The Nurse as a Profession and Its Evolution
A historical view on nursing noting progress from charitable status to a trained profession. It praises training schools attached to public hospitals, the role of discipline, observation, and tact, and argues for midwifery training. Florence Nightingale and Sister Dora are highlighted for inspiring district nursing and home care expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anyirl
Florence Nightingale
Dora
Weleall Cottage Hospital
Staffordshire
Nurece
Social items tease town events and fashion notes
The piece previews Geraldton’s opening of a new town hall by the Governor and Lady Bedford next Friday. It mentions Orange Day, fashion planning, parish meetings, and suggestions for hockey team outfits, noting dressmakers at work and local enthusiasm for the festivities. The tone is light and observational about social life and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Bedford
Geraldton
Per Annal
Unclear Fragment Describes Cleaning with Acids
A damagedOCR passage notes cleaning methods with vinegar and sulfuric acid. It mentions a lump barenal area near a fish bowl and a spoon cured by rubbing with a rag dipped in acid, then washed with soapsuds.
Railway Hotel Near Station and Wharf
Porter meets all trains and boats and visitors leaving on early services are catered for. The hotel provides all conveniences expected of an up to date establishment and is the nearest and most convenient to the railway station and wharf.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. H. Mountain & CO
Gillespie's
Northam
Stanley Co’s
Pommery and Greno’s
Perfection
Bell’s
Mackay's
Coates and Co’s
Plymouth
Taylor Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Coy
Fire and Marine
A. T. Davies
Oswell’s
the Victory Brickworks
Chapman River
Hy. Pridmore
Enim
Zarrent
Rae
Eliza Smith
Greanough
Krugers
Marine Terrace
Girls’ High School
Miss Laver
Griffiths
George Baston
Commission
Victoria
Hotels
Victoria Hotel
Perth
Wattie Harrison
the Midland
Mingenew
G. Linthorne
Ship Inn
H. V. Eaton
Billiaki
Ole
Bagong Cee Rooms
Adivinimy
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