Childhood memories of visits from Dr Eric Cunningham Dax. In 1956 Dr Donnan and his family moved to Beechworth to take up the position of Chief Superintendent Psychiatrist at the Beechworth Mental Hospital. Together with his wife and two daughters, […]
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The former Beechworth Asylum, built in 1867, is located at Albert Rd, Beechworth, VictoriaIt has had several name changes over the years: In 1863 the Victorian government selected sites for three new lunatic asylum: Beechworth, Ararat and Kew. The 200
Thomas Alexander David Fuller 1895 – 1955 Thomas Alexander David Fuller started employment at the Beechworth Mental Hospital in June 1940 as an attendant. Beechworth on the 14th July 1955 was experiencing heavy rain with 228 points of rain being
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One minute video introduction narrated by Dr Jenni Munday
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We’re very proud to announce this article was awarded the Inclusive Museum International Award for Excellence: Collections from the Asylum in 2024. Building on the success of the exhibition Collections from the Asylum in 2020 held at the Albury Library
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As a child, I found a small, brown suitcase in my wardrobe. It had two silver latches and a squeaky wooden handle. I didn’t recognise the name inscribed on the bottom in pencil: Ada. I asked my mother, “Whose suitcase
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Stigma, shame and family secrets as consequences of mental illness in previous generations: A micro-history approach Abstract: In this article we evaluate micro-history as a method for investigating the meaning of stigma, shame and family secrets through generations. We present
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The Honourable Helen Haines launched the Virtual Tours site in March 2022 at the Mayday Hills Arts Society located on the grounds of the former asylum in Beechworth Victoria, Australia. View the researcher’s motivation in creating this Virtual Tour Website:
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I started my nursing training in mid-1969 and have worked mostly in bed based services, I have to say I have enjoyed my time and hopefully I have made a difference to someone’s life. I have been fortunate to work
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