Margaret Picken (1950-) trained and worked as a cartographic draftsman from 1968-1975 within the mining industry. These skills were readily transferable to work as a property illustrator for the real estate industry. Process: “Sketches were ordered by phone initially as there were no mobile phones or computers then. I would take our 2 year-old son with me to the houses when the other 2 boys were at school. I photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a ‘thumbnail’ sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the ‘pen and ink’ was completed. This process was the only one I used the entire time. Polaroid photos gave an instant usable photo. I then delivered the sketches by hand to the offices. There were deadlines each week on a Tuesday.” “… about 2003 coloured photos began to take over the sketches and mainstream companies replaced sole traders like myself providing a one-stop shop for all advertising. I produced my last Real Estate sketches in late 2005.” Margaret Picken (1950-) trained and worked as a cartographic draftsman from 1968-1975 within the mining industry. This architectural drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated. Margaret Picken approached a number of historical societies in July 2020 with a view to donating her work. Sketches for post code 3127 arefheld by this collection. Others for suburbs including Ashburton, Balwyn, Camberwell, Canterbury, Blackburn, Box Hill, Burwood, Glen Iris, Hawthorn, Kew, Mont Albert North and Nunawading have been donated to the relevant historical group in those suburbs. (See Balwyn Historical Society, Box Hill Historical Society, Camberwell Historical Society, Hawthorn Historical Society, Kew Historical Society, Whitehorse Historical Society). In some cases, this collection also has a copy of the matching newspaper advertisement. Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 11 Agnes Street, Surrey Hills (VIC) by Margaret Picken. The drawing, dated 1990, was commissioned by the Woodards real estate company.37 ALBANY CRES, SURREY HILLS / MARGARET PICKEN -91 / WOODARDS ~ C'WELLarchitectural drawing, houses, surrey hills / mont albert (vic.), artists, margaret picken 1950-, albany crescent, 1980

Articles in the annual report include: the opening of the new building at Burwood (Enfield) and the facilities it provides, including a bowling green, swimming pool and rooms for specialist areas such as orientation and mobility and music braille; the need for the new building, publication of a booklet 'The Pre-School Child who is blind', the development of rehabilitation services for those who are unable to visit the new site and the introduction of Mark IV talking book machines.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records

Black and white photograph showing a young child, approximately six years old, using a Perkins Brailler. Possibly taken at the RVIB's Burwood School, where the Perkins Brailler was introduced in 1963.1 black and white photograph of boy using a Perkinsrvib burwood school, braille equipment

10 students read at their desks in the classroom. Braille maps are on the walls and their are miniature wooden tanks, airplanes and a building on top of the cupboard. The walls are wood panelled to halfway up, then glassed.1 black and white photograph of 10 pupils in the school roomrvib burwood school, education

"RVIB is grateful for Mrs Janet Conn for her generous support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired. Mrs Conn's donation was made in loving memory of her late husband, Mr Charles Conn. June 1999." Beneath this script is the Braille text of the above. Digital image of plaque with writing and BrailleRVIB is grateful for Mrs Janet Conn for her generous support of our work with children who are blind or vision impaired. Mrs Conn's donation was made in loving memory of her late husband, Mr Charles Conn. June 1999.royal victorian institute for the blind, janet conn, rvib burwood school

A smiling school girl plays a piano, whilst reading the music with a high magnification pair of glasses.Digital image of girl playing piano with glassesrvib burwood school, education

A young blond haired child in overalls moves carefully down a staircase and at the top/base of the stairs.Digital image of a young boy in overallsrvib burwood school, occupational therapy

A schoolboy sits at a table, with a tin of cut plastic straws in front of him as he threads them on to a plastic cord. This activity is used by many teachers to enhance fine motor development.1 black and white image of a boy threading itemsrvib burwood school, education

Rectangular wooden column with wooden wings either side, set on a wooden base. At the top of the column is a golden wreath sitting on a golden bell, and inside the wreath two hands are clasped in silver. The front of the column has golden coloured plate with the winners inscribed: 1967 Brabham, 1968 Clarke, 1969 Brabham, 1970 Clarke, 1971 Clarke, 1972 Brabham. On the base, is another golden coloured plate with 'Annual Physical Education Award' inscribed.Wooden award with gold coloured plates and two hands clasped amongst laurels at toprvib burwood school, brabham, clarke, awards

To help children learn water safety as well as be able to provide physical therapy through water exercises, a swimming pool was opened at the Burwood School. Running a heated indoor pool required the installation of a solar hot water system, which was opened by Victorian MP David White in 1985.Brown plaque with gold coloured writing and Braille tapeThis swimming pool is heated by the sun (also in braille) The solar heating system was opened by The Hon. David White, MLC., Minister for Minerals and Energy February 15, 1985rvib burwood school, david white

NAB Volunteers helping to create the sensory garden at the Vision Australia Education Centre on March 23, 2007.rvib burwood school, volunteers

On the 21st June 2008 Vision Australia hosted a farewell celebration at 557 St Kilda Road for people who attended the RVIB School and Residential Rehabilitation and Training Centre. This CD has been produced as a memento of this occasion. CD1 contains the official proceedings of the day. CD2 contains a compilation of interviews and memories that people shared on the day.21 sound files of official proceedings and interviewsroyal victorian institute for the blind, burwood school, employment

From its beginning in 1866, the Victorian Asylum for the Blind (later called the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind) has been a prominent resident in St Kilda Road. Intended to provide work and education, the RVIB has adapted and changed according to the staff and people who passed through, lived, laughed, learned and languished in it, as well as societal expectations. In this history of the building, its services and personalities, up until the closure of St Kilda Road.284 pages without illustrations in etext filenon-fictionroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib burwood school

Based upon the story of 'The Three Little Pigs', children were invited to hear the story and see (and knock down) the house made of straw, the house made of wood and the house made of bricks, before heading back for snacks. As part of the day, a petting zoo with barnyard animals also allowed the opportunity to investigate other animals.107 digital images of attendees at the Book Week celebrationvision australia, feelix, ed gamble, ella edwards, noah o'brien, dominic kennedy, matthew johnson, tommy papoutsidis, louise curtin

An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: acknowledgement of the passing of Dr Trevor Anderson (President) during the year, merge of organisations, equipment upgrade at Burwood School and transition of early education program out to Southern and Eastern offices and publication of "Little Steps to Learning" and 'Thanks Mate I'll Try That'.1 printed volume of information about the RVIB during the financial yearroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual report, trevor anderson, doug kent

Oral history recording and transcript of interview of Margaret Fialides by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Staff recall how they came to be involved with the organisation and changes made during their tenure.1 oral history interview with Margaret Fialidesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, margaret fialides, 3rph radio station, library, burwood school, oral history

Burwood School children undertook reading in various ways, such as Braille, and using aids such as additional lighting and a reading platform. In this example, a boy reads Braille whilst a girl is assisted by a teacher to read from her book. In the background are three posters displaying the wildflowers, environment and another aspect of Australian studies.burwood school, education, braille

A young boy, dressed in blue top and trackpants, sits on the floor with his teacher. Whilst he touches the rug, she holds his chin in one hand and has the other, as if lifted off his shoulder. The teacher is possibly dressed in a black exercise outfit, and may have been undertaking physical therapy with him.1 digital image of a female sitting on the floor with a young boyrvib burwood school, occupational therapy

Articles in the annual report include: Burwood School acquiring a caravan to use as a mobile science lab, a Seminar on Rehabilitation for Employment was held, a profile of retiring President Charles Bennett who first joined a panel of doctors providing free services to blind people in 1931, became Honorary Medical Officer for the Institute in 1941 and President in 1951. Also included are articles on the Optacon, Carols by Candlelight and a small profile on Neil Westh.1 printed volume with photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Articles in the annual report include: the possible acquisition of land at Burwood by the Government for a teacher college, photos of a trip to Falls Creek by students, the success of the only vocationally orientated residential centre for blind adults and the introduction of E.J. Hanlon as President.1 printed volume with photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports