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

This photograph was used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p126.Black and white photograph. Geoff Olive, Horticultural Instructor, with students, Kent Stannard, Patrick Shaw and Martin Whysall. 1981. Looking at plants in the Ornamental Garden.On reverse, "Plant Identification - a vital necessity for horticulturalists" and "James J.P. Pleasance Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture - Burnley, Burnley Gardens Swan St., Richmond Vic. 3121" and "Photographic Unit Media Services Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. 1981 (914-31)."geoff olive, horticultural instructor, students, kent stannard, patrick shaw, martin whysall, 1981, plant identification, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, students outside class, ornamental gardens

Loosely bound pages, some with maroon and grey hard cover, from various yearsVictorian Government Gazette, crown coat of arms, dates: 1886, 1889, 1891, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1901, 1902, 1906, 1907, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1928, 1929, 1933, 1935, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1952.

Australian Bi-Centennial medal issued for the Western Victorian Games 1988, the only time these games were undertaken despite initial plans to be a regular event.Held in 1988 the Western Victorian Games were a Bi-Centennial project of the Victorian Government proposed to be held every four years but never repeated after 1988.circular medallionAustralian Bi-Centenniarymedal, sport, westerrn victorian games

Typed letted on Government of Victorian Education Office letterhead. The front page is bordered in black for mourning after the death of King Edward VII. The letter related to an exhibiton being held in Ballarat which was to be visited by Frank Tate (Director of Education) and Ponsonby Carew Smyth (Art Inspector). Another handwritten letter from H.H. Smith to Mr Robinson highlights the possible visit to the Ballarat School of Mines Art and trade Exhibition. frank tate, victorian education department, coat of arms, letterhead, ponsonby carew smith, exhibition, mourning, h.h. smith, robinson

Printed full colour postcard titled "The Victorian Goldfields" / "Ballarat / restored trams at Lake Wendouree". Features BTM tramcars 661, 28 (being repainted), 671 on the depot fan and No. 45, Gold tram in Wendouree Parade during winter. Photo taken c2001, No. 28 returned to service Oct. 2002. On rear is places for correspondence, stamp, barcode, address. Has the name of the publisher "Givenworks" and name of photographer "Mal Austin". trams, tramways, btm, wendouree parade, depot, tram 661

Book - 12 pages, colour front cover, centre stapled, A4 size, "Victorian Tram Rail Manufacturing Strategy Mark II", published by the Minister for Manufacturing Industry, Robert Hulls, Bracks Government, c2003, looking at expanding rail manufacturing within Victoria. Notes the delivery of Siemens and Alstom trams, investment by Bomardier, Alstom, opportunities and maintenance and services. Has a photos of various vehicles both rail and tram.trams, tramways, victorian government, manufacturing, construction, bombardier, siemens, alstom

Poster advertising the need to get immunised for Rubella, a cause of deafness. Space donated by the Royal Victorian Instituted for the Blind. Notes the Deafness foundation. Used on a Melbourne tram.trams, tramways, advertisements, posters

A magazine featuring articles and news items from the Australian Railway Historical Society's Victorian Division. Each issue is in the same format and includes a coloured photograph on the cover.non-fictionNewsrail is a monthly railway magazine covering the railways and tramways of Victoria. This publication was launched in January 1973 by the Australian Railway Historical Society's Victorian Division. It replaced the Divisional Diary magazine which had been published since November 1957. It includes features on both rural and metropolitan railways and contains articles and photographic presentations. Our collection includes all issues from January until December 1974. This featured item from January 1974 includes an article and photograph of the Northeast Railway Centenary celebration train, R707, to Wodonga. The magazine is still in publication in 2023.locomotive r707, newsrail magazine, wodonga railway centenary

Victorian Railway Magazine: 16 page magazine - many black and white photos.The Victorian Railways Newsletter.organization, government, services, the victorian railways newsletter.

Black and white photograph. Students seated in the front of the Hall with parents seated behind them.On reverse, "Burnley Speech Day 1968," and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1448.C."students, speech day, 1968, hall, publicity

Black and white photograph of E.B. Littlejohn, Principal, on the stage in the Hall at Speech Day.On reverse, "Burnley Speech Day 1968," and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1448.E."e.b. littlejohn, speech day, 1968, principal, publicity

Student group.Names on reverse and, "(2nd Year Group)" and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1344.B."students, 1968, year group, publicity

Herbs growing in a garden bed.Labelled, 'Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref No. C1762B.' and 'Vege Book 9887/60 Herb Bed.'herbs, herbs bed

Black and white photograph of a group photograph of Diploma I Students 1974 seated on chairs and standing on the lawn.On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. 1974(99-4) to (99-6), and 2 enlarged."diploma i, students, 1974, student id, diploma i 1974 student group

Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 105.Black and white photograph. 2 copies. Thea Rimmer and Peter Trudgeon examining a potted Cyclamen. The other copy is a smaller colour photograph of the b/w one.On reverse of b/w copy, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. c.1695P." and, "c.1960."thea rimmer, peter trudgeon, cyclamen, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, glasshouse, students working outside

Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Grey plastic case containing silver coloured medal.Medal contains text - Victorian Paraplegic Games 1963 - Basketball, 2nd, Kevin Coombs The lid on the case is inscribed with the word "TROPHY" and a laurel wreath. The bottom of the case is inscribed with "Casecraft. CAT. No 102". The interior of the case includes the text "Stokes (Australasia) Limited - medallists and silversmtihs est. 1855:.kevin coombs

659 p., text.non-fictionA compilation of facts and figures of the local government areas in Victoria in 1900.municipal directories, gazetteers, local government, victoria history

VCOD is an advocacy / information community organisation, led and managed by Deaf People through provision of advocacy and information services to strengthen community participation and quality of life for Deaf VictoriansA4 Trifold Brochure

Victorian padded, embossed and paper lace New Year card with silk intaglio of a New Year greeting. The card has opening front panels with the cross and a Christian message. A small card with a cross central feature (with message entwined) on opening panels revealing a silk intaglio with a New Year message.padded greeting card, new year,

The Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the mounted arm of the Victorian Colonial defence force in 1885. It was under the command of Colonel Thomas Caradoc Rose (Tom) Price (1842-1911). Price was born in Tasmania, educated in Hobart Town and at Scotch College, Melbourne, before entering the East India Military College, Addiscombe, England. He was commissioned on 7 July 1861 in the Madras Infantry and began twenty years’ service in India with several regiments, retiring in April 1883. On his return to Victoria he was tasked with raising of a force of one thousand, to be known as the Victorian Mounted Rifles, and appointed a lieutenant-colonel in the Permanent Military Forces. Companies of the Victorian Mounted Rifles were raised in rural districts throughout Victoria. The soldiers were paid a small annual allowance and were required to provide their own horse. Many members served in contingent to the Boer War. After Federation the VMR was gathered up into the Australian Light Horse. First Day Cover commemorating 100 years of service Victorian Mounted Rifles Postmarked 1 May 1985 at Albury NSW 2640. Badge of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles on left side of envelope.3109908 Tpr Ellison. C. E. A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Buna Barracks Victoria Street Albury NSW 2640military, vmr, postage, centenary, victoria