Photograph shows Ballarat 28 after it has been converted to a one-man tram with doors and blinds. Steps are folded up. See reference document for tramcar history. Based on the background, photographed at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade late 1930's or early 1940s. Has the SEC green and cream colour scheme. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 28 after completion of its conversion to a one-man tram.Black and white print on paper.tramways, ballarat, tram 28, gardens loop, wendouree parade

To assist with blind and visually impaired people signing documents, a signature guide creates a rectangular block of space that fits most signature areas on paper. This example was produced by ANZ Bank to fit over cheque books provided to customers. It has space for the date, whom the cheque was for, the written amount and the amount in symbols, and the cheque stub, as well as the signature.1 plastic plate with rectangle holeANZ Guidanz cardassistive devices, anz bank

To honour the service provided, a bronze coloured medallion was awarded to individuals. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Association for the Blind Medallion / Founder Tilly Aston'. On the reverse is 'Presented to' with a spray of laurel around the edge. The medallion hangs on a blue fabric band that goes around the neck. Bronze coloured medallion with illustrationsassociation for the blind, awards, medals

Four images taken of the Queensland Industrial Institute for the Blind by the Survey Office, Dept of Lands. 1 - The basket shop. From left to right: Merv Campbell making a linen basket, Dave Valoniti (?) making a waste paper basket, Phil Woods making a clothes basket and Bill Smith making a wastepaper basket. Examples of finished linen, cot and cane baskets sit to the left of the image. 2- The basket shop on the other side of the building. Unfortunately no individuals have been identified. 3 - Shop foreman Ron Blinco working at a brush making machine. 4-6 - Queensland Industrial Institution for the Blind truck carrying cane baskets, cots, chairs and seat frame. On the door of the truck reads: Health & Home Department. The side of the truck has the following painted on the sideboards: Manufacturers of Baskets, Bedding, Brooms, Brushes, Cane Furniture, Coir Mat & Matting.6 x B/W photographs of men and equipmentC2-5792, C2-5794, C2-5795,C2-5799queensland industrial institute for the blind, merv campbell, dave valoniti, phil woods, bill smith, ron blinco

Victorian Association of Braille Writers had subcommittees including the 'Entertainment Committee' which organised concerts, lectures including fortnightly socials and dances throughout the year. These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, accounts, reports, matters arising from reports, donations, general business and the date of the next meeting. 'Helping the afflicted" from The Herald Jun 14, 1917 - ' On Thursday evening the Entertainment Committee of the Braille Writers' Association held it's first social evening in the Braille Library. More than 100 blind readers responded to the invitation. A hearty welcome was give to two blinded soldiers, Sergeant Walshe and Private Glew. A musical programme followed, and the evening ended with the serving of light refreshments. These gathering will be held fortnightly in the Braille Library, and the next is to be a picture competition'.1 volume of handwritten minutesvictorian association of braille writers, recreation

Framed portrait of Malcolm Daubney who was President of Vision Australia Foundation 1999-2002. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the AFB/VAF Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Daubney wears a navy suit, pale blue shirt and navy blue Kiwi tie. Mr Malcolm Daubney has worked closely with blind and vision impaired people for many years. In the 1980s Mr Daubney was “volunteered” by John Wicking to the Vision Australia’s Kooyong Committee. Shortly after his appointment he was posted to Singapore for business, where he served on the committee of the Singapore Association for the Blind for five years. Upon his return he rejoined the Kooyong Branch Committee. Later he was appointed to the Vision Australia Board of which he was President from 1999 to 2002, and then Chief Executive Officer from 2002-2005.1 art original in old gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr Malcolm Daubney / President 1999-2002 / Vision Australia Foundation'.vision australia, malcolm daubney

Certificate reads "Certificate of Registration. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Limited, 557 St Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC 3004 Australia (refer to Schedule of Addresses dated March 8 2002 for additional certified sites) complies with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems Requirements for the following capability: This registration covers the Quality Management System for the provision of case management, production, resources, and support services including education, course development and provision of training, rehabilitation, employment, technology, information and fundraising for people who are blind or vision impaired. The registration also includes the provision of commercial products and services through RVIB Enterprises." Signed: Alex Ezrakhovich, General Manager Certification. Certificate #: QEC12897. Issue Date: 8th March 2002. Certified Date: 29th December 1999. Expiry Date 29th December 2002.1 certificate with QA logoroyal victorian institute for the blind, registration

Contract of sale dated 13th June, 1957 between Mr. J.E. Preece (seller) and Mr. H.G.B. & Mrs. I.M. Swan (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: Mr. H.E. Every, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. E.S. Cahill & Son View Street, Bendigo. For property in Mahon Avenue, Bendigo, being lot 14 on plan of subdivision No. 31961 lodged in the office of titles and being part of allotment 111 described in certificate of title volume 8121 folio 404, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and lamp shades. Price 2,900 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 17th November, 1958 between Mr. J.S. Henderson (seller) and Mrs. A. Smith (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. For Property No.579 High Street, Golden Square, being Crown allotment 16 section 13A land described in certificate of title volume 1190 folio 879, together with all linos, inside and outside blinds, curtains, lamp shades, gas stove, gas copper and electric bath heater. Price 1,600 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 9th October, 1959 between Mr. B. Williamson (seller) and Mr. E.C. & Mrs. I.A. Stevenson (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: E.C. Cohen, Victoria Lane, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Neal & Woodward, View Street, Bendigo. For property at No.23 Keck Street, Bendigo being lot 77 on plan of subdivision no. 16993 and being part of Crown allotment 441B section H land described in certificate of title volume 7389 folio 628, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains, lamp shades and electric stovette. Price 3,900 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 7th December, 1964 between Mr. N. E. Schroder (vendor) and Mr. E. Strahan (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street< Bendigo. Property 9 Lobb Street, Bendigo being North East and adjoining allotment 7, section K land described in right to occupy residence area 7824 together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades. Price 1,350 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 14th may, 1956 between Mr. H Nolan (vendor) and Mrs. L. J. Smith (purchaser). Property: land situate 55 Myrtle Street, Bendigo land described in Right to Occupy residence area no. 125 - Also land described in Permissive Occupancy No. W70141, together with weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, electric sink heater, electric stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron tank and all floor coverings with the exception of the lino in the middle bedroom. Price: 3,400 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 29th June, 1955between Mr. T. B. Bowery (vendor) and Mr. K. O. & Mrs. E. M. Stokes (purchaser). Property: land being allotment 17 section 71C Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being land described in Crown grant volume 1962 folio 335 and situate No. 60 Breen Street, Bendigo, together with 4 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings, all linos on floors, window blinds and electric light fittings and shades, also furniture and effects as inspected. Price: 1,050 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Photos of two houses on a piece of paper. The top photo is a white house with a portico and steps at the front door, a window at each side and a striped blind at the edge of the portico. Decorative brick work at spout level. A concrete path is along the front of the house and leads out to the front and side. A vase with a flower and a statue on the corner of the path. there is a table and chairs beside the house. The garden is very black. The lower photo is a brick house with a door, a tall window that is rounded at the top and three small windows just below the spout line. There are some plants in front of the house and trees around it. parts of the garden are dark.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - two houses

Contract of sale dated 1st April, 1955 between Mr. C. S. Trewhella (vendor) and Mrs. D. L. Putman (purchaser). Property: allotment 5 section 54C Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo being land described in certificate of title volume 3239 folio 714 and situate 49 Barkly Place, Bendigo, together with 6 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also all blinds, electric light fittings and shades with the exception of the one in the hall, all floor coverings with the exception of the carpet and material under the carpet and the carpet in the hall. Price: 3,900 pounds.

Contract of sale of land dated 4th December, 1956 between Sandhurst & Northern District Trustees as executor in the estate of Catherine Beatty - deceased (seller) and Mr. A. F. & Mrs. A. Thomas (purchaser). Solicitor for purchaser Hogan & Hogan. Property: land being Crown allotment 466 section H parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 3047 folio 359 and situate No. 20 Hallam Street, Bendigo together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all linos, blinds, curtains and lamp shades. Price 1,425 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 15th November, 1956 between Mr. B. A. Bolton and Mr. F. B. & Mrs. V. Turner. Property: that piece of land being Crown allotment 327 section H Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 3556 folio 136 and situate No. 184 Carpenter Street, Bendigo, together with 6 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all floor coverings, inside and outside blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades and electric stove. Price: 2,800 pounds. .organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 23rd May, 1956 between Mrs. M. A. L. Tobin - Mrs N. McMahon as executors of estate G. C. La Franz - deceased (sellers) and Mr. A. C. & Mrs. M. E. Tait (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 6 section 12B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 2592 folio 274 and having a frontage to Violet Street, Bendigo, together with all buildings thereon, fly wire doors, window screens and gas stove and blinds. Price: 4,075 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Issued to Essendon supporters at the Round 20 game, Essendon v Collingwood, at the MCG on 13 Aug., 2010, which recognised the significant contribution that seatbelts have made to saving lives over 40 years. Essendon's David Hille was the spokesman for the event. Plastic banner rolled tightly on to a handle at each end so that it opens like a roller blind and rolls shut when released. Banner is black with Essendon bomber logo on left and "Goal!" in large red letters. Reverse has "Belt up" in large red letters over a stylised red seat belt with white TAC logo at bottom. Handles are grey plastic. Package also contains two grey plastic suction caps so that unrolled banner can be stuck to a window. Banner and suction caps are still in original clear cellophane envelope; envelope has been torn. essendon football club; transport accident commission (tac); david hille; seatbelts