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Programme - Text, Carols by Candlelight 1979, 1979
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. Royal Victorian Institute ...Program showing songs and performers of the 1979 Carols by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, brian naylor, jim watsford, colin woods, david johnston, blair edgar, harold badger, leslie miers, rolf harris, john farnham, paul meenie, linda george, thomas edmonds, markeeta little wolf, margaret nisbett, franciscus henri, kirri adams -
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Programme - Text, Carols by Candlelight 1980, 1980
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. Royal Victorian Institute ...Program showing songs and performers of the 1980 Carols by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, brian naylor, jim watsford, colin woods, david johnston, janet perkins, blair edgar, jill perryman, neil warren smith, keren minshull, jennifer murphy, normie rowe, james pegler, steven tandy, harold badger -
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Programme - Text, Carols by Candlelight 1982, 1982
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9. Royal Victorian Institute ...Program showing songs and performers of the 1982 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, normie rowe, colette mann, gaye macfarlane, little river band, simon gallaher, john diedrich, robert colman, richard casey, joan carden, jim watsford, colin woods, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, blair edgar -
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Container - Object, Cane large basket
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Employment 1 cane basket ...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. This laundry basket was reinforced with a solid heavy base that gave it both strength and the ability to remain upright as clothing items were placed inside. This cane laundry basket made in the basket shop of RVIB for use in the organisation possibly between 1930-1940, not for sale. Held with staff in the Enterprises section since the move to 201 High Street in the early 1990s.1 cane basket with lidroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment -
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Container - Object, Cane basket with handle
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.... Employment Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind 1 cane basket ...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. Generic style basket that would have been used for shopping or any household task requiring movement of multiple items. Cane baskets were the original green alternative to plastic shopping bags.1 cane basket with handleemployment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Plan - Image, Proposed additional nurses bedroom to "Myer Home" existing nursery, Blind Institute, St Kilda Rd, 23/8/1949
... royal victorian institute for the blind... to Bedroom 4. royal victorian institute for the blind rvib nursery ...In 1949 an architect produced this plan to detail the addition of a bedroom for the nursing staff, who looked after children in the Blind Babies nursery. The plan shows a layout of the RVIB site, including the 'Myers Home' (the name of the nursery) where young children were cared for. The south and eastern elevations are detailed, as well as a plan of the nursery, which had 4 bedrooms, a living room, a dinning room , bathroom, 2 kitchen areas and the proposed additional nurses bedroom next to Bedroom 4.1 architectural plan of Myer House and proposed extensionPercy E Everett, Chief Architectroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib nursery, plans, myer house -
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Plan - Image, New verandah & draining to court for the Royal Victorian Institute for Blind, April 1924
... New verandah & draining to court for the Royal Victorian...royal victorian institute for the blind... for the Royal Victorian Institute for Blind Plan Image ...In 1924 plans were submitted to the RVIB board for the addition of a new veranda and associated drainage pipes located in the courtyard behind Ormond Hall. Hand written notes on the plan indicate that the tender for materials from Pollards was 330 pounds, asphalt 35 pounds totally a cost of 365 pounds. And that additional costs of 120 pounds, comprising of 20 for G Lavatory (?) and J Famdy (?) 100 pounds.1 architectural plans for proposed verandah and drainageStephenson & Meldrum, Architects Collins Court 374 Little Collins Street Melbourne Phone: 6990royal victorian institute for the blind, plans -
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Plan - Image, Section B.B (stairwell), 12/5/1977
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... elevation and two sections. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...Architectural drawing for the completion of a outside stairway at St Kilda Road. Detailed drawing of the stairs, including specifications and measurements and shows the front elevation and two sections.1 architectural plan of stairwell at St Kilda RoadCraftsteel Industries Pty Ltdroyal victorian institute for the blind, plans -
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Badge - Object, RVIB President badge, 1970-1985
... royal victorian institute for the blind... victorian institute for the blind badges Enamel blue badge with gold ...A President badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'President' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. Enamel blue badge with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
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Letter - Text, Tribute to Harry van Assche, July 1942
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... faithfully, Superintendent & Secretary Royal Victorian Institute ...Harry van Assche was the organiser of the RVIB's auxiliaries during the 1930's and until his death in 1942. In this letter to the Auxiliary Secretary's, Stan Hedger (Superintendent and Secretary for the RVIB) advises of Mr van Assche's death and the alternative arrangements to keep the work ongoing. Attached to the top of the letter is a newspaper article from The Sun (22/7/1942) paying tribute to this work. The letter reads: Dear Auxiliary Secretary, You will all be distressed and grieved as we are over the untimely death of our beloved friend, Mr van Assche, and I am enclosing a tribute to his memory. I think I was in a better position than anybody connected with the Institute for knowing his real worth and of the noble way in which he faced life anew in his brave unflinching determination to conquer disabilities of blindness. How well he succeeded is evidenced in our wonderful Auxiliary movement, in the multitude of friends he made wherever he went, in his never complaining attitude towards his affliction. We are heartbroken over what to me is an irreparable loss, for in my life-long experience among the blind, I have never met his peer. Other representatives will carry the torch lit by him (and he would not have liked to have thought we would fail him), and we feel that Auxiliaries will continue to do their best in memory of one who did his best for those who were sightless like himself, and for the cause for which they have so wonderfully worked in response to his appeals. Mr van Assche's Secretary and friend, Mr Webber, will act for the present, and I am sure you will all do your best to encourage him and those who may accompany him, in their desire to express the gratitude of everyone connected with this Institute for your loving kindness to Mr van Assche and to our blind babies, children and adults, who now depend upon you even more. With our kindest thoughts, Yours faithfully, Superintendent & Secretary1 letter with newspaper cutting pasted to top left edgeroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries, harry van assche -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, RVIB Ocean Grove Auxiliary, 1944-2005
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... 1973-1985. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Auxiliaries ...The Ocean Grove RVIB Auxiliary formed on July 31, 1944. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1944 until 2002 and printed minutes from 2002 to the conclusion of the Auxiliiary in 2004. The papers include newspaper clippings, correspondence, secretary and annual reports, 1999-2005 syllabus (list of events), lists of office bearers and balance sheets. A signboard for the Auxiliary's kiosk in 1951, a poem from the last President Dot Whitehead and the acknowledgement letter from RVIB regarding the Auxiliary's final donation and decision to conclude are also here. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1995, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973-1985.6 minute books -- 1 receipts book -- 2 index cards -- various loose papers -- signboard -- receipts & expenditure book -- certificate.royal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries -
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Photograph - Image, RVIB Table Tennis Championships, 1980-1983
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Institute for the Blind Peter Evans Uli Pfisterer Helen Maxwell ...A brown shield with three medallions sitting below a small gold plate inscribed 'RVIB Table Tennis Championships'. The medallions show two people playing table tennis. Column 1 - Mens Singles: 1980 and 1981 Peter Evans, 1983 Uli Pfisterer Column 2 - Mixed Doubles: 1981 Helen Maxwell & Trevor Bailey, (undated) Jan Smith & Uli Pfisterer Column 3 - Women's Single: 1981 Janet Hartrich, 1982 Gill Tasker, 1983 Anne-Maree DicksonWooden shield with 3 gold medallions of people playing table tennis and metal plates underneathroyal victorian institute for the blind, peter evans, uli pfisterer, helen maxwell, trevor bailey, jan smith, janet hartrich, gill tasker, anne-maree dickson -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Talking Newspapers - 1st August 1986, 1/8/1986
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... in this. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Talking Newspaper ...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 -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, Telex Corporation, Telex Copyette Duplicator, 1980s
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Institute for the Blind Telex is embossed on the bottom right-hand ...A machine used to copy content of one master cassette onto another at up to 16 times normal playing speed. Machine is contained in a black vinyl-covered case with the power cord wrapped up into a recess on one side. Black plastic rectangular Telex cassette duplicator with power cord.Telex is embossed on the bottom right-hand corner of the case-lid and front of machine. 'Copyette 1 & 1' printed on top of machine.audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, Telex Corporation, Telex cassette player
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... equipment Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Model tbci serial ...A talking book player that allowed the user to change the tone and speed of cassettes played in it. Designed to handle both 4 track and 2 track cassettes, these players were the perfect solution to having both commercial (2 track) and recordings for the blind (4 track) materials without needing separate players. Tonal changes in particular were sometimes required by older listeners, as aging reduces the ability to distinguish high pitch sounds. Speed variability also allowed those who read faster to increase narration, and to slow down reading patterns for listeners with acquired brain injury or other conditions that affected cognitive processing of language.Blue plastic rectangular talking book player with buttons for navigational controls and 5 buttons.Model tbci serial no 8017. Machine number: 8157audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Machine - Object, Grimme, Natalis & Co, Brunsviga adding machine, circa 1900
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and supplies Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Brunsviga Patent ...A 'Brunsviga' adding Machine used to educate people who were blind or vision impaired in arithmetic during in the early 1900s. The firm Grimme, Natalis & Co (GNC) was established in 1871 to build sewing machines and domestic appliances at Braunschweig (Brunswick) in Germany. In 1892 engineer Franz Trinks was instrumental in securing the manufacturing rights to the Odhner calculator patents. The first machines were built according to W.T. Odhner's 1890 design, and were distributed under the brand name "Brunsviga". Trinks continued to develop and refine the Brunsviga calculator over a period of almost 30 years. The brass rotor disks are 71mm in diameter, with the nine setting levers spaced on 9mm centres. The moving carriage has 10 places in the counter register and 18 in the accumulator, but the tens-carry mechanism only covers 10 of the 18 places. The carriage is positioned manually by releasing a latch and moving the assembly by hand to the required position. The registers are cleared by a full turn of the large wing nuts on either end. The mechanism is very basic, with no safety interlocks and no added features.Metal machine on wooden base.Brunsviga Patent Braunschweigoffice equipment and supplies, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Machine - Object, APH (American Printing House for the Blind), APH Talking book machine, 1980-1990's
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.... Audio equipment Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Model ...APH began producing it's own line of products to satisfy it's clients, outsourcing the manufacturer to overseas companies. This talking book machine, had an optional carry case, and dials to control tone, volume, speed, front buttons to record, rewind, forward, play, and stop tape. Playing both 2 and 4 track tapes, it also had Braille signs next to some of the buttons.Plastic rectangular light brown audio player with buttons for navigational controls, power cord, outlets for ear or head phones and black vinyl protective zip up cover Model no. 3-5194A.audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
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 Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Hugh Jeffrey and Dorothy Hamilton, November 1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...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 -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Margaret Fialides, 20/2/1991
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... during their tenure. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind ...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 -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with David Blyth and Margaret Bull, 1991
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and low vision changed over the years. Royal Victorian Institute ...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 -
Vision Australia
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 -
Vision Australia
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 -
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Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Neville Kerr, 24/11/1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Victorian Institute for the Blind Allan Nuske Neville Kerr Oral ...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 -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Ted Petersen, 4/12/1990
... Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... and discusses his 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 -
Clunes Museum
MINUTE BOOK, 22-8-1933 - 1949
... ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND AUXILIARY CLUNES... OF FORMING AN AUXILIARY FOR THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE... OF FORMING AN AUXILIARY FOR THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE ...ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND AUXILIARY CLUNES WAS FORMED 9TH AUGUST 1933. PATRONES. LADY PEACOCK PRESIDENT. MRS. FOULKES (MAYORESS) VICE-PRESIDENTS. MRS. OWENS, MRS. J.S.ANDERSON MRS. BARRY AND MRS TROUP. HON. SEC. MR. MILLSEN. HON. TREASURER. REV. T.S.ANDERSON ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 1/- (TEN CENTS TO-DAY)BLACK COVERED BOOK CONTAINING THE MINUTES OF PUBLIC MEETING HELD IN CLUNES TOWN HALL AUGUST 9TH, 1933 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMING AN AUXILIARY FOR THE ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND. MAYOR COUNCILLOR W.C.FOLKES PRESIDED AND TWENTY TWO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WERE PRESENT.local history, books, documents, clunes blind auxiliary -
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Functional object - Object, Hanna Match, RVIB Carols by Candlelight matchbox, 1990-2000
... Please support Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind... Institute for the Blind Rectangular box of matches sold at Carols ...Rectangular box of matches sold at Carols by Candlelight. White box with blue lighthouse logo on one side, with the words in blue lettering 'Please Support', and on the reverse side in black lettering 'Happy Christmas to your Family' with the Coles Myer Ltd. logo in red and blue.1 box of red headed matchesPlease support Royal Victorian Institute for the Blindcarols by candlelight, fundraising -
Clunes Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION, DOCUMENT / FRAMED CERTIFICATE, 1966
... AUXILIARY FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE FROM ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE... FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE FROM ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND ...PRESENTATION MAD IN CENTENARY YEAR OF THE ROYAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND 1966 TO CLUNES R.V.I.B FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICEILLUMINATED ADDRESS - WOODEN FRAME - PRESENTED TO CLUNES AUXILIARY FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE FROM ROYAL VICTORIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND. BABIES, CHILDREN AND ADULTSlocal history, , clunes blind auxiliary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, Royal Victorian Instituted for the Blind. and Deafness foundation, get immunised for Rubella, 1970's
... Instituted for the Blind. Notes the Deafness foundation. Used... Victorian Instituted for the Blind. and Deafness foundation. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - THEATRES COLLECTION: ROYAL BLIND ENTERTAINERS
... and Thursday 3rd-4th, 1938. The Royal Victorian Institute... Institute for the Blind presents a programme from the following ...Royal Blind Entertainers, Town Hall, Bendigo Wednesday and Thursday 3rd-4th, 1938. The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind presents a programme from the following: The Famous Royal Blind Orchestra. Jack Stewart, Ern Pike, Gordon Girdwood, Harry Keegan, Jack Byrns, J. H. Croker, Will Rule, Terry Scanlon, F. Sutcliffe.entertainment, theatre, town hall