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Vision Australia
Document - Text, Getting a feel for the PM
Summary update of Centenary AppealCollection of articles featuring an image of Neil Maxwell feeling the waxen head of Prime Minister John Howard, during a visit to Madame Tussaud's exhibition. In some images, he is accompanied by Sandra Stevens, who is also feeling the head. One article is from an Association for the Blind newsletter, two pieces from the Age newspaper, and the rear page of an Association for the Blind publication.Collection of images and articles showing Neil Maxwell with the wax figure of PM John Howardnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, sandra stevens, madame tussaud's -
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Document - Text, Blind bowlers meet the challenge
Summary update of Centenary AppealArticle profiling Ron Jones, who played at the Jerilderie Bowls Club as part of a three day visit and season break up by the Victorian Blind Bowlers Association. Taking up bowling six years ago, he soon competed at the Australian Blind Bowling championships and was awarded the trophy for the most improved. The Bowling Association does not have its own grounds, so throughout the summer its 41 members played on greens all over Melbourne. The article includes a picture of Ron Jones about to release the ball and Jean Sullivan after releasing a bowl.1 photocopied newspaper article with two imagesnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowling association, ron jones -
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Letter - Text, Letter advising that a Medal of the Order of Australia consideration has been given to Neil Maxwell
Summary update of Centenary AppealLetter from Government House advising that Neil Maxwell is under consideration to be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, with pamphlet advising on the award and requiring his signature on an acceptance form for the award.A4 white page with Governor-General letterhead and 4 page pamphletnon-fictionneil maxwell, awards -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter advising that a Medal of the Order of Australia will be awarded to Neil Maxwell
Summary update of Centenary AppealLetter from Government House advising that Neil Maxwell will be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, congratulating him on this achievement and outlining the steps of his investiture.A4 white page with Governor-General letterheadnon-fictionneil maxwell, awards -
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Letter - Text, Paperwork advising on investiture ceremony for the Medal of the Order of Australia to Neil Maxwell
Summary update of Centenary AppealDetails of the investiture program sent to Neil Maxwell, who received a Member of the Order of Australia. This included an outline of awardees, paperwork required to attend the event and information on the details of the ceremony.A4 white page with Government House letterhead, 1 A4 page of advice on the ceremony, 2 entry cards to the event and the program of investitures taking placenon-fictionneil maxwell, awards -
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Letter - Text, Letters and cards sent to Neil Maxwell congratulating him on his Member of the Order of Australia award
Summary update of Centenary AppealLetters and cards sent to Neil Maxwell congratulating him on his Member of the Order of Australia award, including those from Premier Steve Bracks, MPs Peter Costello, Julie Bishop, Andrea Coote, David Davis, Johan Scheffer and Senators Ron Kemp and Kay Patterson.Various cards and letters sent to Neil Maxwell congratulating him on his awardnon-fictionneil maxwell, awards -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Peer Appreciation Week
Summary update of Centenary AppealLetter sent to Neil Maxwell during Peer Appreciation Week, acknowledging his role as Peer and involvement in the Peer Program.Letter on VAF letterhead from Jayne Gallonon-fictionneil maxwell, vision australia foundation -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letters from the Order of Australia Association to Neil Maxwell
Summary update of Centenary AppealThree letters sent to Neil Maxwell regarding his potential membership of the Order of Australia Association, and subsequent joining. Two letters from Diana Jones have handwritten notes, indicating her pleasure at his award and becoming an Association member.3 letters on The Order of Australia Association letterheadnon-fictionneil maxwell, order of australia association, diana jones -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Care for Blind's Welfare
Summary update of Centenary AppealBrief article on Neil Maxwell and his involvement with Vision Australia Foundation.1 newspaper article with black and white photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, vision australia foundation -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Vision Australia Certificate of Appreciation
Summary update of Centenary AppealCertificate presented to Neil Maxwell for his involvement in the Library Services Special Interest Group. These groups were created to allow clients to provide direct feedback on services.Certificate with Vision Australia logo and in print and braillenon-fictionneil maxwell, vision australia -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Janet Ramsay Wicking AM, 22 July 1920 - 29 July 1996
Summary update of Centenary AppealOrder of Service for the life of Janet Ramsay Wicking at St John's Church, Toorak.1 booklet of 8 cream coloured pagesnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, janet wicking -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, Peter Ryall Baker 1918-1997
Summary update of Centenary AppealOrder of Service and prayers offered in memory of Peter Baker, Victorian Blind Bowler's Association President and lifelong supporter of the Melbourne Football and Cricket clubs. Please note: missing second page of service through omission.8 pages with picture of Peter Baker on covernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, peter baker -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, History Making for the Visually Impaired
Summary update of Centenary AppealArticle on the creation of a Vision Impaired Guide to the Old Melbourne Gaol, launched by Dr Denis Napthine, Minister for Youth and Community Services. The guide was put together by the National Trust with the invaluable assistance of the Association for the Blind, who also provided a training program to Gaol staff. At the launch are pictured: Diana Gardiner, Marjorie West, Dr Denis Napthine, Neil Maxwell, Val Silverberg, Simon Molesworth and Carole Grace.1 page with black and white photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, national trust of victoria, marjorie west -
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Article - Text, Getting a Feel for Braille
Summary update of Centenary AppealArticle showing sighted staff members Esther Lalor and Alex Capporilli wearing blindfolds and goggles during their Braille lesson with Neil Maxwell.1 page with black and white photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, esther lalor, alex capporilli, braille -
Vision Australia
Booklet - Text, Vintage Steam Train
Summary update of Centenary AppealBrochure advertising a ride to and from Ballarat on a vintage steam train to raise funds for Talking Book Library relocation from South Yarra to Kooyong, and the Kelaston Day Centre. The Tilly Aston Fund was part of the Centenary Appeal, and it was hinted that the lady herself may appear.Brochure advertising ride to Ballarat to raise funds for Talking Book Librarynon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, fundraising -
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Newsletter - Text, CEO to Retire
Summary update of Centenary AppealNewsletter advising that VAF CEO John Cook has announced that he will retire on December 1, 2000.1 page with coloured photograph and headingsnon-fictionneil maxwell, vision australia foundation, john cook -
Vision Australia
Flyer - Text, Farewell to Paterson Hall 1928-1998
Summary update of Centenary Appeal"Reminisce as we get together to say goodbye to Paterson Hall and Day Centre. Listen to some of those who were there and share in the memories of times gone by. Look to the future." To commemorate Paterson Hall and all those who entertained, celebrated and enjoyed this special meeting place before it was demolished, a party was held on Friday 25th September 1998, as advertised by this flyer.1 yellow page with black writing and bordernon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, paterson hall, elizabeth maxwell -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Bowlers claim national title
Summary update of Centenary AppealMembers of the Victorian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Association won 13 medals at the recent championships held in Queensland. Initially beginning as a small self-help group at the Association for the Blind, the group of Ken Gunning, Gloria Pascoe, Bill Muller, Rose Del-ZMonaco, Sally Leighton, Bill Lovett, Athol Blain, Alma Box, Pat Gaze and Frank Bartoli came way with five gold, four silver and four bronze medals. Pictured is Sally Leighton on the green.1 white page with black writing and colour photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, sally leighton -
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Article - Text, Bronze medal for Blain
Summary update of Centenary AppealAthol Blain proudly holds his bronze medal won at the recent Blind Indoor Bias Bowls National Titles held in Brisbane. Finishing 3rd in the B2 Mens Singles division, despite the bowling mats in Queensland being six feet shorter than those used in Victoria.Photocopied page with black writing and black and white photographnon-fictionneil maxwell, association for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, athol blain -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Mind Your Head
Summary update of Centenary AppealNeil Maxwell holds one hand above his head, whilst the other holds a cane. "Mind your head" and "Hedging around: while they add value to homes, hedges are a nightmare" is written beneath the image. Taken from the Stonnington Leader, July 12th 2000.Colour photograph with two lines of textnon-fictionneil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell, orientation and mobility -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Guide to life
Summary update of Centenary AppealNeil Maxwell talks about his canes, how they are used, how he refused to get one earlier in life and the consequences (ie: a traffic accident) for not doing so. Published in the Progress Press, October 18, 1999.Colour photograph with article on Neil Maxwell and his canenon-fictionneil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell, orientation and mobility -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Neil Maxwell and Di Seybold
Summary update of Centenary AppealSmall image of Neil Maxwell and Di Seybold during an orientation and mobility session. Taken from an unknown publication.Small colour image of Neil Maxwell and Di Seyboldnon-fictionneil maxwell, orientation and mobility, di seybold -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Glenn Ferguson, Eyeing new premises
Summary update of Centenary AppealBrief article on the closure of the Newtown office, and opening of an office in Belmont by Vision Australia Foundation.Cut out newspaper article taken from Geelong Advertisernon-fictionvision australia foundation, anne johnson, heidi timberlake, myrtle barnes -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: April 10, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. April 10: Centenary of Federation parade and Justice & Liberty Ball – Marlene Trujillo, Self discovery programs – Lisa Paster and Julie Lazzaro. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
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Magazine - Text, The Sentinel, Autumn 1996 - an information update on the Association for the Blind Centenary Appeal
Summary update of Centenary AppealArticles relating to the Centenary Appeal held by the Association for the Blind. These include: Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett asking Victorians to support the appeal at the 100th birthday celebrations the AFB held at Melbourne Town Hall, a government grant of 1M to the appeal, current appeal total of 5M but still requiring 2.5M to fund new facilities to meet needs, the unveiling of the Tilly Aston Memorial Bell, support from the William Buckland Foundation and Ford Australia, interview with 100 year old client Ernie Stewart, launch of appeal to raise money for new facilities on the Mornington Peninsula was held at Cruden Farm, Bib Stillwell donated a car to help raise $100,000 to fund the movement of the Braille and Talking Book Library from South Yarra to Kooyong, Robert Clark Trust has donated to the redevelopment of Kelaston, and community volunteers raised $30K towards the rebuilding of Elanora.4 pages of printed materialnon-fictionassociation for the blind, fundraising, tilly aston, ernie stewart, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, 20 Year Service Pin Recipient's Directions
Summary update of Centenary AppealRun sheet of times and events that occurred during the ceremony to present service recognition pins at Government House. 1 page of printed materialnon-fictionassociation for the blind, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell, awards -
Vision Australia
Card - Text, Mount Pritchard and District Community Club Ltd - temporary membership card
Summary update of Centenary AppealCard used by Elizabeth Maxwell to gain entry into the Mount Pritchard and District Community Club for five days in July 1996. 1 paper card with image on rear and writing on frontnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell -
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Programme - Text, 100th Birthday Celebrations - Association for the Blind, 1995
Summary update of Centenary AppealInvitation and program for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to the 100th Birthday celebrations held at Melbourne Town Hall on Friday 8th December 1995. The MC was John Blackman, with the unveiling of the Tilly Aston Memorial bell, audio visual re-enactment of 100 years of achievements, birthday lantern procession by Carisbrook Primary School students, cutting of the birthday cake and speeches by Premier Kennett and other dignitaries on the occasion.1 paper cream coloured card with imagery on front and text inside, foldednon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, A History of the Guiding Light Square Dance Club, 1995
Summary update of Centenary AppealBrief history of the Guiding Light Square Dancing club, which began in April 1974 by Colin and Margaret Fox. Practice sessions were originally held in the Fox house but were soon moved to Kooyong and continued for 21 years. Social activities, such as pie nights, picnics and outings together, were held in between demonstrations, practice sessions and trips to other square dance clubs. A4 page typewritten on both sidesnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, guiding light square dance club -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, 'Around the world on blind faith' article by Caroline Van De Pol, 1995
Summary update of Centenary AppealNewspaper article about Maurice Gleeson and Marj Goodall, who undertook an overseas trip together after becoming acquainted through the Association of the Blind. 1 photocopied newspaper article from Herald Sun, 1 May 1995non-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, maurice gleeson, marj goodall, caroline van de pol