On Wednesday 23rd February 2005, after a two year project of research and interviews with pupils, workers and staff, 'The Lighthouse on the Boulevard' (a history of the RVIB) was launched. In this edition of Sunday Special, MC Michael Walsh introduces Vision Australia CEO Gerard Menses, author Dr Judith Buckrich, participants Reuben Ryan, Steven Herd, David Blyth and Deputy Mayor of Melbourne Gary Singer who spoke at the launch. Afterwards Marjorie West speaks with Esme Dunnell, Graeme and Carol McGowan, Trudi Westh, Ray Whiting, Dorothy Hamilton, Robyn Stevens and Ted Peterson, who also contributed to the book.Sunday Special radio program on the launch of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'royal victorian institute for the blind, roberta ashby, michael walsh, gerard menses, judith buckrich, reuben ryan, steven herd, david blyth, gary singer, marjorie west, esme dunnell, graeme mcgowan, carol mcgowan, trudi westh, ray whiting, dorothy hamilton, robyn stevens, ted peterson

Part of suite of 16 Linocuts created for an exhibition at the Portland Arts centre for the Admella 150th Festival.Linocut print. Eighth in a suit of 16, of the Admella Resue Series. Depicts a man with a lantern, standing in the bow of the Portland Lifeboat, as it is being launched by several men with ropes. Printed in black on white archival paper.Front: Front - Linocut, Bob Stone 2009 'During the night the Portland lifeboat was launched.' - hand written, black penadmella, portland lifeboat, 150th anniversary, linocut

This launch was first named Rubeena 1 became Peels Bellbird then renamed Rubeena Now at Port of Sale 2020Colour photograph of tourist launch Rubeena at Fishermans Landing Lake Tyers Victoriaboats and boating, tourism, waterways, local history