The minutes of each meeting of the Board of Management of the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution, the Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia has been retained from 1862 to 2010.The minutes of the meetings provide an insight into the day to day running of the School, from Wages and Salaries, student issues to broader educational topics, building works and finances.Red and Dark red leather bound volume with gold lettering containing the records of meetings of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution. The first meeting being reported in 'The Age' and 'Argus', held on the 28th August, 1862. Minutes from the 3rd meeting held on 9th Sep 18662 in handwriting and all subsequent meetings. Also contains records of the meetings of the 'House Committee' including accounts.Front Cover: "RECORDS OF MEETINGS 1862-1869" "The Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution" in gold lettering. Spine: "Records of meetings 18622-1869" " Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution" in gold letteringdeaf children australia, deaf education, records of meeting, minutes of meeting

As children were admitted to Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution, The Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia, their details were recorded and they were given a registration number. Information included Medical Information.The Registers document where children came from, their family details and medical information, all relating to the time they were admitted and reflect the society of the time.Brown leather bound book with heavy brown leather on top and bottom edges of cover, brown leather with decorative stitch in three parts over spine. Contains specially printed pages with handwritten entries, 2 pages per child. Contains register of pupils of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution from 1861 to 1889. Admission numbers (?) from 1 to 286Front cover: "VICTORIAN/DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION/REGISTRY OF INMATES/1862" in gold lettering with decoration on red leather. Spine: "REGISTRY/1862"deaf children australia, deaf education, student register, register of pupils, registry of inmates

The Board of the VDDI thought it was important to equip the pupils with skills that would make them useful members of society. Shows the students at their day to day studies. B&W photograph by N.J.Caire, on a postcard of a girls' sewing class at the VDDI (Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution) On Front of postcard: "VICTORIAN DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION, ST. KILDA RD., MELBOURNE./Sewing Class/N.J.CAIRE, Photo, 4 Darling Street, South Yarra, Victoria." deaf children australia, victorian deaf and dumb institution, education, sewing, girls

There has been a long association between the two bodies, and, questions of co-operation have been ongoing. Record of the meetings between the two bodies, post the Second World War. The A4 binder with fake green marbled cover records the meetings in 1944 till 1948 of the Co-ordination Committee of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society and the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution. Handwritten in ink the meetings from the 4th May 1944 to 24th June 1948. The purpose seemed to be to explore how the two organisations might co-operate, there is no indication of the meetings that might have preceded or followed these. adult deaf and dumb society, victorian deaf & dumb institution, deaf children australia, minutes of meeting, co-ordination committee

The Board of the VDDI wanted to provide for the spiritual, moral and physical well-being of the pupils. Gymnastic classes were run separately for girls and boys.B&W photograph by N.J.Caire, on a postcard, of the Girls' Gymnastic Class at the VDDI (Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution) On Front of postcard: "VICTORIAN DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION, ST. KILDA RD., MELBOURNE./Girls' Gymnastic Class/N.J.CAIRE, Photo, 4 Darling Street, South Yarra, Victoria." deaf children australia

These are a pictorial documentation of the early years of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution. A record of the people, children, buildings and activities of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution up to 1920. B&W photograph by N.J.Caire, on a postcard, of the girls' Tug of War, at the VDDI with a photograph of the postcard In black and white. On Front of postcard: "VICTORIAN DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION, ST. KILDA RD., MELBOURNE./Tug of War/N.J.CAIRE, Photo, 4 Darling Street, South Yarra, Victoria." deaf children australia, dca, victorian deaf & dumb institution, vddi, education, deaf education, pupils, n. j. caire

These are a pictorial documentation of the early years of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution. A record of the people, children, buildings and activities of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution up to 1920. B&W photograph by N.J.Caire, on a postcard, of the pupils in a class learning to articulate at the VDDI On Front of postcard: "VICTORIAN DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION, ST. KILDA RD., MELBOURNE./Teaching the Dumb to Articulate/N.J.CAIRE, Photo, 4 Darling Street, South Yarra, Victoria." deaf children australia, dca, victorian deaf & dumb institution, vddi, deaf education, pupils, n. j. caire

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I.) starting with the First Annual report presented at the Annual meeting held September 4, 1863. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Accounts. Last Annual report in volume: 10th Annual Report presented to Annual meeting held 12th September, 1872. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1863 TO 1872" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I. ) First Report: 11th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 18th September, 1763. Last Report: 20th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 17th July 1882. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Accounts. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1873 TO 1882" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I. ) First Report: 21st Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 16th July, 1883. Last Report: 30th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 28th July 1892. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Accounts. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1883 TO 1892" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I. ) First Report: 31st Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 28th July, 1883. Last Report: 37th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 28th July 1899. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Accounts. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1893 TO 1899" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I. ) First Report: 38th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 26th July, 1900. Last Report: 43rd Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 27th July 1905. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Accounts and photographs. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1900 TO 1905" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I. ) First Report: 44th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 26th July, 1906. Last Report: 50th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 25th July 1912. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Accounts and photographs. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1906 TO 1912" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I. ) First Report: 51st Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 21st July, 1913. Last Report: 56th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 22nd July 1918. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Accounts and photographs. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1913 TO 1918" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red leather bound volume with gold stamping containing the Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D.&D.I. ) First Report: 57th Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 28th July, 1919. Last Report: 62nd Annual Report presented at the Annual meeting held 12th August 1924. Reports included are the Annual Report, List of Subscribers and abstract of Treasurer's Account. Front Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.I." "1919 TO 1924" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report

Deaf Children Australia have a complete set of Annual reports from 1863 to the present date. Annual reports document the activities of the organisation, including educational issues, finance, staffing and students. Annual Reports are created each year.This represents part of the complete official history of Deaf Children Australia from 1863 to the present date, covering the subject of deaf education and related issues.Red Leather bound volume with gold stamping containing Annual Reports of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution (V.D. & D.I.) First report: 69th Annual report presented at the Annual Meeting held on 11th August 1931. Last report: 74th Annual report presented at Annual Meeting held on 11th August 1936. Includes Annual Reports, List of Subscribers, Abstract of Treasurers' Acccounts, and photographsFront Cover: "VICTORIAN DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION" in gold stamping. Spine: "REPORTS V.D.& D.L." "1931 TO 1936" in gold stamping. Decorative stamping around edge of front cover and back coverdeaf children australia, deaf education, annual report