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Text, RVIB Life Member
Professor Lawrence McCredie was awarded a Life Member certificate for his work with the Board, which began in 1956 and continued until the merger in 2005. The first blind person to be appointed, he was President of the Board for five years and worked as a Law professor at Monash University.1 x A4 cream coloured page with blue, gold and black print.The RVIB Lighthouse symbol and words 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' are at the head of the page. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Life Member This is to certify that Professor Lawrence McCredie was this day 26th February Appointed a Life Member in honour of exemplary service to people who are blind or vision impaired By the Order of the Board of Directors G.Blyth President D. Kent Chief Executive Officerroyal victorian institute for the blind, professor lawrence mccredie -
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Text, Letter to Murray Mountain, 1983
Letter from the Department of Society Security accompanying signed copy of an agreement relating to self contained units at Brighton Beach.1 white A3 page with blue DSS letterheadassociation for the blind, murray mountain -
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Text, Agreement between the Director General of Society Security and the Association for the Blind, 1983
Agreement regarding the building of an approved home at 19 New Street, Brighton Beach and the funding of such. Affixed with the seal of the Association and signed by John Wicking, John Wilson and J. Wall.11 blue pages , stapled with green taped edgeassociation for the blind, john wicking, john wilson -
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Text, Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia Depositors Pass Book No. S 9547, 1930-1952
A bank passbook outlining the funds in the Jean Bickford Bequests account from the period 1930 until 1952, including balances and interest paid. At the back of the book in the Depositor section is: I.H. McVilly (crossed out) and G.R. Fowler, Secretary, The Assn. for the Advancement of the Blind, 118 Queen St, C1.1 blue bank bookassociation for the advancement of the blind -
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Text, Letter to Commonwealth Bank regarding Jean Bickford Bequest, 16/11/1933
Letter from I.H. McVilly to the Manager of the Savings Department at the Commonwealth Bank, certifying that the Trustees for the Jean Bickford bequest were W.H. Paterson, M.A. Aston and C. Monteath, however the latter resigned his position and was replaced by W.C. Willmott. A pencilled note at the base of the page reads 'given to WHP 27-11-33'.1 page (copy - no logo or letterhead)association for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Letter to V.S. Hollow regarding M.A. Aston Estate, 16/2/1951
Letter to Mr V.S. Hollow in response to his requests for information regarding execution of the M.A. Aston Estate. "Dear Sir, M.A. Aston Estate Your letter dated 20th December was hand delivered to me at 12.15 today. In answer thereto, I have to advise: 1. Mr Paterson is William Henry Paterson. Mr Worrall is Albert Victor Worrall. 2. The stock comprises two blocks 300 pounds and 200 pounds totalling 500 pounds. Yours faithfully, General Secretary1 torn half of a carbon copy pageassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Unsigned letter regarding resignation of Club house Trustee, 10/7/1956
Unsigned letter from a trustee of the club house and sports ground regarding possible resignation as a trustee due to health reasons, and the advice he received upon the Trust's continuity. The Trust was registered under the Successory Trust Act and would continue despite change of individual trustees. Mr Paterson's right to appoint his replacement is touched upon, as is the limited role that the trustees play. Any changes to the Trust Deed would require an application to the Courts and the approval of the Attorney General, and might instead be the subject of challenges from various sections of the community.2 typewritten pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Life Governor certificate, 1932
Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, S.J. Riches was awarded a governorship in July 1950.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of a man weaving a mat, children using a large tactile globe and people rowing boats)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind St Kilda Road, Melbourne President: J. Lewis Carnegie, Esq. JP Vice-Presidents: L.F. Miller, Esq. , James Angus, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: R.S Couche, Esq. Members: P. Warford Mein, Esq. Harold E. Brookes, Esq. W. Purves Smith, Esq. W.E. Cash, Esq., JP Dr. W.B. Vance Cr. Baron Marks, JP Industry, Education, Recreation This is to certify that S.J. Leslie Riches, Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. J. Lewis Carnegie President S. W. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Certificate of Company Membership, 1994
The Australian Institute of Management provides training courses and information to assist develop managers across Australia. Many of the issues facing RVIB were common to those in other organisations, and to help managers overcome these, connections and memberships were sought outside the disability sector.1 x A3 cream pageAIM logo (at top) Australian Institute of Management - Victoria Certificate of Company Membership This is to certify that Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind LTD has been admitted as a company member of the Australian Institute of Management-Victoria and through this Membership supports and contributes to the development of the profession of management. Given under the common seal of the Australian Institute of Management- Victoria. (Signed by) Executive Director and President Date admitted: 29 April 1994 Australian Institute of Management seal in lower left hand corner.royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Ararat Auxiliary papers, 1970-1999
The Ararat RVIB Auxiliary was formed on November 20, 1930. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -1999. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Ballan Auxiliary papers, 1976-1999
The Ballan RVIB Auxiliary formed on September 9, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 1999. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers -- newspaper articles royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Belgrave Auxiliary papers, 1976-2001
The Belgrave RVIB Auxiliary formed on February 27, 1956. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1956 until 2001. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1995, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. October 2001 it was decided by all members to dissolve the meetings permanently, as it is hard to get members together and all are getting old. Various papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Brighton Auxiliary papers, 1976-2008
The Brighton RVIB Auxiliary formed on June 17, 1930. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2008. Letters -- photo -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Brunswick Auxiliary papers, 1980-1987
The Brunswick RVIB Auxiliary was formed on July 2, 1930. This small collection of correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1987. Letters -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Cobden Auxiliary papers, 1990-2002
The Cobden RVIB Auxiliary was formed on April 28, 1958 and believed to have concluded in 2002. The small collection includes correspondence to and from RVIB Head Office dating from 1990-2002, a list of members in 1996 and The Constitution of the Cobden Auxiliary of RVIB -1998. Index cards -- various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Coburg Auxiliary papers
The Coburg RVIB Auxiliary was formed on July 17, 1930. This small collection of papers includes correspondence to and from the RVIB head office and records of donations and receipts. 2 minute books -- 2 index cards -- 2 account books -- various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, RVIB Donald Auxiliary papers, 1976-2008
The Donald RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 9, 1929. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1976 - 2008. Letters -- bank statements -- deposit books -- donation and membership receipt books -- index cards and various loose papers Added 1996-2009 and `997-2014 minute books. royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Greensborough Auxiliary papers, 1956-2005
The Greensborough RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 11, 1955. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1956 until 2005. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1991, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings. 4 minute books --2 account books various--loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Kilmore Auxiliary papers, 1968-1997
The Kilmore RVIB Auxiliary was formed on October 20, 1931. This small collection contains minute books from 1968-1994 and 1994-1997. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -1998. Letters -- minute books -- newspaper clippings -- bank statements -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Meredith Auxiliary papers, 1980-1989
This small collection of the Meredith Auxiliary contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 - 1989. Letters -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Merry Makers Auxiliary papers, 1980-1987
This is a very small collection from The Merry Makers RVIB Auxiliary as it was noted that 'the books will now be placed in our museum for safe keeping'. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1987. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- photo -- various loose papers. royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Murtoa Auxiliary papers, 1990-2008
The Murtoa RVIB Auxiliary was formed on May 8, 1932. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- bank books -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Red Cliffs Auxiliary papers, 1976-2002
The Red Cliffs RVIB Auxiliary was formed on July 23, 1936. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2002 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards-- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Rutherglen Auxiliary papers, 1980-1983
This is a very small collection from the Rutherglen RVIB Auxiliary and was noted only 2 Auxiliary members over 80 years old were now collecting when they could. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1983. Letters -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Winchelsea Auxiliary papers, 1976-1999
The Winchelsea RVIB Auxiliary formed on July 2, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1995. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 1999. Letters -- index cards -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Garfield Auxiliary papers, 1956-7
The Garfiled RVIB Auxiliary formed on August 2, 1955. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1956 -1957. Various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Attendance roll and teachers reports, 1988-1993
The RVIB Burwood school recorded student attendance as per educational requirements. These attendance rolls represent a small portion of the students who were educated at the school. The following information is included on the attendance roll: name of scholar in each class/group, date of birth, age on January 1st, name of parent or guardian, address of parent or guardian, occupation (some entries) and telephone. 1 volume (comprising of loose reports collected together)rvib burwood school -
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Text, Register of Inmates : No 1, 1867-1887
In 1866 William Bridgeford became the first pupil to be enrolled in the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind. Originally details were required to be entered by hand, however in 1867, a form was used to record this information and stuck to the pages of the register. This register contains the handwritten entries of admission of: registration number, name of pupil, admittance date, where pupil had been sent from, religious denomination, father's name and address and mother's name and address (if different). Admission forms recorded the following information: name, sex, birth date and location, current residence, religion, trade, name/age/trade/nationality/religion and address of parents, cause and length of blindness, family history of blindness, health of applicant, occupation and income of applicant's parents and ability to pay. The register contains entries from No. 1 William Bridgeford to No. 99 Robert Munro. Limited searching is available to the poor condition of this register.1 v. (unpaged)victorian asylum and school for the blind, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, In Appreciation certificate register, 1986-1997
An exercise book recording all certifications of appreciation given to individuals or businesses for their assistance to RVIB. Covering the period 17/4/1986 to 17/6/1997, the name of the individual/organisation, reason for certification and date have been recorded. This is the only record book that provides insight into the rationale behind these certificates, which were often provided to recognise multiple years of volunteer work for or significant financial contributions to the organisation. 1 v.royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Client register: region 3, 199
This register provides listings of RVIB Region 3 client file numbers with names, addresses and destinations for paper files. To co-ordinate allocation of client numbers, number ranges were divided amongest regions by Head Office. Information contained in the register is restricted to the following headings used: date, file number, client name, client address, region, issued to/by, comments. This register provides a listing of client numbers 1500-1999 and 7301-7499 that were assigned to Region 3. It also contains a listing of files transferred from other RVIB offices and deceased client names with relevant file numbers. 1 v.royal victorian institute for the blind