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, trained by Vera Hopton) 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, norman swain, philip gibbs, sir maurice nathan, syd morgan, vera hopton, norman k mcleod, cherbourg mission, dorothy baker

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, trained by Vera Hopton) 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, norman swain, philip gibbs, syd morgan, vera hopton, e. leo curtis, judy jacques, mrs curtis, charles scott, salvation army staff band

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, trained by Vera Hopton) as a prelude to the event. This was the first year donations would belong solely to the RVIB, rather than shared with the Austin Hospital.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, lawrence warner, royal victorian institute for the blind, gwen bowdler, e. leo curtis, mrs curtis, charles scott, jim hilcke, jim archer, margot sheridan, vera hopton, alan ball, william valentine morgan

Explanation and instruction on the setting out of braille volumes by E. Kell, Secretary of the Braille Writers Association of New South Wales. There are pencil markings on the fourth page.6 pages of typewritten notes with pencil markings on one pageroyal blind society of nsw, braille, braille writers association of new south wales

Contractions are used in Braille to allow reduce the amount of space that a word occupies on the page, whilst still maintaining the ease of reading. In list this, a series of words with their common contractions helps the reader to use them. For example: the word atone, in this list, would be spelt with an 'a' and 't', then the contraction for 'one' would be used. In some instances, two contractions are listed, which the reader identifies by the use of a slash between them. For example: demented is 'd' then 'e', then 'ment' and a second contraction of 'ed'. The origin of this list is unknown, however has been designated as the Braille and Talking Book Library.4 pages of typewritten words with contraction notesbraille, transcription

An unknown nursing home resident sits as she reads 'Stories for a Prince', outside in the shade. It is unknown where these images were taken, however assumed to be at Elanora.1 black and white photograph of older woman reading a bookelanora home (brighton), recreation, association for the blind

An unknown couple are outside the nursing home. A man holds a wooden handle, possibly a croquet mallet, while a female in a blue cardigan smiles as she looks on and holds his elbow. It is unknown where these images were taken, however assumed to be at Elanora.1 colour photograph of man holding wooden stick whilst female smiles and looks onelanora home (brighton), recreation, association for the blind

A woman perches on the edge of a chair as she fingerspells on the palm to an older, deaf-blind woman who is seated. In the second picture, an older female pulls a thread taut as she sits in front of a long table. It is unknown where these images were taken, however assumed to be at Elanora.2 black and white photographs of elderly female residentselanora home (brighton), recreation, association for the blind

Residents sit as various people speak with them or as they pat dogs. Jennifer Gibbons appears chatting with residents and sitting in a small group. The page has been cut in half.1 page of 36 negatives showing residentselanora home (brighton), jennifer gibbons, association for the blind

Three women sit around a table eating a warm lunch. Two of them are more viewable to camera. It is unknown where these images were taken, however assumed to be at Elanora in 1999 due to the processing imprint on the back (Hampton). Four strips of negatives include these images and others taken at that time.4 colour photographs of women eating a cooking lunch and 4 strips of negatives, some of other peopleelanora home (brighton), association for the blind

Professional portrait of unknown man wearing a pin striped suit, white shirt and tie. 1 B/W portrait of man in pin stripe suit, white shirt and tie26 2917 C.3association for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

An older man sits on the floor, his back resting against the wall where nearby a mural of koalas and a gum tree have been painted. On his right leg he holds a young possibly Aboriginal girl who smiles as she plays with a teddy bear and watches as he holds up other items. A blonde curly haired boy stands as he watches the man, whilst an older child sits as he plays with a rattle. There are 5 photos in this sequence, which takes place at an unknown location.5 B/W photographs of an older man who holds a young girl in his lapassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

In the intersection of corridors at a nursing home, three men navigate their way along. The first man has only his lower half and back showing but appears to be guiding his companions. The middle man, dressed in a jumper, shirt, pants and polished shoes walks to his outer left, possibly holding the elbow of the man in front of him. The last man, wearing a jacket, shirt, tie, pants and a pair of snazzy plaid slippers, lightly holds the edge of jumper of the man in front of him, who has turned the corner.1 B/W photograph of three men in a corridor at a nursing home26 2917 C1association for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

1. A woman sits a wheelchair as she watches to the right of camera. Her hands are poised in the air, as she waits to clap them together. 2. A man sits on the edge of a hospital bed and looks to camera. 3. Seated woman holds her fingers as she moves them, possibly during a therapy session. 4. Near the window looking towards a large bush, a woman fiddles with her beaded necklace. 5. A man sits on the edge of his made up bed, with a small television, cassette player and cassettes stacked in his bedside table. A family portrait hangs on the wall. 6. Sunlight warms a woman talking to another whilst seated. 6 B/W photographs of nursing home residentsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

An older woman sits on an outdoor chair, smiling to camera. She wears a cardigan and a floral dress.1 B/W photographs of older female sitting outsideassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Three older women sit in lounge chairs, along a wall covered with a trailing leaf design. On the right, the lady is dressed with a scarf and a rug on her lap as she feels something between her fingers. To the far left, a similar rug appears on the lap of a woman who is speaking to a visitor or possible staff member. In the middle, a lady sits with hands in her lap, looking directly towards the camera. This image was used for publicity purposes, as per the imprint on the back.1 B/W photographs of three older females sitting inside58/8 Association for the Blind 7 Mair Street Brighton Beach 3188 Please return to P.R. Departmentassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Mrs Laura Clarke, aged 103, sits upright in her nursing home bed for her photograph to be taken. She wears a robe with flowers over her nightgown, and has a ribbon in her hair. She was the oldest resident at Bendigo when this image was taken. 1 B/W photograph of older woman sitting upright in bedNo 5 5" wide Ticket No 4765 Clients Tooronga 120# Wanted Tuesday 19th 52 3/4% .12 1.10 association for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo), laura clarke

Female staff member smiles at an elderly female resident seated beside her, as they enjoy the sunny day. Believed to have been taken at Kelaston.1 colour photograph of two women sitting outside a buildingYellow post it note: F Caption Storyassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Miss Lucy Baldwin turned 100 years of age on December 2, 1992 whilst living at Kelaston.1 b/w photograph of Lucy Baldwin sitting in a chairMiss Lucy Baldwin 100 Years 2.12.92 Miss Lucy Baldwin, Kelaston Home Ballarat - 100 on 2/12/92 50% P2 (3)association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), lucy baldwin

Mrs Peggy Bateson, a Mirridong resident, with her great granddaughter Tina Howe and great great granddaughter Stephanie.1 b/w photograph of two woman and a babyMrs Peggy Bateson, Mirridong Home, Bendigo, with great great granddaughter Stephanie and great granddaughter, Mrs Tina Howe. L122a/B13 2440-90% P.2association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), peggy bateson, tina howe, stephanie howe

Kelaston manager Don Dunstan smiles towards camera, as he walks behind three women along a corridor.1 x B/W photograph of man and three women Ballarat No.2association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), don dunstan

A woman dressed in a white dress and pinafore, starched collar and cuffs and headscarf with veil. A black cross armband is worn on her left arm. Image was on display at Kelaston. Unfortunately the subject is unknown.1 sepia toned photograph of an unknown nurseassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Two residents of Mirridong sit near the windows looking towards a grassed area between buildings. 1 B/W photograph of elderly lady and man sit near the window at Mirridong.DF181 approx 1/3 sizeassociation for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo)

Two women approach to enter Mirridong, with assistance from four others. From the left, the first woman speaks as she places her hand around that of the second woman's grip on a wooden cane. The second woman wears dark glasses, and has both a female and male holding her right arm. The male in the middle also holds the hands of a fourth woman, who has her other hand held by a man holding an envelope and standing behind suitcases.1 B/W photograph of people entering KelastonCK72 1/3 size also head only women 1st and 3rd from leftassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat)

Laura Clarke, the oldest resident of Mirridong at 103, with Sister Dorothy Wild. Mrs Clarke rests in bed under a sheepskin blanket, with Sister Wild touching her shoulder and hand.1 B/W photograph of Laura Clarke and Sister Dorothy WildSister Dorothy Wild Mrs Laura Clarke 103 - 16th Dec 1968 E100 Photo No 9 3867 8th (?) x 18 Red 1.1.85association for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo), laura clarke

Two women sit on a red couch, one wearing a blue gray marle jumper (Dot Sharples) and the other a red top (Mary Annette).1 colour photograph and negative of two women sitting on a couchLeft to right: Elanora residents Dot Sharples and Mary Annetteassociation for the blind, dot sharples, mary annette, elanora home (brighton)

Charles Bradbury recollects his time in the Royal Navy, whilst relaxing at Elanora.1 b/w photograph of man in floral armchairCharles Bradbury, 75, tells stories of his naval days with the Royal Navy Oct 88 Lighter F2 1/2association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), charles bradbury

Photographs of Al Brennan taken for a story about him in the Autumn News bulletin. Mr Brennan sits smiling for the camera in a lounge chair at Elanora.3 b/w photograph of Al Brennan at ElanoraJ33/88 29.12.88 Al Brennan - Autumn News Human Int Storyassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), al brennan

Images of Mrs Bertha Cobbin, as she sits in bed on her 100th birthday.2 b/w photograph of Mrs Bertha Cobbin at ElanoraMrs Cobbin celebrates her 100 yearsassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), bertha cobbin

Image of Mrs Bertha Cobbin, as she sits in a chair on her 102nd birthday. A staff member kneels beside her.1 b/w photograph of Mrs Bertha Cobbin at ElanoraElanora 1985 A.R. photo 2association for the blind, elanora home (brighton), bertha cobbin