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The life of Dr Robin William Smallwood

The life of Dr Robin William Smallwood

by curator | Jun 20, 2022 | University of Melbourne, War | 0 comments

Dr Robin Smallwood was Dean, Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (1986-87). In this blog post, his wife Rosalind Smallwood, and colleagues, Dr Geoff Gutteridge and Professor Barry Baker AM, remember his great contributions to the...
The great women of anaesthesia: Janet Lindsay Greig

The great women of anaesthesia: Janet Lindsay Greig

by Monica Cronin, Curator | Jan 8, 2017 | About the museum, Melbourne Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital, University of Melbourne, Women | 0 comments

This post is one in a series uncovering the stories of early women anaesthetists from Australia and New Zealand. Dr Janet Lindsay Greig was the first woman in Australia to be appointed to the position of Honorary Anaesthetist. Her story is also remarkable. Janet was...
Where are the great women of anaesthesia?

Where are the great women of anaesthesia?

by Monica Cronin, Curator | Dec 19, 2016 | About the museum, New Zealand, Research, University of Melbourne, University of Otago, University of Sydney, Women | 0 comments

During 2016 a number of groups visited because of “word-of-mouth” reviews. These are particularly wonderful because somebody enjoyed their visit so much they spoke highly about it to others and inspired them to visit. It’s always an extra delight to take that booking....
Seeking “TEVH”

Seeking “TEVH”

by curator | Nov 14, 2016 | About the museum, ANZAC, Australian Defence Force, Research, Royal College of Surgeons (London), University of Melbourne, War | 0 comments

Amber Evangelista worked as a volunteer at the Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History to undertake a significance statement on a Probyn Williams inhaler. Amber is currently acting Public Programs Curator at the Victoria Police Museum in Melbourne. Amongst the...

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