Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. This is to certify that Mrs. Eileen Kempster has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. Charles Bennett, President S. Hedger, Executive Director1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children and Adults St Kilda Road, Melbourne Patron: His Excellency The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B, C.M.G., D.S.O Patroness: Lady Brooks President: Dr Charles Bennett Vice-Presidents: G.H. Grimwade, Esq. G.E. Newton, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: Percy W. Briggs, Esq. Members of Board: Harold E. Brookes, Esq, JP C.L. Kimpton, Esq. Mrs C.H. Tutton W.H. Cowper, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq E.V. Willis, Esq. Leighton Irwin, Esq. F.F. Knight, Esq. Superintendent & Secretary: Stannus W. Hedger, M.B.E. Secretary: Kenneth R. Bunn Recreation, Industry, Education, Nurseryroyal victorian institute for the blind, eileen kempster, awards

Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, William Hughes was awarded a governorship in March 1949.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children and Adults St Kilda Road, Melbourne Patron: His Excellency The Governor General of Victoria, Major-General Sir Winston Dugan, G.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O Patroness: Lady Dugan President: C.L. Kimpton, Esq. Vice-Presidents: Chas. W. Bennett, Esq. M.R.C.S. (Eng), F.R.A.C.S., R. Ramsay, Esq Hon. Treasurer: Percy W. Briggs, Esq. Members of Board: Harold E. Brookes, Esq, JP Mrs C.H. Tutton G.E. Newton, Esq G.H. Grimwade, Esq. W.H. Cowper, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq E.V. Willis, Esq. Leighton Irwin, Esq. Superintendent & Secretary: Stannus W. Hedger, M.B.E. Recreation, Industry, Education, Nursery This is to certify that William Hughes Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. C.L. Kimpton President S. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryawards, royal victorian institute for the blind, william hughes

Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, E.E. (Edith Emma) Watson was awarded a governorship in 1935.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind St Kilda Road, Prahran Melbourne President: J.L. Carnegie, Esq. Vice-Presidents: L.F. Miller, Esq., P. Warford Mein, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: R.S. Couche, Esq. Members of Board: H.E. Brookes, Esq W.E. Cash, Esq, J.P. Dr W.B. Vance Cr. Baron Marks, J.P. W.C. Willmott, Esq., J.P. Cr. J. McD. Ellis, M.L.A. M.P. Mornane, Esq Geo. A. Maxwell, Esq., K.C., M.H.R. Superintendent & Secretary: S.W. Hedger Industry, Recreation, Education This is to certify that Mrs E.E. Watson has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. J. Lewis Carnegie President S. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryawards, royal victorian institute for the blind, edith emma watson

Black and white photograph of the Esplanade, showing three people in a rowing boat in the foreground, rustic timber jetty, buildings on main thoroughfare including Methodist Church and Maranui Guest House. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, waterfront, religion, boats and boating

"Waiting to meet the Boat". Cowes Post Office, corner Main Street and The Esplanade. A brick building with corrugated iron roof, two brick chimneys, a porch extending across front verandah, wooden posts, awning roof striped. Fencing across with free access above four steps. Ten figures on verandah and in front with hats, bags and jackets. Women with long skirts and dresses. In foreground a small fenced area.9 women and 1 man, elegantly dressed, standing outside a brick building with 2 verandahs. This is the first Cowes Post Office, on the corner of the Esplanade and Thompson Ave, Cowes.local history, photographs, buildings - historic, post office, black & white photograph, mary robb

Unknown.1 Pastel drawing in timber frame with gold edging on frame. Subject: drawn on a pale brown background a man and woman standing on a wooden bridge, another man in a boat on the water and another standing in the water. Trees in front of buildings in the background. .2 Pastel drawing in timber frame with gold edging on frame. Subject: 2 people in a boat , stone arched bridge and trees in front of tall buildings in the background .1 Signed at bottom right hand corner "Pollie Price"landscape, buildings

Downstream from bridge a steamer shown at the Bairnsdale wharf and Phoenix Foundry among wharf buildingsBlack and white photograph showing two rowing boats each containing three people, above Mitchell River bridge Bairnsdale Victoriabridges, waterways

Also small faded photograph of Yacht Club building 05429.1Black and white photograph of several boats moored and two sailing near first Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club building on Newlands Arm Paynesville Victoriaboats and boating, recreation

Black and white photograph of the Esplanade, showing buildings including Kiaora House, Heyfield Guesthouse, Kents Garage, and vacant blocks either side of Miss Bertha Hansen's guest house. Boats at jetty on edge of Cunninghame Arm. Kalimna escarpment in the distance background. Photo taken from the middle of the lake. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, retail trade, boats and boating, waterfront, jetties

This is one of Lakes Entrances oldest buildings, Alexander Murray built KiaOra House on this site in 1899 Sepia toned copy of postcard showing impression of A Murrays cash store on Esplanade, drawing shows buggy and pair of horses in front of store, woman in long gown on footpath, jetty and row boat on shoreline Lakes Entrance VictoriaAlexander Murray Commission Agent Wattle Bark and Hide Merchant Lakes Entrance Cunninghamebusinesses, vehicles, animals, jetties

Houses fronting Esplanade Lakes EntranceBlack and white postcard of western end of township showing front lake and buildings on Esplanade with boat on slipway left side of image, Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entranceboats and boating, waterways, gippsland lakes, houses

Broomes Federal Guest House jetty from Esplanarde to deeper water of Cunninghame Arm where fishing boat Eva and launch Maureen are moored. c919Black and white photograph of a postcard showing Broomes Federal Guest House. Three other buildings on Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoria 1919caccommodation, jetties, waterfront, guesthouses, boats and boating

Black and white photograph of a postcard of Broomes Federal Guest House showing the expansion of the business by adding the neighbouring building on Esplanade, two rowing boats moored at flimsy jetty opposite, Lakes Entrance Victoria c1915boats and boating, tourism, waterways, guesthouses, hotels, roads and streets

photographs showing view of town from across North Arm from western boat ramp east to Orme Street continued from 04216 number 04216.1 and 04216.2 size 10 x 15 cm|. Colour photograph of town from Kalimna Heights showing Hill 60 on Hummocks taken 1975 c printed from slide number 04216.3Colour photograph of western end of town taken from Kalimna Heights showing cars parked near western boat ramp and North Arm, hummocks and Bass Strait in distance, Lakes Entrance Victorialookouts, topography, buildings, islands

They are about to board a tourist launch in front lake. Buildings shown on Esplanade from Federal Hotel to Glenara Lakes Entrance Victoria. Faded black and white photograph showing about two dozen people on jetty . Also a black and white copy township, waterways, tourism, boats and boating, jetties

Colour photograph of wharf at Bullock Island showing oil rig supply vessel Lakes Tide and dredge Sandpiper at moorings Fishermans Coop building in background Thunderbird at New Works jetty in distance. Taken from dredge April Hamer Lakes Entrance Victoria 1989boats and boating, jetties, business, waterways

Fishing Club building entrance Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also black and white photograph of toilet block for Fishing Club boat ramp 1992 July number 04058.1 size 2.5 x 3 cm. Also black and white photograph of toilet block for Fishing Club boat ramp 1992 July number 04058.1 size 2.5 x 3 cmBlack and white photograph of Fishing Club building entrance Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also black and white photograph of toilet block for Fishing Club boat ramp 1992 July number 04058.1 size 2.5 x 3 cmrecreation, sports, fishing, clubs

Sign on river bank 'Boats to Let'Black and white photograph of substancial dwelling terraced gardens and out buildings on riverside, sign indicating boats for hire and five rowing boats on Mitchell River near Bairnsdale Victoriahouses, land settlement, rivers

Building moved from Esplanade Lakes Entrance 1970 c. Floor plan in binderColour photograph of family residence of Frank and Wendy Price of Ninety Mile Beach Caravan Park Lake Tyers Beach Victoriaboats and boating, tourism, caravan parks

Sepia toned postcard of two males rowing a boat off Cliffcrest jetty Harpers Bight. Steep wooded cliffs beside lake distant view of Jemmys Point Gippsland Lakes Victoriajetties, buildings, roads and streets

Group of seven helped clean up around the stone barge site at New Works Lakes Entrance Victoria Colour photo of international volunteers from Greencorp Conservation. Plus two colour photos of Beechers Holiday units where the volunteers stayedboats and boating, buildings, businesses, accommodation

BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. The gold era. View From The Geelong By. Geelong in 1857. Shows the Geelong buildings in the background and the many sailing ships on Geelong Bay as well as a row boat. Markings 49 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields