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Vision AustraliaBadge - Object, Association for the Blind Blind Members Council badge
To identify AFB 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 and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'Blind Members Council' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Norma Crook. 1 plastic name badge with AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision AustraliaBadge - Object, Young Tilly Aston badge
Badge of Tilly Aston replicated from a photograph of her during her teenager/early adulthood. Rectangle in shape with a bronze background. 1 plastic badge with image of Tilly Astonassociation for the blind, badges, tilly aston -
Vision AustraliaBadge - Object, Association for the Blind 100 years badge, 1995
Metal badge with blue background and yellow text 'Open Your Eyes to the' around the top edge of the badge, with white text 'Association for the Blind' around the lower edge of the badge. In the middle are two circles with '100 years' and '1995-96' in yellow writing on a yellow vertical striped background. This badge was produced to commemorate the centenary of the AAFB/AFB and raise funds and awareness.Large badge with blue background and yellow and white writingassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision AustraliaBadge - Object, Association for the Advancement of the Blind representative badge
These metal badges consist of silver writing (Association for the Advancement of the Blind) around the outside and the word 'Representative' between two lines in the middle, against a dark blue enamel background. It is the only identification badge held in the collection for the AAFB, which became the Association For the Blind in 1960. Metal badge with silver writingbadges, association for the advancement of the blind -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, David Blyth packing cans, 1958
David Blyth, worker at the RVIB Factory, stacking cans The picture dates to about 1958 when we were packing emergency supplies for the Army. The pack were rations which were dropped by aircraft to troops in the field. 1 B/W image of man removing cans from rows and placing into cartonroyal victorian institute for the blind, david blyth -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, RVIB mat and brush shop, 1964
F2 - Coir matting loom is expertly handled by this blind operator. F5 - Machine cold binding of a millet broom. F7 - Final trimming of a special mat. F9 - Checking and packaging of brush ware is easy to this tradesman.4 B/W photographs of workers in the mat and brush shopsF2 - Mat Shop 1 1964 F5 - BFactory 3 F7 - Pic N123, 6846# F9 - Brush Factory 5 6846# 1964royal victorian institute for the blind, employment -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Mat shop proof sheets
Images of people working in the mat shop, from a variety of angles. In one of them, Eric Lang is at the loom constructing mats.2 black and white proof sheets181 - BM 3981, 8182, Rough proof only 182 - 8260royal victorian institute for the blind, employment, eric lang -
Vision AustraliaImage, RVIB mat shop, 1964
Worker at the loom in the mat shop.1 B/W photographroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaImage, RVIB Mat shop 4, 1964
A John Deere mat, produced by the RVIB mat shop, sits on the doorway of the RVIB main building. The mat was delivered to Des Byers at John Deere, 300 Bollows Road in Braybrook.1 B/W photographJO 7007royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaImage, RVIB brush factory, 1964
192 - James Murphy at the RVIB Brush factory. 193 - unknown worker inspects the millet heads. 195 - unknown worker stacks the newly made brooms together for delivery. From the annotation on the back of 193, these images may have been taken for the 1964 annual report.3 B/W photographs192 - Brush Factory 1 193 - Brush Factory 2, AR 1964 195 - Brush Factory 4royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaImage, Single worker with toy boats, 1964
Pictures taken by Herald Sun photographers of RVIB workers constructing toy boats on a production line and using a band saw.2 B/W photographsHerald Sunroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaImage, Seed packing
RVIB workers place seeds into packets on a production line.1 x B/W photographJO 4081royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, RVIB worker with dog, 1964
Unknown RVIB worker wearing a dust jacket, sits as he places something into paper packets. His guide dog stands next to him, out of harness, with his lead in the man's lap. 1 B/W photograph of man at a worktableAR 1964royal victorian institute for the blind, dogs -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Gordon F De'Lisle, RVIB production line for toys
Three workers wearing RVIB white aprons on a production line for toy trucks. The two men seated either side of the table, add wheels to the cabin bases, whilst a third man holds the completed truck (cabin and trailer) at the end of the line.1 B/W photograph of three men on toy production line3060royal victorian institute for the blind, employment -
Vision AustraliaText, RVIB Portland Auxiliary, 1931 - 2008
The Portland RVIB Auxiliary was formed on July 14, 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 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. A survey from RVIB head office in 1999 reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- bank statements -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Beechworth Auxiliary, 1932 - 2007
The Beechworth RVIB Auxiliary was formed on March 21, 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 -2009 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards-- newspaper clipping -- banking documents--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Numurkah Auxiliary, 1931 - 1999
The Numurkah RVIB Auxiliary was formed on November 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 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards-- newspaper clipping -- banking documents--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Elmore Auxiliary, 1931 - 1988
The Elmore RVIB Auxiliary was formed on December 17, 1931. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008. Letters --various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Merbein Auxiliary, 1931 - 2004
The Merbein RVIB Auxiliary was formed on September 23, 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 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2004. There is also reference to a poem by Tilly Aston sent to Mr Jenner's President from 1993-2004 mother and a copy apparently sent to the RVIB history archives at the time. Letters -- index cards-- banking statements--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Ashburton Auxiliary, 1931 - 2004
The Ashburton RVIB Auxiliary was formed on May 29, 1941. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1988. Letters -- bank book--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Park Street Ladies Auxiliary, [19--? - 2004]
This small collection for the Park Street Ladies RVIB Auxiliary contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2004. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- bank statements -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Seymour Auxiliary, 1929 - 1987
The Seymour RVIB Auxiliary was formed December, 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 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1982 -1987. Letters -- index cards -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Hampton Park Auxiliary, [19--?] - 1989
This small collection from the Hampton Park RVIB Auxiliary contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1982 -1987. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Traralgon Auxiliary, 1931 - 2008
The Traralgon RVIB Auxiliary was formed on April 23, 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 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- photo -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB St Arnaud Auxiliary papers, 1929 - [2004?]
The St Arnaud RVIB Auxiliary was formed on October 29, 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 1990 -2004 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Alberta Auxiliary, 1941 - [198-?]
The Alberta RVIB Auxiliary was formed in 1941. This small collection of correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1981 -1988 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Mitcham Auxiliary, [19--?] - 1989
This small collection from The Mitcham RVIB Auxiliary contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1987. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Wodonga Auxiliary, 1932 - 2005
The Wodonga RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 23, 1932. 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 - 2005. A survey from RVIB head office in 1999 reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. Includes a brief background of the Auxiliary. Letters --newspaper clippings -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Jeparit Auxiliary papers, 1932 - 2006
The Jeparit RVIB Auxiliary formed on June 7, 1932. 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 - 2006. Includes a brief background of the Auxiliary. Letters --newspaper clippings -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Dunolly Auxiliary, 1932 - 1997
The Dunolly RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 3, 1932. This small collection contains index cards which 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 between 1973 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1989 - 1999. Includes a brief background of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind
