In this scanned image used in the 1888 and 1889 RVIB annual reports, the RVIB Brass Band holds their instruments at the ready. This 12 piece band was made up of blind students and workers, and had two drummers holding the beat for 10 brass instruments. The Brass Band stands outside the front doors of what was then the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind building at St Kilda Road.B/W scanned image of the Brass Band of the RVIBrvib orchestra, fundraising

RVIB brushware was a source of income and some items were packaged under the name 'Blindcraft' to indicate their origin. In this collection the journey of the millet through its storage, selection, binding and attachment to other sections to make brooms and brushes.7 B/W images of workers making brushesroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment

John Wilson looks at a computer monitor and keyboard, with a Shuttle 300 Data Modem attached, on display.B/W photograph of John Wilson viewing a computerjohn wilson, adaptive devices

John Cook and his companion pose for a photograph. Secondary copy is a slightly cropped and enlarged version.B/W photograph of John Cook and unidentified femalevision australia foundation, john cook

John Cook sitting at his desk.B/W photographs and negative print of John CookJ. Cook 28/6/91 on back of triple print.association for the blind, john cook

Carols by Candlelight performers stand hand in hand, signing the final songs of the rehearsal evening with the band and choir behind them.B/W photograph of entertainers at Carols by Candlelight 1978David Johnston 266% pp11, 58% pp 31carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind

Crowd shots of people holding candles at the 1978 Carols by Candlelight concertB/W photograph of transparencies taken at Carols by Candlelightcarols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

Portrait images of John Cook and also at his desk in Brighton.Col. negatives and B/W prints of John Cookassociation for the blind, john cook

Portrait photograph of Jackie Trent and Tony Hatch, supplied by their management company, for inclusion in the 1986 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Jackie Trent and Tony Hatchcarols by candlelight, jackie trent, tony hatch

A family with two boys holding candles at a Carols by Candlelight concert in 1988. Note: See also 150641_130 in Album 3 for colour transparency of this image.B/W photograph of a family enjoying Carols by Candlelight.RVIB Annual Report; PR page. RVIB News photo for Carols by Candlelight story (crossed out). 82%carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

Brian Naylor hosted the 1986 Carols by Candlelight performance at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.B/W photographs of crowds watching Carols by Candlelight.carols by candlelight, brian naylor

Guitarist Nathan Cavaleri at the stage door of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.B/W photograph of Nathan Cavaleri with unknown male.24carols by candlelight, nathan cavaleri

Photograph of John Cain, supplied for use in a Carols by Candlelight program.B/W portrait of John Cain, Premier of Victoria.28%carols by candlelight, john cain

Children hold candles as they sing along at the 1968 Carols by Candlelight concert.B/W photograph of children singing at Carols by CandlelightB7487carols by candlelight, royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

A male and female hold candles in the Carols by Candlelight audienceB/W photograph of two people at Carols by CandlelightBA7485carols by candlelight, fundraising

Fundraising for the work of the Association for the Blind took on many forms. On May 24, 1989, a auction of sports items was held with guest celebrity auctioneers Lou Richards, Bob Davis and Ray Lord at Elanora.16 col. photographs and 2 B/W photographsassociation for the blind, lou richards, bob davis, ray lord

Certificate of Honour presented the to Helen M. Schutt Trust for significant support towards the Visitor Resource Centre at the Association for the Blind. Diana Jones stands between two males.1 x col. & 1 B/W photographFil #7/90association for the blind, diana jones

An older woman with glasses uses a white cane to step off from a footpath and walk down a road in surburban Sydney.B/W photographs of a female using a white caneFile: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. Royal Blind Societyroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day

RBS client Frank Knox navigates his way along Sydney's footpaths with O&M instructor Lori Lerner.B/W photograph of man using a white canePhoto for page No. 11 - 1986 Use this for circle photo's.royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, frank knox, lori lerner

A young lady and man use white canes to navigate Hyde Park North in Sydney, in front of the Archibald fountain.B/W photograph of two people using canes10/70103 M&O - Historical Mobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day

Mrs Walker and Mrs Mealing using their white canes as they walk along a sloping footpath.B/W photograph of two women with white canesMobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day, mrs mealing, mrs walker

An elderly man walks with a white cane along the path outside the RBS offices in Enfield, followed by an O&M instructor.B/W photograph of man using a white cane90002 FF/3royal blind society of nsw, white cane day

Students on a Traineeship Access course are video-taped to asses their interview skills. In this image a male is speaking to a female, whilst a video camera is recording the mock interview.B/W photograph of male talking to a interviewer with cameraStudents on a Traineeship Access course are video-taped to asses their interview skills.royal blind society of nsw, employment

Wendy Thompson (right) an RBS Volunteer Course Instructor, helps a blindfolded Mrs Shirley Warboys, feed herself. This exercise was commonly used to demonstrate to staff and volunteers the ways that everyday tasks could be accomplished despite vision loss.B/W photograph of one woman assisting anotherWendy Thompson (right) an RBS Volunteer Course Instructor, helps a blindfolded Mrs Shirley Warboys, feed herself. The point of the exercise is to show Volunteers show lack of sight can be overcome, given special training.royal blind society of nsw, wendy thompson, shirley warboys

Two men stand on a stage, one holding a key wallet out in front of him, and the other with a pair of comic glasses and a hearing aid who appears to be talking to the man behind him. This image was possibly taken from a play performed by staff in the 1970s.B/W photograph of two man performing a sketchA106E5 Mobility - currentroyal blind society of nsw, mitchell street theatre

Ron Bruce reading a Braille map of Sydney's railway network.B/W photograph of man reading braille map1/71016 M&O -historicalroyal blind society of nsw, ron bruce, maps

1. A woman sits a wheelchair as she watches to the right of camera. Her hands are poised in the air, as she waits to clap them together. 2. A man sits on the edge of a hospital bed and looks to camera. 3. Seated woman holds her fingers as she moves them, possibly during a therapy session. 4. Near the window looking towards a large bush, a woman fiddles with her beaded necklace. 5. A man sits on the edge of his made up bed, with a small television, cassette player and cassettes stacked in his bedside table. A family portrait hangs on the wall. 6. Sunlight warms a woman talking to another whilst seated. 6 B/W photographs of nursing home residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Mrs Peggy Bateson, a Mirridong resident, with her great granddaughter Tina Howe and great great granddaughter Stephanie.1 b/w photograph of two woman and a babyMrs Peggy Bateson, Mirridong Home, Bendigo, with great great granddaughter Stephanie and great granddaughter, Mrs Tina Howe. L122a/B13 2440-90% P.2association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), peggy bateson, tina howe, stephanie howe

Two women approach to enter Mirridong, with assistance from four others. From the left, the first woman speaks as she places her hand around that of the second woman's grip on a wooden cane. The second woman wears dark glasses, and has both a female and male holding her right arm. The male in the middle also holds the hands of a fourth woman, who has her other hand held by a man holding an envelope and standing behind suitcases.1 B/W photograph of people entering KelastonCK72 1/3 size also head only women 1st and 3rd from leftassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Charles Bradbury recollects his time in the Royal Navy, whilst relaxing at Elanora.1 b/w photograph of man in floral armchairCharles Bradbury, 75, tells stories of his naval days with the Royal Navy Oct 88 Lighter F2 1/2association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), charles bradbury