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Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPhoto, Photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960s
... Photo of wheelchair basketballers...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia. This photo is related to item no. 00080 in this collection, which contains an anomaly - in 00080, the middle wheelchair athlete is listed as "A. ...Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960s....Photo of wheelchair basketballers Photo ...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia. This photo is related to item no. 00080 in this collection, which contains an anomaly - in 00080, the middle wheelchair athlete is listed as "A. Yeomans", whereas here he is listed as "Ron Hepburn".Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960s.Reverse of the photo lists the photo subjects as follows: Butch Schmidt Kevin Coombs Ron Hepburn Robin Lucas Fred Martinwheelchair basketball, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, austin hospital, kevin coombs, ron hepburn, fred martin, robin lucas, butch schmidt -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPhoto, Photo of wheelchair basketballers at Austin Hospital, 1960s, 1960s
... Photo of wheelchair basketballers at Austin Hospital, 1960s...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia. This photo is related to item no. 00079 in this collection, which contains an anomaly - in 00079, the middle wheelchair athlete is listed as "Ron Hepburn", whereas here he is listed as "A. ...Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960s....Yeomans". wheelchair basketball wheelchair sport disabled sports austin hospital Butch Schmidt Kevin Coombs Robin Lucas A. ...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia. This photo is related to item no. 00079 in this collection, which contains an anomaly - in 00079, the middle wheelchair athlete is listed as "Ron Hepburn", whereas here he is listed as "A. Yeomans".Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960s.Reverse of the photo lists the photo subjects as follows: R. Schmid, K/C, A. Yeomans, R. Lucas, F. Martin, Standing: Harrow Morgan, Physio.wheelchair basketball, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, austin hospital, butch schmidt, kevin coombs, robin lucas, a. yeomans, fred martin, ron hepburn -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaFilm - DVD, 2012 National Wheelchair Rugby final
... 2012 National Wheelchair Rugby final...This DVD features the gold medal match from the 2012 National Wheelchair Rugby League season. The game was between the Gold Coast Titans and South Australia Sharks. ...2012 National Wheelchair Rugby final...The game was played at the Sydney Olympic Sports Centre. sydney olympic sports centre gold coast titans south australia sharks wheelchair rugby national wheelchair rugby league 2012 National Wheelchair Rugby final DVD in case 2012 National Wheelchair Rugby final Film DVD ...This DVD features the gold medal match from the 2012 National Wheelchair Rugby League season. The game was between the Gold Coast Titans and South Australia Sharks. The game was played at the Sydney Olympic Sports Centre.DVD in case2012 National Wheelchair Rugby finalsydney olympic sports centre, gold coast titans, south australia sharks, wheelchair rugby, national wheelchair rugby league -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPhotograph, Photograph of wheelchair basketball, Austin Hospital, 1960s, 1960s
... Photograph of wheelchair basketball, Austin Hospital, 1960s...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia....Black and white photo of wheelchair basketball at the Austin Hospital in the 1960s....The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia. Austin Hospital wheelchair sport disabled sports Paravics Sports Club wheelchair basketball The reverse of the photo contains the text (written in pencil), "Austin Hospital B'Ball Court". ...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia.Black and white photo of wheelchair basketball at the Austin Hospital in the 1960s.The reverse of the photo contains the text (written in pencil), "Austin Hospital B'Ball Court".austin hospital, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, paravics sports club, wheelchair basketball -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Doreen Falk with lady in wheelchair
... Doreen Falk with lady in wheelchair...Doreen Falk, a volunteer guide at Vision Australia, leans down towards an elderly woman in a wheelchair, who is wearing headphones. In the background, various men stand and look to the right, most likely at an official function....1 colour photograph of woman leaning down to woman in wheelchair...Association for the Blind Doreen Falk 1 colour photograph of woman leaning down to woman in wheelchair Doreen Falk with lady in wheelchair Photograph Image ...Doreen Falk, a volunteer guide at Vision Australia, leans down towards an elderly woman in a wheelchair, who is wearing headphones. In the background, various men stand and look to the right, most likely at an official function.1 colour photograph of woman leaning down to woman in wheelchairassociation for the blind, doreen falk -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Film - DVD, 2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League finals, 2011
... 2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League finals...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2011 season of the National Wheelchair Rugby League. The DVD features the game for 3rd/4th place, between the South Australia Sharks and Gold Coast Titans. ...2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League Finals...T These games were played in Adelaide. south australia sharks gold coast titans victoria thunder new south wales gladiators wheelchair rugby darryl wingard national wheelchair rugby league djuro sen george hucks 2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League Finals DVD Inside case. 2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League finals Film DVD Gondwana Productions ...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2011 season of the National Wheelchair Rugby League. The DVD features the game for 3rd/4th place, between the South Australia Sharks and Gold Coast Titans. Following this game is the championship game played between Victoria Thunder and New South Wales Gladiators. T These games were played in Adelaide.DVD Inside case.2011 National Wheelchair Rugby League Finalssouth australia sharks, gold coast titans, victoria thunder, new south wales gladiators, wheelchair rugby, darryl wingard, national wheelchair rugby league, djuro sen, george hucks -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
DVD, 2011 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals, 21/09/2011
... 2011 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2011 season of the National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Queensland Spinning Bullets and Sydney University Wheelkings. ...2011 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals...These games were played in Brisbane. don perriman djuro sen national wheelchair basketball league wheelchair basketball sydney university wheelkings perth wheelcats wollongong rollerhawks queensland spinning bullets 2011 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals DVD inside case 2011 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals DVD Gondwana Productions ...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2011 season of the National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Queensland Spinning Bullets and Sydney University Wheelkings. Following this game is the full recording of the championship game played between Perth Wheelcats and Wollongong Rollerhawks. These games were played in Brisbane.DVD inside case2011 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finalsdon perriman, djuro sen, national wheelchair basketball league, wheelchair basketball, sydney university wheelkings, perth wheelcats, wollongong rollerhawks, queensland spinning bullets -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaDVD, 2012 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Finals, 26/06/2012
... 2012 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Finals...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2012 season of the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the second half of the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Western Stars and Sydney University Flames. ...2012 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Finals...These games were played at Dandenong Stadium in Victoria. wheelchair basketball dandenong rangers sydney university flames western stars sydney bears women's wheelchair basketball women's national wheelchair basketball league djuro sen 2012 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Finals DVD inside case. 2012 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Finals DVD Gondwana Productions ...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2012 season of the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the second half of the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Western Stars and Sydney University Flames. Following this game is the full recording of the championship game played between Dandenong Rangers and Sydney Bears. These games were played at Dandenong Stadium in Victoria.DVD inside case.2012 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball Finalswheelchair basketball, dandenong rangers, sydney university flames, western stars, sydney bears, women's wheelchair basketball, women's national wheelchair basketball league, djuro sen -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
DVD, 2012 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals, 20/06/2012
... 2012 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2012 season of the National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Sydney University Wheelkings and Dandenong Rangers. ...2012 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals...These games were played in Shellharbour on the New South Wales south coast. djuro sen national wheelchair basketball league wheelchair basketball sydney university wheelkings perth wheelcats wollongong rollerhawks dandenong rangers dylan alcott 2012 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals DVD inside case 2012 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finals DVD Lacework Productions Gondwana Productions ...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2012 season of the National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Sydney University Wheelkings and Dandenong Rangers. Following this game is the full recording of the championship game played between Perth Wheelcats and Wollongong Rollerhawks. These games were played in Shellharbour on the New South Wales south coast.DVD inside case2012 National Wheelchair Basketball League Finalsdjuro sen, national wheelchair basketball league, wheelchair basketball, sydney university wheelkings, perth wheelcats, wollongong rollerhawks, dandenong rangers, dylan alcott -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPhotograph and label, Photograph of wheelchair athletes 1960, 1960
... Photograph of wheelchair athletes 1960...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia....Black and white photo of wheelchair athletes at the Austin Hospital in 1960, along with a label attached naming those in the photograph....Photograph of wheelchair athletes 1960 Photograph and label ...The Austin Hospital in Melbourne established a Spinal Injuries Unit in 1957, and soon after helped pioneer the development of wheelchair sports in Australia.Black and white photo of wheelchair athletes at the Austin Hospital in 1960, along with a label attached naming those in the photograph.The label attached to the photo has the following: Balcony W*d (Ward?) 17 Austin 1960. Left to right: Kevin Coombs, Ron Hepburn, Fred Martin, Robin Luas, Graeme Philp, Brian Bird, Gordon Burch. The reverse of the photo contains the same text (written in pen), except with Graeme Philp written as Graeme "Phillp".kevin coombs, ron hepburn, fred martin, robin lucas, graeme philp, brian bird, gordon burch, austin hospital, wheelchair sport, disabled sports -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
DVD, 2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League finals, 25/09/2011
... 2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League finals...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2011 season of the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the second half of the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Perth Western Stars and North Sydney Bears. ...2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League finals...These games were played at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre in New South Wales. women's national wheelchair basketball league djuro sen north sydney indoor sports centre wheelchair basketball gerry hewson perth western stars north sydney bears victoria dandenong rangers sydney university flames dandenong rangers 2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League finals DVD in case 2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League finals DVD Gondwana Productions ...The DVD features footage from two matches from the 2011 season of the Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League. The DVD features extended highlights from the second half of the game for 3rd/4th place, between the Perth Western Stars and North Sydney Bears. Following this game is the full recording of the championship game played between Victoria Dandenong Rangers and Sydney University Flames. These games were played at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre in New South Wales.DVD in case2011 Women's National Wheelchair Basketball League finalswomen's national wheelchair basketball league, djuro sen, north sydney indoor sports centre, wheelchair basketball, gerry hewson, perth western stars, north sydney bears, victoria dandenong rangers, sydney university flames, dandenong rangers -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPremiership ladder, Ladder, best and fairest, leading scorers for 1967 Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Association competition, 03/09/1967
... Ladder, best and fairest, leading scorers for 1967 Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Association competition...Foldout sheet (four panels) containing the competition ladder, best and fairest, and leading scorers details for the 1967 Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Association competition....Apart from the ladder, best and fairest, leading scorers for 1967 Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Association competition, the sheet also includes a handwritten (in blue pen) note: Note: Basketball Match against St Kilda Football Club. ...disabled sports wheelchair basketball wheelchair sport Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Association St Kilda Football Club Ivan Watts R. ...Foldout sheet (four panels) containing the competition ladder, best and fairest, and leading scorers details for the 1967 Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Association competition.Apart from the ladder, best and fairest, leading scorers for 1967 Victorian Wheelchair Basketball Association competition, the sheet also includes a handwritten (in blue pen) note: Note: Basketball Match against St Kilda Football Club. See ticket attached. PLEASE BE THERE.disabled sports, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair sport, victorian wheelchair basketball association, st kilda football club, ivan watts, r. howard, bruno moretti, graeme ball, kevin coombs, j. wood, m. wilson, bryan tudor, i. resojovic, r. thornton, b. scilley, r. mcintyre, paravics sports club -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyWheelchair
... Wheelchair......wheelchair...After WWII demand for wheelchairs increased. The original wheelchairs were driven by the patient's hands pushing the wheels. ...After WWII demand for wheelchairs increased. The original wheelchairs were driven by the patient's hands pushing the wheels. ...After WWII demand for wheelchairs increased. The original wheelchairs were driven by the patient's hands pushing the wheels. Later a motor was added. Then the motor and battery were built into the chair under the seat. This was followed by developments in ergonomics (comfort), controls, comfort and performance.See KVHS 1796, KVHS 1797Used by Wilma Davies, a Kiewa Valley resident, who suffered from polio from the early 1950s.2 large wheels - The outer wheel is steel and the inner is rubber with metal spokes attached. The foot plates are of ribbed steel. The ribbed seat is blue made of thick canvas as is the back of the chair. Some plastic has been glued on the back. The arm rests are also covered with old torn plastic. There is a metal stick on the side used to brake the chair by being pulled enabling it to touch the wheel and slow it down or stop it from turning."Sibbing / Melbourne" on the foot platespolio, wheelchair, pandemic -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPatch, National Wheelchair Basketball Association patch
... National Wheelchair Basketball Association patch...Navy blue embroidered logo of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (stylised wheelchair basketball athlete), and navy blue embroidered National Wheelchair Basketball Association on white background....Navy blue embroidered logo of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (stylised wheelchair basketball athlete), and navy blue embroidered National Wheelchair Basketball Association on white background. ...Round clothing patch.Navy blue embroidered logo of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (stylised wheelchair basketball athlete), and navy blue embroidered National Wheelchair Basketball Association on white background. -
Stawell Historical Society IncFurniture - Realia, Wheelchair Belonging to Bobby Mitchell of Deep Lead c1930
... Wheelchair Belonging to Bobby Mitchell of Deep Lead c1930...Wood and Iron Wheelchair...Medical Wood and Iron Wheelchair Wheelchair Belonging to Bobby Mitchell of Deep Lead c1930 Furniture Realia ...Used by Bobby Mitchell of Thermadale Rd Deep Lead who was born with curvature of the spine. Deaf and mute from birth and later blind, he died age 23 in 1946. Son of Joseph Mitchell and Rachel (ne Flavell). Donated on behalf of Joseph Laurence Mitchell and family Stawell formerly of Thermadale Rd Deep Lead.Wood and Iron Wheelchairmedical -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia, Hand operated Wheelchair belonging to Mr Johnny Ridge
... Hand operated Wheelchair belonging to Mr Johnny Ridge...3 Wheeled Wheelchair...Health Disability 3 Wheeled Wheelchair Hand operated Wheelchair belonging to Mr Johnny Ridge Realia ...Believed to have been manufactured in 1944. Had two controls, the chain driven winding handle to propel him forward and a lever which operated the rear steering wheel for direction. Jonny was severely physically disabled, but that did not stop him from getting out and about. Jonny was born in 1911 and passed away in 1989 in the Stawell Hospital.3 Wheeled Wheelchairhealth, disability -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPhoto, Photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960, 1960
... Photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960...Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960....wheelchair basketball wheelchair sport disabled sports robin lucas fred martin ron hepburn bruno moretti Gordon Burch A. ...Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers, 1960.Reverse of the photo lists (in pen) the photo subjects as follows: B. Moretti, G. Burch, A Roberts, F. Martin, R. Lucas, L Murphy (with ball) R. Hepburnwheelchair basketball, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, robin lucas, fred martin, ron hepburn, bruno moretti, gordon burch, a. roberts, les murphy -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaLapel badge, VII World Wheelchair Games - Paralympics UK 1984 badge
... VII World Wheelchair Games - Paralympics UK 1984 badge...VII WORLD WHEELCHAIR GAMES PARALYMPICS UK 1984...VII WORLD WHEELCHAIR GAMES PARALYMPICS UK 1984 Round lapel badge VII World Wheelchair Games - Paralympics UK 1984 badge Lapel badge ...Round lapel badgeVII WORLD WHEELCHAIR GAMES PARALYMPICS UK 1984 -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaLapel pin, Victorian wheelchair sport lapel pin
... Victorian wheelchair sport lapel pin...Gold wheelchair and letter V on top of dark teal background....Unclear as to which Victorian disabled sports organisation this pin represents. Gold wheelchair and letter V on top of dark teal background. ...Unclear as to which Victorian disabled sports organisation this pin represents.Small lapel badge in the shape of the state of VictoriaGold wheelchair and letter V on top of dark teal background. -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPhoto, Photo of wheelchair basketballers Bruno Moretti and Robin Lucas, 1960s
... Photo of wheelchair basketballers Bruno Moretti and Robin Lucas...Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers Bruno Moretti and Robin Lucas....wheelchair basketball wheelchair sport disabled sports robin lucas bruno moretti Paravics Sports Club Reverse of the photo lists the photo subjects as follows: Bruno Moretti Robin Lucas Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers Bruno Moretti and Robin Lucas. ...Black and white photo of wheelchair basketballers Bruno Moretti and Robin Lucas.Reverse of the photo lists the photo subjects as follows: Bruno Moretti Robin Lucaswheelchair basketball, wheelchair sport, disabled sports, robin lucas, bruno moretti, paravics sports club -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaCorrespondance to Wheelchair Sports Victoria, unknown year, unknown
... Correspondance to Wheelchair Sports Victoria, unknown year...Single sheet of hotel stationery, from the National Convention Centre in Canberra, containing correspondence from an unidentified source to 'Shona', The note details a contribution of photographs that the unidentified author of the note donated to Wheelchair Sports Victoria..... - The B'ball one is the year the Aussie won at Stoke, ~1987 - Michael Norton winning at the 1986 National Wheelchair Games. (Big Photo) - Michael Green, John Barry & and Jarrod Mayer 1985 Nat. ...W'ch Games (unidentifiable signature) Single sheet of hotel stationery, from the National Convention Centre in Canberra, containing correspondence from an unidentified source to 'Shona', The note details a contribution of photographs that the unidentified author of the note donated to Wheelchair Sports Victoria. Correspondance to Wheelchair Sports Victoria, unknown year Correspondance to Wheelchair Sports Victoria, unknown year ...Single sheet of hotel stationery, from the National Convention Centre in Canberra, containing correspondence from an unidentified source to 'Shona', The note details a contribution of photographs that the unidentified author of the note donated to Wheelchair Sports Victoria.14/2 Hi Shona - recognise this paper!! I found these "antique" photographs, & since I'd heard WSV were setting up some historical records, I thought you might like them. - The four kids are the first Pacific School Games Team ~1986: Campbell Message, Bobby Dunn (I think), Andrew Power & Tamlyn Dunn with Cynthia Power. I think this was the 1st time the disabled kids were integrated into the team. - The B'ball one is the year the Aussie won at Stoke, ~1987 - Michael Norton winning at the 1986 National Wheelchair Games. (Big Photo) - Michael Green, John Barry & and Jarrod Mayer 1985 Nat. Jnr W'ch Games - John Lindsay, Ian Gainey 1988 Nat. W'ch Games (unidentifiable signature) -
Disability Sport & Recreation VictoriaPhoto, Nurse, wheelchair bound patient, and physio, 1960s
... Nurse, wheelchair bound patient, and physio...Black and white photo of Royal District Nursing Service nurse, wheelchair bound patient, and physio. ...Sutton 80 FERGUSON ST., WILLIAMSTOWN Telephone 397-6017 FOR REPRINT QUOTE NO Black and white photo of Royal District Nursing Service nurse, wheelchair bound patient, and physio. Nurse, wheelchair bound patient, and physio Photo Barry M. ...Black and white photo of Royal District Nursing Service nurse, wheelchair bound patient, and physio. Reverse of contains the handwritten text (in pecil): Physio Mr F Sanderson Patient R. Freeman Also included is the photo developer's mark: COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY Barry M. Sutton 80 FERGUSON ST., WILLIAMSTOWN Telephone 397-6017 FOR REPRINT QUOTE NOroyal district nursing service -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageWheelchair
... Wheelchair...Wheelchair made from wood cane, wicker, fitted metal wheels, hinged footrest. ...Rubber wheels are worn away. Wheelchair ...Wheelchair made from wood cane, wicker, fitted metal wheels, hinged footrest. Wicker is greying in places and footrest hinges are corroding. Rubber wheels are worn away.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Puffing Billy Railway52 NBH - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car for wheelchairs, 1983
... 52NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Coupled Length 31 feet 4 inches (9550 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Height 9 feet 2 inches (2794 mm) Weight 8 tons Capacity 24 passengers, or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers and 6 wheelchairs Number Built 2 In use 2 In 1981 the first of two extended NBHs with provision for wheelchair passengers (double door access and fold-up seats) was built, the second following in 1983. ...52 NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs made of wrought iron and timber...52NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Coupled Length 31 feet 4 inches (9550 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Height 9 feet 2 inches (2794 mm) Weight 8 tons Capacity 24 passengers, or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers and 6 wheelchairs Number Built 2 In use 2 In 1981 the first of two extended NBHs with provision for wheelchair passengers (double door access and fold-up seats) was built, the second following in 1983. ...52NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Coupled Length 31 feet 4 inches (9550 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Height 9 feet 2 inches (2794 mm) Weight 8 tons Capacity 24 passengers, or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers and 6 wheelchairs Number Built 2 In use 2 In 1981 the first of two extended NBHs with provision for wheelchair passengers (double door access and fold-up seats) was built, the second following in 1983. These were numbered 51 & 52 - a separate number series because of their length made them different from the other NBHs. May 2016 - In for repairs to the roofHistoric - Puffing Billy Railway Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Excursion Car specially built for Wheelchairs access52 NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs made of wrought iron and timber52NBHpuffing billy, pbr, rolling stock , 52 nbh, narrow gauge - passenger rolling stock: excursion car for wheelchair -
Puffing Billy Railway51 NBH - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car for wheelchairs, 1981
... 51 NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Coupled Length 31 feet 4 inches (9550 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Height 9 feet 2 inches (2794 mm) Weight 8 tons Capacity 24 passengers, or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers and 6 wheelchairs Number Built 2 In use 2 In 1981 the first of two extended NBHs with provision for wheelchair passengers (double door access and fold-up seats) was built, the second following in 1983. ...51 NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs made of wrought iron and timber ...51 NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Coupled Length 31 feet 4 inches (9550 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Height 9 feet 2 inches (2794 mm) Weight 8 tons Capacity 24 passengers, or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers and 6 wheelchairs Number Built 2 In use 2 In 1981 the first of two extended NBHs with provision for wheelchair passengers (double door access and fold-up seats) was built, the second following in 1983. ...51 NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Coupled Length 31 feet 4 inches (9550 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Height 9 feet 2 inches (2794 mm) Weight 8 tons Capacity 24 passengers, or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers and 6 wheelchairs Number Built 2 In use 2 In 1981 the first of two extended NBHs with provision for wheelchair passengers (double door access and fold-up seats) was built, the second following in 1983. These were numbered 51 & 52 - a separate number series because of their length made them different from the other NBHs. May 2016 - In for repairs to the roofHistoric - Puffing Billy Railway Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Excursion Car specially built for Wheelchairs access51 NBH - Excursion Car for wheelchairs - specially built for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry 24 passengers or 20 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, or 16 passengers & 6 wheelchairs made of wrought iron and timber 51NBH -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A. Murray Giles, Critical Design of Parameters in Assessing Wheelchair Design, 12/1981
... Critical Design of Parameters in Assessing Wheelchair Design...Critical Design of Parameters in Assessing Wheelchair Design Book A. Murray Giles ...Report presented for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education School of Engineering Graduate Diploma in Occupation Hazard Management. The supervisor was A.E. Samuel.viosh, health and safety, hazard management, occupational health and safety, wheelchair design, a.j. payne, a.e. samuel -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, View of Eltham Living and Learning Centre from wheelchair access pathway, 1995, 1995
... View of Eltham Living and Learning Centre from wheelchair access pathway, 1995...Kitchen on left; pavilion to the right eltham living and learning centre Colour photograph View of Eltham Living and Learning Centre from wheelchair access pathway, 1995 Photograph ...Kitchen on left; pavilion to the rightColour photographeltham living and learning centre -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, New Wheelchairs, 1994
... Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. ...Black and white photo of two wheelchair recipients at Legacy House....Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. ...Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. The article in the Answer newsletter mentions: 'The grant of $7,000 will greatly assist Legacy's programs by covering the cost of bus hire needed for the regular outings organised during the year and the wheelchairs will provide additional assistance allowing more Junior Legatees to participate in activities.' After the presentation the junior Legatees went to the cinema and 10 pin bowling. Every month Legacy's handicapped dependents were invited to go on outing for take part in recreational and educational activities. These programmes aimed to develop independence and thus lessen the need for reliance on others for simple routine functions. Once a year there is a two week camp this also gave the mothers some respite. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided for the handicapped dependents of the Legacy families.Black and white photo of two wheelchair recipients at Legacy House.junior legatee outing, donation, hdc, ddc -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, New Wheelchairs, 1994
... Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. ...Colour photo x 3 of two wheelchair recipients and the presentation at Legacy House....Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. ...Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. The article in the Answer newsletter mentions: 'The grant of $7,000 will greatly assist Legacy's programs by covering the cost of bus hire needed for the regular outings organised during the year and the wheelchairs will provide additional assistance allowing more Junior Legatees to participate in activities.' After the presentation the junior Legatees went to the cinema and 10 pin bowling. Every month Legacy's handicapped dependents were invited to go on outing for take part in recreational and educational activities. These programmes aimed to develop independence and thus lessen the need for reliance on others for simple routine functions. Once a year there is a two week camp this also gave the mothers some respite. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided for the handicapped dependents of the Legacy families.Colour photo x 3 of two wheelchair recipients and the presentation at Legacy House.junior legatee outing, donation, hdc, ddc -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper - Clipping, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria
... October 1987 local newspaper report on students' Social Service Week fundraising of $750 towards the cost of a wheelchair for Lionsbrae Elderly Citizens Hostel in Ringwood....Photo caption: Norwood High students Kristan Renkema, Andrew Strachan, Sonja Simunkovic and David Mendoza present a wheelchair to Mrs Doris Anderson....Photo caption: Norwood High students Kristan Renkema, Andrew Strachan, Sonja Simunkovic and David Mendoza present a wheelchair to Mrs Doris Anderson. October 1987 local newspaper report on students' Social Service Week fundraising of $750 towards the cost of a wheelchair for Lionsbrae Elderly Citizens Hostel in Ringwood. ...October 1987 local newspaper report on students' Social Service Week fundraising of $750 towards the cost of a wheelchair for Lionsbrae Elderly Citizens Hostel in Ringwood.Photo caption: Norwood High students Kristan Renkema, Andrew Strachan, Sonja Simunkovic and David Mendoza present a wheelchair to Mrs Doris Anderson.
