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Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Guest Speakers, 20/05/1971
Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. This was a letter detailing discussions by the Board about future speakers and sent from the Legacy President to the Chairman of the Programme Committee. Of note there was an interest in younger speakers if they could be 'responsible types'. Also that the concept of inviting women to speak was not agreed upon 'at this time' - read para 3.A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subects spoken on were many and varied. The board had discussed the matter of women speakers prior to this letter. Times and attitudes have changed considerably since this letter was written in 1971. White foolscap Legacy letterhead with black type. A letter to Legatee J.F.T. Grimwade, Chairman of Programme Committee.Black type, paragraph 3 purple brackets.speakers, programme committee -
Clunes Museum
Badge
.1 LONG SERVICE BADGE 25YEARS IN READ ON WHITE BACKGROUND .2 LONG SERVICE BADGE 20 YEARS GOLD WRITING ON RED BACKGROUND .3 NAMETAG BADGE MRS. STEART IN BLACK ON GOLD BACKGROUND WITH BLACK FRAME, ROUND LIGHT BLUE CIRCLE BEHIND .4 NAMETAG BADGE BOB STEART ON GOLD IN BLACK WRITING WITH BLACK FRAME, LIGHT BLUE CIRCLE BEHIND .5 BADGE STATE OF VICTORIA EMBLEM GIRL GUIDES, DIAMOND SHAPED LIGHT BLUE WITH FIVE STARS AND A CROWN ON TOPgirl guides, steart, bob steart, enid steart -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - HMS Ajax plaque
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Melbourne Legacy
Uniform, Girls Uniform
A green tunic made for junior legatees to attend girls' classes. It is in great condition and is an excellent example of the uniforms used at Legacy classes. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. Melbourne Legacy would then conduct Annual Demonstrations to showcase their skills. Legacy provided uniforms free of charge for all girls attending the classes. Typical of the time the tunic appears hand made but many mothers and legatee wives would have been capable of making uniforms as they also made many of the costumes for the annual demonstrations. The tunic was donated back to Legacy from the family of Marjorie and Jacobina (Jackie) Bristol, sisters who were both junior legatees in the 1930s and 1940s after their father passed away, he was a World War 1 veteran. Jacobina later became Jackie Wood and passed away in April 2020. Marjorie became Marjorie Bachmann and passed away in 1986. Also donated were a photo of the girls at calisthenics classes, a junior legatee certificate, a souvenir handkerchief from the 90th anniversary celebrations and a $100 Legacy badge. These are catalogued separately at 01948 to 01952.A fantastic example of a uniform that was a symbol of membership of Legacy classes.A green cotton tunic with a Legacy emblem used by junior legatees used in Girls' Classes.Handwritten in blue pen '34' on the tag at the back.girls classes, uniform -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Badge - Button Badge, Back to Donald badge
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Australian Army Patch, Rank Patch Australian Army Warrent Officer Class Two (W02)
Strip of six patches with embroidered crown denoting W02 rank. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Papua New Guinea Command, Wooden Plaque
Historical significance. Insignia of the Papua New Guinea Command - The Murray Barracks - Australian National Service.Wooden plaque.Papua New Guinea Command. Palm Tree in silver over Crocodile in gold over wording. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAN sailor’s cap, HMAS Derwent sailor’s cap
RAN sailor’s cap Tally Band Detachable Name BandHMAS Derwent H.C.Hart -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - Union badge, Wittenbach & Co, 1930's?
The badge belonged to the Donor's father - Bill Irvin, who was a SEC tram driver. Bill and his elder brother Dan, both drove trams in Ballarat. The Union badge confirmed membeship of the Union and was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Has a strong association with Bill Irvin, SEC tram driver of the 1930's and demonstrates the importance of being a union member at the time and the badge provided by the unionAustralian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a steel/ silver backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. Has a hole in the top of the badge for a steel ring or a method of attachment to a uniform. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "BL 42", possibly indicating Ballarat and badge number. On the base of the badge has words "Wittenbach " cast into the badge. tramways, trams, unions, badges, atea, employees, bill irvin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, St Edward's Church of England, 1/03/1963 12:00:00 AM
Letter forwarded with cheque from W.B. Wicking to St Edward's Church of England, Blackburn SouthLetter forwarded with cheque from W.B. Wicking to St Edward's Church of England, Blackburn South as a loan to purchase 2 blocks of land.Letter forwarded with cheque from W.B. Wicking to St Edward's Church of England, Blackburn Southst edward's anglican church, blackburn south, wicking, walter benjamin -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Plaque - 2 Commando Coy
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
Quinn CollectionBuff-coloured typed air-letter 0366a1) written on board S.S.Morgenster, at sea, dated 28/12/47. There are two air mail stickers attached - one to the upper left edge and the other to the upper left side. Air letter is addressed to Mrs S Quinn, C/- Mrs Blackmore, 140 Brunswick Road, West Brunswick, Victoria and stamped with a blue Correo Aereo Replublica Argentina stamp.letters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Invitation - Cr & Mrs. AJ Thomas, c. 1953
Invitation to Cr and Mrs A J Thomas to a Garden Party at Government House on Thurs. 5th March 1953. Cream card, blue crown, black script, hand written names -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - City of Moorabbin Key Chain
“City of Moorabbin” The township of Moorabbin, known as South Brighton until 1909, remained small, with the Plough and Harrow Hotel as its main building. In 1917 Sandringham borough was formed by severance from Moorabbin shire and in 1920 Mentone and Mordialloc were also severed. In the remaining Moorabbin shire the Moorabbin township was still small (1,770 persons), but the shire grew in population during the 1930s. On 10 October 1934 it was proclaimed a city. It existed as a separate municipality until 1995. When local government boundaries were changed in 1994 about half of Moorabbin city was united with Glen Eira city and about half with Kingston city. On 15 December, 1994 the City of Chelsea, parts of the Cities of Mordialloc, Moorabbin, Springvale and Oakleigh were amalgamated to create the City of Kingston by Order of the Governor in Council. On the same day Glen Eira City Council was formed from the City of Caulfield and the remaining part of the City of Moorabbin.Gold Key ring with a dark blue circle surrounding the shield of the City of Moorabbin.City of Moorabbin, Victoria,city of moorabbin -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge, 2006
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. It is an older style pin that was released in 2006 as part of the Nostalgia Collection in a presentation case for $10-0 the set of 4. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. This badge does not have the laurel wreath which makes it unusual.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal pin with the Legacy torch, it is gold with white enamel around a torch, blue enamel around the word Legacy and red enamel in the flame.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, KHAKI, 1) Elegant Knitting Company et al, 1) 1997
.1) Khaki woollen jumper with khaki cloth epaulettes & elbow pads. Oval khaki & gold Rising Sun cloth badge sewn onto upper left sleeve. Size 95-105 cm & washing instructions on manufacturer's label. .2) Khaki short sleeved shirt with Warrant Officer's cloth badge sewn onto left sleeve. Size 38 & washing instructions on manufacturer's label. .3) Khaki polyester & viscose tie with manufacturer's label.uniforms - military, costume - male ceremonial, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - SYMPATHY LETTER and ENVELOPE, 1) 27.11.1917. .2) 2.12.1917
The letter is to Mr J Pierce from Chaplain Carter 6th BTN AIF with sympathy for the loss of his son George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 1891P for his service details, award and death..1) Letter on graph paper written by hand in blue ink. .2) “OHMS” envelope, yellowed and stamped in red, “passed by sensor”.1) “In the field 27.11.17”, “George W Carter Chaplain 6th BTN AIF”. .2) “Mr Pierce Sebastian Post Office Via Bendigo Victoria Australia”sympathy, letters, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Viet Cong
Two piece black cotton top and pants. Top is button through at the front. Pants have elastic waist. A Vietnam Cong Uniformvc, black "pyjamas", uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, RAN - Winter Ceremonial, RED ANCHOR TAILORING CO
Royal Australian Navy Uniform belonging to E Rayner. Sailor cap/lid belonged to LS MTP Ross.1. Jumper/Barathea - Long sleeve, black wool/polyester fabric. Insignia - left sleeve depicting rank - right sleeve - depicting category. 2. Trousers - bell bottom, black wool/polyester fabric. 3. Shirt - white polyester/cotton fabric, short sleeve, navy blue trim to square neckline. Insignia on left sleeve. 4. Collar - Navy blue with three white stripes, cotton fabric - lined. 5. Silk - black polyester fabric. 6. Bow - Navy blue cotton tape. 7. Lanyard - white cotton cord. 8. Lid - Sailor's cap - white plastic with black band with Navy blue chin strap.1 & 2. Maker's label - Red and white print. Hand embroidered red cotton "E. RAYNER". 3. Handwritten blue ink "44" on back of neckline. 4. stamped in black ink " E.W. RAYNER", makers label. 8. Handwritten, black ink "LS MTP ROSS" inside on crown. Tally band embroidered gold thread "H.M.A.S. CERBERUS' on black band.uniform, ran -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Intermediate Legacy Club, 1975
A letter written by Norm Smith and addressed to Kem Kemsley on 21 July 1975. It outlines recollections compiled by Norm Smith about the Intermediate Legacy Club (ILC) and individual members. His letter mentions 'Looking back over those years, recalling old time, old faces and places, we as Junior Legatees have a lot to be thankful for and I, for one, have always been exceedingly grateful to you, and those like you in legacy, who helped us so much.' Graham Billiet's letter dated 23 Mar 1974, mentions taking Frank Doolan to the reunion in 1974. Graham felt the ILC was winding down and was only running on half steam. He gives ILC members' addresses. Norm Smith's letter includes: Ted Kennedy, was the first president of the ILC, he was 'tall rangy lad with fiery red hair' who worked for United Distillers Ltd for 40 years (mostly in Brisbane where he joined Brisbane Legacy). Had been a keen junior legatee and taken part in Literary and Debating group and the Dramatic group where he met his future wife, Florence Pittard - which was the first marriage between junior legatees. He had been a naval cadet in the 1928 compulsory training and later joined the CMF where he was closely associated with L/ Stan Savige. He rose to rank of Major in AIF. Jack and Tom Kennedy, his brothers were in the Lacrosse team and his sister Molly in the JLC for years. G Billiet, a first nighter, very well known to legatees of the time. Bill Johnston, a studious type, went to MHS and university, became a Solicitor. Served in the RAAF as a Flight Lieut. Frank Corrie, prominent Junior Legatee in the Literary and Debating group, a fitter and turner by trade, was on JLC cricket and lacrosse teams, joined the AIF. Fred Hollingsworth, a motor mechanic, he joined CIG. He joined the AIF and served in the Middle East, and was one of the Rats of Tobruk as a sergeant. Bert Hollingsworth (brother of Fred) also in AIF and rank of Lieut. Is a past president of ILC. Bert Wood, a past president, worked for Victorian Railways, moved to Coolangatta. Dan Fitzgerald, active in the Drama group of JLC, worked as an announcer at the ABC. Alan Davidson, keen gymnast - particularly wrestling, helped with Alan Beattie (instructor of boys classes). Roy Davidson (brother of Alan) joined the AIF, afterwards joined M&MTB as a driver, married a Junior Legacy girl. Their younger brother Arthur was also in the lacrosse team. Roy Gilbert, keen junior legatee took part in Literary and Debating group and the Dramatic group and lacrosse team. Worked for Vacuum Oil Co., a past president of ILC and also married a Junior Legatee, Miss Lil Edmunds. Served in the AIF and was a Lieutenant in the Middle East. 'Jimmy' MacGregor, a colourful and handsome Junior Legatee, born in Collingwood, was one of L/ Stan Savige original contacts. Keen JLC gymnast and member of the football team. Worked at the Ret. Soldiers Woollen Mills in Geelong and was in the Geelong ILC. Frank 'Happy' Holliday, was in the lacrosse team, foundation member of ILC and past president. Served with the RAAF as an air frame fitter. Worked for L/ Con Fahle in the printing workshop for 40 years. Howard Auterey, joined the RAAF during the war and returned work for the State Saving bank before retiring in Warrnambool. Norman Smith, was working as an apprentice with M&MTB, took interest in Literary and Debating group and was in the lacrosse team. Was ILC president in 1946. Enliseted in the RAAF as airframe fitter. Retired from M&MTB after serving 50 years, married for 40 years to a daughter of an original Anzac who has also been an active member of the Ladies ILC for many years. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929. The idea of the club sprang from those boys who had outgrown the Junior Legacy Club. In the early days it fielded a lacrosse team and it was this that mainly held the members together (formed under guidance of L/ Jimmy Downing). Enthusiasm wained after a few years as it lacked a solid objective. The answer came from one of its members and in 1938 they founded the Don Esses Club. This was a club for the children of incapacitated ex-servicemen which met every Thursday night at 7.30 run by the ILC members. The name came from the signallers' code Disabled Servicemen's Sons. During the second world war 80% of the members of the ILC enlisted in the services. Leaving only 8 members that could not join due to ill health or reserved occupations. They continued the Don Esses and whatever aid they could to Legacy. ILC members had always helped Legacy where possible including being camp leaders or camp staff, with the annual demonstrations, and coffee stalls at the ANZAC dawn service. Post second world war some ILC members were nominated into Legacy, others drifted away in civil occupations. It was found difficult to recruit new blood into the ILC and eventually membership waned when the boys from the Don Esses clubs found other youth activities to join. The ILC ceased to meet regularly in the mid fifties. However a strong comradeship still existed between members and they would meet in one anothers homes. Members were always ready to help the senior Legacy Club in any way in their power and still helped at Christmas parties and summer camps. ILC was a service rendering organisation and was self governing. Non-sectarian and non-political, the members were ex-junior legatees over 18 years of age. After serving in World War 2 members were eligible to become members of Legacy. Was in a folder of material collated about the ILC by an early archive committee. A record of a Junior Legatee recording what he knew about ILC members and their life outside of Legacy in response to a request from L/ Kem Kemsley. It could have been part of the early archive committee working to capture Legacy history.White note paper x 18 pages handwritten by Norm Smith about the ILC members and a handwritten letter x 3 pages from Graham Billiet about ILC members with addresses.ilc, membership, junior legatee -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Uniform - Boxer shorts
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Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, COMMEMORATIVE, Post 1945
.1) Badge, found, metal, white background with soldier centre in brown, ocean in background (around top is "Lest we Forget"). .2) Badge, metal, round with flag at top at bottom is an RSL badge. Centre depicts wounded soldier with native helper in brown (Around red outsides is "In commemoration of those who served and died"). badges, lest we forget, commemorative -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Pair of car badges, One of a pair (2) RSS and AILA badges for a vehicle
Round tin badges for vehicleR.S.S. & A.I.L.A. Victorian Branch Hospital Service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
Ceramic Plaque with black printing describing "Chinook Helicopter landing" Use on a displayplaque, chinook -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Shirt, Long Sleeved, RAAF, RAAF Service Dress Shirt, 1988
Shirt of Squadron Leader John Haines.This shirt belonged to John Haines. John was a President of the Eltham RSL and Committee member T Mont,Oren you RSL.Light blue long sleeved collared shirt. Each shoulder slide has a RAAF Squadron Leader’s epaulette. The shirt has two chest pockets each with a centre pleat and a buttoned flap. The shirt has thirteen buttons in total.raaf, john haines, shirt, squadron leader -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Warrnambool District Football Umpires Association Blazer, Ince Bros Melbourne, c.1970
This blazer would have been worn by a member of the Warrnambool District Football Umpires Association at formal and social occasions. This Association was founded in 1946 and continues today, providing umpires for football matches in the Warrnambool District including the Hampden Football League.This uniform came from a Collectables Shop in Fairy Street, Warrnambool but the original owner is unknown. The blazer is a memento of a Warrnambool sporting group of interest and would be useful for display.This is a black cloth blazer with beige and black bands on the sleeves and pockets. It has one silver coloured button and one missing at the front. Inside the blazer is black lining at the top. The sleeves have a white and black pin striped lining. The pocket has the Association badge embroidered with beige and tan. There is a maker's label inside the front collar and a loop for hanging the blazer on a hook.PURE WOOL Ince Bros. Melbourne Tailors and Blazer Specialists. W.D.F.U.A. WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT FOOTBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION FOUNDED 1946uniforms, warrnambool and district football, warrnambool district football umpires association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT, FEMALE CADET, 1. 1993. 2. 1990
1. & 2. Two light blue shirts. They have two breast pockets. It has an epaulette. on each shoulder. It is held shut with 6 plastic buttons. The pockets are held shut with one plastic button each.1. Nil. 2. Written on the label is W326143. B. Williams.raaf, cadet uniform, female -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SLIDE SHOULDER BOARDS
Part of the Kevin John Herdman No.397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Two pairs of jungle green coloured slide shoulder boards. Each is embroidered with Lieutenant's pips.uniform, shoulder board, lietenant, kevin john herdman -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Newsletter, Yarran Dheran, 2007
Newsletter of the Advisory Committee, March 2007.Newsletter of the Advisory Committee, March 2007.Newsletter of the Advisory Committee, March 2007.yarran dheran, koalas -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY, 1972-1973
Uniform Mess Dress issued to "Kevin Finch".Mess Dress style, black colour wool/polyester fabric jacket and trousers. Black colour polyester fabric lining. 1. Jacket - collar with two lapel badges, gold, silver and black metal with crown, star, laurel leaves and lettering "ER/ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF TRANSPORT". Five front pockets - two top patch pockets with button down flaps, at waist fob pocket, two lower inset pockets with flap. Top of the sleeves have three gold colour fabric rank stripes = Sergeant. Gold coloured plastic buttons with shank and metal pin with raised emblem and lettering. Crown, RACT, ER, metal belt keepers. 2. Belt - fabric as jacket, gold colour plastic buckle with two pins with black colour plastic button. Belt sits in metal belt keepers on jacket. 3. Trousers, two side pockets, fob pocket, back inset pocket. Metal and nylon zipper fly with metal hook closer. Black plastic buttons inside on waistband for braces. red colour wool fabric 4cm wide stripe down each side seam. 1. & 3. White cotton fabric manufacturers labels - inside right pocket and waistband.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1 & 3. "KEITH COURTNEY PTY LTD/ VICTORIA/ 1972-1973/ ^/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." Black ink stamp "FINCH, K".uniform, army, mess dress