1891: First honorary pathologist appointed
The first Honorary Pathologist, Dr. Crawford Mollison is appointed. He also held honorary pathology positions at the Women’s and Melbourne hospital.
1897: Radiology department opens
The hospital is the first public hospital in Melbourne to open a Radiology department under Dr. Herbert Hewlett. The Committee purchased X-ray equipment for £25.
This demonstrated the Committee’s desire to stay on top of new technology, as X-rays were only discovered in 1895.
Under Hewlett’s leadership, radiology developed rapidly at the Children’s Hospital.
The First X-Ray Apparatus, 1896
The Children’s Hospital; Carlton, Victoria
Digital reprint
1898: New outpatient building opens
A new Outpatients building opens in Drummond Street.
Princess May Pavilion, Circa 1905
The Children’s Hospital; Carlton, Victoria
Gelatin silver photograph
1898: Hospital accepts first female doctor
The hospital accepts its first female doctor – Dr. Ethel Mary Cowan.
Dr. Mary Cowan completed nurse training at Ballarat Hospital before studying medicine at the University of Melbourne.
A Children’s Hospital honorary, Charles Ryan, said “I have formed a high opinion of her ability, and take pleasure in recommending her to any institution requiring the services of a well-qualified Resident Officer.”