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Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Louis Braille Audio (LBA) documents 1, 1998-2011
... Louis Braille Audio (LBA) documents 1...Louis Braille Audio...This was later changed to 'Louis Braille Books' and, around 1999, 'Louis Braille Audio', which more of a focus on commercial audio production. ...This was later changed to 'Louis Braille Books' and, around 1999, 'Louis Braille Audio', which more of a focus on commercial audio production. ...In 1982, the Braille and Talking Book Library first set up a subsidiary company called 'Louis Braille Productions', which allowed the production of audio books to be considered as a separate legal entity. This was later changed to 'Louis Braille Books' and, around 1999, 'Louis Braille Audio', which more of a focus on commercial audio production. Increasing interest in audio books led to other print publishing houses and commercial audio book producers expanding their range, but also the closure of LBA in 2011 due to financial pressures. 2 CD with multiple documentslouis braille audio, corporation records -
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Text, 2000 Australian Audio Book Award, 2000
... louis braille audio...In 2000 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "An Accommodating Spouse" by Louis Braille Audio....In 2000 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "An Accommodating Spouse" by Louis Braille Audio. louis braille audio Image of a fish illustration with the words 'Spits-beck, on le. ...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. In 2000 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "An Accommodating Spouse" by Louis Braille Audio.1 x A3 sheetImage of a fish illustration with the words 'Spits-beck, on le. Bec pointu du Mont rouge eft bon & commun. 84" between header and recipient louis braille audio -
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Text, 2000 Australian Audio Book Award, 2000
... louis braille audio...In 2000 the Overall Winner was "My Girragundji" and "The Binna Binna Man" by Louis Braille Audio....In 2000 the Overall Winner was "My Girragundji" and "The Binna Binna Man" by Louis Braille Audio. louis braille audio Image of a crab illustration with the words '168 Krabbe d'Arbre deffinee a Amboine. ...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. In 2000 the Overall Winner was "My Girragundji" and "The Binna Binna Man" by Louis Braille Audio.1 x A3 sheetImage of a crab illustration with the words '168 Krabbe d'Arbre deffinee a Amboine. Ily a plus de ces cacres terrestres que de Soures: et elles font de figures fort de figures fort differentes; maiselles ne vallent rien" between header and recipient louis braille audio -
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Text, 2000 Australian Audio Book Award, 2000
... louis braille audio...In 2000 the winner of the Author/Narrator Category was "My Girragundji" and "The Binna Binna Man" by Louis Braille Audio....In 2000 the winner of the Author/Narrator Category was "My Girragundji" and "The Binna Binna Man" by Louis Braille Audio. louis braille audio Image of a fish illustration with the words 'Mouffour Annak" between header and recipient 1 x A3 sheet 2000 Australian Audio Book Award Text ...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. In 2000 the winner of the Author/Narrator Category was "My Girragundji" and "The Binna Binna Man" by Louis Braille Audio.1 x A3 sheetImage of a fish illustration with the words 'Mouffour Annak" between header and recipient louis braille audio -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Unknown woman with three Louis Braille talking books, 1994
... ...Louis Braille Audio...Talking books Louis Braille Audio 1 colour photograph of woman with talking books Unknown woman with three Louis Braille talking books Photograph Image ...An unknown woman sits at a table, with a desk and computer in the background. In front of her is a computer print-out, however she turns to camera with 3 LBA cassette titles fanned in her hand. These are: Safe Houses by Rose Zwi, narrated by Stephanie Daniel, A Long Way to Tipperary by Sue Gough, narrated by Humphrey Bower, and Titans! by Michael Stephen and narrated by Humphrey Bower.1 colour photograph of woman with talking bookstalking books, louis braille audio -
Vision AustraliaAward - Object, 1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award, 1995
... Louis Braille Audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1995 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "Dark Places" by Louis Braille Books....1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Dark Places by Louis Braille Books...Louis Braille Audio Awards Association for the Blind 1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Dark Places by Louis Braille Books 1 wooden cassette box shaped like a book and with ability to hold cassettes inside 1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Award Object ...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. In 1995 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "Dark Places" by Louis Braille Books.1 wooden cassette box shaped like a book and with ability to hold cassettes inside1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Dark Places by Louis Braille Bookslouis braille audio, awards, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 1993 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards, 1993
... Louis Braille Audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1993 the winner of the Adult Literature Category and Overall winner was "The English Patient" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator Stanley McGeagh....Louis Braille Audio Awards Alison Forbes Karl Hughes Robert de Graauw 8 colour photographs of the event 1993 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards Photograph 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. In 1993 the winner of the Adult Literature Category and Overall winner was "The English Patient" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator Stanley McGeagh.8 colour photographs of the eventlouis braille audio, awards, alison forbes, karl hughes, robert de graauw -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Loui Seselja, 1994 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards, 15/11/1994
... Louis Braille Audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1994 the winner of the Adult Literature Category and Overall winner was "White Eye: A Novel" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator Beverley Dunn....Louis Braille Audio Awards Karl Hughes Robert de Graauw Beverley Dunn Blanche d'Alpuget Rose Blustein National Library of Australia Photographic Services Photograph: Loui Seselja Date: 15.11.94 Film No NL 37599 4 black and white photographs of the event 1994 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards Photograph Image Loui Seselja ...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. In 1994 the winner of the Adult Literature Category and Overall winner was "White Eye: A Novel" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator Beverley Dunn.4 black and white photographs of the eventNational Library of Australia Photographic Services Photograph: Loui Seselja Date: 15.11.94 Film No NL 37599 louis braille audio, awards, karl hughes, robert de graauw, beverley dunn, blanche d'alpuget, rose blustein -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Loui Seselja, 1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards, 15/11/1994
... Louis Braille Audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1995 the winner of the Adult Literature Category and Overall winner was "Dark Places" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator James Condon....Louis Braille Audio Awards Kate Grenville Rose Blustein James Condon National Library of Australia Photographic Services Photograph: Loui Seselja Date: 14.11.95 Film No NL 37827 5 black and white photographs of the event 1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards Photograph Image Loui Seselja ...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. In 1995 the winner of the Adult Literature Category and Overall winner was "Dark Places" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator James Condon.5 black and white photographs of the eventNational Library of Australia Photographic Services Photograph: Loui Seselja Date: 14.11.95 Film No NL 37827 louis braille audio, awards, kate grenville, rose blustein, james condon -
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Text, 1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award, 1995
... louis braille audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1995 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Goodbye Girlie" by Louis Braille Books....audio books into the mainstream market. In 1995 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Goodbye Girlie" by Louis Braille Books. louis braille audio Image of 3 Painted Parrots by William T Cooper between header and recipient 1 x A3 sheet 1995 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Text ...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. In 1995 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Goodbye Girlie" by Louis Braille Books.1 x A3 sheetImage of 3 Painted Parrots by William T Cooper between header and recipient louis braille audio -
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Text, 1993 TDK Australian Audio Book Award, 1993
... louis braille audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1993 the winner of the Adult Literature Category was "The English Patient" by Louis Braille Books....audio books into the mainstream market. In 1993 the winner of the Adult Literature Category was "The English Patient" by Louis Braille Books. louis braille audio Image of 'The White Peacock' by Lionel Lindsay between header and recipient 1 x A3 sheet 1993 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Text ...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. In 1993 the winner of the Adult Literature Category was "The English Patient" by Louis Braille Books.1 x A3 sheetImage of 'The White Peacock' by Lionel Lindsay between header and recipient louis braille audio -
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Text, 1996 TDK Australian Audio Book Award, 1996
... louis braille audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1996 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Home Before Dark" by Louis Braille Books....audio books into the mainstream market. In 1996 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Home Before Dark" by Louis Braille Books. louis braille audio Illustration of wattle by an unknown artist between header and recipient 1 x A3 sheet 1996 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Text ...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. In 1996 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Home Before Dark" by Louis Braille Books.1 x A3 sheetIllustration of wattle by an unknown artist between header and recipient louis braille audio -
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Text, 99 TDK Australian Audio Book Award, 1999
... louis braille audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1999 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Caddie" by Louis Braille Books....audio books into the mainstream market. In 1999 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Caddie" by Louis Braille Books. louis braille audio Illustration of Papita Peranthus by an unknown artist between header and recipient 1 x A3 sheet 99 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Text ...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. In 1999 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Caddie" by Louis Braille Books.1 x A3 sheetIllustration of Papita Peranthus by an unknown artist between header and recipient louis braille audio -
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Text, 1998 TDK Australian Audio Book Award, 1998
... louis braille audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1998 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Dreamtime Alice" by Louis Braille Books....audio books into the mainstream market. In 1998 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Dreamtime Alice" by Louis Braille Books. louis braille audio Illustration of seaside town by an unknown artist between header and recipient 1 x A3 sheet 1998 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Text ...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. In 1998 the winner of the Unabridged Non-Fiction Category was "Dreamtime Alice" by Louis Braille Books.1 x A3 sheetIllustration of seaside town by an unknown artist between header and recipient louis braille audio -
Vision AustraliaAward - Object, 1994 TDK Australian Audio Book Award, 1994
... Louis Braille Audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1994 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "White Eye" by Louis Braille Books....Louis Braille Audio Awards Association for the Blind 1 wooden cassette box shaped like a book and with ability to hold cassettes inside 1994 TDK Australian Audio Book Award Award Object ...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. In 1994 the winner of the Unabridged Fiction Category was "White Eye" by Louis Braille Books.1 wooden cassette box shaped like a book and with ability to hold cassettes insidelouis braille audio, awards, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, National Library of Australia, 1997 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards, 11/11/1997
... Louis Braille Audio...On November 11, 1997 the TDK Australian Audio Book Awards were presented at the National Library in Canberra. Louis Braille Books won the Trish Trinick Prize for the Best Narrator with "The Fiftieth Gate" by Mark Raphael Baker, narrated by James Wright. ...In another image, James Wright holds the award with producer Elizabeth Wood. Louis Braille Audio James Wright Elizabeth Jolley Michelle Torres Elizabeth Woods Awards TDK Awards NLA (Copyright) Andrew S Long Date 11.11.97 Film No NL 38315 For 5th image (ibid) except: Louis Seselja 5 photographs of people at award ceremony (2 black and white, 2 colour) 1997 TDK Australian Audio Book Awards Photograph Image National Library of Australia Louis Seselja Andrew S Long ...On November 11, 1997 the TDK Australian Audio Book Awards were presented at the National Library in Canberra. Louis Braille Books won the Trish Trinick Prize for the Best Narrator with "The Fiftieth Gate" by Mark Raphael Baker, narrated by James Wright. In these images James Wright stands in the middle of a group, with Elizabeth Jolley to his left and Michelle Torres to the right. In another image, James Wright holds the award with producer Elizabeth Wood.5 photographs of people at award ceremony (2 black and white, 2 colour)TDK Awards NLA (Copyright) Andrew S Long Date 11.11.97 Film No NL 38315 For 5th image (ibid) except: Louis Seseljalouis braille audio, james wright, elizabeth jolley, michelle torres, elizabeth woods, awards -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 1998 Braille and Talking Book Library awards at the Arts Centre, 1998
... ...Louis Braille Audio...Braille & Talking Book Library Robert de Graauw Louis Braille Audio Deidre Rubenstein Monica Zetlin Paul Karo Jeffrey Hodgson Pamela Morrow Stanley McGeagh Stephanie Daniel Rod Quantock John Bryson Caroline Lee David Tredinnick Rebecca Macauley Stephen Pease Glen Morrow Awards Book of the Year 9 photographs of people at 1998 awards ceremony 1998 Braille and Talking Book Library awards at the Arts Centre Photograph Image Robert Degraauw ...A collection of images from the 1998 Braille and Talking Book Library awards ceremony at the ANZ Pavilion in the Arts Centre. Hosted by Rod Quantock, these images were taken by attendee Robert Degraauw and include a variety of speakers and attendees on the night.9 photographs of people at 1998 awards ceremonybraille & talking book library, robert de graauw, louis braille audio, deidre rubenstein, monica zetlin, paul karo, jeffrey hodgson, pamela morrow, stanley mcgeagh, stephanie daniel, rod quantock, john bryson, caroline lee, david tredinnick, rebecca macauley, stephen pease, glen morrow, awards, book of the year -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 1992 TDK Australian Audio Book Award narrator James Condon, 1992
... Louis Braille Audio...audio books into the mainstream market. In 1992 the winner of the Adult Literature Category was "Patrick White: A Life" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator James Condon....Louis Braille Audio Awards James Condon 2 black and white photographs, 1 proof sheet and 8 transparencies 1992 TDK Australian Audio Book Award narrator James Condon Photograph 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. In 1992 the winner of the Adult Literature Category was "Patrick White: A Life" by Louis Braille Production and its narrator James Condon.2 black and white photographs, 1 proof sheet and 8 transparencieslouis braille audio, awards, james condon -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, National Library of Australia, 1996 TDK Australian Audio Book Award for Home Before Dark, 12/11/1996
... Louis Braille Audio...On November 12, 1996 the TDK Australian Audio Book Awards were presented at the National Library in Canberra. Louis Braille Books won the Unabridged Non-Fiction category with "Home Before Dark" by Ruth Park and Rafe Champion, narrated by Peter Hosking. ...holds the narrators award, Peter Hosking, Robert de Graauw. Louis Braille Audio Karl Hughes Rose Blustein Peter Hosking Robert de Graauw Awards Robert Dessaix TDK AABA 1996 NLA (Copyright) Date 12.11.96 Film No NL 38067 Photograph Louis Seselja Black and white image of people holding awards 1996 TDK Australian Audio Book Award for Home Before Dark Photograph Image National Library of Australia Louis Seselja ...On November 12, 1996 the TDK Australian Audio Book Awards were presented at the National Library in Canberra. Louis Braille Books won the Unabridged Non-Fiction category with "Home Before Dark" by Ruth Park and Rafe Champion, narrated by Peter Hosking. In this image (L-R), Karl Hughes holds the producers award, Rose Blustein, author Robert Dessaix, ? holds the narrators award, Peter Hosking, Robert de Graauw.Black and white image of people holding awardsTDK AABA 1996 NLA (Copyright) Date 12.11.96 Film No NL 38067 Photograph Louis Seseljalouis braille audio, karl hughes, rose blustein, peter hosking, robert de graauw, awards, robert dessaix -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Vision Australia 2010-2011 annual report, 2011
... Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the opening of 'Living in a Sensory World' as a touring exhibition, closure of Louis Braille Audio, Professor Ron McCallum was named Senior Australian of the Year, expansion of audio library through a contract with Ulverscroft, refitting of Lorna Lodge at Barwon Heads, and the first Vision Australia Dragonboat Racing team was established....Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the opening of 'Living in a Sensory World' as a touring exhibition, closure of Louis Braille Audio, Professor Ron McCallum was named Senior Australian of the Year, expansion of audio library through a contract with Ulverscroft, refitting of Lorna Lodge at Barwon Heads, and the first Vision Australia Dragonboat Racing team was established. ...Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the opening of 'Living in a Sensory World' as a touring exhibition, closure of Louis Braille Audio, Professor Ron McCallum was named Senior Australian of the Year, expansion of audio library through a contract with Ulverscroft, refitting of Lorna Lodge at Barwon Heads, and the first Vision Australia Dragonboat Racing team was established.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementscorporation records, vision australia, gerard menses, kevin murfitt, owen van der wall, keith barton, paul gleeson, ross mccoll, theresa smith-ruig, jan lovie-kitchin, nick carter, ron mccallum, david speyer, donald fraser, lyn allison, michael hansen, glenda alexander, maryanne diamond, leigh garwood, robert middendorp, jenny abela, campbell ball, courtney harbeck, elin mcpadden, kylie morris, brett o'neil, ellie sponza, maggie beer, robert klauke, stephanie bradbury, matthew zhou, annabella zhou, libby dickeson, will davison, lisa wilkinson, natalija lambert, karl stefanovic, heather gleeson, nick gleeson, dorothy riddel, hazel mckenzie-kay, chelsea nagel, jack nagel, cheryl kortlang -
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Audio - Sound recording, World Blind Union 5th General Assembly, Melbourne November 2000 - Opening and Closing ceremonies, 2005
... Recordings were made of the opening and closing ceremonies, including the presentation of the Louis Braille Medal to David Blyth, remarks from outgoing President Dr Euclid Herie and incoming President Kicki Nordstrom, keynote speaker Sir Ronald Wilson and the Australia anthem sung by Jordie Howell. World Blind Union David Blyth Jordie Howell Karen Knight Sir William Deane Peter Costigan Dr Euclid Herie Grace Chan Sir Ronald Wilson Terry Kelly Geoffrey Gibbs Pedro Zurita Kicki Nordstrom 18 audio files of the 5th WBU Assembly World Blind Union 5th General Assembly, Melbourne November 2000 - Opening and Closing ceremonies Audio Sound recording ...In 2005, the World Blind Union held it's 5th Assembly in Melbourne. Recordings were made of the opening and closing ceremonies, including the presentation of the Louis Braille Medal to David Blyth, remarks from outgoing President Dr Euclid Herie and incoming President Kicki Nordstrom, keynote speaker Sir Ronald Wilson and the Australia anthem sung by Jordie Howell.18 audio files of the 5th WBU Assemblyworld blind union, david blyth, jordie howell, karen knight, sir william deane, peter costigan, dr euclid herie, grace chan, sir ronald wilson, terry kelly, geoffrey gibbs, pedro zurita, kicki nordstrom -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 88th annual report 1894-1982 Braille and Talking Book Library, 1982
... Items also included are: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. ...Items also included are: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. ...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: a rocking chair gifted to Alice McClelland on her 60th year of involvement, retirement of Merle Griffin, 'Please Touch' exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria, creation of the Benalla Studio - funded by the Benalla Auxiliary and able to accommodate 3-4 people in a session, Margaret Ingham appointed Children's Book Specialist, renaming of existing studios to R Graeme Orr Studios (to honour former President), Library Talk commended at Public Relations Awards given by Australian Library Promotions Council, visit by children's television character 'Norm the Kangaroo' who filmed a segment of 'Shirl's Neighbourhood' around the building, thanks for Joyce Nicholson, Barrett Reid and Dr Stephen Murray-Smith as Award Selection Panel for Braille Book of the Year, need for newer building as Commercial Road premises are expensive to heat and light and all available space is occupied, book bounty scheme available for braille and audio books, Louis Braille Productions Ltd set up as a subsidary company, book reading broadcasts by ABC shows will be donated free of charge, inaugural children's catalogue of Braille books produced, resignations of Dr Simon Haskell and David Hume, appointment of Elaine Leahy and Norm Fidge, and death of Maxene Hewitt and establishment of children's book collection known as 'The Maxene Hewett Collection for Children' in her honour. There is also a photograph and staff listing as part of the annual report.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille & talking book library, hector bathurst, maxene hewitt, alice mcclelland, alison forbes, jan smark, norm the kangaroo, nick gleeson, john poliness, andrew turk, merle griffen, gladys fanning, e.e. haynes, janene morrison, beverley jackson, dianna martin, margaret komen, penny crawford, merrie handbury, shirley robinson, sue hanson, faye donnelly, jane grimwade, jennifer spry, iris whittaker, john cockayne, martin nicol, jan odle, peter sellars, paul korsten, blanche d'alpuget, luu ngac hua, sir brian murray, warren horton, robert miller, sydney alderson -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Braille and Talking Book Library 94th Annual Report 1894-1988: that all may read, 1988
... 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....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 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
