Nurses Day badge

A badge representing International Nurses Day, celebrated every year on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

About this record

This drawing of a First World War nurse assisting a soldier was registered for copyright in 1916. Since 1965, International Nurses Day has been celebrated on 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.

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A ward for the totally and permanently incapacitated in an Anzac hostel.

First World War

From 1914 to 1918, over 324,000 Australians served overseas in the First World War, with two-thirds becoming casualties. Their experiences had long-lasting effects on them, their families and society.

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Marilyn Rowe prepares to perform Swan Lake with Australian Ballet, Canberra Theatre.

Arts and fashion

Australia has a distinct cultural identity and style, enriched by our multicultural society and the strong influence of First Australians.

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