situ, but was highly invasive to the patient.This item was used in the Mount Beauty Hospital for qualified Physicians to use in their diagnostic evaluation of patients. This would not be an instrument used by a General Physician. This item is still a internal observatory method which may, in some instances, cause some minor complications. This item does point to the level of medical diagnostics, equivalent to those available in larger towns and cities, which brings this rural area (once considered to be an isolated region) to a higher level of medical care.This rigid 35 cm long sigmoidoscope (internal probe) is made of stainless steel outer hollowed rounded rod, which permits the use of both a fixed (very thin) lighting rod and two flexible cord lights access. Both the lighting rod and the flexible lights can be lowered within the main rod to allow the physician to see the colon at the bottom of the rod.These items are all contained within a specifically inlaid wooden box. The box has separate open compartments for the main instruments and a small lidded compartment containing replacement light bulbs. The hollowed tube permits the physician to visually observe the signoid (an S shaped part) of the colon.On the stainless steel main rod body are engraved the lengths of the body,in centimetres ,with numbers starting at the five centimeter mark and then every five centimetres up to the thirty centimetre mark. On the front inside rim of the box are two inlaid white plastic strips with black print, "ALLEN & HANBURYS Ltd" and the other "LONDON"medical diagnostics, sigmoidoscope examinations, medical examinations, hospital equipment

Luncheon reception held at Austin Hospital, Heidelberg to open appeal for the Stage 2 Building Appeal. The July 1973 appeal's target was $500,000, which with government subsidies aimed to pay for a nine-story building alongside stage one - a combined ten-storey teaching, research and medical centre. The new block was planned to provide the Austin Hospital with 218 additional beds, eight extra operating theartres and a comprehensive range of medical, diagnostic, therapeutic and anciliary services. The hospital conducted a door knock appeal in the Heidelberg and Eltham districts on Sunday July 22.Negative black and white film 120 6x6 format 4 stripsIlford HP4 Panchromaticaustin hospital, austin hospital appeal, austin hospital appeals committee, colin j. bock, cr. j.o. white, fundraising, h. foletta, heidelberg, hon. r.j. hamer, other areas, p.j. catchlove, premier of victoria, rupert hamer, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire president, victorian premier

Luncheon reception held at Austin Hospital, Heidelberg to open appeal for the Stage 2 Building Appeal. L-R: Mr H. Foletta, Chairman of Austin Hospital Appeals Committee, Cr. J.O. White, J.P., Shire President, The Hon. R.J. Hamer, E.D., M.P., Premier of Victoria, and Treasuer and Minister of the Arts. The July 1973 appeal's target was $500,000, which with government subsidies aimed to pay for a nine-story building alongside stage one - a combined ten-storey teaching, research and medical centre. The new block was planned to provide the Austin Hospital with 218 additional beds, eight extra operating theartres and a comprehensive range of medical, diagnostic, therapeutic and anciliary services. The hospital conducted a door knock appeal in the Heidelberg and Eltham districts on Sunday July 22. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 120 format B&W negative EDHS_01922 (4 strips, 12 frames - Frame 9) Print 20 x 25 cmaustin hospital, austin hospital appeal, austin hospital appeals committee, cr. j.o. white, fundraising, h. foletta, heidelberg, hon. r.j. hamer, other areas, p.j. catchlove, premier of victoria, rupert hamer, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire president, victorian premier

Luncheon reception held at Austin Hospital, Heidelberg to open appeal for the Stage 2 Building Appeal. L-R: Mr. Colin J. Bock, Shire secretary/Chief Administrative Officer, Cr. J.O. White J.P., Shire President, The Hon. R.J. Hamer, E.D., M.P., Premier of Victoria, and treasurer and Minister of the Arts. The July 1973 appeal's target was $500,000, which with government subsidies aimed to pay for a nine-story building alongside stage one - a combined ten-storey teaching, research and medical centre. The new block was planned to provide the Austin Hospital with 218 additional beds, eight extra operating theartres and a comprehensive range of medical, diagnostic, therapeutic and anciliary services. The hospital conducted a door knock appeal in the Heidelberg and Eltham districts on Sunday July 22.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 120 format B&W negative EDHS_01922 (4 strips, 12 frames - Frame 8)austin hospital, austin hospital appeal, austin hospital appeals committee, colin j. bock, cr. j.o. white, fundraising, heidelberg, hon. r.j. hamer, other areas, p.j. catchlove, premier of victoria, rupert hamer, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire president, victorian premier

Hard cover book,The Clinical Use of Prisms Author: Ernest Edmund Maddox Publisher: John Wright & Co Date: 1907 5th Edition Further Information: Front cover & spine blue cloth title, publisher details and author name in gilt lettering.non-fictionThe subject volume The Clinical Use of Prisms; and the Decentring of Lenses is a seminal treatise on ophthalmic optics, binocular vision, and the correction of eye muscle imbalances (strabismus and heterophoria). The book covers two core clinical topics. Prismatic Refraction, how light bends through optical prisms, and how clinicians can use prisms to measure, diagnose, and relieve eye strain (asthenopia), double vision (diplopia), and misaligned line of sight. Decentring Lenses is the second and its focusing on the mathematical and practical rules for shifting the optical center of a spectacle lens relative to the patient's pupil. By decentring a standard spherical or cylindrical lens, allowing an optometrist or ophthalmologist to create an intentional "prismatic effect" without needing to grind a separate, heavy prism into the glassflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the clinical use of prisms, book, ernest f. maddox

In 1932, Edward Thomas Both invented the first portable direct reading electro cardiograph. This item is a three lead electrocardiograph tracing conducted on one of Dr Angus' patients in 1939. Dr William Roy Angus (1901-1970) came to Warrnambool in 1939, purchasing the general practice of Dr John Hunter Henderson. He was the last serving Warrnambool Port Medical Officer. A health problem after the war prompted a change from general practice to ophthalmology. Dr. Angus became an important ophthalmologist , pioneering the use of the intrascleral cartilage implant which resulted in cosmetically better artificial eyes. He was an Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at Warrnambool Base Hospital for 31 years. He was Secretary of the Victorian South West sub-division of the Australian Medical Association from 1949 to 1956 and Chairman from 1956 to 1958. His obituary in the Medical Journal of Australia (July 1970) stated he was "dedicated and devoted to both his profession and his patients" .This item provides a link to an Australian invention of medical equipment which improved diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in the 1930's. It is an example of diagnostic recordings used by a Warrnambool doctor in 1939.This is a card record of a three lead "Both" Electrogram. The upper one third has places for the date patient details and diagnosis. There are three electrocardiogram tracings over graph paper in the bottom two thirds of the item. The reverse side has a handwritten in ink interpretation of the tracings.Front: BOTH ELECTRO-CARDIOGRAM No. Date July 4th 1939 Rate 130 Name Age Diagnosis The patient name has been blacked out. Dr. Angus is printed in the top right hand corner. Rear: The P wave in lead 1 is broadened and notched, and has a suggestive "plateau" top. This may indicate a mitral stenosis, auricular hypertrophy. E Bannondr william roy angus, both electro-cardiogram, dr angus collection

This Diagnostic Kit is a fair example of medical equipment used within mental asylums in the 19th and 20th centuryBlack wooden box, fabric covered. Contains stainless steel instruments.'Gowllands' Made in Englandmedical, set, instruments, diagnostic

The hinged, fitted case is covered in black leatherette and lined with blue velvet. Comprises of Body, which takes 2 x D size batteries, Ophthalmoscope Head, Otoscope Head, and 3 plastic earpieces, and spare bulb.'Keeler' London W1 Englandmedical instrument, medicine, keeler

The medical instrument is used for the treatment of Trichomonas Vaginitis. Insufflation has been a medical practice since the early nineteenth century, the earliest mention of it appearing in 1823. There are descriptions of its therapeutic and diagnostic purposes in connection with almost every cavity of the body. Despite being used widely across many Victorian health institutions, insufflation has not been regarded as a dangerous procedure.The object is significant because it is representative of medical treatments used to cure sexually transmitted diseases in Aradale Mental Hospital in the 1940's. Black leatherette covered wooden box with a metal latch on the front and 2 hinges at the rear. "Wyeth Vaginal insufflator for silver picrate" printed on inside of lid. Blue, painted wood, custom made interior. Contains: Four canisters of Silver Pictrate [Sealed] One canister of Silver Pictrate [attached to Insufflator] One canister of Silver Pictrate [Open but covered with a plastic top] One Vaginal Insufflator (Holmspray) Each bottle has a white paper label with blue banners at the top and bottom and blue text which reads in part reads "5 GMS Wyeth's compound silver picrate 1% powder" A receipt of sale dated 18 February 1944 is included in the box. Manufactured by John Wyeth & Bros Inc, Sydney, Australiamedical history, silver pictrate, trichomonas vaginitis, ararat mental hospital

With the advent of electricity, so to came the invention of the Electrocardiograph Machine. This piece of medical equipment gave nursing staff and doctors a more precise indication of a patients heart beat and was used extensively across Victoria's medical institutions. The equipment is significant because it is a fully intact example of diagnostic equipment used in a mental health hospital in Victoria Australia.Cardiotrace Electrocardiograph Machine in blue plastic case with black handle. Contains: Electric cord Cords to link electrodes Graph paper to measure heart beats Instruments on panel marked 'stylus heat', 'off', 'run', 'position', 'test', 'record', '1', '2', '3', 'aVR', 'aVL', 'aVP', 'V', '1/2V', 'lmV', marker.Manufacturer: Medical Instrument Co. Pty. Ltd. Distributor: Watson Victor Limited Serial No: 3362 Cardiotrace Heat Mark III Electrocardiograph/Voltage 220-240 A/C /Frequency 50 cycles per second/Watts 45 serial 3362/Caution: Refer to Manual for full detail.electrocardiograph machine, medical instrument, medicine, health, mental health, ararat mental hospital, j ward

To celbrate the centenary of the opening of the Alfred Hospital in 1871, the hospital held an open day on the afternoon of Saturday 8th May, 1971. Various hospital departments were open to the general public. This document provides information bout those various departments ( Haematology, Metabolic Unit, Speech Therapy & Audiology, Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Cardivascular Diagnostic Service, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear medicine, Monash medical school)Importan milestone for the Alfred Hospital. Provides insight into medical diagnostic services and allied health available in 1971Black print on four sheets of white paper. First two sheets are printed on one side only, third and fourth sheets are printed on both sides . First sheet has the contemporary [1971] letterhead of the Alfred Hospital. Second page has a map of the Alfred. Signed by hospital manager, G B CanhamHoles and rustmark at top left where a astaple has been removed. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top rightalfred hospital, hospital open days

The sphygmomanometer is an early diagnostic instrument used to measure blood pressure. Since the discovery of blood circulation in 1628, the search for accurate, convenient, simple, and non-invasive tools has led to evolving measuring devices and cuffs. Until the twentieth century, few doctors tolerated the inconvenience of blood pressure measurers and relegated the exiting tools to laboratory research. The mercury and later aneroid sphygmomanometers provided the accuracy and portability required for clinical use.The sphygmomanometer is an early diagnostic instrument used to measure blood pressure. Since the discovery of blood circulation in 1628, the search for accurate, convenient, simple, and non-invasive tools has led to evolving measuring devices and cuffs. Until the twentieth century, few doctors tolerated the inconvenience of blood pressure measurers and relegated the exiting tools to laboratory research. The mercury and later aneroid sphygmomanometers provided the accuracy and portability required for clinical use. In common daily use by nurses for clinical assessment of patients' blood pressure.metallic box and contents -The sphygmomanometer is enclosed in the beige metal container. There is a click opening button on the exterior inferior end. The lid lifts via an internal hinge on the superior end to reveal a glass cartridge tube calibrated to 300 millimetres of mercury. The case and meter were manufactured in Germany (according to original museum catalogue worksheet) and identified as the “Mercurius Miniatur Modell.” The dark green rubber bulb and of tubing are in good condition. The black cotton fabric cuff shows signs of wear and is frayed at the bladder insertion opening. According to the company insignia on the bladder, it was manufactured by ACCOSON in England. superior lid - silver metal plaque in centre, engraved P.T.S., right corner of lid - white sticky label - black ink 176-01, manufacturers stamp inside lid - SPHYGMOMANOMETER/Mercurius/MINIATUR MODELL/Made in Germany, serial number 342308, on base of box, white paint - 176-01sphygmomanometer, medical instrument, blood pressure, alfred hospital nurses league, student nurse training alfred hospital

used by nurses in clinical examination of neurological status of patientsThe reflex hammer is an important diagnostic tool used by physicians to test deep tendon reflexes, an essential part of the neurological physical examination in order to assess the peripheral and central nervous system.long wooden handled instrument with metal head and rubber ring around headmakers stamp - ESCHMANN ENGLAND, engraved - 13/O.P AH/Wd-7alfred hospital nurses league, medical equipment, patella hammer

To celbrate the centenary of the opening of the Alfred Hospital in 1871, the hospital held an open day on the afternoon of Saturday 8th May, 1971. Various hospital departments were open to the general public. This document provides information bout those various departments ( Haematology, Metabolic Unit, Speech Therapy & Audiology, Bacteriology, Biochemistry, Cardivascular Diagnostic Service, Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear medicine, Monash medical school)Importan milestone for the Alfred Hospital. Provides insight into medical diagnostic services and allied health available in 1971Black print on four sheets of white paper. First two sheets are printed on one side only, third and fourth sheets are printed on both sides . First sheet has the contemporary [1971] letterhead of the Alfred Hospital. Second page has a map of the Alfred. Signed by hospital manager, G B Canhamalfred hospital, hospital open days

1 lined Case:1 handle; 1 May ophthalmoscope; 4 Dental mirrors; 1 tongue depressor; 3 different sized headsCase marked: "Klinostik / Super Diagnostic / BRITISH MADE" Handle; "KLINOSTIK REGSD"klinistik, opthalmic instrument, diagnostic set

Notice of Ordinary Meeting of the Council of the City of Sunshine to be held on 30th November 1977 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Supplementary Valuations Christmas Recess The Hub Holidays For Employees Office Accommodation Welfare Staff Meeting Dates Christmas Recess Western Region Commission Report of Matters Arising from Last Meeting Committee of Municipal Recreation Officers Council Participation Sanitary and Interest Abandonments for 1977/78 Proposed Lobby for Increased Federal Subsidies Proposal to Rezone Zone 7 and Adjoining Land Playing of Bingo on Council Property Proposed Amendment to Albion Rovers Lease Dempster Park Occupation of Pavilion and Proposed Dempster Park Committee of Management Sunshine North Tennis Club, Sunshine North Scout Group, Sunshine Cricket Club Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Services Schools in the Sunshine Area Deer Park Childrem's Community Centre Committee of Management Child Care Centre Ainsworth Reserve Sunshine West Service of Furlong Road Hospital Report of the Chief Health Officer Vending Machines Registration Fees Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrate Court Australian Institute of Health Surveyors Fourth Annual Conference 10th to 14th October 1977 Perth West Australia Health Act Registrations Report of Medical Officer of Health Report of the By-Laws Officer Stray Dog Problem R.S.P.C.A. Symposium Report of the City Librarian Halloween Celebrations Library Hours over the Christmas Period Bookmobile Sites in January Extension Services During the School Holiday Period Report of the City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Consulting Rooms Diagnostic Laboratory 20 Withers Street Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (Powers) Bill Land Use Permit Application Bunting Over Used Car Sales Yard 556 Ballarat Road Sunshine Land Use Permit Application Addition of L.P. Gas Tank and Additional Hopper for Ready Mic Concrete Plant Lot 1 Hampstead Road Land Use Permit Application Flats 37 Phoenix Street Land Use Permit Application Flats Lot 42 Killara Street North East Corner Mernda Street Land Use Permit Application Subdivision and Detached House on Each Lot Tamar Drive Contract Supply and Maintenance of Vehicles Fourth Avenue Private Street Scheme Garfield Street Private Street Scheme Reconstruction of Sydney Street Contract Plan of Subdivision Epalock Crescent & Joyce Close Replacement of Fleet No 410 Toyota Hiace Weights & Measures Application for Fund for 1977/78 Country Road Board Foundation for the Technical Advancement of Local Government Engineering in Victoria Load Limits Various Road Certificate of Completion Garfield Street Intersection of Western Highway / Station Road Deer Park Construction of Footpath North Side of Ballarat Road From West Moreland Road to McIntyre Road Request from Sunshine High School Drainage Works Stony Creek From Cary Street to Furlong Road Construction of Suffolk Street City of Footscray Future Garbage Disposal Site South Side Bunting Road Certificate of Completion Health Act Drain Garfield Street Area Private Street Scheme Concrete Right of Way at Rear of Shops in Main Road West at Cornhill Street St. Albans Proposed Transfer of Land St. Albans Road near Furlong Road Annual Supply Contract Supply of Concrete in Min Mix Trucks Report of the Building Surveyor Computer Aided Design Seminar Vocational Employment Building Surveyor's Office Installation of Underground Tank Geelong Road Corner Tottenham Parade Undersize Allotment 2 Ridley Street Sunshine Swimming Pool Solar Heating Ainsworth Childcare Centre / Pavilion Ainsworth Reserve Dempster Park Cricket Pavilion Cleaning Infant Welfare Centres General Cleaning Contract Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Child Care Buildings Program M.M.B.W. Sewer Child Care Buildings Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment 15th November 1977 Subdivision of Land Fairbairn Road Proposed Transfer of Funds for Provision of Office Accommodation city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, the hub, sun crescent, albion rovers soccer club, chaplin rerserve, anderson road, sunshine

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 30th November 1977 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Supplementary Valuations Christmas Recess The Hub Holidays For Employees Office Accommodation Welfare Staff Meeting Dates Christmas Recess Western Region Commission Report of Matters Arising from Last Meeting Committee of Municipal Recreation Officers Council Participation Sanitary and Interest Abandonments for 1977/78 Proposed Lobby for Increased Federal Subsidies Proposal to Rezone Zone 7 and Adjoining Land Playing of Bingo on Council Property Proposed Amendment to Albion Rovers Lease Dempster Park Occupation of Pavilion and Proposed Dempster Park Committee of Management Sunshine North Tennis Club, Sunshine North Scout Group, Sunshine Cricket Club Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Services Schools in the Sunshine Area Deer Park Children's Community Centre Committee of Management Child Care Centre Ainsworth Reserve Sunshine West Service of Furlong Road Hospital Report of the Chief Health Officer Vending Machines Registration Fees Prosecutions Proceedings Sunshine Magistrate Court Australian Institute of Health Surveyors Fourth Annual Conference 10th to 14th October 1977 Perth West Australia Health Act Registrations Report of Medical Officer of Health Report of the By-Laws Officer Stray Dog Problem R.S.P.C.A. Symposium Report of the City Librarian Halloween Celebrations Library Hours over the Christmas Period Bookmobile Sites in January Extension Services During the School Holiday Period Report of the City Engineer Land Use Permit Application Consulting Rooms Diagnostic Laboratory 20 Withers Street Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (Powers) Bill Land Use Permit Application Bunting Over Used Car Sales Yard 556 Ballarat Road Sunshine Land Use Permit Application Addition of L.P. Gas Tank and Additional Hopper for Ready Mic Concrete Plant Lot 1 Hampstead Road Land Use Permit Application Flats 37 Phoenix Street Land Use Permit Application Flats Lot 42 Killara Street North East Corner Mernda Street Land Use Permit Application Subdivision and Detached House on Each Lot Tamar Drive Contract Supply and Maintenance of Vehicles Fourth Avenue Private Street Scheme Garfield Street Private Street Scheme Reconstruction of Sydney Street Contract Plan of Subdivision Epalock Crescent & Joyce Close Replacement of Fleet No 410 Toyota Hiace Weights & Measures Application for Fund for 1977/78 Country Road Board Foundation for the Technical Advancement of Local Government Engineering in Victoria Load Limits Various Road Certificate of Completion Garfield Street Intersection of Western Highway / Station Road Deer Park Construction of Footpath North Side of Ballarat Road From Westmoreland Road to McIntyre Road Request from Sunshine High School Drainage Works Stony Creek From Cary Street to Furlong Road Construction of Suffolk Street City of Footscray Future Garbage Disposal Site South Side Bunting Road Certificate of Completion Health Act Drain Garfield Street Area Private Street Scheme Concrete Right of Way at Rear of Shops in Main Road West at Cornhill Street St. Albans Proposed Transfer of Land St. Albans Road near Furlong Road Annual Supply Contract Supply of Concrete in Min Mix Trucks Report of the Building Surveyor Computer Aided Design Seminar Vocational Employment Building Surveyor's Office Installation of Underground Tank Geelong Road Corner Tottenham Parade Undersize Allotment 2 Ridley Street Sunshine Swimming Pool Solar Heating Ainsworth Childcare Centre / Pavilion Ainsworth Reserve Dempster Park Cricket Pavilion Cleaning Infant Welfare Centres General Cleaning Contract Albion Tennis Club Pavilion Child Care Buildings Program M.M.B.W. Sewer Child Care Buildings city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, the hub, sun crescent, albion rovers soccer club, chaplin rerserve, anderson road, sunshine, dempster park committee of management, sunshine north tennis club, sunshine north scout group, sunshine cricket club, dempster park, phoenix street, sunshine north, ainsworth reserve child care centre, ainsworth reserve, vernon street, sunshine west, furlong road, st. albans, withers street, ballarat road, hampstead road, maidstone, killara street, mernda street, tamar drive, deer park, fourth avenue, garfield street, sydney street, albion, epalock crescent, joyce close, western highway, station road, westmoreland road, mcintyre road, sunshine high school, cary street, suffolk street, bunting road, brooklyn, main road west, cornhill street, tottenham parade, geelong road, footscray west, ridley street, sunshine swimming pool, albion tennis club

Developments since the previous report included: - Acquisition of second 4MeV Linear Accelerator and resulting purchase of the Pervious Ansett ANA building in William St. - Main Kitchen redevelopment. - Forster Block completed June 1959. Housing Out-patients, Medical Physics, Diagnostics X-ray Departments and Ward accommodation. - Doctors Ralston and Edith Paterson visited in November 1957, providing advice for further improvements. - April 1958, Beginning of Post Graduate Training in Radiotherapeutic Nursing.