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Vision AustraliaEquipment - Object, Swish ball, yellow, 199
... Swish ball, yellow......Swish...The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. ...1 swish ball with 26 holes containing 3 metal bells...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. ...The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 26 holes containing 3 metal bellsrecreation, swish -
Vision AustraliaLeisure object - Object, Swish ball, red, 199
... Swish ball, red......Swish...The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. ...1 swish ball with 28 holes containing 4 metal bells...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. ...The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 28 holes containing 4 metal bellsrecreation, swish -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Two men playing swish
... Two men playing swish...Swish...Swish is a fast paced game played on a table tennis table with an upright board instead of a net. ...1 black and white photograph of men playing swish...In this image, two men hold bats and attempt to return the ball back to their opponents. Swish Recreation Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind 1 black and white photograph of men playing swish Two men playing swish Photograph Image ...Swish is a fast paced game played on a table tennis table with an upright board instead of a net. Players hold a miniature cricket bat and use an audible ball that must go under the middle board and off the table to win a point. Players must use only their bat to keep the ball on the table, and not their body, and keep the ball moving along the surface of the table. In this image, two men hold bats and attempt to return the ball back to their opponents. 1 black and white photograph of men playing swishswish, recreation, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Swish Rules, 1983
... Swish Rules......Swish...Swish rules as authorised by the Victorian Swish Council on July 9, 1983. ...Vision Australia 454 Glenferrie Road Kooyong melbourne Swish rules as authorised by the Victorian Swish Council on July 9, 1983. ...Swish rules as authorised by the Victorian Swish Council on July 9, 1983. This book was part of the Braille & Talking Library collection in Commercial Road. Swish is a game played with a bat, ball and barriers on a tennis-table like court.1 spiral bound book of thermoform pagesrecreation, swish -
Vision AustraliaLeisure object - Object, Swish bat, 199
... Swish bat......Swish...The wooden bat is used to play the game 'Swish' which is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. ...The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven. Recreation Swish 1 light brown, wooden rectangular paddle or batting surface with a short handle Swish bat Leisure object Object ...The wooden bat is used to play the game 'Swish' which is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. The ball has bells in it to make it audible and it is about the size of a tennis ball and made of plastic with holes in it. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 light brown, wooden rectangular paddle or batting surface with a short handle recreation, swish -
Vision AustraliaAward - Object, Lewbury, Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set Memorial Swish trophy, 1975-1978
... Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set Memorial Swish trophy...On the front plate is engraved "Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams". ...Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams 1975 - RVIB, 1976 - RVIB, 1977 - RVIB, 1978 - MRCYS...On the front plate is engraved "Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams". ...A metal cup engraved with 'Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set' sits on top of a plastic base, which has a dark coloured plate attached to the front side. On the front plate is engraved "Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams". On the rear side are engraved the winners of the trophy: 1975 - RVIB, 1976 - RVIB, 1977 - RVIB, 1978 - MRCYS. The Melbourne Red Cross Younger Set were an auxiliary of RVIB that helped provide awareness and raised funds for services. Swish is a form of table tennis that is played without sight. The ball contains a bell and is hit with a rectangular bat under the board that acts as a net. This cup represented the annual game between the Auxiliary and RVIB players.1 pewter cup resting on top of a plastic platform with an engraved plate Memorial SWISH - Trophy, Commemorating Annual Contests between the R.V.I.B. and Younger Set Teams 1975 - RVIB, 1976 - RVIB, 1977 - RVIB, 1978 - MRCYSnameplates, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyMicrofiche, Corporation of the President of the of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Family Register Index, 1987
... Alphabetical Index SWISHER - CHARLES MIDDELTON Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...Rutherglen Historical Society Murray Street Rutherglen high-country Identity the families registered with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints family register alphabetical Alphabetical Index SWISHER - CHARLES MIDDELTON Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints small sheet of film Family Register Index Microfiche Corporation of the President of the of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ...Identity the families registered with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintssmall sheet of film Alphabetical Index SWISHER - CHARLES MIDDELTON Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saintsfamily, register, alphabetical -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Arthur Nothling shield
... There are 10 smaller silver plates, however only 3 of these are inscribed: Association Staff 1966, Friendship Swish Club 1967, Friendship Swish Club 1968....There are 10 smaller silver plates, however only 3 of these are inscribed: Association Staff 1966, Friendship Swish Club 1967, Friendship Swish Club 1968. association for the blind Recreation Arthur Nothling shield Image of wooden shield with metal plaques Arthur Nothling shield Photograph Image ...A brown wooden award with the words 'Arthur Nothing Shield' inscribed at the top and, in white paint, 'For competition between Friendship Swish Club & Brighton Staff'. At the base is inscribed 'for Perpetual Competition'. There are 10 smaller silver plates, however only 3 of these are inscribed: Association Staff 1966, Friendship Swish Club 1967, Friendship Swish Club 1968.Image of wooden shield with metal plaquesArthur Nothling shieldassociation for the blind, recreation -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Trams 2000", 2000
... Features the colours used on the tram "swish". ...Features the colours used on the tram "swish". Demonstrates an item provided to Yarra Tram's employees at the time of the takeover. trams tramways Yarra Trams badge Badge - enamel with a clear finish, and pin on the rear - missing the clip to hold it on clothing. ...Produced by Yarra Trams soon after taking over the franchise during mid 1999. Features the colours used on the tram "swish". Demonstrates an item provided to Yarra Tram's employees at the time of the takeover.Badge - enamel with a clear finish, and pin on the rear - missing the clip to hold it on clothing.trams, tramways, yarra trams, badge -
Vision AustraliaAudio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: July 29, 2003
... July 29: Accessing online services – Glen Morrow, Swish – Rick Cagle. ...July 29: Accessing online services – Glen Morrow, Swish – Rick Cagle. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Radio shows 1 digital sound file in WAV format Around the Institute: July 29, 2003 Audio Sound recording Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Corey Nassau ...Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. July 29: Accessing online services – Glen Morrow, Swish – Rick Cagle. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Object, John Wilson award - Maxwell, 1980
... In 2000 it was presented to Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell who have contributed over 40 years of service to blind sports (cricket, bowls, swish), governance (with various auxiliary and council positions), fundraising and public awareness....In 2000 it was presented to Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell who have contributed over 40 years of service to blind sports (cricket, bowls, swish), governance (with various auxiliary and council positions), fundraising and public awareness. ...From 1979, the John Wilson Award was awarded to individuals who made a significant difference to the lives of those around them. In 2000 it was presented to Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell who have contributed over 40 years of service to blind sports (cricket, bowls, swish), governance (with various auxiliary and council positions), fundraising and public awareness.1 wooden block with two metal insertsVision Australia Foundation John Wilson Award for sustained devotion and personal contribution to people who are blind or vision impaired Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell 6 October 2000association for the blind, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, V.B.T.T.A. The Black & White Trophy, 1970-1975
... ...Swish...Association for the Blind Swish Awards P Sitlington P Goebel L Poore Bryan Sitlington A brown wooden award with a gold coloured plate above a wreath with 10 mini shields V.B.T.T.A. ...A brown wooden award with a gold coloured plate above a wreath inscribed "V.B.T.T.A. Presented by St Andrews Badminton Club Glen Waverley 1970". At the base of the award a smaller gold coloured plate is engraved 'The Black & White Trophy'. Multiple small silver shields with the names of individuals and the year that they won the award are located either side of the larger plate, with four shields having no inscription. The smaller shields are engraved with the following: 1970 P. Sittlington, 1971 P. Goebel, 1972 L. Poore, 1973 B. Sitlington, 1974 P. Sitlington, 1975 P. Sitlington. A brown wooden award with a gold coloured plate above a wreath with 10 mini shieldsassociation for the blind, swish, awards, p sitlington, p goebel, l poore, bryan sitlington -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Victorian Blind Sports Association letterhead
... Victorian Blind Sports Association All correspondence to: SECRETARY C/- 454 Glenferrie Road, KOOYONG, 3144 Telephone: 20-8876 Patron: Mr John Cain Premier of Victoria (At base of page:) Affiliated bodies - Cricket, Lawn Bowls, Olympic Sports, Square Dancing, Swish, Skiing, Indoor Bias Bowls and Goal Ball Donations of $2.00 and over are Tax Deductible....Elizabeth Maxwell Neil Maxwell Victorian Blind Sports Association Office equipment and supplies Summary update of Centenary Appeal Victorian Blind Sports Association All correspondence to: SECRETARY C/- 454 Glenferrie Road, KOOYONG, 3144 Telephone: 20-8876 Patron: Mr John Cain Premier of Victoria (At base of page:) Affiliated bodies - Cricket, Lawn Bowls, Olympic Sports, Square Dancing, Swish, Skiing, Indoor Bias Bowls and Goal Ball Donations of $2.00 and over are Tax Deductible. ...Blank letterhead for documents sent out by the Victorian Blind Sports Association, during 1980's and possibly early 1990's. Logo consists of a large V, with an upside smaller v between to turn the middle into a diamond shape. Three circles overlap across the middle of the diamond/V.Blank A4 paper with Vic Blind Sports logo, address and list of sports covered at basenon-fictionVictorian Blind Sports Association All correspondence to: SECRETARY C/- 454 Glenferrie Road, KOOYONG, 3144 Telephone: 20-8876 Patron: Mr John Cain Premier of Victoria (At base of page:) Affiliated bodies - Cricket, Lawn Bowls, Olympic Sports, Square Dancing, Swish, Skiing, Indoor Bias Bowls and Goal Ball Donations of $2.00 and over are Tax Deductible.elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind sports association, office equipment and supplies -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 1980 White Cane Day celebrations at City Square, Melbourne, 15/10/1980
... These included films, Swish demonstrations, children’s tactile artwork and photographs. ...These included films, Swish demonstrations, children’s tactile artwork and photographs. ...In 1980, the original week long session of planned activities to celebrate White Cane Day was jettisoned for displays and presentations in the new City Square. These included films, Swish demonstrations, children’s tactile artwork and photographs. It was a lovely sunny day, with crowds enjoying a performance by the Victorian Police Brass Band and their well known equine Gendarme, as well as the Lightfooters square dancing. The Minister of Health, Bill Borthwick, officially opened the program of activities.10 B/W photographs of White Cane Day celebrationsbryan sitlington, white cane day, janene sadhu, bill borthwick, john cook, john wilson, lindsay mcmillan, phyllis gration -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Geelong tram 36 Mercer St, Laurie Gallop, early 1956
... In the background is a shop selling Franklins Lemon Swish, a four & Twenty Pie shop, Toppa Ice cream, a Coca Cola truck, a Hotel advertising Richmond Lager, three parked buses and a shop advertising hot pies. ...In the background is a shop selling Franklins Lemon Swish, a four & Twenty Pie shop, Toppa Ice cream, a Coca Cola truck, a Hotel advertising Richmond Lager, three parked buses and a shop advertising hot pies. ...Photo shows Geelong tram 36 outbound to North in Mercer St at Ginn St. In the background is a shop selling Franklins Lemon Swish, a four & Twenty Pie shop, Toppa Ice cream, a Coca Cola truck, a Hotel advertising Richmond Lager, three parked buses and a shop advertising hot pies. On the pole is a tram stop with a metal "CARS STOP HERE" sign. On the left-hand side of the photograph a surveyor can be seen at work.Yields information about the Geelong operations toward the closure of the tram system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, mercer st, tram 36, tram stops -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1963-1964, 1966
... Everton Soccer team visited the school, Swish was introduced and APEX adopted talking books as it's Association Service....Everton Soccer team visited the school, Swish was introduced and APEX adopted talking books as it's Association Service. ...Overview of events that occurred in 1963-4 : six children in residence at Deaf-Blind unit, a Residential Rehabilitation Centre for blind adults was opened and has catered for more than 20 clients, visit from Dr Richard Hoover, school children have participated in camps, visiting a Russian whaling ship and a poultry farm, and performing in a radio program, 10 students gained Honours in pianoforte AMEB, and one former student graduated with a Bachelor of Law from Melbourne University. Everton Soccer team visited the school, Swish was introduced and APEX adopted talking books as it's Association Service.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, "Seeing Eye" 1996 Lady Nell "Seeing Eye" Dog School & Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind, 1996
... President's overview of the year including: difficulties in securing funds from estates who use wording other than specified by the association, opening of an office in Geelong, return of Michelle Noyce in the Queensland office, competition for donated dollars, role of Phyllis Gration in passing law that assistance dogs should not be excluded from transport or public place, holiday at Seamist in Otways for Swish Club and various staff members and their families, visits from Bill Thornton (Canada) and Alan Brookes (Int. ...President's overview of the year including: difficulties in securing funds from estates who use wording other than specified by the association, opening of an office in Geelong, return of Michelle Noyce in the Queensland office, competition for donated dollars, role of Phyllis Gration in passing law that assistance dogs should not be excluded from transport or public place, holiday at Seamist in Otways for Swish Club and various staff members and their families, visits from Bill Thornton (Canada) and Alan Brookes (Int. ...President's overview of the year including: difficulties in securing funds from estates who use wording other than specified by the association, opening of an office in Geelong, return of Michelle Noyce in the Queensland office, competition for donated dollars, role of Phyllis Gration in passing law that assistance dogs should not be excluded from transport or public place, holiday at Seamist in Otways for Swish Club and various staff members and their families, visits from Bill Thornton (Canada) and Alan Brookes (Int. Federation of Guide Dog Assoc. for the Blind), information on how the program works, appeal for volunteers and opportunities for speaking engagements, and profile of Phyllis Gration.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration, michelle noyce, bill thornton, alan brookes -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, "Seeing Eye" - Lady Nell "Seeing Eye" Dog School & Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1979
... Annual newsletter from Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School featuring: the response to a student asking for assignment help on providing rehabilitation to a newly blinded male, overview of the school from it's beginning in Wonga Park to the transfer to Malvern and later extending to accommodation in Grace Street Malvern and Leopold Street Glen Iris, the proposed guest house opening in Wattletree Road, a description of Swish, Peter Walsh and Dr Frank Spence joining the committee, thanks to Dr Rowan Blogg and Dr John Stirling, 17 people were trained with dogs during this financial year, a profile of Harry Vanderjagt, facts about Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School, the need for more carers and volunteer drivers and an article on sculptor Michael Naranjo....Annual newsletter from Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School featuring: the response to a student asking for assignment help on providing rehabilitation to a newly blinded male, overview of the school from it's beginning in Wonga Park to the transfer to Malvern and later extending to accommodation in Grace Street Malvern and Leopold Street Glen Iris, the proposed guest house opening in Wattletree Road, a description of Swish, Peter Walsh and Dr Frank Spence joining the committee, thanks to Dr Rowan Blogg and Dr John Stirling, 17 people were trained with dogs during this financial year, a profile of Harry Vanderjagt, facts about Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School, the need for more carers and volunteer drivers and an article on sculptor Michael Naranjo. ...Annual newsletter from Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School featuring: the response to a student asking for assignment help on providing rehabilitation to a newly blinded male, overview of the school from it's beginning in Wonga Park to the transfer to Malvern and later extending to accommodation in Grace Street Malvern and Leopold Street Glen Iris, the proposed guest house opening in Wattletree Road, a description of Swish, Peter Walsh and Dr Frank Spence joining the committee, thanks to Dr Rowan Blogg and Dr John Stirling, 17 people were trained with dogs during this financial year, a profile of Harry Vanderjagt, facts about Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School, the need for more carers and volunteer drivers and an article on sculptor Michael Naranjo.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration, harry vanderjagt, peter walsh, dr rowan blogg, dr john stirling, michael narajo, dr frank spence -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, "Seeing Eye" - Lady Nell "Seeing Eye" Dog School & Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind, September 1982, Vol. 3, No. 4, 1982
... Annual newsletter from Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School featuring: Mrs Gration receiving an Advance Australia Award by the Victorian Governor and Community Service Award from the Malvern Council Mayor, the development of a Braille Writer that can be linked to a computer by John Van Der Boor and Norm Wilson, the trip to Adelaide by the Lady Nell Swish Club, the purchase of 18 Thanet Street to extending hostel services, the passing of Edwin Stuart who was formerly Secretary of the Queensland branch, congratulations to Geoff Morris who won on Ford Super Quiz, an article on the Dream Telephone Switchboard of the Future, introduction of a new column to answer questions about problems with your dog, Mrs Gration's trip to Tahiti, a poem by Nola Burgess, merchandise available for sale, and open weekend at Lady Nell, the impact of loud music, and profiles of Fred, Ian and Suzie....Annual newsletter from Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School featuring: Mrs Gration receiving an Advance Australia Award by the Victorian Governor and Community Service Award from the Malvern Council Mayor, the development of a Braille Writer that can be linked to a computer by John Van Der Boor and Norm Wilson, the trip to Adelaide by the Lady Nell Swish Club, the purchase of 18 Thanet Street to extending hostel services, the passing of Edwin Stuart who was formerly Secretary of the Queensland branch, congratulations to Geoff Morris who won on Ford Super Quiz, an article on the Dream Telephone Switchboard of the Future, introduction of a new column to answer questions about problems with your dog, Mrs Gration's trip to Tahiti, a poem by Nola Burgess, merchandise available for sale, and open weekend at Lady Nell, the impact of loud music, and profiles of Fred, Ian and Suzie. ...Annual newsletter from Lady Nell Seeing Eye Dog School featuring: Mrs Gration receiving an Advance Australia Award by the Victorian Governor and Community Service Award from the Malvern Council Mayor, the development of a Braille Writer that can be linked to a computer by John Van Der Boor and Norm Wilson, the trip to Adelaide by the Lady Nell Swish Club, the purchase of 18 Thanet Street to extending hostel services, the passing of Edwin Stuart who was formerly Secretary of the Queensland branch, congratulations to Geoff Morris who won on Ford Super Quiz, an article on the Dream Telephone Switchboard of the Future, introduction of a new column to answer questions about problems with your dog, Mrs Gration's trip to Tahiti, a poem by Nola Burgess, merchandise available for sale, and open weekend at Lady Nell, the impact of loud music, and profiles of Fred, Ian and Suzie.1 volume with text and illustrationsannual reports, lady nell seeing eye dog school, phyllis gration, sir lawrence hartnett, dennis gibbons, sir brian murray, geoff morris, edwin stuart, nola burgess, john van der boor, norm wilson
