A brown shield with three medallions sitting below a small gold plate inscribed 'RVIB Table Tennis Championships'. The medallions show two people playing table tennis. Column 1 - Mens Singles: 1980 and 1981 Peter Evans, 1983 Uli Pfisterer Column 2 - Mixed Doubles: 1981 Helen Maxwell & Trevor Bailey, (undated) Jan Smith & Uli Pfisterer Column 3 - Women's Single: 1981 Janet Hartrich, 1982 Gill Tasker, 1983 Anne-Maree DicksonWooden shield with 3 gold medallions of people playing table tennis and metal plates underneathroyal victorian institute for the blind, peter evans, uli pfisterer, helen maxwell, trevor bailey, jan smith, janet hartrich, gill tasker, anne-maree dickson

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

Back Row Left to Right Julie McCann, Joan Kennedy, Patricia Curran, Robert Bullen, Alan Clark, Anthony Simpson, Dennis Barker, Denise Taylor, Lois Beckwith, Vicki Delley Middle Row Rodney Cameron, Ian Potter, Douglas Nesbit, Michelle Edwards, Helen Hatcher, William Collins, Maxwell Powell, Gary Davies Front Row Linda Blake, Christine Woolley, Marlene Watson, Glenda (Jean) Allen, Robyn Kingston, Marion Paulett, Robyn Kennedy, Wendy Nielson, Judy Smith.Class Photograph of students 1959Names on listeducation

These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chairs, apologies, correspondence, subscriptions, donations, legacies and general business. Reports are also included from Auxiliaries, Auditors, Library and Home teacher, Directors, The Black and White committee, Victor Maxwell House, Helen Keller Hostel, The Victor Maxwell Kindergarten, The Sandy Robertson Kindergarten, Alexis Albert House, Lighthouse, Silver Lighthouse committee, Newcastle Branch, 'Heathfield' and other Woollahra properties. 22/3/1965 it was noted to assist blind persons with the transfer to Decimal Currency an application had been made to the Commonwealth Treasurer for early release of specimen coins and notes. 24/1/1996 it was resolved that a dollar note gauge be supplied to all blind persons in N.S.W. 30/11/1966 it was noted the Management Committee had recommended to Council that the Society should transfer all its activities currently conducted at Williams Street to Mitchell Street and that the William Street be offered for sale at not less than $700,000. 1 volume of typed sheets glued to pagesroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports

These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chairs, apologies, correspondence, subscriptions, donations, legacies and general business. Reports are also included from Auxiliaries, Auditors, Library and Home teacher, Directors, The Black and White committee, Victor Maxwell House, Helen Keller Hostel, The Victor Maxwell Kindergarten, The Sandy Robertson Kindergarten, Alexis Albert House, Silver Lighthouse committee, 'Heathfield' and other Woollahra properties. 20/1/1958 it was noted that considerable developments were taking place with respect to the recording of books on discs to tape and the Society will adopt system of recording set out by R.N.I.B. 24/2/1958 an order for 100 small silver plated lighthouses had been decided on to be presented to outstanding benefactors of the Society. 15/8/1959 'Lighthouse', home for aged Blind women was opened. 5/9/1958 The President welcomed the first 6 residents to Alexis Albert House, home for aged Blind men. 6/9/1958 The Newcastle Blind Centre was opened. 23/9/1963 it was unanimously resolved that 5 Lots comprising of the estate left by the late Mrs F. I. Skovronksi were to be sold. 1 volume with sheets pasted on to pagesroyal blind society of new south wales, alexis albert hostel, victor maxwell kindergarten, sandy robertson kindergarten, helen keller hostel

These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chairs, apologies, correspondence, subscriptions, donations, legacies and general business. Reports are also included from Auxiliaries, Auditors, Library and Home teacher, Directors, The Black and White committee, Victor Maxwell House, Helen Keller Hostel, The Victor Maxwell Kindergarten, The Sandy Robertson Kindergarten, Alexis Albert House, Lighthouse, Silver Lighthouse committee, Sheltered Workshops, Newcastle and Wollongong branches, 'Heathfield' and other Woollahra properties. 25/3/1968 it was resolved that Braille services be reorganised to Library, Transcription and Braille instruction for blind persons. This plan created 2 new positions for blind persons. 20/7/1969 it was resolved that a Burwood Building Fund would be opened with the donation of $2,000 by Mr. W. G. Waterhouse. 27/10/1969 it was resolved that sheltered workshop employees who retired after 25 years service would be presented with a gold Braille watch. 19/1/1970 it was resolved that the Society agrees to accept a first mortgage on the security of the William Street property. 22/3/1971 The General Manager had reported that Burwood Council had arranged to purchase the Palatial Theatre and had agreed to lease the building to the Society for 12 months. 1 volume of sheets glued to pagesroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports

Two copies of the Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation Ceremony 1962 program. On the front page is a list of the staff working at the college - Mr. S. H. Walters (Principal), Miss J. C. Burnett, Mrs. N. F. Fawdry, Mrs. F. M. Petri, Mrs. H. Knox, Mrs. D. J. Andrew, Mrs. B. F. Hughes, Miss K. Alexander, Mrs. D. M. Philpot, Miss B. H. Cowling, Mrs. A. J. Coleman, Mr. W. D. Kolle, Mr. F. M. Courtis, Mr. P. M. Divola, Mr. E. J. Major, Mr. C. L. Barker, Mr. T. J. McCabe, Mr. F. G. East, Mr. D. O'Brien, Mr. W. J. F. Bernoth, Mr. R. L. Strauch, Mr. M. A. James, Mr. C. F. Houston, M. J. R. R. McLeod, Mr. G. G. Woodfield, Mr. K. C. Coles and Dr. G. A. Miller. On the inside cover is the "Significance of the Ceremony" and the "Order of the Ceremony". Mr. F. M. Courtis welcomed the visitors and the Principal read the College Charge. The 'Graduation Book' was presented to Mr. W. F. R. Budge by Miss J. C. Burnett. Mr. C. L. Barker presented the T.P.T.C. graduating students to the Principal and Mrs. N. F. Fawdry presented the T.I.T.C. graduating students to the Principal. Congratulations were offered by the Mayor of Bendigo Cr. R. A. Rae, J.P., the President of Strathfieldsaye Shire Cr. K. Houlahan, J. P. and Mr. E. P. Seymour, Head Teacher, Violet Street State School. The Occasional Address was given by Mr. L. J. Pryor Superintendent of Teacher Education. The following page contains a list of the "Students of 1960 - 1962 Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate". They are Glenys Faye Barrett, Marlene Isabella Bemrose, Beth Adora Bodinnar, Margaret Isobel Brown, Doris Lillian Chambers, Marie Ann Crawford, Margaret Carol Donne, Kaye Beverley Exell, Jannette Joyce Hughes, Margaret Christina Jenkins, Kathryn Margaret Lackmann, Susan Anne Lewer, Barbara June Lord, Jennifer Beris Matheson, Joy Lynette Messer, Geraldine Mary, Moylan, Patricia Joan O'Bree, Helen Jeanette Rodda, Lesley Scott, Heather Dawn Shenfield, Nola May Steele, Jennifer Margaret Weston and Alicia Yvonne Young. It also contains a paragraph describing "The Perfect Teacher". The back cover of the booklet has a list of "Students of 1961 - 1962 Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate". John Walter Angel, Elisabeth Ann Arkinstall, Mary Christina Backway, Helen Elizabeth Barclay, Bruce Maxwell Bouch, Pamela Mary Braden, Howard Francis Briggs, Clare Antoinette Brown, Alan John Bruce, Peter John Burns, Valerie Jean Caldwell, Marie Lynette Chambers, Margaret Jeannette Christie, Alison Ruth Clement, Marie Elaine Collins, Gladys Helena Cooke, Lindsay Charles Coster, David John Cowan, Peter John Cronin, Berenice Margaret Cronk, Edeline May Crouch, Theodore Robert Dare, Lynette Joan Davis, Ian David Dawson, Mary DeAraugo, Kenneth Ross Erbs, Francis Elaine Mary Fallon, Margaret Fawcett, Janet Frances Filbey, Francesco Gargiulo, Ian John Glenister, Barbara Faye Gotch, Lynette Ellen Graham, Colin Athol Hayes, Marlene Grace Hazen, Desmond Brian Hearn, Brentford Graeme Heath, Carmel Jean Heslop, Pamela Joy Higgie, Lynette Rosemary Cecelia Hoare, Erica Fay Holloway, Marie Jean Jardine, Kenneth Neil Johnson, Laurel Robyn Jones, Glenys Lorraine Judd, Diane Elizabeth Kear, Ann Elizabeth Keenan, Monica Cecelia Kelly, Margaret Elizabeth Landini, Patricia Joy Langdon, Dorothy Margaret Leitch, Donald Alan Leslie, Mary Carmel McCormack, Helen Mary McCutcheon, Birgitt Marx, Claire Agnes Mullins, Lucille Anne Newcombe, Glenice Vivienne Orr, Judith Joyce Ozanne, Wilma Beverley Pape, Virginia Elizabeth Parke, Robin Parker, Dorothy Joan Peterson, Robin Joan Phillips, Cherril Margaret Probyn, Norma Lesley Rantall, Nola Read, Margaret Elaine Ridley, Thomas Charles Rilen, Marie Therese Sharkey, Judith Margaret Spackman, Desmond Thomas Stephens, Nancy Rae Telfer, Bernard James Trevaskis, Marjorie Ellen Warden, Laurice Helen Warwick, Judith Maree Weir, Maxwell John White, Norman Leslie Williams, Pamela Williams and Lloyd Reginald Wishart. Within this document is a loose page showing the seating arrangements for the graduation. Staff seating arrangements are as follows - Walters, Barker, Seymour, Fawdry, McCabe, Woodfield, Alexander, Hughes, Divola, Major, Strauch, Pryor, Budge, Burnett, East, Houston, Petri, Andrew, Coles, McLeod, James, O'Brien.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college graduatio, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, teaching, teachers, students, staff, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo teachers' college staff, history, graduation, graduation ceremony, book, tertiary education, graduands, graduates

Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1962. Editorial, Prominent Personalities, The Principal's Pages, The Richard W. Richards Medal, The Challenge, Camera Portraits, Conferring of Diplomas, The Highest Distinction - the F. J. Pomeroy Cup, What is Mathematics?, Microliths, Begonia Festival Procession, In a Man's World, Retirement of Mr. Harold Yates, The Eric McGrath Award, Asian Students in the S.M.B., Austral-Asian Relationships, Originality - At What Price?, Sports Awards 1962, Sports, The BEAT Generation, University in Ballarat, Heads of Departments 1873 - , Associates Black soft cover with grey inscriptions and grey and yellow figures on front cover, 72 pagesOn one of the first two loose pages there is the inscription "Copy uncollected by student but paid for, used to cut our advertisers' copy, 15/08/63".ballarat school of mines students' magazine 1962, staff, sports, stanley white, kelvin whitford, eric mcgrath, ian weir, gordon johnson, kerry penna, kevin oscar rogers, robert coutts, graeme waller, anita bitans, noel kelly, john davis, tony brauer, sue davies, h. e. arblaster, w. h. reimann, a. j. bethune, william peter john huberts, d. pollard, john boermans, james william beattie, edward westlake doney, john maxwell gilbert, barbara anne o'conell, helen margaret ross, robert william tantau, jeffery murrell, barry thomas dunstan, juris erdmanis, sr. mary andre power, james william john, walter henry reimann, donald james stewart, ronald william furlong, kenneth joseph howard, allan graham rock, robert geoffrey champneys, denis richard colbourn, wilhelmus peterus johannes huberts, neil herbert andrews, john barry gillick, charles edwin goddard, donald william pope, william henry saggers, ronald charles davis, travers william duncan, brian thomas hickey, robert reginald archer, kaspars bitans, robert william lochhead, tony white, teng seong khoo, robert frederic murrell, john william faulkner, harry w. goldsmith, h. darby, don holmes, j. r. pound, david james, ross gray, harold yates, w. l. moore, teddy gan, m. moissinac, c. gan, b. tanthiem, l. k. oh, b. eng, doug rash, d. holmes, t. c. poh, b. saw, s. wendt, p. malins, d. a. black, g. biddington, borom tanthiem, edward elsbury, w. lancaster, mount isa mines, eric mcgrath award, ballarat school of mines revue, electrolytic zinc companyof australasia limited, m.b. john, b. and g. myers, broken hill associated smelters

A white document titled "Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation Ceremony 1967" and below this is a list of the college staff. They are Mr. J. M. Hill (Principal), Mr. K. G. Scarrott, Mr. F. M. Courtis, Mr. T. J. McCabe, Mr. B. Rollins, Mr. R. F. Colbourne, Mr. B. A. Clemson, Mr. L. A. Hall, Mr. B. T. Geary, Mr. J. J. R. McLeod, Mr. K. C. Coles, Mr. P. M. Divola, Mr. J. Brasier, Mr. J. J. Layther, Mr. A. D. Maltby, Mr. R. J. Harris, Mr. R. N. Bruce, Mr. R. N. Teasdale, Mr. R. Collis, Mr. F. G. East, Mrs. H. J. Chatfield, Mrs. N. Fawdry, Miss S. M. Waring, Mrs. H. Knox, Mrs. F. M. Petri, Mrs. M. M. Kerr, Mrs. E. I. Perry, Mrs. M. M. Clemson, Mrs. M. P. Hibberd, Miss J. C. Burnett, and Dr. S. Morphy (Medical Staff). Administrative Staff - Mr. W. D. Kolle, Miss B. H. Cowling, Mrs. J. E. Parkin and Mrs. D. M. Philpott. On the inside cover is the "Significance of the Ceremony" and "Order of the Ceremony". A Welcome to Visitors was given by Mr. B. A. Clemson and the College Charge was read by the Principal. The Graduation Book was presented to Mr. W. F. R. Budge by Mrs. H. Chatfield the Dean of Women Students. Mr. K. G. Scarrott presented the T. P. T. C. students to Dr. W. C. Radford and Mrs. N. F. Fawdry presented the T. I. T. C. students to Dr. W. C. Radford. Congratulations were offered by The Mayor of Bendigo Cr. W. Cambridge, the President of Strathfieldsaye Shire Cr. M. O'Halloran and Mr. E. J. Allison, Head Master of Golden Square State School. Dr. W. C. Radford gave the Occasional Address.The following page contains the names of the students of 1965 - 1967 who received their Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate. - Margaret Mary Therese Atchison, Sandra Margaret Therese Atkinson, Jennifer Margaret Barker, Marilyn Joan Durbridge, Sandra Faye Ermel, Jeanette Craig Ferguson, Janice Mary Fee, Annette Gargiulo, Jennifer Mary Hawkins, Jocelyn Ann Heslop, Julie Marion Hopper, Susan Mary Howard, Donnette Ann Hufer, Dorothy Joan King, Leonie Anne Mackay, Mary Bernadette McCurry, Diane Margaret Louise McPherson, Jennifer Evelyn Mansfield, Maureen Moait, Jennier Joy Mouser, Marie Jeannette O'Brien, Ann Lorraine Pawley, Pamela Jeanette Phillips, Wendy Roma Rainey, Lynette Jean Robinson, Nola Mary Sawers, Margaret Ellen Sheridan, Rosalie Heather Smith, Marianne Catherine Stockx, Margery Lois Storey, Joyce Eidirien Waidabu, Barbara Joan Webb, Marion Joyce Wright and Margaret Joan Young. This page also contains the names of the students who graduated with their Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate 1966 - 1967. - Merylyn Dale Abbot, Janet Ann Angus, Robert Maxwell Anset, Jocelyn Gray Astbury, Catherine Mary Backstrop, Anne Margaret Becker, Graeme Kenneth Blake, Mary Margaret Bourke, Ruth Yvonne Bradbury, Mary Elizabeth Carstensen, William Stephen Carthew, Glenda Marjory Childs, Rae Mary Chittock, Elizabeth Lorraine Colville, Robyn Elizabeth Connelly, Michael Thomas Corboy, Richard George Cowan, Carmel Margaret Delaney, Margaret Ruth Dettman, Bryan John Dillon, Suzann Margaret Fahey, John Stuart Fleming, Maxwell George Fletcher, Valma Mary Foreman, Joan Elsie Gillespie, Beverley Joan Ham, Leonard Jack Heathcote, John Edward Higgs, Pauline Susan Hobby, Rhonda Carolyn Hunter, Heather May Kennedy, Gillian Anne Knight, Anne Elizabeth Layton, Judith Irene Learmonth, Jean Annette Leversha, Judith Katherine Longhurst, Jeannie Elizabeth Anne McKerrow, Charles Bryan Mathieson, Judith Lorraine Mills, Patsie Murphy, John William Norman, Jocelyn Anne Nunn, Helen Margaret O'Donoghue, Andrea Palmer, Carolyn Joy Palmer, Arthur Henry Parker, Sandra Jean Peace, Anne Marie Pianta, Margaret Joan Plant, Lawrence John Plowman, Graeme Kenneth Proud, Nancy Elizabeth Raven, Colleen Margaret Reid, Glenda Ann Rogerson, Vivienne Lorraine Roscoe, Peter Thomas Ryan, Bruce Robert Scriven, Margaret Lorraine Seddon, Ann Shemshedin, Heather Joy Shields, Margaret Susan Snow, Lee-ann Robyn Spittal, Graeme George Stanyer, Marie Stevenson, Jennifer May Teague, Kenneth William Thomas, Kerry Joy Tobias, Patrick James Tobin, Jennifer Anne Todd, Helen June Trevaskis, Faye Lynette Turner, Rosemary Gaye Ward, Peter Edward White, Barbara Lindsay Wotherspoon, Fairlie Grace Young, and Katherine Rosalee Zerbst The back cover has the "Principal's Charge to the Graduands" and "The College Anthem". The Conductress being Mrs. F.M. Petrie and the Pianist Miss M. Shaw.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college graduatio, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, teaching, teachers, students, tertiary education, graduation, graduation ceremony, graduands, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo teachers' college students, graduands, graduates, book

A cream document titled "Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation Ceremony 1960". The front page also contains a list of the staff working at the college. They are Mr. S. H. Walters (Principal), Miss J. C. Burnett, Mrs. N. F. Fawdry, Mrs. F. M. Petri, Miss R. E. Manlein, Mrs. D. J. Andrew, Mrs. B. F. Hughes, Miss K. Alexander, Miss C. M. Oughton Jones, Miss B. H. Cowling, Mrs. A. J. Coleman, Mr. F. M. Courtis, Mr. D. A. Newbury, Mr. F. X. Martin, Mr. C. L. Barker, Mr. T. J. McCabe, Mr. F. G. East, Mr. P. F. Fitzpatrick, Mr. M. Pratt, Mr. W. J. F. Bernoth, Mr. R. L. Strauch, Mr. M. A. James, Mr. R. E. Wittman, Mr. C. F. Houston, Mr. J. R. R. McLeod, Mr. G. G. Woodfield and Mr. K. C. Coles. The inside cover contains the "Significance of the Ceremony" and "Order of the Ceremony". Mr. F. M. Courtis welcomed the visitors whilst the Principal read the College Charge. The 'Graduation Book' was presented to Mr. A. L. Harris Inspector of Schools by Miss J. C. Burnett.The final roll call for 1960 was read by Mr. C. L. Barker. Congratulations were offered by The Mayor of Bendigo Cr. R. H. Wilson,J. P., Cr. T. A. Drechsler President of Strathfieldsaye Shire and Mr. G. Salathiel, Head Teacher of Gravel Hill State School. Finally the Occasional Address was presented by Mr. F. H. Brooks Assistant Director of Education. The following page contains a list of "Students of 1958-1960 Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate" - Marjorie May Allen, Janice Helen Ashman, Grada Ali Bos, Joan Margaret Busfield, Barbara Joan Cameron, Shirley Margaret Cribbes, Marcia Ann Davison, Margaret Mary Frances Dick, Lorraine Jean MacIntosh Goddard, Beverley Lorraine Goudie, Jennifer Joy Hamilton, Maureen Margaret Hunt, Shirley Joyce Innocent, Monica McKenna, Eileen Bernadette Mulvahil, Nola Ellen Parker, Jeanette Mary Pearson, Maureen Anne Pentland, Elaine Denise Pochon, Marian Judith Rechter, Marilyn Joy Rose, Catherine Shiels, Margaret Evelyn Stevenson, Rosemary Sutherland, Patricia Helen Tassicker, Eileen Monica Tuohey, Robin Elizabeth Walters, Patricia Ann Wenn and Ethel Dawn Whitelock. The back page contains a list of "Students of 1959-1960 Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate". - Kathleen Anne Algie, Ian Armstrong, Lorna Constance Barbour, Ronald Lindsay Bell, Michael Laurence Brown, Ross Ernest Brown, Graeme Lambden Budd, Duncan Leslie Thomas Cameron, Peter Morgan Clutterbuck, Joan Christine Connor, Allen William Cornelius, Glenys Elaine Cussins, Jean Elizabeth Davis, Denis William DeCann, Robert Alain Denham, Janet Carmel Doyle, Patricia May Edwards, Walter Kenneth Espagne, Fay Iris Evans, Brenda Gertrude Farrell, Malcolm George Ferguson, Elizabeth Joyce Fitzgerald, Kevin Joseph Foley, Barbara Violet Forrester, Lawrence Joseph Ginnivan, Peter Murray Graham, Thelma Elaine Grist, Dorothy Robyn Haines, William Jon Hall, Patricia Jeanette Hancock, Robert John Harris, William Ian Hart, Lorraine Moira Holmes, Lynette Ann Ireland, Morris Raymond Jackman, Christine Jackson, Margaret Nancy Jackson, Nanette Elizabeth Johnson, Trevor John Kellam, Robert Bruce Kemp, Ross Eliot Koochew, Henry Francis Lean, Janet Bobbie Leabeter, Rosemary Elizabeth Lowe, Graeme Stanley Lucas, Joy Patricia Maxwell, Terence Michael Mulvihill, George Alan Murdoch, Kevin Michael Murphy, Ann-Marie McCallum, Helen June Nixon, Kerry Joy O'Brien, William John O'Connell, Christine Lynette Olsen, William Stanley Page, Janice Anne Preston, John Stuart Reed, William Francis Reeves, Gary Desmond Robbins, Peter John Schlitz, Donald John McIntosh Shadforth, Gavin James Smith, John Archibald Spark, Illar Streimann, Janice Margaret Taylor, Ian Leonard Thornton, Rosemary Fay Wait, Russell Gilbert Walker, James John Wallis, Clare Mary Ward, David Ross Wiedermann, and Stephen Wilkinson.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college graduatio, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, teaching, teachers, students, graduation, tertiary education, graduation ceremony, history, book, bendigo teachers' college staff, graduands, graduates, bendigo teachers' college students, teacher training

A light blue document titled "Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation Ceremony 1956". Also on the front page is a list of the staff working at the college. On the inside cover is the "Significance of the Ceremony" and the "Order of the Ceremony". A welcome to visitors was given by Mr. F. M. Courtis and the Principal gave the college charge. The signing of the 'Graduation Book' was presented to Mr. A. L. Harris Inspector of Schools, by Miss J. C. Burnett. The final call of the roll for 1956 was given by Mr. C. L. Barker. Congratulations were offered by the Mayor Cr. A .S. Craig and Mr. S. J. Tongway Head Teacher of Gravel Hill State School. Finally the Occasional Address was presented by Mr. J. G. Cannon Chief Inspector of Primary Schools. The next page has a list of the "Students of 1955-56". The back page has the "Principal's Charge". Bolton Bros., Printers, Bendigo. The staff members names are Miss J. C. Burnett, Mrs. F. M. Petri, Miss G. L. Davie, Miss N. L. Hutcheson, Miss E. B. Morris, Mrs C. I. Skehan, Miss B. H. Cowling, Mr. F. M. Courtis, Mr. L. J. Pryor (Principal), Mr. C. L. Barker, Mr. M. Brown, Mr. T. J.McCabe, Mr. G. W. D. Boyd, Mr. N. J. Taylor, Mr. L. A. Hall, Mr. R. L. Strauch and Mr. G. S. Poulsen. The graduating students are - Margaret Carolyn Allinson, Robert Eric Allison, Diane Backhouse, Mary Elizabeth Barbour, Patricia Mary Blake, Peter Brian Cook, Edgar Vincent Crampton, Heather Lorraine Dalrymple, Josephine Margaret Delle Vergini, Roy Stanislaus Dickson, Margaret Isobel Diss, Barry Edwards, Margaret Lorraine Edwards, Edith Dawn Ellis, Graeme Leslie Evans, Dorothea Helen Farrell, Maureen Margaret Forrester, Roma June Hamilton, Carmel Catherine Hart, Esma Olive Haw, Margaret Helen Hogben, Beverley Norwood Hutchinson, Ronald Ireland, Edith Dawn Ireson, Joy Amelia Jeffrey, Valerie Margaret Jones, Noel Charles Kilby, Maxene Shirley King, Dorothy Lorraine Lee, Maxwell John Lovelace, Marie Joan Madin, Margaret Mary Mannes, William Daniel Manson, Janice Renyra Martin, Margaret Dawn Merlo, Anne Mills Moodie, Garry Norman Muller, Janice Nancy McKean, Ronald Walter McKendrick, Norma Maud Neal, Trevor Raymond Oakley, Bruce Peake, Marjorie Peile, Elaine Margaret Plant, Helen Rae Rawiller, Lynette Theresa Reid, Philip William Eric Reid, Geoffrey Rolf Richards, Margaret Rodgers, Anne Marie Sanders, Kenneth Maxwell Sargeant, Pamela Marie Saunders, Jessica Evelyn Scoones, Jean Neilson Shadforth, Beverley Mabel Slade, Nancye Elizabeth Smith, Margaret Eleanor Speers, Elizabeth Stewart, Leon Maurice Thompson, Margaret Gwen Till, Maureen Alma Trimble, George Walter Vincent, John Fairbank Phillip Waddington, Joyce May Walker, Austin Edward Walsh, Anne Elizabeth Warman, Raymond Henry Way, Dorothea Lillian Wearne, Aileen Margaret Weeks, Gordon Raymond Williams, Janice Margaret Wood, Doreen Amelia Worsnop and Marie Ethel Wright.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college graduatio, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, teaching, teachers, students, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo teachers' college students, tertiary education, teacher training, history, graduation, graduation ceremony, graduates, graduands

A small cream copy of the 1952 Bendigo Teachers' College Graduation Ceremony. On the inside cover is a list of the Graduands - Robert Thomas Armstrong, Francis Arthur Baggage, Aileen Victoria Campbell, Coralie Beatrice Helen Cohn, Mary Therese Collins, Margaret Joan Crawford, Kevin Maurice Cullen, Dulcie Olive Dann, June Rachel Dolling, Lorna McPherson Donaldson, Dorothy Doyle, Kathleen Frances Farrell, Hugh Lionel Fawssett, Joan Mary Flynn, Peter John Gurry, Ailsa Jean Holland, Jeffrey James Layther, Maxwell John Lee, Ronald William Longstaff, Noel David Millar, Ronald Henry Ogier, Pamelia Margaret Pape, Margaret Alice Quick, Neil James Redfern, Elizabeth Ann Roberts, Margaret Elizabeth Roberts, Joan Margaret Rosengren, Neil Ross, Heather Dawn Sheehan, John Marley Sheen, Elizabeth Mary Sleep, William George Shand Smith, Joyce Margaret Spalding, Alan Robert Trethewey, Margaret Tripcony, Francis Elizabeth Verge, Kevin James Reynolds Warren and Elizabeth Marie Williamson. Within the program is a loose sheet of paper with a copy of the graduation procedure.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college graduatio, latrobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, teaching, teachers, student, bendigo teachers' college graduation, graduation, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo teachers' college staff, tertiary education, book, history

Small book for Ceremonial Presentation of Colors of 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force by His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, P > C. G. C M. G. On behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo on Sunday, 11th June, 1916 at 3 p. M. Printed by Bolton Bros, Bendigo. The program outlines Presentation of Colours Ceremonial, names of Regimental Staff, Duties, Companies and the names of Officers and the Consecration of Colours. On the front is the Rising Sun Badge with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and two crossed flags. On the right is the Union Jack and on the left is the green 38th Battalion flag. The letter is from Allan Wilkie who has sent $10 to cover his subscription to the Historical Society and he enclosed the 38th Battalion AIF booklet on the Presentation of Colors. Two copies of this booklet.book, bendigo, 38th battalion aif, book, 38th battalion aif presentation of colors, allan wilkie, bendigo historical society, william henry wilkie, sir ronald munro ferguson, lady helen munro ferguson, c h davis, r o henderson, a fraser, j m mccusker, r m marks, w n gunson, p s spark, p j telfer, h w joseph, j j code, a runting, f e fairweather, j h moore, g v lansell, r e trebilcock, l lipshut, w j collins, c h peters, l l smith, e f moore, h dench, e w latchford, f c morrison, f r b martin, g hurry, j akeroyd, r d tyers, j l whitehead, w maxwell, h mccoll, a j a maudsley, h f selleck, w l bogle, w williams, a l reid, w h orchard, j b o'donnell, t e green

Register of First Pupils Dated 8 - 7 2026|Adams, Stella Adderley, Thomas Adderly, Olive Ainsworth, Violet Allen, Laura Anderson, Holly Anderson, Lola Ayton, Arthur Ayton, Jeffrey Barlow, Leila Bartlett, John Batten, Audrey Batten, Mavis Beadon, Alan Bell, Florence Benn, Dorothy Benn, Edna Benn, Walter W. Bennet, Edith Bennet, Elsie Bennett, Dorothes Bennett, Henry Bennett, Norma Benoulli, Royce A. Beynon, Frank Binns, Stella M. Blakey, Harold Breaden, Marion Breadon, Maxwell Bridges, Agnes G. Bridges, Bessie Bridges, Charles Bridges, Joseph Bridges, Myrtle Brock, Jethro Brock, Rose Annetta Brooks, Adas Brooks, Clarence Brooks, George Brown, Jean Brown, Robert Brown, Stanley Brutnell, Kathleen Bunting, John Campbell, Jessie Campbell, Marjory Challen, Peter Champman, Joy Chapman, Keith Chapman, William Clayton, Ada Clayton, Thomas Clemson, Nancy Close, Irene Jean Collison, Hannah Collison, Vera J. Coulter, Ronald Coulter, Thelma Cox, Roy Cox, Sydney Crompton, Raymond Dale, Dorothy Dempsey, Eileen Dickson, George Dickson, Leslie Dickson, Maria Francis Dixon, Isobella Donald, David Downing, Marjory Dunstan, Frances Dunstan, William Dyett, Gordon Dyett, Ronald Evans, Edward Firth, Emily Foran, Frank Frith, Emily Frith, Maisie Gardiner, Jack Gardiner, Monica Gilbert, Laughrey Gillman, Jean Gillman, Marvis Hall, Gladys Hall, Marjory Hall, Trevis Harbottle, Charles Harbottle, Ethel Heffer, Annie Heffer, Elizabeth Heffer, Maud Heffer, Olive Heid, George L. Hiscock, Augustus Hiscock, Evelyn Hiscock, Muriel Hiscock, Valma Hogarth, Ludwig Hunter, Dorothy James, Daisy Johnston, Merle Kenny, Frank Lapthorne, Coral Lapthorne, Joy Lawson, James "Jim" Neil Lowe, Lyla Mahoney, Stuart Mancell, Herbert Mancell, Jack McCall, Janet McDonald, Victor McKay, Edith McKay, Jessie McPherson, Flora Millar, George Montgomery, Albert Montgomery, Alen Montgomery, John Morris, Albert Morrisey, John Morrisey, Mathew Morrisey, Raymond Mounsey, Ray Nayler, Jack Neish, William J. Norman, Elizabeth Norton, Dennis Nye, Florence Nye, Helen J. Nye, Mabel Ethel Perry, William Phillips, Melva Prichard, Marie Proughton, Dorothy Quick, Elsie Quick, Jean Ivy Rautman, Marie Raymond, Vivian Reddrop, Bertha Reddrop, Jean Roberts, Percival Roberts, Walter Rose, Maxwell Scott, Gillah Scott, Norman Searle, William Skinner, Seslie Small, Duncan Smith, Joseph Smith, William Soutar, Henry Stafford, Dorothy Stafford, Thelma Stark, Alfred W. D. Stark, Edith Starke, William Steele, James Sweeney, David Tindell, Maudel Trickey, George Trickey, Violet Trowbridge, Harry N. Trueman, Henry Vivian, Raymond Walker, Harold Warmiington, Ian Warmington, Ian Warmington, John Warmington, Stuart Warmington, Wilson White, Norma Whittet, Jessie Whittet, Lyn Widdy, Jessie Wilson, Eric Wilson, Normanalbion primary school, albion state school, state school, primary school, albion, adelaide street

Helen Malvira Mackenzie (1865-1956) married Charles Ansell Smith (c1861-1934). He was baptised 23 April 1861 in Tintinhull, Somerset - son of William Maxwell & Louisa Claudina Smith (nee Ansell). His father was curate of the church at the time. Helen Malvira (or Malvena) MacKenzie, known as Nellie, was the second daughter of the John Mackenzie J.P., of Westernport, and Wilcannia, N.S.W., and great granddaughter of the late Admiral Pasco, R.N. They lived at 'Devon', 3 Vincent Street from at least 1910 but perhaps earlier until 1915. Charles Ansell and Helen Malvina Smith’s children: 1. Kenneth Ansell – b 1892 d 3 May 1977 at Lancefield SERN 819 Enlisted AIF on 17/8/1914 giving his occupation as book seller Assigned to 8th Battalion, G company Enlisted 17 August 1914 Embarked A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 Returned to Australia on 23 October 1918 Obituary describes him as eldest child of the late Charles Ansell & Helen M Smith of Surrey Hills and Lancefield. 2. Stanley Charles – b 1893 (Carlton) - lived Surrey Hills 3. Dorothy Louisa – b 1894 - 1988 4. Harold Maxwell Pasco – b 1897 Oakleigh SERN 3268 Educated Surrey Hills State School Religion Cof E Occupation: Clerk Served with 48th Infantry CMF, Kooyong Enlisted 23 July 1915 – parents living at Vincent Street at the time Assigned to 24th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement Embarked HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915 KIA 4 October 1917 at Passchendaele, Ypres No known grave. Parents at ‘Cloverdale’, Lancefield 5. Francis W D (Frank) – b 1898 – 1972 Obituary: Frank (FWD) Smith on Feb 14 (suddenly) Francis Wm Douglas Smith, son of Charles Ansell & Helen M (Surrey Hills & Lancefield) and brother of Kenneth (Lancefield), Dorothy (Mrs Cromwell), Harold (KIA) Roy & Stanley. 6. Roy MacKenzie – b 1901 – 1988 m Ruby Olive Laity in 1931 So, the children were all born before the family came to Surrey Hills but Vincent Street was where they grew up. Charles and Helen are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (CE-NS-1266) Comment: An early example of a 'traditional' wedding dress.B&W bridal studio portrait of Mrs Helen Malvira Smith in a traditional wedding dress. weddings, wedding dresses, helen malvira mackenzie, helen malvira smith, kenneth ansell smith, stanley charles smith, dorothy louisa smith, harold maxwell pasco smith

Charles Ansell Smith (c1861-1934) lived at 'Devon', 3 Vincent Street from at least 1910 but perhaps earlier until 1915. Baptised 23 April 1861 in Tintinhull, Somerset - son of William Maxwell & Louisa Claudina Smith (nee Ansell). His father was curate of the church at the time. Married Helen Malvira MacKenzie. Charles Ansell and Helen Malvina Smith’s children: 1. Kenneth Ansell – b 1892 d 3 May 1977 at Lancefield SERN 819 Enlisted AIF on 17/8/1914 giving his occupation as book seller Assigned to 8th Battalion, G company Enlisted 17 August 1914 Embarked A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 Returned to Australia on 23 October 1918 Obituary describes him as eldest child of the late Charles Ansell & Helen M Smith of Surrey Hills and Lancefield. 2. Stanley Charles – b 1893 (Carlton) - lived Surrey Hills 3. Dorothy Louisa – b 1894 - 1988 4. Harold Maxwell Pasco – b 1897 Oakleigh SERN 3268 Educated Surrey Hills State School Religion Cof E Occupation: Clerk Served with 48th Infantry CMF, Kooyong Enlisted 23 July 1915 – parents living at Vincent Street at the time Assigned to 24th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement Embarked HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915 KIA 4 October 1917 at Passchendaele, Ypres No known grave. Parents at ‘Cloverdale’, Lancefield 5. Francis W D (Frank) – b 1898 – 1972 Obituary: Frank (FWD) Smith on Feb 14 (suddenly) Francis Wm Douglas Smith, son of Charles Ansell & Helen M (Surrey Hills & Lancefield) and brother of Kenneth (Lancefield), Dorothy (Mrs Cromwell), Harold (KIA) Roy & Stanley. 6. Roy MacKenzie – b 1901 – 1988 m Ruby Olive Laity in 1931 So, the children were all born before the family came to Surrey Hills but Vincent Street was where they grew up. Charles and Helen are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (CE-NS-1266)B&W head and shoulders portrait of a bearded man in formal attire. charles ansell smith, box hill cemetery, helen malvira mackenzie, helen malvira smith, harold maxwell smith, harold pasco maxwell smith, stanley charles smith, dorothy louisa smith, francis w d smith

Articles in the annual report include: a list of professions occupied by blind citizens, 15 blinded soldiers who have worked with Mr Kippax are in full employment including a farmer and a potter, a visit to New Zealand to see a comparable institute has resulted in a valuable resource that will lead to improvements locally, consideration to modernising the William Street building and extending the library and home teaching areas, praise from the Chairman Captain H. Gilbert Nobbs of the NSW War Blinded Welfare Committee attributing success to Roy Kippax and the Braille Library, function held at History House to celebrate the work of voluntary transcribers including H.W. Thompson who had just completed 35 years and was presented with a revolving chair, 360 and 333 lessons were given in Braille reading and writing respectively, with 261 and 15 for Moon reading and typing, purchase of a large house at Woollahra to accommodate over 20 women with the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust providing 1000 pounds towards this and the Women's Auxiliary raising the same for it's purchase, the sixth year of the 'Glow Worm' sessions and due to a change in the National outlook the Marcus Clark Ex-Servicemen's Association has filled in the trenches previously dug for air raids. In the Women's Auxiliary report, which was written later, congratulations were given to the new President Justice Maxwell and sadness at the resignation of Ernest Scott.1 printed volume with black and white illustrationssydney industrial blind institution, annual report, roy kippax, new zealand, buildings, h gilbert nobbs, herbert thompson, helen keller hostel, goodie reeve, 2gb, justice maxwell, ernest scott

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: alterations and additions to the Victor Maxwell House Nursery to modernise and provide accommodation for up to 20 children due to the success in the 2UW Blind Babies Appeal and Hoyts Theatres Ltd Charity Drive, opening in December of the North Branch Blind Welfare Centre in Bull Street Newcastle, the need for more finance to extend the Helen Keller hostel and to build a Blind Men and Youths Hostel to satisfy demand for supportive accommodation, thanks to Butler's Air Transport in providing free travel to Stuart Kerry and C. Rae who travel around the state teaching people in their own homes, two prisoners serving life sentences continue to transcribe books - one solely for St Lucy's and the other has handled requests for text books from Sydney University, the Braille Printing Press has produced 'The Commonsense Cookery Book' in Braille as it has been in constant demand, a heartfelt thanks to Rivis Mead who has been sewing and repairing books but is unable to continue this role, however she will continue to transcribe as she also has done for almost 30 years, a donation of 4 guineas was made to the City of Sydney Eisteddfod for two trophies for Braille reading in the Children's section of the 1953 Eisteddfod, there is a pool of trained switchboard operators who have trained under Miss E. Teulan and are ready for work, Neville Neich won the Adult Braille reading contest at the City of Sydney Eisteddfod and was asked to later broadcast this over the ABC National Network, winners of the other sections were broadcast over the 'Glow Worm' sessions, Nola Dekyvere accepted her fourth Presidency for the Black and White Ball at the Trocadero, an exhibition of handicrafts organised by Goodie Reeve resulted in the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW including a special section for Blind participants in their Handicraft section of the 1954 Royal Easter Show, NSW Cricket and Athletic Club continues to play regular fixtures at suburban and country centres - winning 12, losing 4 and drawing 4, the establishment of the NSW Blind Bowling Club, and the Coronation medal has been awarded to E.T Herford (CEO), W.A. Davis (Northern Rep), C. Rae (Braille instructor) and J. Wilston (worker). 1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, annual report, victor maxwell kindergarten, helen keller hostel, stuart kerry, c rae, rivis mead, e teulan, neville neich, nola dekyvere, goodie reeve, cricket, bowling, e t herford, w.a. davis, j wilston, parramatta gaol

Articles in the annual report include: the coming opening of the Alexis Albert Hostel for Aged Blind Men in Culdees Road, a property purchased in Burwood Road for Aged Women and Couples, a list of prize winners at the Royal Easter Show for various handicrafts by people who have learned their skill from the Occupational Therapy department, continued output of mats, baskets, brooms and matting in workshops requires demand by conscious consumers, appeal to employ skilled blind people in various industries as switchboard operators, piano tuners, stenographers, etc., aim to create a Youth Hostel due demand, best known of the Society's activities the library continues to provides reading material in Braille and Moon as well as Talking Books, awareness that gramophone discs are no longer being made and investigating the alternatives including tape recorders, regular musical concerts are held in the Society's hall and some musicians compete in the blind category and open category sections in the City of Sydney Eisteddfod, the outpatients clinic continues to provide regular and continuing treatment, families of children at the Victor Maxwell House are encouraged to visit the nursery, take their children home for holidays and weekends or each night - as considered the most beneficial by the Panel, work has begun on a new centre in Newcastle, social cricket matches and usually a bi-annual trip to Brisbane keep the NSW Blind Cricket and Athletics Club in shape, the NSW Blind Bowling Club play both indoor and outdoor bowls with the Balmain Bowling Club helping to organise trips to various clubs, the William Street Womens Bowlers Club invited 4 members from each club to play on the green at Five Dock, next year they intend to organise a similar indoor competition, the Victor Maxwell Nursery benefited greatly from the 2UW Blind Appeal for Blind Babies, Helen Keller Annual Fete, Blind Artists Concert with special guest artists who volunteer their time, thank you to Nellie Sweeney for training the Waimea Singers (Helen Keller hostel choir), '1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, annual report, victor maxwell kindergarten, helen keller hostel, alexis albert hostel, employment, black and white committee, cricket, bowling, william street blind women's bowling club, goodie reeve, fundraising, blind musicians, nellie sweeney, waimea singers, justice maxwell, wilfred reed, david hornibrook, richard underwood, rotary club of burwood

Articles in the annual report include: a brief history of the organisation on it's 80th anniversary, resignation of Herbert Thompson who had provided over 50 years of voluntary service in the library, Braille teacher and Council member with a plaque commemorating him in the Library, the addition of Reverend Noel McCaw on the Council as Mr Thompson's replacement and A.F. Albert's appointment as Vice President, the unexpected demolition of 'Heathfield; in Woollahra due to it's condition and a rethinking of strategy given the demand for a kindergarten in the western suburbs, intention to rebuild the lower hall in William St to accommodate studios, offices, repair and storage facilities to satisfy the growing demand for tapes, outline of the Blind Book Society and how it became an auxiliary to the Society so that the assets and goodwill of the BBS were transferred to the RBS, support for this action by Frank Clune and other authors, transcription work done by the Braille Writers Association of NSW includes Leaving Certificate exams, knitting patterns, recipes and musical compositions, references to the change in talking book machines and teachers checking transcribers work to ensure mild censorship does not occur, two examples of how the support can change the life of a blind person, the assembling of a giant flower basket (10 x 15 feet) for the Town Hall Float in the Waratah Festival which was filled with 25,000 sweet peas and a bow of 6 foot wide satin - sadly the truck carrying this would not start and the float was not seen, dropping of sales due to plastic goods and imported products, 17 First Prizes and 12 Second Prizes in various handicrafts at the Royal Easter Show, the work of Margaret Green in providing services to blind children across the state, a visit by world-famous blind pianist George Shearing, pictures of the opening of the "Light House" home for Aged Blind Women and the Alexis Albert Hostel for Aged Blind Men, renovations have occurred at the Helen Keller Hostel and drama and singing classes are held as well as the local choir Waimea Singers directed by Nellie Sweeney, cricketer Ken Curtis took a hat trick - the first in Australian blind cricket history - in the third match between NSW and Victoria at Kooyong in December 1960, three musicians (Julian Lee, Percy Roberts and George Herrmann) were in contact with pianist Percy Shearing before his television appearance, drama classes provided by Irene Alexander have been well attended with some students giving dramatic presentations on radio stations, monthly musical concerts continue to be held in the Society's hall, the continued success of the Black and White Ball, the huge success of the 2UW Blind Appeal providing much needed funds, the addition of the Silver Lighthouse to the group of Auxiliaries, the passing of E K Gordon who was a Foundation Member of the Committee as well as roles with the Newcastle branch and Nursery for Blind Babies, the ACT Liaison Group obtained free passes for bus services within the Territory, the 'Glow Worm' sessions ended in its 21st year on 2GB with Goodie Reeve now reading news excerpts and Betty Hatherley's session on 2UW have been replaced by recorded announcements.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, annual report, justice maxwell, paul cullen, h.f. benning, herbert thompson, c d darvall, ken bunn, e t herford, roy kippax, k. g hunter-kerr, phyllis bourke, w.a. davis, alexis albert, noel mccaw, buildings, talking books, blind book library, kenneth bruce, frank clune, dame mary gilmore, roy young, braille writers association of new south wales, transcription, t brockhoff, zita ainsworth, l farrell, a faulks, percy cooper, m duncan, dorothy juleff, margaret green, victor maxwell kindergarten, light house home, alexis albert hostel, helen keller hostel, waimea singers, nellie sweeney, ken curtis, cricket, julian lee, percy roberts, george herrmann, irene alexander, maurice chevalier, nola dekyvere, betty hatherley, l c haynes, fundraising, l atkins, l a maurer, j lamond, j wishart, jill hamer, w. cannington, e k gordon, j blair, b macleay, lions club of mayfield, lions club of sydney, lions club of burwood, apex, lions club of bondi, n g wilson, j v brickwood, goodie reeve, 2uw, 2gb

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

Articles in the annual report include: opening of the only nursery for blind babies and children at Victor Maxwell House, a new Braille shorthand class, the erection of an Occupational Therapy Department building, the development of a new switchboard operation course, a trial of long-term prisoners producing Braille has resulted in 83 being created, a profile on the late Jean Currie and appointment of Coral Cook in that position, awarding of an MBE to R.W. Kippax (who has occupied many positions at the Institution), thanks to A.F Toll for the free transport of Braille volumes and the Black and White Committee on another outstanding Ball, and the success of the NSW Blind Cricket Club and the young women at Helen Keller hostel forming the Amazons Blind Girls Sports Club.1 volume of text and imagescorporation records, royal sydney industrial blind institution, jean currie, black and white committee, nsw blind cricket, coral cook, victor maxwell kindergarten, cricket, braille writers association of new south wales, a.f. toll pty ltd, roy kippax, graeme dark, sandra dark, parramatta gaol

The annual report outlines the achievements of the year and financial position of the organisation. Other articles discuss the addition of Telelink groups for Greek, Vietnamese and Macedonian clients, planning to move from Commercial Road building, Boroondara Council becomes the first to offer information in audio and Braille, expansion of radio network with stations open in Albury, Shepparton and Bendigo, Kooyong Fair raises $60,000, George Vowell, Mirridong and Kelaston receive government accreditation, and a Vision Australia centre opens in Southport QLD.1 volume of printed pages with illustrationsvision australia foundation, corporation records, emily macdonald, chris lynch, john mcleod, donna meade, anna baxter, john williams, margaret bell, helen morse, sue harrison, nellie lucas, edna barron, margaret sanders, helen coutts-green, john wicking, neil maxwell, peter darwin, margaret laughton, ken austin

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

Mr Charles Ansell Smith of 3 Vincent Street with his family – Roy, Stan and Frank Smith and Dorothy (Mrs Cromwell). Photo is without Kenneth or Harold so possibly taken during WW1; Kenneth enlisted in 1914, Harold in 1915 and killed in 1917. The boys went to Surrey Hills State School and Dorothy to Milverton Girls School, first at 192 Union Road, it later moved to ‘Nilgard’, 221-223 Union Road. Helen Malvira Mackenzie (1865-1956) married Charles Ansell Smith (c1861-1934) in 1891. He was baptised 23 April 1861 in Tintinhull, Somerset - son of William Maxwell & Louisa Claudina Smith (nee Ansell). His father was curate of the church at the time. Helen Malvira (or Malvena) MacKenzie, known as Nellie, was the second daughter of the John Mackenzie J.P., of Westernport, and Wilcannia, N.S.W., and great granddaughter of the late Admiral Pasco, R.N. They lived at 'Devon', 3 Vincent Street from at least 1910 but perhaps earlier until 1915. Charles Ansell and Helen Malvina Smith’s children: 1. Kenneth Ansell – b 1892 d 3 May 1977 at Lancefield SERN 819 Enlisted AIF on 17/8/1914 giving his occupation as book seller Assigned to 8th Battalion, G company Enlisted 17 August 1914 Embarked A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914 Returned to Australia on 23 October 1918 Obituary describes him as eldest child of the late Charles Ansell & Helen M Smith of Surrey Hills and Lancefield. 2. Stanley Charles – b 1893 (Carlton) - lived Surrey Hills 3. Dorothy Louisa – b 1894 - 1988 4. Harold Maxwell Pasco – b 1897 Oakleigh SERN 3268 Educated Surrey Hills State School Religion Cof E Occupation: Clerk Served with 48th Infantry CMF, Kooyong Enlisted 23 July 1915 – parents living at Vincent Street at the time Assigned to 24th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement Embarked HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915 KIA 4 October 1917 at Passchendaele, Ypres No known grave. Parents at ‘Cloverdale’, Lancefield 5. Francis W D (Frank) – b 1898 – 1972 Obituary: Frank (FWD) Smith on Feb 14 (suddenly) Francis Wm Douglas Smith, son of Charles Ansell & Helen M (Surrey Hills & Lancefield) and brother of Kenneth (Lancefield), Dorothy (Mrs Cromwell), Harold (KIA) Roy & Stanley. 6. Roy MacKenzie – b 1901 – 1988 m Ruby Olive Laity in 1931 So, the children were all born before the family came to Surrey Hills but Vincent Street was where they grew up. Charles and Helen are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (CE-NS-1266) Stan Smith was most helpful to the History group of the S.H. Neighbourhood Centre with his research into S.H. History and in particular for the vast amount of detail he gave on people and happenings. His observations have been very accurate and he has very precise recollections of the old days. A black and white photograph of 3 young men, a lady and an older man. The men are dressed in suits and the lady in a below-the-knee dress. The young men are carrying hats whilst the older one is wearing his.(mr) charles ansell smith, (mr) roy smith, (mr) stan smith, (mr) frank smith, (mrs) dorothy cromwell, (miss) dorothy smith, milverton girls school, union road, surrey hills, nilgard, francis william douglas smith, stanley charles smith, roy mackenzie smith

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

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