To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 blue covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsGuiding light press cuttings (written on spine)association for the blind

"This Elm entered a state of decline, was later heavily pollarded & after a further lease of life was eventually removed. Located near pergola carrying Banksia Rose." THK"20/10/47." "This Elm entered a state of decline, was later heavily pollarded & after a further lease of life was eventually removed. Located near pergola carrying Banksia Rose." THK See B10.0030(53) and (214).elm, tree removal, e. m. gibson collection

"30/3/48." Yarra Boulevard with view of ditch.yarra boulevard, ditch, e. m. gibson collection

"30/3/48." Road to Plant Research laboratory from Swan Street.road, plant research laboratory, swan street, e. m. gibson collection

4 female students standing beside the Lily Ponds. May 17 1929.female students, lily ponds, 1929

Searching for thrips.mabs younger, female students

CD containing scanned negatives of 3 and 4 as b/w prints. (525) and (526)negatives, prints

Yarra Boulevard. September 1942. yarra boulevard, e. m. gibson collection

Bowl of Rosesbowl, roses, flowers

View of Summer House and Lily Ponds.Labelled, "Looking from Pavilion Door."summer house, lily ponds, pavilion door, mrs. jessep, alexander william jessep, principal, a.w. jessep

Looking South towards River Yarra.garden views, e. m. gibson collection

View looking towards Administration Building from Swan Street.administration building, e. m. gibson collection

"7th June 1947. Some of cars outside main entrance on occasion of Rose Pruning Demonstration (Attendance 600.)" EMGcars, entrance, roses, pruning demonstration, e. m. gibson collection

"June 1947. View of Nursery - construction of frames (new) commenced soon after this." EMGnursery, frames, e. m. gibson collection

"July 1947." EMG Entrance from Swan Street.entrance, e. m. gibson collection

"July 1947." EMG Birch tree in front of P.R.L. planted by Charles French Jnr.birch tree, plant research laboratory, charles french jnr., e. m. gibson collection

Frames under construction. " Aug 1947." EMGframes, construction, e. m. gibson collection

"E/Sept ' 47. Cold Frames." EMGcold frames, e. m. gibson collection

"3/7/48." Parking in Swan Street on Pruning Day.parking, swan street, pruning day, e. m. gibson collection

Constructing Rock Wall Swan Street.construction, rock wall, swan street, e. m. gibson collection

Large limb lost nearest to camera a few days after this photo was taken." THK"Monterey cypress Mid-Sept 1947 EMG. ." cypress, e. m. gibson collection

Road to Swan Street from College. "N Easter 1947." EMGswan street, e. m. gibson collection

2 copies, different exposures. "18/7/48." Dead tree Cypresscypress, e. m. gibson collection

"Feb 1947. Webb Way Irrigation System in operation." EMGwebb way irrigation system, e. m. gibson collection

Rock Bank near Swan St. entrance. Constructed 1947. Supervised by Arnold Teese." EMG"April 1947. Rock Bank near Swan St. entrance." EMGrock bank, arnold teese, e. m. gibson collection

These meetings were held at the Illawarra Community Centre and the minutes include Present, In attendance, Apologies, Business arising from previous minutes, correspondence, Life Governors, Accounts paid to be ratified, Statements, receipts and payments, Reports including Financial, Executive Director, Staff, Manager, General Committee, Geelong Illawarra Auxiliary Association for the Blind (AFB) general business and date of next meeting. 4/2/1986 Mr Cook reported that the AFB90th birthday, held at Dallas Brooks Hall, was most successful and the Association is now in a more favourable financial position. 8/11/1988 The Executive Director reported that the homes of the Association for the Blind in Victoria are being reviewed and upgraded in all aspects of residential care. The next round of expansion plans include Bright, Bendigo, Ballarat and Mt. Eliza. 1 folder of loose papersassociation for the blind, illawarra community centre

Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Gerard Menses, Vision Australia CEO, speaks at the National Convention of Blind Citizens Australia, Valerie interviews Ross McColl, who recounts the loss of his eye sight during open heart surgery and Stephen speaks with Roberta Ashby and her 20-year involvement with 3RPH, as well as Ashley Wood about the new Christmas card catalogue.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, gerard menses, ross mccoll, roberta ashby, ashley wood