This Christmas, take a step back in time with us to the 1940’s, 50’s and 60’s as we see how Christmas was celebrated by staff, patients and families at the RCH over 50 years ago! 

The Fire Brigade Band, Christmas 1945 RCH Carlton, Melbourne

Father Christmas, 1943 RCH Carlton, Melbourne

Christmas Day, Ward 10, 1943 RCH Carlton, Melbourne

Father Christmas and Patient, 1943

Jingle Bells, 1943 RCH Carlton, Melbourne

Christmas at RCH Frankston, early 1950’s

Toys for Christmas, 1956

Christmas at RCH Frankston, early 1950’s