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Administrative record - Text, 80th Annual report 1975 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1981
... 80th Annual report 1975 Association for the Blind of...association for the blind... Administrative record 80th Annual report 1975 Association for the Blind ...Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, auditor's report, balance sheet, nursing homes, social work, rehabilitation, low vision clinic, honorary services, auxiliary income, blind members, sport and recreation, life governors. There are reports on the purchase of a property in Shepparton, results from the Guiding Light Appeal and congratulations to Kitty Rose for her New Year's Honours award.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records, john wicking, arthur wilkins, hubert opperman -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 81st Annual report 1976 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1981
... 81st Annual report 1976 Association for the Blind of...association for the blind... Administrative record 81st Annual report 1976 Association for the Blind ...Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, auditor's report, balance sheet, nursing homes, social work, rehabilitation, low vision clinic, honorary services, auxiliary income, blind members, sport and recreation, life governors. There are reports on the loss of George Vowell before approval of the nursing home named in his honour, death of Elsie Henderson, conversion of garage into Low Vision Clinic at Kooyong and opening of Illawarra in Geelong.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records, john wicking, henry winnecke, patricia heath, nellie shaw, gordon baxter, kevin heinze, hubert opperman, bruce small, bob pearson, arthur wilkins -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 67th Annual report 1962 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1981
... 67th Annual report 1962 Association for the Blind of...Association for the Blind... Administrative record 67th Annual report 1962 Association for the Blind ...Articles in annual report include: a short history of the AFB, President's Report, report on Ballarat, Bendigo and Brighton Homes, financial information, the work of the Welfare Service division, opening of two flatlets for aged blind at Ballarat, resignation of Celeste Baird as choirmaster after 17 years and A Williams stepping into the role, need for a better clubhouse which has been little changed since it was built over 30 years ago, students from Ballarat Teachers college read to home residents, publication of 'Courage' magazine to keep everyone up to date on Association events, and a profile on Russian migrant Alex Momot and how the AFB assisted him settle into Australia.1 printed volume with black and white illustrationsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), elanora home (brighton), mirridong home (bendigo), alex momot, rosalie tyers, e irvine, l adamson, mrs r clarke, matron e mcleod, a sharry, matron rosewall, mrs s mcenroe, celeste baird, e goulding, mrs a bulluss, mrs a n roach, mrs m macdowell, mrs t carson, mrs j stanley smith, pam barker, mrs l thomas, mrs a mansfield, mrs l rogerson, elsie henderson, mrs murphy, mrs w christian, h h mackenzie, sister b agar, annual reports -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Association for the Blind Blind Members Council 1994-1995, 1995
... Association for the Blind Blind Members Council 1994-1995...Association for the Blind...Image Photograph Association for the Blind Blind Members ...Group photos of the AFB Blind Members Council of 1994-95. Seated from right: Kenneth Gunning, Eve Lustig (Chairman), Val Cook, Norma Crook. Back: Marilyn Knight, Malcolm Daubney, Don Draffin, Shirley Admans (Manager), Elizabeth Judd, John Cook. Absent: Clive Lissenden.8 x Col. transparencies of AFB Board membersassociation for the blind, norma crook, don draffin, malcolm daubney, eve lustig, elizabeth judd, john cook, kenneth gunning, val cook, marilyn knight, shirley admans -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 73rd Annual Report 1968 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1969
... 73rd Annual Report 1968 Association for the Blind of...Association for the Blind... Association for the Blind of Victoria. 16 pages of text ...Articles in annual report include: branch committees, President's report, finance report, balance sheet, hospital homes, community centre, welfare, volunteer service group, auxiliaries, life governors, guiding light appeal, Isadore Smith's bravery, Prime Minister Hon. J.G. Gorton opening the Ballarat section of the Guiding Light Appeal, Victorian Governor General Sir Rohan Delacombe the Bendigo section and Victorian Premier Sir Henry Bolte the Metropolitan section, Hubert Opperman being knighted in the Queen's Birthday honours, waiting list time for admission is 18 months - two years and are almost exclusively nursing cases as the peak for active aged recedes, erection of the two storey wing at Brighton thanks to grant from estate of the late Herbert Engelbert, the demolishing of the 100 year house at Brighton required for the extension, Mrs Laura Clarke - a resident of Mirridong - celebrated turning 102, and the need for additional room and accommodation for a resident caretaker has necessitated the purchase of a block of flats facing Glenferrie Road, with the assistance of the William Buckland Trust.16 pages of text and photographsassociation for the blind, isadore smith, e.a. soderstrom, miss tobias, annual reports -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 74th Annual Report 1969 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1970
... 74th Annual Report 1969 Association for the Blind of...Association for the Blind... in Geelong and Latrobe Valley. Association for the Blind Dorothy ...Articles in annual report include: branch committees, President's report, finance report, balance sheet, hospital homes, blind citizens' community centre, welfare, auxiliaries, volunteer service group, life governors, opening of the new hospital wing at Brighton by Premier Sir Henry Bolte, Mrs Laura Clarke celebrating her 103rd birthday, closure of the Hostel at Brighton due to lack of applicants able to care for themselves, continued demand for hospital care, expansion of 20 hospital beds planned for Mirridong and increase of Welfare staff with two appointed in Geelong and Latrobe Valley.16 pages of text and photographsassociation for the blind, dorothy hamilton, h.m. lightfoot, elanora home (brighton), laura clarke, w.h. coakley, k.f. hosken, mrs j.e. howard, mrs h.s. nunn, mrs j. harrington, mrs h. lindhe, mrs i jennings, john wilson, mrs c.v. moore, mrs h.a. shannon, s.o. rogers, r.a. pearson, annual reports, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 76th Annual Report 1971 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1972
... 76th Annual Report 1971 Association for the Blind of...Association for the Blind..., a resident of Elanora, turned 100. Association for the Blind John ...Articles in annual report include: branch committees, President's report, finance report, balance sheet, auxiliaries, volunteer service groups, in answer to your questions, senior staff, life governors, building of Katharine Rose wing at Bendigo, donation by G.W. Vowell of a 20 acre farm at Mt Eliza, new auxiliaries formed at Brighton, Kooyong, Bendigo and Mt Eliza with Guiding Light Group comprised of solely men, thanks to Flora Douglas for use of her home at Frankston and Audrey Moffat accepting responsibility for volunteer recruitment, and John Watson, a resident of Elanora, turned 100. 1 volume of text, photographs and illustrationsassociation for the blind, john watson, sir rohan delacombe, h.m. lightfoot, mirridong home (bendigo), kelaston home (ballarat), elanora home (brighton), annual reports -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Association for the Blind Certificate of Honour
... Association for the Blind Certificate of Honour...Association for the Blind...). Association for the Blind John Wicking John Wilson Katharine (Kitty ...The Guiding Light symbol appears on the next issue of certificates from the Association, using the sphere and triangle shapes that would also become part of name badges and other items around the organisation. These certificates reflect the financial support of the Reach Out Appeal by the Mirridong Social Club in 1981 (signed by Kitty Rose and John Wilson), Elanora, Head Office and George Vowell Centre staff in recognition of their services to residents and blind members in 1982 (signed by John Wicking and John Wilson).A4 sized certificates with guiding light logoassociation for the blind, john wicking, john wilson, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 5/11/1982 to 24/2/1986, 1982-1986
... The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council...Association for the Blind... the Duke of Edinburg on Thursday March 6. Association for the Blind ...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, White Cane Day October 15th promoted. Some highlights include: 3/12/1982 the film, 'A world that is dark', which was made by AFB for television release is now available on video. 31/8/1984 the Blind members' brochure includes sections titled 'Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' which outlines the history, present position and the aims for the future of the AFB, 'Information about Blind Members' and Blind Members' Council', List of AFB homes and centres' and 'An invitation from Bryan Sitlington to be a Blind Member accompanied by an application form. It will be available to all visually impaired people, their family and friends, AFB staff and suitable for distribution at doctor's surgeries. 14/12/1984 it was reported 29 new Blind members were elected at the September meeting and the 1,000th member was among them. 8/6/1984 Mr John Blanch reported that the General Committee had approved, although rather reluctantly, Mr John Wilson's resignation and had appoint Mr John Cook as his successor. 13/9/1985 Mr John Blanch reported that following Mr Pat Lightfoot's resignation he had contacted Mr John Wicking to offer him the position of sighted representative on Blind Members' Council. John Wicking had been approached for role on the BMC however he was unable to attend Fridays. It was moved to move the meetings to the last Monday of the Month, after approaching John Wicking again. Council members agreed that if John Wicking took the position it would be good as would have been held by Pat Lightfoot and John Wicking, both past Presidents of AFB. Mrs Margaret Canavan and Mr Alan Cooper had been selected to attend a garden party at Government House with Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburg on Thursday March 6. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council annual reports and annual general meeting minutes 21/8/1981 to 19/9/1997, 1981-1997
... The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council...Association for the Blind... of services. Association for the Blind Blind Members Council Minute ...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 are: 30/6/1990 under the capable leadership of Mrs Elsie Germon the schools programme has been re-convened. Regular visits are being made to primary schools. Speakers are accompanied by sighted guides. 9/8/1991 Executive Director, Mr John Cook reported merger of the Braille & Talking Book Library with AFB. First radio appeal for 3RPH raising over $30,000, opening of the new Baringa Day Centre at Shepparton. 30/6/1996 the annual report highlighted the Centenary of AFB it was noted that self-help has always been the major emphasis underpinning the work of the Blind Member's Council. The Tilly Aston Fund raised over $1/2 million for the new National Information Centre. The peer support work and monitoring of services, ensures that we give back something to AFB, for the support we receive. BMC representatives made 70 visits across the State. The Council registered the Tilly Aston Rhododendron as a lasting way of acknowledging the work of our founder. 19/9/1997 The Chairman welcomed those present to the second combined meeting of the AFB and the Tilly Aston Customer Council. The Council welcomed the change in Articles and Memorandum of the Association and the formation of the Tilly Aston Customer Council which allowed all customer of the Association automatic membership and input to the monitoring of services. Minute book of Blind Members Council annual reports and general meetingsassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 24/2/1986 to 25/9/91, 1986-1991
... The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council...Association for the Blind... Council The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council ...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: 27/10/1986 it was reported that tactile maps of the Melbourne Metropolitan Railway network are now available. 6/2/1987 as special meeting had been called to discuss in detail what action should be taken regarding the proposed $2 coin. John Cook advised that BMC had been invited to send a representative to Canberra to meet with other Blind consumers and representatives from the Mint and Treasury. The BMC agreed the coins needed further testing. 29/2/1988 The Treasury received further letters regarding the $2.00 coin. It was agreed this matter could not be pursued any further. 26/11/1990 it was reported that the commissioned by BMC of the Association's founder Miss Tilly Aston, was officially unveiled by Mrs Jean Ross and Mrs Diana Jones at the 95th Birthday Celebration Concert. The portrait was then hung in the foyer of the Vision Resource Centre. Suitably framed photographs of the founder's portrait to be circulated to all branches. The visits to primary schools by BMC members continued as part of the School's program as did the BMC radio program on 3RPH. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 20/6/1975 to 17/7/1981, 1975-1981
... The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council...Association for the Blind... with the computer board. Association for the Blind Blind Members Council ...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 nominees, Nominations, Reports from Finance, Welfare, Brighton, Ballarat, Kooyong, Regional Centres, Nursing homes, Blind Members' auxiliary, Social activities, General business, Guest speakers. The AFB Blind Members' Council Annual Reports are also included beginning with June 30th 1977. Some highlights include: 25/5/1976 it was reported that the newly formed Tandem Bicycle Club would be holding their meetings at Kooyong the first Sunday of each month. 30/6/1978 it was reported that in April the Kooyong complex of buildings was named H.M. Lightfoot Centre after the immediate past President of AFB. The Council has been successful in having included in the learner driver book of road rules a question on the significance of the white cane. 30/7/1979 The Chairman, Mr Sitlington, represented Blind Members at the opening of the Ballarat Day Centre, Kelaston, in April. 30/6/1980 it was reported that the BMC welcomed 119 new members during the past twelve months. The Chairman, Mr Sitlington, represented Blind Members at the opening of the new George Vowell Nursing Home and Day Centre. 20/2/1981 a letter from the Chairman of VicRail, Mr Reiher, giving assurance that audio announcements will still be made in conjunction with the computer board. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 10/8/1976 to 1/10/1982, 1976-1981
... The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council...Association for the Blind... Council The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council ...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 were: 1/8/1979 Mr Maxwell reported from an article in Sound Magazine which stated that if the present circulation of 2,600 copies of the Large Print Age was not increased it may have to be discontinued. 5/3/1980 a letter of thanks was sent to Sister Toni Cocks for her effort in arranging for Telecom to produce the raised large print telephone dials at no charge to the visually impaired. 2/3/1982 The Secretary reported that the ANZ Bank cheque templates will be launched Australia wide on March 16 and will be on display at the Kooyong Family Fair. 2/7/1982 The Secretary reported that the National Bank has produced a cheque template and that Westpac is proposing to do the same 4/51982 includes a draft copy of AFB philosophies. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Association for the Blind Certificate of Honour
... Association for the Blind Certificate of Honour...Association for the Blind... in 1974. Association for the Blind Fundraising John Wicking A4 ...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
Ceremonial object - Image, Proclamation between AFB and Lighthouse Inc, 1992
... Association for the Blind... the Association for the Blind and the Lighthouse Inc. These agreements... Association for the Blind and Lighthouse Inc...Proclamation Whereas the Association for the Blind... the Association for the Blind and the Lighthouse Inc. These agreements ...Copies of the Proclamation of understanding between the Association for the Blind and the Lighthouse Inc. These agreements were a symbol of the exchanges of each organisation, and the growing trend of agencies to link more to compatriots overseas as telecommunications improved.1 digital image of memorandum of understanding between Association for the Blind and Lighthouse IncProclamation Whereas the Association for the Blind, Melbourne, Australia and Lighthouse Inc, New York, New York are organizations that: - promote the welfare of people who are blind or visually impaired; - provide services to people who are blind or visually impaired; - strive to enable people to overcome problems associated with blindness and vision impairment, whether physical, psychological, educational, social or economic; - provide appropriate rehabilitation services to enable people to use their capabilities and to develop their skills so that they can participate as fully as possible in the community; - promote the interests of people who are blind or visually impaired and provide information and education to the general community and other professionals; and - provide at all times services to a high professional standard, with an appreciation of each individual's capabilities and goals. Therefore let is be known publicly that the Association for the Blind and Lighthouse Inc. formally establish an organizational affiliation to strive towards these common objectives for people who are blind or visually impaired. In Witness Thereof the Association for the Blind and Lighthouse Inc. cause their representatives to set their hands hereto on the 16th day of July 1992. (John Cook) For the Association for the Blind, Melbourne Australia (Barbara Sil??) For The Lighthouse Inc., New York, New York, USAassociation for the blind, lighthouse inc -
Vision Australia
Ceremonial object - Image, Proclamation, 1985
... Seimei Association for the Welfare of Aged Blind Inc.... the Association for the Blind and the Seimei Association for the Welfare... Association for the Blind, Melbourne, Australia & The Seimei...Proclamation Whereas the Association for the Blind... the Association for the Blind and the Seimei Association for the Welfare ...Copies of the Proclamation of understanding between the Association for the Blind and the Seimei Association for the Welfare of Aged Blind, Inc., in both English and Japanese. These agreements were a symbol of the exchanges of each organisation, and the growing trend of agencies to link more to compatriots overseas as telecommunications improved.2 digital images of memorandum of understanding between Association for the Blind, Melbourne, Australia & The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind IncProclamation Whereas the Association for the Blind, Melbourne, Australia & The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind Inc, Oume City, Japan, are organisations which: - promote the welfare of people who are blind or visually impaired especially the elderly; - provide welfare programs, accomodation, medical and nursing assistance, and support to people who are blind or visually impaired; - strive to overcome problems associated with blindness, whether physical, psychological, educational, social or economic; - provide appropriate rehabilitation services to enable people to use their capabilities and to develop their skills so that they can participate as fully as possible in the community; - promote the interests of people who are blind or visually impaired and provide information to the general community; and - provide at all times services to a high professional standard with a spirit of care and understanding. Therefore let is be known publicly that the Association for the Blind and The Seimei Association for the Welfare of Aged Blind, Inc. formally establish a sister organisation relationship for the attainment of these common aspirations for people who are blind or visually impaired, especially the elderly. In Witness Thereof the Association for the Blind & The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind, Inc. cause their representatives to set their hands hereto on the 8th June, 1985. (Diana Jones) For the Association for the Blind, Melbourne Australia (signature) For The Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind, Inc., Oume City, Tokyo, Japanseimei association for the welfare of aged blind inc., association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wall, 1982
... Association for the Blind... for the Association for the Blind between 1970-1989. This photograph...Col. photograph of John Wall, treasurer at the Association..., treasurer at the Association for the Blind John Wall, treasurer 1970 ...Portrait of John Wall, who was treasurer for the Association for the Blind between 1970-1989. This photograph was taken for an annual report based upon the ruled lines on the back of the photograph.Col. photograph of John Wall, treasurer at the Association for the BlindJohn Wall, treasurer 1970/1989association for the blind, john wall -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Tilly Aston badge and tie pin, 1980-1999
... association for the blind... of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, was created. It has...Tilly Aston Association for the Blind... and metal pin Tilly Aston Association for the Blind A tie clasp ...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 -
Expression Australia
Annual Report, Vision '92 Association for the Blind Annual Report 1991/92
... Vision '92 Association for the Blind Annual Report 1991/92...The Association for The Blind is a Victorian voluntary... The Association for The Blind is a Victorian voluntary agency which offers ...The Association for The Blind is a Victorian voluntary agency which offers specialised services to members of the community with visual impairment. The Association is also committed to community development education, in order to provide more opportunities in the community for people with visual impairment.Significant as a record of the year's activity of the Association for The Blind 199229.5cmHx21cmW, 28 pages -
Vision Australia
Award - Object, VALA award, 1986
... Association for the Blind... of the image. On one of the awards is inscribed '1976 Association...1986 Association for the Blind (engraved at the top of b/c... bronze coloured relief 1986 Association for the Blind (engraved ...A brown wooden award depicting two hands holding a square, whilst another hand holds a small piece of the square. The words 'VALA Award' are located in the right-hand base corner of the image. On one of the awards is inscribed '1976 Association For The Blind' on the upper side of the relief image. This award was presented by the Victorian Automation in Libraries Association for the Vision Hotline that was developed by the Association, which allowed people with visual impairments to obtain information and advice.2 wooden shields with engraved bronze coloured relief1986 Association for the Blind (engraved at the top of b/c 1010698)association for the blind, awards -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor of the Association of Blind, 1969
... Life Governor of the Association of Blind ...Association for the Blind... running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were...Association for the Blind Life Governor This is certify... running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were ...To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were awarded bestowing Life Governorships on individuals who had made significant contributions such as Mae Palmer of East Hawthorn became a Life Governor on 24th March 1969 for her contributions. This certificate is signed by President H. M. Lightfoot and Secretary J. W. Wilson.1 cream coloured sheet with decorative border on top right hand side and lower right hand corner, and the black and white symbol of the Association in the lower right hand corner consisting of a half circle with a flame and another half circle in blackAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is certify that ... was elected a Life Governor on the ... day of ... 19..association for the blind, mae palmer -
Vision Australia
Sculpture - Object, Tilly Aston relief, 1997
... association for the blind... for the Advancement of the Blind, which became the Association for the Blind...Matilda (Tilly) Aston 1873-1947 Founder of the Association... for the Advancement of the Blind, which became the Association for the Blind ...Tilly Aston was the founder of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, which became the Association for the Blind, Vision Foundation and later Vision Australia. Her work in expanding the options available to blind and vision impaired Victorians triggered the push for similar conditions inter-state, and she was a pioneer force in challenging perceptions of both the sighted and less-sighted communities. This bust of Tilly Aston was donated by Malcolm and Beverley Daubney and unveiled at the 1997 Annual General Meeting for the Association for the Blind (now Vision Australia) on the 19th September 1997.Bronze relief of Tilly AstonMatilda (Tilly) Aston 1873-1947 Founder of the Association for the Blind Generously donated by Malcolm & Beverley Daubney September 1997tilly aston, association for the blind, malcolm daubney -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 3MP award
... association for the blind...The Association for the Blind was honoured with many awards... to Association for the Blind For Outstanding Community Service 8 June 84... to Association for the Blind For Outstanding Community Service 8 June 84 ...The Association for the Blind was honoured with many awards for its achievements. This one from radio station 3MP, was gained because of the services the organisation provided to the community.Wooden shield with two metal nameplates attached1377 3MP Melbourne's Bay City Radio Presented to Association for the Blind For Outstanding Community Service 8 June 84association for the blind, 3mp radio station, nameplates -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 3MP award
... association for the blind...The Association for the Blind was honoured with many awards... to Association for the Blind For Outstanding Community Service 8 June 84... to Association for the Blind For Outstanding Community Service 8 June 84 ...The Association for the Blind was honoured with many awards for its achievements. This one from radio station 3MP, was gained because of the services the organisation provided to the community.Wooden shield with two metal nameplates attached1377 3MP Melbourne's Bay City Radio Presented to Association for the Blind For Outstanding Community Service 8 June 84association for the blind, 3mp radio station, nameplates -
Vision Australia
Award - Text, Life Governor of the Association of Blind, 1963
... Life Governor of the Association of Blind ...Association for the Blind... running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were...Association for the Blind Life Governor This is certify... running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were ...To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were awarded bestowing Life Governorships on individuals who had made significant contributions such as Katharine Margaret Rose became a Life Governor on 27th August 1963 for her invaluable contributions in supporting blind people around Bendigo since 1939. The certificate is signed by President H. M. Lightfoot and Secretary J. W. Wilson.1 cream coloured sheet with decorative border on top right hand side and lower right hand corner, and the black and white symbol of the Association in the lower right hand corner consisting of a half circle with a flame and another half circle in blackAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is certify that ... was elected a Life Governor on the ... day of ... 19..association for the blind, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor of the Association of Blind, 1967
... Life Governor of the Association of Blind ...Association for the Blind... running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were...Association for the Blind Life Governor This is certify... running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were ...To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association for the Blind, certificates were awarded bestowing Life Governorships on individuals who had made significant contributions such as George Ronald Rose became a Life Governor on 22nd August 1967 for his invaluable contributions to the Bendigo Mirridong home, particularly securing the support of the Lions Club in the building of the home in 1957. This certificate is signed by President H. M. Lightfoot and Secretary J. W. Wilson.1 cream coloured sheet with decorative border on top right hand side and lower right hand corner, and the black and white symbol of the Association in the lower right hand corner consisting of a half circle with a flame and another half circle in blackAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is certify that ... was elected a Life Governor on the ... day of ... 19..association for the blind, george rose -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, 3RPH 1629 radio badge, 1980-1990s
... association for the blind... of this symbol are the words 'Association for the Blind', '3RPH 1629...Association for the Blind 3RPH 1629 Radio for the Print... 'Association for the Blind', '3RPH 1629' and then 'Radio for the Print ...With numbers increasing, the 3RPH began printing their own paper badges rather than relying on metal ones. The blank template could then be modified with a name, if desired. In this example, a laminted card is attached to a metal and plastic clip. The front of the badge has a person facing upwards to a microphone whilst sound waves radiate around them. To the right of this symbol are the words 'Association for the Blind', '3RPH 1629' and then 'Radio for the Print Handicapped' above the name of the badge holder. The wearer's name is then embossed in Braille at the base of the badge on a blue background. This badge was donated by Marjorie West.Large badge with white background and black writing and braille at the baseAssociation for the Blind 3RPH 1629 Radio for the Print Handicapped Marjorie West badges, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Blind annual report, 1908-1991
... Association for the Blind annual report...Since the founding of the Association for the Advancement... Association for the Blind annual report 1 volume of various pagings ...Since the founding of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind in 1895, an annual report has been produced detailing the work undertaken by the association during the year.1 volume of various pagings, illustrations. -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Dorina Nowill and John Wilson
... Association for the Blind... in the Brighton offices of the Association for the Blind...., in discussion during meetings at the Association for the Blind, Brighton.... meetings at the Association for the Blind, Brighton. Dorina Nowill ...Dorina Nowill, the President of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind (later known as the World Blind Union) and Vice-President John Wilson discuss items at a meeting in the Brighton offices of the Association for the Blind.B/W photograph of Dorina Nowill and John Wilson in a meeting.Mrs Dorina Nowill, President of the World Council for the Welfare of the Blind, and Mr John Wilson, Vice President, in discussion during meetings at the Association for the Blind, Brighton.dorina nowill, john wilson, world blind union, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Painting - Artwork, Portrait of Pat Lightfoot, 1987
... association for the blind... was the President of the Association for the Blind in 1952-1954 and 1964... Association for the Blind...-72 Association for the Blind Framed portrait of Howard (Pat ...Framed portrait of Howard (Pat) M. Lightfoot, who was the President of the Association for the Blind in 1952-1954 and 1964-1972 respectively. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the AFB Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Lightfoot is seated, with his hands clasped, and wears a gray jacket, grey collared shirt, green woolen vest and red tie. There is a name plate attached at the base of the painting with his name and dates of appointment. Signed by the artist in the lower, right-hand corner.1 art original in gold frameMr Howard (Pat) M. Lightfoot OBE President 1952-54, 1964-72 Association for the Blindassociation for the blind, howard m. lightfoot