Book has black and white photo of "Cav and Pag" in a rooftop performance, Melbourne Hospital, Lonsdale Street 1928 on front cover. On the back cover is a black and white photo "fresh air for all"-patients on the balconies of the Lonsdale Street hospital in1916. These photos have white borders. Also on front cover is the hospital crest prior to 1935. There is 46mm wide maroon coloured band between two narrow gilt stripes near bottom of cover. On this band, title is printed in white and gilt in, on front cover, on back cover synopsis of book is printed in white ink. Title is also printed in gilt ink on white coloured spine. Approximately 100 photos from RMH Archives within.non-fictionThe story of nursing at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as told in pictures. Comprising of 100 annotated photographs from the RMH Archives, the images give a rare glimpse of the places and people that marked the learning experience and lives of thousands of young nurses who graduated from the RMH nursing school.royal melbourne hospital-nursing-history, royal melbourne hospital-history, nurses-victoria-history, hospitals - victoria - history

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of a man and a woman standing on a wood-panelled stage, with an audience partially visible in the foreground. The man is speaking at a lectern while the woman stands beside him. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is some ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of two women standing on a wood-panelled stage, presenting to an audience. One woman is speaking at a lectern while the other woman stands beside her. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is a small degree of ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). This photo depicts one of the presenters on the stage during his presentation.COL photo of a man, standing on a wood-panelled stage. He is facing sideways as he leans into a lectern while presenting to an audience. On a table beside him is a slide projector, and there is a large screen behind him. There is some ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, 1989

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in 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. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.A typed 13-page document entitled 'The Royal Melbourne Hospital: Report by the Medical Superintendent on the present hospital system of Nursing Staffing and Nursing Training, together with recommended changes'. This document was published by The Charities Board on 17th December 1946 and authored by J.H.Lindell. nursing, nurse training, royal melbourne hospital, post-war nursing, j.h.lindell

Object was gifted to Dr Lennard Travers upon his retirement from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, 1964. It was later donated to ANZCA. Lennard Travers, born in Melbourne in 1906, completed his MBBS at the University of Melbourne in 1930. After working for a brief period at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Travers travelled to the United Kingdom achieving his Fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. He returned to Australia prior to the outbreak of World War II serving as the honorary anaesthetist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In 1950, Travers joined the Australian Society of Anaesthetists overseeing the development of the Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He was appointed Dean of the Faculty in 1959. Silver plate tray, presented to Dr Lennard Travers on his retirement from Royal Melbourne Hospital, 1964. Embellishments and decorations around the edge of the tray also in silver. The middle of the tray has an inscription confirming the tray was presented to Dr Travers. Around the middle inscription are the signatures of other employees at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Manufacturer's mark on the reverse of the tray. No other distinguishing features. Inscribed in centre of plate "Lennard G Travers, Anaesthetist, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 1946 - 1964" •Inscribed around the central inscription are 24 signatures of anaesthetists and surgeons of the Royal Melbourne Hospital •Inscribed on back of tray "Old Sheffield Reproduction, Strachan"travers, lennard, royal melbourne hospital, wilson, patricia, bell, james, cass, noel, newman, herbert, nathan, alf, spinks, betty, russell, irene, cole, russell, houseman, helen, webb, arthur, edwards, n.

Certificate awarded to Shirley Fraser (nee Black) in 1973 for her fundraising efforts for the Royal Melbourne Children's Hospital.This certificate is an example of Mrs Fraser's contribution to the wider community.Coloured certificate in gilt wooden frame, under glass. Has the crest of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Melbourne."This is to certify that Mrs Shirley Margaret Fraser is an Honorary Life Governor of Royal Children's Hospital. 18th October 1973.shirley fraser, shirley black, honorary life governors, royal childrens hospital melbourne.

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a cerulean blue cover, with the emblem of the Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse training school embossed in gilt on the front. Abbreviated title and authors names are embossed in gilt on the spine. The dust jacket has a pale blue background, with title and authors names printed in dark blue ink on the front and spine. Also on the front cover is a coloured illustration of a nurse in uniform, wearing a cap and cape (portrait of Jane Bell O.B.E by Vernon Jones, 1948). On the back cover is a black and white photograph of doorway (What is now Jane Bell House, Lonsdale St Melbourne, formerly, the Melbourne Hospital, established 1846). non-fictionThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as the Lady Superintendent at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It provides insights into her leadership from 1910 to 1934 and highlights her legacy in the nursing profession, including a good account of her service as a Principal Matron in the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War 1.jane bell, nurse administrators-victoria-biography, royal melbourne hospital, nursing-education

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a cerulean blue cover, with the emblem of the Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse training school embossed in gilt on the front. Abbreviated title and authors names are embossed in gilt on the spine. The dust jacket has a pale blue background, with title and authors names printed in dark blue ink on the front and spine. Also on the front cover is a coloured illustration of a nurse in uniform, wearing a cap and cape (portrait of Jane Bell O.B.E by Vernon Jones, 1948). On the back cover is a black and white photograph of doorway (What is now Jane Bell House, Lonsdale St Melbourne, formerly, the Melbourne Hospital, established 1846). non-fictionThis book explores the life and contributions of Jane Bell, who served as the Lady Superintendent at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. It provides insights into her leadership from 1910 to 1934 and highlights her legacy in the nursing profession, including a good account of her service as a Principal Matron in the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War 1.jane bell, nurse administrators-victoria-biography, royal melbourne hospital, nursing-education

Illustrated book with orange toned photograph of Miss Jane Bell (Lady Superintendent 1910-1934) with her nursing staff on retirement in 1934, with handwriting overlay on cover. Title and author's name appear in white print on front cover and spine. Hospital crest on base of spine.non-fictionThe story starts in the 1840's when Melbourne was a small settlement, and funds were raised to care for the sick and poor and interweaves the theme of nursing with the history of Melbourne and Victoria over more than 150 years. It also includes an appendix of all nurses who graduated (RMH and MSN - Melbourne School of Nursing) in the formal training years of 1890-1993.royal melbourne hospital-history, royal melbourne hospital-nursing-history, nursing-victoria-history, hospitals-victoria -history, melbourne school of nursing-history

Royal blue hardcover book with a light blue dustjacket. The title and authors are printed in blue along the spine. In the middle of the spine is a white sticker with '146A 2nd copy' handwritten on it. The front shows a large portrait of Jane Bell, The title is printed in dark blue above the image, below the image (in smaller text) is the sub-heading and author's names.non-fiction The story of Jane Bell, "a pioneer nurse-administrator and teacher, who was dedicated to achieving standards of excellence. Acknowledged as "The Nurses' Statesman" her influence was to benefit the Australian nursing profession over a lengthy span of years. - from dustjacket. jane bell, royal melbourne hospital, nurse administrators, nurses

Royal blue hardcover book with a light blue dustjacket. The title and authors are printed in blue along the spine. At the base of the spine is an orange sticker with 'B 146' handwritten on it. The front shows a large portrait of Jane Bell, The title is printed in dark blue above the image, below the image (in smaller text) is the sub-heading and author's names.non-fiction The story of Jane Bell, "a pioneer nurse-administrator and teacher, who was dedicated to achieving standards of excellence. Acknowledged as "The Nurses' Statesman" her influence was to benefit the Australian nursing profession over a lengthy span of years. - from dustjacket. jane bell, royal melbourne hospital, nurse administrators, nurses

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book is bound in dark blue fabric with hospital crest on front in gilt. title and publisher's mark printed in gilt on spinenon-fictionHistory of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the first public hospital in Victoria, from its opening in 1848 in Lonsdale St up to 1998, contains over 100 historical photographs and illustrations.royal melbourne hospital-history, hospitals-victoria-history

Black and white photograph (Print) with mountboard surround, enclosed in a timber frame (painted green) with Perspex glazing. Hanging string attached at back.mica, royal melbourne hospital

Booklet with black and white photograph of Miss jane Bell (Lady Superintendent 1910-1934) with her nursing staff on retirement in 1934, with handwriting overlay on front cover. Title and authors name in white print on front.non-fictionIndex for book - being there: nursing at 'The Melbourne' Victoria's first Hospitalroyal melbourne hospital-nursing-history, hospitals - victoria - history

This letter, dated the 1st of August 1989, was written by Patricia Papadopoulos on Royal Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary letterhead. It was sent to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, along with three photos taken at the Greek Fund for Arthritis Research Seminar, and a second envelope containing raffle books and money. The funds were raised on behalf of the Greek Fund for Arthritis Research, Royal Melbourne Hospital, to benefit the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on the 28th of May, 1989.COL scan of a handwritten letter, written in blue ink. The letter is written on Royal Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary letterhead.[Handwritten, in blue ink] Dear. Jenny. Please find enclose the photos . of the seminar [in pencil] ^ for Greek community [in blue ink] on 28th May 1989. at Merlyn Myer. Hall R.M.H. Please give to Judy the encosed [sic] envelope wich [sic] contains the monies and raffle books. Thank you. Patricia Papadopoulos.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989

Dark grey booklet with two staples down the side and the title printed in white text in the upper left corner. The bottom of the page shows the emblem and name of The Royal Women's Hospital Melbourne.non-fictionHistory of 100 years of nurses training in Australia.royal women's hospital melbourne, nursing - history, nursing - in service training

It follows the intertwined history of nursing and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Significant events, people and places. 572 pages. Orange toned cover of nurses c.1934 with handwriting overlay. White pages with black and white images throughout. Added Index booklet 32 pages attached. inside the cover handwritten inscription from the author in blue ink reads "For the Queen Vic Women's Centre, Warmest good wishes, Susan Sherson 7/2/2008"women health professionals, historic buildings, hospitals

This badge belonged to Dr Ian 'Spud' MacLeod Murphy (1905-1981) when he was a doctor at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in the 1930s. R.M.H.S.C. stands for 'Royal Melbourne Hospital Surgeons College'. (This RMH logo was not modernised until 2023.) Dr Murphy retired to Emerald in 1947 intending to breed turkeys but instead responded to the community need for a GP. For the next 34 years, he was Emerald's GP working seven days a week and travelling all over the hills without assistance. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1977 for devotion to the health of the community. He died in 1981 at the age of 76 years and a Memorial Fund was set up in his name to provide support for local students studying Medicine.Dr Murphy's work for the community over 34 years as a GP was of immense benefit to Emerald and surrounding districts. Hospital badge - navy felt background - Royal Melbourne Hospital logo embroidered with (Latin) mottoOn front of badge embroidered: 'Miseris Succurrere Disco / R.M.H.S.C.'dr ian macleod murphy, spud murphy, doctor, emerald, royal melbourne hospital

Newsletter contains a biographical article about Betty Constance Lawson.Bi-folded A3 into A4 newsletter with two columns of text and a logo at the top of the front page. There is also a loose, double-sided page inside, totalling six pages of text altogether.'H64 /H58' [H64 is handwritten in blue ink, the 64 has been crossed out in red ink and H58 has been handwritten below it in red ink] 'To the RN & Services Club / & R & SL Sub Branch' [Handwritten in blue ink in the top right corner]world war two, wwii, ww2, betty constance lawson, army nurse

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

[Parkville, Vic.] : Royal Melbourne Hospital Graduate Nurses Association, 2005 xii, 572 p. : ill., facsims., plan, ports. ; 25 cm. non-fictionroyal melbourne hospital -- history., nursing -- victoria -- melbourne -- history., hospitals -- victoria -- melbourne -- history.

Illustrated book with dustjacket, book is bound in dark blue, with title and authors name printed in silver on spine. Dust jacket has a dark blue background with the title and author printed in white on the front. Also on the front is the RCH coat of arms printed in white.non-fictionHistory of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, from its foundation in 1870 until 1970.royal children's hospital (melbourne), hospitals-victoria-history

Illustrated book with gold coloured cover with title and authors name on front and spine. Also on front cover is image of Grace Collins (1891-92) on the right with two fellow nurses. On the back cover is the RCH trained nurses' badge (red Maltese cross on gold background inside a white circle) with the motto ' Infirmis Opitulare' (to care for the sick and infirm).non-fictionThe book is a tribute to the nursing service of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. From the time of the hospital's opening in 1870, the first nurse training school in 1889, and the transition to tertiary education, up to time of publication in 2006.royal children's hospital (melbourne), paediatric nursing-victoria-history, nursing-victoria-history