Index, ill, p.258.non-fictionOrigins of the nursing tradition - Nightingale nurses in Australia - District nursing - Bush nursing - Infant welfare - Border nurses - Male nurses - Army nurses - Expanding horizons - The 1985 strike - Elizabeth Burchill's story. military nursing - history, nursing history - australia

As part of the Alfred Hospital celebrations, this invitation was to paticipate in a nursing Seminar at "Coppin Hall' on the 4th and 5th of May 1971of significance as many Alfred Hospital nurses would have attended this seminarFolded invitation, white background and black print, on front cover at left is a black and white photograph of a helicopter 'AMBULANCE SERVICE OF VICTORIA' landing in a park [Fawkner Park] in front of an ambulance and a group of people. In the background is a multi story building, at the top of which is a sign 'ALFRED HOSPITAL/18171 CENTENARY' 1971'. On the right of the front cover is the logoof the Alfred Hopital. At bottom right corner is the word 'INVITATION'. Inside is the programme for a nursing seminar opposite the invitaion itself detailing time and placeThe previous cataogue number is handwritten [black ink] at the top right of front cover and programme page alfred hospital, alfred hospital centenary, nursing history australia, ahnl

The First National Nursing History Conference with the theme Australian nursing - the story was held in Melbourne, Australia, in May 1993. The conference focused on documenting and preserving the heritage of nursing in Australia and included discussions and presentations on the profession's history. Of significance to the AHNL as the conference highlighted the importance of maintainig historyYellow folder with black print detailing title and convenor on the front cover. There is also a black and whit photograph of 5 nurses standig with two children who are using crutches. The folder contains the programme and other information relating to the conferenceInside the front cover of the folder there is a large round red sticker with black print ' The Roral College/of Nursing Australia/ welcomes the/ Hon. Neal Blewett/ M.P./ to Officialy Open/ this Conferencenursing history australia, hospitals-victoria-history, royal college of nursing australia

Red cover with blue text. An image of a stained glass window surrounded by a yellow line border with the titla above.non-fictionPersonal accounts of the history of nursing at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Includes contributions from many of the hospital's nursing staff, their family and friends, and others in the Alfred Hospital community. alfred hospital prahran (vic), nursing history australia, hospitals

Bright pink paperback book with the title printed at the top centre of the cover in blue text. Beneath the title are three oval templates with images of a different woman in each one. The author's name is printed in white text at the bottom of the cover. There is a white sticker label wrappen across the bottom of the spine.non-fictionOrigins of the nursing tradition - Nightingale nurses in Australia - District nursing - Bush nursing - Infant welfare - Border nurses - Male nurses - Army nurses - Expanding horizons - The 1985 strike - Elizabeth Burchill's story. [From Trove record]nursing history australia, nightingale nurses

Bright pink paperback book with the title printed at the top centre of the cover in blue text. Beneath the title are three oval templates with images of a different woman in each one. The author's name is printed in white text at the bottom of the cover. non-fictionOrigins of the nursing tradition - Nightingale nurses in Australia - District nursing - Bush nursing - Infant welfare - Border nurses - Male nurses - Army nurses - Expanding horizons - The 1985 strike - Elizabeth Burchill's story. [From Trove record]nursing history australia, nightingale nurses

Illustrated book. Front cover has a black and white photograph of a nurse in military uniform (Pearl Lottie Trayhurn) main title in red and subsidiary tile in white overprinted on this photo. Author's name printed in black at bottom. Main title printed in red on spine along with authors name and publisher's mark printed in black. The back cover has a photograph of a civilian nurse in uniform (Pearl Lottie Trayhurn, Paramatta Hospital) the back cover also has a summary of the booknon-fictionA history of the Australian nurses who served in the 1914-1918 conflict. Also includes history of nursing in Australia pre federation, the Boer War, and the influenza pandemicmilitary nursing-australia-history, world war 1914-1918-nursing, boer war-nursing, colonial history-australia-nursing, nurses

The nursing seminar was held as part of the Alfred Hospitals Centenary Celebrations in 1971.This paper covers the early history of nursing in Australia including the arrival ofl Lucy Osburn. Extracts of letters from Lucy Osburn to Florencr Nighingale are includesEarly history of nursing in AustraliaUnbound document, cream paper printed on one side onlyPrevious catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of first page. Rust marks and holes at top left of all pageswhere a staple has been removednursing australia history, lucy osburn

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a black cover with title, author's name and Australian Army badge embossed in gold on spine. Front of dustjacket has a black and white photo 'Westen Australian night nurses in 14 AGH, Abbassia, Egypt in 1918. Under this part of tile is printed in dark grey and red brown on a cream background. Rest of title is printed in white on a dark grey band. Authors name is printed in white on a red brown background. Title and authors name are printed in white on a red brown background along with Australian Army Badge (gold) and publisher's mark. On the back of the dustjacket is a summary of the book printed on a cream background, below which is a black and white photo 'No 2 Australian General Hospital, Mena, Egypt, January 1915non-fictionThe author draws on personal diaries, interviews, service records, hospital diaries and autobiographies to create an absorbing and meticulously constructed book showcasing the breadth and significance of the contributions Army nurses made during World War I. In becoming part of the AIF these women fashioned the role of the Australian military nurseaustralian army nurses, military nursing-australia-history, nurses-australia-history, world war 1914-1918 - medical care, alfred nurses

Illustrated book with dust pink cover. front cover has a black and white photograph of s nurse with two hospital beds covered with mosquito tents (No 74 Camp Hospital, Katherine, NT, 1945). Part of title printed in black ink above this photo, remainder of title overprinted in white ink at the bottom of this photo. Below this is a small rectangular illustration and words: their service our heritage. Title is also printed in black ink on spine along with publishers logonon-fictionA history of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service 1899-1999military nursing-australia-history, nurses-australia-history, australian army nurses

Illustrated book with dust pink cover. front cover has a black and white photograph of s nurse with two hospital beds covered with mosquito tents (No 74 Camp Hospital, Katherine, NT, 1945). Part of title printed in black ink above this photo, remainder of title overprinted in white ink at the bottom of this photo. Below this is a small rectangular illustration and words: their service our heritage. Title is also printed in black ink on spine along with publishers logo.non-fictionA history of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service 1899-1999military nursing-australia-history, nuses-australia-history, australia army-nurses

For soldiers, the battlefield is a harsh and savage place. for the wounded and dying, it is an environment of extreme fear, however much their sense of themselves as soldiers demands they must not show it.nurses and nursing - australia - history - 20th century, military nursing - australia - history

Illustrated book with dust jacket that has been covered with a clear protective film. Dustjacket has a red background. Front cover has an oval photograph of a woman in Victorian dress (Lucy Osburn). This photo has a grey frame with swirls. Also, on the front, the title is printed in white and the author's name in black. Title (in white) and author's surname (in black) are also printed on the spine.non-fictionThis book is a historical account of the early days of nursing in Australia, specifically focusing on the Sydney Hospital and Lucy Osburn, who arrived in Sydney in March 1868.lucy osburn, sydney hospital-history, nursing-australia-history, alfred hospital nurses

Illustrated book. Title and authors name printed on front cover and spine (red ink on front and white ink on red background on spine) Background of front cover has three photographs: black and white photograph of a group of nurses (Malaya 1941 group portrait of Australian Army Nursing Service nurses of the 2/4th Casualty Clearing Station), colour photo of a nurse looking over her shoulder, and a coloured photo of an Indigenous nurse. The back cover has a summary of the book along with four coloured photographs: Portrait of a nun with constitution and quill (Sister Mary Augustine Aikenhead by Nicholas Joseph Cowley), A nurse in uniform with veil (Vivian Bull winkel 1941), an indigenous woman (Lois O'Donoghue) an enrolled nurse (Samuel Yenui)non-fictionFrom the First Nation caregivers who healed, birthed and nursed for millennia to the untrained and ill-equipped convict men and women who cared for the sick in the fledgling colony of New South Wales, nursing has been practised in Australia since the beginning. It would take the arrival of a group of dedicated Irish nuns, followed by Florence Nightingale-trained nurses - and decades of constant and continuing campaigning - to transform nursing into what it is today: the most trusted profession in Australia. Nurses will recognise their own lived experience in stories about training days, nurses' quarters, changing uniforms, changing roles, the arrival of male nurses and current pathways to nursing. Produced in collaboration with the Australian College of Nursing and the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives, with additional information provided by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, this is the story of nursing in Australia.nurses-australia-history, nursing-australia-history

Stapled booklet, white cover with red print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college. At top right the previous catalogue number is handwritten [blue ink]. At bottom left there is a mark where a sticker has been removed.non-fictionTis oration gives background to the founding of the Australian College of Nursing and the people involved.college of nursing australia, nursing - australia - history, jean millist lamont, vera margaret haughton, myrtle ivy lindsay, edith hugh-jones, annie moriah sage, patricia chomley

Illustrated book. Mid blue cover with large darker blue rectangles on front back and spine. Title and author's name printed in white and yellow on front and spine rectangles. Publishers mark printed in white at base of spine. Back cover has summary of book along with biography and photo of author.non-fictionThis book, covering the period from 1788 to Federation is Volume 1 of the first comprehensive history of nursing in Australia. The author traces the development of traditions and structures that have helped shape the course of nursing and the evolution of a profession.nursing-australia-history, nursing profession

Illustrated book with dustjacket and covered with clear protective film. Dust jacket is light blue in colour, with a black and white photo of rear view of two caped figures walking down a lane way. Title and author's name are printed in blue and white ink on this photo. Title and authors name are also printed in white ink on the spine. On the back cover is an illustration of a lamp.non-fictionThis book is a tribute to Lucy Osburn and five Nightingale Sisters (including Haldane Turriff) who arrived in Sydney on March 5, 1868, to improve nurse training, working conditions, recognition and status in the community. The book also draws attention to ongoing the plight of nurses wanting similar improvement.nursing-australia-history, lucy osburn, nursing-nsw-history

Illustrated book with light green cover, title embossed in gold colour on frontnon-fictionA history of nursing in South Australia from 1837-1937.nursing-south australia-history, nurses-south australi-history, hospitals-south australia-history

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

Red box with white print, title and author's name on front and spine, summary on back. Contains four paperback volumesnon-fictionThis Trilogy details the important contribution of Australian nurses who served in the First World War (1914-1918) and highlights the valuable service Australian nurses provided, to not only the servicemen, but to the ongoing professionalism of civilian and military nursing in the countryworld war 1914-1918, military nursing-australia-history, nurses, nursing, tomlins jessie

Illustrated magazine. The front cover has a copy of a painting by Hilda Rix-Nicholas: Australian soldier of the Great War. The man is wearing a metal helmet and combat uniform. Title and list of contents are printed are printed in gold and red brown on front cover also. non-fictionThe Australian experience of war: the magazine contains other war related articles, the ones referring to nursing experiences are Florence Nightingale, Fanny Hines (died of pneumonia in the Boer War), Catherine Tully (awarded the 1914 Star with clasp) other World War One Experiences, Jessie Simmons (World War Two POW) Ann Mackinnon (served with the 2/6th Australian General Hospital), RAAF medevac nurses in Vietnam, nurses in Rwanda, and a review of the film Paradise Road.military nursing-australia-history, world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945, vietnam war, world war 1939-1945 prisoners of war, rwanda, nurses, nursing

Illustrated book with dark pink cover. Title and author's name are printed on the front cover and spine. Also on the front cover are three small oval black and white photographs within individual decorative borders (Florence Nightingale, a woman wearing glasses ca.1980's, and a woman wearing Victorian dress carrying a bag). On the back cover is a black and white is a black and white photograph of the author (Elizabeth Burchill] and information about her life.non-fictionThis book is a historical account of Australian nursing, tracing it's development from Florence Nightingale's influence to 1990. It explores the role of nursing in various settings, including war, peace, and public health, and highlights key figures and milestones in the profession.nursing-australia-history, history of nursing-australia

Cover has a cream background with red print detailing title, poducer and logo of the Royal College of Nursing Australia. There are also two parallel lines at left and basenon-fictionCollection of eighteen papers presented at the conference and includes a bibliographynursing-australia-history, national nursing archival project, ethics in nursing

21 cm H; 258 p: Bibliog.: indexnon-fictionElizabeth Burchill's wide experience and her feeling for the history of modern nursing lie behind "Australian Nurses Since Nightingale". This book is an appreciation of the spirit of modern nursing - first seen on the Crimean battle-fields, and continuing today in the automated and computerised wards of our modern hospitals.nursing -- australia -- history, nursing -- victoria -- history, elizabeth burchill

nurses, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, staffing, workforce, patient careCircular red plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'UNSHACKLE MENTAL HEALTH', the ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] logo and an image of broken chains and shackles.nurses, mental health, nursing, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, funding

Stapled booklet, white cover with green print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'College of Nursing' and the logo of the college.Below a decorative embellishment 'Hobart/ 13th May 1987' is printed, there is also a narrow double line on three sides. non-fictionThis oration looks at the challenge to maintain excellence in nursing. The cahellenge of excellence is to choose, not to drift - to choose well, and to act upon those choicescollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with green print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.Below the author's name '1991 is printednon-fictionThis oration "nursing's heritage: chains to loosen" is a metaphor for how the nursing profession is evolving beyond its traditional, restrictive past to embrace more autonomy and control over its practice and future. It refers to moving away from old constraints like rigid, top-down hierarchies and outdated medical models, and toward a future of independent professional practice, specialized roles, and increased responsibility for patient outcomes and policy-making. The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with purple print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.non-fictionThis oration "The voices of Australian nursing: a turning point for the twenty-first century' looks at the contemporary evolution of the nursing profession, marked by diverse roles, increased responsibility, and a focus on advocating for improved patient outcomes and working conditions. The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with blue print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.Below the author's name '1991 is printednon-fictionThis oration looks at the belief that emotion corrupts the caring heart of womanhood. That an educated woman is less caring than her uneducated couterpart. And, byextension that an educated nurse will be a cold uncaring nurse . The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration

Stapled booklet, white cover with red print. Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college.non-fictionThis oration 'Family law and its effects on the family', by a family law judge, also includes the role of the nurse, where family law can impact the care of their patients. The booklet also include a list of past speakers and titles of orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration, family law - australia, children-legal status