Profess Lowe was Professor of Paedeoaudiology and in Education of Deaf Children at Teachers College, Special Education Department, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, West Germany The Victorian School for Deaf Children continued an interest in the latest research and information on the education of deaf children. This represents the most up to date information on the education of deaf children in the 1970s, as presented by Professor Armin Lowe. Black (fake skin pattern) foolscap folder with red spine containing reports and information regarding the visits of Dr Armin Lowe in September 1974 and March 1978. They include reports to VSDC with recommendations for improvements, record of interview, travel reports and itinerary and a report on religious education for deaf children and adolescents. On Spine: "Prof./Armin LOWE/Visits:/Sept, 1974/March, 1978" deaf children australia, dca, victorian school for deaf children, vsdc, deaf education, professor armin lowe, heidelberg university

In July 1986, Dan McPhee visited the 3RPH studios in Talbot Crescent.4 black and white photographs and 2 colour photographs of Dan McPhee's visit to 3RPHassociation for the blind, 3rph, dan mcphee, john cook, lindsay mcmillan, diana jones, john blanch

The Prince of Wales visited Mt Helen on 28 October 1974. At that time the campus was four years old. In September 2022, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles became King Charles III..1) Visit of Prince Charles to the Ballarat Institute of Technology. Five men stand outside a single storey brick building with large windows. .2) Same as for .1) but in colour. Student Union President Peter Shepherd is in the photograph. .3) Prince Charles and students from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. .4) Prince Charles and Minister Lindsay Thompson .5) Four men gather around Ballarat College of Advanced Education Metallurgy Student, Michael Martin, as he demonstrates a projection microscope to Prince Charles. From left to right: Lindsay Thompson (State Minister for Education), E.J. Barker (Director Ballarat College of Advanced Education), Brian Sunter (Head of Metallurgy), Michael Martin (student). .6) Prince Charles with Brian Sunter, Head of Metallurgy and student Michael Martin examining a projection microscope. .7) Prince Charles, E.J. Barker and Ballarat College of Advanced EducationPrince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education studentsstudents .8) Prince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education students .9) Prince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education students .10) Prince Charles talks to Ballarat College of Advanced Education students .11) Prince Charles and E.J. Barker .12) Prince Charles and party inspect students working on equipment. .13) Prince Charles, students, Minister for Education Lindsay Thompson and Brian Sunter .14) Prince Charles and a party of Ballarat College of Advanced Education studentsVerso Handwritten "Return to Director's Secretary" Stamped "Ballarat College of Advanced Education" Handwritten "Visit of Prince of Wales 28 Oct 74" Stamped "N.L. Harvey & Sons photographers.ballarat college of advanced education, mt helen, jack barker, prince of wales, bcae, prince charles, michael martin, mike martin, lindsay thompson, ej barker, brian sunter, colin kline, peter shepherd, minister for education, royal visit, royalty, prince charles iii

The Feelix library was developed to help children who were blind or have low vision experience the connection with books via tactile objects. Each print book was hand selected, a clear Braille overlay placed on the pages, and items relating to the story were made or purchased and added to the kit. The kit (book and objects) was held inside a cardboard suitcase and sent through the mail in a bright orange, zippered plastic padded pouch with a carry strap. On May 22, 2007 Sigrid Thornton visited the Feelix library at the RVIB Burwood School for a special story time with Kate, William, Seth, Claudia, Amelia, Liam, Dominic, Anna and others.66 digital images of Sigrid Thornton's visit to the Feelix libraryroyal victorian institute for the blind, feelix, rvib burwood school, sigrid thornton, trish anderson, robyn sainsbury-vale

In July 1975, Victorian Premier Rupert Hamer visited the AFB's Low Vision Clinic and viewed the various services and testing equipment now available to Victorians. He was presented with a gift from the clinic's oldest client - Mr H Lawson aged 96 and also met it's newest client Mrs Wallis.4 black and white photographs and 1 proof sheet of negatives33/6 33/9 Premier Ruper Hamer visits ADAPT, Kooyong, Fig 1 Catalogue No: K75/19 Date Taken July 1, 1975 Photographer: David Parker Phone: 441-2631 Ref No 896 Reproduction rights: Yes Where negative held: Photographer Description: Contact Print. Visit by Premier RJ Hamer to Low Vision Clinic 1975 (July). Presentation by Mr H. Lawson (aged 96) Special Functions Premier of Victoria, Mr R J Hamer Visited Low Vision Clinic 1975 Personalities featured (L-R) 1A/2A/3A Ian Bailey, Hamer, Sr Margaret Biggs (LVC) 11A John Cook, Manager, with Hamer 12A/13A John Wicking (President), Hamer, Brian Sargood (Kooyong CTEB[?]) 14A-19A Presentation of momento to Hamer by Oldest Client Mr H Lawson Aged 96 and newest client Mrs Wallisassociation for the blind, sir rupert hamer, john cook, ian bailey, h lawson, margaret biggs, john wicking, brian sargood, sister l maher

During a visit to Mount Helen campus a student presented Prince Charles a dandelion for his lapel. The Sun of 29 October 1974 ran the headline 'Some Splendid Girl Gives Charles Flower'. The newspaper reported that Prince Charles did not have the flower when he left a Ballarat Civic Hall reception for a tour of the Institute of Advanced Education at Mt Helen. When asked where he got the flower Prince Charles said 'It was given to me by some splendid girl'. In September 2022, after the death of Queen ELizabeth II, Prince Charles became the King.Colour photographs of Prince Charles' visit to Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education at Mount Helen. .1) Police escort for the visit of Prince Charles visit to Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education at Mount Helen .2) Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education student look inside Prince Charles' car. .3) Left to right: ? , Morgan B. John, Prince Charles, Jack Barker. .4 & .5) Prince Charles receives a dandelion for his lapel from a Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education at Mt Helen looked on by Morgan B. John (brown suit) and E.J. (Jack) Barker .6 & .7) Morgan B. John, President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council, farewells Prince Charles. E.J. Barker looks on, and Education Minister Lindsay Thompson stands to the far left (navy suit). The dandelion is evident in Prince Charles' lapel. .8) Prince Charles leaves Mount Helen Campusprince charles, mount helen campus, ballarat college of advanced education, m.b. john, morgan b. john, e.j. barker, royalty, royal visit, dandelion, king charles, king charles iii

Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 2, No. 2, Aug 1937 titled "The Commission visits Ballarat". The single page item details the visit of the SEC Commissioners to Ballarat 16/7/1936. Gives a list of the people from the SEC who visited. Met with Council, explained the purpose of the SEC - "not for profit". Visited the operations of the SEC in Ballarat, tramway works under the supervision of R. H. Meakin and a visit to Electra Hall. Features a photo of a line up of 21 motor vehicles outside the Ballarat Power House. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec, city of ballarat, trackwork, electra hall

A4 Letter on East Ringwood Lodge No. 668 letterhead, to Wor. Bro. H. Matthysz, Secretary Lodge Eastland No 772, regarding reciprocal Official Visits between the lodges. Decision deferred until installation of new Wor. Master. Signed by Stewart Reid, Hon. Secretary.

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph - During a lunch break at the RAAF Base at Vung Tau, Johnny O'Keefe and a female backup singer visit a crew at No. 9 Suadron's "Bushranger" Huey "Gunship" Helicopter Flight. the "Gunship" with its rockets, miniguns and side machine guns was a lethal weapon.entertainers, johnny o'keefe, raaf, vung tau, 9 squadron raaf, huey helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, huey "gunship" helicopter flight, bushranger, denis gibbons

The Victorian Minister for Community Services, Caroline Hogg, visits the Association for the Blind.2 black and white photographs of Caroline Hoggassociation for the blind, caroline hogg, john cook, diana jones

5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, reporting on Queen Elizabeth's visits to Commonwealth countries, including Sierra Leone, Fiji and SuvaAn example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.5 newspaper articles from the 1950s, black and white photographs with captions.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh

Neil Harvey attended Collingwood Technical School from age 12 (1940). He visited the school in 1948 when these photos were taken.Black and white photos of cricketer Neil Harvey visiting Collingwood Technical School. Date unclear but circa 1948. Neil was a student at Colingwood Technical School in the 1940.collingwood technical school, neil harvey, students, nmit

On September 11, 2008 MP Bill Shorten visited the Essendon offices of Vision Australia to present Bursary Awards to Jenny Tran and Trudy Ryall.56 digital images of Bill Shorten, with Jenny Tran, Trudy Ryall and Chris Edwardsvision australia, bill shorten, jenny tran, trudy ryall, chris edwards, kate gniel

Hazel Hawke visited 3RPH studios and spoke at Kooyong, sometime in the 1980-mid 1990s. She also undertook the 'Low Vision Hazards Walk' within a building site.7 black and white photographs of Hazel Hawkeassociation for the blind, hazel hawke, 3rph radio station

Photograph taken during the Royal Visit, 1988, in Geelong.Photograph taken during the Royal Visit, 1988, in Geelong.The Royal Visit/ April 1988

Article reports on Emperor Hirohito's visit to Hiroshima for the first time in 22 years. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts VFX128835.Newspaper clipping with heading and text in black type. Edges trimmed with scissors.Handwritten in black ink over original type: "Emperor".alva bennetts, bennetts collection, hiroshima, emperor hirohito, japan, newspaper cuttings

In 1982, Dame Zara Bate (formerly Holt) visited the Elanora Home, a celebration was held for the 10th anniversary of the Low Vision Clinic (1972-1982) and construction work was done at Elanora.1 proof sheet of various Elanora images torn in half x 2 copiesassociation for the blind, dame zara bate, elanora home (brighton), buildings

In 2014, Daniel Andrews, the then Victorian Opposition Leader, came to speak to the senior students at Galen Catholic College. Mr. Andrews, himself, was a former student at Galen Catholic College. These photos record this visit.galen catholic college, galen college, speaker, opposition leader, 2014

The Prince of Wales visited BCAE on 28 October 1974. At that time the Mt Helen campus had been open for 4 years. In September 2020, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the Prince became King Charles III.Four men gather around Ballarat College of Advanced Education Metallurgy Student, Michael Martin, as he demonstrates a projection microscope to Prince Charles. From left to right: Lindsay Thompson (State Minister for Education), E.J. Barker (Director Ballarat College of Advanced Education), Brian Sunter (Head of Metallurgy), Michael Martin (student).ballarat college of advanced education, prince of wales, bcae, prince charles, michael martin, brian sunter, king charles, king charles iii

Lorayne Branch's journey to write the definitive history of Henry Sutton received much impetus during this visit to the Ballarat School of Mines. 10 years later the book 'Henry Sutton: Innovative Man' was launched at the Federation University 'Ballarat School of Mines' campus..1) Left to right: Rex Bridges (Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute), Graeme Hood (Federation University Electrical Engineering Lecturer), Lorayne Branch and Jarrod Watt (ABC Ballarat) are engrossed in 'all things Henry'. .3) Descendant of Henry Sutton, Lorayne Branch (right) and University curator Clare Gervasoni stand in the Ballarat School of Mines Old Chemistry Building. Henry Sutton's early telephone would have 'rung' in this building. lorayne branch, jarrod watt, graham hood, clare gervasoni, henry sutton, ballarat school of mines, former sutton's music store, stained glass

Colin Jackson, Phil Harrison and Garry Snowden were in Parliament House, Canberra, on the evening of 20 August 1996, to hear the Budget Speech by the new Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello MP, who announced: “…the Government will provide $42 million over the next three years to establish the Green Corps. The Green Corps will be open to young Australians aged 17 to 20 to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by working on projects to preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. The projects will also contribute to their career and employment prospects through training, skills development, work experience and personal development.” Soon after, the Commonwealth advertised a tender for a manger for the new program. Phil Harrison orchestrated a flurry of faxes between Brisbane and Ballarat, as Colin Jackson, Madeline Townsend, Garry Snowden and John Fenton fine-tuned the document. National reach and credible record won ATCV the job to administer and manage Green Corps for the whole of Australia for five years (1997-2002) was won in November and the contract was signed on the eve of Christmas, 1996. At the national launch of Green Corps – Youth for the Environment held in sweltering Adelaide on 12 January 1997, Colin Jackson assure the responsible Minister, Senator Amanda Vanstone, that thirty six projects were already in place and that recruiting was going well. Those who were there recall with awe the remarkable celebration that was the National Green Corps Conference on 21-24 February 1998 in Canberra. One hundred and one participants representing 71 past and current teams from around Australia, Treasurer Peter Costello, three other Commonwealth Ministers, and several “captains of industry” were on hand. Board member Sue Campbell remembers feeling “deeply moved” when Travis Schicchitano explained to the audience how much joining Green Corps had meant to him. Travis said: “Green Corps was an amazing hands-on practical experience, which has enabled me to learn and to fulfil my passion, the Australian environment.” Black and white group portrait photograph.“It’s not every day that you get the Prime Minister walking in off the street, and one of my favourite moments was in 1997 when the Hon. John Howard made his visit to Head Office in Ballarat” – Colin Jackson atcv cva green corps young australians for the environment commonwealth government prime minister john howard tony abbott mp michael ronaldson mhr senator amanda vanstone

Significant in terms of the type of visits undertaken by people, primarily from Melbourne to visit Ballarat and take a last ride on the trams before they were closed by the SEC. The Vintage Train operated regularly every month at the time.Folded foolscap sheet, pink coloured, advertising the "The Vintage Train visits Ballarat on Sunday 5th September 1971". Features a photos on the front cover of: R class locomotive, Ballarat Tram No. 21 and Sovereign Hill historical village. Gives details of trip, take a last tram ride, partially closed already, proposed timetable, fares, and booking forms. Has details of future trips on the back and the organisations that formed The Vintage Train. Printed by Kemera Press. Second copy added from donation of Richard Gilbert 4-4-2019.arhs, are, area, ballarat, special trains

Souvenir of royal visit, 1949Butter dish souvenir plate commemorating the Royal Visit in 1949. Portrait of King George VI and Queen ElizabethSouvenir Royal Visit 1949royal visit, 1949