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Invoice for private nursing service nursing services for 2 children at "Coonara" Private Hospital of which 'Miss Quinlan' was the proprietor

Insight into nursing pay rates in Victoria in the 1920's

Photocopy of single of white paper with black print,some details hand written.

Previous catalogue number handwritten at top right [black ink]

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Document dating from the late 1920's when some nurses worked as private practicioners. The list outlines weekly rates for various types of nursing care, and the rates for preparing and assisting in a major operation in a private house

Insight into private nursing practice in the 1920's

Single sheet of white paperwith black print. Fees on right hand side, and account on left, with details originally handwritten paper has been folded in half to create four pages. Black print on cream background.

Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] on a white sticker. at top right

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A special menu was provided for patients and staff at the Alfred Hospital on Christmas Day

Of significance to the AHNL as nurses were required to work on Christmas day

Cream card printed on one side. 'Seasonal Greetings' [green print] from The Board of Management/ and Staff of Alfred Hospital/ 1955 [brown print] 'Christmas Day Fare' [green print] menus for 'Dinner' and 'Tea' [brown print]. At the top coners there are illustrations of holly leaves and berries [green print]. At centre base there is an illustration of a christmas tree [green print]

The name 'Ann Clezy' is handwritten [blue ink] at centre top, and the previous catalogue number is handwritten [black ink]at top right . On the reverse of the card there are 23 autographs

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These lecture notes were given to Alfred Hospital nurses during their training in the 1960’s.

Used by student nurses at The Alfred Hospital

Cream coloured foolscap cardboard folder containing printed pages, printed on one side only.

Purple oval stamp in centre of front page with inscription reading Alfred Hospital Gynaecology Lectures. Embellishment between Alfred Hospital and Gynaecology Lectures and a dotted line space under Gynaecology Lectures with the name Barbara A. Lade written in blue ink and underneath name in blue ink is Group “C”. Three rusty staple marks down the left hand side. In blue ink on top right corner is 213.35 and above this in grey pencil is 1961. Some handwritten notes in blue and red ink on some pages and some diagrams drawn in red and blue ink and grey pencil.

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The nursing seminar was held as part of the Alfred Hospitals Centenaryr Celebrations in 1971.This paper covers the history of nurse training at the Alfred Hospital which began in 1980 by Mrs Henrietta Trengold Strong, the school of nursing was the first to be established in Victoria.

A history of the Alfred Hospital Schoo of Nursing

Unbound photocopied document with pages printed on one side only

Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of first page. Other pages have their number handwritten at centre top. Some pges have handwritten words at botom that were missed in the photocopying process

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These lecture notes were given to Alfred Hospital nurses during their training in the 1960’s.

Used by student nurses at The Alfred Hospital

Cream coloured foolscap cardboard folder containing printed pages, printed on one side only.

Purple oval stamp in centre of front page with inscription reading Alfred Hospital Gynaecology Lectures. Embellishment between Alfred Hospital and Gynaecology Lectures and a dotted line space under Gynaecology Lectures with the name P. Larritt written in blue ink and underneath name in pencil 1960’s. Four staples attached down the left hand side, securing the pages. Some handwritten notes in blue ink on some pages and the back cover and some diagrams drawn in red and blue ink and grey pencil. A foolscap printed exam paper folded in half vertically, secured with a staple in top right corner. Written in blue ink on top right corner is No 23 under this Gynaecology Exam under this 22/9/66 and under this Group K which is underlined. In the middle of the page 73 in blue ink and Larritt P.J in grey pencil.

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Illustrated book, with three black and white photographs of Wilma Oram Young (as student nurse, in army uniform and in older age). There is a mid-brown band above this photo on which the title is printed in black and white, below the photos there is a black band on which the author's name is printed in light brown. Spine has mid brown background with title printed in black, author's name in light brown, and publisher's mark in white. The back cover has a summary of the book printed in black ink on a light brown background.

non-fiction

This is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL.

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These lecture notes were given to Alfred Hospital nurses during their training in the 1960’s.

Used by student nurses at The Alfred Hospital

Cream coloured foolscap cardboard folder containing printed pages, printed on one side only.

Purple oval stamp in centre of front page with inscription reading Alfred Hospital Gynaecology Lectures. Embellishment between Alfred Hospital and Gynaecology Lectures and a dotted line space under Gynaecology Lectures with the name Danise Mackinnon written and underneath name in pencil Graduated 1965. Three areas of rust marking where the staples were attached. Cat No 735.19 written on top right corner. Below this number written in pencil is 1960’s. Some handwritten notes in blue bird written on some pages.

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Illustrared document with white cover and black print. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of children and parents at Frankston Maternal & Child Health Childrens Week 'picnic in the park' ar George Pentland Gardens, 1991

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This document was based on a meeting held in 2004, where 10 former Matenal and Child Health (MCH) Nurses shared their experiences of the 1986 Victorian nurses strike

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As part of the Alfred Hospital's Centenary celbrations, this oration was given on Tuesday 4th May 1971. This document provided addional information for attendees, such as that a drum roll would announce the arrival of the official party, and a signal for guests to rise. Guests were also requested to rise when the official party left the dais. Supper preparations and carpark information were also detailed

A significant event in the Alfred Hospital's history

Single sheet of white paper with black print on one side

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As part of the Alfred Hospital's Centenary celbrations, this oration was given on Tuesday 4th May 1971. The oration 'A plea for our teaching hospitals' was delivered by Professor Maurice R Ewing. Other members of the official party were Sir Rohan Delecombe [ governor of Victoria], who unveiled a memorial plaque, Mr Ian l McVey [Chairman, Honorary Medical Staff, Alfred Hospital] and Mr W S Philip [president, Alfred Hospital] In addition to the programme there is an article titled 'The First One Hundred Years' which gives some history of the Alfred Hospital

A significant event in the Alfred Hospital's history

Single sheet of cream paper, folded in half lengthways, and printed [black ink] on three sides. The logo of the alfred Hospital is pinted [gilt ink} in the centre f the forst page

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The Alfred Hospital was established aA chaityto erect and support a hospital in the city of Melboune. 'The Constitution and Rules of the Alfred Hospital' were adopted at a meeting of contributors held on October 14, 1870. The 'contributors' had donated at least 20 pounds sterling or more, in one sum, or one dollar or more as an annual subscrption "as long as they shall continue to pay it" A 25 member committee of management included the President of the Legeslative Assembly (Victoria), The Speaker of the Legaslitive Assembly, the Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, the Mayors of Melbourne, Prahan, St Kilda, Emerald Hill & Sandridge, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne and the President of the Royal Society, Melbourne. The remaining 15 members were to e elected. There were to be four sub committees :- finance, building admission and weekly. Details of appointment of medical staff are included, but no mention is made of nursing staff. Apart from accidents and emergengies, patients had to present for admission on Fridays between 1100 and 1200. "No lunatic, person having the small pox, or suffering from chronic epilepsy or from ulcerated lgs of longstanding or pregnant female for the purpose of confinement, or any case which might be equally relieved as an outpatient, shall be deemed a proper case for admission". People wanting to become outpatients had to have a recommendation from "a magistrate, minister of religion, medical practioner, business firm or some other respectable party" that will satisfy the Admissions Committee that the applicant requires the assistance of the charity

Impotant document in the History of the Alfred Hospital

Unbound booklet.Black print on cream paper, Front page has details of title, printer and year (MDCCCLXX) within a double line border

previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of front cover. Residue from wear tape has been,Annotations on page 3, 'FIRST' and "14-10-1870' [pencil

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General information sent to prospective nursing students wishing to undertake nursing training at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne in 1948

of significance to the AlHNL as it gives insight into nurse training at the Alfred Hospital in the 1940's

Black print on brown background, on front cover are the words ALFRED HOSPITAL/MELBOURNE printed above the Alfred Hospital logo (red and black) below are printed the words TRAINING SCHOOL/ FOR NURSES. Inside is general information. Inside is general information for prospective student nurses (1949) On back cover is a list of 'subjects of instruction'

The previous catalogue number is hand -written [black ink] at top right of front cover. There is a typed addenda (black print on white paper) glued to third p Day of interviews changed from Friday to Wednesday. Back page has ticks [pencil] alongside subject list

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Rules for student nurses at the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne ca.1910 . Also includes 'schedule of subjects that nurse pupil will be examined in, in addition to elementary anatomy and physiology (textbook "Furneaux")

Of significance to the AHNL as it gives insight into nurse training at the Alfred Hosital in the early 1900's

Brown stapled paperback booklet with black print, title on front cover

Previous catalogue number hand written [black ink] and '1920 approx' [black ink]at top right of front cover

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An annual stage show written, produced, and performed by medical and allied health students, nurses, interns, and junior doctors from The Alfred Hospital. It acts as a comedic outlet for hospital staff, poking fun at medical life, nursing, and hospital bureaucracy. This paricular production appears to have some connection with "Fawlty Towers"

Many AHNL members would have been permormers or in the audience for an Alfred Hospital Revue

Stapled booklet, black print on white paper. Front page features a hand-drawn illustration of a helicopter and a multistorey hospital building in addition to title

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As part of the Alfred Hospital's Centenary celbrations, this oration was given on Tuesday 4th May 1971. The oration 'A plea for our teaching hospitals' was delivered by Professor Maurice R Ewing. Other members of the official party were Sir Rohan Delecombe [ governor of Victoria], who unveiled a memorial plaque, Mr Ian l McVey [Chairman, Honorary Medical Staff, Alfred Hospital] and Mr W S Philip [president, Alfred Hospital] In addition to the programme there is an article titled 'The First One Hundred Years' which gives some history of the Alfred Hospital

A significant event in the Alfred Hospital's history

Single sheet of cream paper, folded in half lengthways, and printed [black ink] on three sides. The logo of the alfred Hospital is pinted [gilt ink} in the centre f the forst page

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Rates of pay for all Victorian Public Hospital nurses that came into effect under the Registered Nurses Award, on 20th June 1986.The document also lists an increase in the rates to come into effect on 23rd January 1987. These increases in pay rates occured after industrial action, including a nurses's strike in 1986

Insight into nursing pay rates in 1986 and 1987

Single sheet of yellow paper with black print on both sides

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Rates of pay for all Victorian Public Hospital nurses as at January 1987. The document also lists an increase in the rates to come into effect From 6th Juky 1987. Theses increase in pay rates occured after industrial action, including a nurses's strike in 1986

Insight into nursing pay rates in 1987

Single sheet of blue paper with black print on both sides

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The flag project was initiated by the Brighton Cemetorians in conjunction with Southern Metropoloitan Cemeteries Trust. An Australian Flag is placed at the foot of the Brighton Cememetry graves of Australian servicemen and women, prior to ANZAC Day and Rememberance Day to publicly commerorate the role theses people had in representing Australia as part of the war effort. Fifty five biographies are listed in this booklet, including five nurses

A very significant project

Stapled booklet,black print on white paper. On the front cover, in addition to the title, there are 2 Australian flags at top left. At top right is the logo of the Brighton Crematorians, At the centre base is the Rising Sun badge, official insignia of the Australian Army. All entries are accompanied by a photograph.

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Recipe book dedicated 'to all the Staff - past and present - of the Alfred Hospital School of Nursing'

Of significance to the AHNL as some members would have contributed to this publication

Black comb-bound illustrated recipe book with clear protective plastic sheeting-, Blue cover with black print, Front cover, in addition to title, has a line drawing of food items and cooking utensils. On the back cover at base the words 'A LIMITED EDITION/ 2 of 100' are printed [black ink]

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It is a medical parody of Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem "If—", rewritten to highlight the patience and resilience required in the nursing profession

An example of nursing humour

Printed card, off-white background. Underneath a black and white illustration of a woman wearing a nurse's veil, title in red ink, main body of poem in black ink with two red 'Ifs'. and a statement in red at the base. Card has been mounted on a piece of wood, and fixed to brown carboard with stand

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Illustrated book with red cover. On the front cover at the top is a black oval with white print [logo of Oxford medical publications], underneath is a white stripe, then the title [white print]. At the base is the author [black print]

non-fiction

A foundational textbook designed for nurses to understand how the human body maintains a consistent iternal environment or homeostasis

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This document, a determination of the Hospital Nurses' Board, applied to the whole State of Victoria. As well as rates of pay, includes conditions, such as if accommodation was provided, 20 shillings could be deducted per week for boardand lodging, laundry was to be provided free of charge. If accomodation was not available, an allowance of 20 shillings was paid. Ratio of trainee nurses to certified nurses was to be no more than six to one. Nurses were expected to work 44 hours, with one day off per week. Staff nurses and trainees, had three weeks annual leave, higher grades had four weeks. Nurse patient ratio, was 1:10 (day shift) and 1:15 (night shift). Further information is provided for registered infant welfare nurses and cerificated nurses 'engaged in connexion wieh any industrial or commercial undertaking' The document was authorised by P A Randles (Chairman) and J V Willcox (secretary)

Provides insisight into nures remuneration and conditions in Victoria in 1947

Two sheets of cream paper that have been folded in half and stapled. Black print on five pages

non-fiction

'Pay Office' handwrtiten [blue ink] and previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of first page

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