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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Rechabite Ceremonial Sashes

The Rechabite movement began in Salford England. In 1861 the first Independent order of Rechabites Friendly Society, Salford Unity, was opened in Bendigo to be called “Star of Bendigo” Tent. It was registered as Number 5 making it one of the first in Victoria. They worked with the Total Abstinence Society to organize lectures and social events designed to prove that entertainment and fun could be had without alcohol. They met in the new Temperance Hall in View Street.Ceremonial Sashes from the Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity. Cream silk, various ranks, printed designs, red stripes on the outer edge. Superintendent x 1, Secretary x 3, Guardian x 3, Steward x 7, Levite x 1i.o.r. (rechabites), salford unity
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 9.11.1998. Two typed pages on white paper. Attachments - Correspondence 1. Letter from CoGB re their submission for funding for a project titled "the Sir John Quick Federation project' to include an interactive museum onnthe theme "Making a Nation". 2. Letter from La Trobe University re contribution of funds for the 1998 Sir John Quick lecture. 3. Letter from CoGB with update after news of funding for the "Sir John Quick Federation Museum" project. List of Committee members dated November 1998. 4. Committee members November 1998. Items discussed Federation Centenary Committee and the Sir John Quick Museum Project. Request for meeting to discuss involvement and planning. Annual March Function - Music Hall theme. Accessing Secondary School Curriculum to include story of Sir John Quick. 1998 Sir John Quick Lecture 1999 Business Plan Future Sir John Quick Lectures Community Projects Federation Fund.sir john quick committee, federation centenary committee, sir john quick lectures, sir john quick museum, making a nation
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Ophthalmology and Rehabilitation - Dr Richard E. Hoover, 1963

Address given by Dr Richard E. Hoover to a Rehabilitation Conference, held at Ormond Hall in February 1963. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). Dr Hoover discusses the role of the ophthalmologist in rehabilitation for people with vision loss. Known as the 'Father of the Long Cane', Dr Hoover was invited to stay as a guest of the RVIB and, as well as the conference, gave several lectures to staff during his 6 week stay.9 pages of foolscap printed pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, rehabilitation, richard hoover
Vision Australia
Document - Text, A Philosophy for Confident Mobility - Dr Hoover, 1963

Address given by Dr Richard E. Hoover to a Rehabilitation Conference, held at Ormond Hall in February 1963. Collected by C.H. Nipper during his writing of 'The Past and the Present 1866-1971' (a history of the RVIB). Dr Hoover discusses how different devices can be tailored to individuals to provide them with confidence in travelling. Known as the 'Father of the Long Cane', Dr Hoover was invited to stay as a guest of the RVIB and, as well as the conference, gave several lectures to staff during his 6 week stay.7 pages of foolscap printed pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, richard hoover, orientation and mobility