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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, Sally Garratt, The twenty-ninth Patricia Chomley oration: 'Nursing and human service ', 1995
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...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 '1995' is printed......Royal College of Nursing, Australia...The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This oration arose from a discussion the author had with nursing students abot explaining the phenomenon of caring in nursingStapled 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 '1995' is printednon-fictionThis oration arose from a discussion the author had with nursing students abot explaining the phenomenon of caring in nursingcollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionProgramme - Conference programme, Royal College of Nursing, Australia, 'Australian nursing...the story' First National Nursing History Conference, 1993
... Nursing History Australia...Hospitals-Victoria-History...Royal College...Royal College of Nursing, Australia...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 history Nursing History Australia Hospitals-Victoria-History Royal College ...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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBooklet - Collection of papers, Royal College of Nursing, Australia, Papers of the First National Nursing History Conference' Australian nursing...the story, 1993
... 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 base...Royal College of Nursing, Australia...Australia. There are also two parallel lines at left and base Papers of the First National Nursing History Conference' Australian nursing...the story Booklet Collection of papers Royal College of Nursing, Australia Helen Hamilton ...Collection of eighteen papers presented at the conference and includes a bibliographyCover 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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, Royal College of Nursing, Australia, The thirtieth Patricia Chomley oration: 'Guideposts for the 21st century ', 1995
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...Above the title and author's name are two overlapping brown squares on the top square printed in white are 'Royal /College of Nursing' /the logo of the college/ 'Australia' At the righthand side of the front cover is a brown vertical stipe, withe the words '...striving for professional excellence in nursing practice..' ...Royal College of Nursing, Australia...The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This oration looks at the forces that will influence the way nurses will practice and behave in the future, including informatics. Includes list of previous ortionsStapled booklet, white cover with brown print. Above the title and author's name are two overlapping brown squares on the top square printed in white are 'Royal /College of Nursing' /the logo of the college/ 'Australia' At the righthand side of the front cover is a brown vertical stipe, withe the words '...striving for professional excellence in nursing practice..' [white print]non-fictionThis oration looks at the forces that will influence the way nurses will practice and behave in the future, including informatics. Includes list of previous ortionscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, Royal College of Nursing, Australia, The thirty first Patricia Chomley oration: 'Transitions through time', 1997
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...'THE THIRTY FIRST/PATRICIA CHOMLEY/ ORATION' PRINTED IN CENTRE, above this are two overlapping dark blue squares on the top square printed in white are 'Royal /College of Nursing' /the logo of the college/ 'Australia'. Below 'TOWN HALL/FREEMANTLE,W A/14 MAY 1997 At the righthand side of the front cover is a dark blue vertical stipe, with the words '...striving for professional excellence in nursing practice..' ...Royal College of Nursing, Australia...The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This oration looks at past events and prevailing ideologies tha have influenced nursing's growth and development as a profession. Includes list of previous orationsStapled booklet, white cover with dark blue print. 'THE THIRTY FIRST/PATRICIA CHOMLEY/ ORATION' PRINTED IN CENTRE, above this are two overlapping dark blue squares on the top square printed in white are 'Royal /College of Nursing' /the logo of the college/ 'Australia'. Below 'TOWN HALL/FREEMANTLE,W A/14 MAY 1997 At the righthand side of the front cover is a dark blue vertical stipe, with the words '...striving for professional excellence in nursing practice..' [white print]non-fictionThis oration looks at past events and prevailing ideologies tha have influenced nursing's growth and development as a profession. Includes list of previous orationscollege of nursing australia, nursing, patricia chomley oration -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hard cover with dust jacket, Russell G. Smith, In pursuit of nursing excellance: a history of the Royal College Of Nursing, Australia, 1949-99, 1999
... In pursuit of nursing excellance: a history of the Royal College Of Nursing, Australia, 1949-99...Royal College of Nursing A history of nursing and nursing education at the Royal College of Nursing between 1949 - 1999. 'RETURNED & SERVICES NURSES' / CLUB OF VIC SUB BRANCH R.S.L.' [Stamped in purple ink on the first page] Blue and white dustjacket. White spine with a block of dark blue across the centre and the title printed in white text. The front cover shows a photo of a smiling nurse in a blue nurses top; the title and author are printed in a dark blue panel across the bottom. In pursuit of nursing excellance: a history of the Royal College Of Nursing, Australia ...A history of nursing and nursing education at the Royal College of Nursing between 1949 - 1999.Blue and white dustjacket. White spine with a block of dark blue across the centre and the title printed in white text. The front cover shows a photo of a smiling nurse in a blue nurses top; the title and author are printed in a dark blue panel across the bottom.non-fictionA history of nursing and nursing education at the Royal College of Nursing between 1949 - 1999.nursing, nusing history, royal college of nursing -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, College of Nursing, Australia, The twenty-sixth Patricia Chomley oration: 'The voices of Australian nursing: a turning point for the twenty-first century', 1992
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college....The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This 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 orationsStapled 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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, College of Nursing, Australia, The twenty-eigth Patricia Chomley oration: Family law and its effects on the family, 1994
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...Above the title and author's name are the words 'Royal College of Nursing Australia' and the logo of the college....The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This 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 orationsStapled 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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, College of Nursing, Australia, The twenty-fifth Patricia Chomley oration: 'Nursing's heritage: the chains to loosen', 1991
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...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 printed...The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This 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 orationsStapled 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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, College of Nursing, Australia, The twenty-sevenh Patricia Chomley oration: 'Reflections of the past....promise of the furure ', 1993
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...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 printed...The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This 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 orationsStapled 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 -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Photocopy of newspaper clipping, [The Canberra Times], WWII nurses: Lest we forget, [9 Apr 96]
... ...Royal College of Nursing Australia...WW2 WWII MV Empire Star Captain Capon Sister Anderson Royal College of Nursing Australia National Capital Planning Authority Charnwood '009/04 '96 11:00 [phone symbol] 06 266 4982 DGAFHS [symbol] 002' [typed/printed before photocopied, along top] 'THE CANBERRA TIMES 9 APR 96' [written before photocpied, centre top] 'Page 8' [blue ink top, following photocopied writing' [paragraph at the end of the second column and beginning of the third column is highlighted, yellow ink] 'Sign letter, give your full address and . / phone number. ...The letter to editor is written from L. D. Emerson-Elliot. The writer commends Australian nurses who shared in the danger of air and ground attacks in Singapore by the Japanese in 1942. They go on to detail the a particular incident when the ship they were on was under heavy air attack. The captain sent them to check on the nurses and their charges. Through the horror of blasted metal, blood and shattered bodies the nurses were quietly and steadfastly continuing their work. The writer states that Sister Anderson received the George Medal for that day, but that they believe that all nurses who have served in wars deserve a memorial. They had heard that a submission was made for a memorial for military nurses on Anzac Parade, Canberra, but that for almost a year nothing had happened.Photocopied news paper clipping of a letter to the editor consisting of three columns of text under a title'009/04 '96 11:00 [phone symbol] 06 266 4982 DGAFHS [symbol] 002' [typed/printed before photocopied, along top] 'THE CANBERRA TIMES 9 APR 96' [written before photocpied, centre top] 'Page 8' [blue ink top, following photocopied writing' [paragraph at the end of the second column and beginning of the third column is highlighted, yellow ink] 'Sign letter, give your full address and . / phone number. Not more than 250 words' [blue ink, centre below clipping] 'Address' [underlined, blue ink, bottom left] 'Letters to the Editor / The Canberra Times / PO Box 7155 / Canberra Mail Centre / ACT' [blue ink, bottom left]ww2, wwii, mv empire star, captain capon, sister anderson, royal college of nursing australia, national capital planning authority, charnwood -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NDSN - two-page typed input to "A Golden Era in the History of Nursing", 30 June 2010, 1989
... Documents required by: Hospitals and Charities Commission Victoria Victorian Nursing Council Victorian Government Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA) Committee of Management: Hospitals Affiliated Hospitals...Documents required by: Hospitals and Charities Commission Victoria Victorian Nursing Council Victorian Government Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA) Committee of Management: Hospitals Affiliated Hospitals Document NDSN - two-page typed input to "A Golden Era in the History of Nursing", 30 June 2010 ...The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Northern District School of Nursing - two-page typed input to "A Golden Era in the History of Nursing", The Nursing History of the Northern District School of Nursing - Lister House. Prepared from a meeting with Jenny Clutterbuck and Joan O'Shea 10:00AM 30 June 2010 for the preparation for writing a book on NDSN. Documents required by: Hospitals and Charities Commission Victoria Victorian Nursing Council Victorian Government Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA) Committee of Management: Hospitals Affiliated Hospitalsnurse education, nursing administration -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, Bartz Schultz, The seventeenth Patricia Chomley oration: 'Founders of the College', 1989
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...Tis oration gives background to the founding of the Australian College of Nursing and the people involved.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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionJournal - Oration, College of Nursing, Australia, The twentyfirst Patricia Chomley oration: 'The challenge of excellence', 1987
... The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...The Patricia Chomley Oration is an annual lecture established by the College of Nursing, Australia (now Royal College of Nursing, Australia) to honor Patricia Chomley, the college's first director. ...This 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 choicesStapled 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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBooklet - Illustrated booklet, Dr R Lynette Russell et al, Unlocking the past: a guide to the Australian College of Nursing archival collection, 2018
... The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Archive is the repository for the historical documents, both organisational records and donated material, of the organisation. The ACN Archive consists of three major archival collections: 1.The ACN collection, established in July 2012, housed in Canberra. 2. The Royal...The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Archive is the repository for the historical documents, both organisational records and donated material, of the organisation. The ACN Archive consists of three major archival collections: 1.The ACN collection, established in July 2012, housed in Canberra. 2. The Royal ...Booklet is a guide to the Australian College of Nursing archival collection in Canberra and ParramattaIllustrated stapled booklet with white cover.Front cover has blue and green print. In the centre is an illustration of a person sitting behind a computer with lamp, stack of books and glass to the right. Title is printed above this illustration and publisher below. non-fictionBooklet is a guide to the Australian College of Nursing archival collection in Canberra and Parramatta history of nursing-australia, australian college of nursing, nursing achives, nursing history collections -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewsletter - Photocopy of newsletter page, RAANC National Newsletter, Misto's heroes closer to their memorial, 1995
... Nurses have cared for the sick and wounded in every conflict in which Australia has committed troops, from the Boer war to present day. Ex-service nursing organisations and the Royal College of Nursing, Australia convened a committee to plan a memorial. ...Nurses have cared for the sick and wounded in every conflict in which Australia has committed troops, from the Boer war to present day. Ex-service nursing organisations and the Royal College of Nursing, Australia convened a committee to plan a memorial. ...The article tells how playwright, John Misto, won first prize and $20,000 in the Australia Remembers National Play Competition and proceeded to donated his winnings to the help fund a nurses memorial in Canberra. John's play, The Shoehorn Sonata, tells the story of an army nurse in a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II. John decided to donated his winnings after finding out, during his research for the play, that nurses did not have a war memorial. He stated that it was mindboggling how brave the nurses were in the conditions and that he didn't want them and their work to continue to be unknown. Nurses have cared for the sick and wounded in every conflict in which Australia has committed troops, from the Boer war to present day. Ex-service nursing organisations and the Royal College of Nursing, Australia convened a committee to plan a memorial. The committee want to unveil a national memorial at the centenary of the raising of the first military nursing service celebrations in 1999. The memorial will cost about $1.5 million and be funded by nurses, nursing organisations and donations and depict the various environments where nurses served. A photocopied article from a newsletter with three columns of text and a black and white photo of a man in front of a group of older women, all smilingww2, wwll, janice mccarthy, royal australian army nursing corps association, nurses' national memorial committee, australian army nursing service, national capital planning authority, anzac parade, dorothy angell, coralie gerrard, barbara orchard, joyce edwards, elizabeth percival, defence force nursing, rcna -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Latrobe University School of Health Sciences Students Award Ceremony, 3rd May 1995
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Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association Award ($100): For outstanding academic achievement in the third year (Recipient: Meagan Tharratt).Australian Medical Association – Bendigo Branch Book Prize ($80): For achievement in clinical nursing and theory (Recipient: Matthew Wall).Royal College of Nursing, Australia One year’s associate membership for outstanding academic and clinical performance (Recipient: Jocelyn Barklem). ...Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association Award ($100): For outstanding academic achievement in the third year (Recipient: Meagan Tharratt).Australian Medical Association – Bendigo Branch Book Prize ($80): For achievement in clinical nursing and theory (Recipient: Matthew Wall).Royal College of Nursing, Australia One year’s associate membership for outstanding academic and clinical performance (Recipient: Jocelyn Barklem). ...The Northern District School of Nursing in Victoria, Australia Graduates Association: History of the School Managed by a committee including hospital administrators, medical professionals, and nursing leaders from several regional hospitals. Associated with major hospitals in the Northern District, including Bendigo Base, Mildura Base, Castlemaine, Echuca, Swan Hill, St. Arnaud, and Kyneton District Hospitals. Provide high-quality theoretical and practical nursing training. Raise the standard of nursing education in the region. Maintain the highest principles of nursing practice. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and hold a Proficiency Certificate or higher educational qualification. Application involves submitting forms, certificates, an interview, an aptitude test, and a medical examination. A three-month probationary period follows initial acceptance. Preliminary Training School: Four-week introductory course covering basic nursing, anatomy, hygiene, and practical skills. Practical experience in various hospital departments, guided by senior staff. Study Block Plan: Includes several blocks of theoretical and practical instruction throughout the three-year program. Regular school exams and two state exams (First Professional and Final State) are required for progression and graduation. Nurses work a 40-hour week with at least one or two days off per week and three weeks of annual leave. Accommodation is provided in comfortable hostels with good facilities. Uniforms are supplied free; nurses provide their own shoes and stockings. Salaries and allowances are regulated, with deductions for board and free medical care. Additional Information Post-Graduate Opportunities. Senior positions require further experience and additional certificates (e.g., Midwifery, Infant Welfare).Diploma courses available in administration, teaching, and specialized nursing fields. Bursaries are available for advanced study.Career Prospects: Graduates can pursue roles in administration, teaching, ward and departmental leadership, district and visiting nursing, industrial and school nursing, and more. Opportunities existed both within hospitals and in community or specialized settings.FAQs and Practical Details. Minimal training costs (mainly exam fees and personal items).Living out allowances and travel expenses are covered. Four training intakes per year; waiting periods are short if qualifications are met.Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Latrobe University School of Health Sciences Students Award Ceremony, 3rd May 1995 This item contains the following documents: 3792.17a Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association - Latrobe University School of Health Sciences Students Award Ceremony program, includes the recipient of the Nursing Graduates Association Award. This document outlines the program for a student awards ceremony recognizing exceptional academic and clinical achievements among nursing students. The ceremony is organized by the School of Health Sciences and held on May 3, 1995.Attendees include award recipients, their families, sponsors, university staff, and special guests. Welcome and introductions by Ms Sue Ronaldson (Head, School of Health Sciences) and Dr Ian MacBean (Acting Dean, La Trobe University, Bendigo). Zonta Club: Heather Winderlich Award ($200): For outstanding academic achievement over three years (Recipient: Belinda Haw). Northern District School of Nursing Graduates Association Award ($100): For outstanding academic achievement in the third year (Recipient: Meagan Tharratt).Australian Medical Association – Bendigo Branch Book Prize ($80): For achievement in clinical nursing and theory (Recipient: Matthew Wall).Royal College of Nursing, Australia One year’s associate membership for outstanding academic and clinical performance (Recipient: Jocelyn Barklem). Mildura Private Hospital Scholarship ($1,000): For outstanding academic and clinical performance in the first and second years (Recipient: Katia Forbes).Bendigo and Region Psychiatric Services ($100 x 2 prizes): For academic performance in psychiatric nursing subjects in the third year (Recipients: Jacoba Hall, Kelly McEncroe).nurse training, lister house, lister house plaque, scholarsips, latrobe university -
Federation University Historical CollectionCostume, Ball & Welch Ltd, Nurses cape, 1) 1945-65?, .2) 1975-1988
... In October 1975 the Royal Victorian College of Nurses amalgamated with the RANF Employees' Section and became the new Royal Australian Nursing Federation. ...In October 1975 the Royal Victorian College of Nurses amalgamated with the RANF Employees' Section and became the new Royal Australian Nursing Federation. nursing alfred hospital student nurse cape woollen cape royal australian nursing federation ranf badge ball and welch costume textiles Badge - Student Nurse Unit R.A.N.F. .1) Machine stitched light blue pure wool cape with stitched down shoulder epaulettes. ....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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: CONFRONTING AGEISM
... Nursing Practice in Australia... John Stevens... Jan Herbert... Valerie Braithwaite... Robert Lynd-Stevenson... Derek Pigrak... Paul Coulthard... D G Le Couteur... A S Bansal... D A Price... University of Queensland... Victor Minichiello... Colette Browning... Rosalie Aroni... Loris Alexander... Deidre ones... Prentice Hall... Beissner... Luscz... Palmore... Chris Phillipson... Alan Walker... John Stevens... Jan Herbert... Royal College...BENDIGO History long gully history group The Long Gully History Group - Confronting Ageism - Towards a Society for all Ages Delys Sargeant United nations International year of Older Persons La Trobe University The Sixth Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture Kofi Annan Institute of Family Studies Ageism & Nursing Practice in Australia John Stevens Jan Herbert Valerie Braithwaite Robert Lynd-Stevenson Derek Pigrak Paul Coulthard D G Le Couteur A S Bansal D A Price University of Queensland Victor Minichiello Colette Browning Rosalie Aroni Loris Alexander Deidre ones Prentice Hall Beissner Luscz Palmore Chris Phillipson Alan Walker John Stevens Jan Herbert Royal College of Nursing Bradley Fisher Constance Peterson Lindsay Gething University of Melbourne Social Biology Resources Centre now the Centre for Social Health Allen & Unwin John Sargeant Book titled Confronting Ageism - Towards a Society for all Ages. ...Book titled Confronting Ageism - Towards a Society for all Ages. By Delys Sargeant, Chair, National Coordinating Committee (United Nations International Year of Older Persons) Australian Coalition 1999. La Trobe University, Bendigo. The Sixth Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture 14 October 1999. Book has a purple tone front cover with an older lady and a young man with a skateboard walking along a path. The book mentions the attitudes to aging from various members of the community including health care workers, nurses and nursing teachers and doctors.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - confronting ageism - towards a society for all ages, delys sargeant, united nations international year of older persons, la trobe university, the sixth sir john quick bendigo lecture, kofi annan, institute of family studies, ageism & nursing practice in australia, john stevens, jan herbert, valerie braithwaite, robert lynd-stevenson, derek pigrak, paul coulthard, d g le couteur, a s bansal, d a price, university of queensland, victor minichiello, colette browning, rosalie aroni, loris alexander, deidre ones, prentice hall, beissner, luscz, palmore, chris phillipson, alan walker, john stevens, jan herbert, royal college of nursing, bradley fisher, constance peterson, lindsay gething, university of melbourne, social biology resources centre now the centre for social health, allen & unwin, john sargeant -
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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionDocument - Organization List, Alfred Hospital, Some nursing organizations in Australia through which nurses benefit, [ca.1960's]
... Royal Australian Nursing Federation...Royal Victorian College of Nursing...the Victorian Nursing Council...The College of Nursing Australia...Information provided to student nurses at the Alfred Hospital in the 1960's, providing information about various Australian nursing organizations and their histor Insight into nursing organizations in Australia in the 1960's Royal Australian Nursing Federation Royal Victorian College of Nursing the Victorian Nursing Council The College of Nursing Australia National Florence Nightingale Committee of Australia National Nursing Education Division Florence Nightingale Centenary Fund The Centaur War Nurses Memorial Trust The Nurses' Memorial Centre The Clive Steele Memorial Library Holes at top left where staples have been removed Black print on off-white paper. ...Information provided to student nurses at the Alfred Hospital in the 1960's, providing information about various Australian nursing organizations and their historInsight into nursing organizations in Australia in the 1960'sBlack print on off-white paper. Holes at top left where staples have been removedroyal australian nursing federation, royal victorian college of nursing, the victorian nursing council, the college of nursing australia, national florence nightingale committee of australia, national nursing education division, florence nightingale centenary fund, the centaur war nurses memorial trust, the nurses' memorial centre, the clive steele memorial library -
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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionDocument - Scale of fees, Royal Victorian College of Nursing, Scale of fees, as adopted by the Royal Victorian College of Nursing [ca. late 1940's], for private nurses, [ca. late 1940's
... A six day working week totalling 60 hours for nuses in private practice is also specified Insight into private nursing practice in the 1940's Nursing Private Nursing Nurses pay rates - Victoria Royal Victorioan College of nursing Australian Nursing Federation. ...Document dating from the late 1940's when some nurses worked as private practicioners. The list outlines weekly rates for various types of nursing care. A six day working week totalling 60 hours for nuses in private practice is also specifiedInsight into private nursing practice in the 1940'sOne piece of paper has been folded in half to create four pages. Black print on cream background. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink], partially on a white sticker. at top right of first page. The account on the back page has been filled in [black ink] At the top of the page are dates relating to the donor's nursing training at the Alfred Hospitalnursing, private nursing, nurses pay rates - victoria, royal victorioan college of nursing, australian nursing federation. victorian branch-history -
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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionDocument - Scale of fees, Royal Victorian Trained Nurses' Association, Scale of fees, as adopted by the Royal Victorian College of Nursing [ca. 1920's], for private nurses (photocopy), [ca.1920's
... Nursing Nurses pay rates - Victoria Australian Nursing Federation. Victorian Branch-History Royal Victorian Trained Nurses 'Association Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] on a white sticker. at top right Single sheet of white paperwith black print. Fees on right hand side, and account on left, with details originally handwritten paper has been folded in half to create four pages. Black print on cream background. Scale of fees, as adopted by the Royal Victorian College ...Document dating from the late 1920's when some nurses worked as private practicioners. The list outlines weekly rates for various types of nursing care, and the rates for preparing and assisting in a major operation in a private houseInsight into private nursing practice in the 1920'sSingle sheet of white paperwith black print. Fees on right hand side, and account on left, with details originally handwritten paper has been folded in half to create four pages. Black print on cream background. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] on a white sticker. at top right nursing, private nursing, nurses pay rates - victoria, australian nursing federation. victorian branch-history, royal victorian trained nurses 'association -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Judith Bessant et al, The Growth of a Profession: Nursing in Victoria 1930s-1980s, 1991
... Nurses - Victoria-History Nursing-Victoria-History Royal Victorian College of Nursing Royal Australian Nursing Federation-Victorian Branch-History This book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. ...This book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. It traces the difficult steps that the nursing profession has made towards forging its identity within medicine, improving wages and conditions and the transferring of nurse education into the tertiary sector. The book culminates with the nurses' strike of 1986.Illustrated book. Front cover, within a light grey border, has part of title and authors names printed in white on a green background, also on this background are illustrations of nurses' caps in graduating colour shades of green to white. Between the title and authors names is a light pink square offset on a larger dark pink rectangle. On this square the rest of the title is printed in black ink. Abbreviated title, authors and publishers name are printed in black ink on a grey background. On the back cover are printed a synopsis of the book, authors details and publishers name on a grey rectangular background, with a green border.non-fictionThis book is about nurses and nursing in Victoria from the 1930s until the 1980's. It traces the difficult steps that the nursing profession has made towards forging its identity within medicine, improving wages and conditions and the transferring of nurse education into the tertiary sector. The book culminates with the nurses' strike of 1986.nurses - victoria-history, nursing-victoria-history, royal victorian college of nursing, royal australian nursing federation-victorian branch-history -
![Illustrated paperback book with red cover. On the front is a black and white photo of two nurses standing beside a patient in an oxygen tent (Royal Melbourne Hospital [ca.1950s]). The book consists of five parts: the four pillars of critical care, the development of critical nursing and medicine in Australia, critical care nursing-its genesis and evolution, critical care nursing-education and special interest groups.](/media/collectors/50187a8f023fd7201471f198/items/67a17fa8c033d1f73d54129c/item-media/67a6f471d7095b7115015b8f/item-fit-380x285.jpg?cb=6)
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Valda Wiles et al, There's a bird in my hand and a bear by the bed-I must be in ICU: the pivotal years of Australian critical care nursing, 2002
... Nursing Division by" Heather Gilbert 11/11/15 (handwritten in black ink). The previous catalogue number is written in black ink at top right of title page. Also on title page is written "To Heather in admiration. Valda Wiles. Illustrated book with red cover. On the front is a black and white photo of two nurses standing beside a patient in an oxygen tent (Royal Melbourne Hospital [ca.1950s]). Title and authors names printed on front cover and spine. Also on front cover is the logo of the Australian College ...The book consists of five parts: the four pillars of critical care, the development of critical nursing and medicine in Australia, critical care nursing-its genesis and evolution, critical care nursing-education and special interest groups.Illustrated book with red cover. On the front is a black and white photo of two nurses standing beside a patient in an oxygen tent (Royal Melbourne Hospital [ca.1950s]). Title and authors names printed on front cover and spine. Also on front cover is the logo of the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses. On the back cover is information about the authors.non-fictionThe book consists of five parts: the four pillars of critical care, the development of critical nursing and medicine in Australia, critical care nursing-its genesis and evolution, critical care nursing-education and special interest groups.intensive care nursing, australian college of critical care nurses-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Muriel Knox Doherty, The life and times of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia, 1996
... College (taken for the 23rd annual report of Prince Alfred Hospital for the year ending 1905). On the back cover are black and white photographs of the author and editor, along with information about them printed in white ink. The life and times of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia Book Illustrated book Muriel Knox Doherty R. Lynette Russell NSW College of Nursing ...A history of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.Illustrated book with olive green cover. Title, author's and editor's names printed in white ink on front and spine. Also on front cover is a black and white photograph of a bird's eye view of Prince Alfred Hospital [ca.1905] taken from St Andrews College (taken for the 23rd annual report of Prince Alfred Hospital for the year ending 1905). On the back cover are black and white photographs of the author and editor, along with information about them printed in white ink.non-fictionA history of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney.florence nightingale, royal prince alfred hospital -sydney-history, nursing-history, women in medicine, medical colleges-nsw-history, nurses -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - text book, Frank V.G.Scholes 1885-1954, Nursing in acute infectious diseases, 1945
... A printed coloured bookfplate is affixed to the front end-page: Logo of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing, and the words ' Royal Victorian College of Nursing this Book was presentented to the college by Miss Rose Bouchaud, In memory of the Sisters of the Australian Army Nursing Service who served on the Hospital Ship - Centaur 1943- ' the path of Duty was the way to GLORY" Inside the front cover is a newspaper article from 1948 with information about the author. ...The author was medical superintendant of the Fair field Infectious Diseases Hospital 1910-1948 Of sigificance to the AHNl as it gives insight into nursing practisies in the 1940's Communicable diseases-nursing Infectious diseases-nursing nursing A textbook for the nusing of infectious dieases A printed coloured bookfplate is affixed to the front end-page: Logo of the Royal Victorian College of Nursing, and the words ' Royal Victorian College of Nursing this Book was presentented to the college by Miss Rose Bouchaud, In memory of the Sisters of the Australian Army Nursing Service who served on the Hospital Ship - Centaur 1943- ' the path of Duty was the way to GLORY" Inside the front cover is a newspaper article from 1948 with information about the author. ...A textbook for the nusing of infectious dieasesBook bound with embossed maroon cloth cover. Title, author.s surname and publisher's name embossed in gilt on spinenon-fictionA textbook for the nusing of infectious dieasescommunicable diseases-nursing, infectious diseases-nursing, nursing -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Cloth badge, Swimming award
... College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal...College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal ...This badge was awarded to Mirth Marfell for a swimming award (Medallion - Education Department of Victoria). The award was given to students in Victorian schools for advanced prowess in swimming and lifesaving. Mirth Marfell was a student at Warrnambool High School in 1935 when she received the cloth badge for attaching to a blazer or other item of clothing. Warrnambool High School was established as an Agricultural High School in 1907 and, after a merger with Warrnambool North Technical School, it is known today as Warrnamboool College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This cloth badge is of interest, firstly as an example of the badge given to students for swimming achievements in the 1930s in Victorian schools and secondly because it was awarded to Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career.Rectangular machine embroidered cloth badge.. The front features a gold colored scroll with text, a red and gold bordered shield, a diagonal red bordered slash with text bisecting an emerald green fish on a black background. MEDALLION E D V mirth marfell, warrnambool high school, agricultural high school, warrnamboool college, warrnambool north technical school, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medallion, Education Department Victoria
... College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal...College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal ...This medallion was awarded to Mirth Marfell for swimming. The award was given to students in Victorian schools for advanced prowess in swimming and lifesaving. Mirth Marfell was a student at Warrnambool High School in 1935 when she received the medallion. Warrnambool High School was established as an Agricultural High School in 1907 and, after a merger with Warrnambool North Technical School, it is known today as Warrnamboool College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This medallion is of interest, firstly as an example of the medallion given to students for swimming achievements in the 1930s in Victorian schools and secondly because it was awarded to Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career.Circular metal medallion . Obverse features raised semi naked figure holding a cloth across the lower torso with one hand and a palm like branch in the other hand, an oval shield with text and decorative sprays of leaves. The reverse features the back of a naked female figure with long hair and a trident holding the hand of a child half immersed in the sea, another child"s head is raised above the sea. A lighthouse is featured on the distant shore. MIRTH MARFELL 1933. 34 on rim EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA SWIMMING AND LIFE SAVINGmirth marfell, warrnambool co-operative milling company, australian army nursing service, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Stick Pin, Warrnambool High School Tie Pin
... College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal...College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal ...This tie pin belonged to Mirth Marfell who was a student at Warrnambool High School from 1929 to 1930 and from 1935 to 1936. Warrnambool High School was established as an Agricultural High School in 1907 and, after a merger with Warrnambool North Technical School, it is known today as Warrnamboool College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This tie pin is of interest, firstly as a memento of Warrnambool High School from the 1920s and 30s and secondly because it belonged to Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career.Circular metal and enamel tie pin with silver shield and royal blue text on green background and a royal blue scroll with text underneath. There is a long, sharp pointed pin on the reverse.On shield WhS on scroll NIL SINE LABOREmirth marfell, warrnambool north technical school, warrnambool co-operative milling company, warrnambool base hospital, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badges, Warrnambool Technical School
... College. The badge was donated by Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell. She was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal...College. The badge was donated by Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell. She was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal ...This is a Warrnambool Technical School badge of the 1920s and 30s. Warrnambool Technical School was established in Timor Street in 1913. The senior section was later called Warrnambool Technical College and then Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education. The latter institute moved to Sherwood Park, Warrnambool and became the present-day Warrnambool campus of Deakin University. Warrnambool Technical School moved to Caramut Road, Warrnambool and is today known as Brauer College. The badge was donated by Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell. She was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This badge is of interest, firstly as a memento of Warrnambool Technical School from the 1920s and 30s and secondly because it came from Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career..1 Shield shaped metal and enamel badge with green border including text enclosing a silver area featuring raised images of a torch, scales, compass, hammer, nails, artist's palette, brushes , a bar and the numbers 192. A pin clip is on the reverse .2 Circular metal and enamel badge with a golden edged green border surrounding a bronze coloured centre with a stylised golden edged scarlet torch and three horizontal bars of varied length. A pin clip is on the reverse..1 WARRNAMBOOL TECn SCHOOL LABOR TO EFFICIENCY .2 WARRNAMBOOL TECHNICAL SCHOOLwarrnambool institute of advanced education, warrnambool technical school, brauer college, warrnambool co-operative milling company, victorian royal college of nursing, history of warrnambool
