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Pamphlet - Text, Do you know what this is?
... White Cane Day...A leaflet produced to raise awareness of white canes...1 page with illustration of white cane...Illustration of a hand holding a white cane on the front... A leaflet produced to raise awareness of white canes. On the front ...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 -
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Functional object - Object, White cane with brown handle
... White cane with brown handle...White caned...Another example of a painted white cane, made from a tree...Wooden white cane with crooked handle with metal tip...Another example of a painted white cane, made from a tree ...Another example of a painted white cane, made from a tree branch stripped of lateral buds, but with a metal tip indicating its primary use as a navigation device rather than a support stick.Wooden white cane with crooked handle with metal tipassistive devices, white caned -
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Photograph - 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...1 x B/W photograph of man using white cane...File: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind... A mid-twenties male uses a white cane to navigate a footpath ...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
... white cane day...An older woman with glasses uses a white cane to step off...B/W photographs of a female using a white cane...File: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind... An older woman with glasses uses a white cane to step off from ...An older woman with glasses uses a white cane to step off from a footpath and walk down a road in surburban Sydney.B/W photographs of a female using a white caneFile: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with early warning of obstacles. Royal Blind Societyroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
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Photograph - Image, Man walking down steps using white cane
... Man walking down steps using white cane...White Cane Day... 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 a white cane. Royald Blind Society of NSW White Cane Day Skills ...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 -
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Image, 1989
... white cane day... white cane to walk along the path....Joan Johnson uses the white cane to warn of obstacles... Johnson outside the RBS offices in Enfield, using her white cane ...Joan Johnson outside the RBS offices in Enfield, using her white cane to walk along the path.2 B/W photographsJoan Johnson uses the white cane to warn of obstacles in her path. Royal Blind Society 1989white cane day, royal blind society of new south wales, joan johnson -
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Photograph - Image, Mrs Walker and Mrs Mealing, May 1968
... White Cane Day...Mrs Walker and Mrs Mealing using their white canes...B/W photograph of two women with white canes... Walker and Mrs Mealing using their white canes as they walk along ...Mrs Walker and Mrs Mealing using their white canes as they walk along a sloping footpath.B/W photograph of two women with white canesMobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day, mrs mealing, mrs walker -
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Photograph - Image, Two high school children using canes to embark and disembark a bus, May 1970
... Two high school children use white canes on a mockup...B/W photograph of school children using white canes... high school children use white canes on a mockup of a bus ...Two high school children use white canes on a mockup of a bus at the Royal Blind Society.B/W photograph of school children using white canesMay 1970 Mobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, orientation and mobility -
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Photograph - Image, Man undertaking orientation and mobility session with his cane, 1990?
... White Cane Day...An elderly man walks with a white cane along the path...B/W photograph of man using a white cane... An elderly man walks with a white cane along the path outside the RBS ...An elderly man walks with a white cane along the path outside the RBS offices in Enfield, followed by an O&M instructor.B/W photograph of man using a white cane90002 FF/3royal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
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Document - 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...3 pages review the promotion of White Cane day... Cane Day Marketing 3 pages review the promotion of White Cane ...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 -
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Photograph - Image, Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an instructor, 1967
... Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an...white cane day...RBS client Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from...Black and white photograph of man holding white cane guided... client Zelko Mikulic receives white cane training from an RBS O&M ...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 -
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Image, October 1968
... white cane day...An older gentleman is assisted with using a white cane...5 B/W photographs of older man using a white cane... An older gentleman is assisted with using a 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 caneMobility - historical Alexis Albert hostelwhite cane day, royal blind society of new south wales, alexis albert hostel -
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Photograph - 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...Black and white photograph of a man using a white cane... 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 -
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Photograph - Image, Instructing white cane usage
... Instructing white cane usage...White Cane Day...A female with a white cane is standing with another female... a white cane... A female with a white cane is standing with another female ...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 -
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Photograph - Image, Errol Ingram teaching cane use to Jackie Renton
... White Cane Day... to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram.... to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram. Royal... of the white cane by Errol Ingram. Royal Blind Society of NSW White ...Rehabilitation teacher Jackie Renton being show how to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram.B/W photograph of woman using cane with man lifting it slightlyRehabilitation teacher Jackie Renton being show how to teach correct use of the white cane by Errol Ingram. Royal Blind Society.royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, jackie renton, errol ingram -
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Letter - Object, White Cane Day Proclamation
... White Cane Day Proclamation ...White Cane Day...In 1964 the first White Cane Safety Day was proclaimed..., as White Cane Day throughout the State of Victoria, was made...In 1964 the first White Cane Safety Day was proclaimed ...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 -
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Pamphlet - Text, White Cane Day information pamphlet
... White Cane Day information pamphlet...White Cane Day...The Organising Committee for White Cane Day created...2 x White Cane Day Organising Committee information... The Organising Committee for White Cane Day created a pamphlet ...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 -
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Photograph - Image, Man assists blindfolded woman down stairs
... White Cane Day...A man assists a blindfolded person to use a white cane...B/W photograph of blindfolded person using a white cane... A man assists a blindfolded person to use a white cane ...A man assists a blindfolded person to use a white cane to descend a staircase. This was (and is) a common activity that blindness agencies undertook with sighted staff, to demonstrate (or to practice how to demonstrate) mobility devices.B/W photograph of blindfolded person using a white caneMobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day -
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Badge - 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...1 metal pin with white cane on lime background... A white cane on a lime green background with the words ...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 -
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Photograph - Image, Malcolm Simpson and client
... , as she uses her white cane along a residential street.... an elderly female as she uses a white cane... her white cane along a residential street. Royal Victorian ...O&M advisor Malcolm Simpson works with an elderly female, as she uses her white cane along a residential street.Coloured photograph of bearded man walking beside an elderly female as she uses a white caneroyal victorian institute for the blind, orientation and mobility -
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Photograph - Image, Patricia Hodges, 1989
... White Cane Day...RBS client, Patricia Hodges, uses a white cane to walk up...1 B/W photograph of woman using white cane as she walks up... client, Patricia Hodges, uses a white cane to walk up the pathway ...RBS client, Patricia Hodges, uses a white cane to walk up the pathway to the front doors of RBS Enfield office.1 B/W photograph of woman using white cane as she walks up path at EnfieldPatricia Hodges, 22 years, (visually impaired) Royal Blind Society 1989royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, orientation and mobility, patricia hodges -
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Photograph - 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 Society of New South Wales White Cane Day Orientation ...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 -
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Photograph - Image, Man using white cane with mobility instructor
... Man using white cane with mobility instructor.... The man holds a white cane in front of him, whilst the woman...Digital image of a male using a white cane with a woman... a white cane in front of him, whilst the woman raises her arm ...Two people are walking in the front garden of RVIB. The man holds a white cane in front of him, whilst the woman raises her arm as she helps advise in use of the cane.Digital image of a male using a white cane with a woman along side to assistroyal victorian institute for the blind, orientation and mobility -
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Functional object - Object, White screw together three piece cane
... This white cane consists of three wooden parts that screw...3 pieces with screw connections that form a white cane...This white cane consists of three wooden parts that screw ...This white cane consists of three wooden parts that screw into each other to form the straight cane. The top section has grooves to indicate the top of the cane as well as a hole, through which the user could attach a rope or elastic cord to ensure the cane stayed in hand.3 pieces with screw connections that form a white caneorientation and mobility, equipment -
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Photograph - 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...White Cane Day...To celebrate White Cane Day in 2008, a group of cane users...98 digital images of people participating in the 2008 White... To celebrate White Cane Day in 2008, a group of cane users met ...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 -
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Photograph - 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... activities to celebrate White Cane Day was jettisoned for displays...10 B/W photographs of White Cane Day celebrations... to celebrate White Cane Day was jettisoned for displays ...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 celebrationswhite cane day, janene sadhu, bill borthwick, john cook, john wilson, lindsay mcmillan, phyllis gration, bryan sitlington -
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Photograph - Image, Kevin Stapleton and Wally Urgacz using their white canes, 1969
... White Cane Day...RBS client Kevin Stapleton uses a white cane as he descends...5 x B/W photographs of men using a white cane... client Kevin Stapleton uses a white cane as he descends church ...RBS client Kevin Stapleton uses a white cane as he descends church steps, crosses a road and walks along the footpath. Another RBS client, Wally Urgacz, walks behind Kevin as he crosses the road in the Sydney CBD. Wally Urgacz steps off the Bondi Beach bus and up a flight of stone stairs using his Hoover long cane, under the purview of Margaret Rihr.5 x B/W photographs of men using a white caneMobility - historicalroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day, kevin stapleton, wally urgacz, margaret rihr -
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Photograph - Image, Paula Haynes during an orientation and mobility session
... White Cane Day...2 x B/W photographs of woman using white cane...File: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind... an external corridor. Royal Blind Society of NSW White Cane Day Paula ...Paula Haynes assists an RBS client in using a long cane along an external corridor.2 x B/W photographs of woman using white cane with instructorFile: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with warning of obstacles. Rehab teacher, Paula Haynes (R) showing how to use the cane. Paula Haynes (r) a rehabilitation teacher with the Royal Blind Society ... giving instructions on how to use a long cane.royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, paula haynes, orientation and mobility -
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Photograph - Image, Andrew with his sonic guide and white cane, 1987
... Andrew with his sonic guide and white cane...White Cane Day... a sonic guide and white cane....File: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind... guide and white cane. Royal Blind Society of New South Wales ...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 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...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 ...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