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

Portrait of Tony Borg for 1981 Carols by Candlelight program, organising committee page. Mr Borg was the musical coordinator for the event.B/W photograph of Tony BorgTony Borg. 30%carols by candlelight, tony borg

Portrait photograph of Beeb Birtles most likely supplied for Carols by Candlelight program when the Little River Band appeared in 1982.B/W photograph of Beeb Birtles.beeb birtles, carols by candlelight

Musician Graeham Goble performs at an unknown event, possibly supplied for the Carols by Candlelight program when the Little River Band played in 1982.B/W photograph of Graham Goble.carols by candlelight, graeham goble

Portrait photograph of performer Denis Walter, supplied for the 1981 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W portrait of Denis Walter.carols by candlelight, denis walter

Photograph of singer Julie Anthony, supplied for the 1981 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Julie Anthony.exclusively on Wizard records & tapes (front right base)carols by candlelight, julie anthony

Portrait photograph of singer Julie Anthony, most likely supplied for inclusion into a Carols by Candlelight program.B/W portrait of Julie Anthonycarols by candlelight, julie anthony

Portrait photograph of performer Daryl Somers, supplied for inclusion in the 1981 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W photograph of Daryl Somerscarols by candlelight, daryl somers

The AFB were aware that accommodation options for blind people were limited and sought to open a hostel to assist with this.The first hostel opened in Lara Street, South Yarra but could not meet demand. In 1926, a suitable property 'Egremont' at 54 The Avenue, Windsor, came on the market. The price was £2650. Lack of funds to purchase seemed an insurmountable barrier. With assistance from the Trustees of the Edward Wilson Estate and the Felton Bequest a deposit of £650 was raised. In a huge step of faith the Committee took out a mortgage of £2000. The interest on the mortgage and its repayments weighed heavily on the Committee. The Avenue, as 'Egremont' was commonly termed, was also a seven roomed house. Mr Paterson and the Architect, Mr Parkes of Oakley and Parkes, immediately began planning an extension, fourteen single bedrooms were added. They were filled from the Waiting List. A Windsor Auxiliary was formed and worked to reduce the mortgage of £2000. An active programme of dances, card evenings, theatre nights and the like took place under the leadership of Mrs. Robertson. The Auxiliary also took an interest in the boarders, arranging entertainment and social activity. £1500. was still owed in 1930. Living side by side is no easy task for a group of people, and the Hostel meeting minute books are filled with stories of disputes over wireless sets, telephones, hot water bottles and wardrobes. In 1958, with rising costs and the growth of aged care centres, the Hostel was closed and the house sold to a succession of private buyers. In 2016 it still stands and has been refurbished as a guest house.B/W copy of newspaper photographThe hostel for blind women at 54 The Avenue, Windsor was established in 1926 to provide a place where sightless women may live together to their mutual advantage under proper and sympathetic supervision. The Windsor Hostel was sold in 1958. This building still stands today and has been refurbished.egremont, blind womens hostel, tilly aston

The Guiding Light Appeal was first launch in 1968 to raise money for building programs that the Association desperately required. Although the appeal target was reached, in 1974 it became clear that further funds were required to complete the work, and a second Guiding LIght Appeal was launched in May 1974. The Appeal chairman was Sir Henry Bolte and its target of $1million was slightly exceeded. 2 x B/W photographsBRI-P191.1 Personalities: Mr J.O. Wicking President of Association (right) With Sir Henry Bolte (L) & Sir Rohan Delacombe (Centre), Governor of Vic; at opening of Guiding Light Appeal 1974 Ticket no 3724 Client Abaus 120# Wanted Wed 18th Mounted as usual 52% Retouch scratches on photo, delete glass and cigarette from Bolteguiding light appeal, john wicking, sir henry bolte, sir rohan delacombe, association for the blind

Images of John Wicking at the Association's Christmas Party held at the Malvern Town Hall. In the first picture Mr Wicking reads from a prepared speech on the stage, with a Christmas model of a reindeer and sleigh behind him as well as seated people. In the second image John and Janet Wicking are talking to another couple in the foyer of the Malvern Town Hall, with the Gilbert/Montford war memorial in the background. The third image is of John Wicking and John Wilson, sitting side by side at long tables, talking to the people around them.3 x B/W photographsXMas Party 77 40A/3, 10, 15john wicking, janet wicking, john wilson, association for the blind

Three people stand in a kitchen. The gentleman on the left wears a white coat, the younger male in the middle wears a chefs jacket and checked pants, and holds a platter, whilst the older female at the right holds a certificate. A Cooking Apprentice award was given to a person employed at the Association for the Blind.1 x B/W photographassociation for the blind