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

Locally produced, this ink supplier recommended buyers select their ink as it would assist the blind. Although this cannot be substantiated yet, the company may have donated a portion of profits to either the RVIB or AFB.1 glass bottle with cork stopper and inkStoneyfell (on bottle) Made by the blind Non-corrosive blue-black writing ink Suitable for fountain pens Price 1/- 4 oz. approx. Use this ink and help the blind help themselves. F & M Pty Ltd, Prahranfundraising, office equipment and supplies

Plains of Promise (Shire of Melton history) by Joan Starr (1985). Edna assisted with Historical Society materials and contributed her own research and photographs. Contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. Autograph was written in the inside cover of Plains of Promiselocal identities

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 RNIB and provides directions on usage.1 plastic plate with rectangle holeSignature Guide Cat No. 9020 Have window placed over signature space hold card firmly in place with your hand write your signature within the opening of the windowassistive devices, royal national institute for the blind

1. "Kenneth Leigh Gordon Wylie", No.2515 3/57 Battalion WW1. Enlisted 20/6/16, age 22. In France 8/2/17 but hospitalised 19/4/17 with Tuberculosis. returned Aust 10/9/17 and discharged. 2. "Vincent Keating" VX53980 2/2nd Field Ambulance, age 23. Enlisted 25/4/41 and posted to Middle East. Returned to Aust and posted to New Guinea 22/10/32 and again 20/12/44. Discharged 19/12/45 at rank of Sgt. 3. "Joseph Keating" VX91801 enlisted 22/3/43, age 32. Embarked to New Guinea with 2/28 Batt. Discharged 15/7/46 as a Private.1. Sepia photo of Kenneth Leigh Gordon Wylie. Shoulder and head shot looking into camera. No background. Pasted onto brown cardboard. 2. Black and white photo of Vincent Keating. Portrait from Waist up looking into camera. Set in a brown and gold frame with a black leather backing and fold out stand. 3. Black and white photo of Joseph Keating. Shoulder/head portrait in uniform. Set in a brown wooden photo frame with gold metal rim and wooden fold out stand. Glass cover over photo.buna, ww1, ww2, photographs, kenneth leigh gordon wylie, vincent keating, joseph keating

Ernest Exell DOB 23.8.1923. VX 149289 38th Battn 1942-1944 Enlisted 19 Oct 1941 Discharged 13 August 1946.Photograph - sepia photo on hard cardboard backing. enclosed in Khaki coloured paper folder.Ernie Exell, VX149289. DOB 23/8/1923. 38th Battalion 1942-1944.passchendaele barracks trust, ernest exell, 38th battalion, ww2

Related to the service of: VX 137442 Henry Maxwell Francis O'Halloran. Enlisted 28/8/1943. Discharged 12/12/1945. Aged 28.This is a single sheet of paper, folded once. Printing is in dark blue ink. There are 3 vertical red lines on the front cover. In the center are described 6 races, on the rear are the "Troppo" rules. Front page heading is Troppo Racing Club. 16 Aust A.O.D. AIF, Souvenir programme of race meeting held somewhere in the South West Pacific, Sat 30 Dec 1944 under patronage of Brig. E.L. Vowles M.C.It has a stamped number No.563 on it.ww2, aust ordnance corps, souvenir

The scroll relates to Sidney Charles Rowley No H1258, enlisted in the RAN on 14.6.1940 age 21 years, KIA 6.1.1945 while serving on HMAS Australia.Memorial scroll on light fawn coloured card, top has Coat of Arms with the letters “GVI RI” over. The following text in black and red relates to the death of a RAN Sailor in WW2.In red print, “Leading Seaman S.C.Rowley Royal Australian Navy”memorial scrolls, ran, hmas australia,

Rosina enlisted on 1.6.1945 age 27 years No VFX97605, discharged fro the services on 21.4.1946 with the rank of Pte in the Australian Army medical Women’s Service.Certificate from the Marong Shire to R.M.Rowley, top has rising sun and flags with Shire name under followed by hand drawn name in black, text relates to thanks from the Shire and Ratepayers with date hand written on, at bottom a red seal and signed by the President, a Councillor and the Secretary.“Rosina Maude Rowley”, “25th Dec 45”, “S.V. Mitchell, John H Collins, A Guthrie”certificates, shire

The album belonged to Henry Edward JAMES No VX38489. Enlisted 31.7.1940. On discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in HQ Vic L of C Area. Photo album that belonged to H E JAMES. Salmon coloured buckram hardcover, hand painted & printed in white with decoration. Contains 201 black & white photos of Palestine, Gaza, Tel Aviv & surrounding area, including people & places of interest, camels, etc. Bound using a partly missing red leather strap fastened with buckle made possibly of shell.On cover top left: VX38489 H E James 2/3 MMGBn AIF MEF Middle centre: PALESTINE 1941-1942books - albums, photographs, military history, photography, souvenirs

Medals issued to John Frederick Donald McDONALD V513538. Enlisted 26.8.1943 age 35 years, Discharged from the Army on 5.2.1946 with the rank of Cpl.Medals, set of (3) court mounted re J.F.D.McDonald. 1. Defence Medal. 2. British War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal 1939-45.“V513538 J.F.D.McDonald”award, medal set

Item issued to Anthony Handson BOLTON V246007, enlisted 4.2.1942 age 29 years. Discharged 27.11.1945 with the rank of Sgt in LHQ Cartographic Coy.Brown canvas Kit Bag with 12 brass eyelets at opening.Stenciled on one side: “A H BOLTON V246007”equipment, kit bags, army

Samuel Veal No V501508 enlisted in the Army on 19.8.42 age 43 years. At discharge from the Army on 9.11.45 he was a Pte in 9 Works Company. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (4) Re S. VEAL 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. war Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal " V501508 Veal"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Roy Leslie Thurlow enlisted 25.5.16 No 2493 in the 60th Batt A.I.F. K.I.A 25.10.17. Refer Cat No 1890P for service history also 649P..1) Badge "Rising Sun" hat badge, pressed blackened metal "rising sun depiction, crown centre, scroll under with "Australian Commonwealth military forces" .2) Badge "Australia" shoulder, curved shape blackened metal with 2 lugs on rear. .3) identity disc, round, aliminium with stamped details re R.Thurlow..3) " R. Thurlow, 2493, 60 BT, A.I.F CE."numismatics - badges -military, military history, identity discs

Edward Harold Hildebrandt enlisted on 12.6.40. He held the rank of "Gunner" on discharge from the AIF 24.10.45. Refer 1026, 1027, 1028.2, 1029.2P. Medals, court mounted, set of )4) re E.H Hildebrandt. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. "VX25591 E.H Hildebrandt"medals, military,

Belonged to A.A Loxton No 1845, 12 Sqd. RAAF enlisted 14.5.1935 age 33 years, discharged from the RAAK on 9.5.1949 with the rank of W.O.RAAF forage cap. Blue wool outer with two black buttons on front, black rayon twill lining. Clip on side flaps.Inside on lining "V 330 1944 D→ F Made in Australia Size 7 1/2"forage, headwear, uniform

James Howard Hicks No 51964 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.3.1942 age 32 years. At discharge on 30.11.1945 he was an LAC in No 2 Operational Training Unit.Illustrated civic certificate commemorating voluntary service with gilt wooden frame.“The Shire of Huntly To James Howard Hicks. Signed by the President, 8 Councillors, & Shire Secretary. Hand written in red felt tip pen on back: From Mrs J Hicks Bannister St Bendigo”documents - certificates,, frame accessories, civic momentoes, presentations, huntly shire, hicks

Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE No 428397 RAAF, born Bendigo, enlisted on 13.10.1942 age 18 years. Discharged from the RAAF on 30.12.1948.9 editions of magazine (one cover missing). Published by R.A.A.F.books - magazines, military, raaf

Charles George Clayton (1897-1971) son of Amy and Frederick Clayton, in World War 1 uniform. He enlisted with brother Ernest in 1916.Digital copy of black and white photographclayton family, charles george clayton

A short article about Robert Lindsay Medley Maddison and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert lindsay medley maddison

A short article about David John (Jack) Medhurst and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughTwo pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, david john medhurst, jack medhurst

A short article about Joshua Henry Robinson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was working at Mont ParkOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, joshua henry robinson

A short article about Francis Gordon Scott and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Diamond CreekOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, francis gordon scott

A short article about Farley Henry Smith and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in St Helena.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, farley henry smith

A short article about Harry Frederick Miller and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment his wife was living at Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harry frederick miller

A short article about Thomas John Finnigan and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working at Mont Park.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas john finnigan

A short article about Eric Carl Garlick and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working as a farmhand in Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, eric carl garlick

A short article about James George Gosstray and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, James was living in Diamond Creek.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james george gosstray