A sign that originally hung near the Comradeship room where Legatees met regularly.Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Yellow hand painted board with rounded edges and black text. Four holes through board. Top section is painted in gloss, lower section in low sheen.comradeship, legatee event

A tape recording of Sir Rohan Delacombe, The Governor of Victoria, for the opening of Legacy Week in 1966. It may have been played on radio to promote Legacy. Taped voice recording messages were a common means of communication at this point in time. More compact, lighter and less cumbersone than vinyl records.A record of a launch of Legacy Week by a prominent Australian.Box, cardboard. Address label, cardboard. Spool, plastic clear. Tape,film plastic.Address label, Legacy Badge, "Service to Widows of Ex-Servicemen and their Children". From, Melbourne Legacy, "Legacy House", 293 Swanston St, Melbourne, C.1, Telephone: 32 3564 Box,Klarion Enterprises Proprietary Ltd, telephone 329-7900,321 William St., Melbourne, C.1, Original & Multicopy Recording. His Ecellency, The Governor of Victoria, Major General sir Rohan Delacombe K.C.M.G., K.B.E., C.B. ,D.S.O.,K.ST.J. "Legacy Week" Message 28/8/1966 Time 2 min. 28 secs. For broadcast as from Sunday Noon. 28th August and then throughout " Legacy Week" to and incl. 1st Sept. (in red type). Note: Tape is not required again by Melbourne Legacy. Label on reverse side of box. Note For all details in respect of the enclosed tape see the reverse side of this box.legacy promotion, governor of victoria, legacy week

Framed commemoration piece about Legatee Oriel John Grattan, born 19 September 1894 in West Melbourne. Served in 103rd Battery AIS in the Great War. Served as a Legatee from 10 March 1939. Awarded fifty-year certificate as a Legatee on 10 March 1989. Possibly made to commemorate Legatee Grattan's 50 years of service to Melbourne Legacy. Legatee Grattan was usually referred to as Grat. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the first property owned by Legacy after the bequest of a sizeable donation, see item at 00964.Significant historical record of the life and service of a LegateeFramed collage of documents, photographs, medals, letters and medallions commemorating the life and service of Legatee Oriel John Grattan to Melbourne Legacy. Contains: Birth notice Birth certificate Certificate of marriage Discharge certificate from the Great War dated 12 October 1919 Letter from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V thanking troops for their service to the 'Mother Country' 4 military medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases Medallion commemoration the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli Ville D'Amiens medallion Various photographs Melbourne Legacy 50-year service certificatemedallion, grattan

Bookmaker's bag used as a prop during Legacy golfing and social events. Bags such as this one were used by bookmakers to collect and securely hold punters' bet at racing events.Legatees had many social events together and used items like this.White painted leather bag with metal fastening mechanism. A short painted leather handle is joined to the bag by metal fastening clips. A long painted leather strap is joined to the bag by metal fastening clips.'R.J. Connell / Victorian Club' painted in black and 'U. Pickem / K.E.R.C.' Handwritten in black on other side.legatee event, legatee, golf

Photos depict many aspects of Legacy activities during the 1960s'. From the captions on the slides there is a range of topics. Including: Collecting firewood in Eildon and delivering it to Melbourne Legacy Camp in 1956/7 and 1962 Harelands house from the outside and an internal photo Group members meet the children 1958 Christmas party 1960 Government House party 1960.Showing the level of involvment of Legatees helping children of deceased ex - service and service personnel. Helping those families in need with a great variety of activities.103 x 35mm coloured slide photographs. Cardboard/plastic surrounds 35mm photo. Photo grouped according to various activities photos depict in yellow plastic container.Variousactivities, fundraising, junior legatee

The subject of these slides is not known until they are looked at again, their titles could give clues to the contents. Some titles that can be seen are; Tavern in the Town, I love you truly, The old spinning wheel The good old summer time Swannee River Bell's of St Mary's Nursie Little brown jugA record of the types of songs sung by Legatees at Comradeship gatherings. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Coloured 35mm slides, coloured photo surrounded by cardboard border.Various titles of songs on individual slides.comradeship, songs

Slides showing some of Legacy's work with junior legatees in 1961 and 1962. Most appear to be of Operation Float which was when Melbourne Legacy would take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action or try sailing.A record of the types of events provided to Junior Legatees33 x 35mm photos surrounded by cardboard border.Various, according to the photo.junior legatee, operation float

A souvenir of Egypt brought back by an unknown person at the end of World War 1. It contains a central image of the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids and man seated on camel. There are flags and images of military leaders. The date is unknown but assumed to be from the first World War period. Flags around the central image are from countries allied in World War One, clockwise from bottom left: flag of Belgium ; the Sultanate of Egypt (red flag used 1914-1918) ; French flag ; a form of the UK flag with King George V ; Russian flag and image of Tsar Nicholas II in top right ; Italian flag ; and the Serbian flag in bottom right. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of a type of souvenir from Egypt at the end of World War 1. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Square printed cloth (possibly silk) with lace outer edge, possibly added later. Printed section contains central image of Egyptian Sphinx, pyramids and man seated on camel (facing left). Surrounding main picture is a series of portraits of leaders of countries with national flag.Souvenir of Egyptsouvenir, world war one, egypt

Aussie, a lighthearted account of life in the field for Australian troops during WW1. Featuring stories, cartoons, letters to the editor and much more. Aussie was conceived in November 1914 but it was not until January 18, 1918 that Aussie was first published with a print run of 10,000 copies. The third issue had a print run of 100,000 copies. A couple of single original issues are also in the archive. This was a compilation put together by Phillip Harris from the original editions and printed in Australia in 1920. Funds raised from the sale of the compilation went towards the construction of The Australian War Memorial.Despite the dreadful conditions on the Western Front during the war the Australian troops managed to procure enough rescoures to publish an interesting and humour packed account of life for them as it was. A great morale booster.Cover, cardboard, faded and some stains. Pages, paper, some tears, stains,discolouration.Front cover, "Aussie. A reprint of all the numbers of the Diggers' own paper of the battlefield, wholly written, illustrated and printed in the field by members of the AIF. Produced by the editor, Phillip L. Harris on behalf of the Australian War Museum. 1920. Forward by Major General C.B.B. White, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O."world war one, souvenir, magazine

Fold-out catalogue and order form for roses. Includes the 'Fraser McLay' (red rose), 'Legacy Jubilee' (yellow edged with crimson), Extravaganza (orange pink) and Endear (salmon pink). 16% of all proceeds of sale of Legacy Jubilee to be donated to Legacy.A variety of rose was named in tribute to Legacy and a portion of sales of roses was donated to Legacy as a form of fundraising.Fold-out catalogue and order form for roses. legacy promotion, fundraising

Eight page theatre program of 'This Will Be the Place' Melbourne Legacy Display held at the Garrick Theatre Friday 9th November 1934, 28th - 29th November 1934. The revue was conceived, written and composed by Legacy Club. It related five chapters in Victoria's history from the first 100 years following the career of a family of pioneers from 1835 through various generations. Includes the story of the play, a genealogical tree of the White family, summaries of the program including music, skits and tableau. Proceeds for welfare work among the sons and daughters of deceased soldiers. The performance on the 9th November was performed for delegates that had come to Melbourne for the annual National Conference as well as the public. A second copy was found with autograph signatures on the back cover. Both copies kept.A record that Melbourne Legacy was involved in promoting cultural events as a way of raising funds for their work as early at 1934.Eight page theatre program of Melbourne Junior Legacy Display 'This Will Be the Place'.Back cover is signed in pencil with autographs.fundraising, gala performance

A dinner held in 1964 for the South Gippsland Group to conduct their Annual Meeting and report to the legatees their progress through the year. The programme shows a mix of the group's financial report, Chairman's report just like an AGM, with the running order and menu of the dinner. This item shows that annual meetings of Legacy groups were conducted in a sociable manner in the 1960s.Salmon pink cover with maroon text. 4 pages of white paper and blue text. Running order of the evening including menus, names of Legatees, chairman's report and financial report.branch, south gippsland, financial summary

This document records the unveiling of the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial by King George VI, the Queen of England and the President of the French Republic, on Friday 22nd July, 1938. The programme includes prayers, hymns and memorial dedication. The assumption is that a Legatee attended the service and saved the programme and it somehow made its way into the Legacy Archives. A significant memorial was built at Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate Australian losses in World War 1. This programme shows King George and the President of France opened the memorial together and that it was an important event in 1938.Paper program. 6 pages. Running order for the unveiling of the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial by King George VI, the Queen of England and the President of the French Republic. Friday 22nd July, 1938. Includes prayers, hymns and memorial dedication.memorial, world war one

A document including 'The code of Legacy and Annexure', 'Legacy Principles and Rules for Guidance' and 'Legacy Co-ordinating Council'. The document has been republished with changes over the years. This edition is from March 1992.A record of Legacy procedures and regulations in the 1990s.Paper program, 20 pages. Includes 'The code of Legacy and Annexure', 'Legacy Principles and Rules for Guidance' and 'Legacy Co-ordinating Council'Name 'Wendy' written on the top right corner in pen.rules, regulations, procedures

Program for the Installation of Group President Elect Legatee R.D. Graham Saturday 5th August 1978. Program includes running order and menu.A record of official meeting procedures for Legacy branches and the importance of gathering together to install the new President.Cardboard program for the Installation of Group President Elect Legatee R.D. Graham Saturday 5th August 1978. Program includes running order and menu.branch, wangaratta, changeover dinner

A program of a Legacy Demonstration 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 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. Herald (Melbourne), Friday 19 October 1951, page 5 says: "Children in Legacy show Two hundred children will take part in a Legacy Club demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall tonight and tomorrow night. They will show the work done in physical training and speech therapy classes. Boys will give gymnastic displays including wrestling and tumbling. Girls will feature costume dances and tableaux. They made the dresses themselves. Speakers will tell of the more serious side of Legacy's work, and of the benefits available to children."A record of a Junior Legatee Demonstration in 1951.Cardboard program includes running order, acts being presented and names of instructors. Presented at Melbourne Town Hall Friday 18th October and Saturday 20th October 1951.Pen 'X' in the bottom left corner.junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in October 1953. 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 Friday 23rd October and Saturday 24th October 1953.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1953.Cardboard program includes running order, acts and names of instructors. Performed at the Melbourne Town Hall Friday 23rd October 1953 and Saturday 24th October 1953.Cardboard 'X' in pen on the bottom left corner. Inside left cover in pen '13 17 6 8 8 23 8'. On back cover MU 6025 WL 2995 Vernon L Leg S. Bates MU 7454 Leg A. Beattie C 4471junior legatee, annual demonstration

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in October 1947. 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 Friday 24th October and Saturday 25th October 1947.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1947.Printed programme for 1947, off white card folded in 3 with navy printing. Includes running order, acts and names of instructors. Pen 'X' in bottom left cover of cover.annual demonstration, junior legatee

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in October 1950. 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 Friday 20th October and Saturday 21st October 1950.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1950.Cream coloured cardboard with blue printing on both sides with 2 folds. Front fold - Melbourne Legacy Junior Legatees present their Annual Demonstration, Melbourne Town Hall October 1950 Centre folds - detail the program order Back fold - acknowledges those which assisted in training the Junior Legatees'X' in pen on the bottom left cover of front coverjunior legatee, 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 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The event had to be deferred due to a transport strike. An article in The Age said: "In view of the transport strike still being in operation on either Friday or Saturday nights, the annual demonstration of the Melbourne, Legacy Club in Melbourne Town Hall will not be held. Efforts are being made to arrange for alternative dates after the strike is settled, and announcement of these will be made." It went ahead on Friday 1 November, as reported in The Argus on 2 Nov 1946: "Preceded by the impressive ceremony of remembrance, nearly 500 members of the Junior Legacy Club gave their annual display of physical culture and folk dancing at the Town Hall last night. Of particular interest were the appearances of the Don Esses Boys and Girls, who are children of disabled ex-servicemen. Their training classes are controlled and financed by members of the Intermediate Legacy Club, sons of deceased ex-servicemen. The Town Hall was packed for the performance, which will be repeated tonight."A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Cardboard program. Contains running order, acts and names of instructors. Presented at the Town Hall Friday 25th October and Saturday 26th October 1946.Pen 'X' in the bottom left corner of coverjunior legatee, annual demonstration

A leaflet created for a Christmas gathering of the Comradeship Committee. The hand drawn images and handwritten song lyrics have been printed on yellow paper. The songs include; O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Hark the Herald Angels, White Christmas and Jingle Bells.Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. This carol booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together.Yellow paper program containing lyrics of Christmas carols, single A4 page folded in half.comradeship, songs, legatee event

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1976. 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. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1976.Black and white cardboard program. Includes running order and acts including music, physical education exercises, skits and dance. Presented at the Melbourne Town Hall Saturday 14th August (no year given)junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade

Programme of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in October 1968. 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 1980s, 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 Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October 1968.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1968.Blue, white and black cardboard program. Contains running order, acts and names of instructors. Presented at the Melbourne Town Hall Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October 1968.junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade

A programme for an Annual Demonstration in 1964 at Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 24th October 1964. 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 a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1964.Cardboard program in blue, white, red and gold. Contains running order, acts and names of instructors. Presented at the Melbourne Town Hall Saturday 24th October 1964junior legatee, legacy demonstration

A programme from the Annual Demonstration held at the Olympic Pool Stadium Friday 7th October and Saturday 8th October 1960. 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 a Junior Legatee Annual Demonstration in 1960.Cardboard program in blue and white text. Contains running order, acts and names of instuctors. Presented at the Olympic Pool Stadium Friday 7th October and Saturday 8th October 1960.junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade

A programme for a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 16th August 1975. 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 a Junior Legacy demonstration in 1975.Cardboard program, blue cover with white text. Includes running order, acts and names of instructors. From the Annual Demonstration held at the Melbourne Town Hall Saturday 16th August 1975.junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade

A programme for a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October 1969. 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 a Junior Legacy demonstration in 1969.Orange and white cardboard program featuring Aboriginal dancers on the front cover. Includes running order, acts and names of instructors. Presented at the Melbourne Town Hall Friday 17th and Saturday 18th October 1969.'1969' is written on the back of the program in blue pen.junior legatee, annual demonstration, legacy on parade

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

A humorous post card intended to emulate an official army issued post card used for soldiers to quickly send information home. However the options given on the humorous postcard are contradictory. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Brown card with printed with black text. Side A Nothing is to be written on this side unles it is of useful information to the Enemy or your lady friends. If anything is written on this card it will be destroyed. In any case it will not be forwarded. I am quite well (?) I wish I were dead I am dead I have been dead for some time I am not yet shot I wish I were shot I hope to be shot I am shot The Q.M. has recieved the parcel you sent me Please forward 5 pounds/ 10 pounds/ 20 pounds/ 50 pounds (strike out the sum not required) I am in Hospital. She is/is not lovely. Signature (Must be Embossed) Date _ Side B The address only is to be written on this side. If anything is written on this side the post card will be destroyed. (Leadswingers Club)Pencil markings on side B appear to be numbers used to tally something.war correspondence, world war one, souvenir

The postcard has a drawing of a traditional landscape of The Netherlands represented by a lake, house with mills, a boat and a child dressed in a colourful, traditional costume. The handwriten text is a letter home and describes the writer Peter's visit with his cousin. Other items addressed to Mrs Elsum are in the archive (see 00180 a postcard from 1915). The connection to Legacy is not known.This postcard has a historical significance for the family involved and remind them the time when Peter was at Holland. Postcard with a drawing of the Netherlands.Handwritten text in blue pen: "10-10-80, Hello There, greetings from Holland. Spending a couple of days with my cousin & his wife at Leiden, which is very old city with narrow cobble stone streets. Last night Paul & I did a 'pub crawl' on bikes which was good fun. Everyone rides bikes here, they even have part of the road reserved for them! All are well at Takerton, [?], send their best wishes & thanks for your gifts. Mum is writing to you. Thanks for keeping my girl company. See you soon. Love. Peter. Addressed to: Mr & Mrs John Elsum, 52 Davey Street, Mordialloc Vic 3195, Australia." Printed on postcard: gebr.spanjersberg / Rotterdam - antwerpen / Cobas y Cia. Barna. Printed in Spain / [Symbol] 7013 [Air mail stamp] LUCHPOST PAR AVION / P 4579 / PTT / [Postage Stamp] JULIANA NEDERLAND REGINA 55csouvenir, postcard