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Vision Australia
Letter - Object, White Cane Day Proclamation
In 1964 the first White Cane Safety Day was proclaimed in the United States, to recognise the white cane as a method of independence for blind people and increase awareness by motorists to pay extra consideration to white cane users. Since then the recognition of White Cane Day has spread around the world including Asia, Africa and Europe. In Australia, Queensland was the first state to celebrate White Cane Day in 1978, followed by Victoria in 1979.Typewritten letter in brown frameOn the back: This proclamation of October 15, each year, as White Cane Day throughout the State of Victoria, was made by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable R.J. Hamer as the result of a deputation by blind people from the Association for the Blind on Thursday October 12th, 1978.white cane day, sir rupert hamer, association for the blind -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1978
Date made 7 January 1978Colour photograph of the disastrous fire which destroyed St Brendans RC Church. Two fire trucks in view, three people directing water onto home of Nuns next door to church. Ferris wheel of carnival in distance behind church. Lakes Entrance VictoriaMemento of St Brendan's Catholic Church, Lakes Entrance, destroyed 7.1.78schools, religion, buildings, room display -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, "Its a woman's touch on the buses", 15/09/1978 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Sun, 15/9/1978, titled "Its a woman's touch on the buses", written by David Guthrie-Jones, about the introduction of female bus drivers, Kay Heinrich and Lee Hensby. Has photos of the two ladies and some thoughts.trams, tramways, buses, drivers, mmtb, crews -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Badge circa 1978-1982, 1978-1982
This brass badge was made for the RSL 1978-1892.This badge is an original as made for the RSL during 1978-1982.An almost triangle badge, brass, the year 82 attached the the crown at the top. Colours blue, red.gold, whiteFront - Returned Services League, Service Member. Three figures in the centre of the badge. Back - V20731, Property ofg RSL, Brim Melb.rsl, badge 1978-1982, brass -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Leaflet, Program Guide: The Eltham Singers present Selections from "Neue Liebeslieder-Waltzer" (New Love-song Waltzes) (Second Set) op.65 by Johannes Brahms, 1978
Opening of Eltham Community Centre, April 1978Pink leaflet -
Unions Ballarat
A history of Ballarat libraries, McCallum, Austin, 1978
Commemorates the centenary of the Ballarat Library service in 1978.Relevant to the history of Ballarat, community and library services in the region.Paper; bookbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat library, anniversary, central highlands regional library service, history, public libraries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting, Painting of Vermont Primary School, 1978
Painted by Shirley Jones , a local Artist in 1978Oil painting of Vermont Primary School No. 1022 of the 1880's Shows school with three children in foreground. Two small children kneeling in front Background has a bush scene with figures on a horse Picture is in a wood framehandcrafts, hand painted -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book series, Civil Justice Committee et al, Report to the Honourable Attorney-General concerning the administration of civil justice in Victoria, 1984-1985
No. of volumes: 4 Volume range: Preliminary study, Vols. 1-2 & Court surveys and studies 1978-1984 ISBN: 0908417144 (set) victoria -- law -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Township of Sandridge, 1855
COPYRIGHT PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE Plan of the Township of Sandrdge 1855 - copy from Public Record Office 1978local government - municipal district of sandridge, town planning, j jones -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: GRADE 3 - 4 , 1978
Colour photo of Grade 3 and 4, 1978. 29 children, male teacher, photographed in library. No names on image.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MOUNT MACEDON, 1979
Mount Macedon, its history and its grandeur 1836 - 1978, 185 pages with maps and black and white photographs.Jean Milbournehistory, australian, mtmacedon, mtmacedon-history-properties -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - PDF, Fred Harrington, Apex Club of Eltham 400th Dinner Meeting, 16 December 1978
An outline of the yearly activities of Eltham Apex from its formation in 1963 through to its 400th Dinner Meeting in 1978. There are several references to Geoff Jones and his involvement with Eltham Apex. Document contents: Programme Eltham Club Family Tree Membership List 1963-1978 Past Presidents 1978/79 Office Bearers List of President, Secretary and highlights for each year (one page per year)24 page PDF document (Digital only)eltham apex club, geoff jones, activities, fred harrington -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - ERROLL BOIVARD COLLECTION: BENDIGO COMPETITIONS SOCIETY 1978 FESTIVAL
Bendigo Competitions Society (established 1923) - 1978 Festival, Bendigo City Hall from 29th April to 24th May, 1978. K.H Lock (President) E.M. Lock (Secretary). Official guide $1.00. Orange cover with a drawing of a lyre on top left corner. Fifty Six pages.entertainment, music, bendigo competitions -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
1,SMALL BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF FREDRICK CONRAD WEICKHARDT BORN 1905 DIED 1975 AGE 70 YEARS ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH.2, BISCUIT COLOURED WINDOW ENVELOPE DECORATED WITH RED LINE, PRINTED ADVISE ON HANDLING NEGATIVES ETC.ENVELOPE. FREDRICK CONRAD WEICKHARDT HISTORIAN DIED 1978 AT AGE 78local history, photography, photographs, weickhardt -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - J Kitchen & Sons, Port Melbourne, 1978
72 colour photographs taken at J Kitchen & Sons in 1978. Most photographs show a single person or small group of people in their work location. Labels on back give details including many names (e.g views over Port Melbourne and the City of Melbourne)industry - manufacturing, workers, built environment, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unichema australia pty ltd -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Transport Regulation Board, "Report of Study Group on Consolidation of bus services in Ballarat and district", Mar. 1978
44 Page report dated March 1978 on Ballarat & District bus services and how they could be altered or consolidated. Includes background history, SEC trams, subsidies, school services, use. Printed report with brown covers and black plastic punch hole binding.trams, tramways, ballarat, bus services -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Entrance, Kew Congregational Church, Walpole Street, 1978
The site of the former Kew Congregational Church was the earliest 'built' place of religion in Kew. An earlier building by Charles Vickers was replaced by a new brick church designed by Albert Purchas. Following the creation of the Uniting Church, the church at 30 Walpole Street was declared redundant and demolished to make way for the Bodalla Nursing Home (itself later demolished).Faded colour photograph of an entrance door of the Kew Congregational Church in Walpole Street (Dem. 1978/9). The single door had an ornate iron grill above it. The door was set within a concrete stucco neo-Gothic arch surrounded by red brick work."KH-137 / Donated by H. Gielen / Former Congregational Church"kew congregational church, architects -- albert purchas, churches -- kew (vic.), walpole street -- kew (vic.), congregational churches -- melbourne (vic.) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of 29 MMTB 50c tickets, 1978 - 1979
Set of 29 MMTB 50c tickets, printed on off white paper, with a light green background, details printed with black ink, some different styles, with the bus number, date and bus type written in ink on the back of the ticket. Used between 1978 and 1979.trams, tramways, mmtb, buses, tickets -
Geelong Cycling Club
Pennant Flags, 1978
The Geelong Cycling Club was very strong in this period as proven by the Juniors record.Junior competition was strong for the Geelong Cycling Club making for a generally strong club.Two triangular pennants in blue felt. They have a white binding along the stem of the flags and details of the races and winners embossed in white over the blue felt."VACU/Junior Road Teams Championship 1978/Won by Geelong/1979/C Dowling/A Boyle/P Olney/P Bush/P Robertson/P Shearer"vacu; junior road teams championship; 1978; 1979; geelong cycling club; c. dowling; a. boyle; p. olney; p. bush; p. robertson; p. shearer; -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, 1978
Various documents (purchase, registration, insurance) of Patricia Boyd's (now Davies) regarding purchase of Alfa Romeo Coupe, grey, four seater, 1978 model. Registration AGR 818 in one document and IGR 818 in another. Purchased on 3rd September 1978.Four documents -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Book, accounts, North East Region, November 1977 to October 1978, 1978
accounts, North East Region, November 1977 to October 1978Red hard covered book -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Voters Roll - South Riding, Shire of Sherbrooke - 1978, 1978
Prepared for local elections 1978-1979. Acquired by Downard family.Loose leaf, frontispage, 28 pages of two columns of voters' names with names of those who voted marked off in blue ink.On front page "MARK OFF/LS.LA" "LS", on other pages there are inked ticks and blue ink crossouts.election 1979 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Pamphlet, Stawell Times News, Opening of Gold Reef Mall Program, 1978
Opening of Gold Reef Mall Wednesday 8th November 1978Beige two sided pamphletWe Invite you and yours to join us in a four day festivalbusinesses -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Programme, Official opening of the West Gate Bridge, 1978
Programme for the official opening of the West Gate Bridge on 15 November 1978 (photo of officials is missing from the inside of the programme). Front cover - coloured copy of painting of bridge under construction. Back cover - artist's impression of first steam ferry in 1873 by Williamstown Council"to the Masons from the Leakes 78"celebrations fetes and exhibitions, built environment - civic, west gate bridge, engineering - bridges, west gate bridge authority, rupert hamer - premier, oscar meyer - chairman -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rhyll Cricket Team, 1978
Dates and names from Phillip Island sporting display compiled by Christine Grayden July 2016. Back row - John McFee, Peter Wright, Alan Cleeland, Robert Eddy, Jim McFee, Stan McFee Front row - Martin Hayes, Robert Cleeland, Terry Rhodes, Russell Cleeland, Des CarlsonColoured photo of Rhyll Cricket Team 1977-1978 Back Row: John. McFee, Peter Wright, Alan. Cleeland, Robert. Eddy, Jim. McFee, Stan. McFee Front Row: Martin. Hayes, Robert. Cleeland, Terry. Rhodes, Russell. Cleeland, Des. Carlsonsport, rhyll, cricket -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph - laminated, Richard Gilbert, 1978
Yields information about two BTM workers enjoying at St Adians Drive turning the tram.Laminated A4 black and white print of Carolyn Dean and Barry McCandlish at Carlton St terminus, c198?. with tram 27. Carolyn was being trained at the time by Richard Gilbert in Ballarat, 1978. Photo Richard Gilbert. Print made 9/2009 for exhibition purposes and laminated.trams, tramways, carlton st, wendouree parade -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Port Melbourne Football Club 1975-77-78, 1975 - 1978
.01 - Blue covered booklet of Port Melbourne Football Club Annual report 1975 .02 - Red covered booklet of Port Melbourne Football Club Annual report 1977 .03 - White covered booklet of Port Melbourne Football Club Annual report 1978sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 2, Keith Caldwell, Oct. 1978
Set of 2Agfa colour slide, blue and white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell 1/11/1978 of two interior views of a Z class tram with passengers. Shows the conductors desk, luggage racks, hand rails etc. Not possible to ascertain the tram number..1 and .2 have "MLB 10/78 BK" written on them in pencil and dated.trams, tramways, z class, interiors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BASE HOSPITAL, 9/4/1978
Document, Bendigo Base Hospital, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Bendigo Base Hospital Trained Nurses League, order for a service of Thanksgiving and Prayer, at 11.00a.m. Sunday 9th,April,1978. Service conducted by:- Reverend R.W.Chittick and Reverend Father S. Bohan, Organist:- Peter Fergusondocument, invitations, bendigo base hospital -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Kiewa Athletic Club 1955 - Gra-Y Club 1978
Alex McCullough was the Secretary of the Gra-Y Club. He kept some correspondence, lists and details of events. The Gra-Y Club was very successful in Mt Beauty. Refer to KVHS 1289, KVHS 0773Manila folder (foolscap size) with various papers re - The 'Kiewa Athletic Club' 1955 to Gra-Y Club 1978gra-y club mt beauty, alex mccullough, athletics