Collection of tributes for David Blyth, who was awarded an OAM in 2002, together with a brief overview of his life and achievements.Collection of testaments and tributes to David Blyth put together by Blind Citizens Australianon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, david blyth, royal victorian institute for the blind

Article profiling Ron Jones, who played at the Jerilderie Bowls Club as part of a three day visit and season break up by the Victorian Blind Bowlers Association. Taking up bowling six years ago, he soon competed at the Australian Blind Bowling championships and was awarded the trophy for the most improved. The Bowling Association does not have its own grounds, so throughout the summer its 41 members played on greens all over Melbourne. The article includes a picture of Ron Jones about to release the ball and Jean Sullivan after releasing a bowl.1 photocopied newspaper article with two imagesnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowling association, ron jones

Order of Service for the life of Janet Ramsay Wicking at St John's Church, Toorak.1 booklet of 8 cream coloured pagesnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, janet wicking

Order of Service and prayers offered in memory of Peter Baker, Victorian Blind Bowler's Association President and lifelong supporter of the Melbourne Football and Cricket clubs. Please note: missing second page of service through omission.8 pages with picture of Peter Baker on covernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, peter baker

Brochure advertising a ride to and from Ballarat on a vintage steam train to raise funds for Talking Book Library relocation from South Yarra to Kooyong, and the Kelaston Day Centre. The Tilly Aston Fund was part of the Centenary Appeal, and it was hinted that the lady herself may appear.Brochure advertising ride to Ballarat to raise funds for Talking Book Librarynon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, fundraising

Newsletter advising that VAF CEO John Cook has announced that he will retire on December 1, 2000.1 page with coloured photograph and headingsnon-fictionneil maxwell, vision australia foundation, john cook

"Reminisce as we get together to say goodbye to Paterson Hall and Day Centre. Listen to some of those who were there and share in the memories of times gone by. Look to the future." To commemorate Paterson Hall and all those who entertained, celebrated and enjoyed this special meeting place before it was demolished, a party was held on Friday 25th September 1998, as advertised by this flyer.1 yellow page with black writing and bordernon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, paterson hall, elizabeth maxwell

Members of the Victorian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Association won 13 medals at the recent championships held in Queensland. Initially beginning as a small self-help group at the Association for the Blind, the group of Ken Gunning, Gloria Pascoe, Bill Muller, Rose Del-ZMonaco, Sally Leighton, Bill Lovett, Athol Blain, Alma Box, Pat Gaze and Frank Bartoli came way with five gold, four silver and four bronze medals. Pictured is Sally Leighton on the green.1 white page with black writing and colour photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, sally leighton

Athol Blain proudly holds his bronze medal won at the recent Blind Indoor Bias Bowls National Titles held in Brisbane. Finishing 3rd in the B2 Mens Singles division, despite the bowling mats in Queensland being six feet shorter than those used in Victoria.Photocopied page with black writing and black and white photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, athol blain

Program showing songs and performers of the 1980 Carols by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, brian naylor, jim watsford, colin woods, david johnston, janet perkins, blair edgar, jill perryman, neil warren smith, keren minshull, jennifer murphy, normie rowe, james pegler, steven tandy, harold badger

Performers at the 1980 Carols by Candlelight performance.Col. photographs of the 1980 Carols by Candlelight performance81004-N, 81002-F, 81008-K, 81002-J, 81004-J, 81008-B, 81003-Jcarols by candlelight, jill perryman, jennifer murphy, keren minshull, steven tandy, james pegler, normie rowe, neil warren smith

'The Years Between' is an oral history of RVIB 1866 - 1991. It was put together by Allan Nuske and Jamie Kelly and consists of narration and excerpts of oral histories from past staff/students. Through historical data and personal recollections, former students tell the story of how the institution developed under the changing approaches of teachers and other staff, the need to keep fundraising, being shipped to Olinda during the war, 153 MP3 audio recordings comprising a file for each section of the bookMany thanks to Alan Nuske, Betty Vinters, Jon Lock, Ross Johnstone, Simon von Saldern, Leo Hartman, Elaine Leahy, Mary Adams, Ben Quin, Kasia Graphics, Art Attack, June Treadwell, Jamie Kelly, Neville Kerr, Dorothy Hamilton, family and friends of Alan Nuske, Pam McAleese and Julie Brain.royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, jamie kelly, alice mcclelland, john murphy, harry worland, dorothy hamilton, hugh jeffrey, violet arnett, ian cooper, harry finlayson, elaine leahy, joan neich, reuban ryan, neville kerr, e.e. (ted) petersen, neil westh, norman rees, charlie bradley, ethel sutcliffe, esme dunnell, margaret fialides, carol baxter, ben quin, graeme mcgowan, margaret bull, jim smith, dick sutcliffe, ray smart, george findlay, edward (ted) hanlon, david blyth, martin stewart, len stevens, oral history

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

Run sheet of times and events that occurred during the ceremony to present service recognition pins at Government House. 1 page of printed materialnon-fictionassociation for the blind, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell, awards

Brief history of the Guiding Light Square Dancing club, which began in April 1974 by Colin and Margaret Fox. Practice sessions were originally held in the Fox house but were soon moved to Kooyong and continued for 21 years. Social activities, such as pie nights, picnics and outings together, were held in between demonstrations, practice sessions and trips to other square dance clubs. A4 page typewritten on both sidesnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, guiding light square dance club

Newspaper article about Maurice Gleeson and Marj Goodall, who undertook an overseas trip together after becoming acquainted through the Association of the Blind. 1 photocopied newspaper article from Herald Sun, 1 May 1995non-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, maurice gleeson, marj goodall, caroline van de pol

The 1991 Victorian Blind Bowlers Final was won by the Illawarra Tigers team of Archie McLean, Keith Spenlove, Hec Stephenson and Bob McLeod. The team will go on to represent Victoria in the biennial VA-SA Challenge for the Catchpole Shield.1 cut out article from an AFB publicationnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, illawarra tigers, recreation

Invitation for Mr and Mrs N Maxwell to attend the official opening of the New Baringa Centre by Governor of Victoria Dr Davis McCaughey on Wednesday 7th August 1991.1 invitation card which folds out to contain detailsnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, baringa (shepparton), dr davis mccaughey

Blind bowler Gloria Pascoe could be the first totally blind bowler playing Pennant competition. She competes at the Tooronga Bowling Club's B1 Pennant team and has represented Australia in the 1980 Paralympics as well as international tournaments.1 page taken from AFB publication with image of blind bowlernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, gloria pascoe, recreation

To promote blind bowling, the annual tournament between Victoria and South Australia, will be held in Ballarat's Webbcona Bowling Club. Victorian representatives from Ballarat, Geelong, Bendigo, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne will be competing to win the Catchpole Trophy.1 photocopied article taken from unknown sourcenon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, ivan molloy, leigh murray

Profile of Russell Danby, who created a Tuscan mural at Vision Australia, with grapevines and villas.1 photocopied article taken from unknown sourcenon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, russell danby

Overview of the work done by the Association for the Blind and contact details for all those involved in managing the appeal. The 'Sight, Kooyong' appeal aimed to raise $750,000 to provide additional facilities at Kooyong, Oak Park, Geelong, Ballarat, Mildura and Shepparton, expand the George Vowell Day Centre and establish residential facilities at Mt Eliza, expand welfare and rehabilitation services across Victoria, increase work done in the Low Vision Clinic and expand awareness in the prevention of blindness.1 booklet with braille and print on front covernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, fundraising

Order of Service for the life of John Oswald Wicking at St John's Church, Toorak.1 booklet of 8 cream coloured pagesnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, john wicking

Invitation to attend an afternoon tea to celebrate 25 years of service by Peter Rickards1 x cream A4 sized page with black writingnon-fictionYou are cordially invited to celebrate Peter Rickards 25 Years of Service with Vision Australia Foundation And join us for afternoon tea on 26th August 2002 at 3pm at "The Plaza" 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong RSVP to Michele Barry Service Manager Vision Australia Foundation Kooyong Ph: 98649206 By 22nd August 2002elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, peter rickards

Obituary of Marjory (Marg) Lane who passed away on March 27, 2001. The tribute, penned by her nephew Peter Baker and friend Marjory West, chronicle her early family life, experience as a student teacher, and lifetime involvement with the Guiding Association, volunteer service with 3RPH and helping establish Audio Description service for theatre goers. 1 photocopied article on cut down A4 sized pagenon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, marjory lane

Concert program and brief history of the Association for the Blind on its 95th birthday.1 x A4 sized page folded in halfnon-fictionAssociation for the Blind Ltd 95th Birthday Celebration Concert Camberwell Civic Centre Sunday 25th November 1990 at 2.30pm Souvenir Programelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Short piece on Michael Lynch, CEO of Vision Australia Foundation.Cut out newspaper article taken from Stonnington Leader May 28, 2001non-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation, michael lynch

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

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