The President in 1978 was David Carter. He acknowledged the folder already contained substantial information from past presidents so made comments on funerals, training and guests at dinners. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1978.presidents, david carter

The President in 1979 was WR Mehan. He comments on the reputation of Melbourne Legacy in the community and its continuity. Document is dated 28/3/1980 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1979.presidents, bill mehan

The President in 1980 was Karl Robertson. A major issue for his year in office was the question of the extension of eligibility for membership to categories of ex-servicemen who had not served overseas or in the other areas presently defined in the Code. Document is dated 12/10/1981 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February and this was written sometime after he was replaced as president. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1980.presidents, karl robertson

The President in 1981 was Ken Green. He comments on keeping overheads under control. Document is dated 12/10/1981 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February and this was written sometime after he was replaced as president. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 3 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1981.Signed in blue pen 'Ken Green'.presidents, ken green

The President in 1982 was Ted Larkin. Concerns mention include legatee funerals and rising costs of administration. Also the president fund with a secret committee of past presidents that could help legatees with financial problems The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1982.Signed in blue pen 'EJ Larkin'.presidents, ted larkin

The President in 1984 was John Dean. The document is dated 10 March 1985 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1984.Signed in black pen 'John Crieghton Dean'.presidents, john dean

The President in 1985 was Colin Bannister. It mentions Tuesday legatee meetings with guest speakers and also Thursday Comradeship. The document is dated 10 March 1985 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1985.Signed in black pen 'TC Bannister'.presidents, colin bannister

A document dated February 1985 was written by Legatee Kemsley about the President's Fund that was established in 1933 with funds donated from the estate of Walter Berry in the name of his Company. The Henry Berry Fund was to be used by the President to assist a legatee in financial difficulties. Legatee Kemsley was almost 90 and was passing on his knowledge of the history of the fund and its uses. He had served with Walter Berry in France when he was a personal assistant to General Monash. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the inception of the President's Fund.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type about President's Fund in 1985.Signed in blue pen on second page, 'AN Kemsley'.presidents fund, kem kemsley, walter berry

The President in 1986 was Dick Wheeler. He included observations based on his year as President. The document is dated 25 April 1987 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1986.Signed in black pen 'RN Wheeler 25.4.1987'.presidents, dick wheeler

The President in 1988 was Alf Argent. His comments were very brief but included praise for the staff at Legacy House and for fellow legatees. "The Legacy movement is comradeship and assistance." The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1988.Signed in black pen 'A Argent'.presidents, alf argent

The President in 1989 was Chas Wilks. The document is dated 14 June 1990 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1989.Signed in blue pen 'Chas Wilks 14 June 1990'.presidents, chas wilks

The President in 1990 was Tony Norris. This document provided lots of observations, including the protocol of greeting the governor. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.White foolscap paper x 8 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1990.presidents, tony norris

The President in 1991 was John Sullivan. The document is dated 14 June 1990 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1991.presidents, john sullivan

The President in 1992 was Geoff Swan. This document includes tips about the change over and is dated February 1992. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.White A4 paper x 2 pages with black type of information shared between presidents dated 1992.presidents, geoff swan, ron isherwood

The President in 1992 was Geoff Swan. He mentions the changeover to Post WW2 legatees. Also the Support Group which had been started in 1991 was doing well with some adjustments. The Future of Legacy had been main topic of the conference. Plus the change over dinner had been in the Olympic Room at the MCG and it was felt future changeover dinners should be of similar importance. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.White A4 paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1992.Signed in blue pen 'Geoff Swan'.presidents, geoff swan

A document handed from President to President about the President's Fund for helping other legatees that may be in need. The Fund started in 1932-3 with a donation from Legatee Walter Berry. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the information passed to the new President in the 1990s.White A4 paper x 1 page with black type about the President's Fund in 1992.presidents, presidents fund

The President in 1993 was John Stevenson. Major events during 1993 was that it was the 70th Anniversary of Legacy. Also that Clause 4 was debated and a plebiscite was held about membership. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.White A4 paper x 3 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1993.Signed in blue pen 'John Stevenson'.presidents, john stevenson, clause 4, membership

The President in 1994 was George Woodward. He mentions widows and the Support Group. He adds a two page letter to the CEO David Cull with other suggestions. The document is dated 31 January 1995 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.White A4 paper x 3 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1994.Signed in blue pen 'John Stevenson'.presidents, george woodward

A collection of documents about the Presidents Fund that was collated in 1985. First page is a summary by Legatee Isherwood dated 14/12/1966. Also included a document dated February 1985 written by Legatee Kemsley about the President's Fund that was established in 1933 with funds donated from the estate of Walter Berry in the name of his Company. The Howard and Georgina Berry Fund was to be used by the President to assist a legatee in financial difficulties. Legatee Kemsley was almost 90 and was passing on his knowledge of the history of the fund and its uses. He had served with Walter Berry in France when he was a personal assistant to General Monash. Also a poor quality copy of the original letter dated 24th February 1933 by Legatee Kemsley to the Trustees. There are two pages of a bank statement in 1984 showing the balance as being approximately $1,000. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the inception and workings of the President's Fund.White A4 paper x 5 pages with black type about President's Fund in 1985 and two pages of bank statements.Signed in blue pen on fifth page, 'AN Kemsley, February 1985'.presidents fund, kem kemsley, walter berry

A letter about the Shrine that was sent by Legatee Donovan Joynt to the President. The date is unknown. He outlines concern that buildings that are proposed along St Kilda road will block the view of the Shrine from different perspectives. The original plans of the Shrine being at the Domain site emphasised that it would be visible on many axis, including from a ship passing through the heads of Port Phillip Bay. He accuses Legacy of being lax in fighting for the original plans being upheld and fighting inappropriate development. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of a concern by a Legatee about the sanctity of the Shrine being encroached upon by inappropriate buildings nearby.White A4 paper x 2 pages with black type of an undated letter from Legatee Donovan to the President.Signed in pencil 'Donovan Joynt'.shrine of remembrance, donovan joynt

A suggested speech to be used when a President of Melbourne Legacy attends the inauguration of a widows' club. It includes the installation of the Widows' Club first president. It was written in 1984 and used at the opening of at least three widows' clubs, in Sale, Beaumaris and Camberwell. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of part of a ceremony used to start a new Widows' Club.Yellow A4 paper x 1 page with black type of a speech to open a Widows' Club used in 1984.Handwritten note on bottom 'Ceremony proposed by L/Trebilcock. Used by JCD. First used at Sale, March 84; then Beaumaris 25/6/84; Camberwell 28/10/84.'widows, widows clubs

A note for the President's folder about recruiting a secret committee of advisers to help with proposed new members. The second page is a draft of a letter thanking the candidate for agreeing to be on the committee. The third page talks about the committee and is crossed out in blue pen and a note saying 'No longer operative'. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of a defunct committee once used by the President of Legacy.White A4 paper x 3 pages with black type about a Secret Committee appointed by the President, written in 1966.Handwritten note on bottom of page 1 'see notes 1972. This was not accepted in 1972 when the President made enquiry of people in Legacy whom the secret committee could not approach. He also took advice from the 'College of Cardinals' and approved ...'secret committee, membership

A copy of a speech by former Parliamentarian Tom Uren to open Legacy Week in 2007. He spoke of his war service and captivity as a POW on the Thai- Burma railway. He spent 1 and half years under the leadership of Sir Dunlop. Part of his time was at Hellfire pass (Konyu cutting) and Hintok (Hintock) camps. He relates his philosophy on life, some of it learned in captivity. That the strong should look after the weak (see page 5). Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.Three A4 page photocopy of a speech by Tom Uren at the opening of Legacy Week in 2007.speakers, legacy week, tom uren

A copy of the Press Release issued by Carmel McConnell when Bill Rogers was installed as President of Melbourne Legacy in March 2006. At that time Melbourne Legacy looked after 24,000 widows and 400 children and disabled dependents. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.One A4 page photocopy of a press release to introduce Legatee Bill Rogers as 38th President.presidents, bill rogers, press release

A copy of the President's message from the Bulletin written by Bill Rogers during his time as President of Melbourne Legacy March 2006 to March 2008. The message recounted the duties he undertook and other relevant messages to the Legatees. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the duties of a Legacy President and events that happened in 2006 -2008.Fifty one A4 page photocopy of the President's message published in the Bulletin between 2006 and 2008 by Legatee Bill Rogers.presidents, bill rogers

A copy of the President's message from the Bulletin written to introduce new President of Melbourne Legacy Graeme Standish in March 2008. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the incoming Legacy President in 2008.Two A4 page photocopy of the President's message published in the Bulletin to introduce incoming President Graeme Standish.presidents, graeme standish

A memorial was erected in Morwell to honour Legacy Founder Sir Stanley Savige. It was unveiled on 16 April 2010 and Legatee Bill Rogers was invited to attend. The event was to unveil a bronze plaque depicting both the work of Legacy and the achievements of Stanley Savige. Advance Morwell played a leading role in the memorial project, supported by members of the planning group and Latrobe City Council. The plaque and the naming of Legacy Place completes the final stage of the Savige Memorial Project that commenced with the erection of a bronze bust of Stanley Savige in 2006. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of an memorial to Legacy founder Stanley Savige in Morwell.Invitation to attend the memorial unveiling and a press release about the event attended by Legatee Bill Rogers.stan savige, statue, plaque, memorial

A press release in 2007 issued by Public Relations Officer Carmel McConnell. It mentions Legacy was supporting 22,000 widows and 350 children and disabled dependents. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.One A4 page of a press release promoting Legacy Week in 2007.legacy week, press release

An article written by Legatee Bill Rogers announcing to legatees that Legatee Les Egan had been awarded an Community Volunteer Award by the Mayor of the City of Casey for his work with Legacy. It may have been published in the Bulletin. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that the work of legatees is recognised by their community.One A4 page announcing Legatee Les Egan won a volunteer award in 2007.les egan, service award

A press release in 2007 issued by Public Relations Officer Carmel McConnell. It promoted the Legacy's annual Anzac Commemoration for students. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.One A4 page of a press release promoting Legacy's student commemoration in 2007.press release, anzac commemoration for students