Historical information

David Robertson (1855-1953) was a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind and president 1895-1899 and 1913. For centenary celebrations of the Association, portraits were painted of past presidents and photographs gathered in preparation of this. This image was collected, however the donor is unidentified.

Physical description

1 A4 page cut into two with image and notes

Inscriptions & markings

David Robertson
1st President at AAB
& Co-founder with Miss T Aston
Held Presidency 5 times until
Health gave way he carried out his
Carried on his own Business
until 59 yrs of age
died at 96 yrs
His sister Janet inaugurated
the Visiting of the Blind
& was treasurer for 8 yrs
D.R. was responsible for
getting the free pass
& gave the AAB its name
They both lost their sight
in Gov homes as orphans
Their Brother (William of New Zealand
was champion Sculler of
New Zealand for 20 yrs)
(Hearn)
called after step father

Kindly acknowledge Warwick Studio, Albert Park