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 Victor Maxwell nursery by the Governor General, the continued need for more accommodation at the Helen Keller hostel and one for males, texts brailled for first year students at the University of Sydney, four long term prisoners continue to transcribe books, the election of Mrs Ringland to replace Foundation President Roy Kippax, the decision to employ a fully qualified Kindergarten Teacher at the nursery, the work undertaken by the Northern Branch in Newcastle, the availability of several newly qualified switchboard operators tutored by E Teulan, inaugural section for the blind in the Handicrafts Section at the Royal Agricultural Show, monthly concerts held in the hall, another successful 2UW Blind Appeal was held on Sunday 6th June, the Black and White Ball was again the outstanding social event of the season, broadcasting of the 'Glow Worm' sessions on 2GB, appointment of a Special Representative (F.G. Garden) to publicise the work of the Society to country areas, the ability for blind citizens to attend the Royal Progress of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh upon their arrival in Sydney - including donation of equipment to broadcast a description of the event to those within the enclosure, in addition the Society were also able to erect a stand in front of the William Street premises and sold seating to the general public for the event, NSW Blind Cricket and Athletic Club continue to pay local and further afield including the Interstate Blind Cricket Carnival at Wiley Park, the establishment of two blind bowling clubs, and the passing of committee member A.W.M d'Apice who served for 14 years.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, annual report, victor maxwell kindergarten, justice maxwell, sir john northcott, helen keller hostel, library, parramatta gaol, braille writers association of new south wales, e teulan, 2uw, goodie reeve, black and white committee, f g garden, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh, cricket, nsw blind cricket, nsw blind bowling club, nsw blind women's bowling club, a w m d'apice, dorothy falkiner