The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A printed certificate with black text and red bordering, and hand written inscriptions.hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, first aid, st john ambulance, charity, volunteer, voluntering, nursing, ww2, world war two, world war 2

Certificate of registration as a General Nurse for Gertrude O'Halloran of Hunter's Hill (New South Wales), dated Twenty-ninth December, 1927.Certificate printed on cream coloured paper. There is an emblem at the top and below it reads 'New South Wales Nurses Registration Act, 1924'. The name and date have been typed in and it has been hand-signed.nursing registration certificate, australian nurses, gertrude o'halloran

Certificate of Midwifery Nursing for Gertrude Good of the Women's Hospital on August 7th 1913. 'Gertrude Good was an Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) Matron and Sister who served extensively during World War I. Enlisting in 1914, she is primarily known for her dedicated service on hospital ships and sea transport sections bringing sick and wounded Australian troops home'. - Australian War Memorial websiteCertificate stamped in red ink on pale brown paper, details are handwritten in black ink. There is a burgundy sticker seal in the lower left corner.'Midwifery' [Handwritten in black ink on the second line] 'Gertrude Good' and 'Women's Hospital' [Handwritten in black ink on the fourth line] 'Aug 7th 1913' and 'midwifery' [Handwritten in black ink on the fifth line] '?' [Illegible signature in lighter black ink next to the word 'President'] '? A. Jones' [Signed in lighter black ink next to the words 'Member of Council'] 'Mary M. Finlay' [Signed in lighter vlack ink next to 'Honorary Secretary']gertrude good, royal victorian trained nurses association, certificates, nurse training, 1913, australian army nursing serive

This Certificate was presented to Trained nurse, known as 'Nurse' in those days, Nettie Osborne on completion of six months employment with Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS). This is the only example of a MDNS Nurses certificate in the RDNS collection. In 1913 the MDNS Nurses had their board and residence, uniforms, bicycles and laundry expenses provided. Newly employed Nurses were paid £50 a year for her first six months. At the end of a year her salary was increased by £5, and later she earned £60 a year. .Following the founding of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) in February 1885 to care for the sick poor in Melbourne, subsequent meetings were held to form a Committee and to draw up a Code of Rules of the Society. It was decided that only nurses who had attended a Hospital Nurses Training School and were fully qualified would be employed by the Society. After interviewing several candidates, it was on the first of May 1885 when the first Trained nurse, known as 'Nurse' in those days, Mrs. Ferguson, was employed by MDNS with a salary of £100 per annum. She was employed for three months initially, but this was soon extended, "on the understanding she will make arrangements to live in the more immediate vicinity of her district". A Doctor agreed to assist the Nurse with advice at any time. In rotation, a member of the Superintendence Sub-Committee supervised the Nurse’s visits and could assist to alleviate some poor social conditions they found. A second Nurse, Mrs. Joanna Cannon was employed by MDNS six months later, with a trial period of six months which was extended. They were the stalwarts of the Society in the early years, Nurse Cannon remaining with the Society for four years and Nurse Ferguson for five years, though both had a short break due to illness through the heaviness of the work. Nurses salaries were reduced to account for the cost of uniforms, and then when establishments were rented by the Society and the Nurses could now live in the Nurses Home. The Nurses worked in the now CBD, ie from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care. They liaised with Doctors and provided high quality trained nursing care; educated their patients in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of cleanliness, fresh air and good nutrition, both by verbal instruction and demonstration, even supplying soup and milk when needed. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bag containing lotion, ointments, powders, liniment, bandages, dressings, a case of spirits, and the Nurse's own clean apron, soap and small towel. They supplied equipment on loan, such as earthenware hot water bottles, splints, urinals, bed pans, bed cradles, feeding mugs, and air-cushions as well as providing blankets and clean bed linen, and nightdresses as necessary. They provided nursing care to a range of people, often in destitute situations, some lying on rags on the floor as they had no bed, others with just a bed and maybe a thin blanket, a chair and nothing else. Their ages ranged from babes, children, adults to the elderly. The Nurses gave medications as ordered, dressed wounds e.g. to the injured, and surgical cases, and to those with leg ulcers; attended to patients with ‘surgical ailments’ such as ‘hip disease’; gave care to those with acute illnesses such as bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, measles, and scarlet fever, as well as those with chronic illnesses such as consumption (tuberculosis), heart disease, arthritis, cancer, debility, neuritis and paralysis. As the work increased a third Nurse was employed but this was arduous work, particularly in the heat of summer and many nurses only remained with the Society for several months. A Trained Midwife was employed in August 1893. The work was arduous, particularly in the heat of summer. Permission to use bicycles was given to the Nurses in 1898 and the Society decided to purchase their own in 1903. A business man offered ‘new free wheel’ bicycles at £13 each which included maintenance for one year. Bells and wooden frames were added, at a cost of £5 per frame, so the Nurses could carry extra equipment. Nurses’ bags were strapped to the handlebars. Soup was made for those in need 2-3 times a week and if patients could not arrange to have it collected the soup was delivered by the Nurses on their bicycles. The use of bicycles caused a change in uniform, with white pith helmets, and veils covering them and tied under their chin, now being used; straw hats were worn in summer. Over the years the Nurses complained that their veils became wet in the rain and asked for a change of uniform but this did not occur until 1921. Bicycles continued to be used in inner areas until 1945. Public transport was also used over the years, in conjunction with a Motor Auxiliary from 1929 to 1971. MDNS began with its own small fleet of vehicles in the early 1950s which gradually expanded into a full fleet.The coloured Certificate is made of white paper attached to a buff card forming a boarder. It is in gold print on the white background which has a thin gold border. In large bold script are the words "Melbourne District Nursing Society" In between the words "District" and "Nursing" is a red Maltese cross which extends above and below the writing. Underneath this, in smaller capital letters, are the words "For Nursing Sick Poor In Their Own Homes"/. Below this in bold script are the words "This is to Certify that"/. Under this, written in black handwriting, is "Nurse Nettie Osborne"/; below this in script is "has acted in the capacity of District Nurse", then in black handwriting the words "Six Months"/. The next two lines read "having fulfilled her Duties to the satisfaction of her Committee, /"and appreciation of her Patients". The Certificate is signed in black by Mary Leeper, Vice President; Kate Hood; Hon. Treasurer; C.M. Tatham Hon. Secretary, and has Date; 8th July 1913 in black handwriting. On paper attached with tape to the back of the Certificate, is a copy of a photograph of two unidentified people. [Possibly Nettie and her husband]. Some small marks, and in one area a small area of cracking is seen on the white background of the certificate.certificates, mdns, melbourne district nursing society, rdns, royal district nursing service, nurse nettie osborne

Susan Broadbent received this certificate because she passed her General Nursing final examination with distinctionHistorical documentPrinted card with black print and typed and handwritten annotations [black Ink]Recipients name and date are typed. Signed by Chief Nursing Officer [Avery] victorian nursing council, susan helen broadbent, nursing study and teaching

Susan Helen Broadbent received this certificate after registration with the Victorian Nursing Council in 1967Historical documentPrinted cream coloured card with black print inside a decorative border with typed and handwritten annotations [black Ink]Recipients name and date & number of registration are typed. Signed by chairman [Patrick] and Chief Nursing Officer [Avery] and also recipient [Broadbent]victorian nursing council, susan helen broadbent, nurses act victoria 1958, nursing registration

These certificates were awarded to Alfred Hospital nurses on completion of their hospital based general nursing training. This version dates from 1952Of significance as all nurses who trained at the Alfred Hospital received a similar certificateBlack leather folder. Logo of the Alfred Hospital stamped in centre and recipients name at bottom right of front [gilt ink] Inside there is a printed certificate, with handwritten date and signatures. Folder contained in a black faux leather envelope along with other certificates in a pocket in the inside bottom half of folder.Recipients name [Susan Helen Broadbent] and signatures of hospital president [W S Philip] chairman honorary medical staff [Hamilton] manager & secretary [?] lady superintendent [N Sewell] and examiners [? & ?] Dated 17th February 1967 susan helen broadbent, alfred hospital school of nursing, alfred hospital training school for nurses, nursing certificate

Awarded to Susan Helen Broadbent on completion of twelve months post basic experience as a Staff Nurse at the Alfred HospitalOf significance as it is an Alfred Hospital nursing certificatePrinted white card, Alfred Hospital logo at top right, recipients name and signature handwriten along signatures of hospital managementalfred hospital, susan helen broadbent, nursing certificate

Awarded to Dorothy Maye BuchananCover reads: Commonwealth of Australia / Repatriation Department / Nursing Aide Certificatecertification, repatriation general hospital heidelberg, dorothy buchanan

Nursing certificate awarded to Rachel Auchterlonie on 14 August 1889. The original certificate is in a folder and in excellent condition.Digital copy of colour photographalfred hospital, nurses, rachel auchterlonie, luxford family

A booklet compiled from Dr. Cosgrave's "Hints and helps for Home Nursing and Hygiene" to assist students in preparing for the Nursing Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association.A booklet of 64 pages. Contains questions and answers about home nursingHand written: V Hood 8 Park. St Northoctest john ambulance association, home nursing, nursing

Mary Beatrice Josephine Maggs (1892-1960) came to Australia in 1914 and was a governess for Mr Alfred Rutter Clarke at his mansion "Merriwa" on Orrong Road, Toorak. Mary returned to England in 1919 and furthered her studies in nursing. When she returned to Australia in 1924 she was head nurse at a number of Hospitals, Private Hospital in Loch, Tatura Bush Nursing Home, Mooroopna.Certificate of Nursing 8 July 1918The Melbourne Hospital - Melbournemaggs mary, medicine, nursing, thompson jean, hospitals, early settlers, pioneers, melbourne hospital

Papers, certificates, photographs related to the life of Elizabeth Chatham (nee Holmes)Photographic portrait of Elizabeth Chatham.elizabeth chatham, philip chatham, creswick, launchley, ascot, mercy hospital, nursing, ballarat, birth certificate extract, death notices printed, st patrick's cathedral, chatham-holmes collection, family history, genealogy

Uniform, textbooks & stationary items required for new nurse trainee. Pay slips, registration certificate - General Nursing & Midwifery. Exam papers for First Professional Examination. Invitation to Graduation, May 1971.Hard Copypts, uniform, requirements, textbooks, stationary, pay, trainee nurse,, exam, first professional, registration, certificate, midwifery, general nursing,, walden, 68b

Shelf One – North End of Isolation Ward  1 x slipper enamel bedpan  1 x enamel pan with spout  1 x stainless steel bedpan  1 x stainless steel urinal  2 x ceramic urinals  1 x ceramic bowl Shelf Two – North end of Isolation Ward  1 x small enamel kidney dish  2 x slipper ceramic bedpans  1 x enamel wash-bowl & jug Shelf Three – North end of Isolation Ward  1 X dry Steriliser Shelf Four – North end of Isolation Ward  1 X steam Steriliser Shelf One – South end of Isolation Ward  1 x nurse’s dictionary  Domestic Medical Practice Book  Doctor and Specialist Book  Aids to Gynaecological Nursing Book  Foundations of Anatomy & Physiology Book  2 x thermometers  1 x stainless steel swab bowl  1 x ophthalmoscope  1 x stainless bowl & bandages  1 x scissors/ tweezers kit  1 x large operating scissors & 1 x operating tweezers  1 x camode pot  1 x sigmoidoscope  3 x plessors Shelf Two – South end of Isolation Ward  1 x ceramic jug  Kaarimba Ladies Auxiliary History of Num. Dist. Health  Nursing Certificates & Notebooks – Winifred Smith Shelf Three – South end of Isolation Ward  Nursing Certificates & Notebooks – Winifred Smith Shelf Four – South end of Isolation Ward  1 x white enamel bucket  1 x enamel bowl Glass Cabinet:  Premature Babies Book  Handbook of Paediatrics  Various health brochures  1 x enamel potty, dry liners, nappy pins  1 x infant welfare leather case  2 x breast pump  2 x dippers Medical Items placed around the room  1 x kidney dish with syringes & bandage  1 x stethoscope  1 x catheters  1 x oxygen tubing  1 x hospital bed (pre-dates 1950’s eg from local private hospital)  1 x operating table and 1 x theatre stool (original Numurkah Hospital 1950’s)  1 x heart table  1 x dental chair, mouthwash dish & stand  3 x wooden crutches  1 x early dentist chair  1 x Infant Welfare Centre sign hospital, medical equipment

Information page detailing the history of Sages Cottage from building in 1853/56 as a homestead, to being purchased in 1976 by the Victoria Conservation Trust. John Edward Sage built the cottage as the homestead for his farm "Eurutta" in 1856. John lived in the cottage with his wife and children up until his death in 1908 with his wife, Maria Sage (nee Baxter) continuing to live there until her death in 1927. Their youngest son, Thomas Holden Sage, and three daughters, Fanny Martha, Annie Agususta and Ellen Amynta continued to live there until their deaths. Thomas died in 1960 but gifted the remaining block of land with the cottage to his [niece?] Annie Moriah Sage a year before his death. Annie was Matron of the Australian Military Forces (AMF) in WW2. [Annie was born in 1895 as the fifth child to Edward Arthur and Mary Anne Sage. She trained in nursing, obtaining her nursing certificate in 1926. 1940 saw Annie join the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), Australian Imperial Force (AIF). During WWII Annie served as matron for the 2nd/2nd Australian General Hospital in the Middle East. She was made matron-in-chief, AIF (Middle East) in 1940, and was appointed a member of the Red Cross in 1942. Returning to Australia in 1942, she was elevated to deputy matron-in-chief, AMF in February 1943, and sub-sequentially promoted to colonel in March. Her duties included organising the AANS for duty in the South-West Pacific Area and oversaw the training scheme for the Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS). In September 1945 Annie flew to Sumatra to assist with the repatriation of the twenty four Australian nurses imprisoned by the Japanese. For her war service she was awarded the Florence Nightingale medal (1947) by the International Red Cross. In 1951 she was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE).] After Annie's death in 1969 the cottage and land went to a nephew and two nieces, before being purchased in 1976 by the Victoria Conservation Trust as an example of early settlement history.A printed information document in black ink on white paper, with an address in the upper left and opening times and refreshments available in the upper right. Below and over the page is full width text.'NC.3' [red ink top left hand corner of front page] '059 7111 3577 [?] Alastair Herbert / & / [?] Camilla [Hapfor]' [blue ink, top if second page]wwii, world war 2

Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.Certificate - cream coloured paper with black and cream coloured print. Illustrated in colour with Navy, Army, Airforce and Nursing personnel above crossed flags - Union Jack and Australian above scroll work and City of Bendigo. Coat of Arms/crest bracketed by dates "1939 - 1945". Red coloured embossed "City of Bendigo" Seal lower right. Frame - clear varnished timber with cardboard backing, no glass.Inscription on certificate - "TO YOU WHO SERVED/ THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO/ EXPRESS/ DEEP THANKFULLNESS/ TO "W. THEODORE"/ Long as the heart beats life/ with in the breast/ And Freedom, Love and Plenitude endure/ So may your sacrifice for these/ be Blessed/ And Honour, Pride, Integrity ensure/ "A. Truscott" Mayor/ ??? Town Clerk".framed accessories, certificate, ww2, ran, william anthony theodore dsm

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Marie Bennetts' " service.Certificate on cream coloured paper with black and cream coloured print. Illustrated in colour with Army, Navy, Air Force and Nursing personnel above crossed flags - Union Jack and Australian. City of Bendigo Coat of Arms bracketed by dates '1939-1945'. Red embossed City of Bendigo seal, lower right.Inscription on Certificate: 'TO YOU WHO SERVED THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO, EXPRESS DEEP THANKFULNESS, TO A.M. BENNETTS.'alva bennetts, bennetts collection, certificate

The photos are the presentation by Alan Holmes President of Bendigo RSL to Cliff Clohesy in February 1997. Clifford Clohesy served on the Committee Bendigo RSL 1989 to 1991, 1993 to 1996, he was President the years 1993 to 1996. Cliff was a hard worker in the two RSL Appeals each year. One of his achievements was the building of 22 Single person units in Kangaroo Flat finished in 1997. Alan William Holmes served on the Committee 1993 to 2001. He was President the years 1997 to 2001. Two of the later years was the change over from Bendigo RSL to Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. He was the Organizer of events for the "Australia Remembers" 50 years after the end of WW2 in Bendigo. It was Alans proposal to turn the SMI into a Museum in 1997 with the first Museum Sub Committee being formed in May 1997 to continue discussions with Passchendaele Barracks Military Historical Society and the opening in February 1998. Now the Bendigo Military Museum. He stayed heavily involved until 2003. He was the organizer and conducted the Sandakan Memorial Service from 1999 to 2012. From there as much as possible Alan visited veterans in Nursing homes and a Wing of "BUPA" was named "Holmes Wing". In 2003 Alan was awarded a "Centenary Medal for his Voluntary Service to Veterans.Two colour photographs. .1) Shows two men standing, one has a certificate in his hand. .2) Shows the other man with the Certificate he has been awarded.brsl, smirsl, certificate, state

This is a photograph of Annabella McKenzie who trained at The Royal Melbourne in the 1890's. The Royal Melbourne Hospital was the first hospital in Victoria – established in 1848 to serve the young and thriving community of Melbourne. Prior to the transfer of nursing education to the university sector, nurses were trained in a course of instruction in hospital nursing schools that awarded a certificate in general nursing. These courses were generally for a three-year period, and nurses were paid employees of the parent hospital. Annabella Mckenzie Fisher was born into the Mckenzie family and married into the Fisher family. She married Fisher James Fisher, a Lochend farmer.The Fisher family was a very early Orbost farming family.A hand-coloured photograph in an oval shaped wooden frame. It is of a woman in a nurse's uniform of a dark coloured dress with a white bib apron and black belt. The cuffs of the long sleeved dress are white. She is wearing a white cap. The oval frame is painted gold and is decorated on each side with flowers in relief.On back in pencil - Anna Bella McKenziehealth nursing fisher_annabella-mckenzie royal-melbourne-hospital

This cap would have been worn by a student nurse in her third year of training as in the first year her cap had no arrows. Prior to the transfer of nursing education to the university sector, nurses were trained in a course of instruction in hospital nursing schools that awarded a certificate in general nursing. These courses were generally for a three-year period, and nurses were paid employees of the parent hospital. In Melbourne after WW11 because individual hospitals couldn't get enough nursing students a school of nursing was established - The Royal Melbourne and Associated Hospitals School of Nursing.A white cotton cap which draws up at the back with string to form a frill. It was pinned on the hair. The cap has two red arrows on the rim.H.D. MURRELL 5485health nursing uniform