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Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 79th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1959), 1959
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Blind Bowling Club...William Street Blind Women's Bowling Club...Polly Thompson...Margaret Green...Ken Bunn...Australian National Council of and for the Blind...Light House Home...Alexis Albert Hostel...Gordon Lavers...Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...Articles in the annual report include: the RNIB approving the use of Clarke and Smith talking book players, appointment of Margaret Green as a social worker at Victor Maxwell House, the passing of Polly Thompson who visited the Society in 1949 with Helen Keller, the election of Justice Maxwell as the Chairman and re-appointment of Ken Bunn as Secretary to the Australian National Council for the Blind, the demolishing of 'Heathfield' due to disrepair and possible use as a Youth Hostel or Adjustment Centre for people who are newly blind, the opening of the Light House as a home for Aged Blind Women by NSW Governor Sir Eric Woodward, appointment of Freida Goon as manager of the Light House, update on Alexis Albert House, continued impact on decreased sales of workshop products, high demand for musicians trained or supported by the Society, music and singing lessons with Gordon Lavers, success of monthly concerts given at the Hall by various musicians, introduction of judo lessons, the cricket team led by Barry Ward played matches against the Queensland Blind Cricket Team at Wylie Park, indoor bowling clubs enjoyed both social and competitive matches with many members also joining the Balmain Blind Bowling Combination, the prized addition of a Braille duplicator to the library, listing of Transcribers, Pupil Subscribers (Transcribers), Voluntary Braille Instructors, Voluntary Car Drivers and Library Workers, Newcastle and Hunter River chairman W.M. ...Royal Blind Society of New South Wales Annual Report Victor Maxwell Kindergarten Justice Maxwell Helen Keller Hostel Library Braille Writers Association of New South Wales 2UW Goodie Reeve Black and White Committee Cricket NSW Blind Cricket NSW Blind Bowling Club William Street Blind Women's Bowling Club Polly Thompson Margaret Green Ken Bunn Australian National Council of and for the Blind Light House Home Alexis Albert Hostel Gordon Lavers Balmain Blind Bowling Combination W. ...Articles in the annual report include: the RNIB approving the use of Clarke and Smith talking book players, appointment of Margaret Green as a social worker at Victor Maxwell House, the passing of Polly Thompson who visited the Society in 1949 with Helen Keller, the election of Justice Maxwell as the Chairman and re-appointment of Ken Bunn as Secretary to the Australian National Council for the Blind, the demolishing of 'Heathfield' due to disrepair and possible use as a Youth Hostel or Adjustment Centre for people who are newly blind, the opening of the Light House as a home for Aged Blind Women by NSW Governor Sir Eric Woodward, appointment of Freida Goon as manager of the Light House, update on Alexis Albert House, continued impact on decreased sales of workshop products, high demand for musicians trained or supported by the Society, music and singing lessons with Gordon Lavers, success of monthly concerts given at the Hall by various musicians, introduction of judo lessons, the cricket team led by Barry Ward played matches against the Queensland Blind Cricket Team at Wylie Park, indoor bowling clubs enjoyed both social and competitive matches with many members also joining the Balmain Blind Bowling Combination, the prized addition of a Braille duplicator to the library, listing of Transcribers, Pupil Subscribers (Transcribers), Voluntary Braille Instructors, Voluntary Car Drivers and Library Workers, Newcastle and Hunter River chairman W.M. Cannington joining the Committee, a list of Prize Winners for the 1959 Royal Agricultural Show in the Handicrafts Section, the work undertaken by the fundraising auxiliaries including the Black and White Committee, the 2UW Blind Appeal and the 21st Birthday of the 'Glow Worm' radio show on 2GB.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, annual report, victor maxwell kindergarten, justice maxwell, helen keller hostel, library, braille writers association of new south wales, 2uw, goodie reeve, black and white committee, cricket, nsw blind cricket, nsw blind bowling club, william street blind women's bowling club, polly thompson, margaret green, ken bunn, australian national council of and for the blind, light house home, alexis albert hostel, gordon lavers, balmain blind bowling combination, w. cannington, 2gb, major general paul cullen, herbert thompson, h.f. benning, c d darvall, e t herford, phyllis burke, k. g hunter-kerr, freida goon, barry ward, sir eric woodward, hrh princess alexandra of kent, roy kippax, b button, w dunn, c j delaney, n allen, matron scott, marno parsons, charles jobson, billie sinclair, c green, john o'connor, donald debus, george herrmann, joyce herrmann, bert hussey, neville smart, john irvine, jacky myers, percy warner, frank lindburg, sir james bissett, c.r. rae, hal hennessey, w.a. davis, d ferrier, reginald camp, l maurer, joyce grenfell, googie withers, alexis albert, l hynes, phyllis shillito, bruce macleay, n kinnaird, billy matthews -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 93rd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1973), 1973
... Blind Women's Bowling Club...Lawrence McCredie...Edward (Ted) Hanlon...Kerrie Donovan...Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...Benning Gillian Bunning Hugh Hay Leith Myerson William Street Blind Women's Bowling Club Lawrence McCredie Edward (Ted) Hanlon Kerrie Donovan Balmain Blind Bowling Combination Cricket 1 volume of text and images 93rd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1973) Administrative record Text ...Articles in the annual report include: the expenses incurred due to increased client numbers and wages rises, the need and inability to sell the Woollahra (Helen Keller hostel) site, the success of the fledging Reference Library seen as a model for other organisations, Matron Scott (Victor Maxwell nursery) received an M.B.E., plans to develop 3 more day centres to add to the five already operating, operations undertaken in the workshop, continued demand for places at Alexis Albert and Lighthouse hostels, recognition through the renaming of 2UW Blind Appeal to the 2UW Lions Blind Appeal which has been run since 1952, blind bowlers looking forward to being on the green at Enfield, Cricket club looking forward to when tip in Mitchell St is filled in so that it can be made into a home ground, and the collaborative relationship had with other blindness related organisations.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records, john l waddy, alexis albert, mary lidbury, sandy robertson kindergarten, victor maxwell kindergarten, june gollan, max nisbett, terry kenaghan, h.f. benning, gillian bunning, hugh hay, leith myerson, william street blind women's bowling club, lawrence mccredie, edward (ted) hanlon, kerrie donovan, balmain blind bowling combination, cricket -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 89th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1970), 1970
... ...Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...Benning, presentation of a silver cigarette box to Roy Kippax for his 50th year of service, aim to move out of old William Street building by the second half of 1971, Mark IV Talking Book machine began to be circulated, first library advisory committee on book selection was convened, images of the Alexis Albert, Helen Keller and Lighthouse hostels, formation of Nepean, Lighthouse Younger Set, Ryde and Hornsby auxiliaries, the use of a swear jar by the 'Blind Club' of the Queensland Hotel (cnr Erskine & Kent St) to top up the RBS donation box, the various blind bowling and cricket clubs, the use of the Main Hall by the Boomerang Singers, and various volunteers who assist departments with their work. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales Alexis Albert Lady Albert Sandy Robertson Kindergarten Australian National Council of and for the Blind Balmain Blind Bowling Combination William Street Blind Women's Bowling Club Helen Keller Hostel Braille Writers Association H.F. ...Articles in the annual report include: the awarding of an O.B.E. to Vice President H.F. Benning, presentation of a silver cigarette box to Roy Kippax for his 50th year of service, aim to move out of old William Street building by the second half of 1971, Mark IV Talking Book machine began to be circulated, first library advisory committee on book selection was convened, images of the Alexis Albert, Helen Keller and Lighthouse hostels, formation of Nepean, Lighthouse Younger Set, Ryde and Hornsby auxiliaries, the use of a swear jar by the 'Blind Club' of the Queensland Hotel (cnr Erskine & Kent St) to top up the RBS donation box, the various blind bowling and cricket clubs, the use of the Main Hall by the Boomerang Singers, and various volunteers who assist departments with their work.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, alexis albert, lady albert, sandy robertson kindergarten, australian national council of and for the blind, balmain blind bowling combination, william street blind women's bowling club, helen keller hostel, braille writers association, h.f. benning, r.w. alkin, roy kippax, victor maxwell kindergarten, w.a. davis, k. bruce, lighthouse hostel, alexis albert hostel, r wellsmore, h.c. standen, ray watson, paul cullen, ian burnet, nola dekyvere, alan wotherspoon, ron frazer, annual report, cricket -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 98th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1978), 1978
... Blind Women's Bowling Club...Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...Cannington Films Lee Smith Matt Ponsonby Ray Hunter Joan Ledermann Mitchell Street Theatre Max Nisbett Vivian Hargrove Australian National Council of and for the Blind Braille Writers Association of New South Wales Blind Sporting Association William Street Blind Women's Bowling Club Balmain Blind Bowling Combination 1 volume of text and images 98th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1978) Administrative record Text ...An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: the handing over from former President Sir Alexis Albert to Paul Cullen, the implementation of Project 5000 (increasing C77 Talking Book Machines to that number as well as book titles), new fitness groups and CB clubs supported by John Simon and Norman Healey, new course that teaches Braille at home via cassette developed by Louise Long, continued success in supporting children to attend integrated kindergartens rather than an segregated one, introduction of music therapy and Father's Groups, loss of beloved reader John Dease, 3rd RBS Arts Festival at the Grace Gallery, Chatswood, sales increase for workshop products particularly bicycles, the success of the Black and White Ball (held since 1936), and the production of two films sponsored by OPSM and depicting the impact of RBS "I see, I see" and "Future Sight". It also updates on the Braille Writers Association, the RBS Literary Contest (inaugurated 6 years ago by Max Nisbett) and the successful production of some works by the Mitchell Street Theatre group, name change of William Street Blind Women's Bowling Club to Blind Society Women's Bowling Club, Enfield and Blind Sporting Association formed just over a year ago and competed in the Leeton Rowathon.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records, alexis albert, paul cullen, sir robert drew, laurel brennan, john simon, norman healey, carol lausch, margaret smallwood, louise long, sylvia manuel, loreen rosser, diana palmer, anne palfrey, john dease, mitchell manufacturing, ken martin, sueann wilson, duncan archbold, cath littlefair, gai wibberley, jack chamberlain, des lean-fore, michael simpson, ron black, john mountford, marno parsons, black and white committee, graham laurence, w. cannington, films, lee smith, matt ponsonby, ray hunter, joan ledermann, mitchell street theatre, max nisbett, vivian hargrove, australian national council of and for the blind, braille writers association of new south wales, blind sporting association, william street blind women's bowling club, balmain blind bowling combination -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of New South Wales 1979 Annual Report, 1978
... ...Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...Royal Blind Society of New South Wales Corporation records Roselands Nursing Home Roy Kippax Kevin J Stewart Bill Byrne Judith Lawrence Rex Jackson Fundraising Blind Sporting Association Australian National Council of and for the Blind Braille Writers Association of New South Wales Balmain Blind Bowling Combination 1 volume of text and images Royal Blind Society of New South Wales 1979 Annual Report Administrative record Text ...An overview of activities and achievements during the past financial year. Articles in annual report include: the acquisition of Roselands Nursing Home to provide the first NSW based nursing home for blind people, passing of Roy Kippax, preparation to celebrate Centenary and Second Century of Service in June 1980 with outline of events, funds raised via the Annual Fair and various groups, Blind Sporting Association participated in various bowls and cricket events and 2 NSW athletes will be participating at the 1980 Olympiad in Holland, Braille Writers Association update, the Australian National Council of and for the Blind arranged the training of 10 doctors at Chittagong Eye Hospital in Bangladesh, and 'Art in Touch' exhibition was held at the Art Gallery of NSW.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records, roselands nursing home, roy kippax, kevin j stewart, bill byrne, judith lawrence, rex jackson, fundraising, blind sporting association, australian national council of and for the blind, braille writers association of new south wales, balmain blind bowling combination -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 94th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1974), 1974
... ...Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...blind bowling green at Enfield, and awarding of Churchill Fellowship to Joan Ledermann for a review of Braille production units overseas. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales Corporation records Ian Burnet Helen Keller Hostel Mitchell Street Theatre Alexis Albert A.E. Stephen H Wakeham Roy Kippax Sir Roden Cutler Sandy Chapman Victor Maxwell Kindergarten Sandy Robertson Kindergarten Max Martin Jack Chamberlain Betty Cuthbert Mary Lidbury Mark Spitz Suzy Spitz Billy Sinclair John Sinclair Max Nisbett Balmain Blind Bowling Combination Joan Ledermann Barbara Rutherford 1 volume of text and images 94th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1974) Administrative record Text ...Articles in the annual report include: death of General Manager Ian Burnet, expenditure exceeding income, need to sell Woolahra (Helen Keller hostel) property, goal of opening 20 new Day centres by the end of 1975, plans to establish Occupational Therapy Training unit, review of aging hostels and restructure workshop, growth of Mitchell Street Theatre, increase of children with more than sight loss at nursery, decision to establish reading competition in memorial to Barbara Rutherford, launching of a literary workshop by Max Nisbett, official opening of a blind bowling green at Enfield, and awarding of Churchill Fellowship to Joan Ledermann for a review of Braille production units overseas.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records, ian burnet, helen keller hostel, mitchell street theatre, alexis albert, a.e. stephen, h wakeham, roy kippax, sir roden cutler, sandy chapman, victor maxwell kindergarten, sandy robertson kindergarten, max martin, jack chamberlain, betty cuthbert, mary lidbury, mark spitz, suzy spitz, billy sinclair, john sinclair, max nisbett, balmain blind bowling combination, joan ledermann, barbara rutherford -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1972)
... ...Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...O'Brien Lady Cutler Kerrie Donovan Joan Ledermann Mary Lidbury Victor Maxwell Kindergarten Sandy Robertson Kindergarten Sue Dixon Richard Lyle Lady Austin Walter Rice Margaret Clark Australian National Council of and for the Blind Australian Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled Balmain Blind Bowling Combination William Street Blind Women's Bowling Club Helen Keller Hostel Long Bay Gaol Barbara Giblin Braille Writers Association Parramatta Gaol Annual Report 1 volume of text and images 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1972) Administrative record Text ...Articles in the annual report include: the opening of the new building at Burwood (Enfield) and the facilities it provides, including a bowling green, swimming pool and rooms for specialist areas such as orientation and mobility and music braille; the need for the new building, the support of Long Bay Gaol in the fabrication of mat frames and use of shearing machine and the binding of Braille volumes through the support of Parramatta Gaol, publication of a booklet 'The Pre-School Child who is blind', the development of rehabilitation services for those who are unable to visit the new site and the introduction of Mark IV talking book machines.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, sir roden cutler, alexis albert, lady albert, john w.a. o'brien, lady cutler, kerrie donovan, joan ledermann, mary lidbury, victor maxwell kindergarten, sandy robertson kindergarten, sue dixon, richard lyle, lady austin, walter rice, margaret clark, australian national council of and for the blind, australian council for rehabilitation of disabled, balmain blind bowling combination, william street blind women's bowling club, helen keller hostel, long bay gaol, barbara giblin, braille writers association, parramatta gaol, annual report -
Vision AustraliaAward - Image, Frank Yeats trophy, 1963-1979
... Balmain B.B.C. 9/4/72 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 10/2/74 -- Balmain BBC 8/4/78 -- B.S.W.B.C. Enfield 1979 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 31/5/70 -- Balmain B.B.C. 14/2/71 -- Partially Blinded Solders Assoc. NSW Branch -- Blind Women William Street v Blind Men Balmain -- Balmain Blind Bowling Combination...Balmain B.B.C. 9/4/72 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 10/2/74 -- Balmain BBC 8/4/78 -- B.S.W.B.C. Enfield 1979 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 31/5/70 -- Balmain B.B.C. 14/2/71 -- Partially Blinded Solders Assoc. NSW Branch -- Blind Women William Street v Blind Men Balmain -- Balmain Blind Bowling Combination ...A brown wooden award depicting a wooden lawn bowls ball with two white metal canes crossed behind it. The award is inscribed with the following individual silver plates: Frank Yates Trophy -- Charlestown -- 8/6/63 J. McDonald, C. Dodd, R. Bramble, S. Mascord -- 5/10/63 J. McDonald, C. Dodd, R. Bramble, S. Mascord -- Balmain -- 13/6/64 C. Harlinar, R. O'Connor, H. Hussey, F. Yeats -- A. Snowden, K. Barron, D.Evans, P. Gilbert 1964 -- Balmain B.B.C. 9/4/72 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 10/2/74 -- Balmain BBC 8/4/78 -- B.S.W.B.C. Enfield 1979 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Balmain 31/5/70 -- Balmain B.B.C. 14/2/71 -- Partially Blinded Solders Assoc. NSW Branch -- Blind Women William Street v Blind Men Balmain -- Balmain Blind Bowling Combination -- P.B.S.A. 4 Rinks 22/8/65 -- William St. Blind W.B.C. Belfield B.C. 23/6/68 -- B.B.B.C. 1975 -- Balmain B.C. 15/10/67 -- B.B.B.C. 4 Rinks 27/2/66 -- Blamin B.B.C. 2/3/69 -- Balmain Charlestown -- Balmain B.B.C. 12/10/69.Digital image of wooden shield with smaller silver plaques and wooden ball top crossed by mini white canesawards, royal blind society of new south wales
