Rose pink satin scroll with names of donors printed upon it rests inside a brown wooden box. A plastic cover protects the scroll, and printed upon this is an image of the stone archway (from the first building housing the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution) as well as the words 'The Presidents Club'. To view the scroll, turn the handles up or down. List of names represents people who donated to an appeal (date unknown). Box was designed to be mounted on a wall.Wooden box with satin scroll of printed namesThe Presidents Clubroyal blind society of nsw, fundraising

Men playing Bowls on the green on the greens on the corner of Gipps and Bank StreetPhotograph of a sports ground that no longer exists on the corner of Gipps and Bank StreetBlack and white photograph of bowlers on the green on the corner of Gipps and Bank StreetOn back of photograph. Port Fairy Bowling Green. Building, Haylocks Carriage, Gobles Mill. S Brown, (Dake) Malone ? on back of photograph. Allen Farrow, 366 Bourke St, MU3422, Melbourne. For re-ordering please quote No 15 bowls, gipps street, bank street, bowling club

xv, 619 pages ; 23 cm.1 v 225x160: indexnon-fictionSweeping history of public and private life in Melbourne's Establishment during the mid-to late 19th century. Contains extensive biographical entries, a bibliography, an index, and appendices which include lists of landowners in 1879 and club members.elite (social sciences) -- australia -- victoria -- history., upper class -- australia -- victoria -- history., elite (social sciences), manners and customs., upper class., victoria -- social life and customs., victoria., upper classes history, victoria, elite (social sciences) -- virginia -- history., upper classes -- victoria -- history., social classes -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper class -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper classes -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., elite (social sciences) -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper class -- victoria., elite (social sciences) -- victoria., upper class -- victoria -- history., elite (social sciences) -- victoria -- history., upper classes -- history., pioneers and pioneer life -- victoria., victoria -- social conditions -- 1834-1900., victoria -- social conditions -- history., victoria -- history -- 1851-1900., victoria -- social life and customs -- 1834-1900., social class, elites, social customs, history, book

To reach clients who can not come into the RBS offices in Enfield, a field service was provided. Cars were sometimes donated by charitable organisations, such as the Lions Club. Julie Lazarus, an RBS Field Officer, is shown entering a Gemini which has the Lions logo and "Presented by, Lions Blind Appeal, Royal Blind Society, Field Welfare Service, 747-6622" on the driver side door.2 photographs (1 B/W & 1 col.) of woman about to step inside car parked in Enfield drivewayJulie Lazarus, Field Welfare Officer, File: Field Services Julie Lazarus, RBS Field Officer, with car presented by Lions.royal blind society of new south wales, julie lazarus, lions club

This photo records one of the swimming carnivals held at the Surrey Dive, the first of which was organised in 1907. It was at the 1907 carnival that champion swimmer Frank Beaurepaire won the one-mile championship in record time. In the era before purpose-built municipal swimming pools, Surrey Dive was a popular destination for swimming and people came to it from many Melbourne suburbs. It operated from 1905 to 1967. It was the newly formed Surrey Park Swimming Club (established in 1905) that petitioned the Box Hill Council to purchase the former quarry site associated with the Box Hill Brick Works. A ramp, bathing sheds, springboards, and eventually a 10-lane course were developed, making the Dive the first Olympic standard pool in Australia. The carnivals attracted huge crowds. The original use as a quarry explains the notorious depth of the swimming hole and the sheer, steep cliffs surrounding it. These posed obvious safety issues, as did the water quality. Ivy Lavinia Weber, who was the second woman to be elected to the Victorian parliament (the first at a general election) and renowned for her commitment to health and physical fitness, campaigned for State government assistance to build new baths. These were built adjacent to the Dive and were opened in 1939. The Dive continued as a facility used by experienced swimmers until 1967 when it closed due to the drought causing the water to dry up. Today the site has been turned into an ornamental lake. This image was used as a mural in the refurbishment of the Box Hill Aqualink. The image has strong associations with early industry (brick making), recreation and particularly the early history of the sport of swimming.Black and white photo with a white border. Scan shows image only. It shows 3 men diving from a wooden platform into an area of water beneath higher banks. There is a boat in the background, a building to the LHS of the photo and many spectators in boater hats on the platform, some in bathing suits along a ledge and many around the top of the bank. Two men in the LH foreground may be officials.Printed long the bottom edge of the frame: "An image from history - Carnival Day at the Dive. / (photo: Box Hill Council)"surrey dive, box hill brick works, swimming, surrey park swimming club, (mr) frank beaurepaire, (mrs) ivy lavinia weber, swimming carnivals

Banner used during 1984 tour of Canada and America by the Guiding Light Square Dance club. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.Yellow satin banner with green outline of Australia and two people dancing inside and writing inside boomerang across Australia and enamel badges attachedGuiding Light Square Dance Club 1984 Tour - Canada & Americarecreation, association for the blind, margaret fox, guiding light square dance club

Banner used during by the Guiding Light Square Dance club at sessions and displays. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.Blue satin banner with AFB logo in gold and yellow sequins and yellow letters with gold fringingThe Guiding Light Square Dance Clubrecreation, association for the blind, margaret fox, guiding light square dance club

Banner used during by the Square Dance Club after the creation of Vision Australia. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.White banner with purple writing, dancing couple in green and letters V and A in green and purpleVision Australia Blind Sports Square Dance Clubrecreation, vision australia, margaret fox

Square dancers enjoying a session at Langwarrin. Previously known as the Guiding Light Square Dance club, the death of one of the founders and move to a new dance studio in Langwarrin with a new partner, allowed the formation of a new club. Wanda Egerton sitting in front row, fourth from left.1 color photograph of people smiling towards the camerarecreation, margaret fox, wanda egerton, guiding light square dance club

The Guiding Light Square Dancer club taking part in a street parade in Winnipeg, Canada, as part of the Canadian National Square and Round Dance convention. Marching in the group: Alan Egerton is front left partnered by Ruth and Wanda Egerton is front right partnered by Shane. Steven, Jeff, Margaret Snyder and Peggy Sitlington.1 color photograph of people in square dancing outfits walking in a street paraderecreation, margaret fox, wanda egerton, alan egerton, guiding light square dance club

Hugh Jeffrey attended the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. This cloth patch would have formed the breast pocket of Mr Jeffrey's university blazer. The Melbourne University blazer is traditionally black with blue stripes, and organisations such as the Boat Club, Cricket Club or, in this case, the Student Union, would have their particular logo or badge embroidered on the pocket. The logo on this patch is a version of the University of Melbourne coat of arms - with the angel Victory embroidered in white on a black background, offering her laurel wreath. Unlike the official coat-of-arms, the stars of the Southern Cross are not included, nor is the Latin motto. 1 coloured cloth path with embroideryhugh jeffrey, university of melbourne

This badge has 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' written in gold against a dark blue background around an oval shape, with the words 'Rifle Club' in the same lettering at the base. Inside the oval, on a light blue background, is a lighthouse and a rifle either side of it, the butts crossing at the apex. In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. The club had many successful years, competing against teams from Canada and New Zealand in 1968, and had the support of ICIANZ which provided them with free munitions as well as teams to compete against. In 1977, George Glover passed away and some of the skills required for maintenance of the equipment was lost, however the club continued until the late 1980's/early 1990s.Lighthouse with two rifles either side and crossed at top on blue backgroundRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind Rifle Clubroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges, rvib rifle club

A brown wooden award with the words 'Arthur Nothing Shield' inscribed at the top and, in white paint, 'For competition between Friendship Swish Club & Brighton Staff'. At the base is inscribed 'for Perpetual Competition'. There are 10 smaller silver plates, however only 3 of these are inscribed: Association Staff 1966, Friendship Swish Club 1967, Friendship Swish Club 1968.Image of wooden shield with metal plaquesArthur Nothling shieldassociation for the blind, recreation

In 1990, the Braille Library and Talking Book Library merged with the Association for the Blind, to ensure library services were maintained in Victoria. This plaque recognises the assistance provided to the new entity by the Port Phillip Rotarians.1 digital image of plaque with inscriptionRotary International (symbol) The Talking Book Library greatly appreciates the support received from the Rotary Club of Port Phillip - Melbourne March 1991association for the blind, braille and talking book library

In 1988, the Kelaston Community Day Centre won an award for providing accessible communication for deaf clients. These awards were developed to encourage and recognise programs that provided accessible communication for a wide variety of groups.1 digital image of blue and silver plaque1988 Access Communication Award Presented to the Kelaston Community Day Centre A project of Deafness Foundation (Victoria) Sponsored by the Quota Club of Moorabbinassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

A brown wooden award with a gold coloured plate above a wreath inscribed "V.B.T.T.A. Presented by St Andrews Badminton Club Glen Waverley 1970". At the base of the award a smaller gold coloured plate is engraved 'The Black & White Trophy'. Multiple small silver shields with the names of individuals and the year that they won the award are located either side of the larger plate, with four shields having no inscription. The smaller shields are engraved with the following: 1970 P. Sittlington, 1971 P. Goebel, 1972 L. Poore, 1973 B. Sitlington, 1974 P. Sitlington, 1975 P. Sitlington. A brown wooden award with a gold coloured plate above a wreath with 10 mini shieldsassociation for the blind, swish, awards, p sitlington, p goebel, l poore, bryan sitlington

A brown wooden award with a inscribed banner at the top which reads "R.V.I.B. Perpetual Golf Trophy" and at the base of the shield "Sponsored by the Post Office Club Hotel St Kilda". In the centre of the shield is a large image of the RVIB lighthouse on a teal background, with gold writing 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' against a black background around the outside. 10 small shields have the name of the winners inscribed: 23.10.88 A. Lindores, 41 points; 5.3.89 E. Van Cuylenberg 41 points Rosebud C.C.; 12.11.99 D. Diaz 38 points Rosebud C.C.; 4.3.90 J. Imlach, 44 points, Chirnside Park; 11-11-90 K. Jacques, 40 pts, Chirnside Park, 3.3.91 D. Ingley, 35 points, Emerald G.C.; 10.11.91 R. Lee, 46 points, Lakeside G.C.; 12-4-92 E. Petersen, 42 points, Lakeside G.C.; 15-11-92 B. Hayden, 36 points, Drouin G.C.; 14.3.93 Claire Tellefson, 36 points, Lakeside G.C.Wooden shield with 10 mini shields, RVIB logo and bannerroyal victorian institute for the blind, awards

Sporting trophies from various competitions staged at or between Illawarra, the AFB Geelong office, and others.3 digital images of three trophiesIllawarra Bowling Association, Mixed Pairs Championship, Runners Up - 1987/88 Jack Shearn & Anne Stewart Illawarra Bowls Club, R/Up Club Championship 89/90 Ann Stewart Illawarra Bowling Ass. 'Andy Ellis Aggregate' 1990/91 Anne Stewart Perpetual Trophy, Illawarra vs Newcomb S.C. Indoor Bowls Tournament, Nowell Plumridge Memorial Trophyassociation for the blind, awards

In recognition of the support from the Lions and Lioness Clubs, the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland named a meeting room in their honour at the Kent Street offices.Digital image of plaque with Lions logo in cornerThe Lions Room So named on 20th March 1991 In recognition of the years of support by numerous Lions and Lioness Clubs in the State of Queensland and in appreciation of their collective effort in financing the refurbishment of our office facilities.royal blind foundation of queensland, nameplates

At the top of the shield is a Lions International symbol consisting of two lions heads facing outwards either side of the words 'Lions International' and the letter 'L' in between them. At the base of the shield is a blue and gold coloured badge, consisting of two rifles crossed in front of the RVIB lighthouse, with the words 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Rifle Club' around the outside. Between the two symbols is engraved "In memory of the late George Glover Past President-Lions Club of Bennettswood - Patron and Life Member of the R.V.I.B. Rifle Club. George developed and donated equipment in order that the blind may enjoy rifle shooting and compete with others. His work done will continue to serve." In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. Passionate about the sport, Mr Glover continued work and supporting the club until his death in 1977.1 wooden shield with engraved silver plategeorge glover, rvib rifle club

A metal mug with an enamel badge for the Blinded Soldiers Bowling Club Victoria. Logo is blue, gold, white and red and features a gold torch with red flames against a blue and white background. 1 silver mug with metal badgeblinded soldiers bowling club, nameplates

Running a radio station required update and maintenance of equipment. In this example, a console was presented by the Victorian Council of Community Service Clubs to 3RPH, and acknowledged as such by this plaque.Gold coloured metal plate with inscription3rph, nameplates

Undated Victorian Blind Lawn Bowls Club constitution and by-laws booklet.24 page booklet of Victorian Blind Lawn Bowls Club constitution and by-lawsnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowls club

Small article on the Regional Vision Impaired Finals which were held at the Glen Waverley Bowls Club on the 17th and the State finals on the 24th of May 2002.1 double sided page folded in halfnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, blind bowls victoria

Certification of appreciation for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell, and their contributions during their involvement between 1991 and 2015, including Neil's role as Club President. A list of deceased members and helpers is also printed on the certificate.Certificate of appreciation to Neil and Elizabeth Maxwellnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, kooyong blind indoor bias bowls club

Card inviting Neil Maxwell to a Board Dinner at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, on Thursday 14th December 2000.Card inviting Neil Maxwell to a Board Dinner at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Clubnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation

Card inviting Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to a late afternoon reception, hosted by the Governor and Lady Gobbo, at Government House, for volunteers, donors and supporters of Vision Australia Foundation.Card inviting Neil Maxwell to a Board Dinner at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Clubnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation

Article profiling Ron Jones, who played at the Jerilderie Bowls Club as part of a three day visit and season break up by the Victorian Blind Bowlers Association. Taking up bowling six years ago, he soon competed at the Australian Blind Bowling championships and was awarded the trophy for the most improved. The Bowling Association does not have its own grounds, so throughout the summer its 41 members played on greens all over Melbourne. The article includes a picture of Ron Jones about to release the ball and Jean Sullivan after releasing a bowl.1 photocopied newspaper article with two imagesnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowling association, ron jones

Annual report of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind outlined activities and events over the year, including membership of 166, the death of B.W. Holgate who was a most active worker, another order of goods has arrived from England, due to the large increase of work an office has been opened at Oxford Chambers, the Tea Agency has been reorganised, decision to establish an Australian Braille Correspondence club, asking for help in identifying anyone needing the services of the Association and efforts being made to remove the Immigration Restriction Act thus removing the bond required when travelling between states.1 volume of printed material with some illustrationsassociation for the advancement of the blind, annual reports