Articles in the annual report include: the opening of the new building at Burwood (Enfield) and the facilities it provides, including a bowling green, swimming pool and rooms for specialist areas such as orientation and mobility and music braille; the need for the new building, the support of Long Bay Gaol in the fabrication of mat frames and use of shearing machine and the binding of Braille volumes through the support of Parramatta Gaol, publication of a booklet 'The Pre-School Child who is blind', the development of rehabilitation services for those who are unable to visit the new site and the introduction of Mark IV talking book machines.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, sir roden cutler, alexis albert, lady albert, john w.a. o'brien, lady cutler, kerrie donovan, joan ledermann, mary lidbury, victor maxwell kindergarten, sandy robertson kindergarten, sue dixon, richard lyle, lady austin, walter rice, margaret clark, australian national council of and for the blind, australian council for rehabilitation of disabled, balmain blind bowling combination, william street blind women's bowling club, helen keller hostel, long bay gaol, barbara giblin, braille writers association, parramatta gaol, annual report

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

Annual report outlining the achievements of the Braille Writers Association of N.S.W. including a special foreword by Patron A V Maxwell, the retirement of Roy Kippax as President and election of Gwen Ringland as President, the presentation of certificates of recently qualified members, transcription of public exams, the growing popularity of Stainsby machines and the difficulties in finding someone who will service them when they require fixing, with no Australian based agents they are required to be sent overseas and an appeal was made to Qantas Empire Airways asking for reduced air freight could be applied - this was not possible due to international regulations but made a donation to cover the freight cost of 1 machine, the list of authors of contributed articles to 'Boomerang' magazine, Eisteddfod Braille reading contests, Paramatta gaol transcribers and book binders and a list of books transcribed by transcriber and number of volumes.1 printed volume with photographsbraille writers association of new south wales, annual report, roy kippax, gwen ringland, qantas empire airways, braille equipment, parramatta gaol

Annual report outlining the achievements of the Braille Writers Association of N.S.W. including a special foreword by Helen Keller, the presentation of certificates of recently qualified members, transcription of public exams, acquisition of 6 Stainsby machines, list of authors of contributed articles to 'Boomerang' magazine, Eisteddfod Braille reading contests, production of a program for ABC Youth Concerts, Paramatta gaol transcribers and book binders, the passing of Miss L.M. Harris and Mrs G.G. Blake, short profile of Mrs E. Vance and a list of books transcribed by transcriber and number of volumes.1 printed volume with photographsbraille writers association of new south wales, helen keller, eva cooper, parramatta gaol, l m harris, g g black, e vance, annual report, braille equipment

Articles in the annual report include: occupation of the Helen Keller hostel by 22 residents, in order to expand the supply of Braille books selected long-term prisoners in one gaol began tuition in Braille writing and have transcribed 33 volumes in 7 months, it is expected that the Braille Printing Press ordered from England three years ago will arrive before the end of 1951, the Braille Writers Association of NSW are adding greatly to the work done by volunteer transcribers, the home teaching team of R. Kippax, S. Kerry and C. Rae continue to provide outstanding service, listing of the volunteers who have provided a driving service to assist teachers reach people in their own homes however more drivers are needed, the decision to make a nursery for blind children after temporarily caring for a set of twins, thank you to Goodie Reeve and 2GB for the 'Glow Worm' sessions each Saturday morning, monthly Blind Artists concerts continue to be successful, 82 people have received help from the Occupational Therapy department, a property in Laman St in Cooks Hill was acquired to expand services to the northern district given the warm reception in Newcastle, thanks to A.F. Toll Pty Ltd for transporting Braille books without charge, various reports from Auxiliaries and the Black and White Ball continued to be the event of the season.1 volume with photographs and illustrationsroyal sydney industrial blind institution, annual report, helen keller hostel, roy kippax, c rae, goodie reeve, braille writers association of new south wales, occupational therapy, a.f. toll pty ltd, black and white committee, w.a. davis, les black, k curtis, fred wolfenden, stuart kerry, graeme dark, sandra dark, parramatta gaol

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

Annual report outlining the achievements of the Braille Writers Association of N.S.W. including the presentation of certificates of recently qualified members, transcription of a NSW public school magazines circulated by the Department of Education, request from the Childrens' Book Council of NSW to take part in a Book Week exhibition at Mitchell library, list of authors of contributed articles to 'Boomerang' magazine, Eisteddfod Braille reading contests, production of a program for ABC Youth Concerts, Paramatta gaol transcribers and book binders, and a list of books transcribed by transcriber and number of volumes.1 printed volume with photographsbraille writers association of new south wales, annual report, parramatta gaol, braille

Annual report outlining the achievements of the Braille Writers Association of N.S.W. including the presentation of certificates of recently qualified members, transcription of a school and exam materials, the Amended Braille Code being considered by the World Braille Council, list of authors of contributed articles to 'Boomerang' magazine, Eisteddfod Braille reading contests, production of a program for ABC Youth Concerts, Paramatta gaol transcribers and book binders, passing of transcriber H.W. Hill who also gifted his corneas to blind person, and a list of books transcribed by transcriber and number of volumes.1 printed volume with photographsbraille writers association of new south wales, annual report, braille, parramatta gaol, h w hill

Annual report outlining the achievements of the Braille Writers Association of N.S.W. including the presentation of certificates of recently qualified members, transcription of public exams, acquisition of 2 Stainsby machines, list of authors of contributed articles to 'Boomerang' magazine, Eisteddfod Braille reading contests, production of a programme for ABC Youth Concerts, Paramatta gaol transcribers and book binders, and a list of books transcribed by transcriber and number of volumes.1 printed volume with photographsbraille writers association of new south wales, parramatta gaol, annual report

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