Victorian Association of Braille Writers had subcommittees including the 'Entertainment Committee' which organised concerts, lectures including fortnightly socials and dances throughout the year. These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, accounts, reports, matters arising from reports, donations, general business and the date of the next meeting. This minutes includes a copy of the 41st & 42nd Annual Report 1935-1936 of the Entertainment Committee it noted that the Boat House, which was the gift of Mrs Cecil Macmeikan 10 years ago, was wholly destroyed during the storm in November however was repaired the next year. The Boat House has been a wonderful source of pleasure for day trippers, and many picnics have been arranged, enabling the blind to meet their friends and have an outing at the seaside at a nominal cost. 1 volume of handwritten pagesvictorian association of braille writers, recreation, boat house

These minutes include Present, Apologies, Correspondence, Registrations, Reports and Interviews with workers. 16/12/1938 it was noted the Secretary created a brochure called 'Social Justice for the Blind' and other publications for promotion of the organisation. It was also reported re the Institutions decision to pay Christmas pay on the basis of Married pensioners, £3-7-6, Married non-pensioners £4-7-6 per week and single men £2-2-6 per week. The child allowance has been discontinued. Meetings were often held in private homes or in spaces provided by churches.1 volume of handwritten notesassociation of victorian blind workers, royal victorian institute for the blind

From its beginning, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB. In this report praise for both the school and the work of the Insitute by external agencies is mentioned, the program of allowing children to handle exhibits courtesy of the Museum of Victoria, Hugh Jeffrey has just attained his degree as a Bachelor of Music (only the second to do so), honours also to Arthur McKay and other pupils who received Honours passes at university, over 1000 piano tunings were carried out this year by RVIB trained specialists, the Institute classes in cooking and hand and machine sewing have proven useful to single and married women of Melbourne, the Institute supports two cricket teams as well as other physical culture, and providing advisc to the Post Master General concerning telephone dials.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull.Black and white photograph of two young ladies wearing pyjama suits standing in a garden.reilly twins, faull collection

Part of photograph album donated by Mrs Faull.Black and white photograph of two young ladies sitting cross-legged on the ground in front of a picket fence.reilly twins, faull collection

In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.Note Book; hard black covers with red fabric spine, faint lined each page, 56 pagesarthur street, eltham public hall, eltham public hall ladies committee, main road, maria street, minute book

Black and white photo of Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Works c1940 showing siding near from Mitcham Railway Station. (Four Copies)australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, mitcham railway station

Article - "A home with a history" by Nora Cooper featuring Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill in Eltham, a pioneer settler of the district on pages 6-9 and 49-50Magazine missing cover (pages 1, 2, 51,52); p49/50 torn, several articles where pictures have been cut out or sectioned Dispay panel of a second copy of article pages adhered to boardaustralian home beautiful magazine, culla hill, eltham, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney, display panel

Form of Service with Hymns for church parades Australian Military Forces. Brownish colour with 56 pages same. A.A. Book 33 Revised December 1940.Inside handwritten in blue pen: “F Parker 1940”booklet, church, service, form

Black and white photo of Charing Cross with the Alexandra fountain centre foreground. To the left is the City Club hotel. Behind the fountain is the City Family hotel, and a truck to the right. A small number of people standing beside the fountain. Late 1930's to 1940's. On back of photo in pencil Alexandra Fountain Bendigo, Hotel,Fish & chip shop corner ( cosy corner) Johnny's Diner near Bank opposite corner, late 1930's - 1940's' Lyric theatre 1912.bendigo, streetscape, charing cross

Report on the annual meeting of the Grace Park Golf Club 1930; a car accident in Greensborough; and, A local tennis tournament.Copy of article from Advertiser (Hurstbridge) 25 April 1930grace park golf club, greensborough

Group photograph of the members of the Methodist Sunday School, taken in 1930.Group photograph of children and parishioners at the Methodist ChurchWritten on back of mount: "Methodist Sunday School in 1930"methodist church, sunday school

historic, social, buildings, Photo of B/W photograph of "Carriers Arms" hotel, Clarendon, date unknown - built 1855, demolished 1930"The Carriers Arms", Clarendon Built 1855, demolished 1930clarendon, carriers arms, hotel,

Stawell Hospital 1930'sReverse: 1930's

This newspaper article records the cycling events and results held by the Geelong Amateurs and GWCC and the winners of the events on Sunday, 29th January, 1930.This article provides details of races and numbers of cyclists involved in competitive cycling racing in 1930.Newspaper article printed in The Age newspaper on Monday, January 20, 1930.geelong amateur cycling club, gwcc, newspaper article, the age.

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the Bronze Plaque on the first Phillip Island Bridge showing wording clearly. 29/11/1940Phillip Island Bridge opened by The Hon A. A. Dunstan M. L. A. Premier of Victoria 29th November 1940.local history, photography, photographs, bronze plaque on first phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, phillip island bridge, the hon. a. a. dunstan. mla, john jenner, bryant west

Yields information about Ballarat No. 18 which was decorated to celebrate the centenary of Sebastopol in 1964 and of the person shown polishing it.Black and white photograph of Ballarat 28 at the Gardens Loop, late 1930's or early 1940's. Note the location of the bumper bar, the folded steps and the provision of the locations for the pay as you enter signs. Photographer not known. trams, tramways, ballarat, gardens loop, secv, tram 28

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Mount Kitchener House in Marysville that was taken in 1930.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Mount Kitchener House in Marysville that was taken in 1930.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, photograph

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Mount Kitchener House in Marysville that was taken in 1930.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of Mount Kitchener House in Marysville that was taken in 1930.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, photograph, phyllis bryceson

An article about the history of the Box Hill Reporter newspaper from 1889 to 1930 and efforts to have it digitised.An article about the history of the Box Hill Reporter newspaper. box hill reporter, harris, helen

This life jacket was issued by the Australian Government's General Naval Store in N.S.W.. It was inspected in 1940. Life Jackets - Life jackets were part of the equipment carried by the Life Saving Rescue Crew of South Western Victoria, including Warrnambool, from around 1858 until the 1950s. The purpose of a life jacket is to keep the wearer afloat until he or she is rescued from the water. Life jackets were first invented in 1854 by Captain Ward of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Britain. The early life jackets were filled with cork, which is very buoyant. However, many times he cork caused the jacket to rise up quickly with a force that caused unconsciousness, sometimes turning the person face down in the water , causing them to drown. After the tragic loss of the ship RMS Titanic in 1912 and the lost lives of those onboard, a woman named Orpheus Newman designed the Salvus life jacket (Salvus means safe), which was filled with kapok instead of cork. Kapok comes from seed pods of the Ceiba Pentandra tree and is waterproof as well as buoyant. These Salvus jackets were used by the Royal Navy until new synthetic materials became available around the time of World War II.This life jacket is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Life jacket, canvas covered, with two padded compartments filled with kapok. Designed to slip over the head. it has shoulder straps and straps for tying under the arms. An inscription and symbol is stamped on one shoulder strap. The life jacket was supplied by the General Naval Store, Defence Department, N.S.W., and inspected in in 1940.Inscription "G.N.S. [crown symbol] N.S.W / 12 JUN 1940 / INSPECTED".flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, g.n.s., general naval store, 1940s life jacket, captain ward, royal national lifeboat instution, cork, kapok, life jacket, orpheus newman, salvus jacket, life saving, rescue, rescue crew, l.s.r.c., life saving equipment, marine technology, lifeboat, shipwreck victim, vintage

This badge was made in 1940 and has the number A12397, A indicated issued to an AIF member. These badges were issued to all Returned from Active Service Personnel between 1940 and 2012.The badge is an original and has been issued to a member of the AIF on Return from Active Service.Diamond shape bronze badge - on the front a crown, an anchor, rising sun, and wings. Underneath on a boomerang the words 'Returned from Active Service'. On the reverse - A12397, G & E Rodd 1940.badge, returned from active service

A 1939 Chevrolet sedan used for general transport duties.Unattended 1939 Chevrolet with front driver's door open, circa 19401940. No. 7 Chevrolet. 1939 Model. T.B. Photo W. Walkerpolice vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; chevrolet car

Photograph from 1930 newspaper cutting taken of residents Celebrating Stawell Diamond Jubilee in Stawell Town Hall. The photograph taken of the interior in the town Hall showing the painting at the one end of the hall. Note the wooden door head decoration. The newspaper is dated October 18, 1930. The large crowd fills the scene taken of residents in the hall spilling over to the stage area. Black and white newspaper photograph of a large crowd inside a hall taken in 1930. There are 2 photographs of newspaper cuttings from The Weekly Times of the crowd scene.The WEEKLY TIMES Magazine section 6, October 18, 1930, Stawell Celebrates Diamond Jubilee by Entertainment of Old Residents. Happy Party at the Old Time Ball in Stawell Town Hall. Handwritten - X Grace where cross is near Stage on one newspaper cutting. On the second newspaper cutting is Belle Mcleod marked with an X.stawell

This photo was inherited when the Orbost Museum was established in its present building. R.G.Davey was the Orbost Shire Engineer from 1922 -1930,Secretary and Engineer from 1930-1937 and Shire Engineer in 1938.A framed photo, head and shoulders of R.G. Davey. It is a black and white photo in a black wooden frame with a label on the back.R.G.Davey Shire Engineer 1922-1930 Secretary & Engineer 1930-1937 -Shire Engineer-1938municipal shire-engineer davey-r.g. orbost-shire-council

Nancye WILSON middle row, seven in from left. Looking down.Copy of photograph of Grade 1b pupils at Nott Street Primary School c.1940On reverse -Nott St Primary School 1427 Grade 1b 1940? Nancye Wilson middle row, seven in from left looking downeducation - primary schools, nott street primary school, nancye wilson