Article about comedian Mal Meikle of Greensborough and his many past jobs and ex[eriences.Text and black and white imagegreensborough people, mal meikle, comedians

Diamond Valley' councillor Peter Cleeland won pre-selection for the Federal seat of McEwen in 1984.Text and black and white imagediamond valley shire, councillors, peter cleeland, politicians

Article about 1984 grand final and presentations for the Diamond Valley Football League. Greensborough Football Club were Premiers Text and black and white imagesgreensborough football club, diamond valley football league

The Lower Plenty Community Festival1984 involved many local groups.Text and black and white imagelower plenty, festivals

Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. There is also a photograph and staff listing as part of the annual report.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille & talking book library, hector bathurst, maxene hewitt, alice mcclelland, alison forbes, jan smark, norm the kangaroo, nick gleeson, john poliness, andrew turk, merle griffen, gladys fanning, e.e. haynes, janene morrison, beverley jackson, dianna martin, margaret komen, penny crawford, merrie handbury, shirley robinson, sue hanson, faye donnelly, jane grimwade, jennifer spry, iris whittaker, john cockayne, martin nicol, jan odle, peter sellars, paul korsten, blanche d'alpuget, luu ngac hua, sir brian murray, warren horton, robert miller, sydney alderson

Article about shared accommodation register for homeless young people being set up in Watsonia in 1993.HistoricText and black and white imagediamond valley homeless register, north-east region youth housing program, kristen fawcett, watsonia

Article about visit to Watsonia Country Women's Association by Santa and Mrs. Claus in 1992 following a busy year of fundraising.Text with black and white imagewatsonia cwa, christmas, fundraising, watsonia country women's association

Article about three sisters each giving birth to twins. These women are the daughters of Owen Doyle and are Greensborough locals.Text and bright colour imagedoyle family, owen john doyle, mary smith, anne rayner, clare iob

Article about Father Owen Doyle of Watsonia who became a Catholic priest after his wife died. His eight children and numerous grandchildren attend his ordination at St. Mary's GreensboroughText and black and white imagedoyle family, st mary's greensborough, owen john doyle

Article about Wyn Jenkins, a member of the Diamond Valley Gem Club. Wyn describes what she has learned at the Gem Club.Text and black and white imagediamond valley gem club, gems, wyn jenkins

RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. The conclusion of Rochester, Quambatook and Berwick groups, 70th anniversary celebrations for Portland, Traralgon and Winchelsea, celebrations at the RVIB Annual day, staff changes at RVIB, profile of Jean Hedington at Kyneton and overview of Carols.29 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. In the 2002 newsletters, celebrations were held for Barwon Heads (60 years), Cohuna, Wodonga, Murtoa, Yarrawonga (70 years), news from around Victoria as well as events and staffing changes at head office, and memories of those Auxiliary members who had passed in the year. Interviews with Elizabeth Davies from Sorrento Auxiliary, retiring staff member Carol O'Reilly, departing Dimboola Auxiliary members Ern and Ena Rudolph, For Sight Week, 'See the World through their eyes' corporate breakfast and High Tea at the Windsor campaigns are also mentioned.34 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. Presentation of lifetime achievement awards by Governor John Landy, launch of the Feelix Early Childhood Braille Book Library, staff profile of Patsy Vizents, RVIB Gold Ball, RVIB for Sight Week, reports from Auxiliaries around the state and obituaries.32 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. The final meeting of the Central Council of Auxiliaries at the home of Trudi Westh, and the winding down of the Leongatha, Essendon, Korumburra, Greensborough, Wodonga and Koo Wee Rup branches, the launch of the RVIB history book 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard' and an interview with RVIB client Karen Nelson about her upcoming book on her life story.20 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. Celebrations for Ocean Grove (60 years) Heathcote (70) Sale (73), Frankston (75) Auxiliary Christmas party at Ormond Hall, information on volunteer Lyn Annetta and past student Joan Delahunty, and the work of the Hamilton Auxiliary producing a talking newspaper 'Talking Spectator'.30 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

President's overview of the year including: 11 people have graduated with 1 more expected shortly, School meets the cost of flying people into Melbourne to train with dog rather than establish schools around Australia, how Elizabeth and Jean came from New Zealand to train as they wanted to attend a school established by a blind person, returned home but the emigrated back to Australia. Jean suffered a stroke and was cared for by her sister, and when Elizabeth needed to train with a new dog, Jean was able to stay in the Nursing Home opposite the school. Until Lady Nell was established, age restrictions were imposed so that no woman over 45 and no man over 55 could train with a dog, which Mrs Gration changed when establishing the school, with the oldest graduate at 78 and the youngest at 14 years of age. Challenges in getting people who had the dedication to become a guide dog trainer, and the movement of recent appointees. Another previous requirement was that only totally blind people could have a guide dog, which was amended by Mrs Gration so that people with minimal sight could also apply for one. Seeing eye dogs are also de-sexed, which is not always the procedure at other institutions. Some discussion of the activities at the Day Activity Centre, commencement of a two storey building at 12 Thanet Street to increase accommodation and indoor recreation activities, hostel for blind men and women, as well as the St Leeor Private Nursing Home. Discussion about puppy boarders as well as people who have stepped up into the public relations role (Trevor Mayers and Lesley Marsh) due to staff changes, and return of Greg Cooper to a part-time role.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

President's overview of the year including: the replacement of an older house with a 2 storey building at 12 Thanet Street, continued success of the St Leeor Nursing Home under director Anita Henley, need for permanent and temporary accommodation as offered by the hostel at 2 Derril Avenue, popularity of Day Activity Centre, loss of Adeline Levinson, thanks to Jan McCall and Dr Tony Mason, appeal for volunteers and opportunities for speaking engagements, and profile of Phyllis Gration.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

President's overview of the year including: activities taking place in the new 2 storey building at 12 Thanet Street, continued success of the St Leeor Nursing Home and the hostel at 2 Derril Avenue, popularity of Day Activity Centre, return of Ian Westerland after the completion of his Social Work degree, changes in Queensland office, appeal for volunteers and opportunities for speaking engagements, and profile of Phyllis Gration.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

President's overview of the year including: difficulties in securing funds from an estate in NSW due to challenges from Guide Dogs, continued good work done by Trevor Mayers and Wendy Madams in the Queensland office, information on how the program works, appeal for volunteers and opportunities for speaking engagements, and profile of Phyllis Gration.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

President's overview of the year including: difficulties in securing funds from estates who use wording other than specified by the association, opening of an office in Geelong, return of Michelle Noyce in the Queensland office, competition for donated dollars, role of Phyllis Gration in passing law that assistance dogs should not be excluded from transport or public place, holiday at Seamist in Otways for Swish Club and various staff members and their families, visits from Bill Thornton (Canada) and Alan Brookes (Int. Federation of Guide Dog Assoc. for the Blind), information on how the program works, appeal for volunteers and opportunities for speaking engagements, and profile of Phyllis Gration.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration

President's overview of the year including: involvement in two court cases - the first against a NSW organisation who claimed to be the only one in the state who provided a full range of mobility aids and using a logo similar to Lady Nell, and the second against a QLD organisation who disputed Lady Nell as the beneficiary of a will bequest to 'Seeing Eye' Dog School, sale of St Leeor Nursing Home due to the staffing issues and the increasing requirements for operation, an overview of puppy boarders and school experience program, successful open days, launch of 'Seeing Without Sight' publication in print and audio, unveiling of life sized sculpture of Phyllis Gration and Lady Nell V, the passing of Alf Krummel (long time puppy breeder) and Lorna Martin (puppy boarder and all round volunteer), appeal for opportunities for speaking engagements, and profile of Phyllis Gration.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration, wyona diebert, kate watkins, will anderson, dane trethowan, carolyn thompson, rosemary bryce, lyn tyson, brian talbot, robin hopkins, bill watson, ray dunn, joyce stewart, rosalie hancock, des hay, katherine lord, john hardy, paul roberts, john creamer, lorna martin, alf krummel

President's overview of the year including: involvement in two court cases - the first against a NSW organisation who claimed to be the only one in the state who provided a full range of mobility aids and using a logo similar to Lady Nell, and the second against a QLD organisation who disputed Lady Nell as the beneficiary of a will bequest to 'Seeing Eye' Dog School, sale of St Leeor Nursing Home due to the staffing issues and the increasing requirements for operation, an overview of puppy boarders and school experience program, successful open days, launch of 'Seeing Without Sight' publication in print and audio, unveiling of life sized sculpture of Phyllis Gration and Lady Nell V, the passing of Alf Krummel (long time puppy breeder) and Lorna Martin (puppy boarder and all round volunteer), appeal for opportunities for speaking engagements, and profile of Phyllis Gration.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration, wyona diebert, kate watkins, will anderson, dane trethowan, carolyn thompson, rosemary bryce, lyn tyson, brian talbot, robin hopkins, bill watson, ray dunn, joyce stewart, rosalie hancock, des hay, katherine lord, john hardy, paul roberts, john creamer, lorna martin, alf krummel

Brief overview of the establishment of a blind cricket ground at Kooyong and growth of services for blind and vision impaired by the Association for the Blind.16 pages of text and illustrationsassociation for the blind, victorian blind cricket association

Photograph shows VR bogie car 50 at Black Rock terminus.Yields information of Railways tramcar at Black Rock terminus and strip shopsBlack and white photograph with no textvictorian railways, vr tram 50, black rock, terminus, bogie car

This plaque was made to commemorate the generous funds donated Mr A.M Nicholas in 1936 almost entirely funding the building of the new Mission to Seamen at Port Melbourne opened in 1937. Mr Nicholas died in Feb 1937. The new building was opened on the 4th of December 1937 by Lord Huntingfield, the plaque was dedicated and unveiled the same by his nephew Mr Nicholas Lightfoot. The plaque was removed from the building which ws demolished in 1995. The plaque is really similar to the memorial plaque made in memory of Ethel Godfrey (see item 2053).Mr Nicholas together with Mr HW Shmith organised rights to produce Aspirin aka ASPRO in Australia in 1915 during WW1. The Nicholas Family were significant philanthropists in Melbourne and Victoria and this plaque commemorates his gift to the Mission for visiting seamen between 1937 and late 20th C. The story of the donation is told in an unpublished autobiography by the then Rev'd Frank Oliver, based at 717 Flinders st. as senior Mission Chaplain 1930-1960.A heavy ceramic plaque with moulded metal alloy frame, polychrome glazed irregular ceramic tesserae design and memorial text in Gothic script in central lozenge set into a rectangular clay base.in each corner design features initials: "ihs" / IN central lozenge of design text reads: " To the Glory of God/ and in grateful memory of/ ALFRED MICHAEL NICHOLAS Esq / through whose generous gift/ the whole of this Institute / and Chapel were built./ Died February 26th 1937"1908, plaque, alfred m. nicholas, memorial, alfred michael nicholas, port melbourne, 1937, aspro

Black and white bound photocopy of the 1982 yearbook with a white cover and large text near the top reading WHS. This text is filled in with intricate patterns, and below it is cursive-esque text reading Mag '82WHS Mag '82