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Federation University Historical Collection
Diaries, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Elizabeth Chatham's Diaries, 1970-2004
... organisations - a fund raising activity, and commercially produced, e.g... organisations - a fund raising activity, and commercially produced, e.g ...Personal diaries of Elizabeth Chatham containing appointments, addresses and comments. There are 31 from different organisations - a fund raising activity, and commercially produced, e.g. Red Cross Australia, Catholic Women's League Scripture Diary and Women's Golf Australia. One larger diary with addresses and times. This possibly Philip Chatham's work diary for 1991. Small pocket size diaries. One larger diary and note bookDates, addresseselizabeth chatham, chatham-holmes collection, diaries, philip chatham, red cross australia, women's golf australia, catholic women's league, scripture diary -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Postcard Album, 1920 circa
... , Miss Gertie Ryan was active in fund-raising in support... Gertie Ryan was active in fund-raising in support of Albury boys ...Ryan family were prominent hoteliers in Albury. A daughter, Miss Gertie Ryan was active in fund-raising in support of Albury boys serving overseas. She was secretary of the Welcome Home committee in 1919. Driver Reginald Ryan was a 21 year old clerk at wool-broking firm Younghusband Row & Co when he enlisted.Rare example of photographic memorabilia sent home by young soldier from regional NSW town and conserved by his family.Leather bound Postcard Album with gold lettering, gold stripe edging. 100 pages of postcards and some photographs compiled by the Albury Ryan family of 7791 Driver Reginald Ryan 5th Field Artillery Brigade AIF. Includes photograph of Driver Ryan in uniform.Postcards - Ryan family collectionphotograph, post card, world war 1 (1914-18), ryan reginald 7791 driver, 13th battery aif -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Johanass Vander Host- Award of the Centenary Medal
... .Hans was awarded the Medal for his contribution to fund raising... .Hans was awarded the Medal for his contribution to fund raising ...The Medal will enable the community to thank those who have made Australia’s first hundred years as a federal nation such a great success and who have laid solid foundations for Australia’s future. The award of the medal to them will be a fitting acknowledgement from the nation of their long contribution to Australia .Hans was awarded the Medal for his contribution to fund raising for R.S.L. Welfare.The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government. It was also awarded to centenarians: Australian citizens born on or before 31 December 1901 who lived to celebrate the centenary of federation on 1 January 2001.Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing presentation photo.Presentation of the Centenary of Federation Medal to Hans Van Der Horst.medals,centenary of federation medal,awards,lara r.s.l. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c1920s
... fund raising events to pay for the new pool. ... the official opening townspeople organised many fund raising events ...The swimmers were seated on the diving board over Jacksons Creek at The Nook, which served as a swimming pool in Sunbury until 1966 when the long-awaited for swimming pool was officially opened in Ligar Street on19th January 1966. For a number of years before the official opening townspeople organised many fund raising events to pay for the new pool. The pool at The Nook served as a popular swimming place for many years in Sunbury during the summer weather.A sepia photograph with a white border of a group of eight swimmers sitting on a diving board over a river. swimming, the nook, swimming clubs -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 12/1973
... "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos... Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising ...A photo a floral garden display in Alexandria Gardens. The planting is in the shape of the Legacy Torch with the word "Legacy" and numbers: 1923, 1973 and 50. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run (some are items 00433 to 00437).A record of celebrating Legacy's 50th Anniversary in the wider community.Black and white photo of a garden display to celebrate Legacy's 50th anniversary.Handwritten on the back "Floral Garden Display Alexandria Gardens, Jubilee Year 1973" in black pen. Stamped 8 Dec 1973 in purple ink on reverse. Stamped Copyright Herald and Weekly Times in blue ink.golden jubilee, garden, 50th anniversary, legacy promotion -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 2, Carolyn Dean, 1981
... fund raising raffle. The prize, a colour television set... on winning our fund raising raffle. The prize, a colour television ...Set of two colour prints of the presentation of the BTPS Raffle prize held during 1981 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System. 3095.2 was used as a black and white print on the rear cover of the 1981 - 1982 Annual Report. The caption read: "The Raffle: Secretary, Richard Gilbert, (RIGHT) receives the winning ticket from Mr. Ian Gilbert of Malvern Tram Depot and congratulates him on winning our fund raising raffle. The prize, a colour television set, is shown in the picture." See 1981 - 1982 Annual Report btps, 10th anniversary, raffle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION:GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH
... , Bendigo' on bottom LH corner. Fund raising events... LH corner. Fund raising events for an electric blower ...Programs (10 ) from the Golden Square Methodist Church, dated from 1919 - 1929, signed by G.A. Pethard, Trustee, enclosed in an envelope with 'From G.A. Pethard, Golden Square, Bendigo' on bottom LH corner. Fund raising events for an electric blower for the church organ ; the Augustonian Fair; Harvest Festivals; the Forest Street Men's Choir and the Jubilee League are featured in the requests for funding support. The motto of the church is 'Think' - 'He can who thinks he can' A photo of the interior of the Church is shown in the 10th November, 1922, program. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Agreement, Sunbury & District Bush Fire Brigade
... Bush Fire Brigade Fund raising funds to buy a motor truck... & District Bush Fire Brigade Fund raising funds to buy a motor truck ...This is a list of subscribers to the Sunbury & District Bush Fire Brigade Fund raising funds to buy a motor truck. They ere raising funds between the years 1941 to 1943. The subscribers came from all over the district Clarkefield, Diggers Rest, Tullamarine, Sunbury and Yuroke and every where in-between. It took three years to raise a total of (pounds) 429-11-00.A list of names of subscribers who donated money to the Sunbury & District Bush Fire Brigade.sunbury, sunbury & district bush fire brigade, o'brien leo, clark alister, cahill malichi, 1940's -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Appeal, Preparing for Badge Week
... . It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen.... It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen ...A photo of two young ladies with metal Legacy Appeal tins and advertising posters, "Legacy Cares / Show you care". Date unknown. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run (some are items 00433 to 0437). A record of fundraising during Legacy Week.Black and white photo of two ladies with Legacy appeal tins.Copyright Herald and Weekly Times, stamped on the reverse in blue ink.fundraising, legacy appeal, badge week -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Bobby Bununngurr appearing at the Black Barn Gallery, Christmas Hills, January 2016
... . Fund raising event at Christmas Hills for the Black Barn... (his outstation is Ngalayindi) in Central Arnhem Land. Fund ...The Black Barn gallery at Christmas Hills was designed and built by Justus Jorgensen, founder of Montsalvat. The space has been a part of community and the arts for three generations. Bobby Bununngurr is a songman and multi art form creative from Ramingining (his outstation is Ngalayindi) in Central Arnhem Land. Fund raising event at Christmas Hills for the Black Barn gallery - being filmed for a video fay bridge collection, 2016-01, black barn gallery, bobby bununngurr, christmas hills, maurice hurry, rhiannon jorgensen, sebastian jorgensen -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine - Cutting from SEC News, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Mrs Sylvia Mitchell Entertained", Oct. 1944
... /1944 at the Rowing Club, the fund raising procession and Gala..., the fund raising procession and Gala day, and the Gala Ball held ...Item headed "Mrs Sylvia Mitchell Entertained" report on the success of the fundraising by Sylvia, the presentation on 30/9/1944 at the Rowing Club, the fund raising procession and Gala day, and the Gala Ball held in Melbourne Town Hall. Also reports on the Bendigo candidate, Mrs Dorothy Rosewarne who raised 1725 pounds. Has photos of the Treasure Tram and the procession float.Yields information about the SEC fund raising by Sylvia Mitchell for the Red Cross Prisoners of War fund.Magazine cutting from the SEC News for October 1944 page 11 pasted onto a ruled sheet of scrap paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross, dorothy rosewarne, parades, processions -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Gold Reef Mall at night looking North East
... stalls were conducted there for club's fund raising.... stalls were conducted there for club's fund raising. stawell ...Gold Reef Mall night scene looking Nth/East. Rotunda in foreground slightly covered by a street tree. Past the row of streetlights is a yellow light glow from the Stawell Athletic Club Fountain. The rotunda was for general public use but after several acts of vandalism a roller door was installed. Cake and produce stalls were conducted there for club's fund raising.Large nighttime scene taken looking North East. Streetlights are at the center of the photo with shops either side of the paved area. There is a large round building in the foreground. stawell -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Fund raising agreement with E. I. Parkins, 1967, July 1, 1967
... and Emma Irene Parkins lays out the terms and conditions of a fund... Fundraising 3 typed pages of legal agreement Fund raising agreement ...This agreement between the Association for the Blind and Emma Irene Parkins lays out the terms and conditions of a fund-raising initiative to be driven by E.I. Parkins, with the aim of selling donor tokens at 20 cents apiece. The agreement is Dated 1st day of July 1967, and Signed by CEO J. W. Wilson and E. I. Parkins. The agreement contains some hand-written annotations in pen. 3 typed pages of legal agreementassociation for the blind, john wilson, emma parkins, fundraising -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Red Cross
... This badge has been produced as a fund-raiser for the Red... as a fund-raiser for the Red Cross in Victoria. Swiss-born Henri ...This badge has been produced as a fund-raiser for the Red Cross in Victoria. Swiss-born Henri Dunant founded the Red Cross in the 1860s and it has now become an international humanitarian organization and a community service charity assisting particularly in times of war and natural disasters. The Red Cross in Victoria dates from 1914 and each year funds are collected from the public to assist the organization. This badge is an example of fund-raising for the Red Cross in Victoria.Circular badge with red border, white background and red cross in centre, pin clip on back.PATRICK BROS. MELBOURNE (Badge) MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN (Clip) red cross, swiss-born henri dunant, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Selected Recipes, 1960s
... This recipe booklet has been produced as a fund-raiser.... This recipe booklet has been produced as a fund-raiser for the West ...This recipe booklet has been produced as a fund-raiser for the West Warrnambool State School. The production of recipe books such as this one was a popular school project in the 1960s and 70s. West Warrnambool School No. 4899 opened in February 1966 with an enrolment of 183 children and a staff of 8 teachers under the Head Teacher J.J.Godfrey. The West Warrnambool School still operates today in Hoddle Street Warrnambool.This booklet is retained as an example of the recipe books produced for fund raising purposes by non-profit organizations in the second half of the 20th century. It is also a memento of West Warrnambool State School. This is a soft cover booklet with a green front cover with an image of a fry pan and cream printing. The back cover is cream. (This copy has two front covers). The booklet contains a foreword, an index, printed recipes on different coloured pages and hand-drawn advertisements for local businesses. west warrnambool school, history of warrnambool -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Fashion Parade 1967, 1967
... held by Legacy for fund-raising purposes. It was recorded... and note this is a film of a Fashion Parade held by Legacy for fund ...From the labels and note this is a film of a Fashion Parade held by Legacy for fund-raising purposes. It was recorded by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) and the film given to Legacy. The full details are not known except it was held on 24 July 1967 as this film has not been watched. Melbourne Legacy has held many events through the years including gala performances of films and gown of the year events in the 1950s.A record that Legacy held many events over the years to promote Legacy, to fundraise or to showcase the organisation (such as in the Annual Demonstrations). Film in a cardboard box with title Fashion Parade 1967.Cardboard box, Fashion Parade 1967 (written with blue ball point pen). Paper inscription, 'With the complements of the Australian Broadcasting Commision'. Film, B.C. TV No NKV1442, date 24-7-67, subject Fashion Parade, ftge dur D 7/8 fundraising, gala performance -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal
... is unknown. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising... is unknown. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising ...Two ladies selling raffles tickets to two men at a Legacy Club Golf day as part of fundraising for Legacy, the date is unknown. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run by WO2 Mike Hoffman (some are items 00433 to 0438).A record of a fundraising event.Black and white photo of people selling raffle tickets.In pencil on reverse: Legacy Club Golf Gymkhana. Fair exchange is no robbery. Miss Pat Smith, Miss Peggy Wilkinson selling raffle tickets to H Driscoll and D McKinlay (Vice Pres Legacy).fundraising, legacy promotion -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Mayor Jack Campbell 1986-87 (1 of 2)
... fund raiser... fund raiser Councillor Mayor Jack Campbell Felicitie Campbell ...Newspaper article and photographs of various items 1). Shield named in honour of Craig McAllister 2). Nursing Home grant 3). Red Shield recruits 4). Maysbury Ave supermarket victory 5). Glen Huntly Rd fairway 6). Garbo’s work ban 7). Mayor’s diary (2 articles) 8). Caulfield schools merger 9). Hospital fund raisercouncillor, mayor, jack campbell, felicitie campbell, craig mcallister, maysbury ave, cr john robinson, cr max blair, caulfield secondary college -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1992
... /funrun during the Metung Regatta, raising fund for local... winner of the swin/funrun during the Metung Regatta, raising fund ...Black and white photograph, Billy Curry winner of the swin/funrun during the Metung Regatta, raising fund for local charities. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, sports -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Warrnambool Patriotic Fund
... Australia had similar fund raising ventures. People and groups were... Warrnambool Patriotic Fund Badge Small cream coloured round badge ...The Warrnambool Patriotic fund was established by the Council under the Mayor at the time, A Fritz Landmann, in 1914 to aid the efforts of the first World War. Most towns across Australia had similar fund raising ventures. People and groups were encouraged to subscribe money as well as donations of food and clothing to be sent to soldiers and overseas groups. The Mayoress and the State Schools also had funds at the time along similar lines. A small item which would have been common at the time which links Warrnambool to the major event of the time. Small cream coloured round badge with navy blue writing around the rim and red text in the middle.warrnambool, warrnambool patriotic fund, fritz landmann warrnambool 1914, world war one, warrnambool -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Governor of Victoria, 1986
... . It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen.... It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen ...A photo of H.E. Dr. Davis McCaughey, Governor General of Victoria and it's full size negative. Perhaps it was used for promotion as the Governor of Victoria is the patron of Legacy. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run by WO2 Mike Hoffman (some are items 00433 to 0438).A record of relationship with the Governor of Victoria.Black and white photo of the Governor and it's negative.S/S 4 in pencil on reverse. Label says: "Our Patron H.E. Dr. Davis McCaughey, Governor General of Victoria 1986"fundraising, governor of victoria, patron -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Spurway Nursing Home
... for the meeting held 15/07/1987, to set up the Spurway Nursing Home Fund..., to set up the Spurway Nursing Home Fund Raising Committee. 2 ...This folder contains four items. 1) The agenda for the meeting held 15/07/1987, to set up the Spurway Nursing Home Fund Raising Committee. 2) Minutes of the City of Caulfield Nursing Home Appeal Committee held on Monday 26/10/1987. 3) City of Caulfield Nursing Home Appeal posters. 4) Handwritten draft letters to principals of Caulfield schools seeking student donation.fund raising events, spurway nursing home, spurway homes, appeal fund raising committee, mayor, cambell a j, committees of management, patience g s, green j m mrs, stephenson mrs l, shops, opportunity shop, campbell f mrs, green j n mrs, patience j mrs, brodie m mrs, young s mr, stephenson l mr, gilliard g mrs, robinson a mrs, arden a mrs, posters, city of caulfield, schools, principals, document, correspondence -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station, Nucolorvue Publishing, Bustling Flinders St Station, Early 1970's
... fund raising, a five day east coast tour and Astoria Rent-a-car... for Mitchells Brushes, the Arts Centre fund raising, a five day east ...One of a series of postcards produced by Nu-color-vue. Shows W2 327 in Swanston St crossing Flinders St. The station building has the area above the clocks promoting Flinders Gate, a future project that occupied the former Princes Bridge station site. As well adverts for Mitchells Brushes, the Arts Centre fund raising, a five day east coast tour and Astoria Rent-a-carYields information about the appearance of Flinders Station building in the early 1970's and shows a busy or bustling intersection prior to the construction of the City Rail Loop.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station early 1970's - serrated edges of Flinders and Swanston St. ML 138swantson st, flinders st, w2 class, tram 327, nucolorvue, postcard, souvenir, trams, tramways -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BENDIGO RSL SHOW STALL, Possibly late 1970's
... Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Show Stall fund raiser. .1) Photo...Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Show Stall fund raiser. .1) Photo ...Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Show Stall fund raiser. .1) Photo, the man on the left is Jack Plant, centre is unknown, man on the right is believed to be Norm Smart. .2) Photo, On the left Norm Smart, unknown, Jack Barnes, unknown. .4) Photo, the man is unknown. Refer Cat No 8129P for Jack Plant. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jack Barnes Refer Cat No 8120.2P for Norm Smart.Four photographs colour square shape re the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Shows the RSL sign, numbers and Lucky envelopes being "10 Cents" .2) Shows 3 men behind the counter and one outside with white waist bag on. .3) Shows the prizes in racks. .4) Shows one man behind the counter."Bendigo RSL Sub Branch", "Lucky Envelope 10c"brsl, smirsl, show stall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: Girton's "goodly heritage"
... and fund raising they managed to reopened the school in 1993... formed the "Friends of Girton" and with massive plans and fund ...In 1884 Mrs Aherne and Mrs Mrs Willward founded Girton and named it after the first residential college for women at Cambridge University in England. It was controlled by the Anglican Church. By 1992 the church could no longer afford to run the school and announce its imminent closure. A group of parents and citizens formed the "Friends of Girton" and with massive plans and fund raising they managed to reopened the school in 1993 as an independent school with no gap in classes.Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday March 28, 1964. Girton's "goodly heritage" 80 years of educational leadership.girton, education -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, The Life and Times of Gwen Horman with photos and family trees, 25-Sep-98
... of the Ringwood East Infant Welfare Centre, helped fund raise..., helped fund raise for the Maroondah Hospital and was a founding ...Gwen Horman was a prominent figure in Ringwood History. Her husband , Robert, was the Mayor of the Ringwood Borough in 1954 and again in 1961 and played a large part in the move for Ringwood to become a city. Gwen was a foundation member and President of the Ringwood East Infant Welfare Centre, helped fund raise for the Maroondah Hospital and was a founding member of the Ringwood East CWA in 1949. She traveled extensively and there are many diary notes of these trips included in the history.Transparent front cover and buff coloured back cover, black spiral binding contains 38 pages of printed notes and photos, some hand written amendments. Printed 25-Sep-1998. +Additional Keywords: Horman, GwenLife and times of Gwen Horman -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Ticket Warrnambool Family History Group
... and family history. It holds a seminar each year, both as a fund... year, both as a fund-raising exercise and as a means ...This is a ticket for admission to the Warrnambool Family History Group Seminar held at the Hammond Centre, Christ Church, Warrnambool on Saturday 16th May 2015. The Warrnambool Family History Group was established in 1980 for those interested in genealogy and family history. It holds a seminar each year, both as a fund-raising exercise and as a means of disseminating information on the latest developments in researching and recording family history. This ticket was issued to W.F.H.G. member, Barbara McLeod.This ticket is of minor interest as an example of the activities of the Warrnambool Family History GroupThis is a small buff-coloured ticket for admission to the Warrnambool Family History Group Seminar in 2105. It has black printed material on one side with the ticket number recorded in black biro. ‘Warrnambool Family History Group, Admission Ticket, Family History Seminar, Saturday, 16th May 2015, Hammond Centre, Christ Church, Ticket no 5, Price $25 ($20 for members)’warrnambool family history group, hammond centre, christ church, warrnambool -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Posters - "Tawonga Remembers" x 7, 2016
... involved sport, social get togethers eg. dances, fund raising, CWA..., social get togethers eg. dances, fund raising, CWA etc ...The town of Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley surrounded by farmland. It is adjacent to Mt Beauty (built from 1946), an SECV town built for the workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme which was being constructed from 1911 to 1961. Tawonga consisted of essential amenities including a store, school, Butter factory, sporting facilities, post office, hall and hotel. Activities involved sport, social get togethers eg. dances, fund raising, CWA etc.The posters are a collection of historical photos, documentation and information regarding the history of the town of Tawonga, which is the centre of a farming community in the Kiewa Valley. Posters framed with thin black plastic strip, covered by glass. Each one has a title re 'Tawonga Remembers' and includes print and photos. 1. Tawonga Bowling Club 1953 includes 5 B&W photos on black background. 2. Bogong Hotel 4 B&W photos on black background. 3. Bogong Hotel 1970s - 2011 3 B&W photos and 3 coloured photos on black background 4. Tawonga Butter Factory 3 B&W photos on sepia background. 5. Tawonga Store 2 B&W photos on black background. 6. Post Office 3 B&W photos and 1 coloured photo on sepia background. 7. Debutante Balls held in the Hall 2 B&W photos on sepia background.tawonga, photos of early tawonga, kiewa valley, tawonga remembers -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Governor of Victoria, 31/08/1970
... of Legacy. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising... envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos ...A photo of Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor General of Victoria being shown a Legacy Club Melbourne Honour Roll. Perhaps it was used for promotion as the Governor of Victoria is the patron of Legacy. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run by WO2 Mike Hoffman (some are items 00433 to 00438, 01413 and 01414).A record of relationship with the Governor of Victoria.Black and white photo of the Governor looking at an Honour Roll.Stamped 31 Aug 1970 in purple ink. Stamped Copyright The Age in blue ink.fundraising, governor of victoria, patron, rohan delacombe -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, Lucky Envelopes Instant Bingo dispenser, 1970s
... During the 1970's RVIB conducted fund raising through...During the 1970's RVIB conducted fund raising through ...During the 1970's RVIB conducted fund raising through the use of Instant Bingo machines in Melbourne's pubs and clubs. For 20 cents per card, a Lucky Envelope would be provided and amounts from $1 (if all the numbers were green), $2 (gold), $5 (blue), $10 (grey) or $25 (red) could be won. Machines were emptied/refilled by RVIB volunteers and the profits gained were expended by the Institute for services to the blind. Wooden box with brown veneer and metal shutes for money inserted and tickets dispensed, with separate locks for doors in top for envelope restocking and base for money collection. royal victorian institute for the blind, fund raising