Hospitals
Interview with Geoffrey Borrack (1936-2025)
In 2007 the East Melbourne Historical Society collaborated with the Australian Catholic University to conduct oral histories with East Melbourne residents. This was the second year the program took place.
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Lumeah - Advertisement for Invalids' Home 1892
Advertisement which appeared in the Australian Medical Journal on April 15, 1892.
Transcript of text:
Telephone No. 771
Invalids' Home.
"Lumeah,"
1091 Hoddle St., near Wellington Parade
East Melbourne.
Principal - Miss Garlick,
Assisted by Efficient Hospital Trained Nurses.
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Melbourne's Mercy: a history of Mercy Private Hospital
A history of Mercy Private Hospital, its buildings, doctors, nurses, staff, patients. Photos. Index.
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Mercy fire
A collection of newspaper clippings about the fire at the Mercy Hospital for Women which caused the evacuation of mothers and babies. Photos. December 2004-January 2005.
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Mercy Hospital Closure and Redevelopment
Series of newspaper clippings about the closure and redevelopment plans for the Mercy Hospital. Includes relocation of mothers and babies, and fond memories of a former patient. Apartments to be known as 150 Clarendon Street. Photos. Continuing stories.
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Mercy Maternity Hospital 1971
Proof photo of Mercy Maternity Hospital used in program of the official opening of the Mercy Hospital.
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Mercy Maternity Hospital 1971
Photo of Mercy Maternity Hospital taken at time of its opening in 1971.
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Mercy people
17 small proof photos which were used in the program of the official opening of the Mercy Hospital. 13 are of people; 4 are of interiors. All labelled in handwriting.
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Mercy Private Hospital, 1948
Postcard. The Rose Series P.49. Real photograph
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Mercy sister, Julie O'Brien, retires
Article about retirement of Sister Julie O'Brien who had worked at the Mercy Hospital for Women in East Melbourne since its opening in 1971. 1 January 2006.
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