Certification of appreciation for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell, and their contributions during their involvement between 1991 and 2015, including Neil's role as Club President. A list of deceased members and helpers is also printed on the certificate.Certificate of appreciation to Neil and Elizabeth Maxwellnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, kooyong blind indoor bias bowls club

Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell with the John Wilson award and citation, which they received in 2000 in recognition of their many years of service and contribution to the Association for the Blind and Vision Australia Foundation.1 colour photograph of Neil and Elizabeth Maxwellnon-fictionHandwritten on the reverse: Neil & I when we got an award a couple of years ago. A bit like Ma & Pa Kettleelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation

Life Governor certificates awarded to Elizabeth Maxwell (1989) and Neil Maxwell (1992). Elizabeth's certificate has black and gold writing, with a golden AFB Guiding Light symbol, and is signed by Diana J Jones and John Cook. Neil's certificate has black writing, with a black and blue AFB logo, with horizontal lines and a black 'Pacman', and is signed by John Moule and John Cook.2 styles of Life Governor certificates, awarded in 1989 and 1992non-fictionAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Elizabeth Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1989 by Order of the Committee Diana J Jones - President John Cook - Secretary Association for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Neil Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind on the Eighteenth day of September 1992 by Resolution of the Committee John Moule - President John Cook - Secretaryelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

"The Board, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Staff acknowledge and record for posterity the outstanding service given to blind and vision impaired people in Victoria. This exceptional contribution was made in a selfless and warmhearted manner and continues Vision Australia's tradition of caring and sharing. Inherent in the many attributes displayed were the admirable qualities of leadership, loyalty, consistency of purpose, and a great generosity of spirit. In recognition of this distinguished service we now pay tribute to and honour Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell in the presentation of the John Wilson Award on 6th October 2000." Signed by John Cook - Chief Executive Officer, ? Chairman, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Malcolm Daubney, President.1 white A3 page with blue border around edgevision australia foundation, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell

Two letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, as past Life Governors, inviting them to receive Vision Australia awards recognising the same.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia

Two letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, recognising their 40 Years of Service and invitation to attend a Volunteer Recognition Afternoon tea to receive their awards.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia

To honour 35 years of service provided, a bronze coloured medallion inset to a wooden column was awarded to individuals. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Vision Australia Foundation Tilly Aston Award' and below this '35 Yeard Award'. On the back is a panel: 'Presented to John Wicking, 39 Years Volunteer Service, Board Member 18 years, President 12 years.' 'Elizabeth Maxwell 2004' 'Neil Maxwell OAM 2004' 1 maroon wooden stand with bronze tone inlaid medallion, with illustrations35 Years Award Back: Presented to John Wicking, 39 Years Volunteer Service, Board Member 18 years, President 12 years. Back: Elizabeth Maxwell 2004 Back: Neil Maxwell OAM 2004vision australia foundation, awards, john wicking, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell

To honour 15 years of service, a gold coloured medallion inset to a wooden column was awarded to individuals. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Association for the Blind Ltd. Tilly Aston Medal' and below this '15 Year Honorary Service'. On the back of some awards is a printed panel: 'Tilly Aston, at the age of 21 years and herself blind, founded the Association for the Blind in 1895. Visionary, administrator, teacher and poet, Miss Aston brought together sighted and blind people in a partnership of action to improve the lives of blind people. This award recognises the continuing accord and tradition of friendship and selfless service which she initiated.'1 blonde wooden stand with gold tone inlaid medallionJohn O. Wicking, Presented 17.9.93 Mardi McCann 18.5.2000 Neil Maxwell 27.02.98 Elizabeth Maxwell Presented 16.10.92association for the blind, awards, john wicking, mardi mccann, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell

From 1979, the John Wilson Award was awarded to individuals who made a significant difference to the lives of those around them. In 2000 it was presented to Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell who have contributed over 40 years of service to blind sports (cricket, bowls, swish), governance (with various auxiliary and council positions), fundraising and public awareness.1 wooden block with two metal insertsVision Australia Foundation John Wilson Award for sustained devotion and personal contribution to people who are blind or vision impaired Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell 6 October 2000association for the blind, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell

Invitation for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to attend the opening of the new Kooyong Centre on Thursday 11th October 2001.1 x A4 page of grey background with black writingnon-fictionThe President, Malcolm Daubney and Members of the Board request the pleasure of the company of Neil & Elizabeth Maxwell at the Opening of the new Kooyong Centre 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong at 10.30am for 11am on Thursday 11th October, 2001 by John Landy, AC, MBE Governor of Victoria RSVP by 27 September 2001 (03) 9599 5000 Light Lunchelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia

Card used by Elizabeth Maxwell to gain entry into the Mount Pritchard and District Community Club for five days in July 1996. 1 paper card with image on rear and writing on frontnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell

Card inviting Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to a late afternoon reception, hosted by the Governor and Lady Gobbo, at Government House, for volunteers, donors and supporters of Vision Australia Foundation.Card inviting Neil Maxwell to a Board Dinner at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Clubnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation

Invitation card for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to the Centenary Garden Party. The card includes both the invitation itself and the programme of events during the party and served as an entry card. Held at Government House, the Garden Party was designed to recognise the 100 years of volunteering that has been undertaken by those present and in the past.Invitation card for Mr and Mrs Maxwell to Centenary Garden partynon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

Invitation and program for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to the 100th Birthday celebrations held at Melbourne Town Hall on Friday 8th December 1995. The MC was John Blackman, with the unveiling of the Tilly Aston Memorial bell, audio visual re-enactment of 100 years of achievements, birthday lantern procession by Carisbrook Primary School students, cutting of the birthday cake and speeches by Premier Kennett and other dignitaries on the occasion.1 paper cream coloured card with imagery on front and text inside, foldednon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year and financial position of the organisation. Other articles profile volunteer John Williams, board member Mike Janes, low vision service clients Dorothy and Les Williams, peer support network member Judy Stephens, community centre client Georgie Gribble, residential client Keith Grenfell, Community Care package recipients Joe and Dulcie Brown, library patrons Colin Pascoe and Peg McKinnell, radio listeners Sharon and Ted Ryan, and Martyn Shaddick, Tony Clark, Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell, bequestor Harold Hill, the need for support for various fundraising activities such as the Kooyong Fair, Easter Egg hunts and River Run, and opportunity shops. 1 volume of printed pages with illustrationsvision australia foundation, corporation records, john williams, mike janes, michael lynch, malcolm daubney, graeme jones, dorothy williams, les williams, judy stephens, georgie gribble, keith grenfell, bronwyn west, betty robins, joe brown, dulcie brown, kooyong fair, fundraising, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell, harold hill, colin pascoe, peg mckinnell, sharon ryan, ted ryan, 3rph, martyn shaddick, tony clark

In 1997 Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell retired from their positions at the Victorian Blind Bowls Association. Elizabeth had worked as Transport Officer for the VBA since 1980 and Neil joined the Victorian Blind Bowls Club in 1975, becoming President, Committee Member, Public Officer and Manager.2 letters with Victorian Blind Bowls Association letterheadnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowls association

Undated Victorian Blind Lawn Bowls Club constitution and by-laws booklet.24 page booklet of Victorian Blind Lawn Bowls Club constitution and by-lawsnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind bowls club

Blank letterhead for documents sent out by the Victorian Blind Sports Association, during 1980's and possibly early 1990's. Logo consists of a large V, with an upside smaller v between to turn the middle into a diamond shape. Three circles overlap across the middle of the diamond/V.Blank A4 paper with Vic Blind Sports logo, address and list of sports covered at basenon-fictionVictorian Blind Sports Association All correspondence to: SECRETARY C/- 454 Glenferrie Road, KOOYONG, 3144 Telephone: 20-8876 Patron: Mr John Cain Premier of Victoria (At base of page:) Affiliated bodies - Cricket, Lawn Bowls, Olympic Sports, Square Dancing, Swish, Skiing, Indoor Bias Bowls and Goal Ball Donations of $2.00 and over are Tax Deductible.elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind sports association, office equipment and supplies

Blank letterhead for documents sent out by the Victorian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Association, during 1980's.A4 page with photocopied letterhead of a cartoon lawn bowl with female and male on topnon-fictionVictorian Blind Indoor Bias Bowls Associationelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, office equipment and supplies, victorian blind indoor bias bowls association

To become an incorporated association, a constitution and rules for members is required under the act. This copy was dated with the original document date of 1 February 2001.8 double sided pages of the Blind Bowls Victoria constitution and rulesnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, blind bowls victoria

Small article on the Regional Vision Impaired Finals which were held at the Glen Waverley Bowls Club on the 17th and the State finals on the 24th of May 2002.1 double sided page folded in halfnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, blind bowls victoria

Newsletter created to share information between branches, staff and volunteers on achievements at the AFB. This issue includes: Wendy Bateman and her role as an Elanora nurse, volunteer June Day receiving the Citizen of the Year award for Murchison on Australia Day, Victoria's triumphant blind bowls team who, when tied with their SA competitors, decided to share the Catchpole trophy by keeping it for 12 months then sending it back to South Australia for 12 months, Julie Deutscher has won the tender to clean Kelaston, staff members Margaret Caldwell, Ada Fox, Maureen Gleeson and Lorelle McGain have completed five years of service with the AFB, Gale Burns, Glenys Drewitt, Fiona Jackson, Gena Kyne, Anne Menzel and Margaret Tozer have completed 10 years of service and Margary Paynter has completed 15 years of service with the AFB, Dennis Smith from the George Vowell Centre helping out as barman and waiter, RPH volunteers David Ditchfield and wife Janet received a special award for their service to the station, Judy Sutherland, Chrisi Tsafso and Jo Sisley were present for awards handed to police who had held a self defence course for vision impaired, the AFB boat in the Moomba Dragon Boat Race, Sherry Cuthbert and James Nevein toast to Ernie Stewart's 102nd birthday, Susan Marshall with her children, Dorothy Cleeland and John Dowdle hand of a $25,000 cheque, Easter Bunny promoting the world's largest Easter Egg hunt as part of the Tattersall's Kooyong fair, Elenoar Scott and her mum Julie and Roberta Ashby, the use of teleconferencing by Palm Mitchell, with Shane McCarthy and Joy Lindsay in the background, aims for the year ahead including a possible name change, staff members Esther Lalor and Alex Capporilli learning Braille, and the Braille and Talking Book Library party with Mieke Mellars, Rose Blustein, Julia Simmons, Beryl Simmons, Emma Pritchard, Lorna Hayter and Alison Forbes.8 pages of text and images about AFB clients, staff and volunteersnon-fictionFor Staff & Volunteers of the Association for the Blind Inter Link Print Post No. 327855/00001 Association for the Blind A.C.N. 007 428 284 7 Mair Street, Brighton 3186 Autumn 1998elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, palm mitchell, shane mccarthy, mieke mellers, emma pritchard, lorna hayter, alison forbes, rose blustein, julie simmons, beryl simmons, stephen jolley, allan heywood, esther lalor, alex capporilli, elanoar scott, julie scott, roberta ashby, dorothy cleeland, john dowdle, susan marshall, sherry cuthbert, james nevein, david ditchfield, janet ditchfield, judy sutherland, christi tsafso, jo sisley, dennis smith, julie deutscher, june day, wendy bateman

Order of Service and prayers offered in memory of Marj Lane, a long time Association for the Blind volunteer who also inaugurated the Audio Description service for theatre.3 double sided pages folded into a bookletnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, marjory lane, association for the blind

Order of Service and prayers offered in memory of Hugh Jeffrey, scholar and teacher of music at RVIB and St Pauls School for the Blind.8 pages with picture of Hugh Jeffrey on covernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, hugh jeffrey, royal victorian institute for the blind

2 photographs of residents (one unknown with a volunteer and the other of Evelyn Grace Bryant and Terry Fraser, and 1 photograph of Terry Fraser and Carole O'Reilly at the launch of the Australian Large Print cookbook. Terry Fraser was the manager of Baringa and Carole O'Reilly a public relations officer with the AFB.3 black and white images of various sizesnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind, terry fraser, carole o'reilly, evelyn grace bryant

Newspaper article about complaints raised by a lobby group regarding 90 hedges that overhung footpaths and were dangerous for the vision impaired. Council implemented a new policy and the group dropped its equal opportunity complaint against Stonnington Council.1 newspaper article cut from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, advocacy

Newspaper interview with Neil Maxwell about his white cane and attitudes towards it, and information about White Cane day and what others can do.1 newspaper article cut from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, white cane day

Newspaper article about Neil Maxwell and his involvement with Malvern's Disability Access and Information Services (DIAS). The work of the group, which includes approaching the council about the change rooms at Harold Holt pool and need to upgrade Malvern footpaths, and details on when the first meeting will be held for 1995.1 newspaper article cut from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, advocacy

Newspaper article (Aussie Post, February 21, 1998) about Neil Maxwell and his involvement with Malvern's Disability Access and Information Services (DIAS), including issues with overhanging hedges. Article also includes quotes from Murray Mountain, as a consultant with Access Australia.1 newspaper article cut from a magazinenon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, stonnington council, murray mountain, advocacy

Newspaper article about Neil Maxwell and the need for Yarra Valley Water to provide Braille water bills for residents who are vision impaired.1 article photocopied from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, yarra valley water, advocacy