The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. These included a soft toy duck in bright plaid fabric, a shiny metal tea pot, a cassette recording of the story, tactile books for both stories, and metal cups.37 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton

The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. These included a soft toy duck in bright plaid fabric, a shiny metal tea pot, a cassette recording of the story, tactile books for both stories, and metal cups.36 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton

The Launch Master Frederick Heather was licensed to be Master of Launches within the Port of Launceston. Amongst the vessels that he captained was the S.S. ROWITTA. Fredrick’s son is one of the volunteers at the Low Head Pilot Station Museum, Frederick Heather is also related to a Harry Heather from Tasmania and was also a ship master, one of his ships being the "Alma Doepel", a sailing schooner built in 1903 and sailed by Harry for about 21 years until his death in 1937. Flagstaff Hill’s collection includes a painting of the Alma Doepel. SS ROWITTA: - The 1909 steam ferry, SS Rowitta, was installed as an exhibit at Flagstaff Hill in 1975 and was enjoyed by many visitors for 40 years. Rowitta was a timber steam ferry built in Hobart in 1909 using planks of Huon and Karri wood. It was a favourite of sightseeing passengers along Tasmania’s Tamar and Derwent rivers for 30 years. Rowitta was also known as Tarkarri and Sorrento and had worked as a coastal trading vessel between Devonport and Melbourne, and Melbourne Queenscliff and Sorrento. In 1974 Rowitta was purchased by Flagstaff Hilt to convert into a representation of the Speculant, a historic and locally significant sailing ship listed on the Victorian Heritage Database. (The Speculant was built in Scotland in 1895 and traded timber between the United Kingdom and Russia. Warrnambool’s P J McGennan & Co. then bought the vessel to trade pine timber from New Zealand to Victorian ports and cargo to Melbourne. It was the largest ship registered with Warrnambool as her home port, playing a key role in the early 1900s in the Port of Warrnambool. In 1911, on her way to Melbourne, it was wrecked near Cape Otway. None of the nine crew lost their lives.) The promised funds for converting Rowitta into the Speculant were no longer available, so it was restored back to its original configuration. The vessel represented the importance of coastal traders to transport, trade and communication in Australia times before rail and motor vehicles. Sadly, in 2015 the time had come to demolish the Rowitta due to her excessive deterioration and the high cost of ongoing repairs. The vessel had given over 100 years of service and pleasure to those who knew her. The licence is significant for its association with the Tasmanian early to mid-1900s passenger ferry, the S.S. Rowitta. It is connected to the history of the Rowitta, which was a large exhibit on display at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village from the museum’s early beginnings until the vessel’s end of life 40 years later. The display was used as an aid to maritime education. The Rowitta represents the importance of coastal traders to transport, trade and communication along the coast of Victoria, between states, and in Australia before rail and motor vehicles. The vessel was an example of a ferry built in the early 20th century that served many different roles over its lifetime of over 100 years. Launch Master's License No 8 issued to Fredrick Heather to act as Master of a steam, oil or electric launch trading within the Port of Launceston. Date issued 13th February 1920. The license is printed with hand written details added.Handwritten on License "Master's" "Frederick Heather" "Master" "13th February 1920" Also two signatures (indecipherable) of Master Warden and Secretary.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, launch master's licence, rowitta, frederick heather, port of launceston, launch master's license, marine board of launceston, tarkarri, speculant, purdon & featherstone of hobart, passenger ferry 1909, vessel, charles street wharf launceston, sorrento

John Cain (1931-2019), Premier of Victoria from 1982 to 1990 (centre), joins two Activity Ambassadors in an exercise demonstration at the Active at Any Age launch in 1990. The Active at Any Age program was a health promotion project funded by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation. This photo appears on page 11 of the Vol 3 No 3, Spring 1990 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Activity Ambassadors".B&W photo of three people taking part in an exercise demonstration outdoors. A man, standing between two women, kicks one leg high in the air. The women, standing on either side of him, link their arms into his as each one holds her other arm out to the side. One of the women is also kicking her leg forward.[on yellow sticky note] arthritis foundation of victoria, john cain, victorian premier, activity embassadors, active at any age, program, launch, victorian health promotion foundation, exercise demonstration, arthritis update, 1990, victorian labor party, politician

The book was written by David Thomas, with the support of project team members Gerald Jenzen and Clare Gervasoni. Neville Oddie, GGNephew fd James Oddie, launched the book. The book celebrates 150 years of philanthropy. Colour photograph of four people at the launch of the Book 'Ballarat Old Colonists' held at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. Left to right: David Thomas (writer), Neville Oddie., Clare Gervasoni, Gerald Jenzen.neville oddie, david thomas, gerald jenzen, clare gervasoni, old colonists' association ballarat

On reverse: Tiros II Launch Sequencealan gardiner collection, space industry, 1960, satellite, tiros ii

Stawell West Ladies Book Launch at Pleasant Creek Court House in c 2004 Series of photographs. Photo 1). Jim Melbourne, Cynthia Bodey & Keith Haymes. Photo 2). Author Jim Melbourne signing copies. Photo 3). Ron & Wendy Maddocks, Pat Boag, Marg Rasche. Betty Smith & Dawn Miller. Photo 4). Ron & Wendy, Pat, Marg, Betty & Alan Miller, Marie van Leeuwen (standing), Keith & Elwyn Haymes. Photo 5). Seven of the above mentioned people. Photo 6). Elwyn, Hazel Smith, Lorna Keller & Heathe Wood visitor & sister of Lorna. Photo 7). Ten of Previously noted people. Photo 8). Heather, Elaine McCracken, Mary Kent, Irene McDonald (standing) & Marg McIntosh. The appears to be 2 photos listed in the catalogue worksheet but not in the photo album. A series of 6 colour photographs of a book launch of Stawell West Ladies Axillary History 1957 to 2003. The book launch was held on 19th April 2004 at Pleasant Creek Court House. c 2004. In the Museum catalogue worksheet there is reference to 8 photos and only 6 are in the Album. stawell

A photo of an elderly lady Hazel McKean, who is a World War One widow, with President Tom Butcher and ABC journalist Tim Lane at a function at Legacy House, including a lunch. From the Post-It note it is the launch of Badge Week in 1998. With other photos of the event (see also 00747 and 00748).A record of a function at Legacy House in 1998. Colour photo of World War One widow, Hazel McKean at Legacy house.Printing on the back "75th anniversary, legacy promotion, legacy appeal

Photograph taken to record the launching of Donovan Joynt VC's autobiography, Breaking the Road for the Rest (see Cat. No. 01353). The Legacy torch on the wall behind indicates that the launch took place at Legacy House in Swanston Street, and is confirmed in the text of the newspaper cutting. The cutting also records the fact that Joynt was then the oldest surviving member of Melbourne Legacy. A further newspaper cutting by Geoffrey Hutton reviews the book in detail.A record that the Governor of Victoria launched the book is an indication of the high profile of both Joynt and Melbourne Legacy.Black and white photo of L/- Donovan Joynt and Governor WinnekeOn back of photo: 'MELBOURNE LEGACY' stamped in purple. '19.3.79' written in blue biro 'The Governor Henry Winneke launching Donovan Joynt's book Breaking the Road for the Rest' in green biro On newspaper cutting: 'L11' in blue biro donovan joynt, biography

Bill Newcomen and his wife Wendy relaxing aboard their yacht Harmony moored on the Gippsland Lakes Victoria. Also a coulour photograph of Wyanga Winery fibreglass tourist launch passing under the North Arm Bridge 04305.1 10 x 15 cm. 1999Colour photograph of Bill Newcomen and his wife Wendy relaxing aboard their yacht Harmony moored on the Gippsland Lakes Victoria. Also a coulour photograph of Wyanga Winery fibreglass tourist launch passing under the North Arm Bridge 1999jetties, waterways

Set of three documents associated with the launch of the Golden City Paddle steamer on 7/11/2013 by the Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society. .1 - Official Launch program .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, "Golden City rises from the ashes to paddle on lake again" .3 - Photocopy of a launch poster thanking the public and sponsors and giving the date of the launch.trams, tramways, golden city, lake wendouree, paddle steamer

Launch Briefing Notes City of Ringwood Staff 1993

Hubert Oppermanwas part of the launch of the 'Plains of Promise' book local identities, misc.

Coloured Photo of Launch of Diane Sydenham's Book 'Windows on Nunawading'.sydenham, diane.windows on nunawading, gray, bill, fry, judith, nunawading historical society

Coloured Photo of Launch of Diane Sydenham's Book 'Windows on Nunawading'sydenham, diane.windows on nunawading, gray, bill, nunawading historical society

Coloured Photo of Launch of Diane Sydenham's Book 'Windows on Nunawading'.sydenham, diane.windows on nunawading

A function at Legacy House, the guest speaker appears to be Normie Rowe and Bruce Ruxton also was a guest. It could have been the launch of Badge Week in 1999. (See also 00729). 00730.1 President Graham Riches, Normie Rowe (a singer and Vietnam veteran) and Terry Walsh. 00730.2 Ray Ward, Peter Lawrence, Colin Bannister and Kempson Mayberry. 00730.3 George Logan, unknown and Bruce Ruxton (State President R.S.L.).A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion

National Party Launch and talk on upgrading Police Station L to R Philip Davis MTC, Pat McNamara deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, David Treasure Contesting Gippsland East, Peter Ryan MLA Peter Hall Contesting Gippsland Province Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of National Party Launch and talk on upgrading Police Station L to R Philip Davis MTC, Pat McNamara deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, David Treasure Contesting Gippsland East, Peter Ryan MLA Peter Hall Contesting Gippsland Province Lakes Entrance Victoriapolice, community services, politicians

Digital images from the launch of the book 'Church on the Hill' at St Brigid's Crossleyst brigid's crossley, st brigid's, catholic church, catholic, church, religion, centenary, celebrations, 100, anniversary, commemoration, school, history, publication, church on the hill

Black and white photograph of Tourist Launch on the Tambo River at Tambo Upper Victoriawaterways, rivers, tourism