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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1992, 1992
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos show President Swan with Inez Bruce and Vera Lang. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $11,900. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and trombone soloist Sergeant Mike Hawkins and Ivor Jones (ex POW from Changi) also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 2 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1992 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, answer, raaf central band -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1991, 1991
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos are the same event as black and white photos and a proof sheet 911202A and 011202B (01335). One photo show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widows attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Also Sgt. Mike Hawkins who had performed 19 times for Legacy. One photo includes Legatee Salty Saltmarsh who was the coordinator of events for widows. Another shows Legatee Eddie Jowett dancing with a widow in a white outfit. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, answer, raaf central band -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Phillips, Feb. 1969
Black and white photograph of W4 671 at the East Preston terminus showing Leura Grove during a special tram tour with another service tram behind. Photo by Chris Phillips. Inspector Bruce Davey walking away from the tram. ARE Tour ex South Melbourne depot. Advertisements for Craven Filter cigarettes, Nuplastic and Lloyds Delicatessen in the background. Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in red ink "W4 671 Bridge Thornbury 9/2/69"trams, tramways, mmtb, special trams, east preston, tram 662