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Paperback book. 360 pages. Photos of Alred Hospital on front and back covers. Numerous black and white photos within. Short biographies of many Alfred Hospital staff and departments
non-fiction
includes over 150 biographies (with Photos) of nursing and medical staff who served the Alfred hospital with distinction between 1945 and 1995
Two pages typed poem
fiction
single page handwritten note
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Buff coloured folder with green spine and multicoloured horizontal stripes containing papers fixed by split pins
fiction
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Buff coloured folder, green spone with multicoloured horizontal stripes, containing papers fixed by solit pins
tradition commenced in December 1969 by von Clinch, charge sister of Ward 3 at the time. A dummy dressed as Santa Clays at the entrance to ward 3. it was decided that a medical record needed to be kept. Original UR was 2512169, later changed to 999995
hospital humour, alfred hospital, ahnl, christmas, santa claus
used for food delivery in the ward
used to deliver meals to the patients. ? used for demonstration circa 1950s
rectangular silver coloured metal food tray
engraved "FOOD" "W7" in a corner
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historical provenance of item 202407.006.01
The document gives item 202407.006.01 historical context
black spine and back, clear plastic folder with 8 printed pages, 2 photographs, one plastic sleeve with photograph
nil
louisa mann, michaelis family history, wooden maltese cross box
Letter has been composed by Mrs Hallenstein's Granddaughter Jane Helena Walters nee Shannon trainee of Alfred Hospital 1948-1951 who presented the box to the nursing achieves on 28/04/2011.
Item is significant as it gives context to item 202407.006.01
Buff colour paper with blank ink and blank typing at top of page
See photograph for letter contents/markings
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Was presented to Mrs Lucie Hallenstein, honorary secretary of Alfred Hospital combine auxiliaries c. 1920. Mrs Hallenstein's Granddaughter Jane Helena Walters nee Shannon trainee of Alfred Hospital 1948-1951 presented the box to the nursing achieves with a hand written letter of explanation on 28/04/2011. Paper card insert is signed by Louisa Mann who was matron from 1912-1928.
Item is significant as it was presented from Louisa Mann. Item also carries the Maltese cross from the Alfred hospital insignia. Has been presented to the archive from Alfred Hospital trainee.
Handcrafted wooden box with parquetry Maltese cross in center. Box is made with multiple timber types and shades, is finished with a gloss finish. Two brass hinges allow the box to open. Hand written note on buff card paper with sticky tape holding item together enclosed within on small card from Louisa Mann stating "Affectionate Xmas greetings from Louisa Mann Alfred Hospital" Four rubber stoppers on base, eight screws visible on base holding wood together Black text marking on underside of box 392/02.3 White sticker with black ink marking 392/02+3
[Affectionate Xmas/ greetings/ from/ Louisa Mann/ Alfred Hospital] [392/02.3] [392/02+3]
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Badge awarded to The Alfred Group of Hospitals employees for 10 years service.
All nurses who completed 10 years of service at The Alfred Group of Hospitals were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back.
The Alfred Group of Hospitals 10 Years of Service. Cash's inscription on the back.
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Badge awarded to Caulfield Hospital employees for 30 years service.
All nurses who completed 30 years of service at the Caulfield Hospital were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal post and clasp on the back.
Caulfield Hospital 30 Years of Service on the front. Inscription on the back- specialityawards.com.au.
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Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 15 years service.
All nurses who completed 15 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back.
The Alfred 15 Years of Service- Service and Care on the front. No inscription on the back.
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 10 years service.
All nurses who completed 10 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back.
The Alfred 10 Years of Service- Service and Care on the front. No inscription on the back.
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 40 years service.
All nurses who completed 40 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back.
The Alfred 40 Years of Service on the front. www.specialityawards.com.au on the back.
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 30 years service.
All nurses who completed 30 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back.
The Alfred 30 Years of Service on the front. www.specialityawards.com.au on the back.
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 15 years service.
All nurses who completed 15 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back
The Alfred 15 Years of Service on the front. www.specialityawards.com.au on the back
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 35 years service.
All nurses who completed 35 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back
The Alfred 35 Years of Service on the front. www.specialityawards.com.au on the back
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 20 years service.
All nurses who completed 20 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back
The Alfred 10 Years of Service on the front. www.specialityawards.com.au on the back
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Badge awarded to Alfred Hospital employees for 10 years service.
All nurses who completed 10 years of service were awarded this badge.
An enamelled yellow coloured metal badge, with a metal pin and clasp on the back.
The Alfred 10 Years of Service on the front. www.specialityawards.com.au on the back
alfred hospital, ahnl, service badge, awards
Hardcover book. Title in gold print. Cover photo, black and white image of first party of officers proceeding from SS Simla to land on Lemnos Island, this is on the dust jacket. Author name printed on front of book and jacket. 352 pages, including over 300 labelled photographs and maps.
non-fiction
The story of the Hellenic connection to Australia's Gallipoli story. Lemnos was the advance base for the Gallipoli campaign.
wwi, lemnos, gallipoli, ahnl, grace wilson
Original painting of the Isolation Ward done by student nurse Una J Fitts in 1921. Una graduated in 1922.
Original watercolour painting of a building with two trees in front in a wooden frame with glass cover and cardboard mount.
Signed by Artist- U Fitts On the back, an article from a "The Alfred" - Dec, 1941 called Memory of 'The Cottage" by GAM.
building
The Alfred Hospital commissioned architect Charles Webb to design the hospital. [Picture submitted 1869. Open for inspection Dec 1870.]
A historical record of the original Alfred Hospital design
Framed photo print of original design of Alfred Hospital
Perspective of original design of Alfred Hospital / by C Webb, Architect
street view of building elevation, horse and carriage in foreground, alfred hospital, architects drawing
Tradition commenced in December 1969 by Von Clinch, charge sister of Ward 3 at the time. Who placed a dummy dressed as Santa Claus at the entrance to ward three. It was decided that a medical record needed to be kept.Origional UR was 251269, later changed to 999995.
These medical records are significant to the Alfred Hospital Nurses League, because many members helped with creation of these files
Buff coloured folder with green spine and multi coloured horizontal stipes, containining papers fixed by split pins.
Handwritten medical records
hospital humour, alfred hospital, christmas, ahnl, santa claus
Often used to support a leg when sitting out of bed. Also used when plastering a leg. Elevation of the limb to prevent swelling. Likely made on site by engineering team as there are no manufacturers markings.
Stained timber, mid brown, 4 piece pyramidal shape, scoop for leg rest out of block at top. Horizontal stability panel. Assembled with nails, v shape cut out at base of side panels
176.054 [black marker on side panel] / 176-/054 [blue ink on discoloured white sticker]
orthopaedic, nursing history, alfred hospital nurses league, orthopaedic equipment
This brick was part of a group of brick that were salvaged during demolition of the main Alfred Hospital Nurses Home on 5 August, 1996.
This brick and others from this group are significant to the Alfred Hospital Nurses League as many members lived there during their training and there was much controversy around the demolition of the building.
Dirty terracotta coloured rectangular clay brick, one side has two rectangluar depressions, multiple chips off all sides
GLEN IRIS [Maker's mark]
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