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Dorothy Roseby

First secretary of the RACP

Posted by Karen Myers, Curator, on June 30, 2022

"...Life is not quite so easy at present and there are obstacles wherever we turn...I am still alone and waiting however I expect him home every day, it is so terribly trying...”

Hans Bandler's escape from Nazi Austria

Posted by Karen Myers, Curator, on May 30, 2022

"He was in such a state that a coffin was absolutely necessary..."

Quarantine in the early days of the Victorian colony

Posted by Karen Myers, Curator, on April 29, 2022

On the Origin of Species

Darwin's seminal work is one of the most important books ever published

Posted by Karen Myers, Curator, on March 31, 2022

The Association of Physicians of Australasia

Precursor organisation to the RACP

Posted by Karen Myers, Curator, on February 28, 2022

Welcome to the History of Medicine Library

A monthly blog relating to all things history of medicine in Australasia

Posted by Karen Myers, Curator, on January 31, 2022