Illustrated book with light green cover. On the front cover, in addition to the title and author's name printed in dark grey and black ink, is a coloured photograph of the original Nurses Memorial Centre at 431 St Kilda Rd Melbourne. Title and authors name also printed on the spine. On the back cover are comments about the Centre by Vivian Statham (Bullwinkel) and Betty Jeffrey.non-fictionThis is a history of the Nurses Memorial Centre, including the fund-raising efforts of Vivian Bullwinkel and Betty Jeffrey who visited every hospital in Victoria with more than twenty beds, recounting their war time experiences. The nurses Memorial Centre is a living memorial to the heroism and sacrifice of the 76 Australian nurses who died during World War Two and to those who survived years in prisoner-of-war camps during that time.nurses memorial centre-history, nursing -victoria-history

Illustrated book with light blue cover, on the front in addition to the tiltle in white print is the front view of a 'nurse' ornament. the back cover has the rear view of the same ornamentnon-fictionA history of the first fifty years of the Geelong Hospital Nurses League from its foundation in 1934geelong hospial nurses league - history, geelong hospital, nursing - victoria - history

Illustrated book with green cover. Title and authors name are printed in white and black ink on front cover and spine. The VPNG logo is also printed on the front cover and spine. On the front cover is a black and white photo: "The theatre sister" by Julian Smith FRACS (1873-1947). On the back cover is information about the author, a summary of the book and the VPNG logo.non-fictionA history of the first fifty years of the Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group, as specialty group of the ANF and its aims to promote the professional, educational, recreational and economic interests of its members.victorian perioperative nurses group-history, operating room nurses-victoria-history, operating room nursing-history

Booklet with grey cover, title in black print on front along with image of a crest, a red Maltese cross, with the words Alfred Hospital Nurses League printed around it inside a circle. There is an attached scroll with the words "Ubi non est mulier ibi ingemiscit aeger" printed on itnon-fictionBrief history of the start of nurse training at the Alfred hospital, and the Alfred Hospital Nurses' league.ahnl, alfred hospital

Staff Nurse, OLIVE ISABEL LAYCOCK, enlisted. Embarked Sydney 28/1/1918. Discharged from the AANS 30/3/1919. Staff Nurse ELLEN ELIZABETH MURDOCH, enlisted 21/6/1917, embarked Melbourne, June 30, 1917. Staff Nurse MURIEL MARY SAUNDERS, enlisted 7/11/1917, embarked Sydney 16/11/1917. Staff Nurse ELIZABETH KATE WILIAMS - enlisted 4/8/1915, embarked Melbourne, RTA 19/12/1917. Staff Nurse STELLA WILLIAMS, enlisted 18/6/1917, embarked June 30, 1917.Memorabilia - Framed story of the nurses, in colour, using memorabilia of the nurses and their lives. Printed on Paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing."THE NURSES"framed items, anzacs, eaglehawk

Illustrated book with mauve cover. Title and author's name printed in white on front cover, also on front cover is a black and white photograph of "Kingsfold" 376 Toorak Rd South Yarra. Back cover has summary of book in black print.non-fictionA history of the Melbourne School for Enrolled Nurses (formerly the Melbourne Nursing Aide School) from its opening in 1950 until its closure in 1992.melbourne school for enrolled nurses-history, nursing schools-victoria-history, nursing-study and teaching-victoria-history

Green book with title, author information and a photo of a building scene on the front covernon-fictionContents: 1. 'We shall kindle in your hearts a touch whose flame shall be eternal' 2. Tying up the loose ends 3. On the road 4. The memorial becomes a reality 5. Making ends meet 6. A whole generation to late 7. An uncertain future 8. An offer too good to pass up 9. A truly 'living; memorial.nursing in warfare, australian nurses

Green book with title, author information and a photo of a building scene on the front covernon-fictionContents: 1. 'We shall kindle in your hearts a touch whose flame shall be eternal' 2. Tying up the loose ends 3. On the road 4. The memorial becomes a reality 5. Making ends meet 6. A whole generation to late 7. An uncertain future 8. An offer too good to pass up 9. A truly 'living; memorial.nursing in warfare, australian nurses

Illustrated book with white binding and black print. Tile and author's name on front cover and spine. Also on the front cover is an image of the AHNL badge (red patte cross suriunded by words 'Alfred Hospital Nurses League' in gilt on a white circular background. Under this is a banner with the word ubi non est mulier ibi ingemiscit ager (where woman is not there the sick man groaneth, in gilt letterring on a dark blue background non-fictionA history of the Alfred Hospital Nurses League (AHNL) On October 18 1918, Greta Lyons, 'on behalf of present and past trainees' asked the Alfred Hospital's Manager's Committee for permission to start the AHNL. Permission was granted, and the first meeting was held on November 25, 1918.ahnl, alfred hospital, nurses, alred hospital nurses league-history

Paperback book with light green/blue cover. Title and authors name in black and white print on front cover and spine. Black and white photo of Jean Argent, midwife at Box Hill hospital 1957 to 1992. Back cover has 6 coloured photos of Box Hill badges for nursing graduates. Numerous black and white illustrations withinnon-fictionA history of Box Hill Hospital, especially nursing aspects, from 1956 to 1991box hill hospital, nursing history

Book bound with blue material. Title and author in gold letters on spine. AHNL badge embossed on front Dust jacket has title and author on both front and spine, photos of nurses on front and back. Contains photos.non-fictionHistory of the Alfred nurses from the establishment of the Alfred hospital in 1871, the beginning of nurse training in 1880 revealing the hardships, pleasures and intrigues shared by Alfred nursesalfred hospital, nursing history, ahnl

illustrated magazine, white pages with black printMagazine with various articles, Student nurses union informationalfred hospital, student nurses union

Stapled magazine with black print. Cover is off white with blue print, tilte on front along with illustration of angled scissors, back cover has cover designer's detailsnon-fictionIncludes article on 'the Hazards of recovery'perioperative nursing, anaesthesia

Examination certificate for Marjorie Jean Burke issued by Nurses Board Melbourne, the course covered anatomy and physiology, hygiene and junior general nursing.Miss Burke was a nurse, midwife and infant welfare sister. This collection covers her many qualifications throughout Australia and Great Britain, including references both professional and personal. When Miss Burke returned to Australia, she was employed at Diamond Valley Community Hospital as a nurse in 1953 and as Deputy Matron 1954-1971.Certificate typed on cream card.Signed by registrar.marjorie jean burke, nurses, diamond valley community hospital, nurses board melbourne

Framed black and white photograph of three nurses in uniform visiting a soldier in bed in his pyjamas. One nurse holds Lt. Col rand and dressed in uniform with medals, one nurse holds Warrant Officer is in field uniform, third nurse is in dark field uniformRank badges on Nurses epaulettesphotograph, nurses - vietnam

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a purple cover with full title and authors name in gold on front, authors name and abbreviated title in gold on spine. Dust jacket is cream in colour, with authors name and full title printed in purple ink on front. Authors name and abbreviated title printed in purple ink on spine. Also on front cover is a painting by Kevin Jopson of the entrance to Vindin House (nurses' home at Royal North Shore Hospital).non-fictionThis book is an account of the development of nursing practice as the original North Shore cottage hospital progressed to becoming one of the major medical institutions of Australia.royal north shore hospital-sydney-history, nurses, nursing

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has abbreviated title and authors surname printed on spine in white ink on pale blue background. This pale blue binding extends for 55mm on front and back covers. The remainder of the covers have repeated images of various Victorian Nurses board Badges on a white background . Dust jacket has similar images on pale blue background on spine and extending 55mm on front and back, remainder of back is pale blue. On the front is an image of one person (torso only) holding another's wrist and holding a watch in their other hand and part of a stethoscope is also visible. Title and author's name are printed on front and spine. There is a 9mm wide attached gold satin ribbon bookmark.non-fictionThis book documents an important part of the story of nursing and midwifery in Victoria. the role of registration, training accreditation and monitoring of nurses and midwives has been fulfilled by three bodies in Victoria: the Nurses Board (1923-1957), the Victorian Nursing Council (1957-1994) and the Nurses Board of Victoria (1994-2010).nursing-history, nursing-law and legislation-victoria-history, nursing trainng

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has abbreviated title and authors surname printed on spine in white ink on pale blue background. This pale blue binding extends for 55mm on front and back covers. The remainder of the covers have repeated images of various Victorian Nurses board Badges on a white background. Dust jacket has similar images on pale blue background on spine and extending 55mm on front and back, remainder of back is pale blue. On the front is an image of one person (torso only) holding another's wrist and holding a watch in their other hand and part of a stethoscope is also visible. Title and author's name are printed on front and spine. There is a 9mm wide attached gold satin ribbon bookmark.non-fictionThis book documents an important part of the story of nursing and midwifery in Victoria. the role of registration, training accreditation and monitoring of nurses and midwives has been fulfilled by three bodies in Victoria: the Nurses Board (1923-1957), the Victorian Nursing Council (1957-1994) and the Nurses Board of Victoria (1994-2010).nursing-history, nursing-law and legislation-victoria-history

Certificate of Infant Welfare for Marjorie Jean Burke, issued by the Nurses Board under the Nurses Acts VictoriaMiss Burke was a nurse, midwife and infant welfare sister. This collection covers her many qualifications throughout Australia and Great Britain, including references both professional and personal. When Miss Burke returned to Australia, she was employed at Diamond Valley Community Hospital as a nurse in 1953 and as Deputy Matron 1954-1971.Certificate typed on cream paper.Signed by Registrar Nurses Board (Victoria)marjorie jean burke, nurses, diamond valley community hospital, mothercraft nursing, infant welfare

Illustrated booklet with brown, black and white cover, front cover has title, authors and series names, along with three historical photos, nurses standing under the verandah of a building, handwriting witl a metal nib pen, and a group of nurses wearing capes and veils. Back cover has a summary of the book along with a small black and white photograph of a nurses in uniform with long sleeves, apron and capnon-fiction"Nursing and midwifery have been the occupations of women for centuries and almost every one of us will find an ancestor who engaged in these traditional feminine pursuits. This book, written by experts in nursing history, women's history and family history, provides practical advice on how to research the lives of nurses and midwives, the hospitals they trained and worked in, and is a guide to the many public and private repositories where sources are found in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Nurses and midwives worked in hospitals, refuges, asylums, prisons, charitable institutions and were pioneers of bush nursing, established maternity hospitals and were often important health providers in small communities in past decades. The records of their lives are found in a wide range of places, and as well as online and digitised records, this book also points the researcher toward the myriad of documentary and private records which are useful for writing their lives"--back cover. nurses-australia-history, midwives-australia-history, obstetrics-australia-history, australia-genealogy-sources

Dedicated to all nurses who have contributed to and have been part of the Alfred Hospital 1871-1996. Special bound copy dedicated to Von ClinchWritten by Alfred nurse Helen Paterson with the support of the Alfred Hospital Nurses League, the book tells the story of Alfred nurses from the opening of the hospital in 1871. The closure of the school of nursing in 1992 was the catalyst for the book but the story continues.Special Edition- Illustrated hardcover book with dark blue/grey/red/gold marble effect front and back cover. Black leather corners and spine. Title and author's name are embossed in gold on a red background on spine. Also on spine are 13 gold bands and 5 gold decorations. The book has a matching cardboard sleeve.On title page there is a handwritten dedication "Presented to Von Clinch with our thanks for a terrific project, all the best Andrew" (publisher)alfred hospital, helen paterson, nurses’ history/story

This certificate was issued to Mary Freitag on 6th June 1910 on completion of her three years' training at St. Vincent's Training School for Nurses. It is signed by Mary Berchmans Daly, the Mother Rectress, and by A. E. Rowden-White, the honorary lecturer. Mary Freitag registered as a nurse and then went on to join the Australian Army Nursing Service in June 1917 and was posted to the Deccan War Hospital at Poona, India, which had 1,200 beds. There she tended the wounded soldiers brought from the battlefiends of Mesopotamia (Iraq). In March 1919, Mary then served on the hospital ship Varela before leaving the nursing corps to marry in September 1919.This item is of historical significance as an example of a graduation certificate that was issued to nurses at that time. It is a record of the service of Mary Freitag and it includes the signature of the Mother Rectress, Mary Berchmans Daly.Certificate hard bound in board covered with black leather. Gold lettering and a gold border decorate the front of the cover. The cover folds out to show printed certificate inside. Certificate inside is printed with nurse's name and signatures in black fountain pen.Nurse's name handwritten in black ink on the certificate: "Nurse Mary Freitag" Certificate is signed at the bottom: "A. E. Rowden-White, Mr" Hon. lecturer and "Mary Berchmans Daly", Mother Rectress. "6th June 1910" is written on the lower left of the certificate.nursing, world war i, graduation certificates, australian army nursing service, hospital ship varela, deccan war hospital, st vincent's hospital melbourne

Newsletter contains a biographical article about Ethel Jessie Bowe and information about hospitalisation of Ellie MyersBi-folded A3 into A4 newsletter with two columns of text and a logo at the top of the front page.ethel jessie bowe, world war two, wwii, ww2, ellie myers

Booklet with faded blue cover and black print. The tile is printed on the front cover within a decorative border. Printers details are printed at he base of the front covernon-fictionRegulations relating to thr training, examination and practice of midwives in Victoria based on the 1928 Nurses Actmidwifery, midwifery-study and teaching, midwifery training, midwives-australia-history

Illustrated book, Sepia photograph of 1952 finalist group on cover. Title and authors name printed in black ink on front and spine. Hospital badge (in colour) top left of front cover. Hospital crest (in colour) at the base of spine.non-fictionThe story of nursing and nursing education at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.royal adelaide hospital-history, nursing, nurses, nursing-study and teaching-south australia-history

.1) These capes were worn by student nurses when going on and off duty, when called to see the Matron or senior nurse (but never worn on duty). They were made of unlined woollen fabric and were wrist length and worn by Alfred Hospital student nurses until 1992.This nurses cape was made before 1970 as Ball & Welch Ltd was bought out in 1970. .2) RANF was between 1971-1988. In October 1975 the Royal Victorian College of Nurses amalgamated with the RANF Employees' Section and became the new Royal Australian Nursing Federation. .1) Machine stitched light blue pure wool cape with stitched down shoulder epaulettes. Around the neckline is stitched cotton bias binding which is hemmed by hand. Hook and eye fastening. .2) Badge pinned to left hand front Badge - Student Nurse Unit R.A.N.F.nursing, alfred hospital, student nurse cape, woollen cape, royal australian nursing federation, ranf, badge, ball and welch, costume, textiles

Illustrated book with white cover. Full title and author's name printed in navy and black ink on front cover, abbreviated title and author's name printed in black ink on spine. Also on front cover is a collage of four black and white photos of nurses, five assorted nursing related badges all resting on a red nurses cape. On the back cover is a summary of the book.non-fictionComprehensive history of nursing in South Australia over 150 years, exploring the changes in nursing practice, education and the work of nursing associations.nursing-south australia-history, nurses-south australi-history