Transcription of the speeches given at a dinner at the Oakleigh Waverley Branch to honour Legatee Frank Doolan, who was a close friend of Stan Savige and a founding member of Melbourne Legacy. It was Doolan who suggested in 1925 that the object of Legacy be changed from the original intention to find work for returned servicemen to looking after the widows and children of those who had died. Although he refused nominations to be President throughout the ensuing years, he served on many committees, working tirelessly in the background. He was also a part of the campaign to build the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. He recounts the confrontation between Legatee Kemsley and Allan Spowers, the Editor of the Argus. His address at the dinner was self deprecating in tone and contained many interesting anecdotes about famous people he had worked with, including Stan Savige. He tells the story of how the Savige Toby Jug (00198) was created by Herb Greenway for an event to welcome Savige back from WW2, and how as a member of the Anzac Observance Committee he helped to distribute a couple of hundred Lone Pine seedlings around Australia. He also recounts the pride he felt in being asked to plant the Olive Tree of Peace at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1973 as part of the Legacy 50th anniversary celebrations. The olive tree was moved in 2002 into the new courtyard. He talks about being asked to propose the toast of Legacy at the 1965 Perth Conference and recounted part of what he said. He used the analogy of the cause of Legacy being like a cloak with threads of gold and silver, interwoven with the efforts of Legatees. The personal anecdotes reveal the human side of Legacy history, and attest to the social customs of the day.White foolscap paper x 13 pages with black type of a report on a dinner at Legacy House for L/ Doolan.Title page: 'Archive copy' handwritten in blue biro. Some pencilled annotations throughout.legatee event, tree planting, speech, frank doolan

A letter dated 21st September 1928 written by P.W. Powell with his recollections of the first years of Melbourne Legacy. Legatee Powell was the first Honorary Secretary of the Club, attending the first meeting in September 1923 when the office bearers were appointed and the name of the Club discussed. He notes that the early documents and press cuttings were included in the first Minute Book, but goes on to say that the book is missing.A personal signed account by a man who was part of the creation of Melbourne Legacy.2 typewritten pages, black on white letterhead.'H46' in blue ballpoint on first page, signed 'P.W.Powell' in black ink on the second page.history, founding legatee

Index, ill, maps, p.416non-fictionpersonal recollections of General Gordon during the siege of Khartoumsiege of khartoum 1884-1885, sudan - history

Index, ill, maps, p.385.non-fictionHere, in his own words, are the fascinating first thirty years in the life of one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. In his autobiography, Churchill recalls his childhood, his schooling, his years as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War, and his first forays into politics as a member of Parliament. Historians have established that Churchill took certain liberties with episodes in the book; he was not, for example, an academic under-achiever as he suggests. Of course this does not detract from the book's insights into the history of "a vanished age", nor his very personal struggles and achievements, which contrast starkly with the public focus of the majority of his writings.south african wars, winston churchill 1884-1965

Ill, p.199.non-fictionThe Australian army in various theaters during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia

Ill, p.204.non-fictionThe Australian army in various theaters during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia

Ill, p.208.non-fictionMost of the items in this volume were received in a competition for stories, verse and drawings, with this competition showing a better representation from the Women's Services than in previous years. Previous titles include: Active service, Soldiering on and Khaki and green. world war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia

Ill, p.206.non-fictionStories and anecdotes from Australian soldiers involved in the war against Japanworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area

Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history

Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history

Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history

Jeff Pedrina's book provides a very personal and thoughtful account of his twelve month's service in Vietnam with No 35 Squadron - Wallaby Airlines.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, caribou - history, wallaby airlines, no 35 sqn, ian "tassie" cairns

Jeff Pedrina's book provides a very personal and thoughtful account of his twelve month's service in Vietnam with No 35 Squadron - Wallaby Airlines.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, caribou - history, wallaby airlines, no 35 sqn

ill, maps, p.248.non-fictionReminiscence of railway people working on the Commonwealth Railway from Port Augusta to Kalgoolie and Alice Springs. transcontinental railway - australia - history, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

p.222.non-fictionAutobiography of Patsy Adam Smith whose family worked on the railways in various parts of Australia.autobiography - patsy adam smith, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

index, ill, p.246.non-fictionReminiscence of railway workers in Australia.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history

ill. p.246.non-fictionReminiscences of railway workers and their families in Australiaaustralian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history

p.130.non-fictionYarns of the colorful identities who used to run the railways in the days of steam trains.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history

index, ill, maps. p.176.non-fictionA pictorial reminiscence of railwayman Ron Fitch and his career on the railways.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history

ill. p.259.non-fictionReminiscence of railway employees about their careers on the Australian railways as well as poetry about the railways.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history

ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic journey from the collection of Weston Langford.photography - weston langford, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, maps, p.274.non-fictionReminiscences of life working & living on the railways of Australia.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history

ill, p.160.non-fictionEpic trains trips as told by locomotive driverstransport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, p.160.non-fictionStories told by locomotive drivers about their time on the railways in Australia.transport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, p.160.non-fictionAutobiographical stories told by locomotive driver Mark Tronson about his time on the railways in Australia.transport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, maps, p.140.non-fictionPersonal reflections of the South Australian Government Railways and the Commonwealth Railways.railroad operations - south australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history

ill, p.68.non-fictionPersonal reflections of the Queensland Government Railways.railroad operations - queensland - history, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works

ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionPersonal recollections from the engine driver Ken Ames and his time on the N.S.W. government railways.railways - new south wales - personal reminiscence, railroad operations - new south wales - history

ill, maps, p.448.non-fictionPersonal recollections from railwayman Denny Ellis of his time on the New South Railways government railways in the 1950s and 1960s.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railways - new south wales - personal reminiscence

ill, p.75.non-fictionPersonal reflections of the New South Wales Government Railways.railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works