Articles from the annual report include: the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Henry Hedger for 57 years of service, 1413 blind people in NSW according to last census, a Special Appeal was launched with over 7000 pounds raised of the 20,000 pound target, the Women's Auxiliary holding a Pastel Ball to raise funds, the sad passing of home teacher (Alice) Ethel Campbell, the decision to make talking book discs free of charge, the opening of "The Haven" at Woollahra in Chester Street as a women's hostel, the gifting of a neon sign at the front of the Institution, Annual Picnic at Clifton Gardens and appointment of A.J. Harris as Superintendent and C.R. Rae as Home Teacher.1 printed booklet with illustrations in bound sydney industrial blind institution, annual report, herbert thompson, henry j. hedger, black and white committee, ethel campbell, , a.j. harris, c.r. rae

Articles in the annual report include: praise for Roy Kippax and A.J. Harris for their work and contribution to the success of the NSW War Blinded Welfare Committee, the response to a letter sent to the incoming Governor-General (the Duke of Gloucester), the compilation of a register of Blind Citizens of NSW, disappointment at not being able to improve or enlarge the property at Woollahra due to unsuccessful requests to the Commonwealth Government, the resignation of Matron Beaver after 8 years at the Haven due to ill health and the appointment of Matron McSwan to the position, continued success of workers in outside employment with only 4 people returning to the Institution, thanks to C H Martin for volunteering to assist in the placement of workers in outside industries, musicales were arranged in the library by Peggy Dunbar and Harold Williams, both a shortage of materials and a power strike has caused the workshop to shut down and workers to be sent home, the manufacture of Ship Fenders was added to our trades with orders from the Royal Australian Navy, Gordon Lavers is undertaking musical instruction at The Haven with two students Sylvia Barnett and Dorothy Falkiner progressing well, the 'Glow Worm' sessions, seeking advice of architects to modernise the William St building, the withdrawal of Ernest Scott as President but continuance on the committee, the appointment of Justice Maxwell as President and the retirement of City Collector W.H. Tuckwell who has worked for the Institution for 53 years.1 printed volume with black and white illustrationssydney industrial blind institution, annual report, roy kippax, a.j. harris, helen keller hostel, emily beaver, ch martin, peggy dunbar, harold williams, employment, sylvia barnett, dorothy falkiner, goodie reeve, 2gb, buildings, ernest scott, justice maxwell, wh tuckwell, auxiliaries

Articles in the annual report include: the official opening of the Helen Keller Hostel for Blind Women by the Governor General, the inauguration of a northern branch in Newcastle, improvements in the recreation area behind William Street, extension of 'diversional' (occupational) therapy department, formation of the Braille Writers of NSW, retirement of H.W. Thompson as Honorary Librarian - a position he has held for 40 years, Roy Kippax became Chief Librarian, the resignation of A.J. Harris as Superintendent, talking books were in constant demand for those not able to read embossed type, S.L. Kerry joined the Home Teaching department, the garden at the Helen Keller hostel was designed by F Walker from Woollahra Council with rare herbs donated by Charles Noake, a nursery has also been established at the hostel for blind babies and currently twins are being cared for by special staff, a pro-type scheme whereby blind children could attend kindergarten has been trialed and proven most successful, the 15 minute 'Glow Worm' session celebrated it's 11th birthday and continues to provide valuable airtime to the Institution with listeners able to donate sufficient monies to furnish a double bedroom at the hostel in a recent appeal, the workshops were in full production except during the six week coal strike however wages were continued to paid regardless of this, improvements to lighting, hot water systems, lockers and ovens were added to the workshops, and the playing area was levelled and re-grassed giving improved facilities for lunch time cricket.13 typewritten pages bound into a book of annual reportscorporation records, royal sydney industrial blind institution, helen keller hostel, cricket, roy kippax, herbert thompson, a.j. harris, f walker, charles noake, goodie reeve, braille writers association of new south wales, stuart kerry

Articles in the annual report include: members of Marcus Clark's Ex-Service Men's Association have dug trenches for air-raid shelters, thanks to the blind artists who performed at the Annual General meeting: soprano Nita Bowman, flautist W Kirkbride-Smith and accompanist Marcus Burkitt, the library now has over 18,000 volumes in Braille and Moon, the passing of L.E. Hudson who edited the Woman's Magazine for over 20 years, 441 Talking books (consisting of 5914 records), appointment of Superintendent A J Harris and Welfare Office Roy Kippax to the NSW War Blinded Welfare Committee, a thoughtful donation of 50 cigarettes to be distributed amongst the blind, the annual Picnic at Clifton Gardens with Alan Green winning the A Consett Stephen Cup, a change in time to 3.45pm for the Glow Worm sessions, and the sad death of R McDonald who read to blind workers during lunch hour for 37 years - the victim of an accident upon his return home from the Institution.1 printed volume with black and white illustrationsannual report, sydney industrial blind institution, nita bowman, marcus burkitt, w kirkbride-smith, a.j. harris, roy kippax, l e hudson, alan green, robert mcdonald, auxiliaries

"Otira" was built in 1887 for Mr. Henry Berry, owner of a large wholesale grocery business. In 1923, the property was acquired by the Methodist Church for use as a home mission training college. Students named from back row: Athol Wall, Peter Robson, Graeme Carr, Donald Forrest, Geoff Cummins, Justin Goodenham, Vera Williamson, Hilda Fisher, Lorraine Millgaard, Norman Dobson, Frank Meares, Bernard Buttery, Joseph Ween, L. McIntosh, Rev. H.G. Mackay, A.W. Pererick, R. Phelp, A.J. Pearce, G. Harris, A.K. SholtonB & W enlargement of photograph G12-4 showing a group of Otira students and tutors."Otira" students and staff 1959.athol wall, peter robson, graeme carr, donald forrest, geoff cummins, justin goodenham, vera williamson, hilda fisher, lorraine millgaard, norman dobson, frank meares, bernard buttery, joseph ween, l. mcintosh, rev. h.g. mackay, a.w. pererick, r. phelp, a.j. pearce, g. harris, a.k. sholton

"Otira" was built in 1887 for Mr. Henry Berry, owner of a large wholesale grocery business. In 1923, the property was acquired by the Methodist Church for use as a home mission training college. Students named from back row: Athol Wall, Peter Robson, Graeme Carr, Donald Forrest, Geoff Cummins, Justin Goodenham, Vera Williamson, Hilda Fisher, Lorraine Millgaard, Norman Dobson, Frank Meares, Bernard Buttery, Joseph Ween, L. McIntosh, Rev. H.G. Mackay, A.W. Pererick, R. Phelp, A.J. Pearce, G. Harris, A.K. SholtonB & W photograph showing a group of Otira students and tutors.athol wall, peter robson, graeme carr, donald forrest, geoff cummins, justin goodenham, vera williamson, hilda fisher, lorraine millgaard, norman dobson, frank meares, bernard buttery, joseph ween, l. mcintosh, rev. h.g. mackay, a.w. pererick, r. phelp, a.j. pearce, g. harris, a.k. sholton

Following World War One, the present Memorial Gates at the front of the Lara Recreation Reserve (opposite the service station), were erected and the names of 104 men and woman who enlisted from Lara Districts were added. Twenty four paid the supreme sacrifice. They were erected at a cost of £380 by Barklamb Brothers of Caulfield. His Excellency The Governor Lord Somers officially opened the gates on 22 December 1929. RSM Cadwell was in charge of the program. The ceremony involved a large gathering where Lord. Names on Gates of WW1 Veterans Listed below - Following World War One, the present Memorial Gates at the front of the Lara Recreation Reserve (opposite the service station), were erected and the names of 104 men and woman who enlisted from Lara and districts were added. Twenty Four paid the supreme sacrifice. His Excellency The Governor Lord Somers officially opened the gates. RSM Cadwell was in charge of the programme. Sommers inspected a guard of honour from the 23rd Battalion (City of Geelong Regiment). In addition to a parade of returned soldiers, music was provided by the Geelong City Band. Names on Gates of WW1 Veterans Listed below - Andserson W.A. Fry J.F. Mullins M. Bates J. * Gabrielson E. * McDonald H. Bates G. Gardiner H.A. McDonald G. Beggs J.S. Gibbons H. * McHarry E.J. Bennett E.J. (3755) Gibbons W. McEwan G. Beardsell T. Gibbons G. McIntyre J.L. (3421) Branch W.J. (3029) Grass E.J. (687) McIntyre J.W. (7049) Callaghan C. Grass C.H. McIntosh J. Carter W.J. Groves H. McKellar G. Cashmore J.A. Harris W. McLeod R. Cashmore F.J. Heal H. P. (1134) Nicholls J. Cashmore A.G. Heal F.W. (1135) Olive C.A. * Cashmore A.J. Heal E.L. (1133) Oliver D.H. Chirnside J.L. Heyward F.C. * Owens S.J. Clayton J.H. * Heyward W. O'Neill J. Connop J. * Hill E.J. * Parsons M. Connop E. * Howard H.L. (4138) Parker S. Collins F.H. * Inglis H. Perkins C.E. Collins R.B. * Izon C.E. Shannahan J. Collins H. James R. Spitty C. Collins A. Jenkins W. Steele J. Coogan M.T. * Jenkins H. Tayler R. Curle O. Kee H.K. Tayler W.H. (794) Duggan H.J. * Keneally J. Teesdale V.B. (5241) Duggan R. Kent G.G. Thomas D.H. Duggan T.M. Kortright J. Tregilas S. * Dunn W. Lodge J.A. * Trim A. Dodesmaide F. * Lodge G.L. * Tipping S. * Edols R.W. Lodge T.S. * Turnbull J.W. * Farrelly P. Miller P. * Walker H.D. Farrer R. * Minogue P. Watt W. Firth D.H. * Moodie E. Wembridge W.P. * Firth A.C. Morgan C.E. Sister McNaughton K. Foot M.T. Moroney L.F. (4088) Sister McIntosh S. Foot C.H. * The Supreme Sacrifice Sommers inspected a guard of honour from the 23rd Battalion (City of Geelong Regiment). In addition to a parade of returned soldiers, music was provided by the Geelong City Band. The Memorial Gates are of local heritage significance and are included as Heritage Overlays in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme,unveiled by the govenor Lord Somers on the 22 dec 1929. Read comments on bottom of photoComprising four square granite piers with central vehicular and flanking pedestrian metal gates.The gates commemorate the names of the 104 men and women of the Lara region who served in World War One.lara, memorial gate, ww1, world war 1, lara recreation reserve, lord somers, rsm cadwell, 1928, monument, 23rd battalion, city of geelong regiment, geelong city band

The Eltham District Gun Club (Clay Target) was established in 1948. The first meeting was held at the Shire Hall, 6th Sept 1948. Cr. F.V. Squire, J.P., President (crossed out and revised to A.J. Russell. W.R. Squire, Treasurer B.T. Taylor, Hon. Secretary Committee - C. Bade, H. Correll, J. Harris, C. Thorn, F. Jones, M. Squire Revisions noted in pencilc. bade, h. correll, j. harris, c. thorn, f. jones, m. squire, b.t. taylor, w.r. squire, cr. f.v. squire, eltham district gun club (clay target)

15 carat gold medallion with hanging loop attached at top with gold coloured link. On obverse: figure of a gold miner down on one knee panning for gold. Miner has red enamel shirt. Word "Bendigo" is engraved below the figure. Around the edge are the words 'Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition 1901 - 1902' Reverse side: laurel wreath around edge. Engraved in centre 'Awarded to Sir A.J. Peacock MLA' Below laurel wreath is a small rectangle with engraving '15c' Medallion donated to BHS from estate of George Harris, Axedale.personal effects, golden jubilee

The table and chairs once belonged to the Officers' Mess, 24th Battalion. From 1928 - 1936 the CO of the 24th Battalion was Lt Col S.G. Savige, DSO MC. It was during this time that the chairs were made and used for dining-in nights. During the a ceremony of remembrance, each officer stood behind a chair and called the name on its back as a mark of respect for those KIA during WW1. At the inaugural meeting of the Club, from which arose Melbourne Legacy, in September 1923, eight of the fourteen members had worn the colour patch of 24th Battalion.The connection to Savige and the fact that many of his officers from 24th Battalion became members of Melbourne Legacy. This table and its chairs were formally gifted to Melbourne Legacy on 9th May 1956 when the Legacy Club of Melbourne moved to Legacy House. They have been used since in the Board Room, now located on level 1, Legacy House, 293 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Two Legatees were responsible for fully refurbishing the table and chairs - Legatee Gordon Beith (Morrabbin Branch) and Legatee Ted McKenzie (Footscray/Sunshine Branch) Board Room Table - Clear varnished timber table with a two piece glass top Table legs are turned timber on wheels x 5. Two at each end and one in the centre. Chairs - Clear varnished timber with leather cushions x 20. Each chair has an engraved plaque with an officer's name from 24th Battalion. With the exception of one who died shortly after returning to Australia all were KIA in various battles during WW1. The 24th Battalion (the Kooyong Regiment) Robinson Road, Surrey Hills. Vic Names inscribed on each chair: Lt A.L. Bacon, 2Lt W.A. Baldie, Capt J.C.L. Biggsley, Lt P.S. Carne MSM, Lt J.B.N. Carvick MC, Lt J.R. Clarke, 2Lt F.M. Coffee, Lt P.G. Denton-Fethers, Lt W.S. Finlay, Capt J.H. Fletcher, Lt A.C. Fogarty, 2Lt A.G. Gilchrist, Lt J. Harris, Lt A.J. Kerr, Maj. C.E. Manning, Capt G.L. Maxfield MC, 2Lt H.L. Rhynehart, Capt W.H. Tatnall, 2Lt R.N. Thomas, Capt C.M. Williams MC furniture, 24th battalion