THE BLIND INSTITUTE
ANNIVERSARY OF OPENING The buildings of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, in Parnell, were officially, opened 40 years ago to day. Bishop Cowis presided over a largo gathering, which included Canon Mac Murray, Babbi Goldstein and Mr. W. Crowther, then Mayor of Auckland. , The origin of the institute was mainly to the generosity of Mr. J" * Abbott and to the work of the secretary. Mr. J. Thornes. The expenditure on tna buildings and Jand was £3OOO, and was spent on furnishings. Great " Ul " a , tarian work is still being earned 0u... the institute in caring for the blind teaching various trades.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21252, 4 August 1932, Page 10
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105THE BLIND INSTITUTE New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21252, 4 August 1932, Page 10
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