Scenes of the Orthopaedic Hospital - Archives

This album depicts children being treated at The Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital in Mt Eliza. Established in 1930, the orthopaedic section provided special treatments to children suffering from bone tuberculosis. Most photos in this album were taken outdoors, showing the children enjoying sunshine (heliotherapy) from their beds on the lawn.

Smiling Children, Circa 1940 — Smiling Children, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.48.

Nurse and Child, Circa 1940 — Nurse and Child, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.47.

On the Balcony, Circa 1940 — On the Balcony, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.42.

On the Balcony, Circa 1940 — On the Balcony, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.41.

Nurses, Circa 1940 — Nurses, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.40.

Nurses, Circa 1940 — Nurses, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.39.

Party Time, Circa 1940 — Party Time, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.37.

Children on the Lawn, Circa 1940 — Children on the Lawn, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.33.

Nurses and Children on the Lawn, Circa 1940 — Nurses and Children on the Lawn, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.32.

Balcony View, Circa 1940 — Balcony View, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.30.

Nurses and Children on the Lawn, Circa 1940 — Nurses and Children on the Lawn, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.31.

Seaplane Visitors, Circa 1940 — Seaplane Visitors, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.29.

Seaplane Visitors, Circa 1940 — Seaplane Visitors, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.28.

Seaplane Visitors, Circa 1940 — Seaplane Visitors, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.27.

Two Patients, Circa 1940 — Two Patients, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.26.

View of Hospital, Circa 1940 — View of Hospital, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.25.

Looking for Water, Circa 1940 — Looking for Water, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.24.

Staff Photo, Circa 1940 — Staff Photo, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.23.

Nurses, circa 1940 — Nurses, circa 1940
Trainee nurses from Carlton were required to spend 3 months working at Mt Eliza. Many enjoyed the more relaxed atmosphere, fresh air and proximity to the beach. Nurses lived in the repurposed Beachleigh House.

Visitor and Patient, Circa 1940 — Visitor and Patient, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.21.

Christmas Time, Circa 1940 — Christmas Time, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.19.

Staff Members, Circa 1940 — Staff Members, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.17.

Nurse on Wall, Circa 1940 — Nurse on Wall, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.16.

Nurses, Circa 1940 — Nurses, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.14.

Nurse and Child, Circa 1940 — Nurse and Child, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.15.

Two Nurses, Circa 1940 — Two Nurses, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.13.

Dinner Time, Circa 1940 — Dinner Time, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.12.

Smiling Child, Circa 1940 — Smiling Child, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.11.

Nurse and Patients, Circa 1940 — Nurse and Patients, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.10.

Patients on Trolley, Circa 1940 — Patients on Trolley, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.9.

Patients in Bed, Circa 1940 — Patients in Bed, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.7.

Leaning on the Balcony, Circa 1940 — Leaning on the Balcony, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.6.

Entrance to Hospital, Circa 1940 — Entrance to Hospital, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.5.

Exterior View of Buildings, Circa 1940 — Exterior View of Buildings, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.4.

Nurses Home, Circa 1940 — Nurses Home, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.2.

Nurses Home, Circa 1940 — Nurses Home, Circa 1940
Location: The Children's Orthopaedic Hospital; Mt Eliza, Victoria.
Media: Gelatin silver photograph.
Dimensions: H6 x W8.5 cm.
Accession number: 2018.64.1.