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Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Lisa Saad, Launch of the Feelix library at Melbourne Zoo, 12 February 2013
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... on the day. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Feelix Sigrid ...The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. Launched at the Melbourne Zoo on 11 February 2003, these images were taken of the families who attended, including Zoos Victoria CEO Laura Mumaw, Minister for Community Services Sherryl Garbut and RVIB CEO Doug Kent, and the Feelix kits displayed on the day.37 digital photographs of families and official guests at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton, sherryl garbut, laura mumaw, doug kent, louise curtin -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, RVIB Orchestra on radio, 1950s
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... dances and concerts. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind RVIB ...RVIB Orchestra playing a medley of songs, with saxophone solo. They were advertised as being available to hire and had played at various dances and concerts.1 MP3 audio recording for use on radioroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib orchestra -
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Audio - Sound recording, RVIB Orchestra and Saxophone Quartet, 1950s
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Institute for the Blind RVIB orchestra Dick Sutcliffe Alan Campbell ...RVIB Orchestra, recorded in Ormond Hall, playing 7 medleys of songs including Gerschwin, Rogers and Hart, Carmichael, Hammerstein, Kearns and Berlin. The orchestra consisted of: Band Leader and Tenor Sax: Richard (Dick) Sutcliffe Soprano Sax: Alan Campbell Saxophone: Arthur Tyzack, Barry Palmer Baritone Sax: John Laversha Trumpet: Reg Hill Trombone: Ian Cooper Piano: Geoff Smith, Rosemary Shone, Fritz Kreisler Piano/Bass: Allan Nuske Drums: Bob Tennant The Victorian Saxophone Quintet, recorded by the ABC circa 1957, playing 9 songs and 2 medleys, consisted of: Alan Campbell, Richard (Dick) Sutcliffe, Arthur Tyzack, John Laversha, Ian Cooper. The announcer is: Bill Passick. 1 MP3 audio recording of orchestra playingroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib orchestra, dick sutcliffe, alan campbell, arthur tyzack, barry palmer, john laversha, reg hill, ian cooper, geoff smith, allan nuske, rosemary shone, fritz kreisler, bob tennant, bill passick -
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Audio - Sound recording, 1989 RVIB Oral History luncheon, 1989
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Gallagher and Patricia McQueen. Royal Victorian Institute ...Prior to 'The Years Between' a luncheon was held to discuss the possibility of recording recollections of RVIB by some of its older attendees. This discussion was recorded and preserved, as the group discusses the various events and themes the history could cover. Individual speakers are not identified, nor are they sometimes near the microphone, however the result is a rambling discussion between friends who lived, enjoyed and endured their time at RVIB. Other attendees included Linley Wallis, Lorraine Bolton, Adrianne Gallagher and Patricia McQueen.2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, reuban ryan, norman rees, charlie bradley, margaret fialides, jim smith, ray smart, alf crossthwaite, oral history -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, RVIB Annual Report 2003-2004, 2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... That'. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Annual Report Trevor ...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 -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, RVIB Annual Report 2002-2003, 2003
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Victorian Institute for the Blind Annual Report Jade Sanderson ...An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: continuing involvement with Project Nexus (to merge with RBS and VAF), NILS becoming a separate entity, launch of History Project, launch of Feelix at Melbourne Zoo with patron Sigrid Thornton, funding of "Little Steps to Learning" by Paul Newman Foundation, RVIB For Sight Week, RVIB Gold Ball, Dare to Date ball and hosting Southern Cross games.1 printed volume of information about the RVIB during the financial yearroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual report, jade sanderson, trevor anderson, doug kent, sigrid thornton, rhonda burchmore, ray martin, hi-5, vanessa amorosi, chad kelly, kushbu lal, wanda egerton, russell short -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, RVIB Annual Report 2001-2002, 2002
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... time since 1985. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Annual ...An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: launch of Project Nexus (to merge with RBS and VAF), 'Egypt by Touch' exhibition, inaugural Dare to Date ball and Aqua Dance party, production of Braille and Large Print in Tetun language for Timor, publication of "I'm posting the pebbles", and the RVIB Fair held for the first time since 1985.1 printed volume of information about the RVIB during the financial yearroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual report, trevor anderson, doug kent, chris baillie, lui palombi, debbie deshayes, jenny pring, chery kurnow, robyn guymer, chris edwards, jamie kelly, tim mitchell, molly meldrum, john so -
Vision AustraliaFunctional object - Object, RVIB Charlton Auxiliary stamp
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind...Royal Victorian Institute Charlton Auxiliary For the Blind... on documents and envelopes. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Wood and rubber stamp used by RVIB Charlton Auxiliary volunteers on documents and envelopes.1 small wood and rubber stamp with wordingRoyal Victorian Institute Charlton Auxiliary For the Blindroyal victorian institute for the blind, office equipment and supplies, auxiliaries -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Talking Newspapers - 1st August 1986, 1/8/1986
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and public libraries played in this. Royal Victorian Institute ...In 1983 the Swan Hill Guardian became the first Talking Newspaper produced by the RVIB. In the three years since then 18 other rural newspapers followed and in 1986 there was a concerted push to add Melbourne papers to this network. This document provided an outline of the process of establishing a paper, and the role community groups and public libraries played in this.2 foolscap page document about the Talking Newspaper Serviceroyal victorian institute for the blind, talking newspaper service -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Hugh Jeffrey and Dorothy Hamilton, November 1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Allan Nuske ...Oral history interview of Dorothy Hamilton (nee Nuske) and Hugh Jeffrey by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, dorothy hamilton, hugh jeffrey, oral history -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Interview with Margaret Fialides, 20/2/1991
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Allan Nuske Margaret ...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 -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Elaine Leahy and Joan Neich, November 1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Oral history interview of Elaine Leahy (nee Dean) and Joan Neich (nee Morice) by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, elaine leahy, joan neich, oral history -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Ted Petersen, 4/12/1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... time with the Institute. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview of Ted Petersen by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. In 1964 Ted Petersen joined the RVIB as a Secretary and discusses his time with the Institute.1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, e.e. (ted) petersen, oral history -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with John Murphy, 10/12/1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Oral history interview of Elaine Leahy (nee Dean) and Joan Neich (nee Morice) by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 3 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, john murphy, oral history -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Interview with David Blyth and Margaret Bull, 1991
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Oral history interview and partial transcript of David Blyth and Margaret Bull by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 4 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, david blyth, margaret bull, oral history -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Neville Kerr, 24/11/1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview Neville Kerr by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, neville kerr, oral history -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Charlie Bradley
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... liked players of the game. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview of Charlie Bradley by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. In 1918 an eye disease took Charlie Bradley's eyesight, ten years later he was part of the Royals club - the first RVIB cricket team - and went on to become one of the most well liked players of the game.1 audio recording of an interview with Charlie Bradleyroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, charlie bradley -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Hugh Jeffrey, 12/11/1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... citizenship. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Allan Nuske Oral ...Oral history interview of Hugh Jeffrey by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. When he was 8, Hugh Jeffrey first attended the RVIB School after his parents delayed his start due to potential medical intervention and his ability to read large print. He went on to become not only a teacher of music at the school, but also an advocate for blind citizenship.4 audio recordings of an interview with Hugh Jeffreyroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, hugh jeffrey -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Interview with David Blyth by Judith Buckrich, 2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind David Blyth Oral ...Oral history interview and partial transcript of David Blyth by Judith Buckrich, with Jess Blyth and Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 4 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, david blyth, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, jess blyth -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Ted Hanlon by Judith Buckrich, 17/6/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview of Ted Hanlon by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 3 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, edward (ted) hanlon -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with David Ditchfield by Judith Buckrich, 31/3/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... to blindness and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian ...Oral history interview of David Ditchfield by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, david ditchfield -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Doug Kent by Judith Buckrich, 31/3/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview of Doug Kent by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, doug kent -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Kevin Poole by Judith Buckrich, 12/7/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview of Kevin Poole by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, kevin poole -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Ted Petersen by Judith Buckrich, 16/6/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview of Ted Petersen by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, e.e. (ted) petersen -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Sue Matthews by Judith Buckrich, 12/7/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute ...Oral history interview of Sue Matthews by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, sue matthews -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Interview with Peter Cronin by Judith Buckrich, 12/7/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. Royal ...Oral history interview and partial transcript of Peter Cronin by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, peter cronin -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Barry Palmer by Michele Prentice, 4/8/2004
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Oral history interview with Barry Palmer by Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, michele prentice, barry palmer -
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Audio - Sound recording, Recollections of RVIB School by Molly Miller, interview conducted by Jim Smith and Reuben Ryan, 28/3/1989
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Victorian Institute for the Blind Oral history Jim Smith Reuben Ryan ...Oral history interview of Molly Miller. Former students recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. It was recorded in the Villa Maria Nursing home.1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, reuben ryan, molly miller -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Norm Rees conducted by Jim Smith and Reuben Ryan, late 1980s
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Oral history Jim ...Oral history interview of Norm Rees. Former students recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. 2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, reuben ryan, norm rees -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Alice McClelland by Alan Nuske, 1/4/1987
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Institute for the Blind Allan Nuske Oral history Alice McClelland 2 ...Oral history interview of Alice McClelland by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. Interview conducted at the Villa Maria Nursing home.2 audio recording2 of recollections from former RVIB attendeesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, alice mcclelland
