Articles include the decision to add a talking book collection to the library, including sponsorship for players, a survey conducted into reading habits of blind people, former Chief Cataloguer at State Library has volunteered to undertake reclassification work, highest number of Braille volumes produced this year than ever done previously in 77 years of operation, four Braille Proficiency Certificates awarded, resignation of Joan Armytage, new fire service installed, Christmas card sales boomed but rents from hall fell due to stricter control over late night functions.25 pages of text with drawingsbraille library of victoria, corporation records

Articles include the addition of a talking book service to the library, 50 years of service celebrations for Alice McClelland, a talking book funds sub-committee has been convened, a planning sub-committee has also been created to evaluate the future needs of the Library in the next 5-10 years, and the Reservoir, Altona, Sixty-Niners and Benalla Auxiliaries continue to raise funds.25 pages of text with drawingsbraille library of victoria, corporation records

President's overview of the year including: the sadness of retiring dogs, opposition by the Hard Headed Group to the approved application for use of 12-12a and 18 Thanet Street as places of instruction, extra work required by an FOI application, lack of suitable puppies experienced, welcome back to Mrs Chandler, Michael Riley and Russell Wills, and farewell to Ralph Church and Margaret McDonald, closure of hostel at 384 Wattletree Road due to lack of ability to staff, life governorships awarded to Marianne and Brian Davenport, resignation of Sir Rammond Garrett and death of Hon. T.W. Mitchell, both Foundation Members. Articles on the Kurzweil Reading Machine, Queensland branch report, tribute to Tilly Aston, article from The Age on how Seeing Eye dogs have helped James Allerdyce and Ansett ANA worker Judith Barczak fundraising to pay for a dog.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

President's overview of the year including: the beginnings of the school at Wonga Park, Arthur McKay being the first person to receive a dog, the scarcity of funds after training the first dog and the joy of receiving the first substantial donation from the Sunshine Foundation Trust, opposition from some quarters, Kim Gration and Dennis Gration involvement with the school, the work of Pat Mallaney in Tasmania, support and assistance from vet Dr Rowan Blogg, opening the activity centre in 1962, seeing eye dog trainer Judy Oakenfell, the sale of Wonga Park and transfer to Malvern, threats to dismiss Harold Gration working due to involvement with the school, overview of growth of Queensland branch, working with Jeff Mowat who developed the Mowatt sensor, training of people around Australia and from New Zealand, return of 'Stacey' from Singapore due to not being accepted on public transport, restaurants, etc, diverse age range of people trained, less people volunteering, loss of 3 auxiliaries due to lack of members, and opening of shop and welfare centre in Cairns.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

Report from individuals and agencies forming the Illawarra Community Centre, including: the commencement of Telephone Support Program co-ordinated by Margaret Pinder, retirement of Dr Gordon Ames, Jack Tute, Ingrid Borgert and Ray Matthews, appointment of a Diabetes Health Educator, extension of some services to Colac, closure of Belmont Monday Group, introduction of Telelink and Companion Visiting and closure of the Illawarra Troupers after 13 years of performances. 1 volume of printed materialassociation for the blind, illawarra community centre

Report from individuals and agencies forming the Illawarra Community Centre, including: the retirement of Flo Dodge and Joyce Lake, awarding of 32 Tilly Aston awards for 15 year or more voluntary service, the 'Illawarra Tigers' Day Centre bowlers winning the State Blind Indoor Biased Bowls Competition, telephone support groups established in Colac and Portarlington, and involvement in a local Taxi Driver training day with other agencies, running a successful 'Banking and Budgeting Program' with Gordon Technical College.1 volume of printed materialassociation for the blind, illawarra community centre

Report from individuals and agencies forming the Illawarra Community Centre, including: the fire that damaged the upper level of the building on May 14th 1992, providing services to over 2000 in the Geelong region, local newspaper La Piazetta is now available on tape, and a group of clients are helping the Home Tutor Scheme by providing voluntary conversational English,.1 volume of printed materialassociation for the blind, illawarra community centre

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

Report on the combined efforts of RVIB Auxiliaries2 x A4 sheets stapled and foldedroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

Financial report for the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales for the financial year ending 30 June 2001.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records

Overview of events that occurred in 1965-6 : celebration of the 100th year since establishment, development of a language laboratory, 600 talking book readers now use the library, discontinuation of millet broom making and focus on mat making, brush making and packaging and assembly work.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind

Overview of events that occurred in 1963-4 : six children in residence at Deaf-Blind unit, a Residential Rehabilitation Centre for blind adults was opened and has catered for more than 20 clients, visit from Dr Richard Hoover, school children have participated in camps, visiting a Russian whaling ship and a poultry farm, and performing in a radio program, 10 students gained Honours in pianoforte AMEB, and one former student graduated with a Bachelor of Law from Melbourne University. Everton Soccer team visited the school, Swish was introduced and APEX adopted talking books as it's Association Service.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind

Events that occurred during the year : further expansion of nursery with 3 children under the age of 3 admitted, first Aboriginal child (Alexander Marks) was admitted, children gained 23 swimming certificates, some Scouts met Lady Baden Powell, Board approved revised sketch plans for 42 acre site at Box Hill, doubling of Talking Book Library service with additional 60 machines purchased at a subsidised cost courtesy of the Nuffield Foundation, Alberta Tutton is taking a break from Auxiliary President duties with J. A. Duncan filling the temporary vacancy, thanks to Mabel Nelson for acting as accompaniste to concert artists, resignation of Alban Whitehead as a Country Concert Party manager and appointment of Denis Bandel in the position, outgoing Council member Cr. W.J. Wrens was recognised as Companion of the Order of the British Empire, and Captain Semmens and crew of 'Triaster' provided play equipment for playground. Dick Sutcliffe led the blind orchestra as it played 'There'll Always Be An England" as Queen Mother drove by the Institute and stopped when she saw the crowd of blind children and workers waiting for her, accepting a bouquet of gardenias from Margaret Oliphant.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind

Events that occurred during the year : through the kindness of 3KZ and Institute will participate in the proceeds of the Carols by Candlelight festival and the 3KZ Christmas Day Appeal, 5000 pounds received from the Estate of the late Mrs A.B. Potter, Country Concert Party managed by Alf Broadway and led by Dick Sutcliffe raised over 9000 pounds, Harry E Finlayson has returned has Headmaster, the Girl Guides company and Scout Troop are ably led by Alma Cockerill and John Dammon respectively, and Cubs by Emily Bombardieri, a past student has received his degree and will take up a position as a teacher in a sighted school, complete reconstruction of the pipe organ was achieved (with a brief history of past events), the Board was able to make a contribution to recent Interstate Carnival conducted by the Australian Council of Blind Cricketers, and the relatively new sport of Football, with an visit of the Victorian team to their New South Wales counterparts, Harry Lloyd is conducting carpentry classes, Mr F Nixon continues to operate the Kiosk, new pupils continue to join the piano turning courses run by Harry Andrew, the retirement of S.W. Hedger after 32 years of service and appointment of K.R. Bunn as Chief Executive Officer.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind

Financial report for the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales for the financial year ending 30 June 2000.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records

From Roger Skien Collection.Good condition

Report Booklet published for use to be presented to members at the AGM 7/12/1992 at Carlton Social ClubDocuments Clubs Financial Position

Includes board members (with photos), club chronology, photos of football action and social functions.Soft cover fold out. 32p + 8 page financial report

Includes board members (with photos), club awards and reports, photos of football action. From Roger Skien Collection.Print booklet 62 pages

Large book with girl in brown dress feeding pigeons on front cover. Has decorated endpapers. One colour illustration.fictionContains a number of short stories written by different authors.children's books, annuals, fiction

A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to legatees when he was reconfirmed as President for a second year. He mentions a guest speaker Les Carlyon. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that presidential terms had increased to 2 years.Print out x 1 page of a speech given by President Bill Rogers at a legatee luncheon in 2007.presidents lunch, bill rogers

A colour slide of a demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1958. Girls in marching outfits and Australian flags. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall.Colour slide of girls in a Demonstration with Australian flags, in a cardboard mount.Handwritten on front 'Demo 1958' in blue pen and imprinted '5' in red ink.girls classes, dance, marching