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Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, 1998 Carols by Candlelight, 1998
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Selection of songs recorded from the 1998 Carols by Candlelight concert. ...Selection of songs recorded from the 1998 Carols by Candlelight concert.1 CD with 12 songs and typed song listcarols by candlelight, peter cupples, denis walter, marina prior, nissan cedrics, hayley aitken, troy cassar-daly, chelsea gibb, roger lemke, colleen hewett, cdb, michael cormick, david dixon -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, 1998 Carols by Candlelight concert, 1998
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Selection of songs recorded from the 1998 Carols by Candlelight concert. ...Selection of songs recorded from the 1998 Carols by Candlelight concert.1 CD with 21 songs carols by candlelight, peter cupples, denis walter, marina prior, hayley aitken, chelsea gibb, roger lemke, cdb, michael cormick, cast of rent, lee kernaghan, tania kernaghan, combo fiasco -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, 2008 Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program, 2008
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Audio version of the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program Carols by Candlelight Cecily Polson 1 CD with 26 tracks 2008 Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program Audio Sound recording ...Audio version of the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program1 CD with 26 trackscarols by candlelight, cecily polson -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, 2012 Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program, 2012
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Audio version of the 2012 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program Carols by Candlelight Julie Houghton James Wright 1 CD with 17 tracks 2012 Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program Audio Sound recording ...Audio version of the 2012 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight official souvenir program1 CD with 17 trackscarols by candlelight, julie houghton, james wright -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Sunday Profile program: Ron McCallum, 28/5/2006
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne In this episode of Sunday Profile, Julia Baird speaks with Professor Ron McCallum, industrial relations specialist and the first blind person to gain a full professorship at any Australian university. ...In this episode of Sunday Profile, Julia Baird speaks with Professor Ron McCallum, industrial relations specialist and the first blind person to gain a full professorship at any Australian university. They talk about the impact of Work Choices upon conditions, how evolving technology has expanded the flow of information and his life experiences.1 sound file of radio show interviewjulia baird, professor ron mccallum -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Victoria Today and Tomorrow, 1955
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne The Victoria Today and Tomorrow radio show covered topics and businesses who have contributed to the story of Victoria's achievements. ...The Victoria Today and Tomorrow radio show covered topics and businesses who have contributed to the story of Victoria's achievements. These two episodes highlight the work of the Royal Victorian Institute of the Blind. Through a series of interviews with children, adults, workers and staff, Bill Roberts looks at how the perception of blindness does not match the reality experienced by the blind or vision impaired.1 CD with 26 tracksroyal victorian institute for the blind, bill roberts, margary rojo, neil westh, george findlay, frank nowlan, alan nuske, hilda gammon, h.n. acland -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 2005 Kodak Carols by Candlelight launch and burying of time capsule, 25/11/2005
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne On November 25, 2005 the Kodak Carols by Candlelight launch was held in the browsing library at Kooyong with a large number of staff and guests in attendance. ...On November 25, 2005 the Kodak Carols by Candlelight launch was held in the browsing library at Kooyong with a large number of staff and guests in attendance. Speeches were made by Gerard Menses, Graeme Innes, Greg McKibbin, Marjorie West and Marina Prior. The crowd got to open Christmas crackers and hear some songs from Marina Prior before a cake was cut and shared. Afterwards everyone headed outside for the burying of the time capsule by Jarryd Clifford and Reuben Ryan, in the garden outside the cafe. Then Marina posed for some photographs and the Kodak printing kiosk was demonstrated in the browsing library.119 images of attendees at the Carols launch and burying of time capsulecarols by candlelight, vision australia, gerard menses, marjorie west, graeme innes, greg mckibbin, jarryd clifford, ania zamecznik, sandra alder, andrew ferrarese, joanne, cherry johnson, tony clarke, lynne kells, rita townsend-booth, jennifer gibbons, roberta ashby, david blyth, margaret bashfield, colleen thom, peter lowrey, kevin murfitt, kodak, karen knight, tony shepherd, peter north, anna fairclough, ashley wood, stephen jolley, time capsule, reuben ryan -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Thomas Kane, 2008 Law Family and Anthony Callea at Regent Theatre, 14/11/2008
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Kate Law met with Anthony Callea backstage at Wicked, and along with some other clients, got an up close experience with the costumes. ...Kate Law met with Anthony Callea backstage at Wicked, and along with some other clients, got an up close experience with the costumes. Marjorie West and an audio description volunteer were also there to provide a better view of the performance.20 digital images on CDvision australia, audio description, anthony callea, kate law, marjorie west, regent theatre -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, Magic 1278, 2008 Carols by Candlelight concert from Magic 1278, 2008
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Audio recording from radio station Magic 1278, of the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight concert. ...Audio recording from radio station Magic 1278, of the 2008 Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight concert.2 CDs of audio recordingsLabelled CD2 and CD3 (CD1 not found)vision australia, carols by candlelight -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, 1997 Carols by Candlelight, 1997
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Audio recording of the 1997 Carols by Candlelight concert at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl. ...Audio recording of the 1997 Carols by Candlelight concert at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl.18 tracks of audio recordingscarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, louise anton, danielle gaha, troy cassar-daly, jane scali, denis walter -
Vision AustraliaMedal - Object, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1974
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. ...To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. In 1974 this medal was awarded to Miss Elsie May Henderson for services to blind persons.1 silver coloured medallion in black frame association for the blind, medals, elsie henderson -
Vision AustraliaMedal - Object, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1937
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. ...To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. In 1937 this medal was awarded to Miss Millicent Frances Ritchie for her service as Secretary of the Braille Association of Australia.1 silver coloured medallion attached to ribbon in black case millicent ritchie, victorian association of braille writers, medals -
Vision AustraliaMedal - Object, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (box only), 1975
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. ...To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. The medal from this box was presented to Katharine (Kitty) Margaret Rose in 1975 for her tireless work with the aged blind, and is on display at the Bendigo office.1 burgundy box (with silver medal on display at Bendigo VA office)association for the blind, medals, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision AustraliaText, Newspaper clipping scrapbooks (x 7), 1974-1990
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne To keep current with media articles about Kelaston and how their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created from local and regional newspapers. ...To keep current with media articles about Kelaston and how their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created from local and regional newspapers.2 red woollen animal scrapbooks with newspaper cuttings (July 1974-Dec 1986, Dec 1986-May 1993) 3 Australian animals scrapbooks with newspaper cuttings (1979-1981, 1981-1983, 1983-1987) 2 yellow kittens with children scrapbooks with newspaper cuttings (1987-1989, 1990)kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaTextile - Object, Melbourne University Student Union patch, 1930-35
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Hugh Jeffrey attended the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. ...Hugh Jeffrey attended the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. This cloth patch would have formed the breast pocket of Mr Jeffrey's university blazer. The Melbourne University blazer is traditionally black with blue stripes, and organisations such as the Boat Club, Cricket Club or, in this case, the Student Union, would have their particular logo or badge embroidered on the pocket. The logo on this patch is a version of the University of Melbourne coat of arms - with the angel Victory embroidered in white on a black background, offering her laurel wreath. Unlike the official coat-of-arms, the stars of the Southern Cross are not included, nor is the Latin motto. 1 coloured cloth path with embroideryhugh jeffrey, university of melbourne -
Vision AustraliaDecorative object - Object, Presentation envelope from Takeo Iwahashi Award, 1988
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Takeo Iwahashi was the founder of the Nippon Lighhouse for the Blind in Japan. ...Takeo Iwahashi was the founder of the Nippon Lighhouse for the Blind in Japan. He made an enormous contribution to the lives and progress of blind people around the world, and was a great friend of Helen Keller. The annual Takeo Iwahashi Award was founded in his memory and is awarded to a "worker for the blind whose contribution to work for the blind in the fields of education, training, rehabilitation, placement, prevention and cure of blindness, administration of services for the welfare of the blind or any other program related to the welfare of the blind has been outstanding." Hugh Jeffrey won this award in 1988. This intricate and delicate presentation envelope is made from a heavy guage paper/fabric blend. It features a small addition of origami on the front, as well as Japanese calligraphy and a gold and silver knotted ribbon holding it closed. Originally the envelope unfolded to a large size with a red liner, and contained the Award certificate and cheque for the prize money.Handmade paper envelope with red edging and gold and silver ribbonshugh jeffrey, awards -
Vision AustraliaContainer - Object, University of Melbourne diploma tube, 1938?
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne A tube sent from the University of Melbourne transporting Hugh Jeffrey's university diploma. ...A tube sent from the University of Melbourne transporting Hugh Jeffrey's university diploma. It is addressed to The Principal, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, St Kilda Road Prahran.1 cardboard tube with address handwrittenhugh jeffrey, awards -
Vision AustraliaProgramme - Object, Hugh Jeffrey memorial service objects, 2001
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne This box contains a collection of objects and documents pertaining to the memorial service held for Hugh Jeffrey on 6th February 2001. ...This box contains a collection of objects and documents pertaining to the memorial service held for Hugh Jeffrey on 6th February 2001. The objects include a folder entitled "Cherished Memories", which contains readings from the service, a list of participants and attendess, and a condolence book. There is also a cardboard folder featuring a crucifix on the cover, which has a preserved copy of newspaper death notices. The box also contains two audio cassettes containing recordings of the thanksgiving service and celebrations which followed.1 lidded box containing various documents and objectshugh jeffrey, memorial -
Vision AustraliaAward - Object, Alex Johnson Memorial medal awarded to Hugh Jeffrey, 1972
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne This is a coin shaped gold coloured medal sitting upright on top of a small plastic pedestal. ...This is a coin shaped gold coloured medal sitting upright on top of a small plastic pedestal. On the front the coin contains representations of leaves, and a white cane across the top. Around the sides is an inscription: ' Alex Johnson Memorial Medal for devoted service to the blind' and across the bottom 'Blind Workers Union of Victoria'. On the back is inscribed in signature style ' Hugh H Jeffrey' 1972' inside a circle of leaves. 1 coin shaped medal on pedestalawards, hugh jeffrey -
Vision AustraliaText, Carols by Candlelight correspondence 1969-1972
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Correspondence regarding the running of the Carols by Candlelight fundraising concert between 1969-1972. ...Correspondence regarding the running of the Carols by Candlelight fundraising concert between 1969-1972.Loose pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight -
Vision AustraliaText, The Association for the Blind Illawarra Community Centre annual meeting minutes 24/9/1976 to 10/9/1993, 1976-1993
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne These meetings were held at the Illawarra Community Centre and the minutes include Present, National Anthem, Tributes, Apologies, Notice of convening the meeting, Life Governors, Confirmation of previous minutes and Reports from The Chairman, Financial. 1/10/1985 Mrs Heath, founding chairman of the Illawarra Community Centre highlighted that the Centre is based on a unique concept of integrating organisations which traditionally functioned in isolation. ...These meetings were held at the Illawarra Community Centre and the minutes include Present, National Anthem, Tributes, Apologies, Notice of convening the meeting, Life Governors, Confirmation of previous minutes and Reports from The Chairman, Financial. 1/10/1985 Mrs Heath, founding chairman of the Illawarra Community Centre highlighted that the Centre is based on a unique concept of integrating organisations which traditionally functioned in isolation. The outstanding success of the Centre at this time is consistent with the initial planning and development. At 1985 the Centre had the following user groups Association for the Blind (AFB), Better hearing Australia, Department of Community Services - Rehabilitation unit, Diabetes Found of Victoria, Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria, Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Victoria, Social Organisation for the Handicapped, Victorian Deaf Society and Yooralla Society of Victoria. 2 paper registersassociation for the blind -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind Illawarra Community Centre committee meeting minutes 12/1/1985 to 5/12/1988, 1985-1988
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne These meetings were held at the Illawarra Community Centre and the minutes include Present, In attendance, Apologies, Business arising from previous minutes, correspondence, Life Governors, Accounts paid to be ratified, Statements, receipts and payments, Reports including Financial, Executive Director, Staff, Manager, General Committee, Geelong Illawarra Auxiliary Association for the Blind (AFB) general business and date of next meeting. 4/2/1986 Mr Cook reported that the AFB90th birthday, held at Dallas Brooks Hall, was most successful and the Association is now in a more favourable financial position. 8/11/1988 The Executive Director reported that the homes of the Association for the Blind in Victoria are being reviewed and upgraded in all aspects of residential care. ...These meetings were held at the Illawarra Community Centre and the minutes include Present, In attendance, Apologies, Business arising from previous minutes, correspondence, Life Governors, Accounts paid to be ratified, Statements, receipts and payments, Reports including Financial, Executive Director, Staff, Manager, General Committee, Geelong Illawarra Auxiliary Association for the Blind (AFB) general business and date of next meeting. 4/2/1986 Mr Cook reported that the AFB90th birthday, held at Dallas Brooks Hall, was most successful and the Association is now in a more favourable financial position. 8/11/1988 The Executive Director reported that the homes of the Association for the Blind in Victoria are being reviewed and upgraded in all aspects of residential care. The next round of expansion plans include Bright, Bendigo, Ballarat and Mt. Eliza. 1 folder of loose papersassociation for the blind, illawarra community centre -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind Illawarra Community Centre manager reports 7/11/1978 to 6/6/1993, 1978-1993
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne The Manager reports are a general overview of the activities, programs, statistics, personnel, policies, repairs, volunteers and updates of the Illawarra Community Centre. ...The Manager reports are a general overview of the activities, programs, statistics, personnel, policies, repairs, volunteers and updates of the Illawarra Community Centre. The newsletter from Geelong Branch committee is also been included. 3/9/1979 it was reported that after receiving written permission the Geelong Advertiser, sections of the paper have been recorded onto cassette, on a weekly basis, and made available to low vision members. 7/7/1980 it was reported that a detailed scale model of Illawarra has been constructed as an aid to assist visually and other handicapped members to become orientated to the Centre. 1 paper register of handwritten notesassociation for the blind, illawarra community centre -
Vision AustraliaSign - Object, Royal Blind Society letters
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne 17 silver plastic letters that spell out Royal Blind Society, that were used for signage inside the Enfield office until the merger in 2004. ...17 silver plastic letters that spell out Royal Blind Society, that were used for signage inside the Enfield office until the merger in 2004. Believed to have been part of a bequest.17 silver plastic letters royal blind society of nsw, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Object, Commemorative plaque: Betty Ross-Wyatt, 1990
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne To assist in offsetting the costs for building works, some donors made a provision in their will. ...To assist in offsetting the costs for building works, some donors made a provision in their will. In this instance Betty Ross-Wyatt contributed to the recording studios in Kooyong, where books and magazines are recorded for dispatch across Victoria. 1 wooden tablet with engraved gold plate These recording studios were constructed with assistance of a major contribution from the estate of the late Betty Ross-Watt M.B.E. Member of Gisborne Auxilliary 1932 to 1989.association for the blind, nameplates -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Object, Guiding Light plate, 1964?
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne The plaque believed to have been attached to the Guiding Light structure, which was installed at AFB's Brighton office due to the efforts of President Bruce Small. ...The plaque believed to have been attached to the Guiding Light structure, which was installed at AFB's Brighton office due to the efforts of President Bruce Small. Although removed some years ago, the structure was a symbol used by the Association for the Blind as a visual way to represent it's work within the community. 1 metal plate with engraving "This Guiding Light symbol of the Association for the Blind was donated by Bruce Small, Esq. Member of Committee 1944-1954. President 1954-1964. Honorary Counsellor 1964-"association for the blind, fundraising, nameplates -
Vision AustraliaAward - Object, National Federation of Blind Citizens of Australia award: Hugh Jeffrey, 1994
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne "National Federation of Blind Citizens of Australia Ltd. ..."National Federation of Blind Citizens of Australia Ltd. NFBCA David Blyth Award 1994. Presented to: Hugh Jeffrey. In appreciation of his outstanding contribution through dedication, tenacity and by example, as a leader of blind people and as an advocate for the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to be accorded to blind people everywhere." Gold coloured disk with NFBCA logo is located above the citation, which is written in Braille on the back of the shield.1 wooden shield with engraved gold plateshugh jeffrey, awards -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Object, Commemorative plaque: Gordon Lavers
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne "Thjs collection of Braille Music was presented to the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales by Mrs Ruby Lavers in memory of her husband Gordon Lavers L.R.S.M., A.R.C.O. ..."Thjs collection of Braille Music was presented to the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales by Mrs Ruby Lavers in memory of her husband Gordon Lavers L.R.S.M., A.R.C.O. Director of Music of this Society from 1917 to 1961". Braille music requires a specialised understanding of both musical scores and music Braille notation. This collection materials would have been valuable addition to the Society, where blind musicians often had to learn pieces through memory due to the lack of musical scores transcribed.1 metal plaque attached to wooden boardroyal blind society of new south wales, gordon lavers, ruby lavers -
Vision AustraliaSign - Object, Association for the Blind New Beginnings acrylic sign, 1994
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne In 1994 the Association for the Blind began to use the phrase 'New beginnings' to signify a shift in the way that work was undertaken. ...In 1994 the Association for the Blind began to use the phrase 'New beginnings' to signify a shift in the way that work was undertaken. Some new signage was created with this in mind, and this sign has 'New beginnings' and the Association for the Blind symbol of a square (filled with horizontal lines crossed by two diagonal lines), in black and blue and a circle in the middle with lines inside it. This sign was previously situated on the wall of the conference room at Kooyong in the Vision Resource Centre.1 plastic sign with AFB logoAssociation for the Blind New Beginningsassociation for the blind, signs -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Object, Tree of Life plaque, 2004
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne "This 'Tree of Life' is dedicated to the memory of Mercy Dickinson who some thirty years ago had an inspiration to form the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. ..."This 'Tree of Life' is dedicated to the memory of Mercy Dickinson who some thirty years ago had an inspiration to form the Blind & Vision Impaired Pottery Group. Mercy's contribution to the Blind & Vision Impaired Community is symbolised by the tree and it's branches, which are forever blossoming and showing new growth. This Plaque was officially unveiled by the Hon Matt Foley Minister for Employment, Training & Youth and Minister for the Arts. 3rd February 2004"1 metal plate framed by woodRBF (with braille lettering below) Royal Blind Foundation Queensland "Tree of Life"royal blind foundation of queensland, mercy dickinson
