Colour slide of legatees unloading wood in Melbourne, a young man is helping. He is carrying a log down the side of a terraced house while the widow is on her verandah with two children. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering 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.Colour slide of a young man carrying wood past a widow and child on their verandah in Melbourne during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'Local helpers' and '25' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, semi trailers, wood

Colour slide of a legatee delivering wood to a widow in Melbourne. He is met by a widow in apron at the rear of the property judging by the corrugated iron fence. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering 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.Colour slide of a legatee in overalls delivering wood at the rear of a property, where a widow is waiting, in Melbourne during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'Grateful smiles' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, wood

Slide photograph of ladies preparing costumes in Legacy House in the 1950s or 1960s. There is a sewing machine in the background. The lady in centre back is Miss Enez Domec Carre who ran the girls classes for many years. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Costumes for the Annual Demonstration were extremely elaborate and were often reused in different years. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club, senior girls, and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of the the work done for the Annual Demonstration.Colour slide of costume preparations at Legacy House in a navy blue Hanimount cardboard mount.annual demonstration, costumes

Colour slides of an annual dinner in the 1960s. The slide shows groups of legatees during the evening, the venue is not known. It is possible it was the induction of the new president. The Melbourne Legacy President's chair is seen at the high table. Or it may be the annual conference of Legacy Clubs. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of an annual dinner held for Legatees in the 1960s.Colour slide x 2 of legatees at a black tie dinner in white cardboard mount.Imprinted 'Made in Australia' in black ink.legatee function, legatees

A document that outlines the contribution Frank Doolan made to Legacy. It has some references to the history of Melbourne Legacy and Frank's influence in inspiring Legacy to look after the 'missus and the kids'. Also has some insights in the type of man Stan Savige was.Research that was pulled together from items in the archive about a long serving Legatee.Document x 3 A4 pages about Legatee Frank Doolanfrank doolan, history, stan savige

A programme for the Legacy Centenary Commemoration Ceremony held at the Shrine of Remembrance at the end of the Torch Relay. The service was attended by His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and his wife, her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley. Legacy was founded in Melbourne in 1923, so Melbourne hosted the final leg of the Torch Relay that began in Pozieres, France in April 2023.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.Colour A5 programme for Centenary ceremony at the Shrine on Friday 13 October 2023.centenary, shrine, relay

A programme for the Melbourne Legacy Centenary lunch held at Legacy House to commemorate Foundation Day. Guests included Legatee Eric Easterbrook from Legacy Australia. There was also a procession of past presidents.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.White A5 card with blue printing with order of speakers at the Centenary of Legacy Foundation Day lunch on 26 September 2023.centenary, foundation day

A flag for torch bearers of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay. Legacy was founded in Melbourne in 1923, so Melbourne hosted the final leg of the Torch Relay that began in Pozieres, France in April 2023.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.White flag with coloured print made for the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay on a black plastic pole.Printed on the flag 'Thank you for carrying the torch'.centenary, relay

A copy of a document from the United Service Lodge 330 about Graeme Standish. It was prepared and presented by Mike Womack at an event on 14 August 2023. It gives a good outline of the service of Legatee Standish in both his 35 year military career and post career achievements.A record of the service of a former President.White A4 printout out of the achievements of Legatee Graeme Standish.past presidents, graeme standish

Three priests that attended the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. The lectern was covered in the yellow Legacy flag. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 5 of priests at a Legacy ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 1,10a, 12a, 13a, 14a.75th anniversary, shrine

Photos of a band that attended the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. It marched in front of the special 75th Anniversary banner and Legatees. Then played during the service. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 2 of a band at the Legacy ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 3a and 24a.75th anniversary, shrine, bands

Photos of the official party that attended the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. Including Legacy President T. G. Butcher and the Governor of Victoria, Sir James Gobbo, and their wives. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 3 of the official party at the Legacy ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 20a and 18a.75th anniversary, shrine, governor of victoria, tom butcher

Photo Legatee Geoff Swan and a priest at the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo Legatee Geoff Swan and a priest at the Legacy ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 16a.75th anniversary, shrine, geoff swan

Photos of the official party that attended the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998 placing a wreath on the Cenotaph. Including Legacy President T. G. Butcher and the Governor of Victoria, Sir James Gobbo. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo the Governor laying a wreath at the Cenotaph during the Legacy ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 41 and 45.75th anniversary, shrine, governor of victoria, tom butcher

Photos of legatees marching to the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. Also some legatees seated during the service. Also waiting for the Governor to arrive. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 2 of Legatees marching to the Shrine and x 2 during the event for the Legacy 75th Anniversary ceremony.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 7a and 8a.75th anniversary, shrine, graham riches

Photos during the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. One is of the Eternal Flame, another the Legacy flag, also a flypast of RAAF planes and 4 ADF personnel. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 4 during the event for the Legacy 75th Anniversary ceremony.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 2a, 33a, 19 and 33.75th anniversary, shrine, flypast, planes

A programme for the Legacy Widows' Service of Remembrance held at the Shrine of Remembrance. It is an annual service held for the Widows prior to a lunch. In 2023 the lunch was at the Pullman Hotel in Albert Park.A record of the service provided close to Remembrance Day for the Widows.Colour A5 programme for Widows Remembrance service at the Shrine on Sunday 5 November 2023.centenary, shrine, widows

A calendar produced for the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay presented by Defence Health. The relay began in Pozieres, France in April and ended in Melbourne in October. It visited each Legacy Club, often there was a community day to accompany the Torch visit.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.Colour A4 spiral bound calendar for 2023 showing significant dates for the Torch Relay.centenary, relay, 100th anniversary

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities and outings. A trip to the snow was organised many times over the years. Here a group of junior legatees enjoy themselves on skis in the snow. It was a nordic skiing weekend at Lake Mountain outside Marysville in August 1987. It was used in the Annual Report the photo and identified three Junior Legatees: Jim Fraser, Kim Langlake and Andrew McCurry.A record of a Legacy providing amazing experiences for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.Colour photo of 3 Junior Legatees skiing in 1987.On reverse in blue pen 'Youth Leaders (L-R) Jim Fraser, Kim Langlake and Andrew McCurry at nordic ski weekend - Lake Mountain, August 1987'junior legatee outing, skiing, lake mountain

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities and outings. A trip to the snow was organised many times over the years. Here a group of junior legatees enjoy themselves on skis in the snow. It was a nordic skiing weekend at Lake Mountain outside Marysville in August 1987. It was used in the Annual Report the photo and identified three Junior Legatees: Jim Fraser, Kim Langlake and Andrew McCurry.A record of a Legacy providing amazing experiences for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.Colour photo of Junior Legatees skiing in 1987.junior legatee outing, skiing, lake mountain

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities and outings. This was a horse riding trip that might have been part of a camp. The photo is dated 30 October 1993.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo of a Junior Legatee on a horse in 1993.junior legatee outing, horses, horse riding

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities and outings. The photos are of junior legatees kayaking on a river. It was possibly part of a camp. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 3 of Junior Legatees kayaking.junior legatee outing, kayaking, kayaks

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos are of junior legatees kayaking on a river. It was possibly part of a camp. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 4 of Junior Legatees kayaking on a river and returning the kayaks to a shed.junior legatee outing, kayaking, kayaks

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show a girl patting a kangaroo outside a building that appears in some kayaking photos. It was possibly part of a camp. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 2 of a girl patting a kangaroo.Printed on the back 'No.3 and No.4' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, kangaroos

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show boys playing games at a table. Appears to be part of the same camp as the girl with the kangaroo (03097) and the kayaking photos (03095 and 03096). The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 2 of boys at a camp, one of a boy playing Uno and a boy playing Trivial Pursuit.Printed on the back 'No.25 and No.27' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, card games

Legacy have many programs to send junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photo shows a Legacy flag flying at a camp. Appears to be part of the same camp as the girl with the kangaroo and the kayaking photos, as they were stored together and printed on same photo paper. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo of a gold Legacy Flag at a camp.Printed on the back 'No.23' which is the image number.junior legatee outing, card games

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photo shows Meiling trying archery at a camp. There are photos of several junior legatees attempting archery rom the same event. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo of Meiling trying archery at a camp.Printed on the back 'No.13' which is the image number.junior legatee outing, archery

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show a girl trying archery at a camp, one photo has Meiling beside the girl. There are photos of several junior legatees attempting archery from the same event (items 03101 to 03105). There are photos of the same children trying abseiling. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 4 of a girl trying archery at a camp.Printed on the back 'No. 9, No.10, No.11, No.20' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, archery

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photo show a junior legatee trying archery at a camp. There are photos of several junior legatees attempting archery from the same event (items 03101 to 03106). There are photos of the same children trying abseiling. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 2 of a junior legatee trying archery at a camp.Printed on the back 'No. 14 and No. 15' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, archery

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photo shows a junior legatee trying archery at a camp. There are photos of several junior legatees attempting archery from the same event (items 03101 to 03106). There are photos of the same children trying abseiling. The date is not known though it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo of a junior legatee or instructor trying archery at a camp.Printed on the back 'No. 8' which is the image number.junior legatee outing, archery