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Photograph - Image, Various Mirridong images, 1980's
Photographs taken of various activities that occurred at the Association for the Blind's nursing home in Bendigo - Mirridong. These include clients sitting outside (for possibly the opening of a new wing or a street parade), staff participating at a local fete, volunteers/staff playing games with residents, reading newspapers, receiving visitors and awards for gardening activities.8 B/W photographs of clients, staff and volunteers at Mirridongassociation for the blind, mirridong home (bendigo) -
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Photograph - Image, Matilda Aston author portrait in Weekly Times newspaper, October 1904
As well as being an activist, Tilly Aston was also a published author and wrote several books during her lifetime. In this scanned image, from The Weekly Times newspaper, she holds her hand to her face and wears a flounced blouse with a multi-strand pearl choker and a heavy bangle which appears from underneath a decorated cuff. Her hair is swept up in a top knot and a large black bow, turned sideways, rests upon her left side. The photograph was printed as part of an article on the 'Principle Prize Winners of Prahran Competitions'.Black and white scanned newspaper imageMiss Tilly Aston (1st original story)tilly aston, weekly times newspaper -
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Object, Time capsule 1868, 1868
In 1868, with the laying of the foundation stone, a time capsule was placed containing four newspapers of the day (Saturday 25 January, 1868 - The Age, The Argus, The Sun and The Telegraph: St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian), the first Annual report of the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind (1867), 11 coins from the Victorian regency and an illustration of the proposed building at St Kilda Road. In 1991, this time capsule was opened as part of 125 year celebrations. An undated note also describes a piece of parchment in the time capsule, which contained a list of names of committee members and relevant people involved in the construction of the building, such as Crouch & Wilson; however no image of this has been located.4 newspapers, 1868 circulating Commonwealth coins, 1867 Asylum and School for the Blind Annual Report and an illustration of the proposed building in St Kilda Road.royal victorian institute for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 4 (1979-81), 1979-1981
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 red covered notebook with newspaper cuttingswhite cane day -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 3 (1978-79), 1978-1979
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 red covered notebook with newspaper cuttingswhite cane day -
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Photograph - Image, Women's Hostel (Egremont) in Windsor newspaper cutting
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 -
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Photograph - Image, Blind war workers newspaper article
Four ladies sitting in a row all wearing glasses and knitting whilst Tilly Aston stands and the end assisting one of them. B/W copy of newspaper photographExpert knitter. Blind War Workers. Poetess has formed little band of blind women and girls who knit for Red Cross. Miss Aston assists, instructs. Experts describe work as of highest class. Blind are supplying fighting forces with socks and scarves.tilly aston, recreation -
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Document - Text, Rifle Club papers, 1966-2003
A collection of papers made by Betty Williamson for a presentation at RVIB, and includes newspaper articles as well as a potted history of the Club. In the 1960's, the RVIB approached engineer George Glover to produce equipment to allow blind people to shoot, based upon that made available at St Dunstan's Hospital in the UK. The rifle range opened in February 1966 at the rear of St Kilda Road with 30 members, and soon became involved in matches with sighted rifle clubs in the area. The club had many successful years, competing against teams from Canada and New Zealand in 1968, and had the support of ICIANZ which provided them with free munitions as well as teams to compete against. In 1977, George Glover passed away and some of the skills required for maintenance of the equipment was lost, however the club continued until the late 1980's/early 1990s.1 folder of papers and pennantsrvib rifle club, george glover -
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Document - Text, Blind Lawn Bowls papers
This collection of papers provides various information on blind bowls and the charity work undertaken by the Mentone Bowls club. In 1980, Clarrie Hoppitt attended a demonstration at his local club and was so impressed, that he offered his services to help teach blind people to play lawn bowls. This enthusiasm was shared by his wife Grace and together they travelled to Perth and other places to teach as outlined in both the newspaper article and Grace's recollection in this file. Grace's involvement in the 1981 World Blind Bowls Tournament held in Leicester is demonstrated in the programme, alongside the signatures that were collected from the players, coaches and helpers. Also included is a menu from the British Airways flight taken to the tournament, which was signed by the crew, and Clarrie Hoppitt's copy of 'To Teach a Blind Person to Play Bowls'. Additionally there is a photograph of Grace in her Australian team uniform, taken outside a house. in 1959, Albert Henry established the NABA (firstly in jest in response to a unfulfilling game of bowls, then as a charity organisation). All monies were to be directed to sick children, and the Blinded Babies fund received a good proportion of this. Over time the NABA raised $34, 683 during over 20 years of operation (1963-1982) and became a definable part of the Mentone Bowls club.Various loose papers including a newspaper article, 1981 World Blind Bowls Tournament programme, British Airways flight menu signed by the crew for the Blind Bowls team, a photograph and a history of the NABAmentone bowls club, clarrie hoppitt, grace hoppitt, royal blind society of new south wales, albert henry -
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Booklet - Text, Orbit: Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind staff newsletter, 1989-2000
The RVIB staff newsletter was produced to keep staff members informed of what was occuring around the RVIB. It contains articles on events, courses and individual staff members and volunteers, as well as reproductions of newspaper articles about RVIB, poems, artwork, jokes and stories from RVIB staff. Title was produced monthly, with the occasional bi-monthly issue, later reducing over time. 1 v. in various pagingsAlso subtitled: RVIB Staff newsletter and RVIB Staff news and viewsroyal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
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Booklet - Text, The RVIB Talking Newspaper newspaper, 1992-1998
To enhance communication between RVIB head office and the various talking newspaper sites around Victoria, a newsletter was established. Articles from on technical issues, information sessions, what newspapers were being recorded and profiles of clients were distributed to keep the group informed.1 v. (in various pagings)royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters -
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Photograph - Image, AFB Kelaston home photographs taken by Ballarat Courier
Local newspaper photographs taken at the Association for the Blind's Kelaston home in Ballarat. 044 - View of the Kelaston sign and grounds in Howitt Street. 045 - Mr Roy King presented with a plaque in honour of his service. 046 - L to R: Lynne Klien, two residents, Mona Dynon, Laurie Hay (day centre coordinator) upon the occasion of Laurie's retirement. 052 - L to R: Ruby Blake, Don Dunstan (manager of Kelaston) and another nursing home resident. 054 - L to R: unknown, Dianne Kerr, Bob de Little and a visitor look on in the craft room.5 x B/W photographs of Kelaston nursing homeassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat), dianne kerr -
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... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne ...Ballarat Courier (?) article on knitted donations for Chernobyl children from residents at the Kelaston Nursing Home and Day Centre.1 x newspaper articlekelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 18 (1946-1957), 1946-1957
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...News stories including fundraising events. 1 folder with newspaper cuttingsVarious articles from 1946 to 1957association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 19 (1967-1971), 1967-1971
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...News stories from fundraising events including The Guiding Light Appeal. 1 folder with newspaper cuttingsVarious articles from 1967 - 1971association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 20 (1957-1968), 1957-1968
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...News stories including fundraising events and from the blind and low vision community.1 folder with newspaper cuttingsVarious articles from 1957-1968association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 21 (1985-1986), 1985-1986
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...News stories including fundraising events and from the blind and low vision community.1 folder with newspaper cuttingsVarious articles from 24/8/1985 - 22/2/1986association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 22 (1986), 1986
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...News stories including fundraising events and from the blind and low vision community.1 folder with newspaper cuttingsVarious articles from 19/2/1986 - 11/12/1986association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 23 (1986), 1986
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...News stories including fundraising events and from the blind and low vision community.1 folder with newspaper cuttingsVarious articles from 10/12/1986 - 18/9/1987association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clipping scrapbooks (x 7), 1974-1990
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles about Kelaston and how their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created from local and regional newspapers.2 red woollen animal scrapbooks with newspaper cuttings (July 1974-Dec 1986, Dec 1986-May 1993) 3 Australian animals scrapbooks with newspaper cuttings (1979-1981, 1981-1983, 1983-1987) 2 yellow kittens with children scrapbooks with newspaper cuttings (1987-1989, 1990)kelaston home (ballarat), association for the blind -
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Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: September 12, 2000
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. September 12: Talking Newspaper Service – Sheelagh Belton and Pat Williams (volunteer reader), the pathway to work – Robyn McKenzie and Andrea Sherry. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
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Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: January 1, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. January 1: New Year recreational programs – Chris Headland, Talking Newspaper Service – Sheelagh Belton, Information and Referral Unit – Janet Cronin, Library look at books – Marcus Stacey. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 5 (1971-1972), 1971-1972
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 blue covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsGuiding light press cuttings (written on spine)association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 6 (1972-1973), 1972-1973
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects.1 green covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 7 (1969-1970, 1974-1976), 1969-1970, 1974-1976
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. Three loose pages containing articles from 1969-70 are included at the front, whilst at the back are loose 1976 clippings that have not been pasted in.1 brown covered folder with newspaper cuttingsPress clippinsassociation for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 8 (1974), 1974
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 blue covered notebook with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 9 (1974-1975), 1974-1975
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 folder with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 10 (1974 Guiding Light Appeal), 1974
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...News stories on the AFB's Guiding Light Appeal.1 folder with newspaper cuttingsGuidling light appeal 1974association for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 11 (1975-1976), 1975-1976
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 green notebook with newspaper cuttingsassociation for the blind -
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Text, Newspaper clippings 12 (1976-1978), 1976-1978
... Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Text ...To keep current with media articles on how vision impaired people, blindness organisations and their activities were reported in the press, books of newspaper cuttings were created. News stories were taken from local, regional and national papers covering a variety subjects. 1 red notebook with newspaper cuttingsPress clippings book from March 1976, March 1976-February 78association for the blind