The Peterborough Sandcastle competition has run for at least 50 years and is a highlight of the summer holiday season. Residents and visitors children all take part and the prizes are traditionally presented by the a gentleman dressed as the Lady Mayoress, with attendants.Significant because it has been a feature of Peterborough for so long.Two pages from the Warrnambool Standard, Mon 24th Jan 2005 with story and photos regarding the Sandcastle Competition at Peterboroughsandcastle competition, peterborough, men's pool, andy wilson, richard beggs, iconic annual event

Blind bowler Gloria Pascoe could be the first totally blind bowler playing Pennant competition. She competes at the Tooronga Bowling Club's B1 Pennant team and has represented Australia in the 1980 Paralympics as well as international tournaments.1 page taken from AFB publication with image of blind bowlernon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, gloria pascoe, recreation

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.These articles are significant because they document Bob Hymans' first appointment as a ski instructor in Victoria.Newspaper articles relating to the first appointments of Bob Hymans as a ski instructor in Victoria.bob hymans, skiing at falls creek, mt. baw baw

Front page article from the Rotary Club of Greensborough's newsletter, includes photographs of the murals on Vickers Way Greensborough, named after the late Tom Vickers, local pharmacist and Charter President of the Greensborough Rotary Club. Unfortunately, the murals have gone following the redevelopment of the Main Street entrance to WaterMarc and Banyule Council offices.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Digital copy of articlevickers family, tom vickers, vickers way greensborough, main street greensborough

Article about Greensborough Cemetery prepared by Noel Withers for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". Describes the history of the cemetery and more recent attempts to maintain it.Article 4 pages, text and colour illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, greensborough cemetery, noel withers

One photo of Ron Barassi and Chas Munnerley with the Legacy Torch. From a newspaper article we see that this was a photo used to promote Legacy in May 1991. They were promoting a Junior Legatee Reunion that was to be held on 18th May 1991 at Watsonia Barracks. The article also mentions that the hope was the reunion would see some former junior legatees help with the work of Legacy. There was 24,000 widows being looked after by only 1,000 legatees whose numbers were dwindling. Ron Barassi gave a lot of his time to help promote Legacy in many ways. He was a Legacy Boy after his father died in Tobruk in 1941. Photo was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.An record of Ron Barassi promoting Legacy events in 1991.Colour photo of Ron Barassi and L/ Chas Munnerley with the Legacy Torch and a newspaper article titled 'Barassi game for reunion'Typed above article 'The Herald Sun Friday 17 May 1991'.legacy promotion, ron barassi

A newspaper article from 1977 that promotes selling Legacy badges using a young girl, Sue Ksaiko of Anakie. It was part of publicising Legacy week. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been listed individually but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of a young girl selling badges and whose story was published in the press in 1977.Newspaper article about a young badge seller in 1977 pasted in a scrapbook.Stamped '2 Sep 1977' in purple ink.legacy appeal, legacy week, badge appeal

Article about Sutherland Home for Children prepared for the Yarra Plenty Regional Library's "Diamond Valley History Tour 2019". Describes the history of Sutherland Homes and the work of Selina Sutherland.Article 2 pages, text and black and white illus.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, selina sutherland

A newspaper article about Legacy delivering firewood to 130 families in The Age on 21 March 1960. The article calls it 'Operation Wood Lift' but it was normally known as Operation Firewood. The widow was Mrs E Angus of Richmond. Operation Firewood provided help to widows and families by supplying and stacking firewood for the winter. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of Legacy helping widows by supplying and stacking firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Newspaper article of Legacy delivering firewood to families in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .operation firewood, widows

A newspaper article from 1977 when Prince Charles visited Australia. He attended Legacy headquarters in Sydney as part of his tour. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been listed individually but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of Prince Charles being interested in Legacy and published in the press in 1977.Newspaper article about Prince Charles visiting Legacy in 1977 pasted in a scrapbook.Stamped '3 Nov 1977' in purple ink.royal visit, prince charles

Newspaper article including a photo of Legatee Vance Dore (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1965) and Mrs A E McCutchen MBE who was the President of Melbourne Legacy's Senior Widow's Club in 1965. She was presenting a cheque for $2,100 to President Dore at the Legacy Christmas Concert. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Vance Dore a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopied newsletter article with a photo of Legatee Vance Dore - President 1965past presidents, vance dore

Article from 'Colonist' newspaper (2/11/1866) reporting on the capture of bushranger Robert Bourke in Diamond Creek.Has references to Greensborough.5 page article downloaded from National Library of New Zealand website 'paperspast'. bushrangers, greensborough, murder, robert bourke, diamond creek, hurstbridge

The story is about a brother and sister who have each been invested as Queen's Scouts.The Parr family were residents of Watsonia when this award was archived.A photocopy of a newspaper article on a scouting family.Biro writings above and below the article.scouting, watsonia venturers, queens scout, parr family

Article on the first of a series of broadcasts from historic churches arranged by the Australian Broadcasting Commission, this from St Helena Chapel (St Katherine's Church St Helena)One page typed transcript of article from The Advertiser, 5 November 1937Transcribed by Lindsay Mannst katherine's church st helena

A newspaper article from 1977 that shows a junior legatee practicing archery at the Christmas Party held at Government House and hosted by the Governor, Sir Henry Winneke and his wife. The boy was Adrian Childs, 7 years old, from Frankston. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been listed individually but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of a Government House Christmas Party published in the press in 1977.Newspaper article about the Government House Christmas Party in 1977 pasted in a scrapbook.Stamped '12 Dec 1977' in purple ink.christmas, governor of victoria

A newspaper article with a photo of Barbara Leach, volunteering with a badge tray, and a bag piper in the centre of St Kilda Road. The slogan says "Please buy a badge". The photo appeared on the front page of the Herald Sun on 6 September 1991 to publicise Legacy Week. The accompanying article says that police piper Constable Ross Bates played outside Legacy House to pipe in Legacy Day, which saw hundreds of collectors spread across Melbourne for the badge appeal. The appeal was aiming to reach $500000 to beat the previous year's total of $467,702. The picture is attributed to George Salpigtidis.A record of promoting Legacy during Badge Week.Newspaper article with a photo of a bag piper and a lady collecting for the Legacy Appeal.fundraising, legacy appeal, legacy week, badge week, leach

An article about the old Hibernian Hall that was once owned by Legacy (from 1944 to 1954) at 342 Swanston Street. The building was bought with a donation from an American, Richard Goldsmith, in memory of David H Dureau. It was unsuitable for Legacy's needs and Legacy remained at their premises in 45 Market St until this building was sold in 1954 and the proceeds used to buy 293 Swanston St in 1956. The exact date of the article is not known -probably 1956 - after it was acquired by RMIT (at that stage called Royal Melbourne Technical College) and the article mentions the renovations underway. The article was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy which appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The call for public donations was partially due to the purchase of the Dureau building and the need to modify the building for Legacy's needs. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.Newspaper article about a property once owned by Legacy in Swanston st.dureau house, properties

A newspaper article about Operation Float in The Age on 28 March 1960. Operation Float in 1960 was when Junior Legatees were taken on an outing to the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club and the Royal Yacht Club. The clubs would provide the children with a trip in their boats. In later years they would visit naval ships. Melbourne Legacy provided many outings and experiences for Junior Legatees. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of the one of the outings provided for Junior Legatees.Newspaper article of Operation Float in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .junior legatee outing, operation float

A newspaper article saved by the War Widows Guild, of a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. It is an annual Legacy event. The War Widows Guild was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this article, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild and of a close link to Legacy.Newspaper article with a photo of the pilgrimage to the Shrine in 2004.war widows guild, wwg, pilgrimage

An article about the Westerns Suburbs Widows Club and their activities in their clubrooms. Members of the group in the photo were Mary Coxon, Elsie Reynolds, Bess Allen, B Simonson, Hetty Allen and Irene Warren. They were in the craft group. Other activities include a sewing group and card afternoons. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been scanned but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of the types of activities that were provided for legacy widows and which were published in the press in 1977.Newspaper article about Widows' club activities in 1977 pasted to brown page of a scrapbook.Handwritten '27.4.1977' in blue penwidows, craft, widows clubs, activities

This article, written by noted artist Blamire Young, is a lyrical description of carts bringing produce from the Greensborough area to market. Young lived in Greensborough 1906-1908A description of Greensborough as a rural area in the early 20th centuryTypescript transcription of article in the Argus, Saturday 2 February 1907. 4 p. text and photographdiamond valley, horticulture, blamire young

A newspaper article from 1977 that relates the story of a Legacy widow, Margaret Fisher and two of her daughters who were about to graduate Prahran CAE and begin secretarial careers. It was part of publicising Legacy week. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been listed individually but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of a widow and two junior legatees who had been helped by Legacy and whose story was published in the press in 1977.Newspaper article about two junior legatees that had been assisted by Legacy in 1977 pasted in a scrapbook.Stamped '31 Aug 1977' in purple ink.legacy appeal, legacy week, junior legatees

An article from the Camberwell Free Press in 1987 of an interview with Legatee Dick Wheeler. He tells of the sense of wartime mateship that led him to join Legacy. He was one of 30 Legatees that worked with widows and children in Hawthorn/Camberwell area providing advice and financial and practical assistance with welfare, housing, education and personal development matters. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of a newspaper article about Legacy and Dick Wheeler, a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy of an article from the Camberwell Free Press Tuesday 25 August 1987 of an interview with Dick Wheeler.past presidents, dick wheeler

A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Ron Isherwood (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1966). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Ron Isherwood a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopied article with a photo of Legatee Ronald Isherwood - President 1966past presidents, ron isherwood