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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1951, 1940-1944
From it's beginning in 1867, 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.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
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Magazine - Text, The Sentinel, Autumn 1996 - an information update on the Association for the Blind Centenary Appeal
Summary update of Centenary AppealArticles relating to the Centenary Appeal held by the Association for the Blind. These include: Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett asking Victorians to support the appeal at the 100th birthday celebrations the AFB held at Melbourne Town Hall, a government grant of 1M to the appeal, current appeal total of 5M but still requiring 2.5M to fund new facilities to meet needs, the unveiling of the Tilly Aston Memorial Bell, support from the William Buckland Foundation and Ford Australia, interview with 100 year old client Ernie Stewart, launch of appeal to raise money for new facilities on the Mornington Peninsula was held at Cruden Farm, Bib Stillwell donated a car to help raise $100,000 to fund the movement of the Braille and Talking Book Library from South Yarra to Kooyong, Robert Clark Trust has donated to the redevelopment of Kelaston, and community volunteers raised $30K towards the rebuilding of Elanora.4 pages of printed materialnon-fictionassociation for the blind, fundraising, tilly aston, ernie stewart, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
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Document - Text, 20 Year Service Pin Recipient's Directions
Summary update of Centenary AppealRun sheet of times and events that occurred during the ceremony to present service recognition pins at Government House. 1 page of printed materialnon-fictionassociation for the blind, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell, awards -
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Card - Text, Mount Pritchard and District Community Club Ltd - temporary membership card
Summary update of Centenary AppealCard used by Elizabeth Maxwell to gain entry into the Mount Pritchard and District Community Club for five days in July 1996. 1 paper card with image on rear and writing on frontnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, A History of the Guiding Light Square Dance Club, 1995
Summary update of Centenary AppealBrief history of the Guiding Light Square Dancing club, which began in April 1974 by Colin and Margaret Fox. Practice sessions were originally held in the Fox house but were soon moved to Kooyong and continued for 21 years. Social activities, such as pie nights, picnics and outings together, were held in between demonstrations, practice sessions and trips to other square dance clubs. A4 page typewritten on both sidesnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, guiding light square dance club -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, 'Around the world on blind faith' article by Caroline Van De Pol, 1995
Summary update of Centenary AppealNewspaper article about Maurice Gleeson and Marj Goodall, who undertook an overseas trip together after becoming acquainted through the Association of the Blind. 1 photocopied newspaper article from Herald Sun, 1 May 1995non-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, maurice gleeson, marj goodall, caroline van de pol -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Tigers for Trophies, 1991
Summary update of Centenary AppealThe 1991 Victorian Blind Bowlers Final was won by the Illawarra Tigers team of Archie McLean, Keith Spenlove, Hec Stephenson and Bob McLeod. The team will go on to represent Victoria in the biennial VA-SA Challenge for the Catchpole Shield.1 cut out article from an AFB publicationnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, illawarra tigers, recreation -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Neil lets his fingers 'do the talking' and his ears 'do the reading' by Robyn Fowler
Summary update of Centenary AppealDiscussion of Newsline service provided by the AFB and how it is used by Neil Maxwell. Article includes an image of Neil holding a phone, whose base rests on a desk in a study, and turns towards camera.1 cut out article from a suburban newspapernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, newsline, robyn fowler -
Vision Australia
Card - Text, The New Baringa Centre invitiation, 1991
Summary update of Centenary AppealInvitation for Mr and Mrs N Maxwell to attend the official opening of the New Baringa Centre by Governor of Victoria Dr Davis McCaughey on Wednesday 7th August 1991.1 invitation card which folds out to contain detailsnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, baringa (shepparton), dr davis mccaughey -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, 'Gloria goes it alone' article
Summary update of Centenary AppealBlind bowler Gloria Pascoe could be the first totally blind bowler playing Pennant competition. She competes at the Tooronga Bowling Club's B1 Pennant team and has represented Australia in the 1980 Paralympics as well as international tournaments.1 page taken from AFB publication with image of blind bowlernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, gloria pascoe, recreation -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, 'State's blind bowlers compete' by Leigh Murray
Summary update of Centenary AppealTo promote blind bowling, the annual tournament between Victoria and South Australia, will be held in Ballarat's Webbcona Bowling Club. Victorian representatives from Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne will be competing to win the Catchpole Trophy.1 photocopied article taken from unknown sourcenon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, ivan molloy, leigh murray -
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Article - Text, 'Russell Danby, painter'
Summary update of Centenary AppealProfile of Russell Danby, who created a Tuscan mural at Vision Australia, with grapevines and villas.1 photocopied article taken from unknown sourcenon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, russell danby -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, The Association for the Blind needs $750,000 - Give Thanks For Your Sight
Summary update of Centenary AppealOverview of the work done by the Association for the Blind and contact details for all those involved in managing the appeal. The 'Sight, Kooyong' appeal aimed to raise $750,000 to provide additional facilities at Kooyong, Oak Park, Geelong, Ballarat, Mildura and Shepparton, expand the George Vowell Day Centre and establish residential facilities at Mt Eliza, expand welfare and rehabilitation services across Victoria, increase work done in the Low Vision Clinic and expand awareness in the prevention of blindness.1 booklet with braille and print on front covernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of John Oswald Wicking AM, 19 May 1918 - 11 June 2002
Summary update of Centenary AppealOrder of Service for the life of John Oswald Wicking at St John's Church, Toorak.1 booklet of 8 cream coloured pagesnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, john wicking -
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Card - Text, Invitation to the Official Opening of the Vision Resource Centre
Summary update of Centenary AppealInvitation card to the opening of the Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong in 1989.1 invitation card, white with blue writing and AFB logo, and 1 envelope addressed to Mr and Mrs Neil Maxwellnon-fictionThe President, Mrs Diana J. Jones and Members of the Committee of the Association for the Blind have pleasure in inviting Mr & Mrs N Maxwell to be present at the Official Opening of the Vision Resource Centre 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong by His Excellency, Dr Davis McCaughey, A.C. Governor of Victoria, on Wednesday 3rd May 1989, at 2.30pm Refreshments will be served after the ceremony AFB logoassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Invitation to Peter Rickards 25 Years of Service afternoon tea
Summary update of Centenary AppealInvitation to attend an afternoon tea to celebrate 25 years of service by Peter Rickards1 x cream A4 sized page with black writingnon-fictionYou are cordially invited to celebrate Peter Rickards 25 Years of Service with Vision Australia Foundation And join us for afternoon tea on 26th August 2002 at 3pm at "The Plaza" 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong RSVP to Michele Barry Service Manager Vision Australia Foundation Kooyong Ph: 98649206 By 22nd August 2002elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, peter rickards -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Marg Lane: Guide, volunteer, advocate for the vision impaired by Peter Baker and Marjorie West
Summary update of Centenary AppealObituary of Marjory (Marg) Lane who passed away on March 27, 2001. The tribute, penned by her nephew Peter Baker and friend Marjory West, chronicle her early family life, experience as a student teacher, and lifetime involvement with the Guiding Association, volunteer service with 3RPH and helping establish Audio Description service for theatre goers. 1 photocopied article on cut down A4 sized pagenon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, marjory lane -
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Programme - Text, Association for the Blind 95th Birthday Celebration Concert
Summary update of Centenary AppealConcert program and brief history of the Association for the Blind on its 95th birthday.1 x A4 sized page folded in halfnon-fictionAssociation for the Blind Ltd 95th Birthday Celebration Concert Camberwell Civic Centre Sunday 25th November 1990 at 2.30pm Souvenir Programelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
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Article - Text, Something About Me: Michael Lynch
Summary update of Centenary AppealShort piece on Michael Lynch, CEO of Vision Australia Foundation.Cut out newspaper article taken from Stonnington Leader May 28, 2001non-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, michael lynch -
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Article - Text, Obituaries: Innovator who helped saved sight of thousands - Gerard William Crock
Summary update of Centenary AppealObituary of Gerard Crock, an ophthalmologist who pioneered micro-surgery in his field, was the first professor appointed medical specialty chair in Australia, establish the ophthalmology department at Melbourne University and helped develop the Ear and Eye Hospital and the Low Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong.Photocopied newspaper article taken from The Age, Monday January 14, 2008non-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, gerard crock -
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Certificate - Text, Life Governor certificate : Neil Maxwell and Elizabeth Maxwell
Summary update of Centenary AppealLife Governor certificates awarded to Elizabeth Maxwell (1989) and Neil Maxwell (1992). Elizabeth's certificate has black and gold writing, with a golden AFB Guiding Light symbol, and is signed by Diana J Jones and John Cook. Neil's certificate has black writing, with a black and blue AFB logo, with horizontal lines and a black 'Pacman', and is signed by John Moule and John Cook.2 styles of Life Governor certificates, awarded in 1989 and 1992non-fictionAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Elizabeth Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1989 by Order of the Committee Diana J Jones - President John Cook - Secretary Association for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Neil Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind on the Eighteenth day of September 1992 by Resolution of the Committee John Moule - President John Cook - Secretaryelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Premier's Award for Senior Citizen of the Year 1999 nomination form
Summary update of Centenary AppealNomination form for Neil Maxwell, to become Senior Citizen of the Year in 1999. Ken Gunning completed this form and, as part of the application, submitted a typed list of Neil's volunteering commitments over the past 40 years, from the notes he made.4 x A4 pages - one form with handwritten responses, 2 handwritten pages and one typed documentnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letters to Neil Maxwell regarding his resignations from the Baringa Branch Committee and Board of the Association for the Blind
Summary update of Centenary AppealNeil Maxwell played an active role in the governance of the Association for the Blind. In these letters, regret is expressed for his resignation and acknowledgement of his contribution in helping the Baringa Centre become a reality and his work in gaining financial assistance for the Association.2 x A4 letters with AFB logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letters inviting Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to receive 40 Years of Service award
Summary update of Centenary AppealTwo letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, recognising their 40 Years of Service and invitation to attend a Volunteer Recognition Afternoon tea to receive their awards.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letters inviting Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to receive Vision Australia honour badges
Summary update of Centenary AppealTwo letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, as past Life Governors, inviting them to receive Vision Australia awards recognising the same.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia -
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Document - Text, Invitation to the Opening of the new Kooyong Centre
Summary update of Centenary AppealInvitation for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to attend the opening of the new Kooyong Centre on Thursday 11th October 2001.1 x A4 page of grey background with black writingnon-fictionThe President, Malcolm Daubney and Members of the Board request the pleasure of the company of Neil & Elizabeth Maxwell at the Opening of the new Kooyong Centre 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong at 10.30am for 11am on Thursday 11th October, 2001 by John Landy, AC, MBE Governor of Victoria RSVP by 27 September 2001 (03) 9599 5000 Light Lunchelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter from Robin Pleydell to Neil Maxwell on his resignation from the Board
Summary update of Centenary AppealLetter from Robin Pleydell to Neil Maxwell upon the occasion of his retirement from the Association of the Blind.Handwritten letter from Robin Pleydell to Neil Maxwellnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, robin pleydell -
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Article - Text, Peninsula bowlers star in indoor blind titles by John Gavegan
Summary update of Centenary AppealArticle on the 11th Australian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Championship, held at Chisholm Institute. Both Neil Maxwell and Ivan Molloy were interviewed and photographed during the competition.Photocopy of newspaper article on 11th Australian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Championshipnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, ivan molloy -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Resignation acceptances from Victorian Blind Bowls Association
Summary update of Centenary AppealIn 1997 Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell retired from their positions at the Victorian Blind Bowls Association. Elizabeth had worked as Transport Officer for the VBA since 1980 and Neil joined the Victorian Blind Bowls Club in 1975, becoming President, Committee Member, Public Officer and Manager.2 letters with Victorian Blind Bowls Association letterheadnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowls association -
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Document - Text, Victorian Indoor Bias Bowls Association Meeting Minutes 14 April 2011
Summary update of Centenary AppealMinutes from the VIBBA meeting held on 14th April 2011, with recommended format and conditions for the Roy Langdon trophy - to be played between Kooyong and Blackburn clubs.5 typed pages - 3 of meeting minutes, 2 of large print guidelines for Roy Langdon trophynon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian indoor blind bias bowls association