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Text, Cellarmaster 200 Behind the Budget Luncheon, 2000
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... Blind Society of New South Wales ...In 2000 the Royal Blind Society hosted the Cellarmasters Behind the Budget Luncheon. President Graeme Innes gave the welcome, HG Nelson was MC and an auction of items was held to raise funds for RBS. Handwritten notes in this copy of the programme reflect upon the amounts raised and provide suggestions on how to improve the event.16 page bookletroyal blind society of new south wales -
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Uniform - Object, 1977 Fespic Games Australian team jacket
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... Grace Hoppitt Royal Blind Society of New South Wales ...Jacket worn by Mrs G Hoppitt, who accompanied the Australian blind bowling team to the 2nd Fespic Games in Sydney.1 gold coloured jacket with cream lining and Australian coat of arms on breast pocketAustralia 2nd Fespic Games Sydney 1977uniforms, recreation, grace hoppitt, royal blind society of new south wales -
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Flag - Object, 1982 Fespic Games banner
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... Games in Hong Kong. Recreation Royal Blind Society of New South ...Souvenir mini banner from the 1982 Fespic Games in Hong Kong.White satin mini banner with black writing and red fringingFespic Games 1982 Hong Kong Oct. 31st to Nov. 7th 1982recreation, royal blind society of new south wales -
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Administrative record - Text, 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1972)
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... Administrative record 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W ...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, 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, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, 93rd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1973), 1973
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... blindness related organisations. Royal Blind Society of New South ...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 -
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Administrative record - Text, 94th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1974), 1974
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... Blind Society of New South Wales Corporation records ...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 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 -
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Administrative record - Text, 95th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1975), 1975
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... Blind Society of New South Wales Corporation records ...Articles in the annual report include: rising costs, reduced subsidies, first ever statewide 'Door Knock' appeal conducted, 15 Day Centres now running, Occupational Therapy student unit established, play group and toy library established at Enfield, decision to conduct regular Art Unions, belief that some income should be forthcoming from disposal of Woolahra (Helen Keller hostel), winners of the first nation wide Braille reading competition and decision to make this a bi-annual event and success of three athletes (Szelko Mikulic, James Whitney and Michael Simpson) at the FESPIC games.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, 96th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1976), 1976
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... medals. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales Corporation ...Articles in the annual report include: the reduced subsidies provided by government and the increased need for public support, success of family counselling and support programs have reduced numbers at nursery and kindergarten, plans for Low Vision Clinic, reconditioning and assembly of bicycles in workshop, retirement of Matron Scott and Mrs McCallum (heads of Victor Maxwell nursery and Sandy Robertson kindergarten respectively), continued success of Mitchell Street Theatre, and all the NSW blind participants who attended the Toronto Olympiad won medals.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, 97th Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1977), 1977
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... it's first Open Day. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales ...Articles in the annual report include: increased funding from state government, possibility of sustained funding in providing a public library service, success of low vision clinic and need to increase opening times to accommodate demand, decision to move to standard cassette, change in direction by providing support for children to stay in family unit and community kindergartens rather than placement in a separate kindergarten program or residential care, introduction of Closed Circuit TVs into the workshop, winning a 2 year contract with Australia Post to provide bicycles and an order from Dubbo Zoo for family cycles and tandems, formation of RPH with a trial broadcast and radio license application made, and the Society held it's first Open Day.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. : A Vision to Share Annual Report 1981, 1981
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... and Mavis Threlfo. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales ...Articles in the annual report include: establishment of the Charter for the Eighties committee to develop on the role and direction for the organisation, decision to close Alexis Albert Hostel and move residents to Lighthouse Hostel Roselands or cottage style accommodation due to increasing repair costs, increased demand for field service (but not funding) and standard cassettes from the library, new Braille production unit shared with RIDBC, further bicycle order for Dubbo Zoo, large order for PVC sleeves justified new PVC welding equipment, Talking Book of the Year award and "Art in Touch" exhibition (both created to celebrate 100th birthday in 1980) will continue, and departure of Graeme Bradshaw, Jack Chamberlain and Mavis Threlfo.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. : Annual Report 1984, 1984
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... the visibility of the text. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales ...Articles in the annual report include: opening two field offices in Riverina and North Coast, C.L.D. Mears awarded in awarded Companion of Order of Australia, Technical Aids for the Disabled provided switchboard simulators for vocational training programs, review of Lighthouse and Community Cottages is required, Roselands Nursing Home cared for 104 residents, installation of computerised book and circulation system, the workshop area began trading as Mitchell Manufacturing, and the creation of a biennial Royal Blind Society National Sculpture award sponsored by James Hardie and the Visual Arts Board. Please note: page 21 is not scanned. Titled 'Extra curricular involvement of staff' the Braille on the reverse side impacted upon the visibility of the text.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. : Annual Report 1988, 1988
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... the Bicentennial RBS Sculpture award. Royal Blind Society of New South ...Articles in the annual report include: retirement of Graham Lawrence and appointment of Jon Isaacs, death of Dr Sandy Robertson, pilot Traineeship Access Course for school leavers was developed, library involved in organising IFLA Specialist section meeting, introduction of face to face proofreading for talking books, Dr Max Lang donated his personal collection of optometry books, Maths Braille Code revised with input from Betty Smith and RBS staffers, increase of braille produced through microbraille program, Paul Cullen Centre opened on October 28, 1987 with two levels of care via Burgess Hostel and Roselands Nursing Home, closure of Lighthouse Hostel in Burwood and small cottage style hostels in Enfield and Strathfield, introduction of new lines in manufacturing (skirthanger, Miyata bicycle), Variety Club of Australia continue their support for a national children book collection, 3M Australia sponsored upgrade of studios and Talking Book of the Year award, Jillian Hallam won Sports Girl - for all Women in Sport award and Inge King's 'Awakening' won the Bicentennial RBS Sculpture award.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. : Annual Report 1989, 1989
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales...), and formation of Junior Black & White Committee. Royal Blind Society ...Articles in the annual report include: the building of a new library section at Enfield, transfer of Mitchell Manufacturing to Australian Foundation for Disabled, establishment of Orana regional office in Dubbo, talking local newspaper project launched with Talking Daily Liberal (Dubbo) and Talking Wentworth Courier (Sydney) piloted, four graduates of Rehabilitation Teachers course were funded by the Florence Cecily Singer Trust, one studio equipped with second generation voice indexer in conjunction with Canadian inventor, from 1990 all Braille production will be done in-house, tactile Christmas cards produced for the first time in 1989, financial decision made to consolidate accommodation services (Roselands Nursing Home and Burgess House) on the one site, two new donors clubs established (Cassette Club and Talking Book Club), and formation of Junior Black & White Committee.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. : Annual Report 1991, 1991
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... narrated by Bill Conn. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales ...Articles in the annual report include: official opening of a new library building at Enfield, over 1 million items circulated in the library, passing of Sir Robert Drew and Nola Dekyvere, first production of Il Globo and launched by Prime Minister Bob Hawke, launch of Bookline - a telephone ordering service for talking books and winning the first Australian Audio Book Award for Children's Books for The Clinker narrated by Bill Conn. 1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society, a vision to share : Annual Report 2000-2001, 2001
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... of Braille Week. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales Corporation ...Articles in the annual report include: launch of Vision Assist service to help people use their remaining sight, providing advice on Olympic and Paralympic accessibility and providing an audio description service to the associated arts festivals, establishment of VocalEyes Productions, became an RTO (Recognised Training Organisation), joining with RVIB library service, launch of JobPhone, and piloting of Braille Week.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
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Photograph - Image, Mel Robbins, Large earthenware pot, 2004
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales.... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales Artwork Mel Robbins ...Made by Tracie Bartram, a local artist, this pot represents the growth and change. 1 large earthenware pot painted light blue on outside with words in braille and cursiveShimmer Grow Full bloom Smell Buzzzzzz Bee Happy Slide Zip The colour Flutter by Be free Feel the love grow Crawl royal blind society of new south wales, artwork -
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Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society of NSW Council meeting minutes: 20/1/1958 - 3/9/1963, 1958-1963
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... by the late Mrs F. I. Skovronksi were to be sold. Royal Blind Society ...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 -
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Photograph - Image, RBS Newcastle building
... royal blind society of new south wales... society of new south wales Newcastle ...Front of the Royal Blind Society of NSW's Newcastle branch. The building has two storeys, large glass windows and a staircase is also visible.Black and white photograph of the RBS branch in Newcastleroyal blind society of new south wales, newcastle -
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Object, Royal Blind Society letters
... royal blind society of new south wales... blind society of new south wales ...17 silver plastic letters that spell out Royal Blind Society, that were used for signage inside the Enfield office until the merger in 2004. Believed to have been part of a bequest.17 silver plastic letters royal blind society of new south wales -
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Vehicle - Object, Mitchell bicycle
... royal blind society of new south wales... society of new south wales mitchell manufacturing ...In 1974, the Royal Blind Society established within it's manufacturing division a facility to build high quality tandems for blind and partially sighted members of its sports club. By the end of 1978, the manufacturing division expanded and a new series of high quality, hand built racing cycles were developed to suit the individuals needs of the cycling enthusiast. A demand in the bicycle hire industry prompted the development of a strong universal bicycle and the new 24" Mixti family cycle was born. By 1979 the Royal Blind Society was manufacturing both family bicycles and tandems for the bicycle hire industry in N.S.W., Victoria and the A.C.T. Both cycles received an enthusiastic reception, so much so, that in 1982 they were the first bicycle manufacturer to win an Australian Design Award. This Mitchell bicycle was donated by the Deacon family whose son Paul worked at Mitchell Manufacturing during this time.1 x mens bicycle frame and tyres painted white with gold letteringMitchell Plate attached to cross bar: This Mitchell Bike was assembled by Paul Deacon (1965) Enfield Blind Society NSWroyal blind society of new south wales, mitchell manufacturing -
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Photograph - Image, Man using telephone exchange
... royal blind society of new south wales... through to employees. employment royal blind society of new south ...Male sits at a desk, wearing a headset, with his hands on a telephone switchboard and another device to his right. A small black radio sits to his right, as does a pen attached to the desk itself and a piece of paper. Switchboard training was provided to many blind and vision impaired people, who could adeptly operate the switch to connect callers through to employees.Digital image of man operating a telephone exchangeemployment, royal blind society of new south wales -
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Photograph - Image, Woman collecting talking books from library drawers
... royal blind society of new south wales... to date talking book cassette library". royal blind society of new ...Female holds a cassette tape whilst looking at a sheet of paper in her other hand. The tape has been pulled from a cardboard box which has a reference number (eg: C90), a title and the sequential number (Side 5) listed on the front side of the box. Multiple boxes are nestled on wooden shelves, each with a black band that is attached below the box to assist in pulling them on and off the shelves. Books on cassettes were physically bulky and were stored separately for easy retrieval and return when borrowers were done. When a tape was dispatched, the requisite number of cassettes were removed and placed into mailing pouches for dispatch. Upon return, the cassettes were placed in individual boxes, that allowed staff to retrieve selected parts of a book if needed or incomplete books were returned. Underneath the image is written "Up to date talking book cassette library". Digital image of woman holding a cassette taperoyal blind society of new south wales, talking books -
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Photograph - Image, RBS workers with Opticons
... royal blind society of new south wales... counter. employment royal blind society of new south wales ...1. Male sits at a desk with a Wang computer terminal in front of him and Optacon device to his left. The Optacon was a device that allowed printed material to be turned into Braille through the use of a small camera connected to a vibrating array that produced the Braille. To his right is a cassette recorder, another computer and recorder, whilst a long cane rests against a wall. The man is possibly wearing a sonic guide and listening to the cassette whilst he types on to the screen. 2. Male sits in an office with an Opticon to his left, which he is using, and a manual typewriter in front of him. The typewriter has the camera of the Opticon clamped into position over the typewriter. Behind the man is a reception desk, with a bell and small switchboard visible on upper counter of the desk, and a coffee mug, portable cassette recorder, telephone books and piles of paper stacked neatly under the upper counter.Digital image taken from pictures on chipboard15 - Group with 13, 14 please - no caption available 12 - Group with 13, Optacon captionemployment, royal blind society of new south wales -
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Photograph - Image, Preparing large print music for visually impaired students
... royal blind society of new south wales... supporters such as Dulcie Magnus. royal blind society of new south ...An older female and male sit either side of a desk. The lady holds a pen and a sheet of large print music in front of her, with a small pile of similar sheets to her right. The man holds a pen and looks at sheets of paper (presumably music) whilst sitting next to a box with the title 'Family Fun Box Organ course' to his left. In the background are filing racks, The Australian Hymn book and Braille volumes in various bindings. Over time, the RBS built up a considerable music collection thanks to the work of its dedicated supporters such as Dulcie Magnus.Digital image of two people working together to produce braille music Second century 24royal blind society of new south wales, braille music -
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Award - Image, Merit award for Architecture, 1990
... royal blind society of new south wales... and the President of the NSW chapter. royal blind society of new south wales ...Framed certificate. "This diploma is awarded to Tonkin Zulaikha Harford, client: Royal Blind Society of NSW for new Library services building, Royal Blind Society of NSW, Enfield in recognition of an architectural work of outstanding merit by the jury appointed to select buildings which most deserve this recognition among those nominated for an award in the year 1990 in the area of the New South Wales chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects." Embossed with the seal of the chapter and signed by the Chairman of the Jury and the President of the NSW chapter.Digital image of framed award for architectureroyal blind society of new south wales, award -
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Award - Object, Grenadier, 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament, 1981
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... of her participation in the event. nameplates Royal Blind Society ...A silver plated cup with five leaf clover and small flower in in the middle, as well as handles with engraved leaves. Inscribed on the mug is: 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament. G. Hoppitt. Leicester 1981. A plastic cup rests in the middle of the trophy, possibly a candle holder. When Clarrie Hoppitt attended a demonstration of blind bowling, he immediately offered his services to teach blind people how to play. His wife Grace was just as impressed and also began teaching, leading to her attendance at the 2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament and this cup as a souvenir of her participation in the event.1 silver plated cup with plastic insert2nd World Blind Bowls Tournament G. Hoppitt Leicester 1981nameplates, royal blind society of new south wales, grace hoppitt -
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Photograph - Image, Man using an ultrasonic torch at William Street, 1968
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... being used at the Royal Blind Society. An ultrasonic torch sends ...An ultrasonic torch sends out a high frequency beam that bounces off items in it's path and sends back signals to an ear piece worn by the user. A change in sound indicates the nearness of an object, and it was (at the time) thought to be a possible replacement for white canes in the future. In this image, a man descends steps at the William Street building of RBS, using the torch to guide him.B/W photograph of man using torch6/68049 Ultrasonic torch being used at the Royal Blind Society.royal blind society of new south wales, orientation and mobility -
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Photograph - Image, Andrew with his sonic guide and white cane, 1987
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... using a sonic guide and white cane. Royal Blind Society of New ...Andrew walks along an external building verandah using a sonic guide and white cane.1 x B/W photograph of man walking with assistive devicesFile: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. (Andrew is also wearing a sonic guide in glasses.) Walking with the aid of sonic guide glasses. Technology for blind people at the Royal Blind Society. Credit: Rankin/1987royal blind society of new south wales, white cane day -
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Photograph - Image, Man using white cane on the footpath, 1988
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales... Society of New South Wales White Cane Day Orientation and mobility ...A mid-twenties male uses a white cane to navigate a footpath on a busy road.1 x B/W photograph of man using white caneFile: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. Using a white cane for mobility.royal blind society of new south wales, white cane day, orientation and mobility -
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Photograph - Image, Pampering session at RBS
... Royal Blind Society of New South Wales..., is receiving a facial massage. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales ...A group of ladies sit around a table, rubbing make up products into their face. One lady, in the foreground, is receiving a facial massage.1 B/W photograph of woman sitting and rubbing lotion on their faces12 A recreation - William Streetroyal blind society of new south wales, recreation