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Administrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1982, 1982
Minutes of the fourth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.20 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, guide dogs for the blind association victoria, jennifer gordon, jennie lawrey, val whitehead, villa maria society, greg cooper, hugh jeffrey, national federation of blind citizens, peter barilla, graeme rule, phyllis gration, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1983, 1983
Minutes of the fifth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.26 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, kathleen buchannan, graeme rule, jan kerr, val whitehead, harold gration, national federation of blind citizens, royal guide dogs for the blind association, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, ross johnstone, villa maria society, mark jones, national guide dogs mobility training centre, camille wilkins, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1984, 1984
Minutes of the sixth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.25 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, val whitehead, harold gration, royal guide dogs for the blind association, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, ross johnstone, villa maria society, mark jones, camille wilkins, sue fraser, bob gregory, sue hardy, chris anderson, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1985, 1985
Minutes of the seventh White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.33 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, val whitehead, harold gration, national federation of blind citizens, royal guide dogs for the blind association, ross johnstone, villa maria society, camille wilkins, sue fraser, iris whittaker, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1986, 1986
Minutes of the eighth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington. This file also includes minutes from a meeting of the Australian National Council of and for the Blind, which Mr Sitlington attended in his role as chair.39 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, australian national council of and for the blind, harold gration, national federation of blind citizens, royal guide dogs for the blind association, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, ross johnstone, villa maria society, camille wilkins, iris whittaker, dr t davidson, john cook, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind, e.e. (ted) petersen -
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Letter - Text, [Various letters on White Cane Day 1990], 1990
Various letters of acknowledgement and support for White Cane Day in 1990, written by then Queensland Premier Wayne Goss, Australian Prime Minster Bob Hawke, Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson, Queensland White Cane Committee and a Media News release from RVIB,6 typed letters from various people and to the mediaroyal victorian institute for the blind, queensland white cane day committee, white cane day, wayne goss, bob hawke, sallyanne atkinson -
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Letter - Text, White Cane Day [information sheet]
Brief information sheet produced by the White Cane Day committee, comprising of representatives from various organisations. It gives a brief history of the day and the committee that was formed to celebrate this.1 typed page on white paperwhite cane day, advertising -
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Document - Text, Royal Blind Society vision and mission
The vision and mission of the Royal Blind Society.1 A4 cream coloured page with maroon writingMaroon coloured frame around pageroyal blind society of new south wales, office equipment -
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Certificate - Text, QCCI certificate of membership, 2/11/1993
Certificate of membership of the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Queensland Foundation for Blind People Inc.1 A4 sized page for certificatequeensland foundation for blind people, awards -
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Certificate - Text, Certificate of Registration of a Workplace
Two certificates of registration of a workplace for the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland at 34 Cleveland St, Stones Corner, QLD, 4120 for the periods ending 31 January 2001 and 2002. Black writing on white paper with QLD government logoroyal blind foundation of queensland, awards -
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Document - Text, Rifle Club papers, 1966-2003
A collection of papers made by Betty Williamson for a presentation at RVIB, and includes newspaper articles as well as a potted history of the Club. In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. The club had many successful years, competing against teams from Canada and New Zealand in 1968, and had the support of ICIANZ which provided them with free munitions as well as teams to compete against. In 1977, George Glover passed away and some of the skills required for maintenance of the equipment was lost, however the club continued until the late 1980's/early 1990s.1 folder of papers and pennantsrvib rifle club, george glover -
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Document - Text, Blind Lawn Bowls papers
This collection of papers provides various information on blind bowls and the charity work undertaken by the Mentone Bowls club. In 1980, Clarrie Hoppitt attended a demonstration at his local club and was so impressed, that he offered his services to help teach blind people to play lawn bowls. This enthusiasm was shared by his wife Grace and together they travelled to Perth and other places to teach as outlined in both the newspaper article and Grace's recollection in this file. Grace's involvement in the 1981 World Blind Bowls Tournament held in Leicester is demonstrated in the programme, alongside the signatures that were collected from the players, coaches and helpers. Also included is a menu from the British Airways flight taken to the tournament, which was signed by the crew, and Clarrie Hoppitt's copy of 'To Teach a Blind Person to Play Bowls'. Additionally there is a photograph of Grace in her Australian team uniform, taken outside a house. in 1959, Albert Henry established the NABA (firstly in jest in response to a unfulfilling game of bowls, then as a charity organisation). All monies were to be directed to sick children, and the Blinded Babies fund received a good proportion of this. Over time the NABA raised $34, 683 during over 20 years of operation (1963-1982) and became a definable part of the Mentone Bowls club.Various loose papers including a newspaper article, 1981 World Blind Bowls Tournament programme, British Airways flight menu signed by the crew for the Blind Bowls team, a photograph and a history of the NABAmentone bowls club, clarrie hoppitt, grace hoppitt, royal blind society of new south wales, albert henry -
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Booklet - Text, Orbit: Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind staff newsletter, 1989-2000
The RVIB staff newsletter was produced to keep staff members informed of what was occuring around the RVIB. It contains articles on events, courses and individual staff members and volunteers, as well as reproductions of newspaper articles about RVIB, poems, artwork, jokes and stories from RVIB staff. Title was produced monthly, with the occasional bi-monthly issue, later reducing over time. 1 v. in various pagingsAlso subtitled: RVIB Staff newsletter and RVIB Staff news and viewsroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
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Booklet - Text, The eye: keeping you in the loop, 2001-2004
The RVIB staff newsletter was produced to keep staff members informed of what was occuring around the RVIB. It contains articles on events, courses and information on various individual staff members and volunteers. Title was produced monthly until it's conclusion. 1 v. in various pagingsAlso subtitled: RVIB Staff newsletter royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
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Booklet - Text, Auxiliary newsletter: Out and About, 1988-2005
Out and About was produced to keep RVIB auxiliaries informed of news, activities and events that occured across the state, and to recognise individual auxiliaries and their members undertaking the valuable work of raising funds for RVIB. Produced six times a year, changing to monthly and possibly quarterly. A photocopied issue of the original 1956 newsletter is included. 1 v. in various pagingsAlso titled: RVIB Auxiliary newsletterroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries -
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Booklet - Text, RVIB Volunteer newsletter, 1994-2005
Volunteers for RVIB were kept informed about programs, activities and opportunities within the larger organisation via the RVIB Volunteer Update. 1 volume of printed pagesAlso titled: RVIB Volunteer update.royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
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Booklet - Text, RVIB News, 1985-2005
Produced to help the RVIB connect with donors and supporters, the RVIB news provided a brief summary of programs, activities and celebrations at RVIB. Individual client stories were included, as well as the impact various initiatives had on the lives of clients. Produced irregularly.1 v. in various pagingsroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
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Booklet - Text, The RVIB Talking Newspaper newspaper, 1992-1998
To enhance communication between RVIB head office and the various talking newspaper sites around Victoria, a newsletter was established. Articles from on technical issues, information sessions, what newspapers were being recorded and profiles of clients were distributed to keep the group informed.1 v. (in various pagings)royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
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Administrative record - Text, RPH minute book, 1979-1983
Minutes relating to the formation and running of the Radio for the Print Handicapped Co-operative Limited directors meetings. The agenda included attendees, reports, financial statements and correspondence, and covered areas of establishing a structure, programming, technical needs, resourcing and the running of the station. 2 volumes of typed minutes glued to pagesassociation for the blind, 3rph -
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Document - Text, The White Cane Day: a brief history
A brief history of White Cane day outlining the use of the white cane in the United States and Australia.1 page typed sheet of informationwhite cane day, advertising -
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Pamphlet - Text, Do you know what this is?
A leaflet produced to raise awareness of white canes. On the front a man's hand holds a white cane. Inside the leaflet reads "Bear in mind the white cane is a symbol of the visually handicapped" and was produced by the White Cane Committee, 247 Vulture Street, South Brisbane, Q, 4101.1 page with illustration of white caneIllustration of a hand holding a white cane on the front pagewhite cane day, advertising -
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Text, Association for the Blind General Committee minutes from 28/2/1972 to 25/2/1974, 1972-1974
Held at the office of the Association for the Blind, these minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, accounts, bequests, reports, matters arising from reports, Life Governors, general business and the date of the next meeting. This included 72 referrals waiting for a first visit and being unble to cope due to present capacity (p.3), the election of Mr J.O. Wicking to be the President of the Association (p.60), and consideration given to training a female mobility instructor thus changing the policy of only employing men for this role (p.82).1 paper registerassociation for the blind -
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Text, Association for the Blind General Committee minutes from 25/3/1974 to 26/4/1976, 1974-1976
Held at the office of the Association for the Blind, these minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, confirmation of minutes, reports, matters arising from reports, recommendations, general business and the date of the next meeting. This included the appointment of a finance sub-committee, funding for the Access Radio committee, and a television commercial produced and sent to Channel 7. 1 paper registerassociation for the blind -
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Text, Association for the Blind General Committee minutes from 31/5/1976 to 29/10/1979, 1976-1979
Held at the office of the Association for the Blind, these minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, confirmation of minutes, reports, matters arising from reports, recommendations, general business and the date of the next meeting. This included a renovation to provide offices at 21 New Street so that more beds could be added to Elanora, establishment of the John Wilson Award, and acceptance of the recommendation that the Association be a resource centre for small self-help groups. 1 paper registerassociation for the blind -
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Text, Association for the Blind Financial members meeting minutes from 19/7/1968 to 18/8/1972, 1968-1972
Minutes of the Blind Financial Members meetings held at the office of the Association for the Blind, these contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, obituaries, reports, general business and the date of the next meeting. This included the donation of an organ to the Brighton Home by Sir Hubert Opperman, Uncle Arthur's Club for elderly people at Kooyong, and the activities of the Housewives Club. 1 paper registerassociation for the blind -
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Text, Letters to Mrs P Amery, 1941-1954
Various letters written to Mrs P Amery of 11 Maury Road, Chelsea during her role as the Honorary Secretary for the Chelsea RVIB Auxiliary. Correspondence between Head Office and the Auxiliaries (who provided a lifeline of donations) was a crucial way to maintaining a good relationship, providing support and acknowledgement for the hard work undertaken by volunteers. A summary of these letters is listed below: 1939 - Appreciation for holding the role as Honorary Secretary. 1941 - Congratulations on appointment as secretary to the RVIB Chelsea Auxiliary. 1944 - Congratulations on re-election as Honorary Secretary 1952 - Acknowledgement of unselfish and valued service upon her retirement of the Secretary role. 1954 - Acknowledgement of service upon her retirement on behalf of the President and Committee members of the Chelsea auxiliary5 letters from the RVIB to Mrs P AmeryVarious illustrations based upon the letterhead used at the timeroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Letter to a Life Member (1931), 9 February 1931
Letter to an unidentified Life Member asking for assistance in organising fundraising events to support Special Blind Appeal. The letter continues on to a second page, however this is missing. This is an example of a joint appeal between the RVIB and the AAFB, who usually preferred to work independently.1 photocopied letterTop left hand corner is a lighthouse with the words 'Education and Maintenance of Blind Children, Industrial Professional Training Etc of Blind Adults, Homes Etc for Aged and Infirm Blind' written on the tower. The light that shines towards a female child and an adult male who are both wearing blindfolds, contains the wording 'Special 50,000 (pound) appeal for the Blind Children & Adults of Victoria". To immediate left of the people is written "Blind/and seeking the light/your generous donation will help them find it'. To the right of the rocks upon the which the lighthouse stands "Kindly address donations Hon. Treas. of Blind Appeal, The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Cr. Harold Luxton M.L.A., Town Hall, Melbourne". Underneath the lighthouse against the left edge of the paper "Institutes participating in this appeal - The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind and the Association for the Advancement of the Blind - these organisations care for the blind of Victoria from the cradle to the grave. Please address all correspondence S.W,. Hedger, Secretary Blind Appeal, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, St Kilda Road, Prahran, S.1. Vic, Phone W 6500. Blind Appeal Enquiry Office: Nicholas Building, 5th Floor Swanston Street, Melbourne, Phone F 6418."royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB 125th anniversary greetings from Melbourne Lord Mayor Richard Wynne, 1991
A undated letter sending offering congratulations and future success to the RVIB on behalf of the Lord Mayor of Melbourne on the occasion of the RVIB's 125th anniversary in 1991. Signed by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Richard Wynne.1 letter from the Melbourne Lord MayorSeal of the Lord Mayor Melbourne, with two ribbons, is affixed to the bottom right hand corner The Crest of the Melbourne Lord Mayor's Office in the top centre of the page.royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Disability Friendly recognition program, 27 November 2002
Certificate reads "Disability Friendly Recognition Program. RVIB Employment Services is acknowledged as disability friendly." Signed by the CEO, Diversity@Work (illegible), dated 27th November, 2002.1 certificateroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Certificate of eligibility awarded by Adult Education in the Community, 12 March 2004
Certificate reads "This is to certify that Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Inc is eligible to apply for funds administered by Central Western Metropolitan Regional Council of Adult, Community and Further Education. Signed by the Regional Director (illegible), dated 12th March, 2004.1 certificateroyal victorian institute for the blind