Australian Medical Association, New South Wales Branch archive

MLMSS 11908/Boxes 1-80
MLMSS 11908/Boxes 81X-171X

fonds

1859-1994

Textual Records, Clippings, Ephemera, Photographs, Architectural and Technical Drawings

152465

38.61 metres of textual material (80 boxes and 91 outsize ledgers) - typescript, manuscript
104 photographic prints - silver gelatin, black and white
12 architectural and technical drawings - architectural plans, ink & ink wash on paper - 52 x 78 cm or smaller

The British Medical Association, New South Wales Branch, began as a branch of the British Medical Association in England. The medical organisation's aims were to raise the standards of medical science and practice and to encourage scientific study.

William Bland was one of ten doctors who arrived on the First Fleet from England. He was interested in establishing a medical organisation and was elected the first president of the Australian Medical Association, 1858. However, this organisation wound up in 1869 due to internal disputes and membership decline.

Louis Henry arrived in New South Wales in 1880 and brought with him a commission from the British Medical Association (BMA) in England, enabling him to authorise the formation of a BMA branch in Australia. Formal recognition of the New South Wales branch was given by the BMA Council, 7 July 1880.

The medical profession in Australia faced significant changes in health policy and its implementation. In 1937, discussion of forming an independent Australian Medical Association ensued. In September, 1959, the Council decided it was "opportune to form an Australian Medical Association, independent of but affiliated with the British Medical Association." In 1 January 1962, the BMA Branches became Branches of the Australian Medical Association.

Reference:
Australian Medical Association. 2012. "More than just a union: A history of the AMA". Accessed 8 June 2023. https://ama.com.au/sites/default/files/documents/a_history_of_the_ama.pdf

SERIES 1
Australian Medical Association, New South Wales Branch records

SERIES 2
Australian Medical Association, New South Wales Branch pictorial works

PUBLISHED WORKS
This collection includes the following published material:
Australian Medical Association, NSW Branch Annual report, 1962 and 1974, located at Q610.5/19

Australian Medical Association, NSW Branch Monthly bulletin, Issues September 1971, June 1979, December, 1983, November 1984, December 1984, August 1986, located at Q610.6/4

Australian Medical Association, NSW Branch Monthly bulletin, Supplements 1961-1986, located at Q610.6/4 Supplements

The socialised medicine bedside book / authorised by Dr. J.G. Hunter, General Secretary of the Federal Council of the British Medical Association in Australia, located at H 2023/3347

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