A special luncheon was held for World War I widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Legatees include L/- Lucky Luscombe and L/- George Woodward as waiters and L/- Salty Saltmarsh making a speech. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. The note with these photos says it was 1996. And the widow featured in Answer article in October 1996 is in these photos wearing the knitted beret. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled. The article in the Answer in October 1996 shows the event is a great photo of widow Beatrice Gay.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 5 of a World War I widows' luncheon in 1996 and an article from the Answer in October 1996.widows, function, answer

From page following title page: "2/2 Pioneer Battalion History. To the memory of All Ranks of the 2/2 Pioneer Battalion who were killed or died, as free men or prisoners during the Second World War" Refer Cat No 4072.2P, John Donald (Jock) VX19003, POW twice. Hard cover, cardboard, buckram, dark red colour, gold print on spine. 228 pages, cut plain white. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps. Front & back fly leaf & end papers illustrated, grey & white drawing of a scene with trees & soldiers in action. book, 2/2nd, pioneer

This is the story of how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1. It is a story of great loss, pain and struggle, but also a community that came together to provide strength and support to each other in dark and uncertain times.This is the story of how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1. It is a story of great loss, pain and struggle, but also a community that came together to provide strength and support to each other in dark and uncertain times.australian army, australain imperial force, world war 1914-1918 casualties, world war 1914-1918 recruiting enlistments etc, world war 1914-1918 participation, world war 1914-1918 social aspects, world war 1914-1918 biography

Local Newspaper Dated 1 /12/1941 Reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19Events of World War 2 dated 1/12/1941Local Newspaper reporting on Events Of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19 Dated 1/12/1941Cruiser Sydney Missing - Feared Lost With All 645 Hands - Our Day Of Sorrowworld war 2. local newspaper reporting on events - special - my war part 19

Local Newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Reporting on Events of World War 2Local Newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Reporting on Events of World War 2Local Newspaper Dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - reporting on Events of World War 2Rome Silent On Dudce's Fate - Crash Of A Dictatorrome silent on dudce's fate - crash of a dictator, war war 2, local newspaper dated 27/7/1943

Local Newspaper dated 4/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events = Special - My War Part 45Local Newspaper dated 4/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events = Special - My War Part 45Local Newspaper dated 4/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events = Special - My War Part 45 Into Belgium : hearing Riech - The Great Marianas Turkey Shootinto belgium : hearing riech - the great marianas turkey shoot, world war 2, newspaper

Biographical note: Fred Holt (1914-1993), a son of Edmund and Ruby Holt, joined the Bank of Australasia (now ANZ) as a clerk in 1933. His banking career was interrupted at age 26, in 1941 when he volunteered for services in the Royal Australian Navy. Fred Holt grew up in Surrey Hills; brother of Alan Holt. At the time of enlistment he was living with his parents at 9 beatrice Avenue, Surrey Hills. He married Euphemia Craig in 1945. This is a personal account of Lieutenant Frederick Sutton Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a member of the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. He served on HMS Terpsichore. He was mentioned in dispatches for skill, determination and bravery in anti-U-boat operations whilst serving with HMS Troubridge, Terpsichore and Vetch. (REF: Commonwealth Gazette 13/3/1945). A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a volunteer in the Royal Australian Navy.Title page: signed Fred Holt(mr) fred s holt, great britain, royal naval, world war, 1939-1945, royal australian navy, navies, armed forces, returned servicepeople, frederick sutton holt, hms terpsichore

World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin

A short article about Sister Gwladys Parker Field and her service in World War 1. In the post-war period ,she was Matron of the Macleod Repatriation Sanatorium.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, gwladys parker field

A short article about Edward Rae Cordner and his service in World War 1. Edward Rae Cordner was a local doctor who lived in Greensborough post-war.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, edward rae cordner

A short article about Nurse Ivy Vera Delany and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ivy vera delany

A short article about Nurse Catherine McGileray Munro and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, catherine mcgileray munro

A short article about Nurse Mary Eveline Nicholson and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, mary eveline nicholson

Local Newspaper dated 5/6/1943 reporting n World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper dated 5/6/1943 reporting n World War 2 Events Local Newspaper Dated 5/6/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events Allies Drive Through Rome - The Heroes of Shaggy Ridgeworld war 2, allies drive through rome - the heroes of shaggy ridge

A short article about Harold Turner and his service in World War 1. Harold Turner lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold turner

Snapshot of battles during WWII with photos and factsFactual look at the start and progression of World War II

A short article about Walter Thomas West and his service in World War 1. Walter West worked in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter thomas west

A short article about Albert Cecil Whitlocke and his service in World War 1. Albert Whitlocke lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, albert cecil whitlocke

A short article about Jasper Lewis Bolton and his service in World War 1. At the time of Jasper Lewis Bolton's enlistment, he was living in Hamilton, Victoria. He moved to Briar Hill in the inter-war years.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, jasper lewis bolton

A short article about Benjamin Alfred Starling and his service in World War 1. Ben Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, benjamin alfred starling

A short article about Walter David Starling and his service in World War 1. Walter Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter david starling

A short article about Frederick George Starling and his service in World War 1. Fred Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick starling

A short article about Alfred Gee and his service in World War 1. Alf Gee was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred gee

A short article about James Harold Beale and his service in World War 1. James Harold Beale was born in Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james harold beale

A short article about Reginald Emerson Sims and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in Greensborough2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, reginald emerson sims

A short article about James Davey and his service in World War 1. At the time of James Davey's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough 2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james davey

Local Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 Events - Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerVictory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerLocal Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 - Special _ My War Part 30 Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and Hitlerworld war 2, my war 2, local newspaper dated 1/9/1942

A short article about Victor Preston Coe and his service in World War 1. Victor Preston Coe was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor preston coe

A short article about Eric Carl Garlick and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working as a farmhand in Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, eric carl garlick