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Text, Royal Blind Society at a glance, 2002
3 page discussion of the main facts about the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, including a brief history, staffing and volunteer numbers, structure and the services it provides.1 Microsoft Word documentroyal blind society of new south wales -
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Plan - Image, Vision Australia Kensington plans, 2009
Diagrams of seating and layout for the opening of Vision Australia's office in Macaulay Road, Kensington in 2009.Digital files of Macaulay office fit outvision australia, plans -
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Text, Royal Blind Foundation 1883-2006, 2006
A brief overview of the history of the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland from it's inception to it's merger with Vision Australia in 2006.1 Microsoft Word documentroyal blind foundation of queensland -
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Text, Early long cane use: a study, 2010
Article on long cane use by Bronwen Scott from Vision Australia. Taken from the journal AER Journal: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness. Volume 3, Number 1, Winter 2010, p26-29.4 page PDFvision australia, bronwen scott -
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Text, RVIB Mentone/Mordialloc Auxiliary, 1930 - 2008
The Mentone/Mordialloc RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 28, 1930. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1973-1995, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973-1985. November 2001 and article was published in the local newspaper titled '70 year chapter closes' - It is with deep regret that the present committee announce they cannot carry on any longer, owing to the age of those involved and because there was only six ladies on the committee. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Victorian Association of Braille Writers twenty-first annual report 1914-15, 1915
Annual report of the Victorian Braille Writers Association. Articles in the annual report include: List of VABW Patrons president, vice presidents, treasurer, librarian, auditors, committee, book selecting committee and life Governors. Report from the 21st AGM, plus a call for donations and subscriptions from Members and the Public. List of work (number of volumes) done by transcribers to end of March, 1915. 16 pagesvictorian association of braille writers -
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Text, Victorian Association of Braille Writers twenty-fourth annual report 1917-18, 1918
Annual report of the Victorian Braille Writers Association. Articles in the annual report include: List of VABW Patrons president, vice presidents, treasurer, librarian, auditors, committee, book selecting committee and life Governors. Report from the 24th AGM, plus a call for donations and subscriptions from Members and the Public. List of work (number of volumes) done by transcribers to end of March, 1918. This year saw the purchase of the property in Commercial Road South Yarra with the aim of developing a purpose-built library. The money to purchase the property was donated by the Edward Wilson Trust. The last page of the report features a poem entitled "Just Give Them a Chance", composed by a blind child in America. 24 pagesvictorian association of braille writers -
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Text, Out and About: RVIB Auxiliaries newsletters 2001 (September and December), 2001
RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. In the September newsletter, the Rebecca Ryan concert was advertised, the closure of Rochester, Quambatook and Berwick is mentioned, as well the 70th anniversary of Korumburra and Leongatha, Portland, Traralgon and Winchelsea, a list of service badges and certificates and the passing of various members is also listed. For December, a temporary editor was appointed and a new design began to emerge. The Carols by Candlelight concert and changes to staffing at RVIB were the focus of this newsletter.29 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Out and About: RVIB Auxiliaries newsletters 2002 (March, June, December), 2002
RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. In the 2002 newsletters, celebrations were held for Barwon Heads (60 years), Cohuna, Wodonga, Murtoa, Yarrawonga (70 years), news from around Victoria as well as events and staffing changes at head office, and memories of those Auxiliary members who had passed in the year. Interviews with Elizabeth Davies from Sorrento Auxiliary, retiring staff member Carol O'Reilly, departing Dimboola Auxiliary members Ern and Ena Rudolph, For Sight Week, 'See the World through their eyes' corporate breakfast and High Tea at the Windsor campaigns are also mentioned.34 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Out and About: RVIB Auxiliaries newsletters 2003 (March, June,December), 2003
RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. Presentation of lifetime achievement awards by Governor John Landy, launch of the Feelix Early Childhood Braille Book Library, staff profile of Patsy Vizents, RVIB Gold Ball, RVIB for Sight Week, reports from Auxiliaries around the state and obituaries.32 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Out and About: RVIB Auxiliaries newsletters 2004 (March, July, October,December), 2004
RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. Celebrations for Ocean Grove (60 years) Heathcote (70) Sale (73), Frankston (75) Auxiliary Christmas party at Ormond Hall, information on volunteer Lyn Annetta and past student Joan Delahunty, and the work of the Hamilton Auxiliary producing a talking newspaper 'Talking Spectator'.30 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Out and About: RVIB Auxiliaries newsletters 2005 (March, June, Spring), 2005
RVIB Auxiliaries raised monies for the organisation at a grassroots level, via a variety of meetings, fundraisers and events. To keep them in touch with head office and to let branches what other branches were doing across the state, regular newsletters were sent out. The final meeting of the Central Council of Auxiliaries at the home of Trudi Westh, and the winding down of the Leongatha, Essendon, Korumburra, Greensborough, Wodonga and Koo Wee Rup branches, the launch of the RVIB history book 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard' and an interview with RVIB client Karen Nelson about her upcoming book on her life story.20 pages of text and imagesroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Workplace Innovator Agreement Making Partnerships Programme certificate, 2007
A paper certificate stating that "The Hon Joe Hockey MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, recognises Vision Australia for outstanding innovation in agreement making and improving workplace arrangements for the benefit of all". Above this writing is a large Australian coat of arms in colour with the words "Workplace Innovator/ Agreement Making Partnerships Programme". At the base of the certificate is "Australian Government, Workplace Authority" and a much smaller coat of arms in blue.1 x col. A4 certificate -
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Text, AFB Certificate of Honour to Better Hearing Australia, 1987
Certificate reads "Certificate of Honour awarded to Better Hearing Australia of Ballarat in recognition of outstanding support to the Kelaston home & Day Centre . By order of the Committee." Signed by the President (Diana J. Jones) and Secretary (John Cook) dated 30th November, 1987. Running down the left hand side of the page in gold print is the Guiding Light logo of the Association for the Blind.1 certificate of honourassociation for the blind -
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Text, Life Governor certificate, 1950
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, R, Farrer 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 children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children and Adults St Kilda Road, Melbourne President: C.L. Kimpton, Esq. Vice-President: Chas. W. Bennett, Esq. M.R.C.S. (Eng), F.R.A.C.S. Hon. Treasurer: Percy W. Briggs, Esq. Members of Board: Harold E. Brookes, Esq, JP Mrs C.H. Tutton G.E. Newton, Esq G.H. Grimwade, Esq. W.H. Cowper, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq E.V. Willis, Esq. Leighton Irwin, Esq. F.F. Knight, Esq. Superintendent & Secretary: Stannus W. Hedger, M.B.E. Recreation, Industry, Education, Nursery This is to certify that R. Farrer Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. C.L. Kimpton President S. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Life Member
Professor Lawrence McCredie was awarded a Life Member certificate for his work with the Board, which began in 1956 and continued until the merger in 2005. The first blind person to be appointed, he was President of the Board for five years and worked as a Law professor at Monash University.1 x A4 cream coloured page with blue, gold and black print.The RVIB Lighthouse symbol and words 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' are at the head of the page. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Life Member This is to certify that Professor Lawrence McCredie was this day 26th February Appointed a Life Member in honour of exemplary service to people who are blind or vision impaired By the Order of the Board of Directors G.Blyth President D. Kent Chief Executive Officerroyal victorian institute for the blind, professor lawrence mccredie -
Vision Australia
Text, Letter to Murray Mountain, 1983
Letter from the Department of Society Security accompanying signed copy of an agreement relating to self contained units at Brighton Beach.1 white A3 page with blue DSS letterheadassociation for the blind, murray mountain -
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Text, Agreement between the Director General of Society Security and the Association for the Blind, 1983
Agreement regarding the building of an approved home at 19 New Street, Brighton Beach and the funding of such. Affixed with the seal of the Association and signed by John Wicking, John Wilson and J. Wall.11 blue pages , stapled with green taped edgeassociation for the blind, john wicking, john wilson -
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Text, Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia Depositors Pass Book No. S 9547, 1930-1952
A bank passbook outlining the funds in the Jean Bickford Bequests account from the period 1930 until 1952, including balances and interest paid. At the back of the book in the Depositor section is: I.H. McVilly (crossed out) and G.R. Fowler, Secretary, The Assn. for the Advancement of the Blind, 118 Queen St, C1.1 blue bank bookassociation for the advancement of the blind -
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Text, Letter to Commonwealth Bank regarding Jean Bickford Bequest, 16/11/1933
Letter from I.H. McVilly to the Manager of the Savings Department at the Commonwealth Bank, certifying that the Trustees for the Jean Bickford bequest were W.H. Paterson, M.A. Aston and C. Monteath, however the latter resigned his position and was replaced by W.C. Willmott. A pencilled note at the base of the page reads 'given to WHP 27-11-33'.1 page (copy - no logo or letterhead)association for the advancement of the blind -
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Text, Letter to V.S. Hollow regarding M.A. Aston Estate, 16/2/1951
Letter to Mr V.S. Hollow in response to his requests for information regarding execution of the M.A. Aston Estate. "Dear Sir, M.A. Aston Estate Your letter dated 20th December was hand delivered to me at 12.15 today. In answer thereto, I have to advise: 1. Mr Paterson is William Henry Paterson. Mr Worrall is Albert Victor Worrall. 2. The stock comprises two blocks 300 pounds and 200 pounds totalling 500 pounds. Yours faithfully, General Secretary1 torn half of a carbon copy pageassociation for the advancement of the blind -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Text, RVIB Ararat Auxiliary papers, 1970-1999
The Ararat RVIB Auxiliary was formed on November 20, 1930. This small collection contains index cards which 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. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -1999. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Ballan Auxiliary papers, 1976-1999
The Ballan RVIB Auxiliary formed on September 9, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which 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 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 1999. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers -- newspaper articles royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Belgrave Auxiliary papers, 1976-2001
The Belgrave RVIB Auxiliary formed on February 27, 1956. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1956 until 2001. 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 1978-1985. October 2001 it was decided by all members to dissolve the meetings permanently, as it is hard to get members together and all are getting old. Various papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Brighton Auxiliary papers, 1976-2008
The Brighton RVIB Auxiliary formed on June 17, 1930. This small collection contains index cards which 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 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2008. Letters -- photo -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Brunswick Auxiliary papers, 1980-1987
The Brunswick RVIB Auxiliary was formed on July 2, 1930. This small collection of correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1987. Letters -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Cobden Auxiliary papers, 1990-2002
The Cobden RVIB Auxiliary was formed on April 28, 1958 and believed to have concluded in 2002. The small collection includes correspondence to and from RVIB Head Office dating from 1990-2002, a list of members in 1996 and The Constitution of the Cobden Auxiliary of RVIB -1998. Index cards -- various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind