Framed portrait of Bruce Small who was President of the Association for the Blind 1955-1964. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the VAF Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Small stands in his Gold Coast mayoral robes, which consist of a dark blue velvet with ermine trim and a white ruffled shirt.. He wears a mayoral chain of office around his neck and glasses, with his hands clasped in front of him. Sir Bruce Small joined the Vision Australia’s General committee in 1944 and became President of the organisation in 1955. He developed an efficient team with Sir Hubert Opperman (for many years the world’s number one cyclist), whom he brought in as Vice President and Mr. Pat Lightfoot, himself president for many years. Sir Bruce had to leave school at an early age after the death of his father in order to support his family. The lessons he learned from this episode in his life created a man of quick wit, with a razor sharp mind and the skills of a gambler - attributes that enabled him to achieve his goal of “aiming for the stars”. This was put into effect when he proposed a plan for 3 new Vision Australia nursing homes in 5 years at Ballarat, Bendigo and Brighton at a cost, which at that time seemed impossible but which was finally achieved between 1957 and 1959, through astute financial management. Sir Bruce also supported the concept of organisational decentralization and made amendments to the constitution, which enabled the associated branches of the Vision Australia (then the Association for the Advancement of the Blind) to form local committees. This was in order to generate local interest in the blind people in the community and engage them in fund raising and running of the nursing homes. Although he resigned in 1964 when he moved to Queensland he still retained an interest in Vision Australia. Sir Bruce had always pushed for a symbol for Vision Australia which would be recognized by the public and serve a useful purpose. This took the form of a beacon which was erected at Brighton, overlooking the sea, having a twofold purpose – a reference point and guiding light for small craft, and symbolically for blind people a guiding light to direct them to a safe harbour. Sir Bruce switched on the guiding light at in 1969 having already donated the cost of $3000. Prior to joining Vision Australia, Sir Bruce had operated the Malvern Star bicycle business in Glenferrie Rd. He promoted and expanded the business making Malvern Star the industry leader in Australia. This was aided by his friendship with Sir Hubert Oppermen, who promoted Malvern Star bikes through his role as world’s number one cyclist. In 1967 he became Mayor of the Gold Coast and, in 1972 he was elected to the Queensland Parliament representing the seat of Surfers Paradise. 1 art original in gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr Bruce Small / President 1955 - 1964 / Association for the Blind'.association for the blind, bruce small

The 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles enjoyed a long friendship with members of the 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment (AIF) Association, hosting an annual visit. This pewter was presented to the 13th Light Horse President on such a visit and was returned to the 8/13th in 1980 when the 13th ALH Association closed.Rare example of the close affiliation between a regiment of World War 1 (1914-1918) and its descendent regiment in the post World War 2 (1939-1945) era.Silver plated mug with handle and inscribed on both sides.On one side "13th Australian Light Horse Regiment A & C Squadron, 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles dated 9th May 1959" and on the other side "This cup is to be held by the current President of 13th Light Horse ( AIF ) Association. It is to be returned by the last surviving President to the 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles"13th, light horse, vmr

Folded card, pale cream colour with blue printing & illustrated colour prints of wreaths, suitable for placing on soldier's graves. BRITISH ASSOCIATION YPRES SALIENT BELGIUM (An Association of Ex-Soldiers) Cataloguecommerce - advertising, military history, passchendaele barracks trust, belgium, ypres

Booklet (18 pages) ''Beautiful Bendigo'' - coloured pictures of Bendigo and attractions with one page foreword. Published in association with the Bendigo and District Tourism Association, 1987. Includes city map at back of booklet.Printed in Singapore by Toppan Printing Company. Published by Robert Brown & Associated (Aust) Pty Ltd.bendigo, tourism, guide, tramways, george lansell, gold mines hotel, specimen cottage, queen elizabeth oval, secred heart cathedral, camp hill primary school, public library, conservatory gardens, school of mines. central deborah mine. dai gum san wax museum, kwan gung joss house, bendigo's sun loong dragon. sandhurst town, map of bendigo.

Typed reference letter. Personal reference for William Robinson, a foundation member of the association and a recognised pastoralist and beekeeper in the Beechworth District, written by Linton Briggs, secretary of North-Eastern Apiarists' Association (Victoria).personal, reference, beekeeper, robinson, beechworth honey

Plaques recognising the funds donated by AFB supporters as part of the Vision Victoria Appeal, that helped build the Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong 1987-1989. The need for services for people with low vision was recognised by the AFB, who undertook to provide a range of services including diagnosis of low vision, advisors on how people with low vision could best utilise their existing sight, and objects designed to assist in everyday living. Initially operating out of a flat facing Glenferrie Road, which the Association had purchased, the growing demand demonstrated that a larger dedicated area was required. Thus began the project to develop a Low Vision Clinic on the land previously occupied by flats eventually purchased by the Association. 2 digital images of wooden board with white etched writingIn recognition of the assistance given the to the Low Vision Clinic by the many generous friends of the Association for the Blind The Association for the Blind acknowledges with appreciation the contribution made to the Low Vision Clinic by the following major donors: The Victorian Government Springfield Auxiliary Kooyong Fair Committee Mr Claude Kingston O.B.E. Mr A.T. Marriott Mr W. P. Fleming Mr A.J. Jennings-Smith H. and L. Hecht Trust Collier Trust William Buckland Foundationassociation for the blind, h & l hecht trust, william buckland trust

Wycheproof Historical Society has the Charlton Independent newspaper report Clip of Friday, November 27,1885 of the Opening of ANA Branch Number 45, Wycheproof, in Supplementary file box,Room 1,also ANA Display folder in Upper Level Room 4,Cabinet 2B Many Australian Natives' Association subscribers' details are found in our collection of old A.N.A. books.These record books give names, occupations,locations and transfer information.The formation of the Wycheproof Branch made this historical data possible. This is an original charter dated 1885 - an old historical document. In 1993 Austalian Natives' Association(ANA)joined forces with Manchester Unity to create Australian Unity. A.N.A. Charter signed by chief President and General secretary; seal of A.N.A. 24-11-1885. Wycheproof Branch Opening Number 45 for Australian Natives' Association. Contents of 24 lines, commercially printed documentation - wooden ornate frame.On back: Donated to the Wycheproof/ Historical Society 6.8. 2008/ by Eddie Molloy.australian natives association, a.n.a., wycheproof, charter, 1885

This is a flag awarded to the Premiers of the Warrnambool District Bowls Association for 1963-4. The members of the Warrnambool District Bowls Association are Timboon, Dennington, Koroit, Port Fairy, Terang, Lawn Tennis, City Memorial and Warrnambool Bowls Clubs. It is presumed that this flag was awarded to St. John’s Bowls Club as it was passed over from that club to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society in 2014. St. John’s Bowls Club in Princess Street, Warrnambool was associated with the Warrnambool Presbyterian Church. It was formed in the 1930s and ceased to exist in 2013. This flag is of some interest as a memento of St. John’s Bowls Club in Warrnambool. This club was a well-known sporting club in the 20th and early 21st centuries in Warrnambool. Bowling is a popular sport in Warrnambool. This is a triangular-shaped cloth flag or pennant. It is dark blue with yellow lettering stitched on (Warrnambool District Bowls Association Premiers 1963-4). The base of the triangle has a white canvas folded binding in which is enclosed a plaited rope with a metal clip for attachment to a pole. The smallest section of the flag has been stitched over with black cloth. The flag is somewhat grubby with the white binding particularly dirty.‘W.D.B.A. Premiers 1963-64’warrnambool district bowls association, st. john’s bowls club, warrnambool, warrnambool

Copies of the Ballarat School of Mines and Insudtries Articles of Association with alterations marked. tafe, ballarat school of mines, articles of association

East Ringwood Progress Association Community Fair and Junior Art Competition.

Journal of Australian Tramway Employees Association. May 1968. 24 pages.person, individual, basil miller

Stawell Sheep breeders Association Committee Membership Badges & Prize Medallion

Blue White and Black. Wimmera Bowling Association ( A.E. Oliver Collection)stawell

A FRAMED CERTIFICATE OF THE AUSTRALIAN NATIVES ASSOCIATION - TO ORGANISE A NEW BRANCH IN CLUNESlocal history, documents, certificates, the australian natives association

Colour photo of the presentation of the Perpetual Trophy to the hunters of Slovenian Association Melbournetrophy, hunter group, slovenian association melbourne

New Zealand J force (Japan) B.C.O.F. veteran association badge.

A sketch map of Doncaster, Mitcham and Tunstall by the Fire Underwriters' Association of Victoria.non-fictionShetch map of Doncaster, Mitcham and Tunstall. Scale 1inch = 40 chainsmap, doncaster, mitcham, tunstall

Mr. J. T. Farr died in September 1092,Portrait of J.T Farr, foundation member of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. old colonists' association, ballarat, j.t. farr, medal

Photographic portrait of Andrew Michelson, member of the Old Colonists Association of Ballarat.andrew michelson, old colonists' association of ballarat, old colonists' club