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Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Our 81st year in Braille and Talking Books: eighty-first annual report and statements of account for 1974-5, 1975
Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: Matcham Skipper sculpture awarded to Book of the Year, the work undertaken by Lions Clubs in raising funds for the library, the 150th anniversary of Louis Braille, working closer with public libraries, distribution of the Fraser Twins Sound Magazine and the generous donation by Mr and Mrs Frank Currie who gave $104 as part of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.1 volume with text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, annual reports -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic - Ceramic (Selkirk Prize), Claire Blake, 'Teapot with 5 Spikes' by Claire Blake, 2001
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Blue shoe shaped teapot.art, artwork, claire blake, ceramics, available, available ceramics, teapot, alumni, feduniceramics -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, other - Engraving & Mixed Media on Luanne, 'The Green Pick, Barton Spring 5' by Ewen Ross, 2009
Ewan ROSS Ewen Ross grew in the Wimmera and aims to manifest the changing nature of this landscape in his work. This region is affectionately known as the land of the big sky and it is from this viewpoint looking down and across, which inspires his sense of image making. Occasionally he refers to stories that occurred from times past but generally these images reflect the current state of this land. From 1976 to 1978 Ewan Ross undertook a Diploma of Art (Painting) at Ballarat College of Advanced Education (now Federation University. He was awarded a Graduate Diploma of Education in 1982. He was a Curatorial Assistant at the Art Gallery of Ballarat from 1979 to 1981, and taught Art at Horsham Technical School between 1983 and 1985. From 1986-1897 Ewan Ross taught at the Wimmera Institute of TAFE, and was Lecturer in Painting & Printmaking at the University of Ballarat (nor Federation University from 1998-2005. In 2008 Ewan Ross was a finalist in the Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.art, artwork, ewan ross, wimmera -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Advancement of the Blind Finance and Executive minutes from 8/2/1932 to 5/12/1935, 1932-1935
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, corerspondence received and replied to, receipts expenditure, accounts and other business discussed. This included concerts, applications for pensions and a request by the General Committee to fund a talking book machine for the Kooyong Club House, but that "Sir Ian Fraser, in the House of Commons, had said that talking books were still in the experimental stage" (p172). 1 paper registerassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Advancement of the Blind Finance and Executive minutes from 10/1/1940 to 10/5/1944, 1940-1944
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 the introduction of monthly socials at Kooyong (p.29), ordering copies of a photograph of Tilly Aston for display in the offices, Braille library, Home, Hostel and paying for a small copy requested by the sitter, as a gift from the Association (p.196).1 paper registerassociation for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Advancement of the Blind Finance and Executive minutes from 17/6/1944 to 19/5/1948, 1944-1948
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 a report on the metropolitan visiting service (p.99) and the issue of wages discrepancy between Award and AFB salaries, including a listing of all staff surnames and brief duty description at Brighton, Windsor and Bendigo homes (p.47).1 paper registerassociation for the advancement of the blind, elanora home (brighton), mirridong home (bendigo) -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Advancement of the Blind Finance Committee minutes from 27/11/1967 to 25/5/1970, 1967-1970
Held at the office of the Association for the Blind, these minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, accounts, reports, matters arising from reports, Life Governors, general business and the date of the next meeting. This included the appointment of Reverend A. Wilkins to staff (p.19), the stained glass windows in the Chapel being dedicated as a memorial to the eight founding members (p.41) and switching on of the Guiding Light at Brighton by Mr Bruce Small (p.88). At the end of the book is listed a brief handwritten summary of appointments to Brighton, Ballarat and Bendigo homes and the general/finance committee. 1 paper registerassociation for the advancement of the blind, elanora home (brighton), kelaston home (ballarat), mirridong home (bendigo) -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Blind General Committee minutes from 31/5/1976 to 29/10/1979, 1976-1979
Held at the office of the Association for the Blind, these minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, confirmation of minutes, reports, matters arising from reports, recommendations, general business and the date of the next meeting. This included a renovation to provide offices at 21 New Street so that more beds could be added to Elanora, establishment of the John Wilson Award, and acceptance of the recommendation that the Association be a resource centre for small self-help groups. 1 paper registerassociation for the blind -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, VABW Entertainment Committee minutes: 23/5/1917 - 25/8/1926, 1917-1926
Victorian Association of Braille Writers had subcommittees including the 'Entertainment Committee' which organised concerts, lectures including fortnightly socials and dances throughout the year. These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chair, apologies, minutes acceptance, matters arising from the minutes, accounts, reports, matters arising from reports, donations, general business and the date of the next meeting. 'Helping the afflicted" from The Herald Jun 14, 1917 - ' On Thursday evening the Entertainment Committee of the Braille Writers' Association held it's first social evening in the Braille Library. More than 100 blind readers responded to the invitation. A hearty welcome was give to two blinded soldiers, Sergeant Walshe and Private Glew. A musical programme followed, and the evening ended with the serving of light refreshments. These gathering will be held fortnightly in the Braille Library, and the next is to be a picture competition'.1 volume of handwritten minutesvictorian association of braille writers, recreation -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Australian National Council for the Blind minutes 20/10/1951 to 5/8/1968, 1951-1968
Formed in 1951, this register contain the minutes of the Executive Committee. The meetings were held in the premises of various blindness agencies around Australia. The Australian National Council for the Blind (ANCB) was formed in 1951. 11/11/1953 The Secretary reported that the ANCB had been admitted to full membership of the World Council for the welfare of the Blind and welcomed to being a body whereby matters appertaining to Blind welfare work throughout the world may be referred to the various organisations in Australia through this source. 1 volume of glued pagesroyal victorian institute for the blind, sydney industrial blind institution, queensland industrial institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 5/11/1982 to 24/2/1986, 1982-1986
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
Text, Newspaper clippings 5 (1971-1972), 1971-1972
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 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 928/5, 20 October 1947
"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 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 946/5, 30 March 1948
"30/3/48." Yarra Boulevard with view of ditch.yarra boulevard, ditch, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 946/5, 30 March 1948
"30/3/48." Road to Plant Research laboratory from Swan Street.road, plant research laboratory, swan street, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph, 5, 1929
4 female students standing beside the Lily Ponds. May 17 1929.female students, lily ponds, 1929 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper cutting, 5, 1933-1947
Searching for thrips.mabs younger, female students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - CD, 5
CD containing scanned negatives of 3 and 4 as b/w prints. (525) and (526)negatives, prints -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 2/5, 1942
Yarra Boulevard. September 1942. yarra boulevard, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 5.Bowl of Roses, 1925-1955
Bowl of Rosesbowl, roses, flowers -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia Print, 5. Looking From Pavilion Door
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 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 76/5, 1947
Looking South towards River Yarra.garden views, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 263/5, 1948
View looking towards Administration Building from Swan Street.administration building, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 331/5/1, 7 June 1947
"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 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 331/5/2, 1947
"June 1947. View of Nursery - construction of frames (new) commenced soon after this." EMGnursery, frames, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 331/5/3, 1947
"July 1947." EMG Entrance from Swan Street.entrance, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 331/5/7, 1947
"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 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 364/9/5, 1947
Frames under construction. " Aug 1947." EMGframes, construction, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 538/11/5, 1947
"E/Sept ' 47. Cold Frames." EMGcold frames, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 560/5, 3 July 1948
"3/7/48." Parking in Swan Street on Pruning Day.parking, swan street, pruning day, e. m. gibson collection