Colour photograph Rotary Club 40th Annual Dinner, Mavis Warne, second person unknown. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Colour photograph Rotary Club Chairman Jenny Mansfield with guest speakers Stuart Manderson and Monique de Zoche, Problem Gambling Councillors. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Colour photograph Rotary Clubs St Patricks Day cruise, Dick Bardwell, Peter Robinson and Pat Robinson. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

number in album 03476.01Colour photograph three members Mitchell River Rotary Club David Neal, John Butler and Norn Neilson winners of Great Debate with Rotarian Lance Newman and adjudicator Chris Fenner. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

number in album 03476.02Colour photograph Rotary Club Inner Wheel group, Shirley Bardwell, Presiden Cheryl Peel and Margaret Heslin. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

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

Radio was a key way of communicating with the blind and low vision community across Victoria, ensuring that news and information could be shared quickly and publicly. Some centres raised funds to develop their own studios, with local content programs, based in AFB offices. Mildura began 3MPH in 1998 as the result of major fundraising for equipment and support from AFB. Additionally a low vision clinic was also officially opened in that same year.3 plastic plaques with black writing on silver background3MPH Major Donors The Association for the Blind wishes to thank the following major donors who contributed towards the establishment of 3MPH Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin Inc Wentworth Shire Council Lions Club of Mildura The H & L Hecht Trust W C F Thomas Charitable Trust Mildara Blass Limited 3MPH Honorary Taskforce Members Shirley Penny, Chairperson, Kevin Ashelford, Lois Beckwith, Rob Duffield, Cr Don McKinnon, Ross Lake, Bruce Penny, Cr Eddie Warhurst This plaque commemorates the official opening of the Mildura Low Vision Clinic by the Chief Executive Officer of the Association for the Blind Mr John Cook, 5th August 1998. This plaque commemorates the official opening of Radio 3MPH 107.5FM by the Mayor of the Mildura Rural City Council, Cr Eddie Warhurst, 12th March 1998.association for the blind, 3mph, mildura

Mr. Bralsford,the Transport Manager at Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), is instructing RDNS staff in the responsibilities of driving an RDNS vehicle. The Sisters were undergoing a Post Basic Course given by RDNS Educators, Car maintenance was necessary from 1937 when a car was donated by the Rotary Club to Melbourne District Nursing Society, (MDNS). Another car was donated, by General Motors-Holden, via the Duchess of Gloucester, in 1947, and the fleet began to grow from 1950 with seven Ford Prefects being provided by the Hospital and Charities Commission. For many years Melford Motors in South Melbourne maintained the MDNS fleet, until the fleet grew to the point of, the now named, Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) providing its own Car Maintenance Division to service the cars regularly. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, (RACV), attended any breakdowns which occurred when nursing staff were on the road. Each new Sister employed by the Service was taken out for a driving test before she drove a District car. Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) has had various modes of transport over the last 130 plus years. At first, from 1885 as Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), their Trained nurses (Nurses) walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of central Melbourne. As the Society expanded public transport was used; bicycles were bought by the Society in 1903 and used in inner areas until 1945. During the Spanish flu epidemic, in 1919, MDNS appealed for assistance to procure Motor vehicles so the Nurses could visit an influx of cases. Through trusts, grants and donations four 'Ford T Model' cars were procured which enabled the Nurses to triple their visits. Through constant use the cars were in such a poor state they were sold in 1927. A Motor Auxiliary was formed in 1929 to take Sisters to patients, and some Sisters used their own cars; even a motorcycle was used by one Sister in 1933. All these forms of transport were intermingled until, having received Royal patronage; the now Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) had its own full fleet of vehicles by the mid 1960s. In many areas there were unsealed roads, in various conditions, which the Sisters negotiated to reach their patients to give care. Seat-belts had been introduced to Victoria in 1959 and District fitted them to their cars from 1962, even though they did not become compulsory until 1970. The Melways Directory of maps was introduced in 1966 which was a boon to the Sisters, though it was a few years before it went beyond Seville, so those that did the Warburton and Powelltown area worked off a large paper map. By 2009 there were 598 cars in the fleet and the Sisters travelled 9 million 200,000 kilometres – this is equivalent to 12 trips to the moon and back. Black and white photograph showing Mr. Bralsford instructing RDNS staff. In the left foreground is Sister (Sr) Liz Thomson who has her dark hair drawn back, is looking down at a piece of white paper resting on the arm of the wooden chair on which she is sitting. In front of her are the back views of Sr. Betty McDonald with curled dark hair and to her right is Sister Joanne Wilkinson. Mr. Bralsford, who has short dark hair; is wearing glasses, and wearing a grey coat, is standing in front of them pointing to a blackboard with his extended left arm and hand. He is looking down, and has his right hand on a piece of white paper on a desk. A strip heater is high on the left hand wall.Photographers stamp and Quote No. GW 101royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns transport, rdns education, melford motors, racv, sister liz thomson, sister betty mcdonald, sister joanne wilkinson, mr bralsford

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies and the Belvoir Wodonga Rotary Club. Grace was an active member of several organisations including the CWA, Red Cross, the Wodonga Show Ladies' Auxiliary and the Victorian Agricultural Societies Association. This uniform was owned by Grace Hamilton-Smith. She achieved recognition for more 20 years of service to the Red Cross.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It is part of a significant collection from the Hamilton-Smith family of Wodonga and reflects important aspects of social history including the roles of women and their contribution to the community. A tan coloured Red Cross uniform and badges worn C1940sred cross australia, hamilton-smith collection, wodonga red cross

Graham Wells Middleton was born in Corryong in Northeast Victoria in 1935. He was the first person to swim the length of the Murray River. He began on November 30th 1991 at Bringenbong, near Corryong. After completing a distance of 2366 kilometres over 138 consecutive days, Graham finished his marathon swim in Lake Alexandrina, South Australia on April 14th 1992. This feat was recognised in The Guiness Book of Records and was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Corryong. His motivation was to raise money to help children with cancer. In the process he raised $100,000 for cancer research which made Graham Middleton the first individual in Australia to raise $100,000 for the cause. In the weeks and months after his swim ended, donations continued to be made, with the final total exceeding $200,000. The proceeds raised by the swim were donated to " Kids 'n' Cancer" and the Australian Rotary Health Research Fund. Graham Middleton died on October 27, 1995This photo is significant as Graham Middleton was a resident of Northeast Victoria who made an outstanding contribution to the community and to supporting medical research as a result as the Murray River swim depicted in this image.A black and white photo of Graham Middleton, a marathon swimmer who swam the Murray River. The photo has been mounted in a metal frame.graham middleton, murray river, murray river swim

number in album 03553.06Colour photograph Betty Carpenter receiving award from Mary Fencham of Rotary at the 17th Lakes Entrance Garden Club Spring Competition. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, rotary club, function

number in album 03553.04Colour photograph Rhonda and Alan Bills receiving award at 17th Garden Club Spring Competition from Mary Fincham of Rotary. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, lions club, function

Black and white photograph taken at Garden Club Presentation meeting, showing Clyde Sykes awarding Rotary Perpetual Shield to Audrey Kelly and Ray Baulch winners of the Garden of the Year. Lakes Entrance Victoria function, club

number in album 03553.01Colour photograph Members who received awards at the Garden Club following presentation at the 17th Spring Competition, Rosemary Jennings, Rhonda and Alan Bills, Ann Weaver, Betty Carpenter, with presenters, from Lions Club Noel Stroud and Mary Fincham of Rotary. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, rotary club, gardening

Black and white photograph Rotary Club Secretary Graeme Loukes presenting cheque to Uniting Church Secretary Lesley Edgely. Lakes Entrance Victorialions club, volunteering, fundraising, churches

Derek Grimer was substituting his time for Tambo Shire President Judith HendersonBlack and white photograph Rotary Club changeover dinner District Governer Bryon Puddy with incoming President Sandy Kee. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Black and white photograph Rotary Club changeover Councillor Derek Grimer Joyce Grimer and District Governer Bryon Puddy. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Black and white photograph Rotary Club change over Peter Clarke with community member Bruce Carstairs. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Black and white photograph Rotary club members Tom Allen Stewart Marsh Eric Robinson concrete truck laying concrete base for picnic table at Jemmys Point park. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Colour photograph Rotary Club 40th Annual Dinner, Dick Bardwell, Shirley Bardwell, and Faye Albrecht. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Colour photograph Rotary 40th Annual Dinner Ian Bunty Bulmer wife Edith and Brenda Albury. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Colour photograph Rotary Club member Mike Anketell with Tim Bull, Editor of South East Fishing magazine, of East Gippsland Newspapers. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Colour photograph Rotary Club Chairman Lance Newman with guest speaker Russ Wade. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

second copy smaller size 12.5 x 18 slightly out of focusColour photograph Rotary Club Inner Wheel, Rosemary Douglas and Cheryl Peel. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Black and white photograph Rotary Club members Barry Peel and Sandy Kee presenting cheque to Uniting Church Child Care volunteer Marg Zarec. Lakes Entrance Victorialions club, volunteering, fundraising, churches

Black and white photograph Rotarian Peter Robinson presenting Exchange Student Tracey Dunkley with a club banner prior to her year in Japan. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering, fundraising

Black and white photograph Rotary President Bernie Abrecht congratulating Exchange Student Kate Semmens prior to her year in Denmark. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering, fundraising