A programme for the Legacy Centenary Commemoration Ceremony held at the Shrine of Remembrance at the end of the Torch Relay. The service was attended by His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and his wife, her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley. Legacy was founded in Melbourne in 1923, so Melbourne hosted the final leg of the Torch Relay that began in Pozieres, France in April 2023.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.Colour A5 programme for Centenary ceremony at the Shrine on Friday 13 October 2023.centenary, shrine, relay

A programme for the Melbourne Legacy Centenary lunch held at Legacy House to commemorate Foundation Day. Guests included Legatee Eric Easterbrook from Legacy Australia. There was also a procession of past presidents.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.White A5 card with blue printing with order of speakers at the Centenary of Legacy Foundation Day lunch on 26 September 2023.centenary, foundation day

A copy of a document from the United Service Lodge 330 about Graeme Standish. It was prepared and presented by Mike Womack at an event on 14 August 2023. It gives a good outline of the service of Legatee Standish in both his 35 year military career and post career achievements.A record of the service of a former President.White A4 printout out of the achievements of Legatee Graeme Standish.past presidents, graeme standish

A programme for the Legacy Widows' Service of Remembrance held at the Shrine of Remembrance. It is an annual service held for the Widows prior to a lunch. In 2023 the lunch was at the Pullman Hotel in Albert Park.A record of the service provided close to Remembrance Day for the Widows.Colour A5 programme for Widows Remembrance service at the Shrine on Sunday 5 November 2023.centenary, shrine, widows

A calendar produced for the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay presented by Defence Health. The relay began in Pozieres, France in April and ended in Melbourne in October. It visited each Legacy Club, often there was a community day to accompany the Torch visit.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.Colour A4 spiral bound calendar for 2023 showing significant dates for the Torch Relay.centenary, relay, 100th anniversary

A fact sheet on Ron Barassi compiled by the MCC Library for the State Memorial Service held on 10 November. It lists Ron Barassi's football career. Australian football legend, former ‘Legacy Boy’ and Ambassador, Ronald Dale Barassi, AM passed away at the age of 87 on 6 September.  Ron was forever grateful for Legacy’s support to him and his mother Elza. Throughout his life, as a Legacy Ambassador, Ron generously used his well-respected status and networks to promote the important work of Legacy.   Ron came into Legacy’s care as a child when his father Ronald James Barassi was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941. Ron’s father was the first VFL footballer killed in World War II. Only 5 years old at the time, Ron later rose to be a star footballer for the Melbourne Football club like his father. Legacy assisted with his education and health expenses and supported him in attending youth camps and other recreational activities.   A State Memorial Service for Ron was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 10. Staff from Legacy assisted at the service by handing out programmes and encouraging attendees to sign condolence books which have since been presented to the Barassi family.  Legacy was honoured by the Barassi family’s request, in lieu of flowers, that members of the public make a donation to Legacy to assist families of veterans in need, a cause very dear to Ron’s heart. A record of the life of a man helped by Legacy.White A4 paper with printing created by the MCC Library for the State Memorial Service on 10 November 2023.ron barassi, football

A newspaper article written by Stan Savige, a first hand account of the evacuation of Gallipoli. At that time Stan Savige was a second lieutenant and was one of the last three officers to leave the Lone Pine sector on the morning of the 20 December 1915. It was the second part of his account that was published. Both parts have been downloaded from Trove and added as Word document.A record that Legacy founder Stan Savige took part in the evacuation of Gallipoli.One page of a newspaper with an article by Legatee Stanley Savige published in the Australasian in 1932.gallipoli, stan savige

A programme for the Legacy Centenary Commemoration Ceremony held at the Shrine of Remembrance at the end of the Torch Relay donated by Legatee David Kelly. The service was attended by His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and his wife, her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley. Legacy was founded in Melbourne in 1923, so Melbourne hosted the final leg of the Torch Relay that began in Pozieres, France in April 2023. On Friday 13th October the Torch Relay concluded at the Shrine of Remembrance with the Torch flame returned to the eternal flame at the Shrine. Legatee Kelly was selected to be the last Legacy torchbearer, he lead representatives from Legacy Clubs attending The 2023 National Conference up the Forecourt where the flame passed to the wife of the Governor General Mrs Linda Hurley. Mrs Hurley was accompanied by The Governor General to return the Centenary of Legacy Torch Relay flame to the eternal flame.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.Colour A5 programme for Centenary ceremony at the Shrine on Friday 13 October 2023.centenary, shrine, relay

Multiple copies of Interview Forms used by Legatees when recording their interactions with Widows and families. Carbon copy forms were common in business for many years. The forms were used up until about 2018.A record of the way Legatees recorded their voluntary work.Interview forms in triplicate copies - white, blue and green.widows, legatees

Multiple copies of cards used by Legatees when calling on Widows to leave their contact details. The cards were used until about 2018.A record of the way Legatees provided their details to people they were in contact with.White card with blue print as calling cards.widows, legatees

An example of a card used by Legatees as a 'with compliments' card. It was part of the stationery used at Melbourne Legacy for many years. The cards were used until about 2018.A record of some of Melbourne Legacy's stationery.White card with blue print used as a With Compliments card.legatees, stationery

A plastic tool that magnifies print underneath it. It was possibly given to widows at events or as promotional material used in a direct mail appeal as it is easily posted.A record of items produced by Legacy for branding purposes.White plastic card with a magnifying window.visual aids, promotion

From 1988 to 2021, Legacy held a public speaking contest for young secondary school students. It was initially called the Junior Plain English Speaking Award (JPESA) and later called Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award (LJPSA). Schools were eligible to send along up to 4 representatives to compete in a preliminary round. Participants gave a four minute prepared speech and a two minute impromptu response to a topic. This badge was awarded to participants in the Preliminary Final. The following was taken from a programme in 1996: "The Award aim is to promote enhanced oral communication skills for 12-14 year old students and to help young people appreciate the ideals of Legacy - voluntary service, caring and comradeship - and the need for remembrance. It began in 1988 in the Melbourne area with the support of the Ministry of Education and The Plain English Foundation. Melbourne Legacy ended its role in the competition after Covid lockdowns in 2020.A record of items given to participants of the public speaking contest.White enamel badge with the Legacy Logo in blue on white cardboard saying it was part of the Preliminary Final. Badge and card are in a small clear plastic sleeve.Badge has 'Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award' around the edge. speaking contest, jpesa

A copy of blank Compliments notepaper and cards that were used in the 1960s. They were compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. A similar set of proformas are at 00338. The Melbourne Legacy address was 293 Swanston Street and the phone number at the time was FB 3564.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White notepaper x 3 with Melbourne Legacy letterhead in blue print used as with compliments notes, and a white card pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.Notepaper say: 'With the Compliments of The President and Members', 'With The President's Compliments', With the Executive Officer's Compliments'. The white note card says 'With the Compliments of The President and Members of Melbourne Legacy'.proformas, stationery, forms

A copy of a blank order form for Badge Appeal that was used in the 1960s. It mentions that the badges could be provided on a sale or return basis. Probably issued to Legatees prior to badge day. There was a carbon copy panel that allowed the name and address to be duplicated as a record of what was issued. Also a Volunteer Tag that was worn when selling badges. They were compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White order form for the Badge Appeal and a tag that volunteers wore when selling badges, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.proformas, stationery, forms, badge day

A copy of a letter addressed to Junior Legacy to be used by donors when donating money to the Endowment Plan. Was compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. Junior Legacy Club the name of Melbourne Legacy for many years. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.Pale yellow letter proforma to Junior Legacy with spaces for date and donor information, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.Pencil mark saying 1960/1proformas, stationery, forms

A copy of a letter to be sent to donors to thank them for their donations in 1964. Was part of a folio of proforma stationery from the 1960s. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White letter with navy print sent to donors signed by President Ian Anderson, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.proformas, stationery, forms

A copy of note that was given to donors to thank them for their donations it was sent with their receipt. Was part of a folio of proforma stationery from the 1960s. The flyer gives some information about Legacy House. It mentions the facilities available for the benefit of widows and children. Including two large well equipped gymnasia which are attended by more than 700 junior legatees each week. A dental clinic were Junior Legatees under 17 years of age are able to receive free dental examinations and treatment. Free medical examinations are carried out here too. Meeting rooms for Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and Senior Widows Club (those over 50 years of age). When printed the Senior Widows Club numbered more than 5,200. It mentions room for fetes run by a number of auxiliaries to raise funds. Also a sewing room fitted with 5 electric sewing machines to make costumes for the Annual Demonstration. A well equipped library for use of the Junior Legatees. A ladies lounge and television room where widows may rest when visiting the city. Rooms for speech training and mathematics coaching classes. A maintenance workshop where all sporting and general equipment used by widows and children can be repaired and/or constructed. Sundry committee meeting rooms where members of Legacy meet to consider and find solutions for the many problems which arise in respect of the families they care for. Sundry equipment and costume storerooms. Office accommodation for permanent staff including welfare and pension officers. Was compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.Yellow brochure thanking donors and a flyer about Legacy pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.Pencil mark '1960/1'.proformas, stationery, forms, dureau house