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

Nurse trainining used to be hopital based. The hospital's that had training schools, would issue their own certificates when training was completed. Pricnce Henry's Hospital awarded this certificate to Joan Barratt in 1950. In 1953 Joan completed a year as a staff nurse at the Alfred HospitalNurses who trained at other hospitals often came to the Alfred to further their nursing experienceTwo cream coloured cards with black print fixed to inside of a black leather bound folder. Upper card has printed ' Prince Henry's Hospital/ [illustration of the hospital badge]/ spes fida dolenti [hospital motto] / Melbourne/ TRAQINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES. the other card is the certificate itself with handwritten annotations. The front of the folder has gilt and red ink embossing, there are three vertical lines [gilt] at left intersecting with three horizontal lines [gilt] at the base. Prince Henry's/Hospital [gilt] small cross pattee [red] Nurse's Certificate [gilt]5th May (19) 50 [date certificate awarded] Joan Barrett [recipient] sinatures of Joan Barratt, Milton Gray V.[president] H.E. Palmer [manager & secretary] A.H.Morgan [matron] ? [Chairman of the medical staff]prince henry's hospital melbourne, prince henry's hospital melbourne training school for nurses, trained general nurse certificate, joan barratt

After completing their general nursing training many nurses went on to gain further qualifications. This certificate in opthalmic nursing was obtained by Betty Rose Bach [AH grad 1944A post graduate nursing qualification obtained by an Alfred Hospital nurseBlack print on cream background with hand written annotaions, Wording of certificate from Moorield's Westminster and Central Eye Hospital 'This is to certify that ...was received as a .... on the.....day of 19..and has completed a term of...years' training in the Wards of this Hospital both on day and night duty. During this time her work has been...and her conduct...She has passed an Examination in Opthalmic NursingBetty Rose Smith [recipent] Staff Nurse, Seventeenth, 51, One, Very Good [work] good [conduct] Certificate has been sighne by the hospital's chairman, matron, lecturer and examiner. Dated Seventeenth December 1952. Previous catalogue number handwritten on small white sticker at top right [all annotations are in black ink]opthalmic nursing, opthhalmic nursing certificate, moorfields westminster and central eye hospital, betty rose bach

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 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

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

An example of the certificate and badge awarded on completion of a 52 week course of practical experience in general intensive nursing. This was a hospital based postgraduate course of lectures and examinations.A paper copy of an Alfred Hospital School of Nursing Intensive Care Nursing Course certificate for graduate nurses for Alwin Gallina, with an Alfred Hospital Intensive Care badge pinned to the paper. Badge is oval shaped gold coloured metal with enamel front. Central red Maltese cross on dark blue background and outer white border with gold coloured Alfred Hospital Intensive Care.Badge Back: Gallina alfred hospital school of nursing, intensive care nursing, certificate of completion, hospital nursing training

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 Joan Barratt on completion of twelve months post basic experience as a Staff Nurse at the Alfred HospitalOf significance as it is an Alfred Hospital nursing certificate White card blue and gilt print inside a simple line border. Alfred Hospital logo at top left , hand-written annotations and signatures.March 10th (19)53, Joan Barratt (nurse) W.S.Phillips (president]) Morris C Davis MD FRAGP (chairman honorary medical staff) C G Rankin (manager & secretary) M J Hanna (lady superintendantalfred hospital, nursing certificate, joan barratt

This certificate certified that Marion Rowena Bond Thain [AH grad 1967] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 9th & 10th December, 1964Compulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on yellow background, Typed and hand written annotationsMarion Rowena Bond Thain[recipient] Alfred [hospital] 9th & 10th December, 1964 [examinations dates] [both black type] L Mavis Avery [Chief Nursing Officer, signed in black ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten on back at top left [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, rowena thain

This certificate certified that Margaret Joy Cooney [AH grad 1964] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 7th & 8th March 1962Compulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on yellow background, Typed and hand written annotationsMargaret Joy Cooney[recipient] Alfred [hospital] 7th & 8th March 1962 [examinations dates] [both black type] L Mavis Avery [Chief Nursing Officer, signed in black ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten on back at top left [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, margaret skan (née cooney)

This certificate certified that June Mary Wiken [AH grad 1958] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 30th & 31st May 1956 Compulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on yellow background, Typed and hand written annotationsJue Mary Wisken[recipient] Alfred [hospital] 30th & 31st May 1956 [examinations dates] [both black type] Mona Menzies [registrar Nurses Board Melbourne, signed in black ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, june mary wisken

This certificate certified that Mary Irene McLachlan [AH grad 1951] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 31st August & 1st September 1949, Compulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on cream background, stating Typed and hand written annotationsMargaret Irene McLachlan [recipient] Alfred [hospital] 31st August & 1st September, 1949 [examinations dates] [both black type] K E Key [registrar Nurses Board Melbourne, signed in black ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, mary snell (nee mclachlan)

This certificate certified that Suzanne Joyce Tallis [AH grad 1954] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 3rd & 4th September, 1952Compulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on yellow background, Typed and hand written annotationsSuzanne Joyce Tallis[recipient] Alfred [hospital] 3rd & 4th September, 1952[examinations dates] [both black type] M Menzies [registrar Nurses Board Melbourne, signed in black ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, suzanne tallis

This certificate certified that pamela Ann Matenson [AH grad 1958] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 29th February & 1st March 1956Compulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on cream background, Typed and hand written annotationsPamela Anne Matenson[recipient] Alfred [hospital] 29th February & 1st March 1956 [examinations dates] [both black type] Mona Menzies [registrar Nurses Board Melbourne, signed in black ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, pam matenson

This certificate certified that Margaret Lawler Ray [AH grad 1949] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 11th and 12th December, 1946, and is now permitted to enter upom the second year of trainingCompulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on yellow background, stating Typed and hand written annotationsMARGARET LAWLER RAY[recipient] 11th and 12th December, 1946 [examinations dates] [both black type] some words have been deleted [black ink] E Pitchford [registrar Nurses Board Melbourne, signed in black ink] Previous catalogogue number handwritten at top right [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, margaret ray

This certificate certified that Margrit Wagner [AH grad 1952] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 8th & 9th March 1950Compulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on cream background, stating Typed and hand written annotationsMargrit Wagner[recipient] Alfred [hospital] 8th & 9th March 1950 [examinations dates] [both black type] ? [registrar Nurses Board Melbourne, signed in black ink] Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, margrit wagner

This certificate certified that Joan Thomas [AH grad 1947] was successful in the subjects Anatomy & Physiology, Hygeine and Junior General Nursing at the first professional examination held on 6th and 7th June, 1945, and is now permitted to enter upom the second year of trainingCompulsory component of nursing trainingBlack print inside a decorative border on yellow background, stating Typed and hand written annotationsJoan Thomas [recipient] 6th and 7th June 1945 [examinations dates] [both black type] some words have been deleted [black ink] E Pitchford [registrar Nurses Board Melbourne, signed in black ink] Previous catalogogue number handwritten on back of certificate at top left [black ink]victorian nurses board, first professional nursing examination certificate, nursing training, joan thomas

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