Photographs of Junior Legatees doing outdoor activities. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. One photo has 12 children on bicycles in a forest. Another has four children in kayaks playing and having a water fight with their paddles. Another photo has a young child with a supervisor getting ready for abseiling. Names are unknown. It was with a group of photos from the 1990's in a folio with paper labels. The article in The Answer explains it was a the annual two week summer camp for Junior Legatees. In 1995 it was held at Cave Hill Creek, near Beaufort and the nearby Mt Cole State Forest. The children were supervised by a team of 12 experienced leaders from the Melbourne Legacy Leadership group assisted by educational instructors. A total of 50 attended the camp (27 boys and 23 girls). Most came from Melbourne but some from country Victoria and 9 from South Australia. A record of events run for Junior Legatees by Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of junior legatees on bikes, in kayaks and abseiling and an article in the Answer about the youth camps.White paper label: "Junior Legatees participate in a wide range of recreational activities" in black type.junior legatee outing, answer, camp

A newspaper article promoting the annual demonstration in The Sun on 1 October 1960. The photo shows a group of young girls in Legacy uniforms. The story says that boys and girls from Legacy were rehearsing for their annual demonstration at the Olympic swimming stadium. About 1000 children take part in the display. Highlights were physical trying exhibitions by the boys and ballet scenes by the girls. The theme of the show is the activities of Legacy throughout 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 the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. 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 photos taken in 1960 for promoting Legacy's annual demonstration.Newspaper article of girls preparing for the Annual Demonstration pasted to brown page of a scrap book .annual demonstration, junior legatees

This is the Minute book of the Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club, from February 1983 - October 1993, detailing the activities and decisions of the ILLC. The Intermediate Legacy Club was established by Junior Legatees who had outgrown the junior activities. Initially just males but later the Intermediate Ladies also formed a club. From this book it appears to have functioned from at least 1953 to 1990. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929 with a total membership of 18. The idea of the club sprang from those boys who had outgrown the Junior Legacy Club. In the early days it fielded a lacrosse team and it was this that mainly held the members together. Enthusiasm wained after a few years as it lacked a solid objective. The answer came from one of its members and in 1938 they founded the Don Esses Club. This was a club for the children of incapacitated ex-servicemen which met every Thursday night at 7.30 run by the ILC members. The name came from the signallers' code Disabled Servicemen's Sons. During the second world war 80% of the members of the ILC enlisted in the services. Leaving only 8 members that could not join due to ill health or reserved occupations. They continued the Don Esses and whatever aid they could to Legacy. ILC members had always helped Legacy where possible including being camp leaders or camp staff, with the annual demonstrations, and coffee stalls at the ANZAC dawn service. Post second world war some ILC members were nominated into Legacy, others drifted away in civil occupations. It was found difficult to recruit new blood into the ILC and eventually membership waned when the boys from the Don Esses clubs found other youth activities to join. The ILC ceased to meet regularly in the mid fifties. However a strong comradeship still existed between members and they would meet in one anothers homes. Members were always ready to help the senior Legacy Club in any way in their power and still helped at Christmas parties and summer camps. ILC was a service rendering organisation and was self governing.Records of financial information and fund raising activities undertaken by the ILLC to assist Melbourne Legacy.Red mottled covered book with faint blue numbered pages. Yellow envelope and calendar fixed to inside cover with sellotape. Poem, Heroes of England inserted loosely between front cover and fly leaf. Two letters pinned to fly leaf 1- typed in blue thanking Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club for raising $1200.00. 2- letter in black type from the Honarary Secretary (Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club) to Mr Denstan Executive Officer Melbourne Legacy. A breakdown of amounts raised and from whom the funds were raised. Yellow envelope contains Statement of receipts and expenditure for years 1985/86/87/88/90/91/92.Cover, gold print "Collins 3880 series" underlined. Spine, gold print, Faint and paged. Lined and un-numbered page, handprinted Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club. In blue biro. Handwritten Minute Book. 1983 (February) in blue biro. Other notations have been inserted or stapled at pages 59, 96, 108 and 141.minutes, ilc, illc

The dinner took place on Tuesday 25th November 1958 at The Naval and Military Club; there is no indication of what the occasion might have been. The two caricatures are clearly of the same person and are signed by Pat Hanna, in the same style as the drawings in 01293 and 01290, it is possible that 'Donno' might have been Donovan Joynt though his name isn't in the autographs. (Donovan Joynt was a prominent original Legatee and VC winner in France in 1918, and looks similar to the drawing). It may not have been an official Legacy occasion but simply a gathering of Legatees at the Naval and Military Club. The artist Pat Hanna was a founding member of Melbourne Legacy. Legacy kept some of his works in the archive.As well as demonstrating the conviviality of Legatees, it attests to the food usually offered at dinners in the 1950s. The 'Papa au Rum' listed for dessert might have been a misprint for 'Baba au Rhum' which was popular at the time. Printed and folded menu card, black on white, with the menu printed in purple by a spirit duplicator; two handrawn blue ballpoint caricatures, autographed in blue biro by participants.14 autographs: F.Meldrum, James G. Gillespie, Frank Doolan, Aaron Beattie, Pat Hanna, J Wallace, R. Mitchell, Brian Armstrong, and the rest illegible. In black ink: 'The One & Only DONO' underlined on back page,' DONNO THE ONE & ONLY' inside front cover.comradeship, donovan joynt, hanna

A photo of Jack Geoghegan holding the violin that is part of Melbourne Legacy's collection (see 00080) at The Shrine. The photo appeared in an article in The Age in 1989. One photo also appeared in the President's Highlights report in 1989. The caption of that photo says, 'Pensive thoughts for ex-prisoner of Changi Prison, Jack Geohegan when, as a guest of Melbourne Legacy, he was reunited with a very special possession kept in Legacy's care. Jack, whose signature is one of many, had not seen the violin since his days at Changi.' Background: This violin was played by VX30301 Dvr Roy Arnel, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force Concert Party, in the Changi POW camp, Singapore from 1942-1945. It is claimed that the violin, in its case was thrown over the wall by a Chinese civilian. Roy Arnel, a South African by birth enlisted on 7 June 1940 at Royal Park, Melbourne and served with 2 AASC Company as a driver. He was captured by the Japanese Imperial Army at the fall of Singapore in February 1942. There was more than one concert party in Changi as indicated on the rear of the violin. The details of the Dutch, British and American Concert Parties scratched in to the varnish. There are some well-known names scratched into the violin including: The English author and cartoonist, Ronald Searle; Australian entertainer, Frank Rich; and Australian Author, Russell Braddon. Mr Arnel died in 1982 and the violin was presented to Melbourne Legacy for preservation, safe keeping and display by his widow Mrs Florence Arnel in 1983.A record of a poignant reunion, Jack Geoghegan knew the violin while in Changi Prison and posed for photos on the Shrine to tell the story in The Age. Black and white photo x 3 of the Changi Violin at The Shrinechangi violin, pow, jack geohegan

Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train. According to the donor (see correspondence in supp. file), this gown was made from Australian wool woven in Bradford and made up in Paris. It was given to the Melbourne Legacy Wives Association by Mr Ken Clarke (former head of the Wool Board and a Legatee) for use in a parade of garments by the Legacy Wives Association.Long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train. Bodice of long coffee coloured wool lace evening gown with long sleeves and short train.fashion, lace

Letter to Legatee J. Nelson Capp, President of Melbourne Legacy Bairnsdale Legacy Group, from Lieu.-General S.G. Savige, signed Stan Savige. Letter of regret that Savige is unable to attend a meeting of the Group and providing congratulations on the work of the Group in its first year. The letter was mounted on cardboard which implies it was significant to keep, possibly because it was signed by founding legatee Stan Savige.Original hand-signed letter from Legacy’s founder, Stan SavigePaper glued to cardboard. Black type with blue signature.bairnsdale, stan savige, nelson capp

From the labels and note this is a film of a Fashion Parade held by Legacy for fund-raising purposes. It was recorded by the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) and the film given to Legacy. The full details are not known except it was held on 24 July 1967 as this film has not been watched. Melbourne Legacy has held many events through the years including gala performances of films and gown of the year events in the 1950s.A record that Legacy held many events over the years to promote Legacy, to fundraise or to showcase the organisation (such as in the Annual Demonstrations). Film in a cardboard box with title Fashion Parade 1967.Cardboard box, Fashion Parade 1967 (written with blue ball point pen). Paper inscription, 'With the complements of the Australian Broadcasting Commision'. Film, B.C. TV No NKV1442, date 24-7-67, subject Fashion Parade, ftge dur D 7/8 fundraising, gala performance

Photo of ladies doing light exercises on chairs at Legacy House. From 1928 until the 1980s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of four older women sitting in chairs doing light exercises.Stamped on the back: "Jul 15 3 29 AM '88", "COPYRIGHT / This photograph may not be / reproduced with permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, / Victoria, 3001, Australia" Taped to the back: " PHOTOGRAPHER: NEIL NEWITT DATE: 15/7/88 DEPT: FOR E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE / STORY DAVID BRUCE."widows, exercise classes, activities

Ladies doing light exercises on chairs at Legacy House. From 1928 until the 1980s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of three older women sitting in chairs doing light exercises.Stamped on the back: "Jul 15 3 29 AM '88", "COPYRIGHT / This photograph may not be / reproduced with permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, / Victoria, 3001, Australia" Taped to the back: "NEIL NEWITT 15/7/88 E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE / STORY DAVID BRUCE."widows, exercise classes, activities

Photo of ladies doing light exercises at Legacy House. From 1928 until the 1980s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of several older women doing light exercises using chairs.Stamped on the back: "Jul 15 4 49 AM '88", "COPYRIGHT / This photograph may not be / reproduced with permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne, / Victoria, 3001, Australia" Taped to the back: "NEIL NEWITT 15/7/88 E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE / STORY DAVID BRUCE."widows, exercise classes, activities

Photos of Legacy Appeal fundraising around Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1999. 00476.1 and 00476.5 Melbourne Legacy President, Graham Riches and a lady in an army uniform with badge tray and tin. 00476.2 Elderly gentleman selling badges 00476.3 and 00476.4 two school girls with badge trays and appeal tins outside the MCG with football scarves on. (one these photos were used in the Highlights Report in 2000)A record fundraising methods in Legacy Week in 1999.Colour photo x 5 of various badge sellers in Legacy Week in 1999.00476.2 has P24 in pencil on reverse. 00476.3 has P3 in pencil on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the 2005 AGM as Chairman of the Board of Management, just before he took on the role of President. He mentions using specialists such as DVA Navion in PR and fundraising and direct marketing. This was a new endeavour for Melbourne Legacy. 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 Legacy in 2005.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club of Melbourne's AGM in 2005.speeches, bill rogers

Two photos of Legatees standing outside Legacy House watching a march past of Vietnam Veterans. The label with the photos says: "The first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans was held in Melbourne in October 1988. Many of Melbourne Legacy's 'Legatees' stood to salute the marchers as they made their way to the Shrine of Remembrance. It was with a group of photos from 1988 to 1990 in a folio with paper labels (see items 01042 to 01049).A record of Legatees supporting other returned servicemen in gaining recognition for their service.Colour photo x 2 of a march past Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label explains the march is Vietnam Veterans first reunion.vietnam veterans, march, legatees

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. The exact date is not known but it mentions the number of widows was expected to peak in the mid-1990s so this is expected to be early 1990s. See other items of marketing material from the 1990s to 2009 (items 01240 to 01258). The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy.Colour brochure x 6 pages to promote Legacy in the 1990s.legacy promotion, fundraising

This is an example of a newspaper article about Melbourne Legacy from 23 April 1965. The article was published just prior to Anzac Day. It outlines the work Legacy has been doing and how demand for its services and associated costs have risen. The photo shows boys and girls being entertained at a "Punch and Judy Party. It's just one of the services for the children of comrades who died."Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy and the way they approached the public for support in 1965.Newspaper article outlining Legacy's work and the need for support from the wider community 23 April 1965.legacy promotion, history

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to suggest remembering Legacy in a Will. The date is unknown but mentions that Legatees are all returned ex-servicemen so it was before that ruling was changed to allow civilians to become Legatees. Was in a folder with marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01258. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy. It was in a collection of marketing material from the 1990s to 2000s.Colour brochure to promote including Legacy in your will.legacy promotion, fundraising, marketing

Red cloth bound copy of M H Ellis's account of Legacy with a paper dust jacket with photosnon-fictionhistory, ellis

Information on the life of Legatee Dick Wheeler from the memorial service held for him in 1989. Legatee Wheeler was president of Melbourne Legacy in 1986. It was given by Kevin Croagh, President of the Australian Chamber of Manufacturers. The information 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 the life of Legatee Dick Wheeler a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed A4 document x 3 pages of the life of Dick Wheeler - President 1986.past presidents, eulogy, dick wheeler

The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described on CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. This edition contained articles on camps that had been run for children. Plus photos of our programs such as the walking group, the stamp ladies, and widows club gatherings.A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from Aug/Sep 2021.activities, answer, widows

A group of people with flowers and gifts after an Annual Demonstration. They appear to have been thanked for their efforts in producing the demonstration. The lady with the largest box of flowers was Miss Enez Domec-Carre, Miss Williams on far left was the Elocution teacher, other names are unknown. Enez was the instructor for the girls' classes for many years, she organised many annual demonstrations and was held in high regard by Legacy. The library at Legacy House is named in her honour. See also a newspaper article at 00978 which outlines her achievements, a summary of her career at 00458 and 00129, and her 80th birthday at 01541. She was a former Miss Victoria and was known for her physical education skills and for introducing grace and culture to Melbourne. In 1932 she joined Melbourne Legacy as assistant to Mrs Gilles (wife of a Legatee) later became the chief instructor of girls' physical education until she retired aged 65. In the post World War II baby boom the Legacy evening classes were attended by about 400 girls. She helped organise Legacy Widows and Legatee wives to sew the costumes for performances. Among her proudest moments was a display by 1000 Junior Legatees at the MCG during the 1954 visit of Queen Elizabeth II. As well her work for Legacy she ran physical education, ballroom dancing and debutante preparation classes in Windsor, Elsternwick, Gardenvale and Geelong. She also held a position on the Board of Studies and as director of physical education in Catholic Schools. Recognition of her work included being awarded an MBE in 1971. And in 1997 she received Legacy's highest award, the title of Guest of Honour, for her years of service. The year is unknown. 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.Miss Domec-Carre worked for Legacy for many years and had a significant impact on the lives of many junior legatees. Black and white photo x 2 of Miss Enez Domec-Carre and others with flowers or gifts after an Annual Demonstration.annual demonstration, enez domec carre

This portfolio of printed forms, letters and reports has been assembled to show how Melbourne Legacy, in the past, has kept in contact with Legatees, widows, their families and the records of the above mentioned. The information would be typed or handwritten, then posted and delivered to Legacy Melbourne, Legatees or widows and families. Types of form include 'First Contact Form' to record the details of the families. Also printed cards for noting dental appointments. A typical letter that is sent to the widow on Legacy receiving news of the death of an ex-serviceman. One of the proforma letters is signed by Legatee A Dore who was President in 1965 so the forms are from the 1960s.A record of work practices within Legacy.Brown patterned cardboard cover. Spine reinforced with brown tape. Cover and pages bound together by three evenly spaced brass screws. Copies of reports, letters and forms pasted onto brown paper pages.Front cover, title hand written in black on rectangular, white adhesive label, the figure 19 is circled. contact records, register, proformas

A photo of ladies doing light exercises at Legacy House with the instructor Betty Luders. From 1928 until the 1990s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of several older women sitting on chairs in a semi-circle, doing some light exercises. The back of the instructor's head can be seen in the foreground.Stamped on the back: "COPYRIGHT / This photograph many not be / produced without permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne / Victoria, 3001", "Jul 15 3 29 AM '88" Taped to the back: " NEIL NEWITT 15/7/88 E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE. / STORY: DAVID BRUCE"widows, exercise classes, activities, betty luders

From 1928 Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim. The image depicts eleven older women sitting on the edge of a swimming pool, names unknown. A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.Black and white photo of Legacy Widows at swimming class.Stamped on the back: "COPYRIGHT / THE AGE / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA". Written on the back in black pen "Legacy Widows Swimming Class - Published in The Age 1985"widows, activities, swimming, exercise classes

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 photos shows the Melbourne Legacy President Graham Riches, Board Member Joan Miller and President of the Immediate Legacy Ladies Club, Joyce Cleaves with wreaths near the Cenotaph and the crowd gathered at the Eternal Flame. Graham Riches was President in 1999.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.Colour photo x 4 of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.00551.1 printing on the back "4", which is the negative frame number. 00551.2 printing on the back "5". 00551.3 printing on the back "6A" and "Front cover #1" in blue ink. 00551.4 printing on the back "10".widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. It was written as an editorial piece in the Melbourne 'Herald' newspaper by journalist John Hamilton who had interviewed Legatee Geoffrey Handbury (president in 1973). See other items of marketing material from the 1990s to 2009 (items 01240 to 01258). The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in 1974.Black and white brochure x 4 pages to promote Legacy in 1974 written as a newspaper editorial.legacy promotion, fundraising

A group of widows at Legacy House doing seated exercises, being taught by Instructor Bill Stevens who ran the classes for many years. These photos were published in the Answer in 1996 and they were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991. Similar to photos 00619 and 00620 which show exercise classes in 2004. Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows for many years at Legacy House.A record of the types of activities Legacy provided as a physical and social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 3 of Legacy widows doing exercises at Legacy House.White paper label with black type 'Weekly swimming and keep fit classes are popular with Legacy ladies'. widows, exercise classes, activities

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy and encourage anyone with similar ideals to join as a Legatee. Originally only ex-servicemen who had overseas experience were able to become Legatees. Was in a folder with marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01258. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy. It was in a collection of marketing material from the 1990s to 2000s.Colour brochure to promote Legacy folded into 6 pages.legacy promotion, marketing

Four examples of bookmarks used as Melbourne Legacy promotional material explaining Legacy. They are printed on both sides, two include a photo of the Widow and Children statue. The dates are unknown. They were in an envelope labelled 'Archive Old Legacy Bookmarks' and were with marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01260. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.Examples of promotional material issued by Legacy. Part of an attempt to create an archive of Legacy material. It was in a collection of marketing material from the 1990s to 2000s.Colour printed bookmark x 4 to promote Legacy.legacy promotion, fundraising

Two photos of Legacy Widows Club gathering at Legacy House for craft group in 1987. It shows one of many activities that the widows were involved in. For many years there were workshops for craft and others for painting. The timetable for activities was published in The Answer (prior to Sept 1992 it was called the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Newsletter) each month. These regular meetings and workshops provided important opportunities for widows to meet, socialise and be active.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo a widows during craft meeting at Legacy House.widows, craft, activities