A photo from an Easter Bonnet Parade at the Coburg Widows' club. From the caption in the Answer newsletter on 31st May 1991, 'David Cull admires the decorative bonnets of Margaret Todd, May Hamilton and Joyce Coomber.' David Cull was the Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne Legacy at the time and was visiting the Coburg Widows' Club for the event.A record of the importance of the widows clubs as a social outlet for the widows and that Legacy executives and Legatees attended their functions. There are many clubs throughout Melbourne that meet regularly.Colour photo of a function at the Coburg widows club.widows, event

A group of ladies at art and craft classes at Legacy House. The lady in the top left corner is Valerie Rae. The other ladies are not known. Date is not known but possibly in the 1980s. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.Black and white photo of a group of widows at Legacy House with flowers.Handwritten on back in blue pen 'Melbourne Art and Craft', also typed in black on a small label 'Widows at Art and Craft Class'.widows, widows clubs, craft

A group of ladies with cups of tea at Legacy House. The lady second from corner is Valerie Rae. The other ladies are not known. Date is not known but possibly in the 1980s. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.Black and white photo of a group of widows at Legacy House with cups of tea and food.Handwritten on back in blue pen 'Legacy House'.widows, widows clubs

Photos of widows and legatees in Maffra at the opening of a new Legacy Club in 1993. From the note it was the 70th club. Photos include Melbourne Legacy President John Stevenson presenting a plaque to a widow. Joan Miller, Chas Munnerley and Terry Walsh from Melbourne office was also in attendance. Similar photos appeared in the July 1993 edition of The Answer.A record of the opening of a branch of Legacy in 1993.Colour photo x 6 of the opening of the 70th Legacy Club in Maffra in 1993.Note with the photos says 'Opening of 70th Legacy Club - Maffra 1993.legatee, branch, john stevenson

This photo shows a regular meeting day of the ladies of the Melbourne Legacy Widows Club. The year and the participants are unknown. Phy Smyth was a President or committee member of the Widows club.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy. Legacy House provides the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of widows meeting at Legacy House.Back of the photo: Written by hand, Phy Symth Melb Legacy Club / Box 4widows, widows club

An article about the Westerns Suburbs Widows Club and their activities in their clubrooms. Members of the group in the photo were Mary Coxon, Elsie Reynolds, Bess Allen, B Simonson, Hetty Allen and Irene Warren. They were in the craft group. Other activities include a sewing group and card afternoons. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been scanned but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of the types of activities that were provided for legacy widows and which were published in the press in 1977.Newspaper article about Widows' club activities in 1977 pasted to brown page of a scrapbook.Handwritten '27.4.1977' in blue penwidows, craft, widows clubs, activities

Two pages from a Melbourne Legacy Bulletin it discusses several administration issues with regard to widows clubs, but it is not clear why these pages were kept seperate. Melbourne Legacy Bulletin is now published on a monthly basis and keeps Legatees informed and up to date of Legacy events, past, present and future. The Bulletin is now available online to Legatees. The paragraph titled "Service In War and Peace" refer to item 01037 in the archives.A Melbourne Legacy publication, available to Legatees, online or by post. Published for the benefit of all associated with Melbourne Legacy.White A4 paper with black type of pages 7 and 8 of the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin in 1990. Triangular hole punched in top left hand corner.widows club, widows

A group of Legacy Widows playing cards photographed by a professional photographer at Legacy House. Proof sheet is marked as 'Widows Club tea party, reopening '92'. Names unknown. The reference number from the photographic studio 911016-35 means 16 October 1991. Other photos with that reference number are at 00668 and 00670.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of 4 Legacy widows playing cards at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911016-35. Handwritten "Pg 6 E" in blue pen. Proof sheet labelled 911016 and hand written on reverse Widows Clubroom tea party re-opening 92' in black pen.widows, widows club, activities, games

Two Legacy widows posing for a picture. They are possibly Widow club committee members like other photos by this photographer with similar reference numbers. Their names are unknown. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-4 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651, 00661 to 00665.Photos of the committee members of different Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of 3 Legacy widows and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-4. Pg 3 and "A" in pencil.widows, widows club, committee

Jean Salvado the President of the Kingston Widows' Club sent this photo of a display in the Brighton Library. It is assumed to 1993 as that is the year that Clive James was Legacy Personality of the Year and his picture is included in the display. Also a photo of Weary Dunlop and the Changi Violin and the abseiling event involving Ron Barassi.A record of Legacy Week in 1993.Colour photo of a display case in Brighton Library.Handwritten on the back "Display case at Brighton Library for Legacy Week, 1993. By Jean Salvado, President Kingston Legacy Widows' Club"legacy week, legacy promotion

Two Legacy widows posing for a picture, their name badges say: Mary Steege and Grace De La_?. They are possibly Widow club committee members like other photos by this photographer with similar reference numbers. Other photos taken that day were used in an issue of The Answer. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-6 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651 and 00661 - 00666. Photos of the committee members of different Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of two Legacy widows and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-6. Pg 3 and "B" in pencil.widows, widows club, committee

The Melbourne Legacy created a widows' visiting group in 1981. Called the "Home and Hospital Visiting Programme". The visiting group was formed of widows who would visit women in hospital or their homes or nursing homes. This photo shows Joyce Coomer (left) and Kath Silvers (right) of Coburg widows' Club enjoying a cuppa with Eileen Moore in her home.The article mentioned 'many find it easier to discuss personal concerns with another woman and Legatees recognise this.' These photos are of widows visiting another widows and were featured in newsletters to inform widows of the existence of the group and that there were always friendly faces that could provide a comfort to widows in isolation. Joyce Coomer (left) and Kath Silvers (right) of Coburg widows' Club enjoy a cuppa with Eileen Moore in her home.The visiting group was an important function widows performed with their desire to help each other.Colour photo x 2 and a pink paper label, a proof sheet and an article in the newsletter.The pink paper label says 'Joyce Coomer (left) and Kath Silvers (right) of Coburg widows' Club enjoy a cuppa with Eileen Moore.'widows, visiting group

Four Legacy widows from the Caulfield Legacy Widows Club. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). Pg 3 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030A-28 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00650. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of a Legacy widow and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030A-28. Pg 3 D in pencil.widows, widows club

Photos of Bruce Ruxton, president of the RSL speaking to a group of Legacy Widows at Northcote RSL Club. The date of 1993 was on a note with the photos. The plaques on the walls have RSL emblems. One board says 'Northcote RSL Golf Club' so it appears to be the Northcote RSL.A record of the one of the activities Legacy held for their widows. Often there would be significant speakers to entertain and inform them. Photos of guests listening to Bruce Ruxton of the RSL in 1993.Note with the photos says: 'Bruce Ruxton at Legacy Widows Club 1993'widows, bruce ruxton, rsl, northcote

Two Legacy widows from Warragul area. They were photographed when they visited Legacy House and appeared in the July 1992 Widows' Newsletter. On the right is Bernice Dimmock (nee Jones). Bernice was secretary of Warragul Legacy Widows Club. She was also a veteran, as she served overseas in World War 2. Bernice has an interview recorded by the ABC for 'Australians at War' on their website. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-14 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00648, 00649, 00650, 00651 and 00661-00666. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of two Legacy widows, a proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-14. Pg 4 in and Warrugul in pencil.widows, committee, widows club

Photo of the reopening of the Widows' Clubrooms, showing Legatee Mehan, President of Melbourne Legacy presenting the key to Mrs Ina Kearney, the President of the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. The club rooms had been renovated. This event was mentioned in a Legacy newsletter for Widows' Clubs in March 1980 (see 01214).A record of the opening of the renovated Widows' Clubrooms in 1980.Black and white photo of Widows Clubrooms. Typed paper label.Stuck to the back is a paper label saying "1980 At the official opening of the Legacy Widows' Clubrooms, Legatee Mehan, President of the Melbourne Legacy, hands over the key to Mrs I. Kearney, President of the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club." On the reverse of the photos is "Box 11" in black pen.widows, activities

30 min colour and sound 16mm film, severely faded, beginning with an interview with a Vietnam widow and going on to explain the help Sydney Legacy gave to bereaved families including outings, health, etc. Lionel Long, who was a Legacy ward, is interviewed and sings one of the ballads he was famous for in the 1960s. A Widow's Club meeting is shown and a party of the Northern Suburbs Progressive Twenties who raised money for Legacy. They were smoking, drinking, and eating what looks like cheerios and slices of bread in a large room hung with streamers and balloons and dancing to pop music. Junior Legatee Karen Miller was interviewed about her experience travelling to Switzerland to represent Australia at the Swiss Bank Centenary, Switzerland, with a boy from NSW, going on to stay with a Legacy family in London for a week. The functions of Legatees are explained as a Legatee is shown with one of his families. Also interviewed is a practising solicitor who attributes his qualification to the help he got from Legacy. Girls are shown rehearsing for their debutante presentation and the film segues to the actual presentation with the Governor Sir Roden Cutler, Governor of NSW, and his wife. Legatees are shown cutting, trucking and delivering firewood to widows. Photography by Frederick Richardson; sound by Peter Willesee; Executive Producer Michael Willesee; produced and edited by Bob Lawson. A Trans Media Production. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.A visual record of Sydney Legacy in the 1960s giving an overview of the work they did.A film in a blue plastic canister produced about the activities of Sydney Legacy in the 1960s.Label of 'Colour Film Pty Ltd, client Trans Media Colour print' handwritten 'Copy No 3'activities, widows club, junior legatee, operation firewood, sydney legacy

Features torch (which symbolises the undying flame of service and sacrifice handed to us by our comrades in war who passed on) with laurel wreath (with points inverted in remembrance). Mounted on wooden plaque.LILYDALE RSL SUB-BRANCH/ WITH THANKS AND APPRECIATION/ LILYDALE LEGACY WIDOWS CLUB

Two widows beside an exhibit of craft work at Legacy House, possibly 1999 or 2000. The widows would complete craft items for sale at the widows stall in badge week and also for competition in the Widows Craft Exhibitions. On the left is Sue Sargent and on the right is Vera Lang. Both ladies participated in many events and may have been on the widows committee at the time. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 2 of two ladies looking at the craft exhibition.Printing on the back "widows, widows club, craft, activities

Photograph of President John Sullivan presenting flowers to Mrs Ruth Ellis for her 89th birthday. Also another photo of her involved with a preparing newsletters for posting with other widows. The yellow paper label says: "Legacy widow, Mrs Ruth Ellis, would not let the fact the it was her 89th birthday interfere with her 'work' at Legacy House. For the past 14 years Ruth has faithfully helped prepare the fortnightly bulletin ready for posting. But Legatee President John Sullivan, did not let her escape without presenting a beautiful bouquet of flowers on behalf of his fellow legatees and staff at Melbourne Legacy." It was with a group of photos from 1990/91 in a folio with paper labels.A record of a widow being appreciated for her volunteer work at Legacy and reaching 89 years of age.Colour photo x 2 of the 89th birthday of Mrs Ruth Ellis.Yellow paper label describing her 89th birthday in black type.widows, birthday, widows club

A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Names unknown except Beryl Billings who is seated. With a group of photos about stamp sorting with post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004". The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together. Beryl Billing was the co-ordinator for many years, she is seated at the table in this photo. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 means 9 June 1992.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Black and white photo of ladies at Legacy house around Beryl Billing sorting stamps and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic. Photograph reference no. 920609B-8 Yellow post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004"widows, widows club, stamps, fundraising, activities

Three Legacy widows from Hampton area, their names are unknown. They were photographed when they visited Legacy House and appeared in the July 1992 Widows' Newsletter. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). Pg 3 means the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-21 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00650, 00651 and 000661 - 00666. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of three Legacy widows, a proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-21. Pg 3 in pencil, and Hampton in blue pen.widows, widows club, committee

Two Legacy widows, from Essendon, Tess Bendon and Lorna Tozer. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). The photo was used in an issue of The Answer in May 1992. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-15 could mean 3 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00650, 00651 and 00661 - 00666. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer in 1991.Black and white photo of two Legacy widows and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-15. Pg 3 in and "Tess Bendon, Lorna Tozer" in pencil.widows, widows club, committee

Four Legacy widows from the Caulfield Legacy Widows Club.It was used in an issue of The Answer. From the name badges, they are (L to R): Shirley Cornish - Vice President, Mavis Major - Committee Member, Illegible - President, and Pauline Thompson - Secretary. It is believed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-28 means 3 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651. Photos of the committee members of different Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of four Legacy widows and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-28. Pg 3 in and "Caulfied" in pencil.widows, widows club, committee

A widows' function at Legacy House. The ladies are seated at tables with tea cups and seem to be looking at menus or programmes. Legatee Eddie Jowett appears to be leading singing. There were monthly concerts at Legacy House that widows could attend. Dates were published in the monthly widows newsletter.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of a Legacy widows' function at Legacy House.P.19 and P.20 (b) in blue pen. 51% in blue pen on a white dot label.widows, widows club, activities, concert

A widows' function at Legacy House. The ladies are seated at tables with plates of food. Date and names are unknown. A lady third, from right, is wearing badge which says Doreen but her last name is illegible.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Colour photo of a Legacy widows' lunch function.Handwritten in black ink on reverse "50%"widows, widows club

The Home and Hospital Group of Legacy Widows photographed by a professional photographer at Legacy House. Names unknown, except seated in the middle of the table is Vera Paydon. The reference number from the photographic studio 911016-17 which means 16 October 1991. Other photos with that reference number are at 00669 and 00670.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship. Widows clubs had sub-committees with various roles. Black and white photo of 8 Legacy widows at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911016-17. Handwritten "P9 Home and Hospital Group" in pencil and "Page 20 D" in red pen.widows, widows club, activities, visiting group

A group of Legacy Widows playing cards photographed by a professional photographer at Legacy House. Names unknown. The photo was featured in the Widows' Newsletter in November 1991 with the caption: A friendly game of cards. The reference number from the photographic studio 911016-36 means Frame 36 on 16 October 1991. Other photos with that reference number are at 00668 and 00669.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of 4 Legacy widows playing cards at Legacy House, a proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911016-36. Yellow post it note says "Page two. Game of cards. 57% reduction C" in blue pen. Proof sheet is labelled 911016 and has 'Widows clubroom tea party re-opening 92' on reverse.widows, widows club, activities, games

Photos the 10th Annual Art and Craft Exhibition that was run by the Widows' Club. The label identifies Marianne Spruyt from Guterman Craft as the judge that year. The items could be sold at trading tables and at the table outside Legacy House during Badge Week in September to raise funds. The label mentions the Widows' Club made a donation each year to Legacy. The photos were taken by Susie Howard the publicity officer. These photos were in a scrapbook of A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 7 of tables of craft items at Legacy house, some have been awarded 'Best Art exhibition' and 'Best dressed doll' and three paper labels.White paper label with black type 'Legacy holds an annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition at Legacy House. A wide range of items are displayed and many of the wonderful items are for sale. The Legacy Widows' Club raises funds throughout the year and kindly makes a donation to Legacy.' Yellow paper label with black type 'Marianne Spruyt, Area Manager of Guterman Craft, had the difficult task of judging the best of the Arts and Crafts on display.' White paper label with handwriting in blue pen '10th Annual Craft Exhibition 1991 / Susie / L.H. / 1991' 00676.2 has 61% in red pen on back. Printed on Fujicolor paper.widows, craft, activities

Photos of a Widows' Club function with special guest Sir Edward Weary Dunlop, who was a frequent visitor to Legacy. It is not at Legacy House so may be one of the Metropolitan Widows' Clubs. Was with a group of photos from a scrapbook that covered the early 1990s. Few names are known, from the name tags on one photo: Sir Dunlop with Mary Canty (in blue), Pat Jimm_? (standing on right) and Gwen Burton(?) seated.A record of a prominent Australian being guest at a Widows' Club event.Photo x 6 of a widows function with Sir Weary Dunlop as guest.widows clubs, widows, dunlop, function