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Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1957
... Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige... Letter Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige White ...Letter dated 1 Nov 1957 from W.B. Russell to Mr Cooper (Chair of Biography Committee) reporting on his progress with the writing of "There Goes a Man". The work so far involved research and writing a draft of the first few chapters, and he notes that despite the 50 hours per week he is allocating to his Departmental duties, he has been able to keep fairly close to his target of spending 36 hours a week on the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White paper with black type of a letter from WB Russell to Legacy about the progress of the biography he was writing about Stanley Savige.Signed W.B. Russell in blue ink, annotated in pencil: 'Shown to J.G. Gillespie 30.11.57'savige book, committee -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1958
... Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige... Letter Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige Four ...Series of letters between Mr. W. Cooper and Mr W.B. Russell at the beginning of 1958 regarding progress with the writing of "There Goes a Man"; Russell notes that he is 3-4 weeks behind his planned schedule. Cooper sent a 200 pounds sterling progress payment which was acknowledged and receipted by Russell as the final progress payment, only 24 pounds sterling of which was unexpended.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Four typed sheets, black or purple on white.Signed W.B. Russell in blue ink, annotated in pencil: 00917.1 'Read to L/ Gillespie' 00917.2 'Copy to L/Gillespie' 00917.3 'Read by L/Gillespie 6.2.58' 00917.4 Dated '1/2/58'savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1958
... Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige... Document Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige ...The notes date from April 1958 to October 1958 and were probably written by Legatee Gillespie, recording phone calls with W.B. Russell, the author of 'There Goes a Man', discussing progress, content and expenses of the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Handwritten notes, varying papers and sizes.savige book, archive -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Dustcover, There Goes a Man, 1958
The dust jacket of the book by WB Russell about Legatee Stan Savige. The dustjacket marks the publication of the book after all the Committee's efforts, noting that "Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige played a leading part for Australia in both World Wars, but his greatest achievement was in times of peace - in the foundation of Legacy, of which the full story is told in this book." Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created. Much of the book dealing with the history of Legacy is still used today by Legatees.Original dustjacket for the biography of Sir Stanley Savige.savige book, biography, stan savige -
Melbourne Legacy
Souvenir - Postage Stamp, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 1973
Australia Post (previously known as the Post Master General department (PMG)) issued this postage stamp in 1973, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Melbourne Legacy, September 1923. The stamp was produced in recognition of the outstanding work that Legacy has done in helping war widows and their families. The design of children playing within the silhouette of a hand, was done by George Hamori, an Australian graphic design artist (born 1918). For a biography of his life see the re:collection website.A reminder to all the people of Australia of the helping hand of kindness of Legacy, and the generosity of the people of Australia who have donated to fund the work that Legacy does.Postage Stamp issued by Australia Post x 4 copies. Stamp has perforated edges, green writing, light brown background, hand extended silhoutte.Postage stamp has been postmarked with five horizontal lines and the words "include the postcode in every address".legacy promotion, golden jubilee, 50th anniversary -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1983
... . An extract from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General... from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir ...The booklet gives a historical account of the early days of establishing Legacy. It is a personal reminder of the contribution made by Legatee Stan Savige. The account is an extract from 'There goes a man', the biography of Stanley Savige, the whole of chapter three plus a lead in from chapter two (pages 123 to 176 of the book).Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type.Front cover. LEGACY. ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT. An extract from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E.,C.B.,D.S.O.,M.C.E.D. (First published by Longmans,1959). Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983stan savige, savige book -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1983
... ) An extract from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General... from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir ...An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type.LEGACY. ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT (176 pages) An extract from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Stavige, K.B.E., C.B, D.S.O., M.C.E.D. (First published by Longmans, 1959) Reprinted for Legacy's Diamond Jubilee, 1983stan savige, savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1998
... An extract from There Goes A Man by W.B. Russell. The biography.... Russell. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige ...An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea. Significant in that this publication has been printed three times.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type and pdf of the contents.Front cover. LEGACY / ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT An extract from There Goes A Man by W.B. Russell. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B.,D.S.O., M.C.E.D. First published by Longmans, 1959 Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983 Reprinted for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary, 1998savige book, stan savige -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, There Goes A Man
This is a biography of the life and times of Sir Stanley Savige. Growing up, the army, civilian life and Legacy. It was written by WB Russell who was commissioned by Legacy to compile to book.A story of a man, not born to privilege or wealth, who rose to the rank of Lieutenant General in the Australian Army and established a charity organisation, MELBOURNE LEGACY. Legacy gives to the community, help for those families of deceased service personnel in times of need. Paper dust cover depicting Sir Stanley Savige travelling in an open vehicle. Cover, colour red, rectangular shape. Title: There Goes A Man, printed in white. Author: W.B.Russell, printed in Black. The Biography of Sir Stanley G. Savige, printed in white. The Spine is as above, Longmans printed in white at the bottom of The Spine. The back, the word Longmans and Longmans logo. Pages, white colour and black type. Maps and Photos.The Spine,title, There Goes A Man. The Biography of Sir Stanley Savige. W.B. Russell. Longmans. All of the above printed in black.biography, stan savige, savige book -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, The Argus and Australasian Ltd, Story behind the portrait of a general, 1947
Newspaper clippings and a photo of Stan Savige's funeral from a file about the life of Stan Savige. The file contained documents pertaining to the creation of the book 'There goes a man' by W.B. Russell (catalogued separately) as well as these newspaper clippings and photo of Sir Stanley Savige's funeral. The newspaper features refer to the portrait by E Buckmaster submitted to the Archibald Prize competition (00634.4 and 00634.5, page 7 missing) as well as to the book (00634.6). The portrait is hung in the Stan Savige Comradeship Room on level 2 at Legacy House.The items indicate the high esteem in which Sir Stanley Savige was held by the Australian public for both his war service, and for founding Legacy.00634.1 Buff coloured cardboard folder, metal slide 00634.2 Black and white photo, funeral Sir Stanley Savige. 00634.3 Five newspaper clippings. 00634.4 Newspaper feature - The Argus Weekend Magazine, May 10th, 1947. Photo of a portrait of Stan Savige. 00634.5 Newspaper feature - The Argus Weekend Magazine, May 10th, 1947 00634.6 Newspaper clipping - The Age, Friday September 25th, 1959 00634.1 Folder, 'Book biography of Sir Stanley Savige' hand written in black ballpoint pen. 00634.2 Stamped in purple ink "Copyright not for reproduction Herald Sun Feature Service Melbourne Australia'savige book, stan savige, funeral -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Minutes, Biography of the Late Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 1956
First committee meeting on 20 April 1956 to be held to get the project of writing a biography of Sir Stanley Savige under way. John Hetherington was selected as the author for a fee of one thousand pounds, but indicated that he would not be available to begin until the end of the year and expected the writing to take 12 months. The minutes note that Sir Stanley Savige's grandson, Stanley G. Waters, was born on the eve of the meeting. See also 00635 for a full list of committee members. It is interesting to note that the meeting took place at the Melbourne Town Hall, and was attended by the Lord Mayor (Sir Frank Selleck), who arrived late. Typewritten faded foolscap sheet.savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige
... Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige... Letter Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige White ...A letter written by Legatee J.G. Gillespie and dated 16 April 1956 sent to W.W. Cooper inviting him to attend the first meeting of the committee being formed to publish a biography of Sir Stanley Savige. See also 00636.One of the individual letters sent out to prospective committee members. The telephone number in the letterhead (MU 6635) is interesting as an example of the phone numbers of the 1950s.White letterhead, black type, signed in blue ink. "Apologised 1/5/56" in pencilsavige book, committee -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, c1957
... Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige... Document Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige Two ...A report submitted by the Sub-Committee appointed at the meeting of 20th April 1956 to be considered on 1st May 1957 at the Melbourne Town Hall meeting. Legatee James Gillespie advised that the original author selected to write the biography of Sir Stanley Savige had withdrawn, and Legatee Gillespie offered four alternative authors for the Committee to choose from. Part of the paperwork chronicling the early planning for the biography, which was eventually written by W.B. Russell and published in 1959 as "There Goes a Man" by Longmans.Two typed foolscap pages about the biography of Legatee Stan Savige.In pencil: "Gavin said typing could be done by Morgan" "1957" at the top.savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Minutes, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1957
... Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige... Minutes Document Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley ...Minutes of the Second Meeting of the Committee held on 1 May 1957, which discussed the report tendered by Legatee Gillespie (00716) and confirmed W.B. Russell as the author of the biography. Resolutions were passed to authorise the financial details of the project.A good example of meeting protocols at that time as well as continuing the documenting of the project.Two typed foolscap sheets, black on white.Signed and dated in blue pen by Colonel Allan Spowers (Chair). He recorded the date of signing as 30 April 1958, nearly a year after the meeting was held. Pencilled correction to the spelling of his name in the list of those present. savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1958
... Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige... Letter Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige White ...Letter dated 9 January 1958 written by W.W. Cooper, Hon. Sec., to update members of the main committee on the progress of the biography being written about L/ Savige. He advises that W.B.Russell had done a lot of work researching material for the book and expected to have the manuscript completed by July 1958.A record of documentation recording the steps in the writing of Savige's biography.White foolscap paper with black type of a letter about progress of the book being written about L/ Savige.In pencil after the greeting: "except Mr Harry Williams. Copies - for information - to Lionel Wallace and Hugh Brain." Pencilled into the margin next to #2: "On copy sent to Col. Spowers 'The Chairman' was altered to 'Mr Gillespie' Told Gillespie 30.1.58"savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, c.1959
... Official letter head of the Committee for the Biography... Document, letter Letter Biography of Sir Stanley Savige Official ...An example of the printed letter sent out to garner loans for the publication of the book being published about Stan Savige. A form was enclosed with the letters, but no examples have survived. The loans were to be repaid from sales of the book, and each lender of ten pounds or more would be entitled to purchase at the standard price a specially autographed copy.Part of the process of financing Savige's biography,Official letter head of the Committee for the Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige (blue), Black printing on white quarto paper. Printed signature in blue.In the margin related to the penultimate paragraph: "As sent to non subscribers to the Savige Trust"savige book, committee -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, De Vero Books, 140 Jewish marshals, generals & admirals, 1952
Brief biographies of important jewish military leadersIll, p.300.non-fictionBrief biographies of important jewish military leadersjews - military history, military biography -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, General Booth, 1912
A biography of William Booth, founder of the Salvation ArmyIll, p.303.non-fictionA biography of William Booth, founder of the Salvation Armywilliam booth 1829-1912, salvation army -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor General and explorer, 1954
A biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionA biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions. australia - discovery and exploration, thomas mitchell -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Harrap, Allenby : soldier and statesman, 1946
... relations - Egypt A biography of general Allenby Harrap Field ...A biography of general AllenbyIndex, ill, maps, p.370.non-fictionA biography of general Allenbyworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, great britain - foreign relations - egypt -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Collins, Rommel, 1950
... - Biography Germany - 1939-1945 - History A biography of general Ewin ...A biography of general Ewin RommelIndex, ill, p.288.non-fictionA biography of general Ewin Rommelworld war 1939-1945 - germany - biography, germany - 1939-1945 - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Historical and miscellaneous questions : British and general biography, etc, 1882
... general biography, etc.... Historical and miscellaneous questions : British and general ...A history school bookIll, p.495.non-fictionA history school bookgreat britain - history, examination questions - schools -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Putnam, Albert King of the Belgians in the Great War : his military activities and experiences set down with his approval, 1931
King Albert and the First World WarIll, maps, p.341.non-fictionKing Albert and the First World Warbelgium - kings - biography, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - belgium -
Unions Ballarat
Joseph Stalin: Man and legend (Don Woodward Collection), Hingley, Ronald, 1974
Personal and political biography of Joseph Stalin (1878-1953). He was born Ioseb Besarionis dze Jughashvili and was a Soviet revolutionary. Stalin was General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1952 and the nation's Premier from 1941 to 1953. Much of his personal life is unknown although the author seeks to uncover some of the details.Political - Soviet Union and Communist Party. Autobiographical interest - Stalin.Book; 482 pages. Dustjacket: colour artistic representation of Stalin on his fiftieth birthday; blue background; white lettering; author's name and title. Cover: black background; white lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, ioseb besarionis dze jughashvili, stalin, joseph, biography, communist party - soviet union, general secretary - communist party - soviet union, premier - soviet union, politics and government - soviet union, biography -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Friends of Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery, Leaving their mark : a tribute to some of those who are memorialised in the Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery, est 1958, 2020
xii, 108 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 x 30 cmnon-fictionburials -- boroondara general cemetery, funerary monuments -- kew (vic), cemeteries -- victoria -- kew -- history, kew (vic.) -- biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Gertie Gilles to Legatee Aaron Beattie, 1959
A letter from Gerta Gillies to Legatee Aaron Bettie about the publication of the biography of Stan Savige. Mrs Gillies was the first instructor for girls classes. Legatee Aaron Beattie helped organise many of the early demonstrations. The letter says Mrs Gillies was thrilled to receive a copy of the book by W B Russell titled 'There goes a man'. She says: 'How can I convey in words how deeply touched I am at your gift of the book! What wonderful memories it calls up of the Great Man, General Savige. I also realise even he couldn't have made such as marvellous success if he had not been ably backed up by yourself and the men he gathered round him'. Attached to the letter was a newspaper article dated 10/10/1959 discussing the publication of the book.A record of a past staff member praising Savige and the legatees.Blue paper letter to Legatee Beattie about Stan Savige's biography.gillies, aaron beattie -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, Far more joy than sorrow, 1959
A newspaper article that mentions the release of WB Russell's book about Stan Savige 'There goes a man' in 1959. It was attached a letter from Gerta Gillies to Legatee Aaron Bettie about the publication of the biography of Stan Savige. Mrs Gillies was the first instructor for girls classes. Legatee Aaron Beattie helped organise many of the early demonstrations. The letter says Mrs Gillies was thrilled to receive a copy of the book. She says: 'How can I convey in words how deeply touched I am at your gift of the book! What wonderful memories it calls up of the Great Man, General Savige. I also realise even he couldn't have made such as marvellous success if he had not been ably backed up by yourself and the men he gathered round him'.A record of the publication of Savige's biography.Newspaper article about the release of Stan Savige's biography.Handwritten on top 'Sun 10/10/1959'gillies, aaron beattie -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Biography of the Late Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 1956
Minutes of a meeting in 1956 to discuss the writing and publication of a book about the life of Legatee Stan Savige. There were prominent men present as well as Legatees. It was chaired by Colonel Alan Spowers. Also in attendance was the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Frank Selleck. The suggested author was John Hetherington, who was prepared to undertake the task for a fee of 1000 pounds. An indication of the high regard Stan Savige was held that a book was to be written about him.White foolscap paper of minutes of a meeting to discuss writing a biography about Stan Saviage.Handwritten in black texta 'Frank Meldrum, E Brierley, R Irving.stan savige, biography, savige book -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 2006
Legatee Rogers collected information about Stan Savige after attending an unveiling of a statue of Savige and this print out was additional information about him including photos. The source is not known. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige, founder of Legacy.Photocopy x 1 page of a document about Stan Savige.stan savige, biography -
Unions Ballarat
Alfred Deakin: A biography (Vol 2), La Nauze, J.A, 1965
Alfred Deakin was one of the founding fathers of Federation and was Prime Minister of Australia over the periods 1903-1904, 1905-1908 and 1909-1910. He was the federal member for Ballaarat from 1901-1913 and was attorney general in the Barton government. He also served in the State of Victoria parliament. In his second term, Deakin's government passed the Census and Statistics Act 1905, Papua Act 1905, Representation Act 1905 and Copyright Act 1905. The book is based on Deakin's private papers, writings, private and official materials. This is volume two of a two volume set. Index: 15. Australian Correspondent 16. Three Elevens 17. "A Notice to Quit"? 18. "Nation Building", 1905-1908 19. New Hebrides 20. New Guinea and Hubert Murray 21. Empire 22. London, 1907 23. The Defence of Australia 24. Fusion, 1909 25. "Harvest" and Defeat 26. "Mercy of Release" 27. "A Shadow in a Dream" 28. "Content and more than Content" Appendices: I. Victorian Ministries, 1877-1900 II. Commonwealth Ministries, 1901-1914Biographical interest. Relevance to history of Ballarat and Australia.Hardcover - book; 348 pages. Cover dust jacket: black and white lettering; faded. Cover without dust jacket: green cloth; gold lettering.The book is stamped "The private library of Rex Testro" on title page and on the page following the index.btlc, ballarat trades hall, unions ballarat, deakin, alfred, federation, prime ministers - australia - alfred deakin, biography, politics, members of parliament