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Letter - Text, Letter to Strongman & Crouch regarding auxiliary formation, December 1952
Letter to Strongman & Crouch Solicitors regarding the formation of an auxiliary to work for additions or improvements to the clubhouse, despite the inability to register the clubhouse and recreation ground as a charity. The Association had been advised it could authorise such an auxiliary, but as the clubhouse operates under a Deed of Trust, was unsure if this was possible. In reply, the advice was to register the auxiliary as one of the Association, thereby all monies paid direct to the Association which could then ear-mark some for expenditure on the club house and recreation ground, or hand to the Trust to do so.2 typed letters on blue and white paperassociation for the advancement of the blind, auxiliaries, kooyong club house -
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Text, Unsigned letter regarding resignation of Club house Trustee, 10/7/1956
Unsigned letter from a trustee of the club house and sports ground regarding possible resignation as a trustee due to health reasons, and the advice he received upon the Trust's continuity. The Trust was registered under the Successory Trust Act and would continue despite change of individual trustees. Mr Paterson's right to appoint his replacement is touched upon, as is the limited role that the trustees play. Any changes to the Trust Deed would require an application to the Courts and the approval of the Attorney General, and might instead be the subject of challenges from various sections of the community.2 typewritten pagesassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter to Manager of the State Savings Bank of Victoria re: copy of agreement for Kooyong Club House, 1/3/1943
Carbon copy of a letter to State Savings Bank of Victoria accompanying copy of agreement between the Trustees of the Kooyong Club House and the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, requesting that the same is returned after perusal.1 single sheet of typed paperA female dressed in a loose gown holds a lantern from which the words 'Association', 'Advancement', 'of the Blind' and 'For the' are written in the rays coming from it. Below her feet are the words "Light of the Blind". 'Founded 1895' is written below the lantern, whilst in the top right hand corner is filled with: Homes at Brighton Beach Bendigo Hostels at South Yarra Windsor Offices: MU 4189 118 Queen Street, Melbourne C.1. All communications to be addressed to Secretary. Below the female figure, in the lower left hand side of the page: President: Miss Tilly Aston General Secretary: G.R. Fowler Objects: To promote the welfare of the Blind intellectually, physically and socially. To grant financial assistance in cases of necessity. To provide permanent or convalescent Homes and Hostels of an unsectarian character for the Blind. To visit the Blind.association for the advancement of the blind, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter regarding Consolidation of titles at Kooyong, 11/3/1982
Letter regarding the consolidation of land titles at Kooyong.1 photocopy of typed letterassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Award - Text, John Wilson Award citation - Elizabeth Inez Lindsey, 10/10/1980
In 1980 the John Wilson Award was given to Elizabeth Inez Lindsey. The citation reads: The Committee, Blind Members and Staff of the Association for the Blind pay tribute to, and record for posterity, the sustained love and devotion of Elizabeth Inez Lindsey to the blind children entrusted to her care between 1935-1945 as the first Matron of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Nursery, and her continuing influence for good in their lives hereafter. In particular, at his request, we recall her greatness of heart in applying for the guardianship of Barry Farnsworth, despite his serious disability, and her acceptance of him into her own home where she lavished affection and cared for him physically, mentally and spiritually as long as she was able and thereafter to this day continued faithfully and unwaveringly to serve and protect his interests. We present our respects to Sister Lindsey who has consistently reflected, in and through her life of service, enduring love and compassion and now honour her in the presentation of the John Wilson Award. 1 A3 cream page in gold frameassociation for the blind, elizabeth lindsey -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution competency in Braille certificate, various
To recognise the achievements of those who undertook and completed a transcription course, this certificate was awarded to "a duly qualified Braille writer and competent to transcribe Books for the Blind", by the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution. These volunteers were involved in the expansion of the library as they created Braille from the print version of texts. 20/10/1917 - Elizabeth Harris. Signed by the President Thomas Anderson Stuart illegible date (1921-1932) - Mollie Turner. Signed by the President Sir Alfred Meeks.Cream page attached to cardboard with col. illustrationsFrame with garden decorations around writing, and a white flower/waratah/blue bird/Braille board sits amongst wattle in various corners. A B/W image of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institute building in William Street sits above the main text, whilst two women reading or using Braille and a building labelled 'Library for the Blind' sit to the left and right of the frame.sydney industrial blind institution, mollie turner, elizabeth harris -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Royal Blind Society vision and mission
The vision and mission of the Royal Blind Society.1 A4 cream coloured page with maroon writingMaroon coloured frame around pageroyal blind society of new south wales, office equipment -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, QCCI certificate of membership, 2/11/1993
Certificate of membership of the Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Queensland Foundation for Blind People Inc.1 A4 sized page for certificatequeensland foundation for blind people, awards -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Certificate of Registration of a Workplace
Two certificates of registration of a workplace for the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland at 34 Cleveland St, Stones Corner, QLD, 4120 for the periods ending 31 January 2001 and 2002. Black writing on white paper with QLD government logoroyal blind foundation of queensland, awards -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Laura Clarke Auxiliary papers, 1972-2001
The Laura Clarke Auxiliary formed at the Mirridong Home in 1968 and was wound up on November 22, 2001. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1972 to 2001 and a list of members was maintained at the front of the minute books as well as two individual lists have been retained.4 minute books --- 2 statement of accounts books --- 3 treasurers books --- 2 members lists (1998, 1999) --- notes for the Turkey and Champagne luncheon --- 1 stamp --- 4 receipt books --- 2 Champagne and Turkey Luncheon ticketsassociation for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo) -
Vision Australia
Text, Life Governor certificate, 1932
Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, S.J. Riches was awarded a governorship in July 1950.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of a man weaving a mat, children using a large tactile globe and people rowing boats)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind St Kilda Road, Melbourne President: J. Lewis Carnegie, Esq. JP Vice-Presidents: L.F. Miller, Esq. , James Angus, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: R.S Couche, Esq. Members: P. Warford Mein, Esq. Harold E. Brookes, Esq. W. Purves Smith, Esq. W.E. Cash, Esq., JP Dr. W.B. Vance Cr. Baron Marks, JP Industry, Education, Recreation This is to certify that S.J. Leslie Riches, Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. J. Lewis Carnegie President S. W. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Certificate of Company Membership, 1994
The Australian Institute of Management provides training courses and information to assist develop managers across Australia. Many of the issues facing RVIB were common to those in other organisations, and to help managers overcome these, connections and memberships were sought outside the disability sector.1 x A3 cream pageAIM logo (at top) Australian Institute of Management - Victoria Certificate of Company Membership This is to certify that Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind LTD has been admitted as a company member of the Australian Institute of Management-Victoria and through this Membership supports and contributes to the development of the profession of management. Given under the common seal of the Australian Institute of Management- Victoria. (Signed by) Executive Director and President Date admitted: 29 April 1994 Australian Institute of Management seal in lower left hand corner.royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Debt release letter for Kooyong Trust, 24 February 1933
This letter was sent by William Henry Paterson and his wife Ethel on 24th February 1933. The agreement states that the couple have in the past made interest-free loans to the Trustees of the Sports Ground and Club House for the Blind in Kooyong. The agreement documents the intention of the Patersons that, in the event of their deaths, any past debts remaining from any of the loans will be considered expunged, and the Institution will no longer be held responsible for them. 1 typed agreement with signatures of William and Ethel Paterson and Milton Gray J.P.kooyong club house, william paterson, ethel paterson, milton gray -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Fund raising agreement with E.I. Parkins, 1962, 1 July 1962
This agreement between the Association for the Blind and Emma Irene Parkins lays out the terms and conditions of a fund-raising initiative to be driven by E.I. Parkins, with the aim of selling entry tokens for a "Name the Home" competition at 2 shillings apiece. The first prize was a Ford Falcon Sedan. The agreement is Dated 1st day of July 1962, but Signed and Dated by CEO J. W. Wilson and E. I. Parkins on 28/03/1962. There are 2 copies of the agreement, one containing hand-written annotations in pencil. 4 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the blind, emma parkins, john wilson, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Care hire-purchase agreement between the Association for the Advancement of the Blind and J. W. Wilson 1953, November 18, 1953
This agreement between the Association for Advancement the Blind and J. W. Wilson, Secretary lays out the terms and conditions the hire-purchase of a motor vehicle at 16 pounds per month totalling 1039 pounds. The agreement is Dated 18th November 1953, and is signed and Sealed by members of the General Committee and J. W. Wilson. 5 pages of typed legal agreementassociation for the advancement of the blind, john wilson -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Deed of management for the Kooyong recreation grounds and Clubhouse, 1951, February 14, 1951
This agreement between the Association for Advancement the Blind and Trustees (namely William Henry Paterson, Howard Murray Lightfoot and Arthur Malvern Yeatman) lays out the terms and conditions surrounding the Association's access and usage of the Kooyong recreation grounds and club-house. The agreement is dated 14th February 1951, and is signed by the three Trustees, as well as members of the General Committee, namely Bruce Small, W.J.S. Horsfall and Edwin Dean, as well as Secretary G. R. Fowler. There are 2 copies held. 2 pages of typed legal agreementassociation for the advancement of the blind, william paterson, h.m. lightfoot, arthur yeatman, victorian blind cricket association, victorian blind soccer association, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Declaration of Trust, Jean Bickford Bequest, September 18, 1918
This Trust agreement declares the intention of the Trustees, namely Albert William Whiteside, Matilda "Tilly" Ann Aston, William Henry Paterson and Charles Monteath to utilise a gift of War Bonds to the value of 200 pounds to form the Jean Bickford Bequest. The income arising from the Bequest would be used to pay for Board, Lodging and Attention at the Associations Home for Adult Blind at Brighton Beach" of Victorian soldiers who were blinded as a result of the War. Dated 18th September, 1918. Signed by Albert William Whiteside, Matilda Ann Aston (after being read the document by Mary Lawson, signature also affixed), William Henry Paterson and Charles Monteath. 2 signed copies are held of this Trust Declaration, as well as one other copy with typed signatures. 3 typed pages establishing trustalbert whiteside, tilly aston, william paterson, charles monteath, jean bickford, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter from State Savings Bank of Victoria to Association for the Blind, 1943, March 9, 1943
This letter was sent by The State Savings Bank of Victoria to General Secretary for the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, dated 9th March, 1943. It reads "Dear Sir, re: Mortgage: The Trustees of Recreation Ground for the Blind to this Bank. With reference to your letter of 1st instant, we herewith return agreement - the Trustees to the Association - which has been duly noted. Yours faithfully, G. Cartwright, Acting Secretary. 1 typed bank with State Savings Bank of Victoria letterheadassociation for the advancement of the blind, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Deed of Agreement for the Kooyong Clubhouse for the Blind, 1933, August 21, 1933
This agreement between the Association for Advancement the Blind and Trustees (namely William Henry Paterson, George Arnot Maxwell and Bertram Grosbie Goold) lays out the terms and conditions surrounding the Association's access and usage of the Kooyong Clubhouse for the Blind and Cricket Oval. The agreement is Dated 21st August 1933, and is signed by the three Trustees, as well as members of the Association, namely Matilda Ann Aston and William Charles Willmott. There are 2 copies of the agreement, one containing hand-written annotations in pencil, which are largely illegible.2 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the advancement of the blind, william paterson, george maxwell, bertram goold, tilly aston, william willmott, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Deed of Agreement for the Kooyong Clubhouse for the Blind, 1926, July 19, 1926
This agreement between the Association for Advancement the Blind and Trustees (namely William Henry Paterson, George Arnot Maxwell and Bertram Grosbie Goold) lays out the terms and conditions surrounding the Association's access and usage of the Kooyong Clubhouse for the Blind and Cricket Oval. The agreement is Dated 19th July, 1926, and is signed by the three Trustees. 2 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the advancement of the blind, william paterson, george maxwell, bertram goold, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Copy of original Trust Deed for the Kooyong Clubhouse for the Blind, 1926, July 19, 1926
This is an authorised photocopy (date stamped 8th July 1969) of the original Trust Deed for the property holding the Kooyong Clubhouse for the Blind, original dated 19th July, 1926. The wording of the Deed is the same as the Deed of Agreement, but also contains the discussed graphics representing the location and measurements of the land being discussed. The signatures contained are the same as the Deed of Agreement. 3 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the advancement of the blind, william paterson, george maxwell, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter from Mallesons Solicitors and Notaries, 1969, July 8, 1969
This letter was sent by C.C. Trumble of Mallesons Solicitors to H. M. Lightfoot. It discusses a query regarding the terms and conditions of the original 1926 Deed of Trust on whether the consumption of alcohol was permitted on the property managed by the Association of the Blind - the Kooyong recreational grounds and Clubhouse. A postscript confirms that C.C Trumble has forwarded a photocopy of the original Trust Deed, also contained in this folder, and that the consumption of alcohol was not mentioned in the Deed of Trust. 1 typed page with Mallesons letterheadassociation for the blind, h.m. lightfoot, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Fund raising agreement with E. I. Parkins, 1961, July 1, 1962
This agreement between the Association for the Blind and Emma Irene Parkins lays out the terms and conditions of a fund-raising initiative to be driven by E.I. Parkins, with the aim of selling entry cards for a "Last Line" competition at 2 shillings apiece. The first prize was a Ford Falcon Sedan. The agreement is Dated 1st day of July 1962, and Signed by CEO J. W. Wilson and E. I. Parkins. The agreement, contains some hand-written annotations in pen. 4 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the blind, john wilson, emma parkins, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Fund raising agreement with E. I. Parkins, 1967, July 1, 1967
This agreement between the Association for the Blind and Emma Irene Parkins lays out the terms and conditions of a fund-raising initiative to be driven by E.I. Parkins, with the aim of selling donor tokens at 20 cents apiece. The agreement is Dated 1st day of July 1967, and Signed by CEO J. W. Wilson and E. I. Parkins. The agreement contains some hand-written annotations in pen. 3 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the blind, john wilson, emma parkins, fundraising -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Deed of management for the Kooyong recreation grounds and Clubhouse, 1961
This agreement between the Association for the Blind and Trustees (namely Dudley William Fielding Lucas, Howard Murray Lightfoot and George F. Henning) lays out the terms and conditions surrounding the Association's access and usage of the Kooyong recreation grounds and club-house. The agreement is undated except for the year, and unsigned.3 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the blind, h.m. lightfoot, george henning, dudley lucas, kooyong club house -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Illawarra Bowling Association Annual Champion
Known as the Illawarra Tigers, all the bowlers in the team were legally blind, and with the support of staff and volunteers, competed against sighted players and participated in local bowls competitions. Illawarra Bowling Association Annual Champion Donated by Illawarra Community Centre Associates: 86/87 Marj Cameron, 87/88 Y Lawrence, 88/89 Lucy Docherty, 89/90 Dulcie David, 90/91 Llona Smith, 91/92 Llona Smith, 92/93 Llona Smith, 93/94 Carol Myers Mens: 86/87 Les Walker, 87/88 Jack Shearn, 88/89 Keith Spendlove, 89/90 Dennis McKenna, 90/91 Hec Stephenson, 91/92 Keith Spendlove, 92/93 Dudley Roberts, 93/94 Dudley Roberts Aggregate: 86/87 Hec Stephenson, 87/88 Kath Jones, 88/89 Lucy Docherty, 89/90 Charles Coles, 90/91 Anne Stewart, 91/92 Bob McLeod, 92/93 Glad Trait, 93/94 Archie Maclean Mixed Pairs: 87/88 Lucy Docherty, Dennis McKenna, 88/89 Margo Stewart, Hec Stephenson, 89/90 Lillian Fowler, Jack Shearn, 90/91 Llona Smith, Jack Sutton, 91/92 Lillian Fowler, Keith Spendlove, 92/93 Glad Trait, Dennis McKenna Mens Pairs: 93/94 Dudley Roberts, Jurek WroblewskiPicture of wooden board with engraved names of the Annual Champion for the Illawarra Bowling Associationassociation for the blind, victorian blind bowls association -
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Image, Vision Australia Foundation Geelong-Illawarra Tilly Aston 15 Year Volunteer Service
This honour board was created in the International Year of the Volunteer 2001, to recognise volunteers who have completed 15 years of voluntary service and have received their Tilly Aston bronze medallion award. It was displayed at the Geelong/Illawarra office until refurbishment and the merger of VAF into Vision Australia. 1990: Joan Backwell, Margaret Belleville, Louise Carnegie, Elsie Clutterbuck, Lou Hayden, Jenny Heath, Dorothy MacRobert, Brenda McDermott, Daphne Smith, Beryl Whiteside, Maria Zoppolato. 1991: Audrey Anderson, Elsie Barkley, Ellen Bell, Hilary Blakiston, Bobbie Bowen, Sydney Brown, Beatrice Carpenter, Joyce Carr, Helen Carter, Bobby Clarke, Janette Cohen, Sheila David, Betty Dunk, Betty Fulton, Marjorie Gray, Margaret Hambling, Patricia Heath, Mary Honman, Lorna Humphreys, Agnes Hutchins, Phyllis Leach, Sue Leggatt, Marcelle Loughnan, Marjorie Nall, Gwenda Nielson, Marjorie Opie, Anne Prosser, Dorothy Ruxton, Fay Schmidt, Ann Stewart, Jo Swinburn, Lou Walley. 1992: Beth Hunter, Roma Vanrenan. 1993: Mary Dobson, Betty Hamilton, Dorothy Hirst, Trudi Johnston, Doreen Long, Rhoda Lovett, Joan Slade. 1995: Judy Britton, Eleanor McDonald, Leila Shinners, Joy McMillan. 1996: Judith Kelso, Barbara Shone. 1997: Dorothy Marriner, Anne Cahn, Molly Grove. 1998: Poss Collins, Pam Hodgson, Peg Hook. 2000: Mardi McCann, Barbara Carr, Kate Whitworth, Joan Walsh. 2001: Dawn McFarlane, Joyce McRae. 2002: Marion Duell, Bev Hussey. 2003: Alison Lawson, Joan Livingston, Barbara McKane 2004: Alice O'Brien 2005: Judi Idle, Margaret Coulson, Patricia Ryan International Year of the Volunteer 2001Wooden board with names of volunteers who completed 15 years of service at the Geelong officeassociation for the blind, vision australia foundation -
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Photograph - Image, 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards, 2002
Members and staff of Vision Australia Foundation's library service at the 2002 Library Awards night held at the Kooyong office. 1 - Karl Hughes and Jennifer Yang 2 - David Tredinnick and Caroline Lee (narrators) 3 - Liana Fonti and Joelle Rault 4 - unknown 5 - Marie Aberle, Meike Mellars and Lynda Downie 6 - Jane Clifton and Evelyn Krape (narrators) 7 - Tony Porter (narrator) 8 - Joelle Rault and Anna Fairclough 9 - Caroline Baum (host) 10 - Don Watson (author) presenting the Braille Book of the Year Award 11 - Peter Rose, author of Rose Boys, Braille Book of the Year winner. 12 - Judge (unknown) 13 - Stig Wemyss (narrator) 14 - Melissa Eccleston (narrator) 15 - Rebecca Macauley (narrator) 16 - Chris Thewlis (from Civica Pty Ltd, sponsor) 17 - Agnes Nieuwenhuizen presenting YA Book of the Year award to Irini Savvides, auhor of Willow Tree and Olive 18 - Irini Savvides 19 - Paul English (narrator) 20 - Paul English (narrator) 21 - Deidre Rubenstein (narrator) 22 - Evelyn Krape (narrator) 23 - Robert Stillwell (of Bib Stillwell BMW, sponsor) 24 - Robert presenting award to Paul English for his narration of either Corfu or The Blind Eye (he was nominated twice) 25 - Paul English 26 - Hilary McPhee (publisher/editor) presenting Adult Audio Book of the Year Award 27 - Hilary McPhee 28 - Either the winning author, or the author’s representative, accepting the award28 photographs of attendees for the 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards.vision australia foundation, awards, book of the year, karl hughes, jennifer yang, david tredinnick, caroline lee, liana fonti, joelle rault, marie aberle, meike mellars, lynda downie, jane clifton, evelyn krape, tony porter, anna fairclough, caroline baum, don watson, peter rose, stig wemyss, melissa eccleston, rebeca macauley, chris thewlis, agnes nieuwenhuizen, irini savvides, paul english, deidre rubenstein, robert stillwell, hilary mcphee -
Vision Australia
Image, Vision Australia Foundation Calendar 2001
In 2001 Vision Australia clients were asked to submit artwork for consideration of inclusion into the annual Vision Australia Foundation calendar. These 12 images were selected from the many that were submitted.12 images used in the 2001 calendarvision australia foundation -
Vision Australia
Image, Tilly Aston memorial unveiling, 1970
To commemorate the birthplace of Tilly Aston, a memorial tablet was unveiled at Carisbrook in 1970. The ceremony drew a large crowd and included a reading of Tilly's poetry as well as a performance by school children. REMEMBER WITH THANKSGIVING THE SPIRIT OF TILLY ASTON 1873-1947 Blind From Childhood, She Endured As Seeing The Invisible A Singing Poet She Rejoiced In The Beauty Of Life Born In Carisbrook, Studied At The Blind Institute. The First Blind Student To Matriculate And Be Appointed A Teacher Foundation Member Association For The Blind. Promoted The Braille Library. (Braille characters) Below the plaque is a smaller one: ERECTED BY MIDLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND CHILDREN OF CARISBROOK STATE SCHOOL 19707 images of the unveiling ceremony tilly aston