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Photograph - Image, Audience at 1998 Carols by Candlelight, 24/12/1998
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Victorian Institute for the Blind Fundraising ...1998 Carols by Candlelight crowds watch the stage, ablaze with light, with the Melbourne skyline in the background.Col. transparencies of the Carols by Candlelight stage and crowdscarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising -
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Photograph - Image, Dusk view of 1992 Carols by Candlelight, 24/12/1992
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... by Candlelight Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Fundraising ...Twilight descends as the crowds light up the Sidney Myer Music Bowl as the Carols by Candlelight performance begins in 1992.Col. photograph of Carols by Candlelight stage.carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising -
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Container - Object, Bekross, Carols by Candlelight wooden box, 2001
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... of the figures. Carols by Candlelight Royal Victorian Institute ...This wooden box and other small gifts were given to performers at Carols by Candlelight as a small thank you for donating their time and talents at the concert. The Carols by Candlelight logo of two candle adult shaped figures stand beside a smaller candle child shaped figure, with the words 'Carols by Candlelight 2001' arching over the top of the figures and 'RVIB' at the base of the figures.1 dark brown wooden box with hinged lid and green lining on baseCarols by Candelight 2001 RVIBcarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising -
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Functional object - Object, Bekross, Carols by Candlelight coaster, 2001
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind...' above this. Carols by Candlelight Royal Victorian Institute ...A wooden coaster with the Carols by Candlelight logo of two candle adult shaped figures stand beside a smaller candle child shaped figure, with the words 'RVIB Carols by Candlelight' arching over the top of the figures and 'Qantas presents' above this.1 round wooden coaster with inscriptionQantas presents RVIB Carols by Candelightcarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising -
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Photograph - Image, Stella Axarlis at Carols by Candlelight 1981
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... her. Carols by Candlelight Royal Victorian Institute ...Negative of Stella Axarlis dressed in white singing onstage at Carols by Candlelight, with the band and choir behind her.Col. negatives of opera singer performing at Carols by Candlelightcarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, stella axarlis -
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Photograph - Image, David Blyth packing cans, 1958
... royal victorian institute for the blind... by aircraft to troops in the field. royal victorian institute ...David Blyth, worker at the RVIB Factory, stacking cans The picture dates to about 1958 when we were packing emergency supplies for the Army. The pack were rations which were dropped by aircraft to troops in the field. 1 B/W image of man removing cans from rows and placing into cartonroyal victorian institute for the blind, david blyth -
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Functional object - Object, Wooden Braille board
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... the board as required. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Wooden braille board with wooden header, hinged with brass hinges and small pins to clamp the paper to the board. Metal frames on each side hold a rod across the front of the board. The rod is fixed to two moveable parts which can go up or down the board as required.1 wooden back board with metal flanges either sideroyal victorian institute for the blind, braille equipment -
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Photograph - Image, Going on a Bear Hunt at Burwood, 22/08/2007
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Hunt. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Feelix RVIB ...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. On August 22, 2007 Feelix staff organised an activity to supplement the book "We're going on a bear hunt" by Michael Rosen. First the book was read, then the young children (and their parents) replicated the actions of the book's characters in their search for a Bear who followed them home for morning tea. Later that day, Burwood School children also joined in on their own Bear Hunt.70 digital images of staff and children during the Bear Huntroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, rvib burwood school, louise curtin, ed gamble -
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Audio - Sound recording, Thanks for the Memories - Stories from our Past, June 2008
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Burwood School ...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 -
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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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Administrative record - Text, RVIB Annual Report 2002-2003, 2003
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Southern Cross games. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...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 -
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Administrative 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 -
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Administrative 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 -
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Photograph - Image, Lisa Saad, Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library, 12 February 2013
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... cups. 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, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. These included a soft toy duck in bright plaid fabric, a shiny metal tea pot, a cassette recording of the story, tactile books for both stories, and metal cups.36 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton -
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Audio - Sound recording, Hearing the Blind, 13 December 2001
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... that affected them. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Judith ...ABC Radio show 'Hindsight" which looks at the historical, and not so historical, limitations that were placed on blind and vision impaired people through the twentieth century. Through interviews with various people who lost or were born with limited or no sight as well as historian Judith Buckrich, the changes over the last 150 years about the politics of the blind and the thinking around it are reflected upon. From the first institute for the blind set up in Victoria in 1866, there have been restrictions on conditions, access of service, working life, education, travel, voting rights, attitudes on using white canes or dog guides, pensions, workers rights, and socialising between blind men and women. The impact of Helen Keller's visit in 1948 resulted in some changes, however many other groups such as the Blind Workers Union, and individuals like Tilly Aston, worked to put blind people in charge of their lives and in the institutions that affected them. 1 sound file of radio show interviewroyal victorian institute for the blind, judith buckrich, dorothy hamilton, barry palmer, anna fairclough, alice mcclelland, harry worland, megan denyer, david blyth, john murphy, major general paul cullen, roy hallett, martin stewart, nick gleeson -
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Photograph - Image, Sigrid Thornton visits Feelix library at RVIB Burwood School
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... with some kids. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Feelix RVIB ...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. On May 22, 2007 Sigrid Thornton visited the Feelix library at the RVIB Burwood School for a special storytime with some kids.66 digital images of Sigrid Thornton's visit to the Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, rvib burwood school, sigrid thornton -
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Photograph - Image, Lisa Saad, Launch of the Feelix library at Melbourne Zoo with Sigrid Thornton, 12 February 2013
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Institute for the Blind Feelix Sigrid Thornton Sherryl Garbut Laura ...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, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell to the crowd. 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.36 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 -
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Photograph - 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 -
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Photograph - Image, Lisa Saad, Sigrid Thornton and children at the Melbourne Zoo for the launch of the Feelix library, 12 February 2013
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... cups. 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, ambassador Sigrid Thornton read 'The Story about Ping' by Margery Flack and Kurt Wiese to a group of five children, who played with the other objects in the suitcase as well as those for 'The Tiger who Came to Tea' by Judith Kerr. These included a soft toy duck in bright plaid fabric, a shiny metal tea pot, a cassette recording of the story, tactile books for both stories, and metal cups.37 digital photographs of Sigrid Thornton and five children at launch of Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, sigrid thornton -
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Plan - Image, Conversion to Administrative offices / Conversion to Rehabilitation centre, 1 November 1962 - 5 April 1963
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Victorian Institute for the Blind Plans John F D Scarborough ...Over 1962-63, plans were drawn up for the conversion of the main building into administrative offices and a rehabilitation centre. As the children were now located at the school in Burwood, and with funds achieved from the sale of the old factory buildings to the Alfred Hospital, the St Kilda Road building could expand room for its office workers and provide greater floor space to rehabilitation staff. These plans show the proposed conversion from bedrooms to administrative and rehabilitation areas.7 architectural plans and 1 letterJohn F D Scarborough and Partners, Architectsroyal victorian institute for the blind, plans -
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Photograph - Image, Sarawak Society for the Blind commemoration plaque, 1994
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... a commemorative plaque to RVIB. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...To share information and gain first hand knowledge, organisations sometimes undertook study visits to various countries. In appreciation for the hospitality and information gained as part of this, the Sarawak Society for the Blind - Sibu branch presented a commemorative plaque to RVIB. 1 plastic stand with engraved silver plate of a collage of images of rural village scenes, with yellow and black insignia for the Sarawak Society for the Blind Sibu branch rests in the middle.With compliments from Sarawak Society for the Blind (State) 1st August 1994royal victorian institute for the blind, sarawak society for the blind -
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Photograph - Image, Caroline Mary Goldie
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind..., friend of the Woodend Auxiliary. Royal Victorian Institute ...These recording studios were constructed with the assistance of a major contribution from the late Caroline Mary Goldie, friend of the Woodend Auxiliary.Gold coloured plate with black writing on wooden rectangleroyal victorian institute for the blind, caroline goldie, fundraising -
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Newspaper - Image, Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School newspaper cuttings 1969-1978, 1969-1978
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Association ...Newspaper articles about blindness, visually impaired or blind people and activities.Scanned copies of newspaper articles collected by Lady Nelllady nell seeing eye dog school, royal victorian institute for the blind, association for the blind, royal institute for the blind (sa), villa maria society, queensland industrial institute for the blind, guide dogs for the blind association of victoria, australian national council of and for the blind, phyllis gration, max medlyn, christopher finnen, dawn goebel, arthur mackey, walter jacobs, kevin o'mahoney, jean smith, pam marks, white cane, assistive devices, garry stinchcombe, matey fisher, robert gordon, ruth keoden, winsome mclean, arthur wilkins, len childs, bob elliott, graham miller, jack birkett, norman pressey, don westaway, norman salmon, mark houran, yvonne simpson, irmo guglielamana, jenny ziviani, shaun oliver, peter goss, albert poelstra, ewan gouldon, uncle ben's of australia, dr henry nowik, mary martin, kathleen wenzer, donna hayes, ken campbell, barry murphy, michael riley, jack dowdle, harold gration, leah francis (nee wilson), john dingle, alex mcnish, peter richards, irene mye, jim finn, cec mcillwraith, terry carlson, keith smith, gordon stent, frank taylor, don verlander, olive moody, roslyn sackley, ross johnson, jako mikulic, jewel blanche, william mckennariey, vicki barclay, grantley dee, ray hannah -
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Photograph - Image, Victoria Police plaque, 1989
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Nameplates To the Staff ...Wooden plaque in the shape of Victoria with the Victorian Police symbol (5 point star, surrounded by green leaves, topped with a red crown, round circle in the middle of the star containing the words 'Victorian Police' around a blue cross on a red background with 5 stars on the cross, and 'Uphold the Right' under the circle), to the left. The inscription to RVIB is on the right.Wooden plaque in shape of Victoria with police emblem on left sideTo the Staff of RVIB With Thanks Crime Department 1989royal victorian institute for the blind, nameplates -
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Administrative record - Text, Register of Life Governors, 1930s to 1950s
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... no longer awarded. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Handwritten list of Life Governorships awarded to various people from the RVIB during the 1930s until the 1950s. Entries include the name and address or township of recipients, and later a date column was included. No information is included on why a Life Governor was granted however this was usually in recognition for the funds donated to the institution. This amount was dependent upon the time of the contribution. In the Constitution and Rules section of the 1872 Asylum and School for the Blind Annual Report: Membership - Every Subscriber of 10s., and upwards per annum shall be a Member of the Institution, and every donor of 20 pounds and upwards, a Life Member. Auxiliary members who were appointed Life Governors were usually involved in helping organise some of the many fundraising activities, such as the Auxiliaries Annual Three Day Fair. A Life Governorship also meant that the person would have a vote when it came to some decisions made by the Committee of Management. RVIB Life Governors are listed cumulatively in the annual report until 1935 when, due to reasons of space, it was altered so that names appeared only in the year that they were granted. This continued until 1999/2000 when these were no longer awarded.Vinyl covered record book with alphabetical listing of some Life GovernorsR.V.I.B. Life Governersroyal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising -
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Administrative record - Text, Radio club papers, 1967-1988
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... by Alex Paterson. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind RVIB ...The RVIB Radio Club was established initially as an entertainment for the RVIB 18th Box Hill Scout group, however anyone who was interested was welcome to join. In 1966 a licence application was submitted and approved, with the call sign allocated initially being VA1277 and used by the group in their initial transmission of September 25, 1967 . An appeal was made to change this to VK3VIB however this was rejected. An alternative call sign of VK3AVI was approved however, and first used on October 23, 1967. The club fostered an interest in radio communications and some later obtained licences of their own. The Radio Club lasted for 20 years and eventually concluded on November 16, 1988 with the equipment donated to the Kooyong Radio Club. A potted history of the club has written by Alex Paterson.3 log books and various loose papers including a brief history, radio licences, rosters and Wireless Institute of Australia Victorian Division membership cards.royal victorian institute for the blind, rvib burwood school, esme dunnell, alex paterson -
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Administrative record - Text, RVIB Barwon Heads Auxiliary papers, 1942 - 2014
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... of the organisation. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Auxiliaries ...The Barwon Heads RVIB Auxiliary formed on September 11, 1942. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1973-1978, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between that time. In 2003, the RVIB awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award to the Barwon Heads Auxiliary for their continued support of the organisation.Various loose papers and letters, including a Lifetime Achievement Awardroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries -
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Machine - Object, Lucky Envelopes Instant Bingo dispenser, 1970s
... royal victorian institute for the blind... victorian institute for the blind fund raising Wooden box with brown ...During the 1970's RVIB conducted fund raising through the use of Instant Bingo machines in Melbourne's pubs and clubs. For 20 cents per card, a Lucky Envelope would be provided and amounts from $1 (if all the numbers were green), $2 (gold), $5 (blue), $10 (grey) or $25 (red) could be won. Machines were emptied/refilled by RVIB volunteers and the profits gained were expended by the Institute for services to the blind. Wooden box with brown veneer and metal shutes for money inserted and tickets dispensed, with separate locks for doors in top for envelope restocking and base for money collection. royal victorian institute for the blind, fund raising -
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Container - Object, Cane milk bottle basket, 1930-1940
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... of the kitchen equipment for the RVIB Royal Victorian Institute ...Basket weaving and brush making was a source of income for those who worked in the workshops at RVIB and other institutions in New South Wales and Queensland. A diverse range products could be produced with cane, such as cane chairs, cots, washing baskets and trolleys, and the Institution sought to highlight these in the annual report. Over time the demand for, and supply of, cane changed - particularly during World War 2 when Asian sources were under attack or destroyed. At home, other materials such as plastics as well as the ability to import cheaper pre-produced products further reduced the demand for workshop pieces. A milk bottle basket was designed for milkmen to deliver their wares quickly from door to door, without the bottles impacting upon each other. The milk basket was made in the basket shop of the RVIB for use in the organisation. It was used to carry milk bottles, then containers to the various tea rooms and could have been part of the kitchen equipment for the RVIBCane basket with handle and dividers to carry milk bottlesroyal victorian institute for the blind, equipment, employment -
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Programme - Text, Carols by Candlelight 1981, 1981
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9. Royal Victorian Institute ...Program showing songs and performers of the 1981 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, julie anthony, stella axarlis, simon gallaher, bram manusama, dianne manusama, joan mcinnes, brian naylor, daryl somers, denis walter, jim watsford, colin woods, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, blair edgar