A letter dated 10th April 1987 from Legacy President B.R. Wilson to Mr Ross Oakley Chaiman of the Victorian Football League VFL (now AFL) inviting him to speak at Legacy's Tuesday Luncheon. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record that the speakers were from very different walks of life and the subjects were varied. This was an invitation indicating the diversity of guest speakers. White A4 paper with black type, a photocopy of a letter to Ross Oakley at V.F.L. on Melbourne Legacy letterhead. speakers, programme committee

Widows would often volunteer to visit other widows in hospital. Here Vi Scales is visiting Maeve Kirchert, a patient at Azalea Lodge, Dandenong. The photo was featured in the November 1991 issue of the Widows' Newsletter (later called The Answer). It promoted the Home and Hospital Visiting Group and their amazing work visiting other widows. The Melbourne Home and Hospital Visiting Group that met every 3rd Wednesday in the 1990s (and possibly for many other years) as shown in the clipping from The Answer newsletter in December 1994.A record of widows actively looking after each other. Visitors were rostered via their Widows' Clubs to look in on each other.Colour photo x 2 of a widow visiting another in a nursing home.Paper label stuck to back, typed in black: 'Dandenong Legacy Widows Hospital Visitor Mrs Vi Scales with Mrs Maeve Kirchert a patient at "Azalea Lodge" 42 Langhorne St, Dandenong.widows, visiting group, answer

Two photos of widows with a handcrafts stall at Flinders Street Station in 1990. Widows met regularly at Legacy House for craft gatherings lessons. Some of the items the Widows produced were entered into an annual craft contest and exhibition. Many items were also donated to the annual Badge Week stall that widows organised. The stall was often outside Legacy House but in these photos from 1990 the stall was set up at Flinders Street Station. The ladies names aren't known.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 1990 by the widows clubs.Colour photo x 2 of widows selling items at Flinders Street Station in 1990.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, widows, craft

Bendigo Concert Orchestra played in 1944. Jean Boulton and Myrtle Robbins were early members with Ruth Weldon. Earlier there was a Railway institute Orchestra. The Orchestra met in various venues finally in St Mary's Hall where they began as the Bendigo Symphony Orchestra. Conductors remembered were Oscar Flight(?) Gwen Bowles, Max O'Loughlin. The Orchestra supported the Operatic Society see two books by Merle Welch. Players played concurrently in a string group under Dick (?)Archive of various documents from 1981 - 2005- List of Conductors and musicians, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Oboe, Cor Anglaise, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophone, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Keyboard. Paper Clippings - St Cecilias Day Program has its ups and downs 1987, Competitions Society, 3CCC receive government funding 1986, Tragic decision 1987, Orchestra enthusiasm highlights concert 1987. Correspondence 1981 - 2005. AGM Minutes 1983. Meeting minutes March 1984, March, May, July 1985, May 1990, Aug 1992, April 1995, August 1996, Sept 1996, Nov 1996, Dec 1996, Jan 1997, July 1998, May 1999, Aug 1999.Presidents Report 1982, 1983. Financial records 1989, 1994,1995,1996 Messiah, 2001.bendigo symphony orchestra, bendigo music teachers association, bendigo music lovers club, bendigo, victorian college of arts, arts victoria bendigo

A photo from a book compiled about the Legacy children's residence called Stanhope. This photo shows a reunion in 1959 featuring Matron Dorrie Vines with several past residents. The Age featured the picture in an article on 13 April 1959. The caption read: These three couples all met for the first time when they were legacy wards at Stanhope, the Legacy Club home at the corner of Burke and Cotham roads, Kew. They met again yesterday when the first reunion at Stanhope was held, and met again Matron Dorothy Vines, who has helped raise 300 Legatees there since it opened 13 years ago. Left to right: Les and Diane Johnson, Graeme Ball, Matron Vines holding three-month-old Karen Ball, Alison Ball (nee Wisdom) and Alan and Iris Andrews. Stanhope was supervised by Matron Dorothy (Dorrie) Vines from the time it opened in 1946 until she retired in December 1966. It is likely she compiled this notebook as she is referred to as 'self' in another photo. Individual pages of photos or newspaper clippings have been added separately. Items 01817 to 01827. Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. Harelands accomodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. A record of a reunion at Stanhope. A great example of the impact the residence and care had on the lives of the junior legatees that they kept in touch with each other and the home.Black and white photo of a Stanhope reunion in 1959 and a newspaper clipping from the Age.residences, dorothy vines, stanhope

Pages 12, 13 and 14 of The Herald, Melbourne newspaper, Herald special advertising feature - compiled by Alan Dearn, Monday 11/11/1985 celebrating 100 years of trams in Melbourne - "Melbourne's 100 years of trams", since the opening of the Melbourne cable tramway to Richmond. Includes statement by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Roper, stories from a former MMTB depot Master, Eric Hobday. Articles headed - "Designs from A to Z and back, cable trams, moving people on tracks, uniforms and catch a vintage tram at Bylands. Advertisements from Myrina M oil, Comeng, Sands and McDougall, James Hardies, Union Steel, The Mettrams, tramways, 100 years of trams, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams, uniforms, the met, bylands, tmsv

Pamphlet - titled "A guide to getting picked up after midnight" consisting of a 3 fold DL pamphlet and 8 bus night or night rider timetables. The DL 3 fold pamphlet sponsored by Manchester Unity and Fox FM introduced the 1993 service. Has a map of the various services and a brief suburb by suburb description. Has contact numbers and the logos of The Met and the PTC. The forerunner to night trams and trains. 8 timetables, each with a map list of stops and times. Operated Saturdays and Sundays only - dated May 1993. Each have two creases to enable folding. Werribee, Broadmeadows, St Albans, Epping, Eltham, Croydon, Boronia, Dandenong, Frankstontrams, tramways, nightrider, night trams

Warrant officer Mike Hoffman ran from Adelaide to Melbourne in 1985 as a fundraiser for Legacy. This black and white photo is from one of his training runs. The colour photo implies he did the run again in 1986. The photos 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 and 1986.Black and white photo of Warrant Officer Mike Hoffman doing a charity run for Legacy in 1985, a colour photo and notes on paper about the event.Handwritten on reverse 'Elio Guizetti (cyclist), WO2 Mic Hoffman (Runner) SSGT Barry Hunt (Cyclist), WO2 Don Whitman (Team Manager/Cyclist). Yellow note with the photo says 'WO2 Mike Hoffman with members of his team following a training run 1985', hand-written in black pen. Yellow note with the colour photo says 'Runner WO2 Mike Hoffman is met by Legatee RN (Dick) Wheeler - President Melbourne Legacy at the conclusion of his Mildura to Melbourne run 1986.'fundraising, legacy promotion

These Christ Church Warrnambool badges were made about the mid 20th century and were either given to church members assisting with the fair held in the church buildings and grounds in the latter part of the year or were sold to community members to raise funds for the church. The Anglican community in Warrnambool first met in a building in Liebig Street in the early 1850s and in 1856 Christ Church in Henna Street was opened with additions in the 1860s and the tower being erected in 1882. Today Christ Church in Warrnambool still holds an annual fair in late spring.These badges are of interest as souvenirs of the fairs held at Christ Church, Warrnambool about the middle of the 20th century..1 A metal badge with blue edging, an image in blue of Christ Church and yellow printing. Around the edge of the badge is information about the badge’s maker. The back of the badge has a metal clip. .2 as above .3 as above except that the colouring is reversed – the edging and image of Christ Church are red and the printing is blue. Centenary Fair Oct.3 – Nov. 1 J.W.Patrick 440 Rae St N. Fitzroy Melb. Vic christ church, warrnmbool, history of warrnambool

Tariff L 3/3 Mrs Anderson was proprietress "Grampians House," Hall's Gap, Grampians, The most conveniently situated Tourist Home in the Grampians - right at the starting point of tourist track leading to the principal Beauty Spots and Wild Flower Gullies, also Splitters, Pansy, Turrett and McKenzie Falls Grand Canyon, Wonderland and Mount Victory considered to be the finest scenery in the State. Fishing and Shooting. Large Garage - also Car (Buick Six) for Hire. Visitors met by car of vehicle as desired. Phone Halls Gap 8Detail of advertisement for Victorian Country Hotel Guest and boarding house Guide with photo of original housemedia, flyers, accommodation, grampian house

James Nesbitt was an accomplice and companion of Andrew George Scott, also known as Captain Moonlite. Nesbitt and Moonlite met whilst serving gaol sentences in Victoria. Many claim Nesbitt and Scott were lovers. Nesbitt was killed in a shoot out with police in 1879 after the robbery of Wantabadgery Station near Wagga Wagga and a subsequent shoot out with police. He is buried in Gundagai. In 1995 Scott's remains were exhumed and placed next to Nesbitt's to satisfy Scott's dying wish to be buried next to his companion. bushranger, bush ranger, police, robbery, captain moonlite

Prue Forster believes this to be the bottle given to her by 'Auntie' Maud Pepper, for Frank Forster's collection. Prue met her when she was working for the Aboriginal Health Service (1980-1993). 'Auntie' Maud Pepper was living in Preston at the time but had come from the Western District. The bottle was her own and she told Prue how fine material was used over the mouthpiece instead of a rubber teat. 'Auntie' Maud Pepper was a founder of ACES (the Aboriginal Elders Residence & Convalescent Home.) Additional sensitive notes on file.Glass boat-shaped feeding bottle with one end flattened and a spout at the other. There is a larger opening with a lip on the top surface. There is a small chip on the flattened end.infant feeding, infant care

The Thompson brothers, George and Joseph, formerly of Ballarat and the new owners of Yallum Park, established the Glenthompson Brickworks in 1900. The entire process of creating a solid, pressed Glenthompson Brick happens on site, where red and cream clay is excavated. Brick presses dating back to 1940 are still in operation today, the kilns are stacked by hand to ensure specific needs are met and colour varieties are achieved. Refined oil is used to fire down draught kilns, which allows temperatures to be adjusted to ensure unique colour ranges are achieved.Colour photographs of kilns at Glenthompson Brickworks. building, heritage, glenthompson, industry, industrial heritage, brickworks, oven, glenthompson brickworks, george thompson, joseph thompson

Christopher Joseph Sarovich married Susannah Botley. There are a number of spellings of his surname. He was involved in trade along the Murray River and they met at this time. They moved to Melbourne and the Sarovich family had a furrier family business in Port Melbourne, but resided in Surrey Hills. They owned a number of houses along Whitehorse Road, including the site of the Balwyn Community Centre. The last remaining property in family hands was sold to the Camberwell Council by Mrs Margaret (Peg) Grossman, nee Sarovich. Peg was a member of the Surrey Hills Historical Society.Vertical file of information related to members and descendants of the Sarovich (Sharowich) family: 1. Certificate of marriage of C.J. Sharowitch and Susannah Botley 11.2.1882 (1 page). NB/ Spelling as per marriage certificate. 2. Notes on Louisa Smith by June Peka 21.11.2016 (2 pages); photos of family and staff in Australia and N.Z., no dates (7 pages) and emails between June Peka and Sue Barnett 11/2016 (2 pages). 3. Margaret Grossman funeral service 28.4.2014 at St. Barnabas Anglican church, Balwyn. NB/ Margaret nee Sarovich (miss) susannah botley, (mr) christopher joseph sharowich, (mr) christopher joseph sarovich, (mrs) susannah sarovich, (miss) alice botley, (mr) john nicholls, (miss) louisa botley, (mrs) louisa smith, (mr) james smith, (miss) margaret sarovich, (mrs) margaret grossman

This dress was worn by Nancy Kirsner (nee Rosenhain, b. 1906) and her older sister Mona (b. 1903) as children in England. Nancy Bertha Rosenhain was born in Worchestershire to German-Australian metallurgist Walter Rosenhain and Australian Louisa Rosenhain (nee Monash). Louisa was the sister of Sir John Monash; the couple met through a synagogue in Melbourne before settling in England. Nancy travelled to Melbourne in 1929 and was married to Marcus Kirsner on 24 July 1932. Nancy and Marcus lived together at 3 Baroona Court in Brighton.White cotton piqué dress. Square neck. Skirt gathered at waist. Broderie anglais trim around neck and sleeves. Hand-embroidered cornelli work on sleeves, bodice, and skirt. Small frill on skirt. Three self-covered buttons at back.children's clothing, 1900s, nancy bertha rosenhain, mona henrietta rosenhain, jewish diaspora

Veronica O'HEHIR After graduating with a degree in fine art and a diploma in education, Veronica established herself as a practicing and exhibiting artist in Melbourne during the ‘90s-2000s. Veronica co-founded and directed RIPE gallery then later founded and directed KRAM gallery, she was also part of the Maribyrnong River Edge Arts Movement (MREAM); the studio where she met and worked alongside Faye. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed paintingart, artwork, veronical o'hehir, flora

The Independant order of Rechabites "Hope of Australia Tent No. 109" was formed in Harcourt in July 1869 and celebrated its centenary in 1969. With a strong -minded core of Methodists and members of the Church of Christ the group provided moral leadership and social framework to a wide area for a long time. At first they met in a small hall but, the lodge having inflamed partisan passions, the hall was deliberately burnt down in 1877. Undeterred the Lodge rebuilt the hall in the same year and thus provided the only district public hall. The Hall was sold by the lodge in 1937.; The Independent order of Rechabites, a temperance and social organsiation, was particularly strong in the Harcourt, Barkers Creek district, due to the high proportion of Methodists in the population, a demographic phenomenon resulting from the courage, prevalence and influence of Wesleyan lay preachers on the Mount Alexander Goldfields. Ribbon/collar sashes,white, with red longitudinal stripe (Chief Ruler & Deputy Ruler only) and red border, red machine embroidery, angle stitched at lower front to form a fitted collar."CHIEF RULER"," DEPUTY RULER", "TREASURER", "GUARDIAN", "LEVITE" plus IOR triangle - "Truth, Fortitude, Justice" plus three heraldic shields with background foliage, Plus "Independant Order of Rechabites" plus a further decorative sheild surmounting a swage-like motto " Peace & Plenty the reward of Temperance" and "Rechabites Salford Unity" all in red on white background

A letter from the M.B. Ryan, Deputy Commissioner of Department of Repatriation about a meeting with Legatee Frank Doolan in November 1925. They had met to discuss Legacy wishing to cooperate with the department in the administration of its Scheme for the Education of the Children of Deceased and Totally Permanently Incapacitated Soldiers. He goes on to outlines ways Legacy can help and details of the scheme. The notation H48 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. L/ Frank Doolan was part of the archive project around the 1970s.A record of Legacy working with the Department of Repatriation from very early in its history to aid the education of children of deceased servicemen. File copy of a foolscap letter x 3 pages dated 12 November 1925.Handwritten H48 in blue pen.history, founding legatee

This is a copy of a letter to Sir John Leahy in 1986 inviting him to speak at a Legacy luncheon, it was then used as a draft in 1990 for another invitation, this time to Senator Jocelyn Newman, Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs. Note that women were now being invited to speak at Tuesday luncheons. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken about were many and varied. This draft to Senator Jocelyn Newman shows that from 1990 women were invited to speak at Legacy Luncheons. Refer to item 00816 para 3 in regard to changing attitudes.Yellow A4 copy paper, carbon copy of a typed letter to Sir John Leahy, with handwritten pencil updates.Dated 25 March 1986, edits in pencil.speakers, programme committee

00832.1 Minutes of A MEETING OF THE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMME COMMITTEE 11/12/1979. Gives brief details of what was discussed at this meeting. Mostly in relation to future guest speakers. 00832.2 "Administrative Instructions 1/79" which were mentioned in Item 4. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00830-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakersA record that the Committee worked on getting speakers at Legacy functions that came from many walks of life and the subjects spoken on were varied.White foolscap paper x 3 pages with black type. Minutes of the Administration Programme Committee, Handwritten in blue biro 30/12/79. On the back of the minutes handwritten in black ink "L/ R.J. Hall".speakers, programme committee

Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. This was a letter detailing discussions by the Board about future speakers and sent from the Legacy President to the Chairman of the Programme Committee. Of note there was an interest in younger speakers if they could be 'responsible types'. Also that the concept of inviting women to speak was not agreed upon 'at this time' - read para 3.A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subects spoken on were many and varied. The board had discussed the matter of women speakers prior to this letter. Times and attitudes have changed considerably since this letter was written in 1971. White foolscap Legacy letterhead with black type. A letter to Legatee J.F.T. Grimwade, Chairman of Programme Committee.Black type, paragraph 3 purple brackets.speakers, programme committee

Set of three different styles of letterhead or headed paper used by the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) 1 - printed with the name of K (Keith) M Fitzmaurice, Chief Executive - address 60 Market St Melbourne with the logos of V/Liine and The Met underneath. Used during 1989 2 - printed with PTC logo and address (only a PO Box) on the left hand side - used during the 1990s 3 - printed with the PTC logo on the top, notes printed on recycled paper - possibly used for forms or noticesA stationery that is associated with a now-evolved department which existed in the 1990s. Three x White paper pre-printed letterhead, printed in green and black ink. Two copies of each held.public transport, letters, stationery, transport, ptc

Thirty two page book/booklet titled "Moving Victoria", providing information on the 1986-1987 Victorian Government Transport Budget and Capital Works Program. Has the Victoria Transport logo on the base of the front cover. Foreword by Tom Roper, Minister, details new initiatives, eg Jolimont Decentralisation, Port Melbourne - St Kilda light rail, Overseas initiatives, Transport funding, costs, industry, employment, the Ministry and its authorities, including Ports and Grain Elevators Board and the State Bicycle Committee. Information provided for: Metropolitan Transport Authority - The Met Road Construction Authority State Transport Authority Road Traffic Authority See Reg Item 1774.5 for the 1987 - 1988 version..trams, tramways, minister for transport, metropolitan transit authority, state transport authority

This set produced by the Victorian Department of Natural Resources and Environ met and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. Mini poster 1: Aboriginal scarred trees; 2 Aboriginal mounds; [3 missing]; 4 Aboriginal flaked stone tools; 5 Aboriginal burials; 6 Aboriginal surface scatters; [7 missing]; 8 Aboriginal ground-edge axes; 9 Aboriginal grinding stones; 10 Aboriginal stone arrangements; [11 missing]; 12 Aboriginal axe-grinding grooves; 13 Aboriginal coastal shell middens; 14 Aboriginal rock art.11 parts of incomplete set, each two sided, text and photographsaborigines - victoria, aboriginal affairs victoria

The Cook family was vitally important to the Snape boys who seem to have enjoyed a specially close relationship with Grandfather, 'Charlie Cook the Carpenter' and this largely female branch of the family many of whom lived nearby in Moonee Ponds when the boys were young. Charlie Cook was born at Blackheath in England. He voyaged to the USA to seek his fortune on the Californian goldfields. Hence, he was known as a 'Forty-niner". From California, he sailed to Australia, fetching up in Hobart in 185........... where he met and married Eliza Gardiner...............snape collection

The story of Herbert (Slim) Wrigley who fought in Greece in 1941 before being injured and captured. He escaped from a PoW camp near Thessaloniki and was sheltered by the Papadopoulos family in Ritini where he met Xanthoula who he ultimately married. His exploits as a partisan are detailed before he returned home to Melbourne in 1944. Xanthoula's life and family are also recorded in detail. Bert and Xanthoula were married in 1951; Bert died in 1995 and was survived by his wife who became a Legacy widow and is still with us in 2018.Brings to life the story of one of the people Legacy was set up to help, as well as giving an insight into the consequences of WWII for the people of Australia.Two .pdf files put together by Xanthoula and donated to Legacy.memoir, world war two

Letter from Legatee Leigh Johns to Legatee President WR Mehan regarding guest speakers at Tuesday luncheons. He was suggesting that to increase attendances that they may consider a special luncheon once a month. Suggestions included Father-Son Day, Sporting Day, Political Day, etc. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from different walks of life and the subjects varied. This was a thoughtful proposal to have guest speakers from more varied life experiences.White paper, black type, a photocopy of a letter to L/- W.R. Mehan, President of Melbourne Legacy from Legatee Leigh Johns about weekly luncheons.Signed Leigh Johnsspeakers, programme committee

Letter thanking Legatee Rex Hall for congratulations for an award, accepting an invitation to speak at a future Legacy Luncheon, and the pride that Sir William takes in that the award recognizes the support of his wife Dulcie. Then there is a hand written note from L/- Rex Hall as a reply with possible dates that Sir William could speak. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00830-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record of correspondence between RSL and Legacy and shows Legacy invited speakers from many areas. Also Sir William Keys attributes the honor of recieving the award as much to his wife Dulcie support, as to his own personal contribution.00830.1 White A4 letter on RSL letterhead to Rex Hall at Legacy from Bill Keys on 22 January 1980. 00830.2 White notepaper carbon copy of a handwritten reply. 00830.1 Signed by Bill Keys in black pen. 00830.2 Carbon copy of handwritten note.speakers, programme committee

A newspaper article about scientists working on water treatment processes. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00830-00837). So it is assumed that one of the scientists mentioned was approached to speak at a Legacy function. The caption mentions Dr Don Willis (CSIRO), Dr Hans Battered (ICI), Dr Brian Bolto (CSIRO), and Dr Allan Cope (ICI). Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers.A record that the speakers at Legacy functions came from many walks of life and the subjects spoken on were varied.Newspaper article with black and white photos of scientists.speakers, legatee event