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Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "On the Right Track", 1995
Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1996, featuring a photograph of SW6 937 a Restaurant Tram in Collins St. Photo supplied by the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co. Photo is an actual print attached to the printed sheet. Calendar titled "On the Right Track" Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet + With Compliments cover sheet preprinted calendar for 1996 with various details of holidays etc.trams, tramways, aeta, restaurant tram, collins st, sw6 class, tram 937 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Event Materials, Victorian Tramways Social Cricket Association, "Souvenir Menu", May. 1963
Souvenir Menu for the Victorian Tramway Social Cricket Association Delegates dinner at the Masonic Club, Flinders St, Melbourne 23-5-1963, printed on folded manila coloured card. Gives details of the President, Arthur Tyler, Secretary Glen Heritage and the Trophy Winner's for the year. On the inside is a cartoon of the various cricket terms illustrated in a mid 1960's manner - "Know your cricket terms". Two copies held.trams, tramways, cricket, sports, menu, social club -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 71st Annual Report 1966 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1967
Articles in annual report include: President's report, treasurer's report, Association for the blind balance sheet, life governors, Ballarat home report, Bendigo home report, Brighton home report, Blind citizens community centre, welfare report, auxiliaries, facts about blindness. Discussion includes the continuing deficit problem, establishment of a Volunteer Services Group, visit by Governor General Sir Rohan Delacombe to Bendigo (Mirridong) to launch the Lions Club appeal for funds, celebration of Granny Carson's 103rd birthday, the erection of a new wing at the Blind Citizens Community centre and hope that the second stage will be completed when additional funds are secured, the cessation of the North Fitzroy Good Companions Auxiliary and the success of the Children's Fair at Kooyong.1 volume of text and black and white photographsassociation for the blind, sir rohan delacombe, annual reports, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Advancement of the Blind Finance Committee minutes from 9/6/1948 to 10/9/1952, 1948-1952
At the front of the minutes is an index of names for some of the people referred to in the minutes of the Finance/Executive Commitees, with relevant page numbers. Held at the office of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, these minutes contain information on bank balances, correspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included an inward letter from the President of the Royal Sydney Industrial Blind Institute advising that they intended to present a cheque to Miss Keller and Miss Thompson upon their departure from Australia and suggestion that the Victorian Organisations may wish to do the same, (no action was taken on this - p.13), discussion on whether to extend the Brighton Infirmary or make the Windsor Hostel the infirmary instead (p.82), and the merger of the Finance Committee into the General Commitee (p.171).1 paper registerassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Light Rail Transit Association (LRTA), "Introducing Light Rail Transit", c1980
Provides information about the UK based Light Rail Transit Association, light rail (tramways), public transport and the future. Has images of light rail systems including Melbourne Z59 at the Bourke St terminus in 1977.Yields information about the UK based LRTA and its work in promoting Light Rail.Pamphlet - folded to DL size, two colour titled "Introducing Light Rail Transit"tramways, light rail, ltra, melbourne, z class, tram 59 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 4, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 5, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 6, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 7, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 8, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 9, 1953
5686.1 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 8 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 4, April 1953, stapled down along the left hand side. Has items on proposed tramway to Rockdale, map of the VR tramway to Brighton Beach, tramways and ferry connecting services in Sydney, Eastern Suburbs tramways, Sydney news, tram destination roll for Ashfield (1910), list of destination boards on Sydney steam trams. 5686.2 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 7 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 5, May 1953, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on Tempe to Rockdale (map), tramways and ferry connecting services in Sydney, Rushcutters Bay depot track layout, opening dates of Sydney tramway extensions, Sydney news, association news and signs used on Sydney trams. 5686.3 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 7 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 6, June 1953, stapled down along the left hand side. Has an editorial on Sydney transport, tramways and ferry connecting services in Sydney, Sydney news, introduction of electric trams into Sydney, Light St depot, Brisbane track layout, Sydney news, association news. 5686.4 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 9 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 7, July 1953, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on replacement with buses on the Ryde line, tramways and ferry connecting services in Sydney, Sydney news, Honeysuckle Depot 1887, Iron Cove or Drummoyne Bridge, Sydney news, Association and Museum news. 5286.5 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 6 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 8, August 1953, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on the commencement of electric trams in Sydney, Iron Cove or Drummoyne Bridge, Association and Museum news, map of Sydney electric lines in 1899 and opening dates of Sydney tramway extensions. 5286.6 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 6 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 2, No. 9, September 1953, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on an electric train tour, tramways and ferry connecting services in Sydney, Sydney news, Iron Cove or Drummoyne Bridge, Association news and Newcastle news. See Reg Item 5685 for other Vol 1 issues and Reg Item 105 for Vol 1, No. 6 and Vol. 3 No. 5All copies have pencil or typed inscription of "H. H. Matthews "along top edge.trams, tramways, tramway news, history, sydney, newcastle, map -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 3 Badges, a) Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen TB Association of Victoria badge. b) R.S.S.A.I.L Womens Auxiliary badge. c) RSL Womens Auxiliary Key Ring
RSL paraphernaliaMedium significancea) Small round red, blue and gold cap badge with gold crown on top with a light green background b) Round blue and silver brooch type badge with a crown on top c) Round key ringa) Front:- Gold Army, Airforce and Navy emblems. Rear on a blue background. Gold lettering TB Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen Association of Victoria. Gold crown with 99 on a light ground background. Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston. 3862 b) Front:- Australian Flag on a Silver background. Womens Auxiliary. R.S.S.A.I.L. Crown with 99 on a green background Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston c) Front:- Australian Flag on a Gold background. Gold lettering around the rim, "Women' s Auxiliary. RSL on a blue background with a red crown on top Rear:- blankassociation badges -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clippings, Watsonia Traders Association, Watsonia Neighbourhood House, 2002-2004
5 articles on the Watsonia Neighbourhood House from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Articles written by Rosie Bray. The neighbourhood house organises many activities from craft and art to yoga and other wellbeing subjects.5 Clippings from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on green or cream background, colour illus.watsonia neighbourhood house, lambourne road watsonia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, 1940-1990 50th Anniversary Reunion 6 September 1990
A concise account of the Dunera boys for their 50th anniversary reunion.Mainly black cover white stripes on which in red 1940-1990 50th Anniversary Reunion 6 September 1990 at the passenger terminal wharf 13 Pyrmont. The Dunera boys reunion a brief history.1940-1990 50th Anniversary Reunion 6 September 1990dunera boys, 50th anniversary reunion, internment camps, hay, tatura -
RMIT Design Archives
Posters, AASA Convention Sydney, 16-23 May
graphic design, architecture -
RMIT Design Archives
Books, New Skills for Designers
Book was produced for the seminar "New Skills for Designers", October 4 1968, in Melbourne, Australia. First published by William J. Mitchell as honours thesis for B.Arch (Hons) Melbourne University.ink, paper -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "AETA 50th Anniversary Convention", 1993
Set of three pamphlets issued by the AETA in 1993 regarding events. .1 - Printed pamphlet advertising up to a 40 day tour of Australia including the AETA's 50th Anniversary convention. Printed in blue on gloss paper with black and white photographs. .2 - Booking form and program for the "AETA 50th Anniversary Convention", to be held in Melbourne April 1993. Also gives details of Austrasia 93 and changes to the program. .3 - 16 page, photocopied, stapled in top left hand corner, detailed program and tours notes for the "AETA 50th Anniversary Convention".trams, tramways, aeta, tours, tour guide, melbourne -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Association for the Blind 89th annual report 1984, 1984
Articles in annual report include: President's report, Finance report with Balance sheet, Auditors' report, Centres and Services by Region, Service highlights, Low Vision Clinics, Education and Training, Radio for the Print Handicapped, Telecommunications, Blind Members, Honorary Service group. During the year the Victorian Blind Bowlers Association were invited to inaugurate the first bowling green at Government House (picture inside front cover), Woodburn Lodge (16 independent living units) were completed, 3RPH was officially opened by Hon.Michael Duffy, Lindsay McMillan won a Churchill Fellowship to study radio information services, and the Telelink service began with 21 groups and 135 participants meeting by June 1984, Telecare servicing over 50 people and Telecontact made with 300 blind or visually impaired people. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Association for the Blind Certificate of Honour
Initially donations were thanked by individuals or via typed notes. The next step was the use of pre-printed certificates of honour, which could then have the donor's name hand-written or typed in. These examples are interesting as they show the use of the initial draft of the guiding light symbol, of a black outline flame and semi-circle on a white background, and the continuance of the circle, but in white on a black background. Light blue flowery motifs vertically fill the top left hand side and horizontally the bottom right hand side of the page. Signed by the President (unknown/John Wicking) and Secretary (John Wilson) they were presented to staff of the Association for their contribution of $11,000 for the Guiding Light Appeal in 1968, the staff of the Blind Citizens Community Centre for their $5000 contribution in 1974, and the staff of Mirridong for their $1500 contribution in 1974. A4 sized certificates with blue decoration and black and white AFB half circle logassociation for the blind, fundraising, john wicking -
Vision Australia
Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 25/3/1991 to 7/2/1994, 1991-1994
These meetings were held at the Kooyong office and the minutes include Present, Chair, Apologies, Minutes, Matter arising from minutes, Correspondence, Life governors, Election of members, Nominations, Reports from Regional Blind Members groups. Some highlights include: 27/7/1992 Mr Ian Moore reported where possible a volunteer driver will be provided to transport members to and from day centres. Where a volunteer driver is not available a taxi will be arranged at the member's expense, with financial hardship cases assisted. 4/3/26/4/1993 a tactile map of AFB Centres has been produced with the assistance of Mr. Danby for members' information. 31/5/1993 it was reported a donation by Mr John Wicking of $50,000 was received to enable the History of the Association to be written by Mr John Wilson. 1 bookassociation for the blind -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "The Australian Tramway Employees' Association with the Electric Supply Coy. of Victoria Limited / Agreement", 1917
Sixteen page booklet, off white paper, saddle stapled, titled "The Australian Tramway Employees' Association with the Electric Supply Coy. of Victoria Limited / Agreement". Has 1917 in indelible pencil on top of cover, with numerous red and pencil notes inside on the various clauses of the agreement. Date of Agreement from 1/1/1917 to continue to the 31/12/1918. Applies to both Ballarat and Bendigo. Details hours of work, rates, Sunday runs, casual rates, holidays, free passes, uniforms, window shields (windscreens) on Bendigo trams, eyesight tests, dismissals, meals, Board of Reference. First schedule gives rates of pays for all types of tramway workers and Rosters for Bendigo Eaglehawk and Cemetery line, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona line and Ballarat Rosters for Summer and winter - gives Run Nos. Signed by William Home for P. J. Pringle for ESCo and Lionel Hill, President and T. Jewell General Secretary for the Union."Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 210" in ink on top of outside cover. Numerous notes in red ink or pencil against the various rules. trams, tramways, bendigo, ballarat, atea, unions, agreements, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "The Australian Tramway Employees' Association with the Electric Supply Coy. of Victoria Limited / Agreement", 1919
Twenty page booklet, off white paper, saddle stapled, with additional red paper cover titled "The Australian Tramway Employees' Association with the Electric Supply Coy. of Victoria Limited / Agreement". Dated on cover 1919. Agreement dated 4/9/1919 Applies to both Ballarat and Bendigo. Details hours of work, rates, Sunday runs, casual rates, holidays, free passes, uniforms, window shields (windscreens) on Bendigo trams, eyesight tests, dismissals, meals, Board of Reference. First schedule gives rates of pays for all types of tramway workers and Rosters for Bendigo Eaglehawk and Cemetery line, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona line and Ballarat Rosters for Summer and winter - gives Run Nos. Signed by P. J. Pringle for ESCo and John L Abfalter Vice President and T. Jewell General Secretary for the Union. Two copies held. On Copy two "1919" written in indelible ink on front cover."Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 211" in ink on top of outside cover. Numerous notes in red ink or pencil against the various rules. "1919" on copy two. copy 2 - has schedules varied 1/2/20 and revised amounts. trams, tramways, bendigo, ballarat, atea, unions, agreements, esco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Memorandum of Agreement ..... between MMTB and the Australian Tramway Employees Association", Apr. 2020
Set of two agreements dated 23/4/1920 between the MMTB and the Australian Tramway Employees Association .1 - two foolscap pages - pinned in top left hand corner - sets out that the MMTB has taken over from the Tramway Board, annual leave, wages, continuous service, pay rates, car repair sheds, variations, employees and signature block - Alex Cameron, H. Bell and W. O Strangward for the MMTB and John Abfalter and T. Jewell for the ATEA. .2 - three foolscap pages - pinned in top left hand corner - refers to the various Acts that formed the Board and Arbitration Act, the PMTT, Northcote council, MBCTT, carrying past agreements forward, minimum wages for cable trams workers, juniors, cost of living adjustments and application of the agreement. Signature block - Alex Cameron, Ernest Willis, and W. O Strangward for the MMTB and John Abfalter and T. Jewell for the ATEA.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, agreements, legal agreements, tramway board, workshops, cable trams -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Ernst & Young, Issues and challenges for golf clubs in Victoria, 2004
Ernst & Young produced this report on the issues and challenges in Victorian golf clubs for the Victorian Golf Association in 2004. The report aims to assist golf clubs to identify issues and plan for the future. Bruce Harding was a V.G.A. councillor from 1999-2010.Bruce Harding is a past HGC President and was involved with Victoria's junior teams, the Victorian Golf Association and was a rules official..140p., col. Illus., graphs, maps."Bruce Harding V.G.A." handwritten on cover.bruce harding, victorian golf association, golf clubs- victoria -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book - Bound copies, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "The Tramway Record", 1928
Bound set of the Australian Tramway Employees Association "The Tramway Record" Vol 33 No. 1 to No. 13 for 1928. Details the issues of the day, union matters, has many advertisements for both Sydney and Melbourne, personnel issues, and reports from the depots.Yields information about the activities of the AETA in 1928Book-bound journals - heavy green covers, with gold block title on spine."Railway & Tramway Record 1928"tramways, trams, unions, aeta, tramway record -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book - Bound copies, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "The Tramway Record", 1931
Bound set of the Australian Tramway Employees Association "The Tramway Record" Vol 36 No. 1 to No. 13 for 1931. Details the issues of the day, union matters, has many advertisements for both Sydney and Melbourne, personnel issues, and reports from the depots.Yields information about the activities of the AETA in 1931Book-bound journals - heavy green covers.tramways, trams, unions, aeta, tramway record -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 3, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 4, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 7, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 8, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 10, 1952
5685.1 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 4 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 3, April 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has items on Sydney trams, a Map of Ballarat tramways (See image i2), Newcastle News, and a discussion of the influx of transport experts into Sydney from England. 5685.2 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 7 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 4, May 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on use of tramway power for pumping stations, map of Bendigo (see image i4), news from Brisbane, Sydney news, association news, tramcar painting letters, Newcastle Destination roll 5685.3 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 7 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 7, August 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on Brisbane, Association news, map of the La Perouse - Botany - Mascot district, Ryde Cemetery, Sydney R 1890 runaway, North Sydney destination roll (1910) 5685.4 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 8 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 8, September 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on Association news, (left hand side very faded), map of the Enfield's lines, Brisbane Trolley Bus system 1952, Sydney news, and Eastern Suburbs roll. 5285.5 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 9 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 10, November 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on Brisbane, Wylde St trolley bus route in Sydney, Sydney news, association notes, Proposed lines in Sydney - Haberfield to Dobroyd, use of triple trams in Sydney, Broken Hill destination roll, Fort Macquarie depot track drawing and Newcastle news. See Reg Item 5685 for other Vol 1 issues and Reg Item 5686 for Vol. 2 issues.Vol 1, No. 4 has pencil inscription of "H. H. Matthews" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, tramway news, history, sydney, newcastle, broken hill, brisbane, ballarat, bendigo, map -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLETS - BCOF, BCOF Association of Australia, 1. "SHINBUN ROCKU BAN" 2. "SHIBUN', 1982 and 1988
Booklets are the "OFFICIAL JOURNAL/ B.C.O.F. ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA / since 1972/ Navy, Army, Air Force, Woman's & Auxiliary Forces." BOOKLETS - Items in the Collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo, awards.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. Cover - paper, black print on front and back on white paper. 2, Red print decorative frame/ border. Illustrated with the "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES", logo with crown. 1. 14 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. 2. 40 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and cartoons.1. Front cover - white adhesive label, handwritten black ink "2003 to 2007/ lots missing". 1. "Shinbun Rocku Ban" No. 6 February 1982. 2. "Shinbun" No. 32 December 1988.history, booklets, bcof -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO DISTRICT BOWLING ASSOCIATION, 1937
BENDIGO DISTRICT BOWLING ASSOCIATION. General rules and rules for competition. revised and amended 22nd September 1937 15 pages, small scale booklet.Bendigo District Bowling Associationclubs, bowling, bendigo bowling club, bendigo, bowling, clubs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards 2004, 2004
An article on the Jagajaga Community Australia Day Awards 2004 from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray. Awards made to Dorothy Grant, Reverend and Mrs Kenyon, Cliff and Iris Lowerson and Betty and Bill Woolnough.Annual awards given to locals for their volunteer work.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on cream and white background, colour illus.jagajaga community australia day awards -
City of Kingston
Book - Commemorative book, Municipal Association of Victoria, Addresses to HRH The Duke of Cornwall and York and His Excellency the Governor General, The Earl of Hopetoun, 1901
This book was published by the Municipal Association of Victoria to commemorate the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The addresses were made on the occasion of the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York's visit to Melbourne for the opening of Federal Parliament at the Royal Exhibition Buildings in Carlton Gardens on 9 May 1901.Red hard cover book with gold gilded text. federation, royalty, municipal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "Notice to Passengers", Jul. 1984
Letters - Notice - printed onto yellow paper titled "Notice to Passengers", with the ATMOEA apologising to the travelling public for a current dispute - dated July 1984. Concerned with the threat to terminate the employment of the union delegates for the Melbourne - Brighton Bus Company if a stop work meeting was held. Gives the reasons behind the dispute, involvement of the Bus Proprietors' Association. On the rear has a response by the Jim Harper State Secretary to The Age about an editorial dated 19/7/1984.trams, tramways, unions, public transport, disputes, buses, atmoea -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Calendar, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), 2004
Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 2004, featuring a photograph of Citadis 3001, Eurotram 018 (Porto) and Combino 3502 at Docklands on the triple track section, photo Ray Marsh 10/3/2003, fixed to preprinted sheet headed "Melbourne's Unique Low Floor Tram Display". Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled (was) to the sheet was a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 2004. See Reg item 1339 for details of the Porto Tram.trams, tramways, combino, citadis, eurotram, melbourne, docklands, aeta, tram 3001, tram 018, tram 3502 -
Vision Australia
Magazine - Text, The Sentinel, Autumn 1996 - an information update on the Association for the Blind Centenary Appeal
Articles relating to the Centenary Appeal held by the Association for the Blind. These include: Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett asking Victorians to support the appeal at the 100th birthday celebrations the AFB held at Melbourne Town Hall, a government grant of 1M to the appeal, current appeal total of 5M but still requiring 2.5M to fund new facilities to meet needs, the unveiling of the Tilly Aston Memorial Bell, support from the William Buckland Foundation and Ford Australia, interview with 100 year old client Ernie Stewart, launch of appeal to raise money for new facilities on the Mornington Peninsula was held at Cruden Farm, Bib Stillwell donated a car to help raise $100,000 to fund the movement of the Braille and Talking Book Library from South Yarra to Kooyong, Robert Clark Trust has donated to the redevelopment of Kelaston, and community volunteers raised $30K towards the rebuilding of Elanora.4 pages of printed materialnon-fictionassociation for the blind, fundraising, tilly aston, ernie stewart, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Newsletter, Paravics Newsletter Vol. 1 No. 20, January 1972 - Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Victoria, February 1972
The Paravics Sports Club, now known as Disability Sport and Recreation Victoria, was formed in 1962 to help a group of eight athletes with disability compete in national and international sporting competitions. Apart from its goal for advocating for greater sporting and recreation opportunities for disabled athletes, Paravics / Paraplegic and Quadriplegic Association of Victoria also sought to bring awareness and advocacy to the general needs of wheelchair bound persons. The newsletter, the first for 1972, includes numerous news items, including: - Cyril Thomas being congratulated by Paravics on his receiving an M.B.E. - A call for ideas for social events, as well as news of social events. - A walkathon - wheelathon fundraiser. - News on the upcoming Paralympics to be held in Heidelberg, Germany With the introduction of the metric system in Australia, Paravics attempted to use the adoption of the metric system for a fundraising campaign called "mark a metre", which included a poster attached to the newsletter.Three photocopied sheets (6 pages, double-sided), two of the sheets are off-white, and the last sheet is pale orange. Stapled together in the top right-hand corner. As well as three pages of news, this newsletter includes a poster for Paravics "Mark a Metre" fundraising campaign,paravics sports club, disabled sports, wheelchair sport, cyril thomas, mike jarrett, metric system, paraplegic and quadriplegic association of victoria