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Vision Australia
Image, June 1981
Playing lawn bowls at Kelaston.1 x B/W photographJune 1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1984
Grounds at Kelaston Community Day Hospital.1 x col. photograph1984association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, Feb 7, 1985
Welfare worker Lilian Dethridge was farewelled and her contribution recognised on February 7, 1985. Presentations were made by Mr John Conaughton (Chairman of the Committee of Management), Mr Foley (administrative officer when Mrs Dethridge began), Mrs Tweedie (a painting) and cook Mrs Venville (flowers).5 x col. photographsFebruary 7 1985 Lilian's farewellassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 60th Anniversary of Kelaston Auxiliary, 1985
In 1985 the Kelaston Auxiliary celebrated it's 60th anniversary. A special event was held at Kelaston, with Mrs Di Jones congratulating Mrs Hamill (the oldest past auxiliary member), who later cut a cake marking the event.3 x coloured photographs of people enjoying the anniversary celebration1985 Auxiliary's 60th anniversaryassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), diana jones -
Vision Australia
Image, 1981
Ladies from Learmonth organisations hand a cheque to Mr Derek Gardiner, chairman of the 1981 'Reach Out' appeal.1 x B/W photograph11981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Jenny Haynes receives a cheque from Charmaine Clarke, November 1995
Committee member Jenny Haynes receives a cheque from Charmaine Clarke, donating $1200 from a charity ride.1 x colour photograph of two women during a cheque presentationassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), jenny haynes, charmaine clarke -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Kelaston: Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClune, June 1996
Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClune, Kelaston volunteers who have contributed 103 years of service between them.1 x col photograph of Chairman Rob Jones with Avenal & Evelyn McClune,association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, circa early 2000's
Vision Australia Foundation volunteer Edna Allen. Dianne Kerr (right), unidentified female and Edna Allen (left)2 x col. photographdianne kerr, ballarat office -
Vision Australia
Image, 1979
Sir Henry Bolte and the audience at the opening of the day centre at Kelaston, the Association for the Blind's home in Ballarat.2 x B/W photographsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), sir henry bolte -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, AFB Kelaston home photographs taken by Ballarat Courier
Local newspaper photographs taken at the Association for the Blind's Kelaston home in Ballarat. 044 - View of the Kelaston sign and grounds in Howitt Street. 045 - Mr Roy King presented with a plaque in honour of his service. 046 - L to R: Lynne Klien, two residents, Mona Dynon, Laurie Hay (day centre coordinator) upon the occasion of Laurie's retirement. 052 - L to R: Ruby Blake, Don Dunstan (manager of Kelaston) and another nursing home resident. 054 - L to R: unknown, Dianne Kerr, Bob de Little and a visitor look on in the craft room.5 x B/W photographs of Kelaston nursing homeassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), dianne kerr -
Vision Australia
Image, 1986
Sister Pat Parker during the lunchtime break at Bairnsdale, on a day centre trip to Lakes Entrance.1 x col. photographsister pat parker, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1983-1985
Occupational therapist Jill Bothe during her time with the Association for the Blind. 058 - July 18, 1983 opening of the Low Vision Clinic & Day Centre Extension. Jill Bothe with a display of items. 069 - Mrs Jill Bothe displays her gifts at her farewell in 1985. 078 - Jill Bothe and an unknown person in 1983 at hydrotherapy.3 x col. photographskelaston home (ballarat), jill bothe -
Vision Australia
Image, 1988
The last day for Mrs Kathleen Reynolds, Director of Nursing at Kelaston Nursing home.1 x col. photographkelaston home (ballarat), kathleen reynolds -
Vision Australia
Image, 1982
Kelaston Nursing home resident, Mrs Alexander, enjoying lunch in the garden.1 x col. photographkelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Kelaston 21st birthday celebrations, 1988
In 1988, 21st birthday celebrations were held for Kelaston. 066 - Mrs Patsy Stidwill (housekeeper), Fran Dick (activities organiser), Mrs Hunter (craft instructor) and Chris Davies (receptionist). 068 - Don Dunstan (manager) and Lillian Dethridge (social worker)2 x colour photographs of people at Kelaston 21st birthday celebrationskelaston home (ballarat), patsy stidwill, fran dick, chris davies, don dunstan, lillian dethridge -
Vision Australia
Image, 1982-83
Destruction of existing building during day centre extension. 081 - Bob Smith and John Wonish, maintenance staff.5 x col. photographskelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
Image, 1983
Mrs Laurie Hay (right) looks on while Mrs Doris Brereton congratulates a Queen Elizabeth Geriatric Centre bowler.1 x col. photographkelaston home (ballarat) -
Vision Australia
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039 - Rex Hollioake, appeal chairman, shows Minister for Health Rob Knowles and another man the plans for a redeveloped Kelaston. 043 - Minister for Health Rob Knowles with Terry Fraser, Kelaston manager, and John Cook, Association for the Blind CEO.2 x col. photographskelaston home (ballarat), john cook, rex hollioake, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Kelaston Centenary appeal donations in Ballarat, June 1995
041 - Gift of a table to Tinker for $100,000 donation from Werdouna Charitable Fund. L to R: Peter Duffy (manager Australian Timber), Vern Robson (Chief Commissioner, City of Ballarat) and Rex Hollioake (appeal chairman). 042 - Donation of $100,000 from the Timber Charitable Fund to the Kelaston Centenary Appeal. L to R: Clark Chester, Hugh Morrow, Neil Titheridge, Peter Duffy, Rex Hollioake and Jim Selkirk.2 x coloured photographs of men in suitskelaston home (ballarat), rex hollioake, association for the blind, peter duffy, vern robson, clarke chester, hugh morrow, neil titheridge, jim selkirk -
Vision Australia
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Front of the Day Centre attached to Kelaston nursing home.1 x col. photographkelaston home (ballarat), vision australia foundation -
Vision Australia
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Ballarat Courier (?) article on knitted donations for Chernobyl children from residents at the Kelaston Nursing Home and Day Centre.1 x newspaper articlekelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind -
Vision Australia
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Photo of Sister Pat Parker accepting a cheque from children of the Browns Hill Primary School.1 photocopy of a picture with descriptionkelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind, sister pat parker -
Vision Australia
Object, Reversi, 19
A strategy board game invented in England in the 1880's, it involves placing coloured discs in lines and capturing (or flipping) opponent discs that stand in the way. Sold these days under the name 'Othello' (which links the changing relationship between discs to the Shakespearian play), the red side of the disc is smooth and the white is ridged. RNIB Catalogue no. 9434. 1 wooden box with 64 red/white reversible pieces recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Object, Patience board, 19
This wooden board has two differently designed sides: one with four strips running the length of the board and the other with seven strips of wood running across the width of the board. These strips and various ridges around the edge and in the 'lanes' assist players as they play card games. The attached booklets describe the sides as Squares (4 strips) or Streets (7 strips), which could be used to play a variety of card games described. On the Squares side: Carpet, Count Nogo, Frames and Poker Patience and on the Streets side: Triangles and Henley could be played in addition to the traditional game of Patience. The board was designed to be used with a distinct sized card (RNIB no. 9087) that could fit between the strips. Wooden board with card dividers with accompanying printed and braille booklet. recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Object, Piatnik Opti Large Index Bridge cards, 1960-2005
A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with large print numbers and suit types. Playing cards with red and white design with numbers and suit in large print in paper packet. recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Object, Playing cards with large print, 1980-2000
A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with large print numbers and suit types. Playing cards with William Grant's Scotch Whiskey printed on back and numbers and suit in large print in paper packet. recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Object, Aviator playing cards with large print, 1927-1995
A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with large print numbers and suit types. A fact card is included about the death of Wild Bill Hickok during a game of poker. The Aviator brand of cards was released just after the first trans-Atlantic flight in commemoration of the crossing. Playing cards with with red and white design with numbers and suit in large print in paper packet. recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Object, Piatnik Giant Index Supreme Poker Size playing cards, 1960-2005
A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with large print numbers and suit types. Playing cards with black and white design with numbers and suit in large print in paper packet. recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Object, Wooden dice and holder, 19
Wooden box with one end open holds three wooden dice with raised brass dots. The number 19 is written on the side of the holder. 3 wooden dice in a wooden box recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Object, Oversized rubber dice, 19
One pair of large print oversized dice. 1 pair of large print dice recreation equipment, games