Administrative record - Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution: Fifty-Seventh Report 1937, 1938

Historical information

Articles from the annual report include: the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Henry Hedger for 57 years of service, 1413 blind people in NSW according to last census, a Special Appeal was launched with over 7000 pounds raised of the 20,000 pound target, the Women's Auxiliary holding a Pastel Ball to raise funds, the sad passing of home teacher (Alice) Ethel Campbell, the decision to make talking book discs free of charge, the opening of "The Haven" at Woollahra in Chester Street as a women's hostel, the gifting of a neon sign at the front of the Institution, Annual Picnic at Clifton Gardens and appointment of A.J. Harris as Superintendent and C.R. Rae as Home Teacher.

Physical description

1 printed booklet with illustrations in bound

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