Painting depicting an abstract composition of a prone male with blue pants and white shirt and the disembodied head of a female. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton April 1974'. clifton pugh, painting, abstract, assassination

Portrait of a middle aged man with dark hair wearing a pink shirt and black tie in a rainforest setting. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton March 63'.clifton pugh, painting, portrait, frank hodgkinson, landscape

Painting depicting a female nude with dark hair standing in a landscape with lake and three white trees. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton '63'.clifton pugh, painting, portrait, landscape, marlene, female nude

Portrait of a man with dark hair wearing a turtleneck jumper and blazer seated in front of a bookshelf with books. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton 1967'. Inscribed on reverse in chalk: upper left 'A24 Youngs', lower right 'Archibald 1967' and lower centre 'Clifton Pugh Hurstbridge Vic'. clifton pugh, painting, portrait, archibald prize, noel macainsh

Thick impasto painting depicting a bird's eye view of the city of Melbourne and the Yarra river.Signed and dated 'Eric Stewart 1962'. eric stewart, painting, landscape, melbourne, yarra river

Portrait of a seated woman with short red hair, black turtle neck and blue skirt with multiple figures in background. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton Feb 55'. Label on reverse: 'Lauraine Diggins/ Cat no. 29/ Portrait of Pat Tozer/ Oil on Particle board/ exhibited - The Antipodeans'.clifton pugh, painting, portrait, pat tozer

Oil pastel drawing depicting a reclining female nude with parrot. Signed and dated lower right 'Perceval '82'.john perceval, drawing, oil pastel, female nude, parrot

Red chalk line drawing of the head of a man with glasses. Inscribed in pencil lower left ' Clif Pugh by Bert Irvin'. Signed and dated in red chalk lower right 'Irvin '83'. bert irvin, drawing, conte, clifton pugh, portrait

On the front (rear) face of this metal firescreen is an image of the RVIB St Kilda Road building and front gardens, with the words 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' in curved lettering above the building. A name plate is attached by cord to the firescreen, which reads "In Memory Of M.N. Moylan Life Member Brighton Auxiliary". It is unknown whether the firescreen was made by blind metal workers, however it shows signs of use, quite possibly at the St Kilda Road building itself.Metal fire screen with etched image and attached plateRoyal Victorian Institute for the Blind In Memory of M.N. Moylan Life Member Brighton Auxiliaryroyal victorian institute for the blind, m.n. moylan

This folder is contained in a plastic slip-cover and labelled 'Harold Hugh Jeffrey'. The folder itself is padded and covered with a grey suede-like material, featuring a velcro tab to keep it closed, with gold-tipped corners and the emblem of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General embossed in gold on the front. It opens to reveal on the right a laminated certificate appointing Hugh Jeffrey as a member of the Order of Australia, signed by Bill Hayden. On the left side is a slip pocket containing four items, A booklet entitled A Guide to the Wearing of Insignia, a booklet entitled Order of Australia, a pamphlet entitled Order of Australia and a booklet entitled Commonwealth of Australia Gazette Special: The Order of Australia Insignia Ordinance. 1 plastic folder with 3 booklets and 1 investiture letterHarold Hugh Jeffreyhugh jeffrey, awards

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Small painting depicting horse and carriage with driver moving along a country road.Signed bottom centre Neville M Bunningart, artwork, to be framed, horse and carriage, neville bunning

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Small painting of figure on horse on a country road. Signed bottom right. Neville M Bunning.art, artwork, neville bunning, bunning, horse, stormy

Hermann Hans Rudolf (Henry) NOLTE (1900-1965) Born Albury, New South Wales Died Sydney, New South Wales Born Hermann Hans Rudolf Nolte he called himself Harry and signed his paintings Henri because of anti-German sentiment during the world wars. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed landscapeart, artwork, nolte, landscape, gumtree, hermann hans rudolf nolte, henry nolte, henri nolte, german artist

Creswick Road is in Ballarat.A painting of a landscape along Creswick Road, Ballarat by David Alexander. Gift of David Alexander, 2013Signed in ink lower left corner 'Along Creswick Road About 1965. D. Alexander'creswick road, ballarat, art, artist, david alexander, available

Sir Rohan Delacombe opens the new wing of Mirridong Nursing home, named in honour of long-time and tireless worker, Katharine Rose. Pictures show Sir Rohan meeting residents, addressing the crowd, unveiling the plaque, walking through the wing and signing the visitors book, accompanied by his wife, Mrs Delacombe, Katharine Rose and a man in military dress. The last image is of Katharine Rose addressing the crowd under the 'Mirridong Home for the Blind' sign.10 x Black and White photographs of people at the openingE.P Cameronassociation for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo), katharine (kitty) rose, sir rohan delacombe

Part of a display by the Queensland Blind Institution (?) as part of a exhibition. Neither the full name of the organisation nor the exhibition are known, however a sign on the opposite wall reads "Government Exhibit 1962". Cane chairs, an ironing board cover, coat hangers, a cane cot and a cane screen are viewable to the far right of the image. The remaining view is of an empty space awaiting exhibitors.1 x B/W photograph of exhibition spaceC2-4138 Reproduced by Photo Section, Survey Office, Dept. Public Lands, QLD.queensland industrial institute for the blind, fundraising

APH began producing it's own line of products to satisfy it's clients, outsourcing the manufacturer to overseas companies. This talking book machine, had an optional carry case, and dials to control tone, volume, speed, front buttons to record, rewind, forward, play, and stop tape. Playing both 2 and 4 track tapes, it also had Braille signs next to some of the buttons.Plastic rectangular light brown audio player with buttons for navigational controls, power cord, outlets for ear or head phones and black vinyl protective zip up cover Model no. 3-5194A.audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind

Certificate reads "Certificate of Appreciation: The President and Committee Members of the Victorian Dragon Boat Association gratefully acknowledge the support of the Association for the Blind in the staging of the 1998 Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival.." Signed by the President K. C. Ong, undated. Centered at the top of the page is a stylised logo of a Chinese dragon. 1 certificate of appreciation with dragon illustrationassociation for the blind, awards

Certificate reads "Certificate of Appreciation: May it be known that this certificate has been presented to members of the Association for the Blind Arthur Wilkins Day Centre, Essendon by Lions Club of Strathmore-Gladstone Park in appreciation of the invaluable services and cooperation extended." Signed by the President (illegible) and Secretary (illegible) on 30th November 1993. 1 certificate of appreciation from Lions Clubassociation for the blind, lions club

Certificate reads "Awarded to Association for the Blind Bicentennial River Run 1988. By the Australian Bicentennial Authority which was established to plan and coordinate a nationwide program of celebrations in 1988 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of permanent European settlement in Australia" Signed by the Chairman: Victoria Council (illegible) and Executive Director (illegible), dated 30th July 1987. All text on this certificate is located on the bottom half of the document. The top half is populated by a repeated stylised graphic of a map of Australia, in various shades of green and gold. There is also a gold version of the same logo, labelled with "Endorsed Bicentennial Activity" , situated above the official signatures. 1 certificate with Australia imageryassociation for the blind, awards

Certificates of honour awarded to Kelaston Day Centre Clients and Staff for their Outstanding Financial Support. Signed by the President Diana Jones and Secretary John Cook on 18th September 1991. Centered at the top of the page is the logo of the Association for the Blind. These certificates were provided to individuals, groups or organisations who made significant financial contributions to the Association. 2 certificates of honour with AFB logoassociation for the blind, awards

Certificate reads "Certificate of Appreciation: May it be known that this certificate has been presented to The George Vowell Centre by Karingal Lioness Club in appreciation of the invaluable services and cooperation extended." Signed by the President Stephanie Johnson and Secretary Patricia Goodwright on 20th December 1985. 1 certificate of appreciation with black writingassociation for the blind, george vowell centre (mt eliza)

Individual thank you letters were sent out to those who made a certain level of donation directly to the organistion. In this example, Mr C. Bruce Miller of 11 Moorakyne Street, Malvern is thanked for his donation of 5 pounds and 5 shillings and the letter is personally signed by J. W. Wilson in 1958 and 1961 respectively.2 letters to Mr C. Bruce Millerassociation for the blind, john wilson, fundraising

As financial and in-kind contributions began to increase, the Association utilised certificate templates to acknowledge and thank donors. In these examples, an estate for financial support to the low vision clinic/George Vowell Centre, an individual for his support during an appeal for Elanora and a bequest from a family. All certificates are hand-signed by the Chief Executive Officer/Appeal Chairman and President. Multiple A4 certificates of appreciationdorothy constance riegelhuth, wallace cameron, oriel j grattan, bird family, association for the blind, john cook, john moule, don argus, hermann muncheberg

Initially donations were thanked by individuals or via typed notes. The next step was the use of pre-printed certificates of honour, which could then have the donor's name hand-written or typed in. These examples are interesting as they show the use of the initial draft of the guiding light symbol, of a black outline flame and semi-circle on a white background, and the continuance of the circle, but in white on a black background. Light blue flowery motifs vertically fill the top left hand side and horizontally the bottom right hand side of the page. Signed by the President (unknown/John Wicking) and Secretary (John Wilson) they were presented to staff of the Association for their contribution of $11,000 for the Guiding Light Appeal in 1968, the staff of the Blind Citizens Community Centre for their $5000 contribution in 1974, and the staff of Mirridong for their $1500 contribution in 1974. A4 sized certificates with blue decoration and black and white AFB half circle logassociation for the blind, fundraising, john wicking

The Guiding Light symbol appears on the next issue of certificates from the Association, using the sphere and triangle shapes that would also become part of name badges and other items around the organisation. These certificates reflect the financial support of the Reach Out Appeal by the Mirridong Social Club in 1981 (signed by Kitty Rose and John Wilson), Elanora, Head Office and George Vowell Centre staff in recognition of their services to residents and blind members in 1982 (signed by John Wicking and John Wilson).A4 sized certificates with guiding light logoassociation for the blind, john wicking, john wilson, katharine (kitty) rose

To recognise outstanding contributions to the Institution, Life Governor certificates were awarded. Signed by the President and Manager/Secretary of the day, they were worded as follows: "Royal Victorian Institution for the Blind Life Governor. This is to certify that (blank) was this day appointed a Life Governor by the Board of Management." 28th August 1969 - signed by Charles Bennett and F.G. Turley Stanley Marsden Esq. 17th April 1975 - signed by E.J. Hanlon and E. Netson (?) Mrs Phyllis Marsden 20th November 1975 - signed by E.J. Hanlon and E. Netson (?) Mrs Lurleen C. Slaney John H. Weymouth, Esq Alan J. Murphy, Esq Mrs Phyllis Crook Christopher Williams Esq Dr. Alan Crook Adrienne N. Mursell November 19, 1981 - signed by E.J. Hanlon and E. Netson (?) Mrs Phyllis Wilson June 12, 1992 - signed by L. M. McCredie and Peter (?) Donald Gordon Boyle11 certificates with RVIB crest At the head of the page, a round circle with 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' in Gothic typescript, a red crown atop the circle and a red cross with four white stars divides the inside of the circle into four areas. A picture in with and black, against a blue background, rests in each of these quadrants and a banner with the words 'I will lead the blind by a way they know not' is centred in between them. The pictures are: a harp, a bee hive, an open book and a flag with the words 'A.D. 1867'.royal victorian institute for the blind, awards, stanley marsden, phyllis marsden, phyllis crook, alan crook, john weymouth, christopher williams, adrienne mursell, alan murphy, lurleen slaney, phyllis wilson, gordon boyle

Health Department regulations displayed at Brighton, as part of compliance. 2 cream coloured signs with black lettering attached to boardsassociation for the blind, signs