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The Portland RVIB Auxiliary was formed on July 14, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. A survey from RVIB head office in 1999 reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- bank statements -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Beechworth RVIB Auxiliary was formed on March 21, 1936. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2009 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards-- newspaper clipping -- banking documents--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Numurkah RVIB Auxiliary was formed on November 9, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards-- newspaper clipping -- banking documents--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Elmore RVIB Auxiliary was formed on December 17, 1931. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008. Letters --various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Merbein RVIB Auxiliary was formed on September 23, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2004. There is also reference to a poem by Tilly Aston sent to Mr Jenner's President from 1993-2004 mother and a copy apparently sent to the RVIB history archives at the time. Letters -- index cards-- banking statements--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Ashburton RVIB Auxiliary was formed on May 29, 1941. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1988. Letters -- bank book--various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

This small collection for the Park Street Ladies RVIB Auxiliary contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2004. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- bank statements -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Seymour RVIB Auxiliary was formed December, 1929. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1982 -1987. Letters -- index cards -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

This small collection from the Hampton Park RVIB Auxiliary contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1982 -1987. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Traralgon RVIB Auxiliary was formed on April 23, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2008. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- photo -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The St Arnaud RVIB Auxiliary was formed on October 29, 1929. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2004 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Alberta RVIB Auxiliary was formed in 1941. This small collection of correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1981 -1988 and also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Letters -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

This small collection from The Mitcham RVIB Auxiliary contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 -1987. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Wodonga RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 23, 1932. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2005. A survey from RVIB head office in 1999 reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. Includes a brief background of the Auxiliary. Letters --newspaper clippings -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Jeparit RVIB Auxiliary formed on June 7, 1932. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2006. Includes a brief background of the Auxiliary. Letters --newspaper clippings -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Dunolly RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 3, 1932. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1991 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1989 - 1999. Includes a brief background of the Auxiliary. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Woodend RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 8, 1929. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1973 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2000. Newspaper article from 1990 'RVIB honour'; The Gisborne and Woodend auxiliaries of the RVIB have been invited to the unveiling of two plaques made in honour of the late Miss Betty Ross Watt and the late Mrs Caroline Mary Goldie at RVIB in St. Kilda Road. These ladies were foundation members of the Gisborne and Woodend auxiliaries respectively, and they worked hard and inspired others for over 50 years. As a result of their generous bequest to the institute, four sound-proofed recording studios have been completed. Other funds donated by the two women have been used for the extensions of the RVIB talking book library building and additions to library facilities. Letters -- newspaper clippings -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Doncaster RVIB Auxiliary formed on September 19, 1930. This small collection contains a disbandment letter from 1984 that advises that 'Minutes, Annual reports etc have been kept faithfully over the years and are intact. They will be given into the care and keeping of the Doncaster and Templestowe Historical Society. The RVIB will take copies of the parts they need for their archives'. Minutes have been partially photocopied and retained from the first meeting to 1934. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office 1980- 1984. Letters -- photocopied minutes -- and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

" 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

Newspaper clippings from a variety of Australian and New Zealand newspapers regarding blindness, the work of Auxiliaries, RVIB, Sydney Industrial Blind Institute, blind entertainers, guide dogs and the activities, accidents and experiences of blind people in the community. 1 red covered notebook

Newspaper clippings from a variety of Australian and New Zealand newspapers regarding blindness, the work of Auxiliaries, RVIB, handbills, concert programs, blind entertainers, guide dogs and the activities, accidents and experiences of blind people in the community. A page from the Victorian Parliamentary Debates (p89) is also included. 1 purple covered notebook