Details activities of Physical Culture Sub-Commitees' for 1929.Shows how active this sub-committee was in providing many and varied physical activities for Junior Legatees.White paper x 5 pages with black type of a report of the Physical Culture Sub Committee, Annual Report 1929.Physical Culture Sub-Committe's 2nd Annual Report 1929 in black type.exercise classes, boys' classes

'Souvenir of Melbourne Legacy’s 25th Anniversary Dinner held at 9 Darling Street on November 3rd 1948.' A satirical ode written to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Legacy. The author's name isn't recorded. Many Legatees names are mentioned in the story it tells. One of the final stanzas shows the spirit of comradeship and sense of duty. 'Here's to our sweethearts and wives, who can still raise their smiles for us! Here's to our friendships, like star-shells lighting the miles for us! Here's to the kids! May they vigilant be for the freedom we've known, Standing up for the right, standing in with our own . . . Britons within their realm, and the Dominions, our brothers . . . Tackling, if need be, tyrants abroad . . . and, maybe some others.'The Legatees celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Legacy with a dinner and this poem was published as a souvenir.Booklet x 12 pages, containing a poem, brown print on cream paper, made as a souvenir of Legacy's 25th Anniversary Dinner.silver jubilee, 25th anniversary, poem

This album of Comradeship activities was compiled by Legatee Fred Holdsworth. It contains photographs, newspaper cuttings and ephemera relating to various “Comradeship” activities (social gatherings) held throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Items included various events legatees participated in. First few pages had photos from a gathering at Cruden Farm on 15 May 1977. Cruden Farm was owned by Elisabeth Murdoch, the mother-in-law of Legatee Geoff Handbury. It appears there was a kite flying contest. Names are not listed. Three photos were from Queensland where Legatee Wal Escott had retired at Mundoona apartments, Noosa Heads, one photo shows him with Lorna Grimwade on 6/10/1979. There is a black and white photo of Max Armstrong, Rex Hall, Harry Burton, Warren Hardy riding horses in the Anzac Day march. The year is not known but an accompanying newspaper article mentions that they had been riding every year for 13 years on horses loaned by the police mounted branch. The newspaper clipping shows another photo of the four. A photo of seven legatees including David Carter were at the Numurkah Annual meeting in 1978. There are 8 photos of a gathering of Legatees and their wives at Stanhope in 1979. A photo of a Christmas party at Chaucers in 1979 was missing from the page, it has shown Choirmaster Reg Thomson and Choristers; Rob Allison, Bruce Hall, Les Patch, Bill Seager, David Syme and Ron Austin; with the M.C. being Fred Holdsworth. There was a trip to a trout farm in Alexandra Yea area in February 1978. At a comradeship evening there a photos showed the Comradeship committee of Harold Berg, John Cooper and Fred Holdsworth. Also photos from Anzac Night in 1980 and 1981. Plus other gathering at people's homes. A black and white photo of men in formal black tie, is from a night at the Windsor Hotel to farewell Sit Thomas White to become Australia's High Commissioner in London. Left to right are Sir Archie Michaelis, Sir John Latham, Sir Thomas White, Lt Col Donovan Joynt and Sir Stanley Savige. At the 1981 comradeship Christmas party, the held a 'this is your life' tribute to President Ken Green.The Comradeship photo album was put together by the Comradeship committee and records events that Legatees did and places they lived or visited. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Brown vinyl photo album. The front cover is embellished with a double gold border. The album contains thirty pages bearing both colour and black and white photographs as well as newspaper clippings from various “Comradeship” events during the 1970s and 1980s.Inside cover - “A record of Comradeship activities / Fred Holdsworth” ? First page - “AT CRUDEN PARK / 15 May 1977” Third page - “CHAMP THE KITE MAN” Fourth page - “THE SHRINE 1977” / “THE CHAMP” / “REX” Fifth page - “Lorna Grimwade/ + Wal Escott/ at Noosa Heads, Q. / 6/10/79” Sixth page - “Max Armstrong, Rex Hall, Harry Burton, Warren Hardy” Seventh page - “Numurkah Annual 1978” / “ANZAC Night 1973” Eighth page - “STANHOPE 1979” Ninth page - “THE CHRISTMAS CHORISTERS at CHAUCERS CANTERBURY 1979.” / “FEARLESS FREDS FAMOUS FOLLIES. CHOIRMASTER. Reg Thomson. CHORISTERS. Rob Allison. Bruce Hall. Les Patch. Bill Seager. David Syme. Ron Austin. / M.C. Fred Holdsworth.” Tenth page - “ALEXANDRA YEA / ~ / FEBRUARY 1978” Eleventh page - “COMRADESHIP HIERARCHY 1979 / HAROLD BERG / DEP CHAIRMAN / JOHN COOPER / CHAIRMAN / FRED HOLDSWORTH / TREASURER” Twelfth page - “ANZAC NIGHT / ~ / 1980” Eighteenth page - “ANZAC NIGHT - 1981” Nineteenth page - “ANZAC NIGHT -1981” Twenty Second - “THIS IS YOUR LIFE / 1981 comradeship/ christmas party” comradeship, events, legatee event

These documents relate the procedures of meetings of the Employment Committee. There is also a draft advertisement to be typed up and added to the Legacy Bulletin asking for assistance in finding work for junior legatees. The importance of the document is that it clearly states procedures of meetings and records.Paper, 5 pages, typed in black. 1 pink page typed on both sides, dated 26/6/1979, 1 paper folder,pink titled "Notification of Employment Vacancies". White out has been used extensively. This appears to have been a draft copy with alterations made.committee, procedures

Details of guests during the year 2006. Many were guest speakers at luncheons and Comradeship meetings.Records a wide diversity of speakers and guests who attended the weekly Comradeship luncheon at Legacy House in Melbourne.Navy blue leather visitors book, gold metal corners, gold lettering, white lined pages headed Date, Name and Address, Remarks.speakers, legatee event, programme committee, register

Documents the meetings and gives a picture of Melbourne Legacy's work in those days, together with early examples of Club rules and organisation. Includes AGMs of The Legacy Club, Melbourne and Junior Legacy, and Extraordinary General Meetings. Highlights significant activities such as sending food parcels to London, which was still occurring in the 1950s, as well as tracing previous venues for meetings.A record of Annual General Meetings in the 1950s and 1960s.Minutes of Annual General Meetings and Extraordinary Meetings of Melbourne Legacy and Junior Legacy from 1951 - 1964, black type on fading white quarto or foolscap paper. 00212.1 1951 (Rules and motions only) 00212.2 1952 00212.3 1953 00212.4 1954 00212.5 1955 00212.6 1956 00212.7 1957 00212.8 1958 00212.9 1959 00212.10 1960 00212.11 1961 00212.12 1962 00212.13 1963 00212.14 1964regulations, meeting

Complete history of the purchase of office accommodation for Melbourne Legacy, detailing the source of the funds used to buy the present Legacy House via a donation given in memory of David H Dureau. It was written in 1968 by Legatee Frank J Doolan who was a founding Legatee and involved in an original archive project.As well as being important historically, the document is an example of how business was conducted in Melbourne in the early part of the twentieth century.White foolscap paper with black type x 4 pages.Handwritten 'Frank Doolan 1968' in black pen on the bottom of Page 4.properties, dureau house

Information for Legatees about the availability and administration of funds from the AMF Benefits Fund after the Second World War. Legacy was one of four organisations who were known as Trustee Organisations for the distribution of funds to dependants in necessitous circumstances. The document, written on 17 April 1947, notes that both the scope and definitions of the AMF is wider than those of Legacy at that time.A record that information was published to help Legatees understand the scope of their work.White foolscap paper, double sided with black type about AMF Benefits Fund.regulations, rules

Junior Legatee performers in the Annual Demonstration, which was a major event for Legacy each year, usually held at the Melbourne Town Hall. This photo provides just one example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. These 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. This photograph serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of five women in matching ensembles (jumpsuits and plaid patterned hats). They are turned to the side and facing the camera with one hand on their hip and the other holding the brim of their hat.Written on back of photo: "P2 LEGACY", "1974" Stamped on back of photo: "COPYRIGHT / THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR DISPLAYED WITHOUT WIRTTEN PERMISSION"junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes, girls' classes

A recording of a speech made by Legatee P W Dietrich at the Foundation Day Luncheon in September 1987.A common method of audio recording at the time. The recording is compact, easily transported and easily mass produced.An audio tape cassette in a clear plastic container.Container, front BASF, 90 CR - S11 Side, Phil Dietrich Foundation Day Luncheon 22/9/87. Keep for archives. ( All written with red ball point pen). Tape cassette, side 1, Guest speaker L/PW Dietrich 22-9-87. (Written with black ball point pen). BASF CR - S11 90 IEC 11 Tape cassette, side 2, BASF, CR -11 90, IEC11.speech, legacy week

This photo provides just one example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 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. This photograph serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of two people upon a stage dressed in traditional Native American attire.Stamped on the back of the photo: "This photograph is with / The Compliments of The... / MINISTRY OF TOURISM / GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA / PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE / PHOTO: MICHAEL CHESHIRE"junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes

This photo show some Junior Legacy girls on stage for an Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph is of historical and social significance as it serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a group of women doing a dance performance on stage. Stamped "This photograph is compliments of the / Ministry of Tourism / Government of Victoria / please acknowledge Photo: Michael Cheshire" in grey ink on reverse.junior legatee, annual demonstration, dancing, girls' classes

Certificate produced in 1973 in the 50th Anniversary year of Melbourne Legacy for presentation to Junior Legatees.Part of the documentation for the 50th Anniversary year exemplifying the activities of Junior Legatees.Cream card Junior Legatee certificate, gold and blue print, black signature in 1973.Signature: Geoffrey N. Handburyjunior legatee, golden jubilee, membership

This photo of a girl posing at a beach in 1976. It was probably taken to showcase the annual demonstration. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a girl dressed as a ballerina, standing on a beach. Written on the back of the photo: "1976" Stamped on the back of the photo: "COPYRIGHT / THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / NOT TO BE REPRODUCED / OR DISPLAYED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION"junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes, ballerinas

Junior Legatees Judy Bishop (on the left) and Jeanine Shinners (nee Hunt) dressed for an Annual Demonstration performance. They were taught by Miss E. Domec-Carre and went on to become soloists and then assistants at Girls' Classes. Jeanine later became an active Legatee with SE Group. This photo provides just one example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph is of historical and social significance as it serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of Judith Bishop and Janine Hunt standing side-by-side wearing very elaborate floor-length dresses.junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes

A special Legacy Week Address by the Governor General, in 1960. Legacy week was a time to appeal to the public for donations and the Governor of Victoria was the patron of Legacy.A record that the Governor General of Australia was involved in promoting Legacy during Legacy week in the 1960s.Cardboard box containing audio tape recording of the address by the Governor General in 1960.Cardboard box with paper sticker, John Clemenger Pty. Ltd. Adervertising. 473 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Permanent record wriiten with blue ball point pen. Special Legacy Week Address by the Governor General. Please return to Tony Charlton after use on September 4th, 1960. Cardboard box, recoding. Tape sato - 3 Clear plastic spool, audio tape plastic film.legacy week, legacy promotion, governor general

A card recording details for the Junior Legacy Honour Roll. The Roll kept details of Junior Legatees that served in World War II. This card records the personal details of Fred Blatchford, a Junior Legatee who joined the RAAF. He died at the age of 21 in an aircraft accident at Bairnsdale in 1943, having already fought in New Guinea and the South West Pacific. Frederick Edward Blatchford was the son of Legatee Claude Blatchford who wrote the book about the history of Melbourne Legacy which was published in 1932. Claude Blatchford died in 1933 which was when Fred became a Junior Legatee. The card is an example of the information kept about junior legatees that joined the services and which were finally collated into an Honour Roll that is on display at Legacy House. The whereabouts of other cards is not known.Commemorates the life of a Junior Legatee and his contribution to the RAAF’s involvement in WWII.Junior Legacy Honour Roll card, on cream card with black type and typing, faded dark blue ink handwriting, recording details of a Junior Legatee who died in WWII.Handwritten and typed information about the Junior Legatee Fred Blatchford.junior legatee, honour roll, fred blatchford

This photo provides just one example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph is of historical and social significance as it serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a ballerina dancing upon a stage. Other members of the troupe can be seen in the background.Stamped "This photograph is compliments of the / Ministry of Tourism / Government of Victoria / please acknowledge Photo: Michael Cheshire" in grey ink on reverse.junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes, ballerinas, dancing

This photo provides just one example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photo serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a young performer dressed in an elaborate costume and hat.Stamped on the back of the photo: "THE PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE LEGACY", "Leslie Thompson / 8 KEYSTONE CRES. / EAST KEW / WL 3078" Written on the back of the photo: "All costumes are made by the children's mothers. Annual phys. ed. classes at Melb Town Hall. Judith Bishop - Junior Legatee Melb. L's 1965 Annual demo. at Melb. Town Hall."junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes

The tape has not been played. It appears to be a tape made to promote Legacy for a Legacy Appeal as it was with other tapes of that type and purpose.A record that Legacy used audio recording for promotion.Cardboard box containing audio film.AH/ Mr. Ivan Layton Legacy House, 3rd Floor, 293 Swanston St, Melbourne. Armstrong audio/video Pty Ltd, Sound Recording Studios, 180 Bank Street, Sth Melbourne, PO Box 296, Victoria 3205 Australia. Telephone (03) 699 1844 Cables 'Studio' Melb Australia.legacy appeal, legacy promotion

A photo from 1969 of three girls dressed in Christmas costumes. It was taken to showcase the annual demonstration. A newspaper article from 16 October 1969 shows the girls were to perform as skaters in the production of "The Seasons" in the annual demonstration. Their names are Cathy Richardson, 9 of Avondale Heights, Karen Mills, 11 of West Footscray, and Thelma Richardson, 10 from Avondale Heights. A photo of girls in similar costumes posing with a snowman appears in a newspaper clipping at 01824 from 1959 which shows that Legacy reused the elaborate costumes that were produced for the demonstrations. This photo provides an example of the beautiful costumes worn by Junior Legacy girls for Legacy's Annual Demonstrations at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional.This photograph is of historical and social significance as it serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of three girls posing together in Christmas costumes.Stamped on the back of the photo: "COPYRIGHT / THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / NOT TO BE REPRODUCED / OR DISPLAYED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION", "17 October 1969"junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes

Undated blank certificate of membership for children to be admitted as Junior Legatees to Melbourne Junior Legacy.An example of the formality surrounding enrolment into Junior Legacy.Cream card certificate of being a Junior Legatee with blue, red and gold printing.junior legatee, membership

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 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.This photograph is of historical and social significance as it serves as photographic evidence of the work that the Legacy Wives' Association and Junior Legacy Mothers' Club produced over the years.Black and white photo of a group of performers on stage for the Legacy Golden Jubilee demonstration.Stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge / Photo: Michael Cheshire" in black ink.junior legatee, annual demonstration, golden jubilee, costumes

A notice from Aaron Beattie the Chairman of the Gymnastic Committee about the details of Junior Legatee activities in 1928. It mentions the location, time, cost, enrolment, and activities of the Gymnastics group for boys run by Junior Legacy Gymnastic Sub-Committee in 1928. It mentions that it was not possible to hold a gymnastics display in 1927 because of lack of a suitable hall. Fees for the year were £5 which were paid quarterly.Administrative details of early Junior Legacy activity which gives an insight into what opportunities there were for boys in the 1920s, and how they were expected to behave.Notice about Boys Club details in 1928, white foolscap sheet with black type.boys' classes, exercise classes

Four young ladies around the Legacy symbol and then individual closeups of three of them. From an envelope maked P8 Junior Legatee Photographs, including the text "Blamey House Junior Legatees 1975". Deduction is that the young ladies were junior legatees at one of the residences in 1975. Names unknown.Four of the junior Legatees from Blamey House in 1975 were posed for a photo with the Legacy Symbol, perhaps to be used in a promotional story or marketing.Black and white photo x 4 of four women standing around the Legacy logo, then individual photos.junior legatee, blamey house, residences

A film that recorded Paul Cronin for the Legacy Appeal in 1979.A record that celebrities were part of the Legacy Appeals in the 1970s.Cardboard box containing TV tape.Appeal 1979 TV tape Paul Cronin Armstrong audio/video 180 Banks Street, South Melbourne PO Box 296 Victoria, 3205 Australia Telephone (03) 699 1844legacy appeal, legacy promotion, fundraising

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

Documents the 1975 procedure to be followed when the President attends the class to present certificates and badges to boys who have been accepted as Junior Legatees. Invitees to include local municipal dignitaries such as the Mayor, RSL, Rotary, Apex, Lions together with their wives, and most importantly the mothers of the recipients.Shows the importance of such formalities in Junior Legacy and the contemporary social expectations.Typed foolscap sheet, black type on white paper about the boys' classes.boys' classes, junior legatee

This item was likely made for the purposes of welcome signage at a Comradeship Christmas party. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Cardboard poster bearing script and Christmas illustrations in black ink, accompanied by its corresponding transparency. The transparency is bordered by red tape.The Comradeship Committeemen / WELCOME YOU / TO / Ye Olde Time Christmas Party / Some Sing to Remember / LEXcomradeship, christmas, songs

Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling either during World War 1, or just after, or while returning to Australia. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records Gallipoli for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.Postcard showing black and white image of the bridge at Rodah, Guizeh (Giza). Several figures and a tram are also pictured crossing the bridge. A black postal stamp in the top left quadrant of the postcard indicates it was posted from Cairo. The back of the postcard contains a message. Based on the date and location it was posted from, the text could be Egyptian Arabic or it could be Pitman shorthand.Front - “(Guizeh) Nouveau grand pont de Rodah - (Guizeh) New large bridge at Rodah.” Back - “J/15/1912/ CARTE POSTALE / M J?. Hinaul / 20 Rue de Landrecies/ Le Cateau (Nord)/ France/ Ghino Dukich, 21 Rue Nubar Pacha - Le Caire, Egypte/ Serie A No. 25. Reproduction interdite” Stamps - Postes Egyptiennes/ Un Millieme”souvenir, war correspondence