Minutes of the Queensland Society of Blind Citizens committee including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some events include: 25/1/1972 - approaching the Townsville branch to ask if any applications for assistance for cyclone damage have been received, no benefits be paid to relatives doing work for members, the payment of 20 cents a week to the Queensland Musical Literary and Self Aid Society for rent of building until the Qld Society of Blind Citizens is formed and incorporated. 24/9/1974 - due to increasing utilities an increase to hostel board from $17 to $21 per week for all residents in employment. 22/10/1974 - call for special general meeting concerning dissolution of QML SAS and transferring assets and liabilities to QSBC, free use by the Coo-ee Fishing Club of the downstairs hall on Fridays and send a 'notice to fence' to the adjoining property in Stephens Road, South Brisbane. 1 book with typed pages stuck inqueensland society of blind citizens, queensland musical literary and self aid society for the blind

Minutes of the Queensland Society of Blind Citizens committee including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some events include: 23/11/1971 - addition of committee's approval for the purchase of a house to be used as a men's hostel, 14/12/1971 - collector Donnelley to be advised to divorce his religious activities from his collections and the Executive Committee inspect a house in Gladstone Road for potential purchase.1 book with handwritten and typed pages stuck inqueensland society of blind citizens, queensland musical literary and self aid society for the blind

Used to raise both funds and awareness, this matchbooks were produced with colourful illustrations on the front (a lamp shining above the octagonal Braille Library building) and rear (a female brailling at home). Inside a message 'As a Thank-Offering for my sight I give this gift to the Honorary Treasurer, Braille Library, S.E.1', as well as matches printed alternately with 'Braille Library' and 'South Yarra'.1 book of red headed matchesThe Light That Never Fails Free Lending Library For The Blind, Commercial Rd, S. Yarra The Victorian Association of Braille Writers Braille is a series of tiny raised dots by which the blind can readfundraising, marketing

Letter 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

Letter 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

Details 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

Letters 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

Letter 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

Three 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

Order 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

Order 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

Article 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

Brochure 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

Newsletter 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

"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

Members 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

Athol 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

Neil 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

Neil 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

Small 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

Program showing songs and performers of the 1982 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, normie rowe, colette mann, gaye macfarlane, little river band, simon gallaher, john diedrich, robert colman, richard casey, joan carden, jim watsford, colin woods, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, blair edgar

Program showing songs and performers of the 1980 Carols by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, brian naylor, jim watsford, colin woods, david johnston, janet perkins, blair edgar, jill perryman, neil warren smith, keren minshull, jennifer murphy, normie rowe, james pegler, steven tandy, harold badger

Program showing songs and performers of the 1979 Carols by Candlelight, televised by GTV 9. 1 volume with colour illustrationsroyal victorian institute for the blind, carols by candlelight, brian naylor, jim watsford, colin woods, david johnston, blair edgar, harold badger, leslie miers, rolf harris, john farnham, paul meenie, linda george, thomas edmonds, markeeta little wolf, margaret nisbett, franciscus henri, kirri adams

Performers at the 1980 Carols by Candlelight performance.Col. photographs of the 1980 Carols by Candlelight performance81004-N, 81002-F, 81008-K, 81002-J, 81004-J, 81008-B, 81003-Jcarols by candlelight, jill perryman, jennifer murphy, keren minshull, steven tandy, james pegler, normie rowe, neil warren smith

Brian Naylor and (possibly MP Jeannette Patrick, Paul Meenie and Linda George, Margaret Nesbitt, Kirri Adams and Franciscus Henri at the 1979 Carols by Candlelight.Colour transparencies taken at Carols by Candlelightcarols by candlelight, brian naylor, paul meenie, linda george, margaret nisbett, kirri adams, franciscus henri

Program showing songs and performers of the 1983 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, jim watsford, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, philip gould, suzanne johnston, karen knowles, john lidgerwood, jackie love, colette mann, jackie trent, tony hatch, denis walter, australian children's choir, colin wood, brian naylor

Program showing songs and performers of the 1984 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, jim watsford, graeme lyall, david johnston, janet perkins, tony borg, denis walter, colin wood, brian naylor, geoff harvey, sue mikkelsen, stella axarlis, barry crocker, denise drysdale, colleen hewett, joan mcinnes, patrick mcmahon, polyphony, the shirt tales

Program showing songs and performers of the 1985 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, brian naylor, geoff harvey, edward (ted) hanlon, peter wynne, jacqui atanasovski-green, jon st peeters, donald cant, the cobbers, peter cupples, colleen hewett, kamahl, jackie love, ross skiffington, session singers, suzanne steele, special guest, norman banks

Program showing songs and performers of the 1986 Carols by Candlelight, televised by Channel 9.1 volume with colour illustrationscarols by candlelight, brian naylor, geoff harvey, edward (ted) hanlon, debbie byrne, barry crocker, john farnham, venetta fields, simon gallaher, alison jiear, david lemke, ricky may, national boys choir, marina prior, jackie trent, tony hatch

Carols by Candlelight is a Christmas concert held at the Sidney Myer Music bowl. Programs and candle holders were sold, and collections made during the event to raise money for the Austin Hospital and the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. 3KZ also recorded the concert, which was played on radio on Christmas Day with a phone number to ring to donate. Prior to the Carols program at 9pm, the performance was opened by the Melbourne Lord Mayer and the process of torchbearers (100 girls dressed in white flowing dresses walk slowly in time with the music to the stage) as a prelude to the event.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, austin hospital, margot sheridan, lawrence warner, royal victorian institute for the blind, gwen bowdler, johnny o'keefe, norman swain, bernard evans, philip gibbs, norman k mcleod, syd morgan, dr charles bennett, harold stokes