Hugh Myddelton Lewis ('Myd') (1911-1995) wrote a brief account of his association with Melbourne Legacy which is more an explanation of the work of Legacy than a personal history and completely omits to mention that he was President in 1969 and held both an OBD and a Croix de Guerre and twice mentioned in Despatches. He served in the British Army Royal Artillery in the Western Desert from 1939-41 and in France and Germany from 1944-1946, leaving the army in 1955 with the rank of Colonel and moving to Melbourne in 1958. In civilian life he worked as the Manager of Public Affairs with C.R.A. until retiring in 1973. During this time he worked tirelessly for Legacy on many committees and was Chairman of the Co-ordinating Council from 1974-1976.Legacy is identified as 'one of the most important influences' for three decades of his life. Another example of the exceptional men who served as Melbourne Legacy Presidents.White A4 x 2 pages with black type.Hand written in black biro: 'L8/16' Hand written in blue biro: 'Myd Lewis 29/10/97(?)' (illegible initials)past presidents, history

A function at Legacy House, including a lunch. From the Post-It note it is the launch of Badge Week in 1998, Tom Butcher is the president. (See also 00747 and 00749). It would appear that elderly Hazel McKean is a guest of honour, she is a World War I widow. 00748.1 President Tom Butcher, Tim Lane (journalist from ABC Sport) and Legacy CEO David Cull. 00748.2 Tom Butcher receiving a cheque from Col Bruce Amor. 00748.3 Gwen Watt and L/- Allan Couper 00748.4 Unknown and President Tom Butcher. 00748.5 Elaine Ward and Gwen Watt 00748.6 Unknown, L/- Alan Fookes and L/- Allan Couper 00748.7 David Cull, Peter Lawrence and Lucky Luscombe. 00748.8 Graham Riches, and 3 unknown. 00748.9 Six people seated at a dining table, including on the right Ray Ward and David Cull. They are sitting in front of a banner "Legacy, 75th Anniversary, Still Caring". 00748.10 Three people seatedA record of a function at Legacy House in 1998. Colour photo x 10 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "

Photos of President Chas Wilks collecting pine cones from the Lone Pine descendant at the Shrine of Remembrance, the 24th Battalion tree. The cones dropped to the ground and school children are seen collecting them. Legacy has run a programme since the 1970s of propagating saplings taken from seeds of pine descended from a pine tree from Gallipoli and giving them to various clubs, schools and town councils. The photo appeared in the President's Highlights report in 1989. The caption says '1,000 seedlings from the historic Lone Pine tree near the Shrine of Remembrance will be propagated on behalf of Melbourne Legacy by the Department of Conservation Forests and Lands. Melbourne President Legatee Chas Wilks, along with the Minister for CFL, Ms Kay Setches and pupils from South Yarra Primary School helped to collect the seeds. The trees, once grown will be distributed to schools by Melbourne Legacy. Also see item at 01334 in 1993 when President Woodward was giving out saplings, it was three years later was when the saplings grown from these seeds were distributed. Legacy is helping to keep the memory of the Gallipoli "Lone Pine" alive - its spirit living on today. Presentations are made to schools, ex-service organisations and interested bodies by Legacy Clubs in the hope that they will be cherished as a symbol of nationhood and of its just pride, devotion, courage, selflessness and sense of service to others.A record of the way Legacy was propagating Lone Pine saplings for schools and organisations. The Lone Pine programme show the type of work done by Legatees to keep the memory of Gallipoli and fallen comrades alive.Colour photo x 4 of President Chas Wilks in a crane collecting pine cones at the Shrine and children collecting the cones.Handwritten '10' in a circle in blue pen.tree planting, lone pine

Photos of Badge Day in Melbourne's City Square (corner of Swanston and Collins Streets) where the Victoria Naval Band is playing on 7 September 1990. There are statues promoting a sporting event in the background (Commonwealth games perhaps). A man in an old Naval uniform is watching and is later on a boat in the Yarra River with President Tony Norris. Part of a Legacy Appeal Week promotion in 1990. Also photos showing a tank in the City Square and a view along Swantson st with Legacy flags on the flag poles. Can see how much the City Square and Swanston St has changed since 1990. Similar to 00491 but there are slight variations so different years. Two of these photos were featured in the 1990 President's Report that was published with the Annual Report, it identifies the man in old Naval costume as Commander Mike Lehan. The article also says: 'On Badge Day, the public of Melbourne responded magnificently to Legacy's call for financial assistance. Our Annual Badge Appeal raised $470,000. given the depressed economy and hard times within the community, Legacy was humbled by the generosity of the community and donations from Bequests totalled $193,966 and a further $111,000 was received from Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations. This year were were overwhelmed by the support of serving members of the Army, Navy and Air Force who assisted Legacy as never before for which we are most grateful.'A record of Legacy being promoted for Legacy Week and being helped by the Armed Services in their fundraising .Colour photo x 16 of Badge Day in the city square with a Navy band.Hand-written on paper label in blue pen 'Badge Appeal - City Activities. 1990 7 Sept. S. Howard'legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy week

An description of the first picnic for 260 war orphans (boys) and their mothers at Ricketts Point (Black Rock) in 1926, who were transported in two charabancs by Legatees, some of whom were in fancy dress. Pages 5-16 recounts anecdotes of Syd Birrell unrelated to the picnic. The writer is anonymous but by the hand writing it is possibly L/- Frank Doolan, a founding member of Legacy, who was part of a committee to capture the history of Legacy and create an archive of material.First hand account by a participant on the trip, which details some highly irresponsible activities which were seen as perfectly acceptable at that time. Some of the anecdotes about Syd Birrell would now be regarded as polically incorrect, but the anonymous writer expresses his amusement and admiration, and references ‘Legacy - the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club' by Claude Blatchford.13 handwritten A5 sheets, numbered 1-16 (missing 9, 10, and 15) in red print on top right hand corner, blue biro on white lined paper, probably torn from a notepad.junior legatee outing, founding legatee

During the golden jubilee of Legacy the delegates at the Annual Conference decided to send a message of loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II. This was signed by Geoff Handbury who was president of Melbourne Legacy and also conference chairman. H38 is a numbering system that was once used to sort items for the archive. The 'H' stood for History and it was the 38th item. For other items commemorating the 50th Anniversary see 00451 to 00455, 00460 to 00464, 00391, 01418, 01419, 01420, 01421. A record that the Legatees were very committed to the monarch at the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo of a message of loyalty sent to the Queen in 1973.In an envelope marked 'H38' and 'Message of Loyalty 1973'golden jubilee, history

Australia Post (previously known as the Post Master General department (PMG)) issued this postage stamp in 1973, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Melbourne Legacy, September 1923. The stamp was produced in recognition of the outstanding work that Legacy has done in helping war widows and their families. The design of children playing within the silhouette of a hand, was done by George Hamori, an Australian graphic design artist (born 1918). For a biography of his life see the re:collection website.A reminder to all the people of Australia of the helping hand of kindness of Legacy, and the generosity of the people of Australia who have donated to fund the work that Legacy does.Postage Stamp issued by Australia Post x 4 copies. Stamp has perforated edges, green writing, light brown background, hand extended silhoutte.Postage stamp has been postmarked with five horizontal lines and the words "include the postcode in every address".legacy promotion, golden jubilee, 50th anniversary

The newsletter from September 1959. The cover featured Princess Alexandra who had visited Melbourne. The format was shorter than in previous years only 4 pages. A newsletter published by Legacy in a similar format for many years from 1942. Many articles on the work of Legacy, including features on boys classes, girls classes, camps, the residences. There are some suggestion for careers and some general interest articles. Usually some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 4 pages from September 1959. Volume 12 Number 3.boys classes, activities, girls classes, royal visit

This is an example of Melbourne Legacy Club newsletters as they have changed over the years. It has evolved from a 4 page typed newsletter in 1960 to a glossy coloured magazine with excellent photos and around 32 pages of articles and information. It covers the activities of Melbourne Legacy and the Widows' Clubs. It includes photos of people and events. Information includes a notice from the Chairman of the Widows' Committee, and from the President, dates of meetings, possible day trips and theatre outings, and events. The ladies were welcome to attend monthly meetings, monthly concerts, outings and tours, plus the annual fete and Christmas concert. Various pages of interest have been added to show different news items. Other pages haven't been scanned. 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 September 1992 edition of the Melbourne Legacy newsletter was the first to be called 'The Answer'. The name comes from the verse that guides the work of Legacy - 'In Flanders Field' and 'The Answer'.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy.Colour printed newsletter x 7 issues from No 329 to 337 (Dec 2015 to April 2017). 01309.1 Issue 329 Dec 2015, 32 pages 01309.2 Issue 330 Feb 2016 , 32 pages 01309.3 Issue 331 April 2016, 32 pages 01309.4 Issue 332 June 2016, 32 pages 01309.5 Issue 333 Aug 2016, 32 pages 01309.6 Issue 336 Feb 2017, 32 pages 01309.7 Issue 337 April 2017, 28 pagesnewsletter, answer, activities, widows clubs

Boys classes were held in various locations around Melbourne. It gave the opportunity for Junior Legatees to meet and be involved with activities they may have missed out on due to the death of their fathers. Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. Activities included basketball competitions, gymnastics, boxing, judo and swimming lessons. Estimated date of 1970s.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided for the Junior Legatees.Black and white photo printed on cardboard of Boys Class in singlets with Legacy emblems and shorts.Handwritten in red pen '7'. Stamped in purple ink 'The Property of Melbourne Legacy'. Label with red type "Picture of Junior Legatees at their Boy's Activities night. These classes are held each Friday night in nine centres in the Metropolitan area. This is an important aspect of Legacy's work in the community. Physical education, swimming and leadership training."junior legatees, boys classes

A document published for the amusement of Legatees at the AGM. It was in the format of an agenda but was intended to be humorous. A very early document from Legacy's history showing the format of an annual meeting.A record of the humour of early Legatees during meetings.Foolscap printed agenda x 5 pages for an AGM dated 25 June 1932.agenda, meeting, legatee

A film about Legacy that featured Olympian Bill Roycroft and was commentated by Tony Charlton. It has not been watched but the details from the canister. The year is not known. Bill Roycroft, was an Australian Olympian Equestrian, who rode in five consecutive Olympics 1960 to 1976. He helped his team win Gold at Rome Olympics with broken arm. He was flag bearer for Australian team in 1968 Olympics and in his final Olympics was the oldest Olympic competitor at age 61. Tony Charlton, TV sports commentator with Channel Nine, producer and commentator of film. The connection between Bill Roycroft and Legacy is not known. He may have been a junior legatee, or even a Legatee as he served in World War 2 (according to Wikipedia). Or merely a prominent Australian willing to help promote Legacy.A record that a prominent Australian sportsman and olympian was used in a promotional film about Legacy.Eastman Kodak, Ektachrome Film,7242, 16mm, 200 feet,7242.rev. Stored in metal canister 187mm dia, reel 96mm dia.Eastman Kodak Companylegacy promotion, history

Four photos of the 50th Anniversary rededication service at St Pauls Cathedral in 1973. 00455.1 shows a group of men holding a Legacy torch near the altar and priests. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00452, 00453, 00454, 00391. A record of a church service marking the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo x 4 of a church service for the 50th Anniversary.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00455.1 Label on front says "Re-dedication service at St.Pauls Cathedral".golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, church service

The newsletter from December 1959. The cover featured a Christmas etching of angels and shepherds by Rembrandt. Articles included a critique of the annual demonstration, the judo classes run, and happenings at the residences. A newsletter published by Legacy in a similar format for many years from 1942 though this is a shorter format compared to some years. It may have been the last in this format as from 1960 the Widows Newsletter was produced. Many articles on the work of Legacy. Some very interesting photos.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white printed newsletter x 4 pages from December 1959. Volume 12 Number 4.boys classes, activities

Two black and white slides of boys in a dining room at a boys camp in 1956-57. Some are wearing paper hats. It is possibly at Blamey House in Kew, as other slides show camps at the residence during summer holidays. 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 camps being organised for children.Black and white slide photo of boys in a dining room in a cardboard mount.Handwritten on front 'Legacy boys camp 1956-57' in blue pen. Handwritten on one 'SET-2' in blue pen and '12' in black pen. Printed on front 'Made in Australia' on the reverse a navy blue outline on edge of slide.camps, blamey house

A programme for the Legacy Widows' Service of Remembrance held at the Shrine of Remembrance. It is an annual service held for the Widows prior to a lunch. In 2023 the lunch was at the Pullman Hotel in Albert Park.A record of the service provided close to Remembrance Day for the Widows.Colour A5 programme for Widows Remembrance service at the Shrine on Sunday 5 November 2023.centenary, shrine, widows

A set of notes compiled by L/ Frank Doolan about the Intermediate Legacy Club (ILC). He spoke at the 1974 reunion and perhaps these notes formed part of his speech. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929. 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. Non-sectarian and non-political, the members were ex-junior legatees over 18 years of age. After serving in World War 2 members were eligible to become members of Legacy. Was in a folder of material collated about the ILC by an early archive committee. A record of the activities of the ILC from the point of view of L/ Frank Doolan who was on the archive committee in the 1970s and started collecting historical information.White note paper of various sizes handwritten by L/ Frank Doolan about the ILC.Handwritten in red pen ILC18 which was part of an early archive project numbering system. Stamped with 'Frank J Doolan' and his address in grey ink.ilc, junior legatee

Legacy clubs ran weekly classes for junior legatees, for boys and girls, 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. This photo of a girls class was taken at the Market St Legacy House in 1954. Legatee Joan Courtney has identified herself, her sister and several other junior legatees. It was published in the July 1954 newsletter.A record of girls' classes provided by Legacy to the children of deceased servicemen.Black and white photo of a group of Junior Legatees, girls of mixed age attending exercise class. junior legatee, girls' classes

00373.1 Letter dated 30 January 1943 to W.G.Thomson enclosing a list of items that the Hostel wished to purchase and a cheque for £88/19/- in payment. It also requests the vendor considers adding items such as garden tools and hoses for sale, as Legacy would "find it difficult to obtain these items at present". 00373.2 The List of Articles available for purchase by Legacy Club. Broken down room by room. Included items such as curtains, linoleum, vacuum cleaner, kitchen table and chairs, roller for the tennis court and a stepladder. A record of written correspondence regarding purchasing furniture and items for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943.00373.1 Blue quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00373.2 White foolscap paper, black type, two hole punched.00373.1 Initialled illegible on behalf of the Chairman - Hostel Committee. 00373.2 Tick marks in pencil alongside some itemsholmbush administration, residences

A function in Legacy House attended by widows and legatees. It is assumed to be 2001 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Badge Launch 2001". Legatee George Woodward (President in 1994) holds a wooden spoon and appears to be entertaining the ladies, Legatee Ray Ward (President 1996) is in 00597.4, and Legatee Tony Parkes (President 2002) is making a speech in 00597.5. The lady in blue is Dulcie Cedaro and Glad Fenton is standing next to her, both are Legacy widows and active in the Widows' club committees.A record of a function for widows. Colour photo x 5.Printing on the back "

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers as he compered the State Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award in 2006. The Legacy run speaking contest was held from 1988 to 2021 and encouraged young secondary school students to speak on the topics of leadership, comradeship, citizenship etc. The State Final was held in the ABC IWAKI Auditorium on 2 November 2006. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the speech by a Legacy President at a Legacy Junior Public Speaking contest that has been run by Legacy since 1988.Print out x 4 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at a speaking contest final in 2006.ljpsa, speaking contest, speeches

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers as he compared the State Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award in 2007. The Legacy run speaking contest was held from 1988 to 2021 and encouraged young secondary school students to speak on the topics of leadership, comradeship, citizenship etc. The State Final was held in the ABC IWAKI Auditorium on 10th October 2006. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the speech by a Legacy President at a Legacy Junior Public Speaking contest that has been run by Legacy since 1988.Print out x 4 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at a speaking contest final in 2007.ljpsa, speaking contest, speeches

A document written on 18 February 1988 by Melbourne Legacy to provide biographical details to the Governor of Victoria about Legatee Alf Argent, president of Melbourne Legacy in 1988. The It provides good details about the life of Legatee Alf Argent, including his military career and his work career and hobbies. The document 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 biographical details being provided to Government House for the Governor to understand the background of the current Legacy president. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page of biographical notes about Legatee Alf Argent, President 1988Typed on top 'Details required by Government House for the information of his Excellency, The Governor of Victoria'.past presidents, alf argent, governor of victoria

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public on Anzac Day and worn as a sign of remembrance. The trays say "Rosemary, A gift from Legacy". 00602.2 the lady in blue holding a Rosemary tray is Gwen Gunn who was one of the organisers of the Rosemary trays for many years. Other names unknown. In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to hav a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller." A note on yellow paper from 01046 explains the source of the rosemary. It says the rosemary donated to Legacy each year for the sprigs of rosemary handed out to the public comes from nurseryman, Peter Hannah, who sourced a cutting from a bush in Frankston which was said to come from a cutting brought home from Gallipoli by a wounded soldier.A record of widows preparing rosemary as gifts for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance. Colour photo x 3 of widows preparing trays of rosemary.widows, legacy promotion, rosemary, activities, gwen gunn

Badge was the possession of Pte. L.A. Murray, VX61585, also known as L.A. McCormack. See Catalogue No. 7984.2 for Murray's medals. Part of the Cooper Collection.Gold coloured horizontal bar badge featuring the Legacy symbol with a red coloured enamel banner. The banner bears the words "Melbourne Legacy Widow". Badge fastened with a pin.Stamped on back: "STOKES".cooper collection, legacy, badge, l.a. murray

A photo from a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows the East Brighton boys class. Front row: Tony Minogue, Tim Eltham, Harold Butler, Bob Lancaster, Bruce Pickering, Albert Hancock, David Francis, Robert Scanlan, Robert Hill. Second row: Tom Corrie, Neville Trevena, Tom Lancaster, Eric Scott, Legatees Mair, Carolan, Blackall, Holmes; Bob Gleeson, Bill Gleeson, Denis Hubbard, Robert Carnie. Third row: Mr H Singleton (Instructor), Bruce Grigg, Allan Dennis, John Burge, Peter Harris, George Trinder, David Endean, Tom Cockram, Keith Stevens, Kev Gleeson, James Haysom, Mr B Robinson (Instructor). Back row: Don Scott, Norman Corrie, Robert Haley, Noel Orr, Warwick Leeming, John Francis, Barry Wilkins, Ray McCarthy, Robert Olsen, Peter Luck. Names mentioned in the article include boys newly enrolled: Geoffrey Bishop, Gregory Bishop, Trevor Busst, Harold Butler, John Burge, Daryl Bernaldo, Norman Corrie, Tom Corrie, Alan Dennis, Peter Eltham, John Francis, David Francis, James Haysom, Albert Hancock, Robert Haley, Peter Harris, Robert Hill, Warwick Leeming, Barry Mitchell, Ray McCarthy, Ian Nicholds, Laurie Nicholls, Geoffrey One, Noel Orr, Robert Olsen, Bruce Pickering, Frank Rose, Keith Stephens, Don Scott, Robert Scanlan, Stephen Westcott, Barry Wilkins, Robert Watson. The article mentions that the photos of the boys classes were donated to Legacy by Mr John Beckett of Sandringham. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities with mentions of boys by name.Black and white photo of the East Brighton boys class printed in a newsletter in September 1953.junior legatees, boys classes

A reprint from a Legacy Newsletter on 26/2/1974 about a reunion of Intermediate Legacy Club. It was a mix of Melbourne ILC and Geelong ILC members. Some Legatees attended as well, including Frank Doolan who spoke, plus Kem Kemsley and Jim Gillespie. Intermediate Legatee Jim McGregor was one of Stan Savige's first Junior Legatee Contact, and was very close to L/ Savige. It was one of the last meetings of the ILC as it ceased operations in 1974. The residue of funds held by the club were transferred to the Sir Stanley Savige Memorial Trust No 2. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929. 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. Non-sectarian and non-political, the members were ex-junior legatees over 18 years of age. After serving in World War 2 members were eligible to become members of Legacy. Was in a folder of material collated about the ILC by an early archive committee. A record of where the ILC members served in world war two. The ILC was active from 1929 to 1974.White foolscap paper with black type x 2 pages of part of a newsletter in 1974.ilc, reunion

Notes from Methodist Homes for Children detailing staffing, costs and charges for their Hostel for Boys on the first page, then following pages deal with possible Melbourne Legacy hostel. Dated 17.12.42.Example of research carried out for the establishment of Holmbush.Two foolscap sheets, carbon copies, torn at bottom left corner. Two punched holes for filing.holmbush initial negotiations, holmbush

Two documents compiled by L/ Frank Doolan about the Intermediate Legacy Club (ILC). One is dated 15 February 1947 and examines the options for the ILC future, written by Graham Billiet. The other is a confidential proposal by an unknown person that the ILC could change focus and establish a Country Club Ranch. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929. 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. Non-sectarian and non-political, the members were ex-junior legatees over 18 years of age. After serving in World War 2 members were eligible to become members of Legacy. Was in a folder of material collated about the ILC by an early archive committee. A record of the activities of the ILC and discussion of it's future. The documents were collected by L/ Frank Doolan, who was on the archive committee in the 1970s and started collecting historical information.White foolscap paper x 4 pages, with black type about the ILC, they were paper clipped to items labelled ILC18 in red pen.Handwritten in red pen ILC18 which was part of an early archive project numbering system. 01637.1 Handwritten in pencil 'Legatee Doolan'. (3 pages) 01637.2 Handwritten in blue ink 'Norm - Confidential' (1 page)ilc, junior legatee

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