Obituary of Gerard Crock, an ophthalmologist who pioneered micro-surgery in his field, was the first professor appointed medical specialty chair in Australia, establish the ophthalmology department at Melbourne University and helped develop the Ear and Eye Hospital and the Low Vision Resource Centre at Kooyong.Photocopied newspaper article taken from The Age, Monday January 14, 2008non-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, gerard crock

Life Governor certificates awarded to Elizabeth Maxwell (1989) and Neil Maxwell (1992). Elizabeth's certificate has black and gold writing, with a golden AFB Guiding Light symbol, and is signed by Diana J Jones and John Cook. Neil's certificate has black writing, with a black and blue AFB logo, with horizontal lines and a black 'Pacman', and is signed by John Moule and John Cook.2 styles of Life Governor certificates, awarded in 1989 and 1992non-fictionAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Elizabeth Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1989 by Order of the Committee Diana J Jones - President John Cook - Secretary Association for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Neil Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind on the Eighteenth day of September 1992 by Resolution of the Committee John Moule - President John Cook - Secretaryelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Nomination form for Neil Maxwell, to become Senior Citizen of the Year in 1999. Ken Gunning completed this form and, as part of the application, submitted a typed list of Neil's volunteering commitments over the past 40 years, from the notes he made.4 x A4 pages - one form with handwritten responses, 2 handwritten pages and one typed documentnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Neil Maxwell played an active role in the governance of the Association for the Blind. In these letters, regret is expressed for his resignation and acknowledgement of his contribution in helping the Baringa Centre become a reality and his work in gaining financial assistance for the Association.2 x A4 letters with AFB logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Two letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, recognising their 40 Years of Service and invitation to attend a Volunteer Recognition Afternoon tea to receive their awards.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia

Two letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, as past Life Governors, inviting them to receive Vision Australia awards recognising the same.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia

Invitation for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to attend the opening of the new Kooyong Centre on Thursday 11th October 2001.1 x A4 page of grey background with black writingnon-fictionThe President, Malcolm Daubney and Members of the Board request the pleasure of the company of Neil & Elizabeth Maxwell at the Opening of the new Kooyong Centre 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong at 10.30am for 11am on Thursday 11th October, 2001 by John Landy, AC, MBE Governor of Victoria RSVP by 27 September 2001 (03) 9599 5000 Light Lunchelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia

Letter from Robin Pleydell to Neil Maxwell upon the occasion of his retirement from the Association of the Blind.Handwritten letter from Robin Pleydell to Neil Maxwellnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, robin pleydell

Article on the 11th Australian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Championship, held at Chisholm Institute. Both Neil Maxwell and Ivan Molloy were interviewed and photographed during the competition.Photocopy of newspaper article on 11th Australian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Championshipnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, ivan molloy

In 1997 Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell retired from their positions at the Victorian Blind Bowls Association. Elizabeth had worked as Transport Officer for the VBA since 1980 and Neil joined the Victorian Blind Bowls Club in 1975, becoming President, Committee Member, Public Officer and Manager.2 letters with Victorian Blind Bowls Association letterheadnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowls association

Minutes from the VIBBA meeting held on 14th April 2011, with recommended format and conditions for the Roy Langdon trophy - to be played between Kooyong and Blackburn clubs.5 typed pages - 3 of meeting minutes, 2 of large print guidelines for Roy Langdon trophynon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian indoor blind bias bowls association

Undated page of VBBC Constitution and By-Laws with pen marks under section referring that 'the President shall be elected annually but should not (underlined from this point onwards) remain in office for more than two consecutive years."1 page of typewritten constitution and by-laws with pen marksnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowls club

Logos produced for the 2001 RVIB Carols by Candlelight, in a variety of formats and colours.52 files of Carols by Candlelight logos in a variety of formatscarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind

The Royal Blind Society undertook a review of it's White Cane Day media coverage in 1994, to see where it could improve awareness of events.3 pages review the promotion of White Cane dayroyal blind society of new south wales, white cane day, marketing

Logos produced for Vision Australia Foundation, in a variety of formats and colours.VAF logos in a variety of formatsvision australia foundation, corporation records

Logo produced for Vision Australia Foundation and RPH.RPH and VAF logo joinedvision australia foundation, corporation records, 3rph radio station

Logo produced for the Association for the Blind .Association for the Blind logocorporation records, association for the blind

Annual reports were both a way of informing benefactors as well as generating new ones for charitable organisations. In 1867 an asylum and school for blind children began in Melbourne. Between that first intake and 1891, the asylum went through a great many changes, including the building of the St Kilda Road building, growing in size and developing a workshop for blind workers. A copy of the 1867 Annual Report was placed in the time capsule that was opened in 1993.1 bound volume with illustrations.victorian asylum and school for the blind, time capsule

From it's beginning in 1867, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 volume bound with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: incorporating Hear A Book and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia, partnering with ABC Commercial to expand the availability of audio titles, new facilities in Orange and Cairns, launch of Graduate Certificate in O&M courses, decision to sell St Kilda Road, Burwood School and Enterprises building in Prahran and redevelopment of the sensory playroom in Enfield.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsjean mcnamara, donald fraser, lyn allison, leigh garwood, julie rae, glenda alexander, maryanne diamond, rochelle hutson, chris cussen, roger cussen, cathy heenan, barbara smith, chris edwards, lara giddings, jacob law, vanessa clayton, cecily barker, mark pelgrave, alan nemth, cooper hallcroft, aaron hallcroft, roslyn atkinson, kate law, daniela zebic, dame elisabeth murdoch, adrian smith, peggy soo, governor general michael jeffrey, natalija lambert, meri-jace lamber, maurice gleeson, mark walters, renae williamson, penny stevenson, kenny johar, alex turner, emily ryan, morgan jenkins, michael todorovic, graham rawlins, bill shorten, bruce scotland, reg hinsley, june combey, marian jones, tammy-jo sheenan, david truong, trish anderson, richard carbone, rafe manuell, corporation records, vision australia, gerard menses, kevin murfitt, christine harding, greg hempenstall, michael simpson, trish egan, tim evans, paul bunker, jennifer gibbons, owen van der wall, keith barton, paul gleeson, ross mccoll, theresa smith-ruig, jan lovie-kitchin, tony hanmer, nick carter, david speyer, ron mccallum, anthony callea

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year, financial position and client stories. Other articles outline the extensions at Elanora and Kelaston, the introduction of the first RPH service in Mildura and gaining funding to run Disability Information Victoria on behalf of the State Government.36 printed pages with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records

Information on the Tilly Aston Heritage Collection held at Vision Australia Foundation, with some brief information about the formation of the collection, Tilly Aston Council, the collection strengths, volunteers, donations and outside exhibitions, achievements and future goals for the archive.1 white sheet with blue, black and green writingvision australia foundation, advertising