On June 2, 1992 Tony Carr presented Elanora resident Jim Kibble with a plaque commemorating the anniversary of the battle. Also in attendance was Tony Thompson, a fellow Bullecourt veteran. A typed page providing an overview of both the battle and presentation is included. The plaque reads: Bullecourt 1917-1992 Sacred to the memory of the 10,000 members of the Australian Imperial Force who were killed and wounded in the two battles of Bullecourt, April - May 1917. And to the Australian dead and their comrades in arms who lie here forever in the soil of France. "Lest We Forget" (drawing of two flags and cairn memorial) "N'oublions Jamais Leur Sacrifice" This Monument was dedicated on Anzac Day, 25 April 1992 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Two Battles of Bullecourt April-May 19173 coloured photographs of Jim Kibble, Tony Thompson, Tony Carr and a plaque and 1 typed pageassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), jim kibble, tony thompson, tony carr

Doris Nothling, wearing a light coloured top with thick cord necklace and pendant, stand and look towards the camera as a macaw sits on her left shoulder. Possibly taken during a visit to Melbourne Zoo or a bird conservatory.1 b/w photographs of Doris Nothling and parrotassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), doris nothling

Doris Nothling sits on a multi-patterned couch, reading a Braille book whilst a retired guide dog sits by her legs.1 b/w photographs of Doris Nothling and dogDoris Nothling Elanora unit resident with 'retired' guide dogassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), doris nothling

Elanora resident Mrs Vera Monkhouse stands with the assistance from a nurse.1 b/w photographs of Vera Monkhouse and Elanora nurseElanora resident Mrs Vera Monkhouseassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), vera monkhouse

Elanora resident Withold (Vic) Nieman balancing a cup of tea and biscuit on his lap, as a woman leans towards him holding a small bottle.1 colour photograph and negative of Withold NiemanElanora resident Withold (Vic) Neiman 1995association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), withold nieman

Elanora resident Phyllis Pickford sitting outside on a sunny day, with a pen and notepad in front of her.1 colour photograph and negative of Phyllis PickfordMrs Phyllis Pickford, resident Elanora & 'prize winning author' 1987association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), phyllis pickford

An unnamed Elanora resident receives a carnation for his buttonhole from Nurse Poley.2 b/w photographs of unknown Elanora residentassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), nurse poley

An unnamed Elanora group listen to a man as he reads the Herald Sun newspaper to them.1 b/w photograph of unknown Elanora groupassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

An unnamed Elanora resident sits and looks to right of camera.1 b/w photograph of unknown Elanora groupassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

An unnamed woman sits outside with her hands patting a large dog. Closer to camera, and framing the woman with his arm and head, an unnamed man leans forward and puts his hand to his head.1 b/w photograph of two unknown peopleassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Two pairs of friends smile as they embrace each other. 2 b/w photographs of Elanora residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Two images of Elanora residents chatting and one of Myrtle Scoble assisting a resident from the dining room.3 colour photographs of Elanora residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), myrtle scoble

Various residents of Elanora with staff members. 1. Residents Ron Watt, Merle Herdhom (?) and Florence Pinner. 2. Merril Dunlop - Resident, Judy Hammer - Receptionist. 3. Judy Parker SEN, Ernie Clarke Resident. 4. Residents Singalong. 5. Singalong Group. Volunteer Piano Lillian Egan. 6. Woodburn Lodge Residents lunch.6 colour photographs of Elanora residents1. Residents Ron Watt, Merle Herdhom (?) and Florence Pinner. 2. Merril Dunlop - Resident, Judy Hammer - Receptionist 1993. 3. Judy Parker SEN, Ernie Clarke Resident 1993. 4. Residents Singalong 1993. 5. Singalong Group. Volunteer Piano Lillian Egan 1993. 6. Woodburn Lodge Residents - lunch 1993.association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), ron watt, merle herdham, florence pinner, merril dunlop, judy hammer, judy parker, ernie clarke, lillian egan

Various residents around Elanora. 1 and 5 - Mavis Gumley and Florence Lenton 2 - Sister Wendy Bateman and unknown resident 3 - unknown 4 - Mr Bettat and Mr Lacy 6 - unknown6 colour photographs of Elanora residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), mavis gumley, florence lenton, wendy bateman, mr bettat, mr lacy

Images of various unknown Elanora residents.3 b/w photographs of Elanora residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

An unnamed man, wearing a crochet shawl and knitted cap, sits in a chair with his head low to the pillow in front of him.2 b/w photographs of unknown manassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Female Elanora resident raises her black skirt and smiles for the camera. She is wearing a white lacy cap, white pinafore and holds a flower. In the background, balloons are decorating a room, so possibly a fancy dress party.1 b/w photograph of smiling elderly womanassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Older whiskered man with combed down hair sits as speaks to someone on his left.1 b/w photograph of seated elderly manassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

A elderly woman, dressed up in hat, jacket, dress and gloves leans over in her chair to kiss a young girl lightly on the lips.1 b/w photograph of seated elderly woman kissing a young girlassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

An Elanora resident wearing a large floral hat, possibly for the Easter Bonnet parade.1 coloured photograph of woman in hatassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

An older man looks to camera as he smokes his pipe. He wears a flannelette shirt, jumper and jacket as he sits on a couch.2 black and white photographs of an elderly manelanora home (brighton), association for the blind

A well dressed lady sits in a lounge room reading Braille. "Isadore Smith was presented with the Royal Humane Society's Silver Medal for bravery when she tried to put out her husband's blazing clothing in their South Yarra home in 1967. Mrs Smith is now (sic) a resident at the hostel at Brighton Beach." - 1968 AFB Annual Report3 b/w photographs of Isadore Smithassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), isadore smith

A young girl sits next to an Elanora resident and places her hand on top of those beside her. The older lady smiles as her head inclines towards the girl.1 b/w photograph of unknown Elanora resident and young childassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

With his hat on his head, possibly ready to go out, Elanora resident Munie Clark sits in a front lounge with windows that face the driveway.1 colour photograph of Elanora resident Munie Clarkassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), munie clark

Three images of bedrooms and some of their occupants at Elanora.3 colour photographs of Elanora bedrooms and residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Bill Holt, in wheelchair, and two other residents and staffer Wendy Campbell observe and dial a sundial amongst the garden beds. Crystal Street wears headphones as she listens to a 'Nostaglic Moments' tape. The cassette cover is handed to her by Jenny Johnson.2 b/w photographs of Mt Eliza residents1. Bill Holt, Wendy Campbell. 64% 2. Mrs Crystal Street, Jenny Johnson. 64%association for the blind, george vowell centre (mt eliza), bill holt, wendy campbell, crystal street, jenny johnson

A group of unknown residents sitting inside the George Vowell Centre.4 b/w photographs of people sitting inside the Mt Eliza centreassociation for the blind, george vowell centre (mt eliza)

To encourage the development of audio books, a series of awards were established by the National Library of Australia in 1988, and sponsored by TDK from 1991 until their demise in 2000. Open to both commercial and non-commercial publishers, it aimed to recognise the quality achievements by individuals and publishing houses and to promote the inclusion of audio books into the mainstream market. In 1995 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "Dark Places" by Louis Braille Books.1 wooden cassette box shaped like a book and with ability to hold cassettes inside1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Dark Places by Louis Braille Bookslouis braille audio, awards, association for the blind

Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1994, the award was won by (information needed)'. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Beverley Dunn for the audio version of 'White Eye: a novel', whilst 'Coming of Age' by Anne Deveson won 'Book of the Year'. Presentations were made by Anne Deveson and Beverley Dunn.4 colour photographs of the eventawards, association for the blind, anne deveson

Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1995, the award was won by 'Goodbye Girlie' by Patsy Adam Smith. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Beverley Dunn for the audio version of the same. Presentations were made by Rose Blustein, Patsy Adam Smith and Beverley Dunn at the Malthouse.8 colour photographs of the eventJ614/20 J615/8 J614/6 J615/18 J614/9 J614/5 J615/2 J614/4awards, association for the blind, patsy adam smith, beverley dunn, rose blustein, james condon, rebecca maxwell