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Maree

Maree Report 20 May 2010 08:18

I am searching for an aunt of mine who trained as a nurse at one of the Hospitals in Melbourne around the late 1940's - 1950's i was wondering where i would go to search records of women who trained as nurses would the Library in Melbourne hold them or would i have to go elsewhere?I would be very grateful for some advice. Regards Maree.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 20 May 2010 08:57

Good morning Maree - if you put Melbourne or Australia in your title, it might attract the attention of downunder members who could help.

I get the impression that the Australians are very strict about the information they issue, and have something like a 100 year rule. Still, you may be lucky!

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AuntySherlock

AuntySherlock Report 20 May 2010 09:36

Hi Maree, In the back of my mind I have a recollection of coming across information on nursing training during a search.

Try a few of these ideas and I will keep looking.

Google your aunt's name with the word nurse and the date.
Google "Trove" and nursing and a date.

Just had a thought. I will return.

AuntySherlock

AuntySherlock Report 20 May 2010 10:03

No the brain refuses to click into gear. You could also try the State Records of Victoria.

Whoo hoo!! Think I've found it.

Victoria Government Gazette Online Archive 1836-1997 Supplementary Register of Nurses.


In the search put in "register of nurses"

http://gazette.slv.vic.gov.au/

Don't know if it will do any good but it is worth a try.

Maree

Maree Report 20 May 2010 10:55

Thankyou for replying to my message Aunty Sherlock i am going to have a go at searching now,thankyou again for your help.