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Dame Mary Gilmour was an Australian writer who became a patron of the Blind Book Society in New South Wales.
Digital image of metal plaque
"These studios were opened on August 15th 1958
A date especially chosen to coincide
With the celebration of the
93rd anniversary of the birth of
Dame Mary Gilmour
Patron of
The Blind Book Society."
Oral history interview and partial transcript of Harry Finlayson, who became head teacher in 1928-1938, then returned as headmaster in 1952 until 1954, before moving to Essendon and finally Echuca. He discusses the changes brought by Mr Hedger, the establishment of the Scout troop, the first long play records from America and England, as well as the educational challenges.
1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB teacher
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, harry finlayson
Norm Rees, Jim Smith, Charlie Bradley, Reuben Ryan and Ethel and Dick Sutcliffe reflect upon the work that Stan Hedger, late superintendent of the RVIB, undertook during his tenure and how this affected the students at the school. In their testimonies they discuss how he began improving domestic and school conditions upon arrival, to helping establish the Trojan club, introducing dancing, physical conditioning and socialising to the children, being available to oversee the resolving of complaints and changing the nature from an asylum to an institution.
1 audio recording of recollections on Stan Hedger
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, norm rees, charlie bradley, reuben ryan, ethel sutcliffe, dick sutcliffe, s.w. hedger, radio shows
RVIB Sheltered Workshop employee Richard Burger discusses the possible redundancies following the news that they would be laid off for a few days. During this time, The Age ran an article advising that workers were dismissed, whereas the Sun and Herald published an article disputing that. Both articles used a senior official at RVIB as a source, which led to those affected feeling unsupported and at risk of losing their jobs. From his point of view, Richard Burger talks about possible theories for the newspaper stories, management of the facility and the nature of the work undertaken in the factory.
1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innes
royal victorian institute for the blind, richard burger, employment
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. Interviewed by Bob May, with production by Tyler Simpson. In this undated episode, Executive Directory Ted Petersen speaks about his history at RVIB.
royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows, e.e. (ted) petersen, oral history
In 2007, the Prime Minister launched 'Raising children' DVD to be given free to each new parent. 'Raising children: a guide to parenting from birth to 5' contains many resources to help new parents, however the DVD is not audio described nor captioned. Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes discusses this lack of access with Stephen Jolley, and the discrepancy in creating a Disability Discrimination Act and having a government issued resource that does not conform to this.
1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innes
stephen jolley, graeme innes
At a special general meeting at RBS, members have voted to merge with the Royal Victoria Institute for the Blind and Vision Australia Foundation. Graeme Innes, will be president of the new entity into which these organisations will merge, and discusses the merger with Stephen Jolley.
1 audio recording of an interview between Stephen Jolley and Graeme Innes
royal victorian institute for the blind, vision australia foundation, royal blind society of new south wales, stephen jolley, graeme innes, project nexus
Oral history interview of Alice McClelland by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. Interview conducted at the Villa Maria Nursing home.
2 audio recording2 of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, alice mcclelland
Oral history interview of Norm Rees. Former students recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, reuben ryan, norm rees
Oral history interview of Molly Miller. Former students recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years. It was recorded in the Villa Maria Nursing home.
1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, jim smith, reuben ryan, molly miller
Oral history interview with Barry Palmer by Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, michele prentice, barry palmer
Oral history interview and partial transcript of Peter Cronin by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, peter cronin
Oral history interview of Sue Matthews by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, sue matthews
Oral history interview of Ted Petersen by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, e.e. (ted) petersen
Oral history interview of Kevin Poole by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, kevin poole
Oral history interview of Doug Kent by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, doug kent
Oral history interview of David Ditchfield by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
2 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, david ditchfield
Oral history interview of Ted Hanlon by Judith Buckrich, with Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
3 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, edward (ted) hanlon
Photograph taken by a staff member of the Charlie Bradley cricket pavilion and the playing grounds beyond it, to the freeway, against a pink morning sky.
vision australia, buildings, kooyong club house
A collection of images from the 1998 Braille and Talking Book Library awards ceremony at the ANZ Pavilion in the Arts Centre. Hosted by Rod Quantock, these images were taken by attendee Robert Degraauw and include a variety of speakers and attendees on the night.
9 photographs of people at 1998 awards ceremony
braille & talking book library, robert de graauw, louis braille audio, deidre rubenstein, monica zetlin, paul karo, jeffrey hodgson, pamela morrow, stanley mcgeagh, stephanie daniel, rod quantock, john bryson, caroline lee, david tredinnick, rebecca macauley, stephen pease, glen morrow, awards
A display of Louis Braille Audio and BTBL audio books at the 1998 (?) awards ceremony at the Arts Centre. Audio books are scattered across two adjacent benches, with three felt-covered pin boards behind them. Audio book covers, some information about the Braille and Talking Book Library and Tilly Aston, as well as a tribute to 25 years of producing commercial quality talking books is attached to the boards.
Display of LBA and BTBL audio books at ceremony
braille & talking book library, robert de graauw, louis braille audio, awards
A recording session with narrator Lise Rodgers, and producer Carmel McAloon, at the studios in Commercial Road.
Lise Rodgers reads a book into a microphone whilst Carmel McAloon sits outside the booth, listening to the recording
braille & talking book library, robert de graauw, carmel mcaloon, lise rodgers
Audio manager Karl Hughes sits at his desk, answering the phone as he acknowledges the photographer with a smile. Behind him are bookcases filled with audio reels and cassettes. To his left, a glass wall is covered with photographs and news clippings of audio book award success. On his desk sits a computer, some DAT tapes and piles of paperwork.
Karl Hughes on the phone surrounded by audio reels and tapes
braille & talking book library, robert de graauw, karl hughes
Adjacent to the Braille and Talking Book Library was a small garden area. In this image, the park bench to the far left sits behind the fence facing Commercial Road.
Lawn area with medium sized tree in the centre and two parks benches some distance either side
braille & talking book library, robert de graauw
With its distinct octagonal shape, the Braille and Talking Book Library was a distinctive building in Commercial Road. This view, taken in the mid-1990's by employee Robert Degraauw, shows the Commercial Road frontage, as well as the pedestrian lights across and the tram tracks in the roadway.
Red octagonal brick building facing pedestrian crossing and roadway
braille & talking book library, robert de graauw
Oral history interview and partial transcript of David Blyth by Judith Buckrich, with Jess Blyth and Michele Prentice. Recorded as part of 'Lighthouse on the Boulevard'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
4 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, david blyth, oral history, judith buckrich, michele prentice, jess blyth
Oral history interview of Hugh Jeffrey by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. When he was 8, Hugh Jeffrey first attended the RVIB School after his parents delayed his start due to potential medical intervention and his ability to read large print. He went on to become not only a teacher of music at the school, but also an advocate for blind citizenship.
4 audio recordings of an interview with Hugh Jeffrey
royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, hugh jeffrey
Oral history interview of Charlie Bradley by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. In 1918 an eye disease took Charlie Bradley's eyesight, ten years later he was part of the Royals club - the first RVIB cricket team - and went on to become one of the most well liked players of the game.
1 audio recording of an interview with Charlie Bradley
royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, oral history, charlie bradley
Oral history interview Neville Kerr by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
1 audio recording of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, neville kerr, oral history
Oral history interview and partial transcript of David Blyth and Margaret Bull by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
4 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, david blyth, margaret bull, oral history
Oral history interview of Elaine Leahy (nee Dean) and Joan Neich (nee Morice) by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Former students and staff recall their days at RVIB, the impact of what they learned and experienced there, and how the attitudes to blindness and low vision changed over the years.
3 audio recordings of recollections from former RVIB attendees
royal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, john murphy, oral history
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