Colour slide of a lady in an orange dress and two legatees at Government House in 1960. She is in 5 photos taken that day so may have been a legatee's wife. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of a lady and two legatees at a Legacy Christmas Party at Government House, in a cardboard Kodak mount with red printing.Handwritten 'Xmas Party, Govt House Party 1960' in blue ink.christmas party, government house party

Colour slide of a lady in an orange dress and three legatees at Government House in 1960. She is in 5 photos taken that day so may have been a legatee's wife. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of a lady and three legatees at a Legacy Christmas Party at Government House, in a cardboard Kodak mount with red printing.christmas party, government house party

Colour slide of Governor Delacombe and a group of boys at Government House in the 1960s. Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe became Governor of Victoria in 1963. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of Governor Delacombe with a group of boys at Government House Christmas party in a blue Agfacolour plastic mount.christmas party, government house party, governor of victoria, rohan delacombe

An embroidered cloth Legacy badge patch that was given to Junior Legatees to add to their tunics. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics, elocution and eurythmics. Boys classes also included basketball, judo, swimming and boxing. Boys classes were generally held in the suburbs and girls classes were held at Legacy House, usually Tuesdays and Fridays. Uniforms were provided free of charge. The patch was with a group of items donated by Legatee Derithe Harrison, including several certificates, a photo and a silver metal trophy.A record of the equipment given to junior legatees for their classes.Green cloth embroidered patch to be added to uniforms.junior legatee, derithe ames, girls classes, jlc

A silver trophy that was awarded to Junior Legatee Derithe Ames in 1962 for attaining the highest marks in the Senior Girls 7.30pm class in 1962. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics, elocution and eurythmics. Boys classes also included basketball, judo, swimming and boxing. Boys classes were generally held in the suburbs and girls classes were held at Legacy House, usually Tuesdays and Fridays. The trophy was with a group of items donated by Legatee Derithe Harrison, including several certificates, a photo and an embroidered patch.A record of the prizes given to junior legatees in their classes.Silver metal trophy wtih curved arms and a dark maroon base.Engraved with 'JLC 1962 Senior 7.30pm Highest Marks Derithe Ames'junior legatee, derithe ames, girls classes

Photos of two junior legatees laying a wreath at the Cenotaph during a annual School Children's Anzac Commemoration service. They are Gail Golding and Robert MacLean. While the ceremony is for all school students, often two junior legatees are chosen to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on the day. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The school ceremony was broadcast on ABC TV and Radio for many years.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine and two junior legatees being involved.Colour photo x 2 of two children at a wreath laying ceremony at the Shrine in 1985.Handwritten on reverse, '54th Children's Commemoration Ceremony 24th April 1985. Gail Golding Robert MacLean wreath bearers.'wreath laying ceremony, junior legatee, anzac commemoration for students

A newspaper article about Operation Float in The Age on 28 March 1960. Operation Float in 1960 was when Junior Legatees were taken on an outing to the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club and the Royal Yacht Club. The clubs would provide the children with a trip in their boats. In later years they would visit naval ships. Melbourne Legacy provided many outings and experiences for Junior Legatees. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of the one of the outings provided for Junior Legatees.Newspaper article of Operation Float in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .junior legatee outing, operation float

A photo of a group of young junior legatees in judo or karate outfits. There is one girl and 7 boys, of various ages, and 1 man who could be the instructor. Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years such as gymnastics, swimming or, in this case, martial arts classes. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. The skills they learned were show cased in an annual demonstration usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. It appears to be photo taken professionally, as there are several photos of different classes (see 00862 - 00870) perhaps to record Legacy classes for promotion purposes.A record of a way Legacy provided classes for junior legatees.Black and white photo of children posing in judo outfits.Stamped on the back ' The Property of Melbourne Legacy' in purple ink. Handwritten 'Legacy P4' in blue penjunior legatee, exercise classes

Initial rules for the running of Holmbush and for the intended residents, with the aim of providing a 'private family residence of the best type' for Junior Legatees admitted by the Management Committee, including a list of clothing each resident was expected to bring.Details of how the Melbourne Legacy residence was to be run reveal how much work and time the Legatees invested in looking after Junior Legatees and how seriously they took this responsibility in 1943.Quarto carbon copy of typed rules, black on faded white'Approved J.L.C. 1943' handwritten in blue ink.residences, holmbush administration, holmbush initial negotiations, rules

Photo of three Legacy Widows with a Junior Legatee taken on the footpath outside Legacy House, Swanston Street, Melbourne. Possibly in the 1960’s. L to R: unknown, Lorraine Traves, unknown child, Myrtle Roberts.A lovely shot of Legacy dependants, showing their enjoyment of life despite the challenges of being widowed. Also of interest are the neighbouring business and the traffic restrictions.Black and white photo of widows and a child taken on the footpath outside Legacy House in Swanston Street, Melbourne. legacy promotion, widows

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 4 of a balloon basket being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.1' to 'No.4' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 2 of a balloon being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.20' to 'No.21' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning

A photo of children at Government House Christmas Patry. Melbourne Legacy would hold Christmas parties for junior Legatees at Government House for many years due to the Governor of Victoria being patron of Legacy. The year is unknown.A record of relationship of Legacy with the Governor of Victoria .Black and white photo of children with toys at Government House.Hand written on reverse "P7" and "LEGACY". Also "Dec 1966" in pencil.junior legatee outing, christmas, government house party

A colour slide of children on board a boat for Operation Float in 1959. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of a boat with children on board in 1959 in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Handwritten in blue ink 'Operation Float / Ready to go / 1959'. operation float, junior legatee outings

A colour slide of a large sailing ship with children on board for Operation Float in 1961. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of a sailing ship with children on board in 1961 in Kodachrome off-white cardboard mount with yellow and red print.Printed on front 'Made in Australia' and '12' in red ink. Handwritten in blue ink 'Operation Float 25-3-61' and 'Top 96'. Printed on reverse "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" in red ink.operation float, junior legatee outings

A colour slide of several boats with children on board for Operation Float in 1961. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of several boats with children on board in 1961 in Kodachrome off-white cardboard mount with yellow and red print.Printed on front 'Made in Australia' and '14' in red ink. Handwritten in blue ink 'Operation Float 25-3-61' and 'Top 95'. Printed on reverse "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" in red ink.operation float, junior legatee outings

Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02477 and 02478. There is one image with the children meeting a goat that is at the harbour. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 5 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing

A badge that was produced to promote Legacy. Date unknown but possibly 1980s or 1990s. It was part of a collection of Legacy items from Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg), a former junior legatee. Valma was accepted into Junior Legacy club in 1940.A record of a badge promoting Legacy.Round metal badge with blue diamond on green background, the Legacy torch and a text in coloured boxes. It says 'I helped Legacy to care!'legacy promotion, fundraising

Photo of President Geoff Swan at the handover dinner in 1992. Legatee Swan was also a former junior legatee, along with his brother Legatee Viernon Swan. Legacy looked after his mother, Mrs Eileen Swan.A record of the hand over dinner in 1992. Traditions for the changeover dinner varied over time. In this case the Legatees' wives and other guests were invited and also the Mayor of Melbourne.Photo of President Geoff Swan at the President's handover dinner.past presidents, legatee event, geoff swan, former jl

A photo of a teenager hanging out from sail boat in a harness. It came from an envelope with other camp photos. The newspaper article on 12 January 1977 says it was a day where junior legatees were treated to sailing activities by yachtsmen of Westernport. The boy was Wayne Cowards 15, of Morwell getting some practice on the trapeze of a Flying Dutchman. The boys were at Somers Camp and the girls had been holidaying in the Legacy Camp at Kew. The Legacy envelope was marked "P6 Junior Legatee Camps and Hols" in red pen, and dated Jan 1977 in pencil. The contents will be items 00418 to 00425. Melbourne Legacy provided camps for junior legatees - the children of deceased servicemen. It started with outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring. Permanent camp buildings were built and with an association with Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) it was called Somers Camp. The camps gave the children an opportunity of a summer beach holiday with other Legacy children.A record of Junior Legatee camps.Black and white photo of a youth leaning out of a small sailboat.Handwritten on back "Holiday Camp at Somers" in blue pen. Stamped "Melbourne Legacy" and "11 Jan 1977" in purple ink. Stamped "Copyright The Herald and Weekly Times" in blue ink. somers camp, junior legatee outing, boats

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. The balloon is inflating. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 3 of a balloon being prepared for take off in a field, it says 'Peregrine. The Spirit of Adventure'.Printed on the back 'No.15' to 'No.17' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. The balloon is inflating. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 2 of a balloon being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.22' to 'No.23' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning

Colour slide of a lady in an orange dress, another lady in a hat and a legatee at Government House in 1960. The lady in the orange dress is in 5 photos taken that day so may have been a prominent legatee's wife. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of two ladies and a legatee at a Legacy Christmas Party at Government House, in a cardboard Kodak mount with red printing.Handwritten 'Christmas Party, Xmas Party 1960' in blue ink.christmas party, government house party

A colour slide people gathered at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club in 1959 for Operation Float. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of people at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club in 1959 in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Handwritten in blue ink 'Legacy President says thanks. 1959'. operation float, junior legatee outings

A photo of a group of female junior legatees in sporting outfits entering the Annual Demonstration with a prop of a totem pole. There are 14 young girls and part of the audience is visible. Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years such as gymnastics, swimming or dancing classes. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. The skills they learned were show cased in an annual demonstration usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. It appears to be photo taken professionally, as there are several photos of different classes (see 00862 - 00873) perhaps to record Legacy classes for promotion purposes. A note with the photo identifies two young ladies; "Kneeling at the front Michelle and Anne O'Connor.A record of a way Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of girls in sports outfits with the Legacy logo carrying a totem pole into a venue.Handwritten 'Legacy P2' in blue pen and 'Annual Demo 1963' in pencil.junior legatee, annual demonstration

The Alma Doepel Youth Sail Training program was made available to Junior Legatees between 1988-1999 and may be again when restoration of the ship is completed. The plaque acknowledges the support of Melbourne Legacy during the earlier restoration after the war following the ship's war service carrying supplies and troops in New Guinea. There was a program to send young legatees on trips on the Alma Doepel through the 1980s and 90s. The articles from the Answer show timetables and criteria for nomination of junior legatees to be selected on the trips. One of these articles mentions the war service of the Alma Doepel - the only ship with served in World War II that was still active in 1995.Illustrates another of the activities engaged in by Junior Legatees. A record of a Legacy providing amazing experiences for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.Brown wood base, lacqured, green felt adhered to base, metal engraving attached to base. Title printed on white paper,adhered to black wooden triangle, brown felt adhered to base of triangle.Engraving of sailing ship "Alma Doepel". Inscription underneath the sailing ship as follows; ALMA DOEPEL Fore and Aft topsail schooner built in Bellingen, NSW, by Frederik Doepel and named after his daughter. Length 118 feet, Beam 26 feet. Underneath the engraving of the Alma Doepel is the inscription 'Presented To, Legacy, In Appreciation, Of Their Support, - 1982 -' Attached to green felt, white adhesive sticker, C2-2 printed in blue biro. Black wooden triangle "ALMA DOEPEL" Presented by Governor's Sail & Adventure Ltd. 1982 junior legatee outing, answer, alma doepel

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. There are several balloons in the field. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 4 of balloons being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.1A, 3A, 4A, 5A' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning

Photographs of Junior Legatees at Lord Somers Camp (according to the label) enjoying music and dance. There was an annual camp for the handicapped dependents (HDC). Names are unknown. Believed to be early in 1991. It was with a group of photos from 1990/91 in a folio with paper labels.A record of events run for the handicapped dependents by Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of a party at Somers Camp.Yellow paper label: "Melbourne Legacy's Handicapped dependants enjoying activities at the annual two week holiday at Lord Somers" in black type.junior legatee outing, handicapped dependents, hdc, camps

Melbourne Legacy ran weekly classes for boys and girls for many years. This is a form to record attendance. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as basketball, swimming, dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills.A record of a way Legacy provided classes for junior legatees.Single foolscap page. junior legatee, boys classes

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride, the balloon is stretched across the grass. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 3 of a balloon basket being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.5' to 'No.7' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning