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

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 22 third year nurses attending 3rd year block in Bendigo Nurses Home gardens

School 21 3rd year Block February 1956 P.T.S. 1954 BNH (Bendigo Nurses Home)

second year mildura nurse e.j. thorpe, standing in front of lister house

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.

B&W postcards of Lister House when it was Girton College

Donated by Miss M. Bush (former pupil of Girton College)

ndsn, nursing, girton college

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.

B&W photograph showing frontage to Short & Rohan Streets, Bendigo

NDSN View - corner Shirt & Wattle Streets (correction Rohan Street) Pre 1977 Note picket fence.

ndsn, nursing

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.

B&W photograph NDSN 25th Anniversary celebration 26th April 1975, held at A.N.A. Downtown Motel, View Street, Bendigo. NDSN 25th anniversary celebrations: Mr. S. Gerry (Dean NDSN), Miss V. Steggall (Matron Swn Hill, Graduate of NDSN) and Mrs M. Gerry (L to R). seated Mrs T. Dulling (Director of Nursing B.B.H) A.N.A. Downtown Motel, Sat. 26th April 1975. photographers stamp; Aulsebrook & Martin, 311 Williamson Street, Bendigo

NDSN 25th anniversary celebrations: Mr. S. Gerry (Dean NDSN), Miss V. Steggall (Matron Swn Hill, Graduate of NDSN) and Mrs M. Gerry (L to R). seated Mrs T. Dulling (Director of Nursing B.B.H) A.N.A. Downtown Motel, Sat. 26th April 1975.

ndsn, nursing

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.

B&W photograph NDSN 25th Anniversary five-member committee Three copies of B&W photo in varying sizes.

NDSN 25th anniversary committee: Mavis Bonney (nee Graham), Elsie Brown (nee Skinner), School Chairman Kevin Houlahan, Dean Sidney Gerry and Joan O'Shea (nee Stott). copyright The Bendigo Advertisers (blue stamp)

ndsn, nursing

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.

B&W photograph NDSN Lister House student accommodation

NDSN / new nurses' home / single bedroom

ndsn, nursing

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.

8594.35b Coloured photograph (3of 6 photos). Three photos shows interiors at Lister House (tutor's office and Practical room) No details on rear of photos. Colour photos without borders.

No details on rear of photos.

ndsn, nursing

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.

8594.35a Coloured photograph (3of 6 photos) presentation by Joan O'Shea and others to Margot Scott at her farewell dinner Each photograph has details of names of NDSN people making presentations. Colour photos without borders.

Each photograph has details of names of NDSN people making presentations.

ndsn, nursing

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.

Coloured photograph shows view of NDSN Lister House Short Street hostel and new office block; 1966, across to Greater Bendigo.

1966 / Short Street Hostel/ New Office Block/ from Faye Stauch

ndsn, nursing

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.

B&W photograph NDSN Lister House construction complete March 1966. B&W photo with slim borders.

Phase 2 Admin block started Feb 1964 / Phase 1 classroom block (behind Lister House) stared Nov 1963 / Lister House March 1966.

ndsn, nursing

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.

B&W photograph NDSN Graduation May 1965. (L to R) Margot Scott, Rachel Wilson (Matron Mildura) & Janene Grelis.

Completed Dining Room (started building 1956)

ndsn, nursing, graduation may 1965

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 B&W photograph of external view of newly completed Dining Room, circa 1962.

Completed Dining Room (started building 1956)

ndsn, nursing, lister house buildings

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.

B&W photograph of north side of NDSN Lister House buildings on Rohan Street, 1960s.

ndsn, nursing, lister house buildings