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Text, RVIB Echuca Auxiliary, 1932 - 2002
The Echuca RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 2, 1932. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1967 until 1995. 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. Also included are newspaper clippings, correspondence, to and from RVIB head office, letters of donations, letters advising of the passing of Auxiliary members. The 60 year history of Echuca Blind Auxiliary had been written by past president Anne Kopp. A survey from RVIB head office reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. The Auxiliary's Christmas stocking started in 1968 and had been their main money raiser for many years, the traders of Echuca had supplied the goods. Rowena McKindlay, past President was named Echuca's 'Citizen of the Year'. Due to the lack of numbers, an enthusiatic but aging membership and the difficulty to gain new members in the country area the Auxiliary went into recess from 1962 and reformed in 1967 then disbanded in 2002.3 minute books -- various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Berwick Auxiliary papers, 1932 - 2001
The Berwick RVIB Auxiliary was formed on June 12, 1932. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1974 until 2001. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-191, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1995. A proposal was made to close down the Auxiliary at the November 2001 meeting.3 minute books -- various loose papers -- banking records and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Functional object - Object, Clarke and Smith talking book machine with tapete
In 1965 the Clarke & Smith Talking Book Cassette Cartridge made it's debut at the Olympia Show. Popularly known as a 'tapete', it weighed considerably less than the earlier book cassette cartridges and allowed for up to 6 tracks (13 hours recording time) to be played.Clarke and Smith talking book cassette cartridge player consisting of plastic rectangular case with buttons for navigational controls, light green front and top of machine and darker green on sides, power cord and 5 buttons. Also includes tapete "Words for murder perhaps" by Edward Candy and ready by Stanley Pritchard.Clarke & Smith Track change Play -- Off Volume Phones This equipment remains the property of the Braille & Talking Book Library, 31-51 Commercial Road, South Yarra, 3141. Phone: (03) 267 6022 Dyna Tape labels: J21075 Play Rewindaudio equipment, clarke and smith -
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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 -
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Photograph - Image, Frank Knox crossing a busy road with Lori Lerner watching his cane technique, 1986
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 -
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Photograph - Image, Errol Ingram teaching cane use to Jackie Renton
Rehabilitation teacher Jackie Renton being show how to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram.B/W photograph of woman using cane with man lifting it slightlyRehabilitation teacher Jackie Renton being show how to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram. Royal Blind Society.royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, jackie renton, errol ingram -
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Photograph - Image, Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an instructor, 1967
RBS client Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an RBS O&M instructor.Black and white photograph of man holding white cane guided by instructor1/68049 Mobility training - 1967royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, zelko mikulic -
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Photograph - Image, Man assists blindfolded woman down stairs
A man assists a blindfolded person to use a white cane to descend a staircase. This was (and is) a common activity that blindness agencies undertook with sighted staff, to demonstrate (or to practice how to demonstrate) mobility devices.B/W photograph of blindfolded person using a white caneMobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
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Photograph - Image, Man using an ultrasonic torch at William Street, 1968
An ultrasonic torch sends out a high frequency beam that bounces off items in it's path and sends back signals to an ear piece worn by the user. A change in sound indicates the nearness of an object, and it was (at the time) thought to be a possible replacement for white canes in the future. In this image, a man descends steps at the William Street building of RBS, using the torch to guide him.B/W photograph of man using torch6/68049 Ultrasonic torch being used at the Royal Blind Society.royal blind society of new south wales, orientation and mobility -
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Photograph - Image, Kevin Stapleton and Wally Urgacz using their white canes, 1969
RBS client Kevin Stapleton uses a white cane as he descends church steps, crosses a road and walks along the footpath. Another RBS client, Wally Urgacz, walks behind Kevin as he crosses the road in the Sydney CBD. Wally Urgacz steps off the Bondi Beach bus and up a flight of stone stairs using his Hoover long cane, under the purview of Margaret Rihr.5 x B/W photographs of men using a white caneMobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day, kevin stapleton, wally urgacz, margaret rihr -
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Photograph - Image, Navigating the Archibald Fountation, 1970?
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 -
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Photograph - Image, Mrs Walker and Mrs Mealing, May 1968
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 -
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Photograph - Image, Historical footrace
An image from a footrace that was held for blind individuals, using ropes as guide lines. Competitors held cloths to prevent their hands from the friction as they navigated the course without canes or a guide. Copy of a sepia toned photograph of footrace trackroyal blind society of nsw, recreation -
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Photograph - Image, Joyce Evans demonstrates the ultrasonic guide at St George Girls High School, March 1970
Joyce Evans demonstrates the ultrasonic guide at St George Girls High School in March 1970.B/W photograph of woman surrounded by schoolgirlsSt George Leader Mobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, joyce evans, st george's girls high school -
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Photograph - Image, Two high school children using canes to embark and disembark a bus, May 1970
Two high school children use white canes on a mockup of a bus at the Royal Blind Society.B/W photograph of school children using white canesMay 1970 Mobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, orientation and mobility -
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Photograph - Image, Man using a Hoover cane to descend the stairs, 1968
An older man uses a Hoover (long) cane to descend a wooden stairway.B/W photograph of man using white cane on wooden stairway3/68049 Mobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
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Photograph - Image, Man walking down steps using white cane
Two trouser legs and soft pair of leather shoes descend steps, along with a white cane.B/W photograph of man walking down steps with white caneSkills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles 5A inset into Pic 5 CJ 481/C/4royald blind society of nsw, white cane day -
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Photograph - Image, Man undertaking orientation and mobility session with his cane, 1990?
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 -
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Photograph - Image, Ettore Cipellone with RBS Northern Region Team Leader Bill Casey
Ettore Cipellone with RBS Northern Region Team Leader Bill Casey.B/W photograph of man holding a white cane and using a sighted guideroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day, ettore cipellone, bill casey -
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Photograph - Image, Rob McQuillan using a long cane with Lynne Gorrie, 1989
Rehabilitation teacher Lynn Gorrie with RBS employee Rob McQuillan in the stairways of RBS Enfield.B/W photograph of man ascending stairs with white caneRehabilitation teacher Lynn Gorrie showing Rob McQuillan how to use the long cane effectively.royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, lynne gorrie, rob mcquillan -
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Photograph - Image, Interviewing skills with trainees
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 -
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Photograph - Image, Jack Chamberlain reading a tactile map of Sydney with Val Hickey, 1970?
Jack Chamberlain (P.R.O.) feeling a relief map of Sydney's CBD, with Val Hickey (Publicity Officer).2 x B/W photographs of man looking at transit map4/70414 and 6/70414royal blind society of nsw, jack chamberlain, val hickey, maps -
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Photograph - Image, Mitchell Street Theater rehearsal
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 -
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Photograph - Image, Ron Goodwin reading a map of Wynyard train station, 1969?
Ron Goodwin reads a tactile map of Wynyard Railway Station in Sydney's CBD. The map was made at the Sydney Tesol College with wood working machinery and painting/decorating sections. In front of Ron sits a ultrasonic torch.B/W photograph of man looking at relief map of Wynyard Station14/69051 Ann. Report Orientation - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, ron goodwin, maps -
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Photograph - Image, Using a 3D map of Sydney
A blind man feels model buildings on a relief map of the Sydney CBD whilst two others look on. B/W photograph of blind man using relief mapLearning layout of City of Sydney by raised map Orientation - historical RBS XIroyal blind society of nsw, maps -
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Photograph - Image, Ron Bruce reading Sydney Train map, 1971?
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 -
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Text, RVIB Mooroopna Auxiliary, 1932-2001
The Mooroopna RVIB Auxiliary formed on August 19, 1932. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1971 to 2001. 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 decision was made due to lack of members that the Auxiliary be disbanded at the July 23, 2001 meeting after 70 years of service.3 minute books and 3 treasurers books --Mooroopna Blind Auxiliary banner-- banking records--various loose papers and lettersroyal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, RVIB Frankston Auxiliary, 1929 - 2011
The Frankston RVIB Auxiliary formed on August 9, 1929 by Mrs Duke. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1983 until 2011. 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. 4 minute books -- banking records--various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Administrative record - Text, RVIB Geelong Auxiliary papers, 1933 - [1998?]
The Geelong RVIB Auxiliary was formed on February 13, 1933 by Mr Birtchnell. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1944 until 1998. It was noted in correspondence that Geelong and surrounds had been the most outstanding financial contributor to RVIB's revenue. Collections from the Geelong community had provided high donations every year. The Geelong Auxiliary posted 301 pounds on their first return in 1934, easily topping any of the other 200 auxiliaries in the state at that time. The Annual Report from July 31, 1995 noted that with regret due to health reasons and the passing of many members The Geelong RVIB Auxiliary had no option but to go into recess. The certificate reads: Centenary Certificate of Appreciation presented to Geelong Auxiliary for outstanding service. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind babies, children and adults. (Signed by) President (Charles Bennett) Executive Director (F.G. Turley).5 minute books -- 2 accounts books -- 1 book of newspaper clippings --various loose papers and letters -- 1 certificate of appreciation Certificate: white paper with light turquoise thick border and gold and blue thin borders. The RVIB official seal is at the base of the right hand side and a coloured image of the RVIB logo, with the words 'Centenary year 100 1866/1966' in the bottom left corner.royal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries -
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Text, RVIB Geelong West Auxiliary, 1933 - 1995
The Geelong West RVIB Auxiliary was formed on August 23, 1979. This small collection of papers includes correspondence to and from the RVIB head office and records of donations and receipts. Various loose papers and lettersroyal victorian institute for the blind