Colour photograph taken of the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales building in Enfield, as viewed from Henley Park. A red buildng with grey stairwells and window fixtures, surrounded by a concrete balcony that overlooks the park. Digital Image of Enfield building taken from parkroyal blind society of new south wales, buildings

Order of Service and prayers offered in memory of Peter Baker, Victorian Blind Bowler's Association President and lifelong supporter of the Melbourne Football and Cricket clubs. Please note: missing second page of service through omission.8 pages with picture of Peter Baker on covernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, peter baker

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the addition of the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland, opening of an office in Darwin, achieving the highest ever ratings for Carols by Candlelight and winning the National Employer of the Year award.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementscorporation records, vision australia, kevin murfitt, gerard menses, katerina skilros, robin sands, helen robbins, nastasia campanella, david eveleigh, ted thorburn, nick carter, brenda murray, chris edwards, joe hockey, delta goodrem, janine cullen, cathy pepper, graham dawson, stephen jolley, arthur chawner, caitlin mcmorrow, maureen davenport, jean weaver, shirley meyers, joshua green, ryan green, matthew green, carolyn moncrief, camille fong lim, dianne spalding, ron mccallum, deborah randich, michael simpson, christine harding, trish egan, greg hempenstall, tim evans, paul bunker, jennifer gibbons, owen van der wall, keith barton, paul gleeson, timothy griffiths, tony hanmer, renae johnston, jan lovie-kitchin, ross mccol, theresa smith-ruig, tony clarke

Overview of events that occurred in 1963-4 : six children in residence at Deaf-Blind unit, a Residential Rehabilitation Centre for blind adults was opened and has catered for more than 20 clients, visit from Dr Richard Hoover, school children have participated in camps, visiting a Russian whaling ship and a poultry farm, and performing in a radio program, 10 students gained Honours in pianoforte AMEB, and one former student graduated with a Bachelor of Law from Melbourne University. Everton Soccer team visited the school, Swish was introduced and APEX adopted talking books as it's Association Service.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind

Article profiling Ron Jones, who played at the Jerilderie Bowls Club as part of a three day visit and season break up by the Victorian Blind Bowlers Association. Taking up bowling six years ago, he soon competed at the Australian Blind Bowling championships and was awarded the trophy for the most improved. The Bowling Association does not have its own grounds, so throughout the summer its 41 members played on greens all over Melbourne. The article includes a picture of Ron Jones about to release the ball and Jean Sullivan after releasing a bowl.1 photocopied newspaper article with two imagesnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowling association, ron jones

From it's beginning in 1867, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB. These include the acquisition of Ormond Hall, nursery and school buildings by the Commonwealth and the transferal of infants and pupils to 'The Georgian' at Olinda with the need for more staff due to more residential staff required, blind pupils formed a 'Junior Red Cross Circle' raising money and also contributed knitwear and splints for mine-sweepers, the loss of Headmaster Garnet Dent, Miss Lenna Bryson and Mrs E Dunkerton on or after the move to Olinda, the appointment of Headmaster Geoffrey E Green, Miss Betty De Huggard and Miss Dulcie Allen, with Mrs Rita Nightingall and Miss Vera Hopton visiting Olinda to provide lessons, Arthur McKay passed his Diploma of Music, 1400 pianos and harmoniums were tuned this year, as most sighted employees are engaged in war work an application was successful with the Director of Manpower to keep some sighted workers in key positions as they may be required to help those blinded by war action, around 25 partially sighted workers have been placed in other factories, several workers passed the Junior First Aid Certificate of St John's Ambulance, and the loss of Dr W.B. Vance who was Honorary Medical Officer for 39 years.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

The Association for The Blind is a Victorian voluntary agency which offers specialised services to members of the community with visual impairment. The Association is also committed to community development education, in order to provide more opportunities in the community for people with visual impairment.Significant as a record of the year's activity of the Association for The Blind 199229.5cmHx21cmW, 28 pages

The Association for The Blind is a Victorian voluntary agency which offers specialised services to members of the community with visual impairment. The Association is also committed to community development education, in order to provide more opportunities in the community for people with visual impairment.Significant as a record of the year's activity of the Association for The Blind 1987Orange cover, 24cmHx18cmW, 28 pagesassociation for the blind, illawarra community centre geelong

Possibly a new Queensland Industrial Institute for the Blind workshop, built around the 1960's. A painter makes his finishing touches on woodwork around the windows. Given the serial number on the back, this was possibly taken by the Dept of Lands.1 x B/W photograph of workshop buildingC2-6333queensland industrial institute for the blind, qld department of lands

Minutes of the eighth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington. This file also includes minutes from a meeting of the Australian National Council of and for the Blind, which Mr Sitlington attended in his role as chair.39 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, australian national council of and for the blind, harold gration, national federation of blind citizens, royal guide dogs for the blind association, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, ross johnstone, villa maria society, camille wilkins, iris whittaker, dr t davidson, john cook, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind, e.e. (ted) petersen

Business card used by Ron Black in his role as a Public Relations officer. It was found inside an album of images that he used when speaking about the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales and it's programs.1 white with burgundy print and RBS logoroyal blind society of nsw, ron black

The 1991 Victorian Blind Bowlers Final was won by the Illawarra Tigers team of Archie McLean, Keith Spenlove, Hec Stephenson and Bob McLeod. The team will go on to represent Victoria in the biennial VA-SA Challenge for the Catchpole Shield.1 cut out article from an AFB publicationnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, illawarra tigers, recreation

To promote blind bowling, the annual tournament between Victoria and South Australia, will be held in Ballarat's Webbcona Bowling Club. Victorian representatives from Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne will be competing to win the Catchpole Trophy.1 photocopied article taken from unknown sourcenon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, ivan molloy, leigh murray

Neil Maxwell played an active role in the governance of the Association for the Blind. In these letters, regret is expressed for his resignation and acknowledgement of his contribution in helping the Baringa Centre become a reality and his work in gaining financial assistance for the Association.2 x A4 letters with AFB logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

To assist with blind and visually impaired people signing documents, a signature guide creates a rectangular block of space that fits most signature areas on paper. This is a generic example and requires that the plate is held with one hand, whilst signing.1 metal plate with rectangle holeassistive devices, royal victorian institute for the blind

Contract of sale of land dated 13th September, 1956 between Mrs. N. M. Robertson executor estate L. A. Morris deceased (vendor) and Mrs. M. E. Smith (purchaser). Property: land situate No. 34 Victoria Street, Ironbark, being land described in right to occupy residence area no. 4541, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings also all linos, blinds and electric light fittings and shades. Price: 1,150 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Sepia photograph on grey board. Five men (three wearing suits, two in shirts) with two motorised bicycles outside shop with verandah which has sun blind rolled up. Bicycle in background leaning against shop front. Inscriptions: in image - above verandah 'RC Hambleton, Motor & Cycle agent', 'DH---- General', 'Genuine BSA parts', 'Aulsebrooks, biscuits' On board BL corner 'Martin Murphy', BR corner 'Photographer, Morgans'. See Research field.Martin Murphy, Photographer Morgansbusiness, retail, r. c. hambleton, hambleton, richard cobden.

Black and white photograph, of MMTB W5 839 at the roundabout at corner of Mt Alexander Road and Fletcher St. Essendon, Essendon Station late 1950's or early 1960's. In the background is the railway bridge over Mt. Alexander Road. All blinds drawn. Tram showing destination "CITY". On the sides of the tram are advertisements for "Bluo" and "XLO Sponge cloth". On the front of the tram is an advertisement for radio station 3AW, Amateur Hour, Terry Dear. Photograph not well focused. trams, tramways, essendon, mmtb, mt alexander road, tram 839

Black and white photograph of three SEC single truckers on No. 1 road at the SEC Wendouree Parade depot during 1971. Second tram is 26, third (partly in depot) - 14. Trams have drop end blinds down. Tram 14 has a Cinzano spirits advertisement on the roof and a Twin Lakes ad on the front of the tram. Photo by Dave Macartney. Photocopy made 4/1999 for display purposes. Small copy added 10/10/2019. Image updated.On rear in pencil "DJM"trams, tramways, sec depot, ballarat, tram 26, tram 14

Negative No. N308 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the drivers cabin and destination box of W6 988 showing the "new type of carbon skid collector" on the trolley pole. This type of collector was to replace the trolley wheels used in Melbourne at the time. Was introduced into the Bourke St. route. Destination blind not fitted to box at time of photograph. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., trolley poles, skid collector, tram w6 988

Yields information about ESCo tram No. 2, uniforms, passengers and the tramcar equipment.Black and white photograph, digital print, of ESCo 2 with Motorman, Conductor and passengers sitting on the tram including a church minister. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Ripon St. Photo taken with a Gardens background., track brakes, rolled up canvas blinds. On the pillar nearest to the camera is hanging a Section Staff. Photo shows the painting scheme on the side and front dash panel lining and numbers. Also shows the hand brake type (geared), lifeguard, and strap hangers. Photo c1010trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, motormen, conductors, safeworking, crews, tram 2