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Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Man using white cane on the footpath, 1988
... Man using white cane on the footpath......White Cane Day...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 cane...Using a white cane for mobility....A mid-twenties male uses a white cane to navigate a footpath on a busy road. ...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 -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Man walking down steps using white cane
... Man walking down steps using white cane......White Cane Day...Two trouser legs and soft pair of leather shoes descend steps, along with a white cane....B/W photograph of man walking down steps with white cane...Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles 5A inset into Pic 5 CJ 481/C/4...Two trouser legs and soft pair of leather shoes descend steps, along with a white cane. Royald Blind Society of NSW White Cane Day Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles 5A inset into Pic 5 CJ 481/C/4 B/W photograph of man walking down steps with white cane Man walking down steps using white cane Photograph Image ...Two trouser legs and soft pair of leather shoes descend steps, along with a white cane.B/W photograph of man walking down steps with white caneSkills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles 5A inset into Pic 5 CJ 481/C/4royald blind society of nsw, white cane day -
Vision AustraliaLetter - Object, White Cane Day Proclamation
... White Cane Day Proclamation ......White Cane Day...In 1964 the first White Cane Safety Day was proclaimed in the United States, to recognise the white cane as a method of independence for blind people and increase awareness by motorists to pay extra consideration to white cane users. ...On the back: This proclamation of October 15, each year, as White Cane Day throughout the State of Victoria, was made by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable R.J. ...In 1964 the first White Cane Safety Day was proclaimed in the United States, to recognise the white cane as a method of independence for blind people and increase awareness by motorists to pay extra consideration to white cane users. ...In 1964 the first White Cane Safety Day was proclaimed in the United States, to recognise the white cane as a method of independence for blind people and increase awareness by motorists to pay extra consideration to white cane users. Since then the recognition of White Cane Day has spread around the world including Asia, Africa and Europe. In Australia, Queensland was the first state to celebrate White Cane Day in 1978, followed by Victoria in 1979.Typewritten letter in brown frameOn the back: This proclamation of October 15, each year, as White Cane Day throughout the State of Victoria, was made by the Premier of Victoria, the Honourable R.J. Hamer as the result of a deputation by blind people from the Association for the Blind on Thursday October 12th, 1978.rupert hamer, association for the blind, white cane day -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, White Cane Day review 1994, 13/10/1994
... White Cane Day review 1994......White Cane Day...The Royal Blind Society undertook a review of it's White Cane Day media coverage in 1994, to see where it could improve awareness of events....3 pages review the promotion of White Cane day...Royal Blind Society of New South Wales White Cane Day Marketing 3 pages review the promotion of White Cane day White Cane Day review 1994 Document Text ...The Royal Blind Society undertook a review of it's White Cane Day media coverage in 1994, to see where it could improve awareness of events.3 pages review the promotion of White Cane dayroyal blind society of new south wales, white cane day, marketing -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an instructor, 1967
... Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an instructor......white cane day...RBS client Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an RBS O&M instructor....Black and white photograph of man holding white cane guided by instructor...RBS client Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an RBS O&M instructor. royal blind society of nsw white cane day zelko mikulic 1/68049 Mobility training - 1967 Black and white photograph of man holding white cane guided by instructor Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an instructor Photograph Image ...RBS client Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an RBS O&M instructor.Black and white photograph of man holding white cane guided by instructor1/68049 Mobility training - 1967royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, zelko mikulic -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Alexis Albert hostel resident receives white cane training, October 1968
... Alexis Albert hostel resident receives white cane training...White cane...An older gentleman is assisted with using a white cane, by a younger female, in the gardens outside the Alexis Albert Hostel in Sydney....5 B/W photographs of older man using a white cane...White cane Royal Blind Society of NSW Alexis Albert Hostel Mobility - historical Alexis Albert hostel 5 B/W photographs of older man using a white cane Alexis Albert hostel resident receives white cane training Photograph Image ...An older gentleman is assisted with using a white cane, by a younger female, in the gardens outside the Alexis Albert Hostel in Sydney.5 B/W photographs of older man using a white caneMobility - historical Alexis Albert hostelwhite cane, royal blind society of nsw, alexis albert hostel -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Man crossing street using white cane at night
... Man crossing street using white cane at night...white cane day...A man uses a white cane crossing a street at night in Newcastle. ...Black and white photograph of a man using a white cane at night...A man uses a white cane crossing a street at night in Newcastle. ...A man uses a white cane crossing a street at night in Newcastle. His cane reflects the photographer's flash and is illuminated against the dark night.Black and white photograph of a man using a white cane at nightOrientation and mobility at night - Newcastle Please return to RBSwhite cane day, royal blind society of new south wales -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Man using white cane at Enfield, 1988?
... Man using white cane at Enfield......White Cane Day...2 B/W photographs of man using white cane...File: Skills Training - O&M 88-7 A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. ...Royal Blind Society of New South Wales White Cane Day Orientation and mobility File: Skills Training - O&M 88-7 A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. ...A bearded man walks on a grassy area next to the RBS building in Enfield, having just walked past a couple holding hands.2 B/W photographs of man using white caneFile: Skills Training - O&M 88-7 A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. S-129, bottom picture of page 3 Gordon Tibbles, PR Officer RBSroyal blind society of new south wales, white cane day, orientation and mobility -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Instructing white cane usage
... Instructing white cane usage......White Cane Day...A female with a white cane is standing with another female at the head of stairs, possibly at RBS Enfield....1 B/W photograph of two woman in stairway, one using a white cane...Royal Blind Society of New South Wales White Cane Day Orientation and mobility File: Field Services 1 B/W photograph of two woman in stairway, one using a white cane Instructing white cane usage Photograph Image ...A female with a white cane is standing with another female at the head of stairs, possibly at RBS Enfield.1 B/W photograph of two woman in stairway, one using a white caneFile: Field Servicesroyal blind society of new south wales, white cane day, orientation and mobility -
Vision AustraliaPamphlet - Text, White Cane Day information pamphlet
... White Cane Day information pamphlet...White Cane Day...The Organising Committee for White Cane Day created a pamphlet (or booklet) of information on each of the organisations involved. ...2 x White Cane Day Organising Committee information leaflets...These two versions represent the original and final versions of this document. White Cane Day Advertising 2 x White Cane Day Organising Committee information leaflets White Cane Day information pamphlet Pamphlet Text ...The Organising Committee for White Cane Day created a pamphlet (or booklet) of information on each of the organisations involved. These two versions represent the original and final versions of this document.2 x White Cane Day Organising Committee information leafletswhite cane day, advertising -
Vision AustraliaBadge - Object, Association for the Blind white cane badge, 1980s?
... Association for the Blind white cane badge...white cane day...A white cane on a lime green background with the words 'Association for the Blind' written around the edge. ...1 metal pin with white cane on lime background...A white cane on a lime green background with the words 'Association for the Blind' written around the edge. ...A white cane on a lime green background with the words 'Association for the Blind' written around the edge. The final word is in larger print and on the back of the badges is the price of the badge: 20c. Badges were a way of raising both funds and awareness for many blindness organisations.1 metal pin with white cane on lime backgroundAssociation for the Blindwhite cane day, badges, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Thomas Kane, 2008 International White Cane Day at Flinders St Station and Southbank, 15/10/2008
... 2008 International White Cane Day at Flinders St Station and Southbank......White Cane Day...To celebrate White Cane Day in 2008, a group of cane users met at the Travellers Aid office at Flinders Street station, before walking down the escalators, along the platform and along the Yarra River and St Kilda Road at Southbank....98 digital images of people participating in the 2008 White Cane Day event...Vision Australia White Cane Day Cath Caddis Tracy Wright Kylie Gerson Nicola Misso Di Seybold Flinders Street Station 98 digital images of people participating in the 2008 White Cane Day event 2008 International White Cane Day at Flinders St Station and Southbank Photograph Image Thomas Kane ...To celebrate White Cane Day in 2008, a group of cane users met at the Travellers Aid office at Flinders Street station, before walking down the escalators, along the platform and along the Yarra River and St Kilda Road at Southbank.98 digital images of people participating in the 2008 White Cane Day eventvision australia, white cane day, cath caddis, tracy wright, kylie gerson, nicola misso, di seybold, flinders street station -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Andrew with his sonic guide and white cane, 1987
... Andrew with his sonic guide and white cane......White Cane Day...Andrew walks along an external building verandah using a sonic guide and white cane....File: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. ...Andrew walks along an external building verandah using a sonic guide and white cane. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales White Cane Day File: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. ...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 -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 1980 White Cane Day celebrations at City Square, Melbourne, 15/10/1980
... 1980 White Cane Day celebrations at City Square, Melbourne......White Cane Day...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. ...10 B/W photographs of White Cane Day celebrations...Bryan Sitlington White Cane Day Janene Sadhu Bill Borthwick John Cook John Wilson Lindsay McMillan Phyllis Gration 10 B/W photographs of White Cane Day celebrations 1980 White Cane Day celebrations at City Square, Melbourne Photograph Image ...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 -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Man using white cane and sonic guide
... Man using white cane and sonic guide......White Cane...A bearded man uses a white cane and sonic guide to help him navigate around the streets of Strathfield. ...2 B/W photographs of man using sonic guide and white cane...A bearded man uses a white cane and sonic guide to help him navigate around the streets of Strathfield. ...A bearded man uses a white cane and sonic guide to help him navigate around the streets of Strathfield. The sonic guide consists of a pair of heavy black spectacles with three sensors built into the bridge of the glasses. The glasses are attached by a cable to a control box which is designed to be clipped onto the wearer's belt or clothing. The control box has two switches and a volume setting, and assists the user in determining objects in their path and their distance to them.2 B/W photographs of man using sonic guide and white cane"5156-220" and '5156-224" on back of photographsroyal blind society of nsw, white cane, orientation and mobility -
Vision AustraliaLetter - Text, [Various letters on White Cane Day 1990], 1990
... [Various letters on White Cane Day 1990]......White Cane Day...Various letters of acknowledgement and support for White Cane Day in 1990, written by then Queensland Premier Wayne Goss, Australian Prime Minster Bob Hawke, Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson, Queensland White Cane Committee and a Media News release from RVIB,...Various letters of acknowledgement and support for White Cane Day in 1990, written by then Queensland Premier Wayne Goss, Australian Prime Minster Bob Hawke, Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson, Queensland White Cane Committee and a Media News release from RVIB, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Queensland White Cane Day Committee White Cane Day Wayne Goss Bob Hawke Sallyanne Atkinson 6 typed letters from various people and to the media [Various letters on White Cane Day 1990] Letter Text ...Various letters of acknowledgement and support for White Cane Day in 1990, written by then Queensland Premier Wayne Goss, Australian Prime Minster Bob Hawke, Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson, Queensland White Cane Committee and a Media News release from RVIB,6 typed letters from various people and to the mediaroyal victorian institute for the blind, queensland white cane day committee, white cane day, wayne goss, bob hawke, sallyanne atkinson -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, The White Cane Day: a brief history
... The White Cane Day: a brief history...White Cane Day...A brief history of White Cane day outlining the use of the white cane in the United States and Australia....A brief history of White Cane day outlining the use of the white cane in the United States and Australia. ...A brief history of White Cane day outlining the use of the white cane in the United States and Australia.1 page typed sheet of informationwhite cane day, advertising -
Vision AustraliaNewspaper - Text, Newspaper articles on NSW White Cane Day fundraising 1994, 1994
... Newspaper articles on NSW White Cane Day fundraising 1994......White Cane Day...A folder of newspaper cuttings about White Cane Day in 1994. These include personal stories about people who use white canes and the various schools and organisations who helped the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales sell confectionary white canes to help raise money for the Society....A folder of newspaper cuttings about White Cane Day in 1994. These include personal stories about people who use white canes and the various schools and organisations who helped the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales sell confectionary white canes to help raise money for the Society. ...A folder of newspaper cuttings about White Cane Day in 1994. These include personal stories about people who use white canes and the various schools and organisations who helped the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales sell confectionary white canes to help raise money for the Society.Various pages of newspaper cuttings royal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
Vision AustraliaPamphlet - Text, Do you know what this is?
... White Cane Day...A leaflet produced to raise awareness of white canes. On the front a man's hand holds a white cane. ...1 page with illustration of white cane...Illustration of a hand holding a white cane on the front page...A leaflet produced to raise awareness of white canes. On the front a man's hand holds a white cane. ...A leaflet produced to raise awareness of white canes. On the front a man's hand holds a white cane. Inside the leaflet reads "Bear in mind the white cane is a symbol of the visually handicapped" and was produced by the White Cane Committee, 247 Vulture Street, South Brisbane, Q, 4101.1 page with illustration of white caneIllustration of a hand holding a white cane on the front pagewhite cane day, advertising -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1979, 1979
... Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1979......White Cane Day...Minutes of the first White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington, who organised events to celebrate the first proclaimed White Cane Day in Victoria....Minutes of the first White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington, who organised events to celebrate the first proclaimed White Cane Day in Victoria. bryan sitlington john blanch blind members council howard m. lightfoot norman banks derek pickard adrienne kemp lindsay mcmillan c. poulson royal guide dogs association l. triggot val whitehead villa maria society r. johnston royal victorian eye & ear hospital royal victorian institute for the blind association for the blind Braille and Talking Book Library White Cane Day 22 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paper Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1979 Administrative record Text ...Minutes of the first White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington, who organised events to celebrate the first proclaimed White Cane Day in Victoria.22 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperbryan sitlington, john blanch, blind members council, howard m. lightfoot, norman banks, derek pickard, adrienne kemp, lindsay mcmillan, c. poulson, royal guide dogs association, l. triggot, val whitehead, villa maria society, r. johnston, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, royal victorian institute for the blind, association for the blind, braille and talking book library, white cane day -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1981, 1981
... Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1981...white cane day...Minutes of the third White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington....Minutes of the third White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington. white cane day guide dogs for the blind association victoria allen egerton bryan sitlington jennie lawrey royal victorian eye & ear hospital villa maria society ross johnstone val whitehead mark jones phyllis gration adrienne kemp jennifer gordon national federation of blind citizens royal victorian institute for the blind braille and talking book library association for the blind 22 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paper Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1981 Administrative record Text ...Minutes of the third White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington.22 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, guide dogs for the blind association victoria, allen egerton, bryan sitlington, jennie lawrey, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, villa maria society, ross johnstone, val whitehead, mark jones, phyllis gration, adrienne kemp, jennifer gordon, national federation of blind citizens, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1982, 1982
... Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1982...white cane day...Minutes of the fourth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington....Minutes of the fourth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington. white cane day bryan sitlington royal victorian eye & ear hospital guide dogs for the blind association victoria jennifer gordon jennie lawrey val whitehead villa maria society greg cooper hugh jeffrey national federation of blind citizens peter barilla graeme rule phyllis gration royal victorian institute for the blind braille and talking book library association for the blind 20 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paper Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1982 Administrative record Text ...Minutes of the fourth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.20 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, guide dogs for the blind association victoria, jennifer gordon, jennie lawrey, val whitehead, villa maria society, greg cooper, hugh jeffrey, national federation of blind citizens, peter barilla, graeme rule, phyllis gration, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1983, 1983
... Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1983...white cane day...Minutes of the fifth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington....Minutes of the fifth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington. white cane day bryan sitlington kathleen buchannan graeme rule jan kerr val whitehead harold gration national federation of blind citizens royal guide dogs for the blind association royal victorian eye & ear hospital ross johnstone villa maria society mark jones national guide dogs mobility training centre camille wilkins royal victorian institute for the blind braille and talking book library association for the blind 26 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paper Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1983 Administrative record Text ...Minutes of the fifth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.26 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, kathleen buchannan, graeme rule, jan kerr, val whitehead, harold gration, national federation of blind citizens, royal guide dogs for the blind association, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, ross johnstone, villa maria society, mark jones, national guide dogs mobility training centre, camille wilkins, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1984, 1984
... Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1984......White Cane Day...Minutes of the sixth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington....Minutes of the sixth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington. ...Minutes of the sixth White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.25 pages of typed meeting minutes on white papersue fraser, royal victorian institute for the blind, white cane day, bryan sitlington, val whitehead, harold gration, royal guide dogs for the blind association, royal victorian eye and ear hospital, ross johnstone, villa maria society, mark jones, camille wilkins, bob gregory, sue hardy, chris anderson, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1985, 1985
... Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1985......White Cane Day...Minutes of the seventh White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington....Minutes of the seventh White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington. ...Minutes of the seventh White Cane Day organising committee, chaired by Bryan Sitlington.33 pages of typed meeting minutes on white paperassociation for the blind, braille and talking book library, royal victorian institute for the blind, royal guide dogs for the blind association, white cane day, bryan sitlington, val whitehead, harold gration, national federation of blind citizens, ross johnstone, villa maria society, camille wilkins, sue fraser, iris whittaker -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Barbara Giblin assists a client move down a flight of stairs using her white cane
... Barbara Giblin assists a client move down a flight of stairs using her white cane......White Cane Day...1 B/W photograph of woman instructing another on using white cane down the stairs...Negative number: 7/72105 1 B/W photograph of woman instructing another on using white cane down the stairs Barbara Giblin assists a client move down a flight of stairs using her white cane Photograph Image ...Barbara Giblin, a mobility instructor with RBS, guides a long cane user, down stairs. 1 B/W photograph of woman instructing another on using white cane down the stairsMiss Barbara Giblin, mobility instructor, with client on use of the Hoover long cane. Mobility - national. Negative number: 7/72105royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, orientation and mobility, barbara giblin -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1980, 1980
... Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1980...white cane day...Minutes of the second White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington, which decided to concentrate activities on to a single day. ...Minutes of the second White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington, which decided to concentrate activities on to a single day. white cane day bryan sitlington john blanch villa maria society blind members council lindsay mcmillan royal guide dogs association national federation of blind citizens m. jones royal victorian eye & ear hospital lady nell seeing eye dog school allen egerton val whitehead royal victorian institute for the blind braille and talking book library association for the blind 20 pages of meeting minutes with covering letter Minutes of the White Cane Day Committee 1980 Administrative record Text ...Minutes of the second White Cane Day organising committee, led by Bryan Sitlington, which decided to concentrate activities on to a single day. 20 pages of meeting minutes with covering letterwhite cane day, bryan sitlington, john blanch, villa maria society, blind members council, lindsay mcmillan, royal guide dogs association, national federation of blind citizens, m. jones, royal victorian eye & ear hospital, lady nell seeing eye dog school, allen egerton, val whitehead, royal victorian institute for the blind, braille and talking book library, association for the blind -
Vision AustraliaFilm - Video recording, Channel 9, 1998 International White Cane Day, 29/9/1998
... 1998 International White Cane Day ......White Cane Day...In 1998 RVIB launched an appeal for the public to buy candy canes for International White Cane Day. In this advertisement, Geoff Jansz purchases one at a Woolworths checkout....Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind White Cane Day Geoff Jansz Fundraising VC11 1 colour moving picture recording with sound 1998 International White Cane Day Film Video recording Channel 9 ...In 1998 RVIB launched an appeal for the public to buy candy canes for International White Cane Day. In this advertisement, Geoff Jansz purchases one at a Woolworths checkout.1 colour moving picture recording with soundVC11royal victorian institute for the blind, white cane day, geoff jansz, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaLetter - Text, White Cane Day [information sheet]
... White Cane Day [information sheet]...White Cane Day...Brief information sheet produced by the White Cane Day committee, comprising of representatives from various organisations. ...It gives a brief history of the day and the committee that was formed to celebrate this. White Cane Day Advertising 1 typed page on white paper White Cane Day [information sheet] Letter Text ...Brief information sheet produced by the White Cane Day committee, comprising of representatives from various organisations. It gives a brief history of the day and the committee that was formed to celebrate this.1 typed page on white paperwhite cane day, advertising -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 1979 Inaugural White Cane Day in Victoria, 15/10/1979
... 1979 Inaugural White Cane Day in Victoria...white cane day...Barry Humphries was the guest of honour, and spoke with a small group before venturing out with his own white cane to test out Melbourne’s wet streets. ...The RAAF Central band played and a square dance exhibition by The Lightfooters (a group ofvision impaired dancers) in Bourke Street. white cane day raaf central band 12 B/W photographs of people in CBD 1979 Inaugural White Cane Day in Victoria Photograph Image ...October 15, 1979 was the very first publicly proclaimed White Cane Day in Victoria. Announced by Premier Hamer, onlookers were invited to learn more about the various societies in Victoria that assisted the blind and vision impaired. Barry Humphries was the guest of honour, and spoke with a small group before venturing out with his own white cane to test out Melbourne’s wet streets. Caravans were set up along Swanston Street to distribute information. The RAAF Central band played and a square dance exhibition by The Lightfooters (a group ofvision impaired dancers) in Bourke Street. 12 B/W photographs of people in CBDwhite cane day, raaf central band
