Historical information

This certificate was awared to Margaret Lawler Ray [AH grad 1949] who completed her course in 1951. Infant welfare was recognized as the 'triple certificate' the first being general nursing and the 'double' midwifery. This course was of four months duration. "Tandarra" was a former name of Berry Street

Significance

Post graduate nursing qualification

Physical description

Blackt print within a decorative border. The certificate reads "Tandarra" Infant Welfare Training School /and School of Mothercraft / East Melbourne / This is to Certify that...../has completed a course of training at "Tandarra" Infant Welfare Training School /and Mothercraft Training School and/ has passed the necessary Examinations. Post Graduate course of four montsh finishing ....../ She has also attended the prescribed Lectures and Demonstations therein
Dated and signed by examiner, acting president, hon. secretary and matron

Inscriptions & markings

Margaret Lawler Ray [recipient] October 31 1950 [date] ? [examiner] ? [acting president] Linda Byron Moore[ hon.secretary] and Elizabeth Fry [matron] Commenced training 1st July 1950