The Warrnambool RVIB Auxiliary was believed to be formed in 1936. This collection includes an article showing the strength and determination of auxiliaries dated March 1940 ' Blind Institute Annual Meeting' - "If this war was only going for six months, I would say to all our workers- Down Tools- and give your efforts solely to war purposes. But this war is more likely to last six years in my opinion, than six months. It is not right to rob Peter to pay Paul, especially where Peter is a frail little fellow," said Mr. Van Assche, of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, when appealing at the annual meeting of the Warrnambool Auxiliary yesterday afternoon for a continuance of support to the institution as far as the altered circumstances would permit. "The war had changed the whole aspect of the bright financial outlook of the institution," he said. "In the year just ended, largely due to the auxiliaries' efforts, the subscriptions had reached a record figure of £9,274, which was £461 better than the previous twelve months." 5 minute books -- 1 account books -- various newspaper clippings royal victorian institute for the blind

The Charlton RVIB Auxiliary was formed on August 2, 1932 and concluded on June 23, 2004. This collection includes the minute books from 1958 until 1996. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1990, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. A report of the Charlton Auxiliary outlines the history from 1932 -1992 for their 6oth anniversary which noted that unfortunately the minute books from 1932 -1958 had been destroyed. A silver cake lifter had been presented to the auxiliary for 70 years of service 1932-2007. 2 minute books -- 2 account books-- 1 petty cash book -- 22 donation receipt books -- 1 deposit book --1 silver cake lifter -- 3 photos including members -- 1 leather book mark -- 12 RVIB badges including Governor and Secretary -- various loose papers-- newspaper clippings -- banking records and letters. royal victorian institute for the blind

The Inglewood RVIB Auxiliary was formed on March 21, 1957 and concluded February 14, 1998. It was noted that a collection of books, badges, receipt books etc would be forwarded separately after the notification of the closing of the auxiliary, however as yet these have not been located. The members were saddened with the loss of their President Mrs Jean Catherine Appleby in 1980, who was killed in a car accident and Mrs Myrtle Bradley was then appointed as the new President. The small collection includes correspondence to and from RVIB Head Office dating from 1980-1989. 2 index cards -- newspaper clippings--various loose papers and letters. royal victorian institute for the blind

The Castlemaine RVIB Auxiliary formed on August 26, 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 1979-1985. November 2001 and article was published in the local newspaper titled '70 year chapter closes' - It is with deep regret that the present committee announce they cannot carry on any longer, owing to the age of those involved and because there was only six ladies on the committee. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Lilydale RVIB Auxiliary formed on October 17, 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 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office 1990 - 1996. Index cards--various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Koroit RVIB Auxiliary formed on July 29, 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 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office 1990 - 1996. Includes letter of how the Koroit RVIB Auxiliary raised funds. Index cards --various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Drouin RVIB Auxiliary formed on February 19, 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 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1997 -2002. Letter outlining a brief history of the auxiliary including it had a break during the Second World War and it disbanded in 1994, however a small group of friends decided to continue as 'Friends of RVIB' meeting monthly and gave small donations periodically to RVIB. The numbers dwindled due to age related problems and the group decided to 'call it a day' in 2001. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Colac RVIB Auxiliary formed on August 7, 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 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office 1990 -2006 Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Dimboola RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 27, 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 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2007. Newspaper clippings and photos for the 60th anniversary of the auxiliary. Minutes for Sept 1937 and July 1938 -- newspaper clippings -- photos --various loose papers, letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Essendon RVIB Auxiliary formed on April 15, 1930. 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 1990-2003. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Fairfield RVIB Auxiliary formed on September 10, 1930. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office between 1990 -1999. It was with regret that the committee closed as it reduced to 3 members so could no longer hold fund raising events. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Healesville RVIB Auxiliary formed on September 24, 1929. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office between ranging between 1990 -1996. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Heywood RVIB Auxiliary formed in 1944. This small collection contains correspondence to and from RVIB head office between ranging between 1990 -1996. The index cards 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. Index cards--various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Hawthorn RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 11, 1930. 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 1978-1990. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990-2003. It also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Index cards--various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Moe RVIB Auxiliary formed on April 2, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1990, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990-1995. It also includes a brief history of the Auxiliary. Newspaper clippings -- photos -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Maffra RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 1, 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 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1989-2007. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Maffra Auxiliary had 15 female and 3 male members between the ages of 60 to 80 years old. Newspaper clippings -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Mansfield RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 5, 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 1978-1983. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1995-2001. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Maffra Auxiliary had 5 female members aged 80+. Index cards-- letters and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Maryborough RVIB Auxiliary formed on November 15, 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 1978-1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990-1998. Index cards-- letters and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Quambatook RVIB Auxiliary formed June 1958. 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 1991-2002. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Quambatook Auxiliary had 4 female committee members between the ages of 70 to 80 years old and 80+. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Rochester RVIB Auxiliary formed December 12, 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 1990-2001. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Rochester Auxiliary had 4 female committee members between the ages of 70 to 80 years old. It is noted that mementos of the Auxiliary have be stored at the Rochester Historical Society. Newspaper articles --letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Queenscliff RVIB Auxiliary formed November 2, 1930. 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 1989-1999. Includes a brief background of the Queenscliff Auxiliary and Auxiliaries in general. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Woomelang RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 6, 1957. 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 1990 - 2004. Index cards --various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind

The Myrtleford RVIB Auxiliary formed in 1936. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 -1994 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 -2001. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Yarragon RVIB Auxiliary formed in 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 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 -2000. Includes a brief background of the Yarragon Auxiliary Newspaper articles --letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Tatura RVIB Auxiliary formed on April 28, 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 -1999. Newspaper articles --letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Whittlesea RVIB Auxiliary formed in 1941 . 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 - 1997. Newspaper articles --letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Tallangatta RVIB Auxiliary formed in 1938. 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. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2005. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Tallangatta Auxiliary had 10 female and 1 male members between the ages of 60 - 70 and 70 - 80 year old. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Warburton RVIB Auxiliary formed on December 6, 1930. 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 - 2004. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Warburton Auxiliary had 15 female members between the ages of 70 - 80 years old. Includes a brief background of the Warburton Auxiliary and Auxiliaries in general. Newspaper articles -- photos -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Yarra Glen RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 19, 1956. 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 - 1999. Newspaper articles -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind

The Clunes RVIB Auxiliary formed on August 9, 1933. 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 1978 - 1984. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1980 - 1989. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind