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Vision Australia
Painting - Artwork, Portrait of John Moule, 2003
Framed portrait of John Moule who was President of the Vision Australia Foundation, from 1992-1999. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the VAF Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Moule is standing with his arm on a dresser, and holds a pair of glasses. He is dressed in a navy blue suit, with a blue kercheif in his breast pocket,, a white collared shirt and a blue, white and black striped tie. On his lapel is a small gold badge. The plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr John A. Moule AM / President 1992-1999 / Vision Australia Foundation'. 1 art original in old gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr John A. Moule AM / President 1992-1999 / Vision Australia Foundation'.vision australia, john moule -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Royal Blind Society volunteer badges, 1985-2000
To honour the commitment by its volunteers, the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales provided badges to commemorate 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of service. The badge consist of the relevant number in a centre circle, with the words 'Royal Blind Society' around the outside of the circle.Metal pins in various tones with numbersRoyal Blind Society Volunteerroyal blind society of new south wales, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary milestone badges, 1978-2000
To honour the commitment of its Auxiliary, badges were awarded to commemorate 10, 20 and 25 years of service. These consisted of a circle or oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue/green background and the words 'Auxiliary' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold' against a navy blue background, with the relevant number of years at the base of the badge or lighthouse.Metal pin with gold lighthouse and number of years servedroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind volunteer badge, 1980-1999
Lapel pins were struck to recognise Association for the Blind volunteers. These consisted of the Association for the Blind symbol of a square (filled with horizontal lines crossed by two diagonal lines), in gold and a circle in the middle against a contrasting background. Around the outside in gold lettering is written 'Association for the Blind' and 'Volunteer' on a a dark background. Red background - 3 years of service Green background - 5 years of service Gold background - 10 years of serviceMetal pins of various coloured backgroundsassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind honorary service pin, 1970-1985
To recognise volunteers, lapel pins were struck by the Association for the Blind. These consisted of the Association for the Blind symbol of a Guiding Light (a round circle with two uneven triangles either side and a single line passing either side of the circle), in gold against various backgrounds. Around the outside in gold lettering is written 'Association for the Blind' and 'Honorary Service' on a a royal blue background. Red background - 3 years of service Green background - 5 years of service Gold background - 10 years of serviceMetal pin with Guiding Light image and writingAssociation for the Blind Honorary Serviceassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Voluntary helper, 1970-1985
To signify the various positions within the organisation to the sighted community, an assortment of badges were created identifying individuals and the roles they played. These consist of a rectangle with the position written in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written vertically in gold against a blue background to the side of the badge. People volunteering their time were called 'Voluntary Helper'Metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundRVIB Voluntary Helperroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind silver and black badge, 1970-1990
To identify AFB staff a silver badge was struck.. A type written card name is located below the main part of the badge, which consists of the guiding light symbol with black 'wings' and a white light, against a silver background. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit around the symbol, in silver lettering, on a black background. Silver and black guiding light logo with silver name plate underneath, some with paperMr. John Wicking (typewritten) Mrs. Janet Wicking (typewritten)association for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Remember the Blind badge, 1940-1980
To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne. "Remember the Blind" - Blue and white oval badges with the words, 'Remember the Blind' around the edge. The outer oval is narrow, white with gold edges and words. A dark blue oval is in the centre, suspended over the empty space by four curved pieces of metal, with gold edging. Some badges have paper numbers on the reverse. Metal pin with enamel with writingRemember the Blind royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB 50 year and Life Governor badges, 1978-2000
To honour the commitment of its staff, badges were awarded to commemorate years of service or honorary positions. These consisted of a circle with a gold lighthouse on a contrasting background. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold' against various backgrounds, with '50 years' or 'Life Governor' at the base of the badge.Metal pin with gold lighthouse with shining lightRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind 50 years Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Life Governorroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Tilly Aston badge and tie pin, 1980-1999
A tie clasp and badge remembering Tilly Aston, the founder of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, was created. It has a cameo of Tilly Aston in gold, against a roughened gold background. A circle surrounds the head and above this "Tilly Aston" and below it, "Association for the Blind" in gold lettering. Metal tie clasp and metal pinTilly Aston Association for the Blindtilly aston, association for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB badge, 1978-2000
To identify staff members, badges were provided. These consisted of a circle with a gold lighthouse on a mid-blue background. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in mid-blue against a gold background.Metal pin with enamel image of lighthouseRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blindroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary badge, 1940-1980
To identify members of its Auxiliary, badges were provided. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a pale blue background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle, either side of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a royal navy blue background, with 'Auxiliary' at the base of the badge. 1 metal pin depicting a golden lighthouse'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, 1866-1966 Centenary Conference badge, 1966
Participants of the 1966 RVIB Centenary Conference were provided with a name badge. It consisted of a golden coloured metal, with the blue lighthouse logo of the Royal Victorian Institute of the Blind, and the dates '1866' and '1966' either side of the centrally placed symbol. Below this, also in blue, is 'Centenary Conference'. A paper card can be inserted into the badge for the wearer's name. 1 gold coloured metal name card holder with name card'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' ' Centenary Conference' '1866-1966' 'Mrs Wertheim'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind white cane badge, 1980s?
A white cane on a lime green background with the words 'Association for the Blind' written around the edge. The final word is in larger print and on the back of the badges is the price of the badge: 20c. Badges were a way of raising both funds and awareness for many blindness organisations.1 metal pin with white cane on lime backgroundAssociation for the Blindwhite cane day, badges, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Tilly Aston
Tilly Aston as a young woman in her 20s. She is wearing a cream blouse with a star badge and a rose corsage. Her hair is up and has flowers arranged in it. Pioneering activist Tilly was the first Australian woman who was blind to attend university, but due to the lack of braille texts she had to abandon her studies. 1 photograph in various tones of Tilly Astontilly aston, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB badge, 1940-1980
Badges were created to identify staff members. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse . Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse on blue background'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary 25 year badge, 1940-1980
To honour the commitment of its Auxiliary, badges were awarded to commemorate 25 years of service. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue background and the words 'Auxiliary' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background, as well as the number '25' at the base of the lighthouse. 1 metal pin depicting a gold lighthouse with shining light and writing around outside'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary' '25'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind General Committee badge
To identify AFB General Committee members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'General Committee' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with black writing on white background and AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind Century Club badge
A pin honouring Century Club members of the Association for the Blind. It has the guiding light symbol, with dark blue 'wings', on a cream coloured background. The words 'Century Club' are below the symbol and "Association for the Blind" around the top two-thirds of the symbol in gold lettering. 1 metal pin with gold writing and Guiding Light symbolAssociation for the Blind Century Clubassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Secretary badge, 1970-1985
A Secretary badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Secretary' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind H.M. Lightfoot Centre badge
To identify AFB staff, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Assocation for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'H.M. Lightfoot Centre' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by Winsome Baker. 1 plastic name badge with white background and black writingassociation for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Treasurer badge, 1970-1985
A Treasurer badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Treasurer' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary badge, 1940-1980
To identify members of its Auxiliary, badges were provided. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a light green background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle, either side of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a black background, with 'Auxiliary' across the middle of the lighthouse. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse and shining light'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary 25 year badge, 1940-1980
To honour the commitment of its Auxiliary, badges were awarded to commemorate 25 years of service. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue background and the words 'Auxiliary' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse and '25 years' either side of the lighthouse at the base. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse and shining light'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Charlton Auxiliary, 1932 - 2004
The Charlton RVIB Auxiliary was formed on August 2, 1932 and concluded on June 23, 2004. This collection includes the minute books from 1958 until 1996. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1990, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. A report of the Charlton Auxiliary outlines the history from 1932 -1992 for their 6oth anniversary which noted that unfortunately the minute books from 1932 -1958 had been destroyed. A silver cake lifter had been presented to the auxiliary for 70 years of service 1932-2007. 2 minute books -- 2 account books-- 1 petty cash book -- 22 donation receipt books -- 1 deposit book --1 silver cake lifter -- 3 photos including members -- 1 leather book mark -- 12 RVIB badges including Governor and Secretary -- various loose papers-- newspaper clippings -- banking records and letters. royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Inglewood Auxiliary, 1957 - 1989
The Inglewood RVIB Auxiliary was formed on March 21, 1957 and concluded February 14, 1998. It was noted that a collection of books, badges, receipt books etc would be forwarded separately after the notification of the closing of the auxiliary, however as yet these have not been located. The members were saddened with the loss of their President Mrs Jean Catherine Appleby in 1980, who was killed in a car accident and Mrs Myrtle Bradley was then appointed as the new President. The small collection includes correspondence to and from RVIB Head Office dating from 1980-1989. 2 index cards -- newspaper clippings--various loose papers and letters. royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Central Auxiliary, 1927 - 2004
" An important decision was made by the board in May last 1927 to form a Central Auxiliary with representatives from each Municipality. It has long been felt that such an Auxiliary would bring the work of the Institute more prominetly under the notice of the public and assist in finding the large sum required each year to carry on. A meeting was accoringly called for the purpose and an auxilirary formed. A strong committee was elected with Mrs James Angus as President. Mr James Angus Vice- President of the Institute was appointed by the Board of Management as Chairman of the Auxiliary." From RVIB Annual Report 1927. This collection includes Annual reports for 1966, 1969 -1970, 1973 - 1974, 1976 - 1977, 1978- 1979 and 1980 - 1981 and an incomplete lists of 10 - 25 years service badge Auxiliary members and Life Governors. The Auxiliary members did not only raise money they also raised awareness of the services provided by RVIB and worked closely with the Public Relations/Fundraising departments. Trudy Westh from Camberwell in Melbourne was recognised with a medal of the Order of Australia OAM . Mrs Westh finished her 18 year term as President of the Council of Auxiliaries in 2004. A Brief history of Auxiliaries is included. Annual reports -- minutes-- letters -- newspaper clippings -- 1 account book -- photos -- various loose papers. royal victorian institute for the blind -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Private William Stanley Paull, 1915
W S Paull was born 12/01/1893 and was known as Stan. His name is listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. He was severely wounded at the Gallipoli landing on 25/04/1915. He was repatriated to Malta, spent time in 8 different hospitals in England, returned to Australia on 8/10/1915 and discharged medically unfit. He died 19/04/1949. The photo was possibly taken in England and sent home to family.Sepia studio photo of Private William Stanley Paull, No 431 of the 7th Battalion. He is wearing WW1 army uniform with the jacket buttoned to the collar and a peaked hat with a rising sun badge. There are 2 similar badges on the point of each collar. The (brown and red) patch of the 7th Battalion is visible on his right shoulder. He is standing 'at ease'.armed forces, world war, 1914-1918, uniforms, surrey gardens, shrine of remembrance, 7th battalion, monuments and memorials, stan paull, william stanley paull -
Tennis Australia
Racquet & cover, Circa 1981
An Head 'Tournament Director' tennis racquet (1) with vinyl cover (2). Racquet features: aluminium frame with twin shaft; plastic bridge and butt cap; brown leather handle grip; and 'Graphite 6' netting. Manufacturer's name features on a badge adhered onto base of bridge, and, also across butt cap. Model name features along outer left shaft. Manufacturer and model name features across obverse of cover. AMF-Head logo and emblem feature across reverse of cover, and on metal zipper grip. Materials: Metal, Graphite, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Paint, Ink, Paper, Vinyl, Ink, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Name badge, Circa 1990s
Plastic name badge with name 'Peter Johnston' and Tennis Australia logo. Gold finish. Materials: Plastic, Inktennis