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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration 1958, 1958
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Three photos of the Annual demonstration from October 1958. The photos shows the senior girls doing a gymnastics routine with the band in the background under a large Legacy sign. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo x 3 of the senior girls gymnastics in the demonstration from 1958. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of ballerinas on stage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of ballerinas on stage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, ballerinas -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of ballerinas on stage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 197s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of ballerinas on stage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, ballerinas -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legatees Sam Benson, Kem Kemsley and Donovan Joynt
... : 'Legatee Sam Benson a member of Melbourne Legacy for 33 years joins...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Photograph of three legatees. The typed label says: 'Legatee Sam Benson a member of Melbourne Legacy for 33 years joins with Legatee Kem. Kemsley, one of the original members of Melbourne Legacy, in welcoming another original Legatee, Legatee Donovan Joynt, winner of the Victoria Cross in France in 1918, at a reunion in Legacy House.'A record of a reunion of Legatees at Legacy house.Black and white photo of three legatees and a white paper label.00886.1 Handwritten on back 'Welfare' in pencil and '126%' in blue pen. 00886.2 Typed label naming the men in the photolegatee event, donovan joynt, founding legatee -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Melbourne Aquarium, 2001
... and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Eight photos of a trip to the Melbourne Aquarium in 2001 for a group of junior legatees. The photos were mounted in an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including the trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo x 8 of Junior Legatees on a trip to Melbourne Aquarium in 2001.Yellow label printed 'Melbourne Aquarium 2001'.junior legatee outing, aquariums -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration 1956, 1956
... Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of a finale of an Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall. Part of the set design were the Olympic Rings and sign saying Olympic Games. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Black and white photo from the 1956 Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall.junior legatee, annual demonstration -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...This photo show some Junior Legacy girls on stage for an Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph is of historical and social significance as it serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a group of women doing a dance performance on stage. Stamped "This photograph is compliments of the / Ministry of Tourism / Government of Victoria / please acknowledge Photo: Michael Cheshire" in grey ink on reverse.junior legatee, annual demonstration, dancing, girls' classes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatees, 1976
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...This photo of a girl posing at a beach in 1976. It was probably taken to showcase the annual demonstration. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a girl dressed as a ballerina, standing on a beach. Written on the back of the photo: "1976" Stamped on the back of the photo: "COPYRIGHT / THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / NOT TO BE REPRODUCED / OR DISPLAYED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION"junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes, ballerinas -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Physical Culture and Eurythmic Demonstration. With 'Guns of Loos', 1929
... earlier in the year. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Programme of a Legacy Demonstration combined with the showing of a film at the Bijou Theatre on 18th December 1929. The Films were donated by British Dominion Films and it appears to be a two part event. This was as well as the Annual Demonstration earlier in the year. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy annual demonstration being rerun with a film evening.Printed programme for 1929, light green cover and off-white paper with black text. Programme of a showing of a film after a demonstration of skills.annual demonstration, junior legatee -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Legatee Richard Wheeler, President 1986
... A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Richard Norman Wheeler (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1986). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. During World War 2 Dick served as a pilot with the RAAF and the RAF in North Africa, Italy and Yugoslavia. He joined Melbourne Legacy in 1976. The newspaper cuttings of his death notice from September 1989. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Dick Wheeler a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.An article with a black and white photo of Legatee Richard Wheeler - President 1986 and two newspaper cuttings of his death notice.past presidents, dick wheeler -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Legatee Chas Wilks, President 1989
... A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Chas Wilks (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1989). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. During World War 2 Chas Wilks saw active service in the Royal Australian Engineers in New Guinea and Borneo. He had a career in civil engineering with MMBW. He joined Melbourne Legacy in 1973. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Chas Wilks a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.An article with a black and white photo of Legatee Chas WIlks - President 1988.past presidents, chas wilks -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of dancers in elaborate costumes on stage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of dancers on stage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of two girls in elaborate costumes with straw hats for an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of 2 girls in colourful outfits with straw hats backstage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of girls in Legacy tunics backstage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of a group of girls in Legacy tunics backstage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of girls in costumes on stage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of dancers in costumes posing on stage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of five girls in sailor costumes backstage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of 5 dancers in sailor outfits backstage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of six girls in silky costumes backstage during an Annual Demonstration. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of 6 dancers in silk dresses backstage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Christmas 2001, 2001
... and the Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group. It appears to have been sponsored...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Photos of a Christmas Party for junior legatees and the Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group. It appears to have been sponsored by Brumby's bakeries. Location is not known. The children are being given gifts of sleeping bags by Santa Claus. In the first photo is Barbara Leach, a Legacy widow who became a Legatee. It is December 2001 as a similar photo was used for the 2001 Annual Report. The Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group is a dedicated group of young people aged between 18 and 35 years who themselves were Junior Legatees. They organise and conduct events throughout the year for young Junior Legatees. The photos were mounted in an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy and by the Leadership Group.Colour photo x 6 of a Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and the Legacy Leadership Group December 2001.Yellow label printed 'Christmas Party 2001'.junior legatee outing, junior legatees, christmas party, leadership -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Press Release, Legatee Bill Rogers, President 2006, 2006
... Bill Rogers was installed as President of Melbourne Legacy...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Luna Park, 2001
... and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Three photos of a trip to Melbourne's Luna Park in 2001 for a group of junior legatees. The photos were mounted in an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of Junior Legatees on a trip to Melbourne's Luna Park in 2001.Yellow label printed 'Luna Park 2001'.junior legatee outing, amusement parks, junior legatees -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Legacy on Parade 1979, 1979
... in August 1979. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the AMP Theatrette in August 1979. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Presented at the Melbourne Town Hall Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th August 1979. This was the last demonstration held as numbers in girls classes were decreasing.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1979.Black and white paper program. Includes running order, acts and names of instructors. Presented at the A.M.P. Theatrette on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th August 1979.junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... over many years. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A photo of senior girls in a scene from an annual demonstration. The girls were dressed as native American girls. The date is unknown but similar to photos from 1953. The costumes were reused over many years. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. A record of the set and costumes used at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of junior legatees dressed as native Americans on stage at an Annual Demonstration.annual demonstration, junior legatee, costume -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Legatee E J (Ted) Larkin, President 1982
... A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Ted Larkin (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1982). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. Legatee Ted Larkin served as a Warrant Officer wireless Air Gunner with Number 2 Squadron RAAF in the South West Pacific during World War 2. He was inducted into Melbourne Legacy in 1961 on the nomination of Legatee Fred Holdsworth. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Ted Larkin a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.An article with a black and white photo of Legatee E J (Ted) Larkin - President 1982.past presidents, ted larkin -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Legatee J C Dean, President 1984
... A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee John Creighton Dean (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1984). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 John served with Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 2nd AIF in New Guinea and Borneo. He remained in the Australian regular Army after the war retiring in the rank of Brigadier in 1975. He joined Melbourne Legacy in 1975. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee John Dean a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.An article with a black and white photo of Legatee J C Dean - President 1984.past presidents, john dean -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... figure could be Father Time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A photo of an Annual demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall showing a large group on the stage. The item is 'Masque of the Seasons' with costumes including the skaters. These costumes were reused several times, including 1955, 1959, 1969. The central figure could be Father Time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of large group on the Melbourne Town Hall stage. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of girls in costumes backstage during an Annual Demonstration. It could be the sugar plum fairies for a nutcracker routine. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of a group of girls in costumes backstage at a Legacy demonstration.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Annual Demonstration, 195
... to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Black and white photo of girls backstage during an Annual Demonstration. Most of the line up are dressed as hunters and one is dressed as a fox. The year is not known but it is in the 1940s or 1950s as the album was a collection of press photos taken during dress rehearsals from that time. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo in an album of dancers in hunting outfits and one dressed as a fox backstage.junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes, costumes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Fundraising, 1985
... . This photo shows him presenting Melbourne Legacy with a letter from... of Melbourne Legacy when received, from Warrant Officer Class Two Mick...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Warrant officer Mike Hoffman ran from Adelaide to Melbourne in 1985 as a fundraiser for Legacy that raised over $5,000. This photo shows him presenting Melbourne Legacy with a letter from Adelaide Legacy. It mentions that the long distance run began in Adelaide on 20 September and reached Melbourne on 27 September. Legatee Larkin was filling in for the president and accepted the letter. WO2 Hoffman had carried the scroll during his marathon run from Adelaide to Melbourne. The photo had been sent to Legacy by Army Public Relations. The photo came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a fundraising marathon run (some are items 00433 to 00438, 01410 to 01415).A record of an Army officer doing a long distance run to fundraise for Legacy in 1985.Black and white photo of Warrant Officer Mike Hoffman and a Legatee holding a message from Legacy Club of Adelaide. White paper note typed in black ink ‘MELA 85/199/14 Thanks from the widows and children of Legacy was the message from Legatee Larkin. Legatee Larkin was deputising for the president of Melbourne Legacy when received, from Warrant Officer Class Two Mick Hoffman a scroll bearing greetings from Adelaide Legacy. WO2 Hoffman had carried the scroll during his marathon run from Adelaide to Melbourne in an effort that raised over five thousand dollars for Legacy. Stamped on reverse of photo is an 'Army Public Relations Photo MELA' stamp in black ink and '85/199/14' handwritten in pencil.fundraising, legacy promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Pilgrimage to the Shrine 1999, 1999
... to the Shrine. The photos shows the Melbourne Legacy President Graham...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The day is referred to as Widows' Sunday or pilgrimage to the Shrine. The photos shows the Melbourne Legacy President Graham Riches speaking from a podium near the Eternal Flame and Cenotaph. Graham Riches was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1999.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.Colour photo x 4.00550.1 printing on the back "15", which is the negative frame number and P2 in pencil. 00550.2 printing on the back "18". 00550.3 printing on the back "12A". 00550.4 printing on the back "14".widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate - Title Deed, Certificate of Title under the "Transfer of Land Act 1954", 1956
... Junior Legacy Melbourne purchased 293 Swanston Street...Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Junior Legacy Melbourne purchased 293 Swanston Street Melbourne in 1956 from the Commonwealth Government of Australia with money gifted to Legacy in memory of David Dureau. The title deed is in the name of Junior Legacy Melbourne, which was then working from 45 Market Street. Junior Legacy became Legacy Melbourne, and ultimately Melbourne Legacy, and as such is still using the three floors of the building.For over 60 years Melbourne Legacy has been able to conduct activities and fund raising for beneficiaries from this building; the facilities have been sufficiently extensive to enable complete flexibility in meeting the changing requirements.Double sided sheet of heavy white/cream paper, printed in black ink with plan drawn in red.01283.1 A216948 D.A. Tregent written in pencil 01383.2 3373, 571 and A216948 handwritten in blue/black inkproperties, dureau house