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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Jean-Marc Hero et al, Frogwatch field guide to Victorian frogs, 1991
Detailed book on frogs in Victoria giving very clear descriptions.Maps, colour illustrations, colour photographsfrogs, habitats, toads, tree frogs, tadpoles -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, P D Gardner, Names of the Victorian Alps : their origins, meanings and history, 1991
Gives a comprehensive account of the origins of local names in the area. Anecdotes of interesting pieces of history.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsjaitmathang, minjambuta, djilimatang, ngarigo, brabiralung, braiakaulung, yuin, gunnai, lake tyers, dargo river, omeo, bright, swifts creek, benambra, ovens valley, mount hotham, mount nugong, wonnangatta station -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, PJF Coutts et al, Records of the Victorian Archaeological Survey : number 9, August 1979 : a preliminary investigation of Aboriginal mounds in North-Western Victoria, 1979
Maps, charts, graphs, b&w photographs, diagramsvictoria archaeological survey, murray valley, grampians -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Records of the Victorian Archaeological Survey : number 10, June 1980, 1980
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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Lydia Fehring et al, Bush foods and biodiversity : Victorian Aboriginal bush food activities, 2003
This resource has been developed to assist teachers in bringing the topic of bushfoods and biodiversity into the curriculum. It is aimed at providing non-Aboriginal students (but does not preclude Aboriginal students from taking part in these activities) curriculum linked hands-on activities designed to introduce them to the world of Aboriginal bush foods.B&w illustrations, tablesenvironmental education, sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, sustainability, koori plants, curriculum development, classroom activities -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Book, Leon Pederick, A Forester's Tale: Memoirs of a Victorian Tree Breeder, 2016
Self published biography with accompanying letter from Leon PederickBook -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
book, L. Falvey, Land and Food. Agriculture and Related Education in The Victorian Colleges and the University of Melbourne, 1997
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Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Sample, Victorian Eucalypts, c.1966
Seed, leaf, bud and distribution. Prepared by Ron Hately at the end of his first student year.Specimen case -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Document, Victorian School of Forestry. Student Duty Statements 1980, 1980
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Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Book, Working Plan for the Victorian School of Forestry Hardwood Forest, 1952
This is a typed working plan for the VSF hardwood forestDocument -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 106th 1971-1972, 1970-1971
Articles in the annual report include: Matron Dunnell receiving a Churchill Fellowship, a second year wrap up of residential accommodation for children with multiple disabilities, replacing cassette players with newer models, employment of 120 people in the factory and 82 people received individualised training and rehabilitation programs.1 printed volume with photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 107th 1972-1973, 1970-1971
Articles in the annual report include: Burwood School acquiring a caravan to use as a mobile science lab, a Seminar on Rehabilitation for Employment was held, a profile of retiring President Charles Bennett who first joined a panel of doctors providing free services to blind people in 1931, became Honorary Medical Officer for the Institute in 1941 and President in 1951. Also included are articles on the Optacon, Carols by Candlelight and a small profile on Neil Westh.1 printed volume with photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 108th 1973-1974, 1970-1971
Articles in the annual report include: the possible acquisition of land at Burwood by the Government for a teacher college, photos of a trip to Falls Creek by students, the success of the only vocationally orientated residential centre for blind adults and the introduction of E.J. Hanlon as President.1 printed volume with photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
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Photograph - Image, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind view from front lawn
View of RVIB building in St Kilda Road, taken from the front lawn. Leaves are scattered across the grass and a single male figure stands outside the building.1 black and white photograph of St Kilda Road buildingroyal victorian institute for the blind, buildings -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1965-1966, 1966
Overview of events that occurred in 1965-6 : celebration of the 100th year since establishment, development of a language laboratory, 600 talking book readers now use the library, discontinuation of millet broom making and focus on mat making, brush making and packaging and assembly work.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1963-1964, 1966
Overview of events that occurred in 1963-4 : six children in residence at Deaf-Blind unit, a Residential Rehabilitation Centre for blind adults was opened and has catered for more than 20 clients, visit from Dr Richard Hoover, school children have participated in camps, visiting a Russian whaling ship and a poultry farm, and performing in a radio program, 10 students gained Honours in pianoforte AMEB, and one former student graduated with a Bachelor of Law from Melbourne University. Everton Soccer team visited the school, Swish was introduced and APEX adopted talking books as it's Association Service.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1957-1958, 1958
Events that occurred during the year : further expansion of nursery with 3 children under the age of 3 admitted, first Aboriginal child (Alexander Marks) was admitted, children gained 23 swimming certificates, some Scouts met Lady Baden Powell, Board approved revised sketch plans for 42 acre site at Box Hill, doubling of Talking Book Library service with additional 60 machines purchased at a subsidised cost courtesy of the Nuffield Foundation, Alberta Tutton is taking a break from Auxiliary President duties with J. A. Duncan filling the temporary vacancy, thanks to Mabel Nelson for acting as accompaniste to concert artists, resignation of Alban Whitehead as a Country Concert Party manager and appointment of Denis Bandel in the position, outgoing Council member Cr. W.J. Wrens was recognised as Companion of the Order of the British Empire, and Captain Semmens and crew of 'Triaster' provided play equipment for playground. Dick Sutcliffe led the blind orchestra as it played 'There'll Always Be An England" as Queen Mother drove by the Institute and stopped when she saw the crowd of blind children and workers waiting for her, accepting a bouquet of gardenias from Margaret Oliphant.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1956-1957, 1957
Events that occurred during the year : two day 'Olympic Fair' held at Ormond Hall, opening of a Community Mart at 382 Chapel St in conjunction with School for the Deaf, Alfred and Prince Henry hospitals, Penny Serenade program conducted by John Best on 3KZ and Janet Irving a Penny Serenade Ball has increased funds, six concerts held at Melbourne Town Hall, resignation of Country Concert Party director John Broadway and succeeded by Alban Whitehead, two stalls operated at Royal Agricultural Show, Easter Scout Camp at Gilwell Park, visit to Olympic Village, matinee performance by Dame Margot Fonteyn, opening of St Paul's School for Blind has decreased enrolments and two ex-pupils (Joan Ryan and Hugh Jeffrey) are on staff there, Keith Smith, Joan Ryan and Margaret Russell completed their university courses, and plans for Box Hill site have had to be re-drawn given decreased numbers due to opening of St Paul's - resulting in a delay to the start of building.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Document - Text, Victorian Indoor Bias Bowls Association Meeting Minutes 14 April 2011
Summary update of Centenary AppealMinutes 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 -
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Document - Text, Victorian Blind Bowls Club Constitution and By-Laws
Summary update of Centenary AppealUndated 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 -
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Administrative record - Text, Association of Victorian Blind Workers Committee: 7/6/1931 - 25/1/1940, 1931-1940
These minutes include Present, Apologies, Correspondence, Registrations, Reports and Interviews with workers. 16/12/1938 it was noted the Secretary created a brochure called 'Social Justice for the Blind' and other publications for promotion of the organisation. It was also reported re the Institutions decision to pay Christmas pay on the basis of Married pensioners, £3-7-6, Married non-pensioners £4-7-6 per week and single men £2-2-6 per week. The child allowance has been discontinued. Meetings were often held in private homes or in spaces provided by churches.1 volume of handwritten notesassociation of victorian blind workers, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1982-1983, 1982-1983
Activities in annual report include: retirement of Ralph Lightfoot, appointment of Frances Warren, opening of Wangaratta regional office, family group home in second year providing home environment for three children, establishment of self contained flat within residential services at Burwood, bushfires threatened but did not destroy Wahpeton at Romsey and ski lodge at Mt Baw Baw, and support from hotels through 80 Lucky Envelope machines.1 volume of printed material with imagesannual report, royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1981-1982, 1981-1982
Articles in annual report include: the official opening of the educational camp at Romsey, introduction of a Hartley 3909 Mini Computer, increasing move away from residential services with 74% of school children supported in learn at their local school, hydrotherapy unit (spa) and Versa Brailler purchased for school, 2 week ski camp offered at RVIB ski lodge at Mt Baw Baw, employment continuing in packaging and assembly, plant nursery, maintenance of St Kilda Road and Raleigh Street sites, kiosks at RMIT, Melbourne University and the Institute, trial scheme launched with Alfred for work experience in various roles, introduction of 4 track tapes in library and reduction of Clarke & Smith tapettes, and development of 16mm film 'The Mediators' for use by Public Relations department.1 volume of printed materialroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1980-1981, 1980-1981
Articles in annual report include: the development of an educational camp at Romsey through the bequest of Mrs Cecelia Tye, a new Family Group home at Andrews Street, East Burwood, new program developed for Trans Australia Airlines providing mobility instruction to air hostesses when guiding blind passengers, three kiosks at RMIT, Melbourne University and RVIB providing employment and training for blind workers, a short term contract assembling motorcycles, introduction of paperless Brailler (Digicasette), beginning of Il Globo becoming available as an audio magazine and provision of up to $3000 interest home loan for blind people. 1 volume of printed materialroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1979-1980, 1979-1980
Articles in annual report include: Interest free loans up to $3000 per person were available. In 1979-1980 360 blind people and their families benefitted under this scheme and this means that $250 000 of institute funds are kept in circulation. The aids and equipment shop, introduced Kurzweil reading machine - one of the foremost organisations in the world to provide such equipment to blind people. Some years ago Mrs Cecelia Tye left her property at Romsey, now 6 buildings are used as an educational camp and two will be used for self-contained accommodation. The new building will start and finish by end 1980 and the new holiday house at Barwon Heads was opened.1 volume of text and illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1978-1979, 1978-1979
Articles in annual report include: a public educational program speaking to doctors, nurses, teachers, occupational therapists, service clubs and rotated displays through public libraries, RVIB stand won a prize in Community and welfare section at the Royal Melbourne show, difficulties with Mr and Mrs Tye's estates are resolved and plans to build an educational complex at Romsey, acknowledgement of volunteer involvement with Cubs, Guides, Ham Radio and Model Train clubs available to residential children, and the United Kingdom Hotel in Clifton Hill raised over $8000 to become the top hotel fundraiser again.1 volume of text and illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1977-1978, 1977-1978
Articles in annual report include: the retirement of Mrs Esme Dunell MBE - former matron (nurse) of the nursery worked since 1960, 1971 she was awarded Churchill fellowship to investigate work for blind child in other countries, supporting the Anti Rubella Crusade, Margaret Fialides staff member awarded Churchill Fellowship study tour of major libraries and production centres for talking books in Europe, UK and USA, occupational centre in Raleigh Street keeps 36 people employed, establishment of a Vocational Development department, purchase of high-speed duplicators for the library, and the RVIB stand at Royal Melbourne show won 1st prize in their section.1 volume of text and illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1975-1976, 1975-1976
Update on activities for the year including : retirement of Principal F.C. Douglas and upcoming retirement of Matron Dunell affording opportunity to align management of these services under a single person, annual camping trip to Goulburn, and the Railway Hotel in Windsor raised over $11,000 to again win first place amongst hotel fundraisers.1 volume of text and illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1976-1977, 1975-1976
Articles in annual report include: purchase of a ski lodge with RVIB Ski Club (an independent body) managing the lodge, appointment of new principal P.J. Evans and Matron H McLaren, Sri Lankan association for the blind received older TBMs that were still working but being replaced, National Association for the Blind in Bombay also received TBMs and 3000 tapettes and the Railway Hotel in Windsor topped the hotel fundraising list.1 volume of text and illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 109th 1974-1975, 1974-1975
Articles in annual report include: List of RVIB president, vice president, board of management, medical staff and officers of the institute, honorary officers and consultant medical staff, President's report, The children - independence and achievement, Our Christmas party, Multi handicapped blind children, Training and understanding at Burwood centre, Financial independence through employment, Training confidence and achievement, Expansion of welfare services, Other services, Carols by candlelight, Auxiliaries and other generous helpers, Public education, Finance, Services and facilities, When you make or amend your will. Events that occurred in 1974 : Two permanent welfare officers in the country at Wangaratta and Sale, Re-equipment programme for the library and enlarging the range of books and magazines available to readers, Burwood centre for multi handicapped blind children separate to school - accommodation for twenty-four, Training department started instruction in use of hand tools - two clients gained employment in wood assembly. 1 volume of text and black and white photographsroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports