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

School 72 final night at the Shamrock Hotel Bendigo, graduation ball. At Right standing is Anne Connolly and Margaret Frazer (Mrs Hassell).
Kneeling L-R: Elizabeth Crooks, Glenda Hose (Mrs Westcott).
Martin Washington Photographers 811 Williamson Street, Bendigo.