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Two images of an unknown Vision Victoria program. A unidentified sportsman stands at the podium with others watching on, and AFL player Ted Whitten reaches for the ball from behind a player during a game of Goalball.

2 black and white photograph of sporting leaders

association for the blind, ted whitten, goalball

Two residents of Elanora outside the main entrance with two younger women, as they prepare to go for a walk.

1 black and white photograph of four females

association for the blind, elanora home (brighton)

Granny Davis Carries on as usual "I'm everybody's granny," says Mrs Myrtle Woods with a smile, and there is much truth in what she says. Myrtle is 95 and her vision is severely impaired due to cataracts. But her personality is in no way impaired. She sparkles, as Margaret Humphrey, welfare officer, working from Kooyong, will attest. Back in the 70s she was, indeed, the best known Granny in Victoria. Remember Granny Davis of bread fame? Granny Davis who smiled from scores of hoardings and advertisements; who handed out samples of her product at supermarkets and exchanged pleasantries with Graeme Kennedy on television twice a week. Mrs Myrtle was an actor when she was chosen for the Granny Davis role. She is still an actor, picking up cameo parts. "They send for me whenever they want a funny old lady." Her most recent part has been at the Kooyong day centre of the Association. The role? (Wait for it.) Little Red Riding Hood - not Granny. "Not your regular little Red Riding Hood either," she says with a smile in which twinkles just a hint of sauciness.

1 colour photograph of Myrtle Woods

Attached to the back of the image: Granny Davis Carries on as usual "I'm everybody's granny," says Mrs Myrtle Woods with a smile, and there is much truth in what she says. Myrtle is 95 and her vision is severely impaired due to cataracts. But her personality is in no way impaired. She sparkles, as Margaret Humphrey, welfare officer, working from Kooyong, will attest. Back in the 70s she was, indeed, the best known Granny in Victoria. Remember Granny Davis of bread fame? Granny Davis who smiled from scores of hoardings and advertisements; who handed out samples of her product at supermarkets and exchanged pleasantries with Graeme Kennedy on television twice a week. Mrs Myrtle was an actor when she was chosen for the Granny Davis role. She is still an actor, picking up cameo parts. (1995) "They send for me whenever they want a funny old lady." Her most recent part has been at the Kooyong day centre of the Association. The role? (Wait for it.) Little Red Riding Hood - not Granny. "Not your regular little Red Riding Hood either," she says with a smile in which twinkles just a hint of sauciness. She is alluding to a knock-about version of the old children's story which the Kooyong Drama Group produced for ??? on ???

association for the blind, myrtle woods

Max Walker, former cricketer and author, at the podium and at a table with his father Max Walker (?)

6 colour photographs of Max Walker

association for the blind, max walker

The 200,000 Telecare call was celebrated in 1989, with the help of Channel 10 newsreader Mal Walden.

3 black and white images of Mal Walden

association for the blind, mal walden, jennifer barnes

Newsreader Mal Walden visited Elanora in July 1979 and spoke with residents. A note has been taped to the back of the image: A Chat with Residents An Activities Officer has many roles, amongst them is to keep the residents entertained with various guests. On this occasion it was the popular HSV7 news reader, Mal Walden. He spoke of the many interesting aspects of television and what goes on behind the scenes.

1 black and white image of Mal Walden and negatives

60% Standard News Paper: Sandi Title: Mal Width: 3/Col Date: July 4 Page: 3 Fig 2 5" 88

association for the blind, mal walden, elanora home (brighton)

In 1990 Valerie Thompson shared the remarkable story of Alice Betteridge, who was the first deaf-blind person to be educated in Australia.

2 black and white images of Valerie Thompson and Alice Betteridge

nsw institute for deaf dumb and blind, alice betteridge, valerie thompson

In July 1986, Member for Higgins - Roger Shipton - presented a new Australian flag to the Association of the Blind's Diana Jones and Ian Moore.

2 colour and 1 black and white image of Roger Shipton

association for the blind, roger shipton, diana jones, ian moore

John Saunderson, former Member for Aston, looks at a piece of weaving with Lindsay McMillan and an elderly man.

1 black and white images of three men

Centre John Saunderson former Member for Auston and Linsday McMillan

association for the blind, john saunderson, lindsay mcmillan

AFB Vice President John Blanch thanks the Russian Male Choir for contributing to White Cane Day celebrations held in Melbourne.

1 black and white images of John Blanch and Russian Male Choir

Copy of picture and description in 1980 Annual report: "Visiting Russian Male Choir being thanked by Association Vice President Mr. John Blanch, for their contribution to White Cane Day celebrations in the Melbourne City Mall."

association for the blind, john blanch, russian male choir, white cane day

In December 1956, Minister for Social Services Hugh S Robertson presented a cheque to the Association for the Blind's Bruce Small. Afterwards he met fellow Scotsman Duncan McDonald, a resident at Ballarat, and Matron McLeod.

3 black and white images of Hugh Robertson and Duncan Small

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association for the blind, hugh robertson, bruce small, matron e mcleod, duncan mcdonald, kelaston home (ballarat)

John Wicking, Lou Richards and a third man stand chatting at an official function.

1 black and white image of Lou Richards, John Wicking and a third man

lou richards, association for the blind, john wicking

On her last day in office Elizabeth Proust, former CEO City of Melbourne, found time to speak to Association for the Blind Metropolitan volunteers at a morning event. Mrs Marge Morgan thanked her and Mrs Muriel Rutledge presented a hand-made scarf. Miss Proust is now Secretary, department of Premier and Cabinet.

2 colour photographs and negatives of Muriel Rutledge, Marge Morgan and Elizabeth Proust

IC 75% On her last day in office Elizabeth Proust, former CEO City of Melbourne, finds time to speak at morning coffee meeting with Metropolitan volunteers. Mrs Marge Morgan has just thanked her and Mrs Muriel Rutledge has presented a hand-made scarf. Miss Proust is now Secretary, department of Premier and Cabinet.

association for the blind, marge morgan, muriel rutledge, elizabeth proust

On December 20, 1983 the Leader of the Liberal Party Andrew Peacock visited Elanora. There he was reunited with Mary Lawless, who knew him when he was a student at Melbourne University. Mrs Lawless was the housekeeper for Prime Minister Harold Holt for 27 years. Working at Portsea when he disappeared, she later became blind and is now a resident of Elanora.

3 black and white images and 1 text

association for the blind, andrew peacock, margaret peacock, mary lawless, elanora home (brighton)

On December 20, 1983 the Leader of the Liberal Party Andrew Peacock visited Elanora. Accompanied by his wife Margaret, they spoke with participants in a Telelink session and visited residents at Elanora.

1 colour photograph of a group of people in a hall

association for the blind, andrew peacock, margaret peacock, jennifer gibbons, chris whitehouse, john wicking, lorraine adamson

Benefactors Alwynne and Walter Jona with broadcaster Brian Naylor, Moiree Naylor, Marj West and long-term 3RPH volunteer Pam Adams.

1 colour photograph of a group of people in a hall

Alwynne Jona, Brian Naylor, Moiree Naylor, Marjorie West, Pam Adams (3RPH Volunteer), Walter Jona

3rph radio station, brian naylor, marj west, association for the blind, alwynne jona, walter jona, moiree naylor, pam adams

In 1994, the Association for the Blind recorded the audio version of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's biography 'Two Lives'. In these images Dame Elisabeth holds a copy of the book as she stands next to a bookcase of large print titles, with Marj West beside her.

2 colour photographs of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch

Dame Elisabeth Murdoch

association for the blind, dame elisabeth murdoch, marj west

In July 1986, Dan McPhee visited the 3RPH studios in Talbot Crescent.

4 black and white photographs and 2 colour photographs of Dan McPhee's visit to 3RPH

association for the blind, 3rph, dan mcphee, john cook, lindsay mcmillan, diana jones, john blanch

The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor Winsome McCaughey, signs the visitor's book before attending the Blind Members Council annual general meeting. Council member Betty Ross stands beside her.

1 black and white photograph of Winsome McCaughey and Jean Ross

The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor Cr. Winsome McCaughey signing visitor's book, Ky BM AN Meeting 1989. With Mrs Jean Ross, BM Council

association for the blind, winsome mccaughey, betty ross, blind members council

Governor-General Dr Davis McCaughey meets a guest after he officially opens Low Vision Resource Centre.

2 black and white and 1 colour photograph of Dr Davis McCaughey

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association for the blind, dr davis mccaughey

Musician John Mazzocchi plays the accordion for residents at the Senior Citizens centre in Merrigum.

1 black and white photograph of John Mazzocchi

John Mazzocchi Shepp "Hand accordion" Snr Citz's Merrigum Pic P.T.

association for the blind, baringa (shepparton), john mazzocchi

Strathmore-Gladstone Park Lions Club President Nick Martinelli receives a box of glasses from day centre participant Leslie Kingford. The people who attend day centre at Association for the Blind at Essendon responded enthusiastically to an appeal by the local Lions club for disused spectacles. The Lions use the spectacles to relieve vision problems of millions of people in Africa and Asia.

2 coloured photographs of Nick Martinelli and Leslie Kingford

On behalf of her day centre colleagues, Leslie Kingford presents the first box of spectacles to Nick Martinelli

association for the blind, arthur wilkins centre (essendon), nick martinelli, leslie kingford

Oakleigh MP Race Matthews and Alan Johnson meet at the Association for the Blind.

1 black and white photograph of Race Matthews and Alan Johnson

association for the blind, race matthews, alan johnson

Photograph taken by a staff member of the rear view of the Kooyong building, facing the blind cricket ground, in the early morning.

vision australia, buildings

In February 1997, Minister for Aged Care Rob Knowles officially opened a new low vision clinic in partnership with the Southern Hospital Network at the Kingston Centre in Cheltenham.

8 colour photographs of Rob Knowles and 12 negatives of visit plus a staff member(?) and celebration

Rob Knowles, Minister for Aged Care, addressed annual general meeting, Kooyong, 22/9/95

association for the blind, rob knowles, southern hospital network, john cook

Minister for Aged Care Rob Knowles MLC addresses the attendees at the annual general meeting at Kooyong.

1 colour photograph and 1 negative of Rob Knowles

Rob Knowles, Minister for Aged Care, addressed annual general meeting, Kooyong, 22/9/95

association for the blind, rob knowles

To promote the Centenary Appeal, and Minister for Aged Care Rob Knowles MLC visited Kelaston and met with Appeal Chairman Rex Hollioake and well known local gold historian Albert (Bert) Strange.

1 colour photograph of Rex Hollioake, Bert Strange and Rob Knowles

Rex Hollioake Albert Strange (Bert) Hon Rob Knowles MLC, Minister for Aged Care Courier 21/12/1994 Copyright the Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited P12, 97% Centenary Appeal P12

association for the blind, fundraising, rob knowles, rex hollioake, bert strange

In 1997, MHR David Kemp visited the Association for the Blind offices and spoke with former Vice President, John Blanche.

1 colour photograph of David Kemp and John Blanche

Pic 1 91% In album - Spring News 97

association for the blind, david kemp, john blanch

Leader of the Opposition, Jeff Kennett, visited 3RPH studios to be interviewed by Arthur Wilkins and chatted with John Cook and Diana Jones. A proof sheet includes images taken of various volunteers in the studio and two ladies at a table.

2 black and white photographs of Jeff Kennett in the recording studio, 1 proof sheet and 6 negatives

Arthur Wilkins with the then Leader of Opposition, Jeffrey Kennett

association for the blind, jeff kennett, arthur wilkins, diana jones, john cook, 3rph, marj west, peter ross edwards, paul mcsherry, paul shipcon, lindsay mcmillan

On September 9, 1997 the Association for the Blind held a celebrated the results of the Centenary Appeal, which raised over $8 million dollars. Prominent supporters were recognised for their hard work, and presented with a plaque and a copy of 'No Sight Great Vision' in gratitude.

2 colour photographs of Jeff Kennett

association for the blind, jeff kennett, dame elisabeth murdoch, fundraising