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Vision AustraliaSculpture - Object, Matcham Skipper, 1974 Braille Book of the Year award, 1974
... 1974 Braille Book of the Year award ......Book of the Year...One shows 2 hands and the other, 'Braille Book of the Year' is written in Braille. This award was presented for the first time at a presentation dinner on the 3rd May 1974 to Mr. ...Braille Book of the Year (in Braille)...Braille and Talking Book Library Awards Sculpture Book of the Year Braille Book of the Year (in Braille) 1 stone block with 2 bronze medallions, one inlaid with hands and the other with Braille 1974 Braille Book of the Year award Sculpture Object Matcham Skipper ...Made from a large, heavy, irregular shaped piece of stone. One fascia has been cut lengthwise at an oblique angle & polished. On this face are 2 bronze medallions. One shows 2 hands and the other, 'Braille Book of the Year' is written in Braille. This award was presented for the first time at a presentation dinner on the 3rd May 1974 to Mr. Keith Dunstan. Mr. Barrett Reid of State Library, Dr. Stephen Murray - Smith from Melbourne University and Mr. Lloyd O'Neil, publisher formed the literary panel.1 stone block with 2 bronze medallions, one inlaid with hands and the other with BrailleBraille Book of the Year (in Braille)braille and talking book library, awards, sculpture, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Benalla Award Audio Book of the Year 1996
... Benalla Award Audio Book of the Year 1996......Book of the Year...Braille and Talking Book Library Tilly Aston 1873 - 1947 ... that all may read Benalla Award Audio Book of the Year 1996 Presented to Richard Flanagan for "Death of a River Guide"...Open to both commercial and non-commercial publishers, it aimed to recognise the quality achievements by individuals and publishing houses and to promote the inclusion of audio books into the mainstream market. Awards Book of the Year Braille and Talking Book Library Braille and Talking Book Library Tilly Aston 1873 - 1947 ... that all may read Benalla Award Audio Book of the Year 1996 Presented to Richard Flanagan for "Death of a River Guide" Wooden rectangle with metal plate inscribed with winners name Benalla Award Audio Book of the Year 1996 Photograph Image ...This award was presented at an award night hosted by the Braille and Talking Book Library to Richard Flanagan for "Death of a River Guide". As Richard Flanagan did not receive his award on the night the Braille and Talking Book Library kept it for him, however it was not collected. To encourage the development of audio books, a series of awards were established by the National Library of Australia in 1988, and sponsored by TDK from 1991 until their demise in 2000. Open to both commercial and non-commercial publishers, it aimed to recognise the quality achievements by individuals and publishing houses and to promote the inclusion of audio books into the mainstream market.Wooden rectangle with metal plate inscribed with winners nameBraille and Talking Book Library Tilly Aston 1873 - 1947 ... that all may read Benalla Award Audio Book of the Year 1996 Presented to Richard Flanagan for "Death of a River Guide"awards, book of the year, braille and talking book library -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1994, 1994
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1994......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Awards Association for the Blind Anne Deveson Book of the Year 4 colour photographs of the event Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1994 Photograph Image ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1994, the award was won by (information needed)'. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Beverley Dunn for the audio version of 'White Eye: a novel', whilst 'Coming of Age' by Anne Deveson won 'Book of the Year'. Presentations were made by Anne Deveson and Beverley Dunn.4 colour photographs of the eventawards, association for the blind, anne deveson, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1993, 1993
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1993......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1993, the award was won by Ruth Park for her book 'A Fence Around a Cuckoo'. The award was accepted by her literary agent Tim Curnow. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Irini Pappas for the audio version of 'Put Your Whole Self In', a story about the Northcote Self Group Hydrotherapy and Massage group, by Meme McDonald, which also won 'Audio Book of the Year'. Presentations were made by Arnold Zable, Lorna Hayter, Meme McDonald, James Wright and Jeremy Wurm. 25 colour photographs, 4 black and white, 1 single negative (behind P1540.13) and 7 strips of negativeawards, braille & talking book library, james wright, arnold zable, lorna hayter, meme mcdonald, jeffrey hodgson, paul karo, rose blustein, irini pappas, jeremy wurm, michael carman, eileen larkin, iris wileman, elsie warren, beryl grover, ida dolinko, estelle cother, peggy stenboig, marjorie oke, ada handyside, sheila baldwin, joyce spokes, stanley mcgeagh, maggie millar, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Hector Bathurst, Joan Simmonds, Sir Paul Hasluck and Gough Whitlam at 1978 Braille Book of the Year awards, 1978
... Hector Bathurst, Joan Simmonds, Sir Paul Hasluck and Gough Whitlam at 1978 Braille Book of the Year awards......Book of the Year...In 1978, Sir Paul Hasluck won the Braille Book of the Year for his autobiography 'Mucking About'. ...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne In 1978, Sir Paul Hasluck won the Braille Book of the Year for his autobiography 'Mucking About'. ...In 1978, Sir Paul Hasluck won the Braille Book of the Year for his autobiography 'Mucking About'. On hand to present his award was friend Gough Whitlam. Braille and Talking Book Library President Hector Bathurst and Chief Librarian Joan Simmonds look on.1 black and white image of Blanche d'Alpuget, Hector Bathurst and Luu Ngac Huahector bathurst, book of the year, awards, braille and talking book library, paul hasluck, gough whitlam, joan simmonds -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1997, 1997
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1997......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1997, the award was won by 'The Solitude of Illusions' by Adib Khan. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Bruce Kerr for the audio version of "The Drowner". 37 colour photographs of the event plus negativesawards, association for the blind, rose blustein, book of the year, robert dessaix, lise rodgers, stanley mcgeagh, bruce kerr, anne haddy, adib khan, pauline meaney, karl hughes, jeffrey hodgson, james wright, louise zalay, robert de graauw, marj west, roberta ashby, james condon, robert menzies, cate milte, alison forbes, joy mitchell, yvette baptist, don bridges, liana fonti, stephanie daniel, rita kryshkovsky, rae foster, michael rush -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1998, 1998
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1998......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1998, the award was won by 'The Fiftieth Gate" by Mark Baker. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to James Wright for the audio version of the same book. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, the ceremony was held at the Victorian Arts Centre and the MC was Rod Quantock.51 colour photographs of the eventawards, association for the blind, rose blustein, book of the year, elizabeth woods, rod quantock, rebecca macauley, stephen pease, david tredinnick, james wright, john bryson, stanley mcgeagh, jeffrey hodgson, lise rodgers, deidre rubenstein, beverley dunn, george zamanis, caroline lee, glen morrow, louise zalay, frances keyland, pauline meaney, mieke mellers, robert de graauw, stella zamanis, carmela carey, peter walsh, justin bates, kate hosking, rita kryshkovsky, mark raphael baker, bib stillwell, melissa eccleston, pamela morrow -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Bert di Paolo, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1992, 10/9/1992
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1992......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1992, the award was won by Arnold Zable for his book 'Jewels and Ashes. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to James Wright for the audio version of the same book. Presentations were made by Trevor Hay, James Wright and Arnold Zable. 4 colour photographs, 4 black and white and 1 proof sheet of negativesawards, braille & talking book library, trevor hay, james wright, arnold zable, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, David Israel Photography, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1996, 1996
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1996......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1996, the award was won by 'The Monkey's Mask' by Dorothy Porter. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Humphrey Bower for the audio version of "Death of a River Guide". Presentations were made by Rose Blustein and others at the Commercial Road library.15 colour photographs of the eventDavid Israel Photography October 1996awards, association for the blind, rose blustein, rebecca maxwell, book of the year, humphrey bower, dorothy porter, eve lustig, don draffin, elizabeth woods -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1995, 1995
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1995......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1995, the award was won by 'Goodbye Girlie' by Patsy Adam Smith. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Beverley Dunn for the audio version of the same. Presentations were made by Rose Blustein, Patsy Adam Smith and Beverley Dunn at the Malthouse theatre.8 colour photographs of the eventJ614/20 J615/8 J614/6 J615/18 J614/9 J614/5 J615/2 J614/4awards, association for the blind, patsy adam smith, beverley dunn, rose blustein, james condon, rebecca maxwell, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1990, 1990
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1990......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1990, the award was won by Alex Miller for his book 'The Tivington Knot'. Presentations were made by Paul Karsten, Joyce Nichols, Fran Awcock, John Cockayne, Judith Stolls and the recipient Alex Miller. The narrator's award went to Bruce Kerr for audio version. 11 Black and White photographs and 3 proof sheetsawards, braille & talking book library, alex millar, paul karsten, joyce nichols, fran awcock, john cockayne, karl hughes, wilma bedford, bruce kerr, lindsay mcmillan, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Bert di Paolo, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1991, 16/9/1991
... Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1991......Book of the Year...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. ...Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1991, the award was won by Trevor Hay for his book 'Tartar City Woman: scenes from the life of Wang Hsin-ping, former citizen of China'. The Narrator of the Year award went to Paul Karo for 'The Rise and Fall of Alan Bond'. Presentations were made by Wilma Bedford (Director of Life Be In It), John Blackman, Rose Blustein, Ross Gibbs, Paul Cotter (?), Trevor Hay and Paul Karo. 14 colour photographs, 3 black and white and 1 proof sheet of negativesawards, braille & talking book library, wilma bedford, paul karo, trevor hay, wang hsin-ping, john blackman, rose blustein, john cook, peter walsh, ross gibbs, paul cotter, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, 2001 Vision Australia Foundation Book of the Year awards, 2001
... 2001 Vision Australia Foundation Book of the Year awards...Audio recording of the 2001 Book of the Year Awards ceremony held to celebrate the books chosen by the readers as the best examples in their fields....Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Audio recording of the 2001 Book of the Year Awards ceremony held to celebrate the books chosen by the readers as the best examples in their fields. ...Audio recording of the 2001 Book of the Year Awards ceremony held to celebrate the books chosen by the readers as the best examples in their fields.2 audio recordings of speakers at the ceremonyvision australia foundation, michael lynch, awards, jeffrey hodgson, jenny seedsman, michael mcgurr, james wright, robert stillwell, shane maloney, alex millar, nadia mattiazzo, stuart halusz, stig wemyss, melissa eccleston, david tredinnick, francis greenslade, agnes nieuwenhuizen -
Vision AustraliaPoster - Image, 2002 Vision Australia Library award winners, 2002
... ...Book of the Year...Vision Australia Library 2002 Awards Winners Braille Book of the Year: Rose Boys by Peter Rose Adult Audio Book of the Year: Corfu by Robert Dessaix Adult Narrator of the Year: Paul English for Corfu Civica Young Adult Audio Book of the Year: Willow Tree and Olive by Irini Savvides Civica Young Adult Narrator of the Year: Melissa Eccleston for Willow Tree and Olive Vision Australia Library Producing books in alternative formats since1894...Vision Australia Foundation Awards Book of the Year Vision Australia Library 2002 Awards Winners Braille Book of the Year: Rose Boys by Peter Rose Adult Audio Book of the Year: Corfu by Robert Dessaix Adult Narrator of the Year: Paul English for Corfu Civica Young Adult Audio Book of the Year: Willow Tree and Olive by Irini Savvides Civica Young Adult Narrator of the Year: Melissa Eccleston for Willow Tree and Olive Vision Australia Library Producing books in alternative formats since1894 1 digital image of poster produced to celebrate winning multiple awards 2002 Vision Australia Library award winners Poster Image ...To encourage the development of audio books, a series of awards were established by the National Library of Australia in 1988, and sponsored by TDK from 1991 until their demise in 2000. Open to both commercial and non-commercial publishers, it aimed to recognise the quality achievements by individuals and publishing houses and to promote the inclusion of audio books into the mainstream market. After the conclusion, Vision Australia Foundation decided to continue the awards in-house.1 digital image of poster produced to celebrate winning multiple awardsVision Australia Library 2002 Awards Winners Braille Book of the Year: Rose Boys by Peter Rose Adult Audio Book of the Year: Corfu by Robert Dessaix Adult Narrator of the Year: Paul English for Corfu Civica Young Adult Audio Book of the Year: Willow Tree and Olive by Irini Savvides Civica Young Adult Narrator of the Year: Melissa Eccleston for Willow Tree and Olive Vision Australia Library Producing books in alternative formats since1894vision australia foundation, awards, book of the year -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, William Benton and Edward L. Bortz, Britannica Book of the Year, 1961
... Britannica Book of the Year...Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne Walsh St library Hardcover bound volumes Britannica Book of the Year Book William Benton and Edward L. ...Hardcover bound volumeswalsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Encyclopaedia Britannica, Britannica Book of the Year: The Events of 1966 In Australia and New Zealand, 1967
... Britannica Book of the Year: The Events of 1966 In Australia and New Zealand...Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne Walsh St library Hardcover bound volumes Britannica Book of the Year: The Events of 1966 In Australia and New Zealand Book Encyclopaedia Britannica ...Hardcover bound volumeswalsh st library -
Vision AustraliaPoster - Image, 2000 Vision Australia Library award winners, 2000
... ...Book of the Year...Vision Australia Library 2000 Awards Night Presentation Dinner held at Hotel Sofitel, The Carillon Room Braille Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Varga Sanderson Young Adult Narrator of the Year: Stuart Halusz for The Ivory Trail Sanderson Young Adult Audio Book of the Year: joint winners The View from Ararat by Brian Caswell & The Ivory Trail by Victor Kelleher Narrator of the Year: Helen Morse for Happy Families Audio Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Varga...Vision Australia Foundation Awards Book of the Year Vision Australia Library 2000 Awards Night Presentation Dinner held at Hotel Sofitel, The Carillon Room Braille Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Varga Sanderson Young Adult Narrator of the Year: Stuart Halusz for The Ivory Trail Sanderson Young Adult Audio Book of the Year: joint winners The View from Ararat by Brian Caswell & The Ivory Trail by Victor Kelleher Narrator of the Year: Helen Morse for Happy Families Audio Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Varga 1 digital image of poster created to celebrate award winners 2000 Vision Australia Library award winners Poster Image ...To encourage the development of audio books, a series of awards were established by the National Library of Australia in 1988, and sponsored by TDK from 1991 until their demise in 2000. Open to both commercial and non-commercial publishers, it aimed to recognise the quality achievements by individuals and publishing houses and to promote the inclusion of audio books into the mainstream market. After the conclusion, Vision Australia Foundation decided to continue the awards in-house.1 digital image of poster created to celebrate award winnersVision Australia Library 2000 Awards Night Presentation Dinner held at Hotel Sofitel, The Carillon Room Braille Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Varga Sanderson Young Adult Narrator of the Year: Stuart Halusz for The Ivory Trail Sanderson Young Adult Audio Book of the Year: joint winners The View from Ararat by Brian Caswell & The Ivory Trail by Victor Kelleher Narrator of the Year: Helen Morse for Happy Families Audio Book of the Year: Happy Families by Susan Vargavision australia foundation, awards, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Kay White with author Mary Rose Liverani, 197
... ...Book of the Year...In 1977 Liverani's book 'The winter sparrows' won the Braille Book of the Year award....In 1977 Liverani's book 'The winter sparrows' won the Braille Book of the Year award. Braille and Talking Book Library Kay White Book of the Year Mary Rose Liverani 1 black and white photograph of two females with a book Kay White with author Mary Rose Liverani Photograph Image ...Author Mary Rose Liverani stands beside Kay White, as she reads from a Braille book. In 1977 Liverani's book 'The winter sparrows' won the Braille Book of the Year award.1 black and white photograph of two females with a bookbraille and talking book library, kay white, book of the year, mary rose liverani -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards, 2002
... ...Book of the Year...Members and staff of Vision Australia Foundation's library service at the 2002 Library Awards night held at the Kooyong office. 1 - Karl Hughes and Jennifer Yang 2 - David Tredinnick and Caroline Lee (narrators) 3 - Liana Fonti and Joelle Rault 4 - unknown 5 - Marie Aberle, Meike Mellars and Lynda Downie 6 - Jane Clifton and Evelyn Krape (narrators) 7 - Tony Porter (narrator) 8 - Joelle Rault and Anna Fairclough 9 - Caroline Baum (host) 10 - Don Watson (author) presenting the Braille Book of the Year Award 11 - Peter Rose, author of Rose Boys, Braille Book of the Year winner. 12 - Judge (unknown) 13 - Stig Wemyss (narrator) 14 - Melissa Eccleston (narrator) 15 - Rebecca Macauley (narrator) 16 - Chris Thewlis (from Civica Pty Ltd, sponsor) 17 - Agnes Nieuwenhuizen presenting YA Book of the Year award to Irini Savvides, auhor of Willow Tree and Olive 18 - Irini Savvides 19 - Paul English (narrator) 20 - Paul English (narrator) 21 - Deidre Rubenstein (narrator) 22 - Evelyn Krape (narrator) 23 - Robert Stillwell (of Bib Stillwell BMW, sponsor) 24 - Robert presenting award to Paul English for his narration of either Corfu or The Blind Eye (he was nominated twice) 25 - Paul English 26 - Hilary McPhee (publisher/editor) presenting Adult Audio Book of the Year Award 27 - Hilary McPhee 28 - Either the winning author, or the author’s representative, accepting the award...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Members and staff of Vision Australia Foundation's library service at the 2002 Library Awards night held at the Kooyong office. 1 - Karl Hughes and Jennifer Yang 2 - David Tredinnick and Caroline Lee (narrators) 3 - Liana Fonti and Joelle Rault 4 - unknown 5 - Marie Aberle, Meike Mellars and Lynda Downie 6 - Jane Clifton and Evelyn Krape (narrators) 7 - Tony Porter (narrator) 8 - Joelle Rault and Anna Fairclough 9 - Caroline Baum (host) 10 - Don Watson (author) presenting the Braille Book of the Year Award 11 - Peter Rose, author of Rose Boys, Braille Book of the Year winner. 12 - Judge (unknown) 13 - Stig Wemyss (narrator) 14 - Melissa Eccleston (narrator) 15 - Rebecca Macauley (narrator) 16 - Chris Thewlis (from Civica Pty Ltd, sponsor) 17 - Agnes Nieuwenhuizen presenting YA Book of the Year award to Irini Savvides, auhor of Willow Tree and Olive 18 - Irini Savvides 19 - Paul English (narrator) 20 - Paul English (narrator) 21 - Deidre Rubenstein (narrator) 22 - Evelyn Krape (narrator) 23 - Robert Stillwell (of Bib Stillwell BMW, sponsor) 24 - Robert presenting award to Paul English for his narration of either Corfu or The Blind Eye (he was nominated twice) 25 - Paul English 26 - Hilary McPhee (publisher/editor) presenting Adult Audio Book of the Year Award 27 - Hilary McPhee 28 - Either the winning author, or the author’s representative, accepting the award Vision Australia Foundation Awards Book of the Year Karl Hughes Jennifer Yang David Tredinnick Caroline Lee Liana Fonti Joelle Rault Marie Aberle Meike Mellars Lynda Downie Jane Clifton Evelyn Krape Tony Porter Anna Fairclough Caroline Baum Don Watson Peter Rose Stig Wemyss Melissa Eccleston Rebeca Macauley Chris Thewlis Agnes Nieuwenhuizen Irini Savvides Paul English Deidre Rubenstein Robert Stillwell Hilary McPhee 28 photographs of attendees for the 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards. 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards Photograph Image ...Members and staff of Vision Australia Foundation's library service at the 2002 Library Awards night held at the Kooyong office. 1 - Karl Hughes and Jennifer Yang 2 - David Tredinnick and Caroline Lee (narrators) 3 - Liana Fonti and Joelle Rault 4 - unknown 5 - Marie Aberle, Meike Mellars and Lynda Downie 6 - Jane Clifton and Evelyn Krape (narrators) 7 - Tony Porter (narrator) 8 - Joelle Rault and Anna Fairclough 9 - Caroline Baum (host) 10 - Don Watson (author) presenting the Braille Book of the Year Award 11 - Peter Rose, author of Rose Boys, Braille Book of the Year winner. 12 - Judge (unknown) 13 - Stig Wemyss (narrator) 14 - Melissa Eccleston (narrator) 15 - Rebecca Macauley (narrator) 16 - Chris Thewlis (from Civica Pty Ltd, sponsor) 17 - Agnes Nieuwenhuizen presenting YA Book of the Year award to Irini Savvides, auhor of Willow Tree and Olive 18 - Irini Savvides 19 - Paul English (narrator) 20 - Paul English (narrator) 21 - Deidre Rubenstein (narrator) 22 - Evelyn Krape (narrator) 23 - Robert Stillwell (of Bib Stillwell BMW, sponsor) 24 - Robert presenting award to Paul English for his narration of either Corfu or The Blind Eye (he was nominated twice) 25 - Paul English 26 - Hilary McPhee (publisher/editor) presenting Adult Audio Book of the Year Award 27 - Hilary McPhee 28 - Either the winning author, or the author’s representative, accepting the award28 photographs of attendees for the 2002 Vision Australia Foundation Library Awards.vision australia foundation, awards, book of the year, karl hughes, jennifer yang, david tredinnick, caroline lee, liana fonti, joelle rault, marie aberle, meike mellars, lynda downie, jane clifton, evelyn krape, tony porter, anna fairclough, caroline baum, don watson, peter rose, stig wemyss, melissa eccleston, rebeca macauley, chris thewlis, agnes nieuwenhuizen, irini savvides, paul english, deidre rubenstein, robert stillwell, hilary mcphee -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, The Age newspaper, Blanche d'Alpuget with Luu Ngac Hua and Hector Bathurst, 1982
... ...Book of the Year...At the 1982 Braille book of the Year awards night, winning author Blanche d'Alpuget shakes hands with Luu Ngac Hua with Hector Bathurst looking on. ...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne At the 1982 Braille book of the Year awards night, winning author Blanche d'Alpuget shakes hands with Luu Ngac Hua with Hector Bathurst looking on. ...At the 1982 Braille book of the Year awards night, winning author Blanche d'Alpuget shakes hands with Luu Ngac Hua with Hector Bathurst looking on. Ms d'Alpuget's winning novel - Turtle Beach - looks at the plight of Vietnamese refugees, of which library borrower Luu Ngac Hua was one.1 black and white image of Blanche d'Alpuget, Hector Bathurst and Luu Ngac Huablanche d'alpuget, hector bathurst, luu ngac hua, book of the year, awards, braille and talking book library -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Our 81st year in Braille and Talking Books: eighty-first annual report and statements of account for 1974-5, 1975
... ...Book of the Year...Items also included are: Matcham Skipper sculpture awarded to Book of the Year, the work undertaken by Lions Clubs in raising funds for the library, the 150th anniversary of Louis Braille, working closer with public libraries, distribution of the Fraser Twins Sound Magazine and the generous donation by Mr and Mrs Frank Currie who gave $104 as part of their 50th Wedding Anniversary....Items also included are: Matcham Skipper sculpture awarded to Book of the Year, the work undertaken by Lions Clubs in raising funds for the library, the 150th anniversary of Louis Braille, working closer with public libraries, distribution of the Fraser Twins Sound Magazine and the generous donation by Mr and Mrs Frank Currie who gave $104 as part of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: Matcham Skipper sculpture awarded to Book of the Year, the work undertaken by Lions Clubs in raising funds for the library, the 150th anniversary of Louis Braille, working closer with public libraries, distribution of the Fraser Twins Sound Magazine and the generous donation by Mr and Mrs Frank Currie who gave $104 as part of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.1 volume with text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, matcham skipper, eric rolls, book of the year, mary wynne, elizabeth fraser, jean fraser, joe krygger, dudley sherlock, valma whitehead, betty williams, frank currie, hector bathurst, annual report -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Our 85th year in Braille and Talking Books: eighty-five annual report and statements of account for 1978-79, 1979
... ...Book of the Year...Items also included are: the expansion of the library to new readers gained from Hear A Book and the range of books available on commercially produced cassettes, the decreased loans for Large print as other public libraries offer these for loan, the continued support for selecting the Braille Book of the Year by the committee of Barrett Reid, Dr Stephen Murray Smith and Joyce Nicholson, appointment of Maxene Hewitt, Ray Hannah and Jan Smark, and retirement of Joan Simmonds....Items also included are: the expansion of the library to new readers gained from Hear A Book and the range of books available on commercially produced cassettes, the decreased loans for Large print as other public libraries offer these for loan, the continued support for selecting the Braille Book of the Year by the committee of Barrett Reid, Dr Stephen Murray Smith and Joyce Nicholson, appointment of Maxene Hewitt, Ray Hannah and Jan Smark, and retirement of Joan Simmonds. ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: the expansion of the library to new readers gained from Hear A Book and the range of books available on commercially produced cassettes, the decreased loans for Large print as other public libraries offer these for loan, the continued support for selecting the Braille Book of the Year by the committee of Barrett Reid, Dr Stephen Murray Smith and Joyce Nicholson, appointment of Maxene Hewitt, Ray Hannah and Jan Smark, and retirement of Joan Simmonds.1 volume of print and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, faith bandler, book of the year, tilly aston, george fairbairn, colin sommerville, mary cooper, hector bathurst, janene morrison, joan harris, michele worsley, tony lewis, terry lane, carl bleazby, joan simmonds, annual report -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 80th annual report 1973-74 Braille and Talking Book Library, 1974
... ...Book of the Year...Items also included are: Miss Alice McClelland was invited to read the Honour Roll in recognition on her 51 years and 7 months of service with the library, appointment of Joan Simmonds as Chief Librarian, retirement of Ivan Molloy, Mrs Hearn, Peter Sumner and Heather Bedson, the first Braille Book of the Year presented to Keith Dunstan as decided by the literary panel of Barrett Reid, Stephen Murray Smith and Lloyd O'Neill, the revival of the Annual Fair, and the work of the Sixty-Niners, Benalla, Reservoir and Altona auxiliaries....Braille and Talking Book Library Alice McClelland Joan Simmonds Keith Dunstan Book of the Year Ivan Molloy Peter Sumner Heather Bedson Annual Report 1 volume with text and illustrations 80th annual report 1973-74 Braille and Talking Book Library Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: Miss Alice McClelland was invited to read the Honour Roll in recognition on her 51 years and 7 months of service with the library, appointment of Joan Simmonds as Chief Librarian, retirement of Ivan Molloy, Mrs Hearn, Peter Sumner and Heather Bedson, the first Braille Book of the Year presented to Keith Dunstan as decided by the literary panel of Barrett Reid, Stephen Murray Smith and Lloyd O'Neill, the revival of the Annual Fair, and the work of the Sixty-Niners, Benalla, Reservoir and Altona auxiliaries.1 volume with text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, alice mcclelland, joan simmonds, keith dunstan, book of the year, ivan molloy, peter sumner, heather bedson, annual report -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Our 82nd year in Braille and Talking Book: eighty-second annual report and statements of account for 1975-6, 1976
... Our 82nd year in Braille and Talking Book: eighty-second annual report and statements of account for 1975-6......Book of the Year...Items also included are: Colvan Charity Cup Golf Day raffle winner receives car from Bib Stillwell, Frank Moorhouse wins Braille Book of the Year with Barrett Reid, Dr Stephen Murray-Smith and Lloyd O'Neil making up the judging panel, luncheon to celebrate Alice McClelland's 54th year of service to the library, rationalisation of Moon books with RBS NSW, popularity of Fraser Twins Sound magazine, retirement of published Lloyd O'Neil from judging panel and appoint of Joyce Nicholson, death of Joan Armytage, former auxiliary organiser then committee member and renovation of library and construction of talking book room and recording studios (in notes to accounts)....Braille and Talking Book Library Tilly Aston Christine Hubbard Bib Stillwell Valma Whitehead Rebecca Maxwell Hector Bathurst Frank Moorhouse Book of the Year Alice McClelland Joan Harris Mary Cooper Annual Report Joan Armytage Joyce Nicholson 1 volume of print and illustrations Our 82nd year in Braille and Talking Book: eighty-second annual report and statements of account for 1975-6 Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: Colvan Charity Cup Golf Day raffle winner receives car from Bib Stillwell, Frank Moorhouse wins Braille Book of the Year with Barrett Reid, Dr Stephen Murray-Smith and Lloyd O'Neil making up the judging panel, luncheon to celebrate Alice McClelland's 54th year of service to the library, rationalisation of Moon books with RBS NSW, popularity of Fraser Twins Sound magazine, retirement of published Lloyd O'Neil from judging panel and appoint of Joyce Nicholson, death of Joan Armytage, former auxiliary organiser then committee member and renovation of library and construction of talking book room and recording studios (in notes to accounts).1 volume of print and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, tilly aston, christine hubbard, bib stillwell, valma whitehead, rebecca maxwell, hector bathurst, frank moorhouse, book of the year, alice mcclelland, joan harris, mary cooper, annual report, joan armytage, joyce nicholson -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Our 84th year in Braille and Talking Books: eighty-fourth annual report and statements of account for 1977-78, 1978
... ...Book of the Year...Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: acknowledgement of the work on Thomas Luxton as foundation president, having a stand at the Royal Melbourne Show, acknowledgement of Joan Cunnington for working 50 years as a transcribing and producing the most volumes (789) of any transcriber, display of a thermoform map designed by 2nd year Architecture students of the Melbourne University campus, Sir Paul Hasluck winning the Braille Book of the Year award, first edition of Library Talk audio magazine, congratulations from the Federation of Blind Citizens on providing 2 track cassettes, retirement of Alice McClelland and Geoffrey Wilson, and a delegate attending the Australian and New Zealand Association of Teachers of the Visually Handicapped conference,...Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: acknowledgement of the work on Thomas Luxton as foundation president, having a stand at the Royal Melbourne Show, acknowledgement of Joan Cunnington for working 50 years as a transcribing and producing the most volumes (789) of any transcriber, display of a thermoform map designed by 2nd year Architecture students of the Melbourne University campus, Sir Paul Hasluck winning the Braille Book of the Year award, first edition of Library Talk audio magazine, congratulations from the Federation of Blind Citizens on providing 2 track cassettes, retirement of Alice McClelland and Geoffrey Wilson, and a delegate attending the Australian and New Zealand Association of Teachers of the Visually Handicapped conference, Braille and Talking Book Library Thomas Luxton Joan Harris Mary Wynne Kerryn Dobson Joyce Cunnington Elizabeth Fraser Hector Bathurst Deanna Debona Tony O'Shea David Wluka Joan Simmonds Paul Hasluck Gough Whitlam Book of the Year Annual Report 1 volume of illustrations and text Our 84th year in Braille and Talking Books: eighty-fourth annual report and statements of account for 1977-78 Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: acknowledgement of the work on Thomas Luxton as foundation president, having a stand at the Royal Melbourne Show, acknowledgement of Joan Cunnington for working 50 years as a transcribing and producing the most volumes (789) of any transcriber, display of a thermoform map designed by 2nd year Architecture students of the Melbourne University campus, Sir Paul Hasluck winning the Braille Book of the Year award, first edition of Library Talk audio magazine, congratulations from the Federation of Blind Citizens on providing 2 track cassettes, retirement of Alice McClelland and Geoffrey Wilson, and a delegate attending the Australian and New Zealand Association of Teachers of the Visually Handicapped conference,1 volume of illustrations and textbraille and talking book library, thomas luxton, joan harris, mary wynne, kerryn dobson, joyce cunnington, elizabeth fraser, hector bathurst, deanna debona, tony o'shea, david wluka, joan simmonds, paul hasluck, gough whitlam, book of the year, annual report -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 86th annual report 1894-1980 Braille and Talking Book Library, 1980
... ...Book of the Year...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: celebration of Alice McClelland's 88th birthday (and 58th year at the library), the first time a book of poetry has won the Braille Book of the Year award, movement of 30,000 Braille volumes into Braille Hall due to the need to expand the audio collection, increased government funding as restrictions on lending to visually impaired are extending to those with physical or perceptive inabilities to read standard print, report identifying the need for more audio production facilities and possibility of establishing more studios in Geelong, retirement of E. ...Annual report Braille and Talking Book Library Alice McClelland Hector Bathurst Bruce Dawe Jocelyn Terry Jan Smark James Wright Book of the Year Janene Morrison W.A. Borthwick 1 volume of text and illustrations 86th annual report 1894-1980 Braille and Talking Book Library Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: celebration of Alice McClelland's 88th birthday (and 58th year at the library), the first time a book of poetry has won the Braille Book of the Year award, movement of 30,000 Braille volumes into Braille Hall due to the need to expand the audio collection, increased government funding as restrictions on lending to visually impaired are extending to those with physical or perceptive inabilities to read standard print, report identifying the need for more audio production facilities and possibility of establishing more studios in Geelong, retirement of E. Webb, C. Griffin, Elizabeth Fraser, Ray Hannah, Dudley Sherlock and appointment of Norma Brumley, David Hume, Dr Simon Haskell and David Blyth.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual report, braille and talking book library, alice mcclelland, hector bathurst, bruce dawe, jocelyn terry, jan smark, james wright, book of the year, janene morrison, w.a. borthwick -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Braille and Talking Book Library 94th Annual Report 1894-1988: that all may read, 1988
... ...Book of the Year...Items also included are: consultants used to streamline structure to reduce costs, take advantage of computer catalogue and resignation of Iris Whittaker and Seija Makinen, legacy from Valmai Jean Grey Bequest, Anne Barca, David Scott and Peter Walsh joined the Board, Braille Book of the Year panel (Joyce Nicholson, Stephen Murray-Smith, Barrett Reid) continue to short list titles for readers to vote on and Australia Council funds production of these titles, increased wait times to 18 months for new borrowers, introduction of computerised Profile matching for readers, full audio rights secured for six titles by LBP Ltd (Louis Braille Productions) and tone indexing introduced on to magazines at beginning of 1988....Annual report Braille and Talking Book Library Jan Smark Derryn Hinch E.M. Kelsall Book of the Year Barrett Reid Peter Hosking Hector Bathurst Ian Cathie John Cockayne Alison Forbes Jane LaScala John Brown Peter Brown Muriel Muhlen Ethel Allen Dorothy Cleeland Constance Clark Mabel Bladon Margaret Vrachnas Norah Cockcroft Aubrey Bladon Victoria Williams 1 volume of text and illustrations Braille and Talking Book Library 94th Annual Report 1894-1988: that all may read Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille and Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: consultants used to streamline structure to reduce costs, take advantage of computer catalogue and resignation of Iris Whittaker and Seija Makinen, legacy from Valmai Jean Grey Bequest, Anne Barca, David Scott and Peter Walsh joined the Board, Braille Book of the Year panel (Joyce Nicholson, Stephen Murray-Smith, Barrett Reid) continue to short list titles for readers to vote on and Australia Council funds production of these titles, increased wait times to 18 months for new borrowers, introduction of computerised Profile matching for readers, full audio rights secured for six titles by LBP Ltd (Louis Braille Productions) and tone indexing introduced on to magazines at beginning of 1988.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual report, braille and talking book library, jan smark, derryn hinch, e.m. kelsall, book of the year, barrett reid, peter hosking, hector bathurst, ian cathie, john cockayne, alison forbes, jane lascala, john brown, peter brown, muriel muhlen, ethel allen, dorothy cleeland, constance clark, mabel bladon, margaret vrachnas, norah cockcroft, aubrey bladon, victoria williams -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Braille and Talking Book Library 92nd Annual Report 1894-1986: that all may read, 1986
... ...Book of the Year...Items also included are: naming the computer which will store the book catalogue for the library 'Tilly', RVIB declared a public library and Minister for the Arts has determined for services to rationalise with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman meeting their counterparts with meetings ongoing, first time borrowers asked to nominate their choice of winning title for Braille Book of the Year, with the literary panel of Stephen Murray-Smith, Joyce Nicholson and Barrett Reid making a short list from which borrowers voted, first time presentation held in the afternoon (with increased attendence) and inaugural Narrator's Award (The Bathurst in honour of former President Hector Bathurst) to Eirene Pappas, Hector Bathurst to receive OAM, Jan Smark Nilsson appointed to National Advisory Committee on Library Services to People with Disabilities and Australia Post approval to change cassette mailing pouches....Annual report Braille and Talking Book Library John Cockayne Peter Walsh Jan Smark Betty Roland Book of the Year Matcham Skipper Stephen Murray-Smith 1 volume of text and illustrations Braille and Talking Book Library 92nd Annual Report 1894-1986: that all may read Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: naming the computer which will store the book catalogue for the library 'Tilly', RVIB declared a public library and Minister for the Arts has determined for services to rationalise with the Chairman and Vice-Chairman meeting their counterparts with meetings ongoing, first time borrowers asked to nominate their choice of winning title for Braille Book of the Year, with the literary panel of Stephen Murray-Smith, Joyce Nicholson and Barrett Reid making a short list from which borrowers voted, first time presentation held in the afternoon (with increased attendence) and inaugural Narrator's Award (The Bathurst in honour of former President Hector Bathurst) to Eirene Pappas, Hector Bathurst to receive OAM, Jan Smark Nilsson appointed to National Advisory Committee on Library Services to People with Disabilities and Australia Post approval to change cassette mailing pouches.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual report, braille and talking book library, john cockayne, peter walsh, jan smark, betty roland, book of the year, matcham skipper, stephen murray-smith -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Braille and Talking Book Library 91st Annual Report 1894-1985: that all may read, 1985
... ...Book of the Year...Items also included are: embedding the new philosophy 'that all may read', VIP Tours began with tour of library and lunch at 'Onions' restaurant afterwards, increased loans but also a 5 month waiting list for new borrowers, Children's Christmas Party conducted, Barrett Reid, Joyce Nicholson and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith continue to be the literary panel for Braille Book of the Year, Annual Garden Party at Benalla, 63rd work anniversary of Alice McClelland, computerisation of card catalogue has received funds and should be completed by early 1986, and have the added benefit of eliminating wait times for new borrowers, resignation of Clare Lovegrove and Beverley Johnson and appointment of Seija Makinen and Alana McCann, first joint commission of braille books from RIDBC by Library and 8 state organisations, and purchase of an electric conveyor belt to help load the Australia Post truck with the daily 30 bags of mail received and the same outgoing....Annual report Braille and Talking Book Library John Cockayne Nancy Phelan Book of the Year Barrett Reid Jan Smark Jim Simmonds Maria Cafici Milena Bektus Maria Darroch Lee Saunders John Sullivan Eve Mahlab Fedora Trinker Toula Theophilus Ralph Hunter 1 volume of text and illustrations Braille and Talking Book Library 91st Annual Report 1894-1985: that all may read Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: embedding the new philosophy 'that all may read', VIP Tours began with tour of library and lunch at 'Onions' restaurant afterwards, increased loans but also a 5 month waiting list for new borrowers, Children's Christmas Party conducted, Barrett Reid, Joyce Nicholson and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith continue to be the literary panel for Braille Book of the Year, Annual Garden Party at Benalla, 63rd work anniversary of Alice McClelland, computerisation of card catalogue has received funds and should be completed by early 1986, and have the added benefit of eliminating wait times for new borrowers, resignation of Clare Lovegrove and Beverley Johnson and appointment of Seija Makinen and Alana McCann, first joint commission of braille books from RIDBC by Library and 8 state organisations, and purchase of an electric conveyor belt to help load the Australia Post truck with the daily 30 bags of mail received and the same outgoing.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual report, braille and talking book library, john cockayne, nancy phelan, book of the year, barrett reid, jan smark, jim simmonds, maria cafici, milena bektus, maria darroch, lee saunders, john sullivan, eve mahlab, fedora trinker, toula theophilus, ralph hunter -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Braille and Talking Book Library 93rd Annual Report 1894-1987: towards the nineties, 1987
... ...Book of the Year...Items also included are: CEP (Community Employment Programs) allowed for duplication of master tapes for storage off-site and development of computer catalogue records, budget estimate requires raising $600,000 in funds which has resulted in 1987 facing serious financial challenges, negotiations with RVIB broken down as print-handicapped philosophy not shared, Braille Book of the Year judges (Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Stephen Murray-Smith) shortlisted titles for readers to vote upon (John Bryson, Evil Angels) and best narrator (The Bathurst) went to Sean Myers, organisational restructure, resignation of Barbara Johnston and David Blyth, appointment of Jill Keeffe, new borrowers now waiting 11 months to receive first book due to limited staffing levels, bright orange cassette containers introduced (replacing pouches), Otari duplicating system first year in use, 'In Future' and 'Australian Geographic' began, 45 audio magazines including 1 Greek and 3 Italian now circulating, Braille Reading Marathon held, large print collection expanded due to Fitzroy Public Library discarding stock, Versapoint embosser purchased and link with Royal Society for the Blind in South Australia through Braille book catalogue....Annual report Braille and Talking Book Library Paul Eddington Elaine Harris John Bryson Book of the Year Jan Smark Alison Forbes Paul Korsten Maria Cafici Alannah McCann Joan Harris Carole Yelland Iris Whittaker Seija Makinen Lloyd Smith John Cockayne Max Charlesworth John Blackman Joyce Nicholson Stewart Culbard Ken Robertson Rita Erlich Carmen Hannaker Paul Korner Fiona Woods Helene Dennett Pat Rosenbrook Wendy Kemp Bobby McCartney-Snape Merrie Handbury Jane Grimwade Julie Stafford Pamela Reynolds Jean McCaughey Dianne Monopoli Norman Curry Peter Cole-Adams 1 volume of text and illustrations Braille and Talking Book Library 93rd Annual Report 1894-1987: towards the nineties Administrative record Text ...Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: CEP (Community Employment Programs) allowed for duplication of master tapes for storage off-site and development of computer catalogue records, budget estimate requires raising $600,000 in funds which has resulted in 1987 facing serious financial challenges, negotiations with RVIB broken down as print-handicapped philosophy not shared, Braille Book of the Year judges (Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Stephen Murray-Smith) shortlisted titles for readers to vote upon (John Bryson, Evil Angels) and best narrator (The Bathurst) went to Sean Myers, organisational restructure, resignation of Barbara Johnston and David Blyth, appointment of Jill Keeffe, new borrowers now waiting 11 months to receive first book due to limited staffing levels, bright orange cassette containers introduced (replacing pouches), Otari duplicating system first year in use, 'In Future' and 'Australian Geographic' began, 45 audio magazines including 1 Greek and 3 Italian now circulating, Braille Reading Marathon held, large print collection expanded due to Fitzroy Public Library discarding stock, Versapoint embosser purchased and link with Royal Society for the Blind in South Australia through Braille book catalogue.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual report, braille and talking book library, paul eddington, elaine harris, john bryson, book of the year, jan smark, alison forbes, paul korsten, maria cafici, alannah mccann, joan harris, carole yelland, iris whittaker, seija makinen, lloyd smith, john cockayne, max charlesworth, john blackman, joyce nicholson, stewart culbard, ken robertson, rita erlich, carmen hannaker, paul korner, fiona woods, helene dennett, pat rosenbrook, wendy kemp, bobby mccartney-snape, merrie handbury, jane grimwade, julie stafford, pamela reynolds, jean mccaughey, dianne monopoli, norman curry, peter cole-adams
