Historical information

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.

Physical description

P.T.S. Training school 54 in dining room at Lister House. 25/4/1962 Black and white photographs; one small and an enlargement copy. Six nurses in capes and caps lining up for service at the counter with two ladies in unform ready to serve them. Miss Long's residence through the glass door can be seen.

On Rear of photo is written: Northern District School of Nursing Staff dining room. School 54 P.T.S. 25/4/1962

From left to Right: Denise Read, Lois Letcher (Now Hodge), June Phemister, Elaine Cameron, Heather McBeth (Now Cox), Elva Fenton
Domestic Staff: Mrs Harrison and Mrs I Norman.