For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part Two (item 00365). These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things. Rectangular in shape, navy blue hardback cover, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine. Cover, thick cardboard, pages paper. Envelope adhered to flyleaf containing two typed letters (pinned together) and a report. Letter 1; written 15/2/1940 by C.B.W.Smith, Esq., to A.N. Kemsley, Esq. Letter 2; reply written 27/2/1940, a reply by A.N. Kemsley Esq to C.B.W.Smith Esq. Report, re History of Melbourne Legacy Club, written /11/1937 to J.H.B. Armstrong. Chapters numbered in handwritten ink in Roman numerals, chapters also divided by thin yellow cardboard. Various notations, handwritten in pencil and ink throughout the book.Title on cover and spine printed in gold lettering. Report(3/11/1937) initialled by Cyril Smith. Letter 1, signed Cyril (Cyril Smith). Letter 2, not signed.history, founding legatee

The cash book of the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club from 1984 to 1994. Some of the income mentioned was fundraising at bowls events, the fete, raffles, and selling second hand stamps to stamp dealers. Gwen Gunn was the secretary or treasurer during some of this time and had cash book in her care. It was sent to Melbourne Legacy by Gwen's granddaughter Danni Moore in 2020.A record of the business practices for formal meetings in the 1980s and that Widows' Clubs provided a valuable purpose of meeting for the widows. Cash book with red bound cover around lined pages.Cover says 'Invicta Series 80 Account Book / Cash book'.widows, widows club, fundraising

Early examples of Melbourne Legacy Club newsletters, covering the activities of Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. Information includes a notice from the Chairman of the Widows' Committee, dates of meetings, possible day trips and theatre outings, and cruises. The ladies were welcome to attend card afternoons, indoor bowls competitions, outings and tours. The newsletters are published five times a year (January, May, July, September, November). These editions are from 1978, 1979 and 1980. The November 1977 edition mentions it was the 106th edition, the first edition was in 1960, previously there had been a quarterly magazine but the distribution was limited, they changed to a 4 page newsletter format to reach more of the widows. The September 1979 edition includes a photo of Lord Mountbatten when he met Legacy children, in reference to his death. The March 1980 edition mentions that the Widows Club rooms had been refurbished and the key handed over to the Widows Club President Mrs Ina Kearney - it was a momentous event since there was a membership of over 13,000 widows. A photo of this event is at 00410. The newsletter was priced at 2c a copy. The price of theatre tickets were $3. The full copy of January 1976 has been added to show the usual layout. Other editions haven't been scanned.The newsletters bring to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy in the early years.Black typed printed newsletter x 29 editions from 1978 to 1980, No 107 to 124, each edition 4 foolscap pages.newsletter, activities

Early examples of Melbourne Legacy Club newsletters, covering the activities of Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. Information includes a notice from the Chairman of the Widows' Committee, dates of meetings, possible day trips and theatre outings, and cruises. The ladies were welcome to attend monthly meetings, card afternoons, indoor bowls competitions, outings and tours, plus the annual fete and Christmas concert. There was 5 editions per 1967 and 6 issues in 1968 and 1969. The Senior Widows Club coordinator was F R G Strickland and the editor was Mrs B E Shephard. There were so many widows that the meetings were held at the Melbourne Town Hall to accomodate the numbers. November's meeting was a picnic in the Botanical Gardens and January the widows met in Fitzroy Gardens. In November or December there were calls for nominations for the committee members for the following year. Committee comprised of a President, 2 Vice presidents, Hon. Secretary, Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Assistant Secretary and 14 members of the committee. The first edition in the new format was in 1960, previously there had been a quarterly magazine but the distribution was limited, they changed to a 4 page newsletter format to reach more of the widows. The newsletter was priced at 1D a copy until decimal currency was introduced and it became 2c. Various pages of interest have been added to show different news items. Other editions haven't been scanned.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy in the early years.Black typed newsletter x 17 editions from 1967 to 1969, each edition 4 foolscap pages. No 42, 9 Feb 1967, 2 pages plus 2 pages of Firewood application form No 43, 20 April 1967, 4 pages No 44, 13 July 1967, 4 pages No 45, 12 October 1967, 4 pages No 46, 30 November 1967, 4 pages plus 2 pages of nominations for Senior Widows Club Committee plus 2 pages Firewood application form No 47, 15 February 1968, 4 pages No 48, 18 April 1968, 4 pages No 49, 27 June 1968, 4 pages No 50, 29 August 1968, 4 pages No 51, 24 October 1968, 4 pages No 52, 28 November 1968, 4 pages plus 2 pages Firewood application form. No 53, 14 February 1969, 2 pages plus 2 pages of programme of the Senior Widows Club Committee meeting No 54, 10 April 1969, 4 pages No 55, 25 June 1969, 4 pages No 56, 4 September 1969, 4 pages No 57 16 October 1969, 4 pages No 58, 4 December 1969, 2 pages plus 1 page of nominations for Senior Widows Club Committee plus 2 pages Firewood application form.newsletter, activities

A document detailing rules and regulations of the running of the Legacy Club, Melbourne. The date is not known. The policy and objects covers: loyalty, comradeship, dependents of deceased soldiers, cooperation with other organisations, education, preference, national development, and Shrine of Remembrance. Other parts of the document covers eligibility for membership, transfer of members, subscriptions etc. Meetings and their procedures as well as management structure. It is possibly before 1940 when the RSSILA changed it's name to RSSAILA. The notation H14 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. Documents the details of the rules and policies of the Legacy Club, Melbourne.White foolscap paper with black type x 7 pages of a document of regulations.Handwritten H14 in red pen. history, rules, organisation structure, objectives, goals

Early examples of Melbourne Legacy Club newsletters, covering the activities of Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. Information includes a notice from the Chairman of the Widows' Committee, dates of meetings, possible day trips and theatre outings, and cruises. The ladies were welcome to attend monthly meetings, card afternoons, indoor bowls competitions, outings and tours, plus the annual fete and Christmas concert. The Widows Club Chairman was L/- R.P.F. Goddard and later L/- B Harding and the editor was Mrs B.E. Shepard, Social Worker. The October 1972 edition mentions it was the 75th edition, and mentions it was started in 1960, previously there had been a quarterly magazine 'which had a limited distribution' and they wished to increase circulation to the increasing number of widows. The October 1973 edition has a supplement that includes text of a Legacy week television message given by the HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh The November 1973 edition mentions a Message of Loyalty that was sent to the Queen. Also a Dafydd Lewis Scholarship that was available for a boy to attend tertiary level of education (though it specified NOT available for Arts, Education, Music or Theology courses). The page from October 1973 shows some of the day trips and tours available (such as to New Zealand for $499). Also the new pension rates in the 1973/74 budget. The first edition of the newsletter was in 1960, previously there had been a quarterly magazine but the distribution was limited, they changed to a 4 page newsletter format to reach more of the widows. The newsletter was priced at 2c a copy. The price of theatre tickets was $3. Various pages of interest have been added to show different news items. Other editions haven't been scanned.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy in the early years.Black typed newsletter x 23 editions from 1970 to 1973, No 59 to 82, each edition 4 foolscap pages. No 59, 13 February 1970, 4 pages No 60, 23 April 1970, 4 pages No 61, 3 June 1970, 4 pages No 62, 30 July 1970, 4 pages No 63, 10 September 1970, 4 pages No 64, 15 October 1970, 4 pages No 65, 27 November 1970, 2 pages plus 2 pages of Firewood Application Form No 66, 7 April 1971, 4 pages No 67, 1 June 1971, 4 pages No 68, 26 July 1971, 4 pages No 69, 30 September 1971, 4 pages No 70, 25 November 1971, 4 pages No 71 18 February 1972, 4 pages No 72, 19 April 1972, 4 pages No 73, 15 June 1972, 4 pages No 75, 9 October 1972, 4 pages No 76, 17 November 1972, 4 pages No 77, 19 February 1972, 4 pages No 78, 12 April 1973, 4 pages No 79, 12 June 1973, 4 pages No 80, 10 August 1973, 4 pages plus a 2 page supplement from President Handbury on the 50th Anniversary events. No 81, 8 October 1973, 6 pages No 82, 20th November 1973, 6 pagesnewsletter, activities

Photograph of Kooyong Road Polo ground including pavilion used by Melbourne Polo Club and served as dressing room at Caulfield Grammar Schoolkooyong road polo ground, melbourne polo club, pavilions, caulfield grammar school

A formal group photograph of Legacy past presidents taken at the President's Lunch in 1989. The names of past presidents included on photograph. Another copy of this photograph is at 01431. The names recorded to identify all in attendance as well as absentees: Back Row L to R: Fargher, Robertson, Dean, Simonson, Bannister, Allison, Larkin, Isherwood, Baker, Handbury, Mehan. Front Row L to R: Wilson, Argent, Carter, Dietrich, Wilks (Pres.) Robertson, Gaylard, Foskett. Apologies: Lobb, Clarke, Lewis, Tonkin.A record of the surviving past presidents in 1989. It shows that the previous presidents were still active in Legacy after their tenure finished and remained in contact with each other.Laminated, mounted, formal group photograph of Legacy past presidents. Label attached to identify all in attendance as well as absentees on photograph. Back Row L to R: Fargher, Robertson, Dean, Simonson, Bannister, Allison, Larkin, Isherwood, Baker, Handbury, Mehan. Front Row L to R: Wilson, Argent, Carter, Dietrich, Wilks (Pres.) Robertson, Gaylard, Foskett. Apologies: Lobb, Clarke, Lewis, Tonkin.past presidents, presidents lunch

Correspondence revealing early organisation of Legatees attending Boys Groups when Legatee Kemsley was Chair of what was called 'Deceased Soldiers' Children's Welfare Committee'. Letter to Legatee A. Beattie re attendence at Junior Legay Club training. Documents how Melbourne Legacy's care of children began, and how much commitment was required of the Legatees.2 letters and 2 memos, black type and purple copy type, on white paper with Legacy Club logo.Signatures of A. Kemsley and W. Blackettjunior legatee, boys' classes, aaron beattie

This document records the legal status of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne' in 1952. Melbourne Legacy has had name changes over the years. In September 1952 Junior Legacy Melbourne was incorporated. Under the provisions of the Companies Act 1938, it was registered as a company with limited liability without the need for 'limited' in its' name (see page 1). Another copy of this document was stored in the 'History of Legacy' files as 'H17' (01490) when the original archive project was undertaken by Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong.A record of a former entity of Melbourne Legacy. The incorporation was under the companies act 1938. Booklet of white paper cover and 12 pages of black type which documents the offical incorporation of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne'.history, regulations

This document records the legal status of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne' in 1952. Melbourne Legacy has had name changes over the years. In September 1952 Junior Legacy Melbourne was incorporated. Under the provisions of the Companies Act 1938, it was registered as a company with limited liability without the need for 'limited' in its' name (see page 1). Two other copies are at 00317 and 00985. This is marked in red pen with 'H17' when the original archive project was undertaken by Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong.A record of a former entity of Melbourne Legacy. The incorporation was under the companies act 1938. White paper booklet with black type x 12 pages which documents the offical incorporation of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne'.Handwritten H17 in red pen.history, regulations

Second back row : Roy Kent extreme left. James Crichton third from right Third back row; unknown; unknown; Ted Freyer; unknown; Charlie Riches; Joe Garbutt; 4 unknowns Fourth back row unknown; Edward Lee; Norm Goss snr; unknown; Tom Lahiff; unknown; unknown; Ray Julier Front Row: Lance Dobson; F Russo : two unknown1938 Port Melbourne Football Club team Laserprint copied from photo loaned by Merv McKENZIE for Back to Port 2001 (sPort Stuff): The following additional information (players only) was provided by Terry Keenan in February 2022: BACK ROW : E. Freyer, W. Eastmuir, C. Riches, J.Garbutt, Not known, Not known, Not known, L. Woods CENTRE ROW : Not known, E. Lee, N. Goss, Not known, T. Lahiff, Not known, Not known, R. Julier FRONT ROW : L. Dobson, F. Russo, Not known, Not known sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc, ted freyer, w eastmuir, c riches, joe garbutt, l woods, e lee, norm goss snr, tommy lahiff, r julier, l dobson, f russo

A wooden honour board depicting the names of the World War One enlistments from the South Melbourne Rowing Club. The names are written in gold lettering.G. Anderson, W. Allen (K), C. Bond, A. Crook, W. Curtis, C.C. Clarke, N. Campbell, H. Dehn, J. Hadaway, S. Hutcheson, H.E. Jones (K), N. Jackson (K), H.C. Kennett, F.L. Loud (K), L. Lowe, J. Minford, P.J.G. Maher, J. Meens (K), J.G. McKay, W. Nolan (K), V. Rees, Dr J.W. Rock, J.J. Scanlon, A. Ternes, G. Turnbull, G. Tully, V. Whelan (K), W.T. Wilkinson, C.C. King, W.A. Graham, W.A. Maxwellsouth melbourne rowing club, apsm rowing club, albert park lake, rowing, anderson, g., allan, william, bond, charles, crook, arthur, curtis, w., campbell, norman, dehn, james herbert, graham, w.a., hadaway, ernest john, hutcheson, sydney, jackson, norman, jones, herbert evan, kennett, henry clifford, clarke, c., king, clarence campbell, loud, frederick leslie, lowe, l., maher, percival john godfrey, maxwell, wilfred armstrong, mckay, j.g., meens, alexander john, minford, john, nolan, w., rees, v., rock, j. william, scanlan, john joseph, ternes, albert james, tully, gerald marcus, turnbull, g., whelan, victor, wilkinson, william thomas

Thank you note for evening at Walsh St and high praise for the house.Handwritten on Melbourne Club letterhead notepaper

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An organisation chart of the Legacy Club Melbourne in 1941. It shows the Board of Management and the Junior Legacy Club with its various sub-committees. The notation H23 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of the structure of Melbourne Legacy in 1941, which was during World War 2.Organisation chart of Legacy club from 1941 printed on white paper.Handwritten H23 in red pen. history, organisation structure, rules

Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne's Tennis Club members photographed in the 1920's.B & W photograph of Holy Trinity Church Port Melbourne Tennis Club,Holy Trinity Tennis Clubreligion - anglican (holy trinity), sport - tennis

This measure was effected for the legal protection of all members. Dated 17/5/1996. The Legacy Club of Melbourne was incorporated in 1996. This document captured the rules of the club at that time.For members, branches and groups engaged in "Club" activities (comradeship, non welfare members activities).White A4 Legacy letterhead, Legacy logo top left hand corner. White A4 x 15 pages of rules of the new incorporated entity.L/RF Crosbie in blue ink top right hand corner Copy of Certificate of Incorporation - the word assistant struck out.activities, membership, rules

Photograph of Bill HEGARTY playing lawn bowls. He joined Port Melbourne Bowling Club in the 1950s and remained a member until his death in 1985. Refer also to catalogue number 3193sport - lawn bowls, william (bill) hegarty, port melbourne bowling club