Historical information

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.

Physical description

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