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Edith Cavell trained in London and became head of nursing in Brussels. When WW1 broke out she tended wounded soldiers of both sides with equal devotion but she was charged by the germans with helping allied soldiers escape to neutral territory. She was sentenced to death by German Court martial she faced the firing squad with calmness and dignity.
30cm Miniature Doll
Name Tage Edith Cavell
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.
Four A4 pages of personal stories and one page of correspondence from Erica Lightbody. Photocopy of a photo of Norma Squires, Erica Lightbody and Judith Parry 1952 - out of uniform. All for information from Erica (Lightbody) Meredith for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - The First of its Kind.
all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., four a4 pages of personal anecdotes, one page of correspondence and a photocopy of a photo
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.
Photocopy of an Invalid Cookery Certificate for Judith Johns, Bendigo High School. Information for the NDSNGA Inc. publication - The First of its Kind.
all documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind"., three a4 pages including the certificate of invalid cookery. two pages of email correspondence.
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.
Black and white photo of 17 nurses and Tutor Sister. Photo backed on to Masonite board - tacked on at each corner.
Adhesive label dislodged.
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.
Black and white photo of 16 nurses and two Tutor Sisters - Preliminary Training School nurses - School 44. 30th October 1959. Copy of original.
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.
Black and white photo of two nurses, from school 43, in civilian clothes relaxing outside the Hostel in Wattle Street. The Sacred Heart Cathedral is in the background. In biro on reverse - Weekend photo at Wattle Street Hostel. On a separate sheet the following information in biro- At Wattle St. Hostel. Sacred Heart Cathedral in background. Weekend relaxing. L-R 1. Jan Goss 2. Louise Murphy
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.
Staff Dining Room Lunch - five colour photos of staff
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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.
Two Colour photos of Farewell to Mrs Terry Dulling, D.O. Nursing Bendigo Base Hospital and NDSN
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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.
Staff of the Berega Mission hospital in Tanzania in nurses uniform (primrose colour) donated from Australia - colour photo. At the end of the back row is the hospital administrator, and a very good one.
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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.
Upstairs Prac. Room black and white photo of two student nurses with tutor Pam Fogarty (nee Ryan)
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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.
Two colour photos of Lister House Bendigo
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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.
Six colour photos of a banquet for the Staff Party
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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.
Composite of four Colour Photos of Lister House ivsta. It includes the rear building and the new residence, cafeteria, lawn, before new classrooms and library.
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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.
Composite of three Colour Photos of Lister House practical room and library which was demolished to make way for new classrooms, admin/library/rec.room
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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.
Composite of two Colour Photos of Lister House taken from the cornor of Rowan and Wattle Streets Bendigo
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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.
Administration Staff - three black and white photos
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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.
Margot Scott's Retirement Dinner - 13 Black and white photos
ndsn, nursing, lister house, margot scott bendigo, dick turner bendigo
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.
Lister House in Rowan Street, Bendigo - NDSN large black and white photo with cars parked out the front
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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.
Studying in the Library School 87 and 91 - eight coloured photos.
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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.
Black and white photo of a group of nurses from school 43. Outside Lister House in 1959 4 in uniform. In biro on reverse - Outside Lister House On a separate sheet the following information in biro- Outside on steps at Lister House. L-R 1. Kaye Lewis 2. Betty Evans 3. Jan Goss 4. Louise Murphy
group of nurses from school 43. taken at lister house in 1959
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.
Black and white photo of a group of nurses from school 43. Taken on steps at entry to Lister House in 1959 7 in uniform. In biro on reverse - At steps outside Lister House On a separate sheet the following information in biro- Outside on steps at Lister House. Bendigo Base Trainees Group L-R Back Row 1. Louise Murphy - did not complete training 2. Betty Evans 3. Joy Williams - deceased Middle Row 1. Anne Dawe 2. Gwen Hinneberg 3. Jan Goss - deceased Front 1. Kaye Lewis
group of nurses from school 43. taken at lister house in 1959
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.
Black and white photo of a group of nurses from school 43. Taken at Lister House. 14 in uniform - one person not in uniform On a separate sheet the following information in biro- At Lister House Group of 43 L -R Front 1. Betty Evans 2. Kaye Lewis 3. Marjorie Billings Middle Row 4. Judy Taylor 5. Glenys Morrison 6. 7. 8. 9. Joy Wilson Back Row 10. Louise Murphy 11. Gwen Hinneberg 12.Jan Goss 13. 14. and 15. unable to recognize due to shadows
group of nurses from school 43. taken at lister house in 1959
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.
Three copies of black and white photo of PTS School 43 - 19 student nurses. On reverse side - in biro PTS 43, 1959 sans tutors - in pencil Donated by Pam Bell (Thacker) 29-4-2000
photo of 19 pts nurses.
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.
Black and white photo of PTS School 42 - 28 student nurses
school 42, 28 student nurses
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.
Photo of 16 trained nurses Thought to be graduates from Mildura and Swan Hill
Original photo of 16 trained nurses. 11th May 1962. Mildura and Swan Hill ? their Graduation photo. Names on reverse of photo in biro BR L-R Pam Broadstock, Dot Gruer, Robin Blaby, Leslie hill, Molly Richardson, Brenda Hunt, Coral McMahon, Leslie Le Couteur FR L-R Jenny Knott, Lilian Hicks, Marg McFarlane, Barbara Wilson, Louise Barton, Beth Roberson, Jean Fletcher, Faye Mason In pencil PTS 41 and 42
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.
Preliminary training School black and white photo - School 41- 41 students 18th September 1959
Photo of Preliminary Training School 41- 41 nurses in uniform - 18th September, 1959.
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.
Preliminary training School black and white photo - School 40 - 13 students and 1 tutor sister- 8th October, 1958
Photo of Preliminary Training School 40- 13 nurses in uniform and 1 tutor sister - 8th October, 1958. One black and white negative of photo as above.
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.
Preliminary training School black and white photo - School 39 - 28 students - 6th August, 1958
Photo of Preliminary Training School 39- 28 nurses in uniform - 6th August, 1958
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.
Preliminary training School black and white photo - School 38 - 29 students - 16th April, 1958
Photo of Preliminary Training School 38 - 29 nurses in uniform - 16th April,1958
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.
CD entitled "A Cure for All Ills: Medicine in Bendigo 7 Feb - 10th August 2014". The CD contains eleven recordings of nurses who trained in Bendigo relating their experiences. The Sound Tracks are: 8495.75a Diane 8495.75b Craig DeLacy 8495.75c Joan O'Shea 8495.75d Gladys Thompson 8495.75e Jenny Clutterbuck 8495.75f Liz 8495.75g Lysle Lindria 8495.75h Mavis 8495.75i Nancy Shaw 8495.75j Norma Holmberg Nursing in Elmore 8495.75k Peter Rosewall
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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.
NDSN Presentaion to Lou Pocock Theatre Sister by the Dean Mr Sid Gerry.
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