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This style of mask was developed in Britain and began to appear from the 1930s, though original models may have been produced in the 1920s. Various patents for this style of mask were still being filed in the 1960s, so they were used for a considerable period of time. It is possible that the original filter pads for these masks contained asbestos, as they supposedly utilised 'fire proof' materials. Asbestos was already in use in other British respirator masks at this time. Original cataloguing information believed this item to be an eye shield, but further research has indicated that this is not the case.

Mask consists of a metal plate designed to cover the lower half of the face. There is a recess along the top edge of the plate designed for the nose to sit in. There is a large oblong opening with rounded corners at the centre of the mask, which is a mouth opening to assist speech and is the main air intake. There are five round holes on either side of the mask, likely included to decrease the mask's breathing resistance for the wearer. Rounded slots at each edge of the mask are threaded through with an elastic strap, used for attaching the mask to the face. This mask would have been used with a filtering pad attached, but the pad is missing.

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Selection of five steel surgical needles. Four of the needles are 3" needles, and the fifth is a 3.5" needle. Each needle consists of a thin, hollow tube that is pointed at one end, attached to a circular fitting by which the needle can be attached to a syringe/vial. Between the circular fitting and the body of the needle is a section of metal with curved sides and squared edges to allow for grip. The grip section of the largest needle is engraved with the text '14G'.

14G

surgery

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Two sealed packs of Gammex surgical gloves, size 8. Labelling on packaging indicates that the gloves were made by Ansell Medical, in Malaysia, and printing on the packaging indicates that the expiry date for both pairs of gloves is January 1996.

obstetrics, surgery

Used to measure the depth/distance of the uterus. Uterine sounds are particularly useful for ensuring safe and accurate IUD placement.

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Disposable uterine sound in sterile sealed packaging. Label inside packaging reads 'Mark-7 brand of disposable uterine sound/ONE STERILE UNIT/NO. 154'. Label also includes manufacturer information, a sterile packaging warning, and a caution about sale of the item being restricted to physicians.

intrauterine device

Multiload is an IUD, an intrauterine device used for contraception. The plastic used in this IUD is a mixture of high density polyethylene, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and barium sulphate in a weight ratio 44/36/20. (MIMS, October 2013)

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Two flat boxes containing Multiload CU250 intrauterine devices. Front of box carries an image of a hand holding an IUD inserter, with the Multiload IUD at the top of the inserter, above a blue background on which an image of a uterus has been superimposed. Text printed on the front of the box reads 'MULTILOAD/CU250/intra-uterine/device/Attention:/the enclosed instructions should be followed carefully before insertion of the MULTILOAD-cu250'. Manufacturer's information is printed on the bottom section of the front of the box. Back of box is printed with distributor information. One box is sealed, and the other box has been opened. Back of sealed box carries a sticker which reads 'Date of manufacture: /12-08-1984'. Opened box contains a Multiload IUD in a sealed packet, a brochure outlining the recommended procedure for insertion, a booklet outlining prescribing information, and another booklet entitled 'Everything you have to know about Multiload'. The packaging of the IUD inside the opened box is labelled with an expiry date of 16/10/1984.

intrauterine device

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Stainless steel punch forceps. There are two circular finger grips at one end, attached to short arms that meet at a point. A long narrow shaft extends perpendicularly from this point, ending in a small, hinged, toothed grip. Writing engraved on one arm of forceps reads 'Stainless Germany'. Writing engraved on opposite side of forceps reads 'malyoung'.

'Stainless Germany'; 'malyoung'

gynaecology

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Stainless steel sponge forceps. Design of instrument resembles a pair of scissors. There are circular finger grips at one end, with a metal ratchet between them for locking the forceps in place. Each arm of the forceps ends in a serrated, round point. Text engraved near pin of forceps reads 'L.R.I./STAINLESS'.

'L.R.I./STAINLESS'.

gynaecology

Used for endometrial biopsy.

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Stainless steel curette. Consists of a small handle section with finger grip and a slender metal shaft, ending in a hollowed, squared point. Writing engraved on handle of device reads 'martin GERMANY STAINLESS'.

'martin GERMANY STAINLESS'

gynaecology

This uterine sound is possibly made of aluminium, but this has not been confirmed.

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Metal uterine sound. Instrument is a thin, tube-like piece of metal, which tapers and curves up into a blunt point at either end.

gynaecology

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Set of stainless steel tenaculum forceps. The instrument resembles a set of scissors in style, with rings at one end for finger grip. Body of the instrument curves to one side, and each arm of the forceps ends in a curved point. The points at the end of each arm touch at the centre. Body of forceps is engraved with the word 'STAINLESS'. The initials 'L.H.W.' have been scratched into one arm of the forceps.

Cardboard box containing 3 ampoules of phenol and a sealed, sterile hympdermic needle. Front of box is labelled 'Sterile/Oily Phenol Injection B.P./(Phenol 5% in Almond Oil)/5ml/Code 5313B/Reg. No. HK-02821'. Box is also printed with some use and storage instructions, and the name of the manufacturer. Underside of box is printed with the text 'BATCH 9015313 MFG.AUG.89/EXP.AUG.92'. Phenol ampoules are made of glass and connected together in a strip. Text printed on each ampoule reads 'CAUTION S2/PHENOL IN/ALMOND OIL/5% 5ml/DAVID BULL/EXP. DATE AUG '92'. Hypodermic needle is sealed in a sterile packet with orange backing. Writing on packaging reads 'Sub-Q/REORDER NO. 5115/STERILE SINGLE USE/HYPODERMIC NEEDLE/26g 5/8 (15.9mm)/NON-TOXIC/NON-PYROGENIC'

Two sealed packets of packing gauze. Printed stamp on each package reads 'NUFOLD RAYTEC packing gauze/ONE ROLL/100mm x 2m'. Each package is also stamped with the number '054U'. Packing is printed with a blue and red design noting the contents as sterile and being manufactured by Johnson & Johnson.

surgery

This uterine sound is possibly made of aluminium, but this has not been confirmed.

Metal uterine sound. Instrument is a thin, tube-like piece of metal, which tapers and curves up into a blunt point at either end.

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Ten small glass specimen bottles enclosed in a cardboard box. Box is green and white in colour and the front of the box is printed with the text 'GIBCO DIAGNOSTICS'. Reverse of box is printed with the details of the manufacturer. One end of box is labelled 'Batch No./14' and has a sticker attached labelled 'STUART'S TRANSPORT MEDIUM', with space on the label to enter a patient's name, the specimen and the date. Instruction printed on box below sticker reads 'Store in cool dark place'. The specimen jars are identical, each being made of glass with a metal screw top lids. Each jar has a 'STUART'S TRANSPORT MEDIUM' label attached, identical to the one attached to the end of the box. The inside of nine of the bottles is discoloured with some form of residue, possibly as a result of the evaporation of a substance inside. One bottle is full, containing an undetermined liquid.

Set of metal surgical forceps. Forceps resemble tweezers, with pointed ends. There are two ridges of metal running down the centre of each arm of the forceps for grip. One arm of forceps has a small pin, which fits into a hole on the other arm of the forceps. Engraved text on inner aspect of forceps reads 'YOUNG EDINBURGH STAINLESS STEEL'.

'YOUNG EDINBURGH STAINLESS STEEL'

surgery

Used to take a sample from the cervix as part of a cervical biopsy. 'Rostfrei' is a German word meaning 'rust free', which is an equivalent term for stainless steel.

Stainless steel cervical punch. Consists of a long, thin metal shaft, extending out in a perpendicular fashion from the handle. There is a small cutting tooth at the end of the shaft. Handle consists of an oval shaped trigger attached to a solid metal handle. A curved metal spur extends from the back of the handle to provide purchase for thumb grip. Overall shape of the instrument resembles a handgun in style. Inscription on handle of instrument reads 'ROSTFREI'.

obstetrics

This sculpture was a commissioned artwork made by Victora Chancellor (nee Simcock), a Sydney artist.

Ceramic sculpture, depicting a reclining mother holder her newborn baby. The mother is lying on her back, with knees drawn up and feel flat on the ground, protectively cradling a newborn baby on her chest. The umbilical cord between baby and mother is still attached. The mothers upper back is resting against a rock, holding her partially upright. Sculpture is mounted on a rectangular wooden base.

obstetric delivery

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Set of small surgical forceps. Forceps resemble tweezers, with pointed ends. There is a corrugated section of metal at the centre of the forceps for grip. One arm of forceps has a small pin, which fits into a hole on the other arm of the forceps. Engraved text on inner aspect of forceps reads 'STAINLESS STEEL'.

This item was distributed by Sklar Manufacturing, based in Long Island, New York.

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.

Metal cylindrical jube with cap, containing silver nitrate. Title of label on the front of the jar reads 'Ralks/SILVER NITRATE/APPLICATORS/(75% SILVER NITRATE)'. Label also carries a poison warning about the nitrate and what to do should in case of accidental exposure. Printed with an expiry date of May 1986.

Used to collect medical samples, including blood.

Three plastic medical collection tubes, with caps. Labels attached to each of the tubes reads 'P2/Name/Date/Time/Test/5 ML PLAIN TUBE/For Blood, Stand To/Allow Clotting/ R.M. Johns, Mt. Eliza, Vic.'

pathology

Four small glass pathology collection jars, with metal screw on lids. Three jars are plain and unlabelled. The fourth jar has a label on it which reads 'MELBOURNE PATHOLOGY CLINIC/33 COLLINS ST, MELBOURNE'. The back of the fourth jar is also painted with the initials 'E.D.T.A' in yellow paint.

pathology

A haemacytometer is an instrument used to count blood cells. It is commonly applied to a combination of counting chambers with cover glasses and has pipettes for red and white blood cells. This haemacytometer was manufactured by Ernst Leitz's factory in Metzlar, Germany. This company grew to be come what is now Leica.

Haemacytometer in brown leatherette case. Consists of two glass pipettes with attached red rubber tubing, a glass microscope slide, and three small plastic square slide accessories. The base of the case is cut out and lined with felt to accommodate the parts of the object. Top of the case is inlaid with gold coloured text which reads 'Haemacytometer/Breuer/E.Leitz/Wetzlar'. Glass slide is engraved with the text 'E.Leitz/Wetzlar' and scale measurements. Glass pipettes are printed with the text 'E. LEITZ, WETZLAR'.

pathology

Dr Tony Krins found this vial in a desk drawer when purchasing the Surrey Hills practice of Dr Bill Vorath in 1980. Horsehair was, and still is, a popular material for sutures.

Horse hair suture contained in a glass vial. Label inside vial reads "Merson's Sterilised Surgical Suture (Horsehair) T.S.(M) 4. Batch EB 2978'.

surgery

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975.

Citation. Single page document sent from Government House, Melbourne, notifying Dr Margaret Alison Mackie of her appointment to the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. Citation reads 'HONOURS AND AWARDS/1ST JANUARY 1975/APPOINTED ACOMPANION OF THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF/SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT GEORGE/DOCTOR MARGARET ALISON MACKIE, M.B.,B.S.,D.G.O.,F.R.C.O.G./CITATION/In recognition of her long and distinguished services/as Chairman of the Board of St. Andrew's Presbyterian/Hospital and to the medical profession.'

Requesting reprints of articles published overseas is a common medical practice, as can be seen by the templates used in this collection. See 2024.40.6 for a copy of the article that is being requested on these notices.

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975.

Collection of ten notices (a-j) received by Dr Margaret Alison Mackie via mail from the United States, Germany, Hungary, and Israel requesting a copy of her published article 'Treatment of Toxaemia of Pregnancy.' Notes are either printed on cardboard or on paper. Requests are from the following: a. Paul Rabinowitz, MD, Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, NY, United States, June 1961 b. Dr. Joachim Reich, Kinderklick der Karl Marx Universitat, Leipzig, Germany, August 1 1961 c. Dr. Judith Erneszt, Budapest, Hungary d. Dr. Reinhold Schwarz, Universitats Frauenklinik, Rostock, Germany e. Dr W. Selby, Beershiba, Israel f. Dr. Albert Altchek, Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, United States, May 29 1961 g. Dr. Horst Echtermeyer, Frauenklinik der. Med. Academie, Magdeburg, Germany, July 25 1961 h. Dr. H. Spitzbart, Universitats Frauenklinik, Leipzig, Germany, July 26 1961 i. Dr. G. Fekete, Scientific Department, Chemical Works of Gedeon Richter, Budapest, Hungary, July 29 1961 j. Dr. Max v. Clarmann, Munich, Germany, 20 June 1961

obstetrics

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie wrote this article in 1961 for The Medical Journal of Australia. It was a highly regarded article, for which Dr Mackie received a number of worldwide requests for copies of the article. See 2024.40.7.

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975.

Reprint of an article written by Dr Margaret Alison Mackie for the Medical Journal of Australia, 1961. The article is entitled 'Treatment of Toxaemia of Pregnancy' and is printed double sided on a single piece of paper. Header of the page reads 'Reprinted from The Medical Journal of Australia, April 15, 1961.'

obstetrics

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie travelled overseas in 1959, for both work-related and recreational purposes. The diary details her impressions of hospitals she visited (sometimes with sketches), her thoughts on the RCOG Congress, and general accounts of her travels. Both Dr Mackie and her sister, Isobel, were keen diarists.

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975.

Blue leatherbound travel diary. Printed text on the front cover of the diary reads 'Travel Diary/WITH COMPLIMENTS/EDWARDS DUNLOP/AND COMPANY LIMITED'. Diary is filled with handwriting detailing the activities of the diarist during 1959.

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie undertook her medical training at the University of Melbourne, successfully graduating with a medical degree in 1935.

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975.

Black leatherbound volume containing certification documents to indicate completion of studies for a medical degree. Cover is inlaid with printed gold coloured text which reads 'UNIVERSITY of MELBOURNE/CERTIFICATES FOR THE DEGREES OF/M.B. & B.S.' Inside of volume contains templates of certificates which have been signed and completed by supervisors when various required elements of training have been completed.

medicine

The book is annotated throughout with Dr Margaret Alison Mackie's notes. It was used as a reference guide during her medical studies.

Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975.

Small, leatherbound pocket reference book. The title page is inscribed with handwriting which reads 'M.A. Mackie/1933'. Title page also indicated this is the 'Twelfth Edition', and that the book was published in London by Bailliere, Tindall & Cox in 1932. The book is annotated throughout with handwritten comments.

medicine