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School 78 Nr K Dodson in old Library taking book from shelf. 1971
Three Black and white proof photos. Two photos of nurse standing at library shelf with book in hand - landscape. One photo portrait with nurse standing a library shelf taking book from shelf in Old Library 1971 - Nr K Dodson.
Numbered on back 7014 - 23,31,34. Names and details on back
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.
Training school. Black and white photograph; of a group of 12 trained nurses from Mildura and Swan Hill, all standing.. Front three: Judy Atkinson, Sue Harcoah, Val Jones, Middle five: Doreen Brine, Marg Nash, Eileen Coleman, Dallas Williams, Diane Cutts, Back four: Janene Grelis, Carol McArthur, Jan Dowsley, Marg Marshman.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 52 1965, school 53 1965
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.
P.T.S.Training school 53 commenced 7/2/1962. Black and white photograph; of a group of 25 Females students in nurses' uniforms; and one tutor, in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Donated by Janene McNamara..
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 53 1962
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.
Training school 52 commenced 4/10/1961. Black and white photograph; of a group of 13 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in two rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second standing. Donated by Latrobe University.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 52 1961
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.
Training school 51 commenced 2/8/1961. Black and white photograph; of a group of 11 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in two rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second standing. Donated by Margaret Knight.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 51 1961
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.
P.T.S. Training school 50 commenced 26/4/1961. Black and white photograph; of a group of 23 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third standing. Donated by Yvonne McCabe
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 50 1961
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.
Training school 49 commenced 8/2/1961. Black and white photograph; of a group of 21 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third standing. Donated by Judy Melville
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 49 1961
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.
New Lister House Dining Room. Students of Schools 47 and 48 (1960 P.T.S.)
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, lister house dining room, schools 47 and 48 lister house
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.
Formal Photo Training school 48 commenced 12/10/1960. Black and white photograph; of a group of 9 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in two rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second row standing. Donated by Roma Reed.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 48 1960
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.
PTS Formal Photo Training school 47 commenced 3/8/1960. Black and white photograph; of a group of 14 Females students in nurses' uniforms; and Sister in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background. Inscribed on the rear of the photo in ink: School 47 P.T.S. August 1960 L-R Back: Shirley Christensen, Marg Hogg, Sue Nurke, Beryl Elford, Elizabeth Looney, L-R Middle: Marg Joliffe, Bev Frost, Francis Gibbins, Marg Seingnor, Marg Williams. L-R Front: Jan Brew, Allison Peonis, Sr Reid, Marg Buersel, Jan Williams.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 47 1960
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.
Training school 47 commenced 3/8/1960. Black and white photograph; of a group of 14 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 47 1960
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.
Coral Dulcie Toey of Training School 46 26/4/60 colour photograph head and shoulders, in uniform with captails (student nurse). On rear of photo written in ink: * Coral Dulcie Toey Born 30/3/1943 at Pyramid Hill, PTS School 46 (20/4/60) * Married Ian James Broad 31/1/1940 * Daughter Kristen Janelle (9 months) May 1974 * All three killed in car accident Swan Hill Kerang Road ? at Lake Boga on Jan 4 1975 * Buried Durham Ox Cemetery * One report says the accident April 1st.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 46 1960, coral dulcie toey
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.
Training school 46 commenced 20/4/1960. Black and white photograph donated by Rhonda Cameron; of a group of 21 Females students in nurses' uniforms; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background.. Photo taken by L.A. Hughes, 15 High Street Bendigo.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 45 1960, school 46 1960
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.
Training school 45 commenced 3/2/1960. Black and white photograph donated by Penny Davies; of a group of 28 Females students in nurses' uniforms and their Tutor Nancy Shaw; in three rows, front row sitting on the chairs, second and third rows standing. Curtain in the background.. Photo taken by L.A. Hughes, 15 High Street Bendigo.
nurse training, ndsn, lister house, school 45 1960
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 37 - 26 students - 12th February, 1958
Photo of Preliminary Training School 37 - 26 nurses in uniform - 12th February,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 36 - 15 students - 9th October, 1957
Photo of Preliminary Training School 36, 9th October,1957
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 35 - 30 students - 7th August 1957
Photo of Preliminary Training School 35, 7th August 1957
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 Preliminary Training School 34, 24th April 1957
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 Preliminary Training School 33, February 1957
preliminary training school 33 - 43 student nurses -1957
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.
Photograph of 6 Third Year nurses School 21, 1957. Setting up for finals practical exam at Lister House.
Assembly Room NDSN. Set up for exams Finals 1957. Dawn Clements (deceased) B.B.H., J. Lancaster (M.B.H.), J. McPherson (Reid) MBH, Joyce Kell now Alexander (M.B.H.).
six third year nurses setting up for practical exam school 21 1957
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.
Photograph of 6 Third Year nurses School 21, 1957. Setting up for practical exam at Lister House.
Assembly Hall NDSN. Set up for exams 1957. Ruth Curween - Walker (now Treadwell), Dawn Clements, Joan Lancaster, J. Reid (nee McPherson) Mildura. School 21
exams, third year nurses, 1957
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.
Photograph of 21 PTS nurses School 32, 10th October, 1956.
21 pts nurses, school 21 10th october1956
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.
Photograph of 25 PTS School 31, 1st August 1956.
25 pts nurses - school 31
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 a photo of third year nurses at Lister House. Lecturer Sister Peg O'Donohoe.
third year nurses at lister house, with tutor sister peg o'donohoe
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 6 third year nurses Swan Hill District Hospital
on back L to R Heather Midgley, Shirley Knox, Verna Hoensch, Elaine Sweeney, Janice Fenton, Margaret Arnoldt. Swan Hill District Hospital, 1956 or '57
6 third year students at swan hill district hospital
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 six Mildura students arriving by bus in Bendigo about to start PTS
Mildura Schools no 27 and 28. 1956. Arrival at Bendigo for first year block - see also Newsclip enclosed re bus passengers who bought us lunch. Sitting L to R Lois Berryman (now Richards), Beverly Cass (now Giles), Lorraine Morey (now Wethers), Margaret Gillespie (Blazinic) Standing Gwen Jenkins (now Cannard), Sue Peach (now Gehrig). From Bev Giles 1 Williams Ave. Mildura
mildura nurses, nurse training
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 Tutor Sisters in uniform on steps of lister House
Sr Scott Sr Donohoe
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 hospital staff in Dining Room at BBH
BBH Dining Room, Old building. Tina Malone Housekeeper, Ann Shanahan (civies), ?Coral Sharrock PTS 28 1955
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 26 nurses - Preliminary Training School April 1956. Lister House
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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 29 nurses - Preliminary Training School February 1956. Lister House
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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.
Photo of two 28 2nd year nurses in practice room at lister House
School 28 Bev Cass Coral Sharrock
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