Four historical images of men important to the history of the Queensland Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution or the subsequent organisations it became.4 rows of B/W negativesqueensland industrial institute for the blind, queensland blind, deaf and dumb institution

Richard Sutcliffe played saxophone with the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Orchestra. He was the arranger for the Orchestra and would re-work popular tunes into Braille copies for the other members. He also performed on radio with his saxophone quintet.B/W image of a saxophone playerdick sutcliffe, rvib orchestra

In this scanned image, from the 1955 RVIB Annual Report, five blind saxophone players hold their instruments on a stage. L-R: Barry Palmer, Arthur Tyzack, Alan Campbell, Dick Sutcliffe (?), John Levercha. They won acclaim for their radio performances in 'Swallows Parade' and 'Floor Coverings Talent Hour,' and its recordings with the A.B.C., and performed in night clubs.B/W scan of saxophone quintetdick sutcliffe, barry palmer, arthur tyzack, alan campbell, john levercha

As part of the Carols by Candlelight program, performers were required to submit a photograph that could be used in the program. This image of Ross Skiffington was provided by his agency Famous Artists.B/W photograph of Ross SkiffingtonRoss Skiffington Famous Artists Tel: (03) 722 1344 Fax: (03) 722 1887carols by candlelight, ross skiffington

An image of the extension work done at Kelaston in 1983 for the development of a low vision clinic, and the temporary premises in Mair Street that was utilised whilst the Howitt Street building was unavailable.2 x B/W photographsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Construction site of the Low Vision Clinic at Kelaston.4 x B/W photographs1982association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

On June 1, 1986, snow fell in the grounds of Kelaston. A few residents put on their coats and enjoyed the snowy site. Ballarat 010 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Mrs Kath Grist, Matron, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders. Ballarat 033 - (L-R) Mr Balharrie, Miss Wells, Mr Elburn, Mrs Grist, Matron, Mrs Hill and Mrs Sanders.6 x B/W photographsJune 1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Playing lawn bowls at Kelaston.1 x B/W photographJune 1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Ladies from Learmonth organisations hand a cheque to Mr Derek Gardiner, chairman of the 1981 'Reach Out' appeal.1 x B/W photograph11981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Sir Henry Bolte and the audience at the opening of the day centre at Kelaston, the Association for the Blind's home in Ballarat.2 x B/W photographsassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), sir henry bolte

Portrait of John Wilson.B/W photograph of John Wilsonjohn wilson, association for the blind

Portrait of the Chairman of the Board of Directors J.H. Cockayne. Joining the Board in 1981, he rose to the position of Chairman in 1985 and retained this until the Library merged with the Association for the Blind in 1991.B/W photograph of J.H. Cockaynejohn cockayne, braille and talking book library

Portrait of Association for the Blind treasurer Graeme UptonB/W photograph of Graeme Uptonassociation for the blind, graeme upton

Faded photograph of John Cook, who later became the Chief Executive Officer for the AssociationB/W photograph of John Cookassociation for the blind, john cook

Portrait of John Cook, probably taken for the Association's annual reportB/W photographs of John Cookassociation for the blind, john cook

Portrait photos of John CookB/W photographs of John Cookassociation for the blind, john cook

Portrait image of one of the Carols by Candlelight organising committee for 1981. Blair Edgar was the Staging Advisor for the performance.B/W photograph of Blair Edgar23% Blair Edgar p11carols by candlelight, blair edgar

John Farnham singing on stage, possibly for inclusion in the 1986 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of John FarnhamJohn Farnhamcarols by candlelight, john farnham

Portrait of Collette Mann, most likely provided by her management for the Carols by Candlelight program, however it was not used.B/W photograph of Collette Manncarols by candlelight, colette mann

Portrait photograph of John Lidgerwood for inclusion in 1983 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of John Lidgerwoodcarols by candlelight, john lidgerwood

Portrait of Venetta Fields, supplied for inclusion in 1986 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Venetta Fieldscarols by candlelight, venetta fields

Portrait of Philip Gould, for inclusion in the 1983 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Philip Gouldcarols by candlelight, philip gould

Publicity photo of Karen Knowles, for inclusion in the 1983 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Karen KnowlesFable Karen Knowles Polygram recordscarols by candlelight, karen knowles

Portrait of singer Jackie Love, for inclusion in the 1983 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Jackie Love43/90carols by candlelight, jackie love

Denis Walter sits, possibly in the grounds of the RVIB facing St Kilda Road, strumming a guitar. Portrait taken for Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Denis Walter.carols by candlelight, denis walter

Portrait shot of Jill Perryman, supplied by her management company, for inclusion in the Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Jill Perryman30%carols by candlelight, jill perryman

Publicity portrait of Jennifer Murphy who performed at Carols by Candlelight in 1980.B/W photograph of Jennifer Murphy30% P.8carols by candlelight, jennifer murphy

Portrait photograph of Stella Axarlis, a soprano who performed at the 1981 Carols by Candlelight concert.B/W photograph of Stella Axalis30%, 509371D, 1981carols by candlelight, stella axarlis

Portrait photograph of Lindsay Thompson, acting Premier of Victoria, provided for inclusion in the 1981 program of Carols by Candlelight.B/W photograph of Lindsay Thompsoncarols by candlelight, lindsay thompson

Portrait of John Atwell for the 1982 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W portrait of John Atwell33%. Artgraf Studioscarols by candlelight, john atwell