The Hamilton RVIB Auxiliary formed on December 5th, 1929. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1929 until 2000, including newspaper clippings from local and state papers, correpondence, financial reports, invitations and RVIB pamphlets and circulars. In October 1969, RVIB asked Auxiliaries to promote the television appearance of Robert Leeman, a blind harmonica player. In response to the Hamilton Auxiliary's congratulatory note, both Robert and his mother replied to the Auxiliary and as well as these letters, an article from the TV Times was also kept. Congratulations cards for Mabel White's 40 and 50 years of service can also be found in the minute books. 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 -- 2 index cardsroyal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries

The Wodonga RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 23, 1932. 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 - 2005. A survey from RVIB head office in 1999 reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. Includes a brief background of the Auxiliary. Letters --newspaper clippings -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Quambatook RVIB Auxiliary formed June 1958. 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 1991-2002. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Quambatook Auxiliary had 4 female committee members between the ages of 70 to 80 years old and 80+. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Tallangatta RVIB Auxiliary formed in 1938. 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. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2005. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Tallangatta Auxiliary had 10 female and 1 male members between the ages of 60 - 70 and 70 - 80 year old. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Seymour RVIB Auxiliary was formed December, 1929. 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 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1982 -1987. Letters -- index cards -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Traralgon RVIB Auxiliary was formed on April 23, 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 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- photo -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

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

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

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

The Donald RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 9, 1929. 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 1976 - 2008. Letters -- bank statements -- deposit books -- donation and membership receipt books -- index cards and various loose papers Added 1996-2009 and `997-2014 minute books. royal victorian institute for the blind

The Winchelsea RVIB Auxiliary formed on July 2, 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 - 1995. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 1999. Letters -- index cards -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Essendon RVIB Auxiliary formed on April 15, 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 1990-2003. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Maryborough RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 15, 1929. 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 1978-1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990-1998. Index cards-- letters and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Tatura RVIB Auxiliary formed on April 28, 1932. 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. Newspaper articles --letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Clunes RVIB Auxiliary formed on August 9, 1933. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1991 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 - 1989. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Northcote RVIB Auxiliary was formed on October 25, 1932. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1988 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1980-1982. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 - 1987. Letters -- and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Kiata RVIB Auxiliary was formed on September, 1949. 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 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2000. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Murtoa RVIB Auxiliary was formed on May 8, 1932. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- bank books -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Yarra Glen RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 19, 1956. 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. Newspaper articles -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Koo Wee Rup RVIB Auxiliary was formed on March 26, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1990 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1989 - 2005. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Portland RVIB Auxiliary was formed on July 14, 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 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. A survey from RVIB head office in 1999 reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- bank statements -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Maffra RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 1, 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 1989-2007. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Maffra Auxiliary had 15 female and 3 male members between the ages of 60 to 80 years old. Newspaper clippings -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Mildura RVIB Auxiliary was formed on April 5, 1933. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1990 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1989 -2002 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. A survey from RVIB head office in 1999 reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. Letters -- index cards -- photo -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

" An important decision was made by the board in May last 1927 to form a Central Auxiliary with representatives from each Municipality. It has long been felt that such an Auxiliary would bring the work of the Institute more prominetly under the notice of the public and assist in finding the large sum required each year to carry on. A meeting was accoringly called for the purpose and an auxilirary formed. A strong committee was elected with Mrs James Angus as President. Mr James Angus Vice- President of the Institute was appointed by the Board of Management as Chairman of the Auxiliary." From RVIB Annual Report 1927. This collection includes Annual reports for 1966, 1969 -1970, 1973 - 1974, 1976 - 1977, 1978- 1979 and 1980 - 1981 and an incomplete lists of 10 - 25 years service badge Auxiliary members and Life Governors. The Auxiliary members did not only raise money they also raised awareness of the services provided by RVIB and worked closely with the Public Relations/Fundraising departments. Trudy Westh from Camberwell in Melbourne was recognised with a medal of the Order of Australia OAM . Mrs Westh finished her 18 year term as President of the Council of Auxiliaries in 2004. A Brief history of Auxiliaries is included. Annual reports -- minutes-- letters -- newspaper clippings -- 1 account book -- photos -- various loose papers. royal victorian institute for the blind

The Echuca RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 2, 1932. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1967 until 1995. 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. Also included are newspaper clippings, correspondence, to and from RVIB head office, letters of donations, letters advising of the passing of Auxiliary members. The 60 year history of Echuca Blind Auxiliary had been written by past president Anne Kopp. A survey from RVIB head office reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. The Auxiliary's Christmas stocking started in 1968 and had been their main money raiser for many years, the traders of Echuca had supplied the goods. Rowena McKindlay, past President was named Echuca's 'Citizen of the Year'. Due to the lack of numbers, an enthusiatic but aging membership and the difficulty to gain new members in the country area the Auxiliary went into recess from 1962 and reformed in 1967 then disbanded in 2002.3 minute books -- various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind