The travel pass was used by Victorian Railways to ascertain that the bearer was indeed a blind person and entitled to free travel. This example was numbered 1741 and was issued in the name of Mr N.L. Walker. It outlines that the pass is used by a blind person for free travel on suburban journeys and half price fares on country or intersystem journeys.1 rectangular travel pass with red cloth cover and black textvictorian railways, association for the blind

The Federation Markers project, jointly funded by the Commonwealth Government and Stonnington Council, was intended to commemorate the centenary of Federation by means of a series of plaques to be erected around the municipality. Following public consultation, 50 historically significant themes were identified On the 7th April 1928 this playing field was inaugurated as the world's first permanent sports ground for blind cricketers when the first ball was bowled at a competition between the Victorian Blind Cricket Association and interstate teams. Mr William Paterson, a volunteer worker and advocate for blind people for over 60 years, was instrumental in acquiring and developing this sports ground and clubhouse on behalf of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind (now called Vision Australia Foundation). - text copied and edited from Stonnington History Centre record, accessed 26/5/2022.1 plastic sign with images and wordingvictorian blind cricket association, association for the blind, william paterson

The Children's Cottages at Kew were first opened in 1887 as the "Idiot Ward" of Kew Asylum. Located on the asylum's grounds, the children's cottages were established to provide separate accommodation for child inmates who had previously been housed with adult patients. Although the Cottages only admitted children as patients, many of those children remained in residence at the Cottages as adults. The function of the institution was to provide accommodation and educational instruction for intellectually disabled children. Some Wards of the State and other various "difficult" children were also admitted.Shortly after opening, the Idiot Ward began functioning separately from the Kew Lunatic Asylum, and became known as the Kew Idiot Asylum from 1887 until c.1929. From 1929 they have been known as the "Children's Cottages, Kew" or alternatively "Kew Cottages Training Centre". The institution was finally closed in July 2008. [Source: Wikipedia, 2016]Framed photograph, forming part of the Kew Cottages collection, donated by Dr Cliff Judge in 1993. Dr. Judge was a consultant psychiatrist at the cottages for 14 years, as well as an author and vocal advocate for the intellectually disabled and their families."Kew Cottages - Outside Old Ward 12. Outside old Ward 12 (now Unit 10). The persons first, second and fourth from the left were blind."kew cottages, dr cliff judge, kew cottages historical society 1987-1993

To identify AFB board members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'Board Member' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by John Wicking. 1 plastic name badge with AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

This agreement between the Association for Advancement the Blind and Trustees (namely William Henry Paterson, George Arnot Maxwell and Bertram Grosbie Goold) lays out the terms and conditions surrounding the Association's access and usage of the Kooyong Clubhouse for the Blind and Cricket Oval. The agreement is Dated 19th July, 1926, and is signed by the three Trustees. 2 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the advancement of the blind, william paterson, george maxwell, bertram goold, kooyong club house

To identify AFB General Committee members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'General Committee' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with black writing on white background and AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

To identify AFB staff, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Assocation for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'H.M. Lightfoot Centre' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with white background and black writingassociation for the blind, badges

Private Elmer Glew was an original ANZAC who was blinded at Gallipoli in World War 1Item belonged to an original ANZAC from the districtA wooden base with brass implementsPresented to Private E Glew by the Victorian Association of Braille Writers 17th November 1917anzac, gallipoli, braille, grew, dingley village

Used by police in Trentham to test prospective drivers for colour blindness as part of licence testing.Relates to history of police presence in Trentham.perspex squares. coloured red, green, orangepolice

Commemorative plaque for the longest superintendent at the Queensland Blind, Deaf and Dumb Institution in Dutton Park.Metal board with black writingIsaac Dickson Superintendent 1888-1932queensland blind, deaf and dumb institution, nameplates

Turning of the first sod for the Association for the Blind's Ballarat home for the elderly, later known as Kelaston.1 x black and white photographassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Certificate for the Association of the Blind Inc as being a public company on and from the 19th June 1990.1 white page of computer printingassociation for the blind, corporation records

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

Certificate of membership of the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland Inc.1 A4 sized page for certificateawards, royal blind foundation of queensland

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Financial information for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, presented as an appendix to the annual report of the institution.1 printed volume of financial information for the RVIBroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports