A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos are the same event as black and white photos and a proof sheet 911202A and 011202B (01335). One photo show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widows attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Also Sgt. Mike Hawkins who had performed 19 times for Legacy. One photo includes Legatee Salty Saltmarsh who was the coordinator of events for widows. Another shows Legatee Eddie Jowett dancing with a widow in a white outfit. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, answer, raaf central band

A special luncheon was held for World War I widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached French waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Seated with the widows is President Geoff Swan who was president in 1992. Also Sir Weary Dunlop attended. Another photo shows a film crew from SBS recording the event. Legatee Lucky Luscombe is seen serving bowls of food. Also President Swan presenting flowers to Audrey the lady who ran the kitchen. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 11 of a World War 1 widows lunch.widows, function

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II on a state visit to Melbourne in February 1963 receiving flowers from Christine Kelson, a junior legatee. An article in the Legacy's Weekly Bulletin on 26 February mentions the details. Christine was 14 years old and daughter of the late Signaller Arthur Kelson who served with the 9th division in Middle East and who was taken prisoner in North Africa and made a POW in Italy and Germany. Her mother Mrs Dorothy Kelson, served with the AMWAS. Christine and her younger brother Robert, aged 9, both attended Legacy's Physical and Recreational Training classes.A record of a junior legatee being chosen to present flowers to the Queen.Black and white photo of the Queen receiving flowers.Stamped Copyright of The Age in blue ink.royal visit, junior legatee, queen elizabeth

Photograph of President John Sullivan presenting flowers to Mrs Ruth Ellis for her 89th birthday. Also another photo of her involved with a preparing newsletters for posting with other widows. The yellow paper label says: "Legacy widow, Mrs Ruth Ellis, would not let the fact the it was her 89th birthday interfere with her 'work' at Legacy House. For the past 14 years Ruth has faithfully helped prepare the fortnightly bulletin ready for posting. But Legatee President John Sullivan, did not let her escape without presenting a beautiful bouquet of flowers on behalf of his fellow legatees and staff at Melbourne Legacy." It was with a group of photos from 1990/91 in a folio with paper labels.A record of a widow being appreciated for her volunteer work at Legacy and reaching 89 years of age.Colour photo x 2 of the 89th birthday of Mrs Ruth Ellis.Yellow paper label describing her 89th birthday in black type.widows, birthday, widows club

Legacy House provides widows with a venue for many events, activities and social gatherings. For many years this included a monthly concert and singalong. One photo shows Legatee Eddie Jowett presenting the singer with a bouquet of flowers. A record of a prominent Australian being guest at a Widows' Club event.Photo x 3 of a monthly concert for widows at Legacy House.widows, concert, activities

Photos of a Legacy Conference in 1998 which was the 75th Anniversary year. The photos show a military band on stage at the Victorian Art Centre and speeches being made in front of a large audience. Also a choir and a lady in the official party receiving a bunch of flowers. A record of an event for the 75th Anniversary in 1998. Colour photo x 6 of the Legacy Conference Opening at Victorian Arts Centre in 1998.Printing on the back "75th anniversary, conference

A function in Legacy's golden jubilee year 1973 attended the Governor of Victoria Sir Rohan Delacombe and his wife, they are with President Geoff Handbury and his wife, Helen and another couple. Also a photograph of two Junior Legacy performers in costumes presenting flowers to Lady Delacombe at the same event so it is possibly a Legacy Demonstration.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration being attended by the Governor of Victoria and his wife.Black and white photo x 2 of the Governor and his wife with Legacy President and others at a function.Stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge / Photo: Michael Cheshire" in try ink.legacy demonstration, governor of victoria, golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, geoff handbury, rohan delacombe

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students with flowers attending the service at the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony

John Robinson (1897-1947) married Mary Maloney (1893-1978) in 1927. John was a bank teller and when he died in Ballarat he was described as a bank manager.Black and white photographs (2) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard and cement sheet, brick flower box under front window. 2 chimneys, tiled roof,canopy over door at side, striped sun blind with scallops over window. On back of photo: 'Mr. Robinson, 44 Honeysuckle Street, £1100 sewered'Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, stamped on back in rectangle ''t.c. watts and son/auctioneer/estate agents/253 mitchell street/bendigo'' stamped on back in circle ''royal historical society of victoria, bendigo branch''

CROWD SCENE BACK TO CLUNES 1920. NOVEMBER 13TH. 1920 NAMES OF PEOPLE IN THE PHOTOGRAPH HAND PRINTED IN INK, PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN ON VACANT BLOCK (COLLINS PLACE) IN FRASER STREET, .1 REPRODUCTION BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CROWD TAKEN DURING BACK TO CLUNES 1920. TAKEN ON VACANT BLOCK [ COLLINS PLACE] IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES .2 ORIGINAL BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CROWD TAKEN DURING BACK TO CLUNES 1920. TAKEN ON VACANT BLOCK [ COLLINS PLACE] IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES.1 On Front; Handwritten in black ink, Back to Clunes 1920, J F Weickhardt, Phil Rowe, J Strangard, J Flower On Reverse; stamped in faded black in Shire of Talbot & Clunes .2 On Front; 3RD. ROW ELIZABETH NIGHTINGALE 2ND. MIDDLE LAURA VEALE Stamped with Rialto Ballarat On Reverse; Handwritten in black ink "Back to Clunes Nov 13th to 20th 1920photographs, events and celebrations, back to clunes

Catalogue card reads, 'Youth Ball - 1956. Debutantes at Youth Ball, October 23rd, 1956'. Written on back of photograph, 'Back row: Left to right: Loosje van Winkle, Helen Ingram, Maureen Street, Shirley Cassidy, Winsome McNamara, Helen Hamilton, Coral Skurrie, Joan Ingram, Lynette Rackham. Flower Girl - Patricia G?????, Page, Graham Sinclair. Front Row, Left to Right" Elizabeth Sumner, Judith Morris, Virginia Jones, Janet Phillips, Margaret Rick, Lezlie Sumner, Margaret Lockey'.

Part of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionCut crystal bowl, star pattern on base, leaves and flowers on sides, scalloped edge at top. Manufacturer's sticker on side of bowl: Bohemian / Hand / Cut / Crystal / Made in Czeckoslovakia. trophy, kyneton fire brigade, country fire authority, fire brigade demonstrations

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour painting of male and female hands clasped within a garland of roses and blue flowers. "A Happy Christmas" at top left corner. A 2-line poem below. To Miss Shatford (no address given) from Gwen Dated 1907 & 1908 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Some names associated with the photograph are written on the back as follows: Jack, Vince and Thelma Hayes, Edmund Hayes, Catherine Theresa Hayes (nee Carty) in front of fence.Framed black and white photograph of people in front of the Buninyong Racing Club Grandstand. There is a picket fence at the front of the scene. The frame has a flower-patterned edge. Some names associated with the photograph are written on the back as follows: Jack, Vince and Thelma Hayes, Edmund Hayes, Catherine Theresa Hayes (nee Carty) in front of fence.horse racing, buninyong, hayes family

Book includes a Bookplate which reads: State School 978; F. M. Bradhurst, Head Teacher. Special Prize, 3rd Class. Presented to Rosalinda Heard, By the Board of Advice etc. The school was Smythesdale High School.Hard cover book with red book cloth cover, floral design with flowers and a butterfly. Title and author on the cover.jerusalem, religion, christianity, state schools, education, smythesdale

Sample of wallpaper from the "west wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Flora design with red and yellow flowers wallpaper, horticultural hall

Hand painted faience pedestal depicting flowers Floral markings painted with green, olive, white, blue and yellow glaze. historic object, former royal mint

Charles John Glover (1881-1965) began his career driving a cordial cart for Mr Phillips. By 1906 he was operating in a partnership with Charles Runting as soft drink manufacturers in Chapel Street. This partnership was dissolved in 1907 and Glover continued alone.Glass bottle. Brown with black edges label: compound cordial at the top, and in pencil 15-20 yo old. underneath in an oval the trademark symbol of two bulls a coat of arms, a crown and a flag. The main part of the label has a flower symbol and the words ''flavored peppermint approx 26 ozs.'' diagonally across. Manufactured by Chas Glover Bendigo, phone 343. The bottle is full, cork in position with wax cover.bendigo, business, chas glover

Postcard Album of Blanche Sly. Postcards stored in Folder 81 (49 postcards). 1403.1 - 1403.28 Grey linen look cover with picture of a small sailing boat pasted centre front pf cover. Partly torn sticker on lower LH corner. Blanche Victoria SLY Born: 11 Oct 1890, daughter of William and Hannah Sly Address: 1913; Loddon Vale Address: 1980; 100 Barnard Street Bendigo Died: Bendigo 12 June 1982, buried Bendigo G3 William Sly: Born: 1856 at Smythesdale, Victoria Married in Victoria in 1887; Hannah Theilman Died: Bendigo 1937, buried Bendigo G1 Hannah Sly Nee Theilman Born: 1866 Married in Victoria in 1887; William Sly Died: Bendigo 1948, buried Bendigo G3 See additional Research .Postcard Album of Blanche Sly containing 49 postcards. See 1403 Colourful embroidery on silk of a vase of flowers, a red, white and blue shield and curtain. "Good Luck" embroidered in pink. In cardboard frame.Addressee - Dear Blanche Sender - Mannie Dated 9/9/16 somewhere abroadpostcard, collector, blanche sly

Postcard Album of Blanche Sly. Postcards stored in Folder 81 (49 postcards). 1403.1 - 1403.28 Grey linen look cover with picture of a small sailing boat pasted centre front pf cover. Partly torn sticker on lower LH corner. Blanche Victoria SLY Born: 11 Oct 1890, daughter of William and Hannah Sly Address: 1913; Loddon Vale Address: 1980; 100 Barnard Street Bendigo Died: Bendigo 12 June 1982, buried Bendigo G3 William Sly: Born: 1856 at Smythesdale, Victoria Married in Victoria in 1887; Hannah Theilman Died: Bendigo 1937, buried Bendigo G1 Hannah Sly Nee Theilman Born: 1866 Married in Victoria in 1887; William Sly Died: Bendigo 1948, buried Bendigo G3 See additional Research .Postcard Album of Blanche Sly containing 49 postcards. See 1403 Coloured picture of a lake in a heart shaped frame surrounded by 3 white flowers and a brown bow. 'Souvenir d ' printed beneath. . Addressee - Dear Blanche Sender - Mannie dated 3rd July Francepostcard, collector, blanche sly

Postcard Album of Blanche Sly. Postcards stored in Folder 81 (49 postcards). 1403.1 - 1403.28 Grey linen look cover with picture of a small sailing boat pasted centre front pf cover. Partly torn sticker on lower LH corner. Blanche Victoria SLY Born: 11 Oct 1890, daughter of William and Hannah Sly Address: 1913; Loddon Vale Address: 1980; 100 Barnard Street Bendigo Died: Bendigo 12 June 1982, buried Bendigo G3 William Sly: Born: 1856 at Smythesdale, Victoria Married in Victoria in 1887; Hannah Theilman Died: Bendigo 1937, buried Bendigo G1 Hannah Sly Nee Theilman Born: 1866 Married in Victoria in 1887; William Sly Died: Bendigo 1948, buried Bendigo G3 See additional Research .Postcard Album of Blanche Sly containing 49 postcards. See 1403 Colourful embroidery on silk of flowers and foliage in a cardboard frame. Made in France .Addressee - Miss Blanche Sly, Loddon Vale, Victoria, Australia Sender - Pte S Olgaiti Not dated or stampedpostcard, collector, blanche sly

Found in attic of Hardware store at No. 1 Barkly Avenue, Richmond. This store was the original home of the Turner Tools Company (later Stanley Tools Co). The Company moved to Swan Street Richmond before they moved to Nunawading. (Information Courtesy of Graham Plaw of the Hand Tools Preservation Society). Inscription from postcards written by Joseph Tracey to his wife Jessie and daughter Ruby, 9 Barclay Street, Richmond. Joseph's number was 2891, 38th battalion, 6th reinforcements. Joseph embarked from Melbourne Victoria on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16th December 1916 and returned to Australia 10 April 1919WWIWooden framed picture with eight souvenir postcards and one handkerchief from France 1919, mounted on wood veneer. Handkerchief with 1919 and pink flowers on top. Army photo of 17 soldiers. All postcards are embroidered and the handkerchief with lace edging a Souvenir de France: 1919.On the flower- Rose Day in London 13/7/17 Post card inscriptions: -Wednesday 11/4/17. Well Dear I did reseve your loving letter yesterday and I was pleas to heare that you was out of the Hospitle agan and I hope you keep well right now and Dear I hope you don't afto go in to the Hospitle agan Well Dear dont you voat for Conscription voat NO as the game is not fare. To My Loving Wife from your Loving Husbiun Lark Hill Camp -Just a small Card from a land so fare away amuce the snow and strangers in the lovey place they ? London I remain your loving husbuin Sutton Mandeville Camp To my Dear Wife From your lovening Husbuin Abroad -Just a small card from a Place far away and so cold and quite I wish I was near you agan and let it be sun I send this from Lark Hill Camp To My Dear Daughter From Dear Dader -To My Dear Little Ruby I am sending this card to you with my best love to you and lots of kiss for you Dear and hope you are a good Girl for Mother from your Dear Father in a place so far away. The best of love to you and hope you are well as it leave me in the best of Halth. Sent from Camp at Wind mill Hill on the Planys Vilies Tudgershall. Miss Ruby Tracey No. 9 Barkley Avenue E Richmond Melb Vic Australin -From Dear Dadey Just a token my Dear Daughter From your farther across the sea and smetimes I that I hear your laughter Blown right across the Water. From Sutton Mandeville No. 4 Trayind Camp To Miss R Tracey No 9 Barkley Avenue Richmond Australian -My Darling Wife Just a small card from your loving Boy and Hoping you Will be please with it I did get this at the camp we just came to the name of it is Sutton Mandeville and it was snowing a little. Mrs J Tracey No 9 Barkley Avenue Richmond Aust Vict Aust military history, army

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Typed under photograph: The Water Lily Pond. Mr Hill's flower farm, Mt Dandenong Rd. Later Howship's. In area around Howship Street. Written on back of one image: 'Australasian' 29/3/05. John Hill's flower farm, Mt Dandenong Rd. Later Howship's flower farm subdivided, name retained in street name. Pool was part of Sandy Gully Creek 1905.water lillies, flower farming

Framed oil painting titled: "Natures Bounty" painted by Joanna Miles. Features still life of fruit, vase of flowers, ceramic bottle and dish on cloth covered table. Decorative gold painted wood frame. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69.

To recognise the achievements of those who undertook and completed a transcription course, this certificate was awarded to "a duly qualified Braille writer and competent to transcribe Books for the Blind", by the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution. These volunteers were involved in the expansion of the library as they created Braille from the print version of texts. 20/10/1917 - Elizabeth Harris. Signed by the President Thomas Anderson Stuart illegible date (1921-1932) - Mollie Turner. Signed by the President Sir Alfred Meeks.Cream page attached to cardboard with col. illustrationsFrame with garden decorations around writing, and a white flower/waratah/blue bird/Braille board sits amongst wattle in various corners. A B/W image of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institute building in William Street sits above the main text, whilst two women reading or using Braille and a building labelled 'Library for the Blind' sit to the left and right of the frame.sydney industrial blind institution, mollie turner, elizabeth harris

Postcard Album of Alice Absalom. Red book with painted red and blue flowers surrounding a stylized letter "P". on front cover. 13 postcards. 22 pages. 1408.1 - 1408.13. Inscribed inside front cover "From Mother. To Alice Wishing you many happy returns of the day. 1907". Alice Ann ABSALOM Born: Eaglehawk 1889; daughter of Ferdinand Henry Absalom & Sarah Ann Borseri Married: In Victoria in 1912, James Ernest Watson Lived: In 1912, Lester Street Eaglehawk; In 1963, Marong Died: Bendigo 8 February 1966 Buried: Eaglehawk Cemetery Postcards stored in Folder 87postcard, album