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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, MOUNTED, c.1920 post WWI
... is the Governor General wearing suit, bowler hat, walking stick. Photo..., jackets, Sam Brown's, leggings & boots. In centre is the Governor ...Black & white photo of a group of Officers in full uniform, peaked caps, jackets, Sam Brown's, leggings & boots. In centre is the Governor General wearing suit, bowler hat, walking stick. Photo taken in front of a wooden building with a double door & light overhead. Photo mounted on grey cardboard with fawn back.Back of photo: Officer's names in pencil Bottom RHS front of backboard in gold: Phone 4397 'DARGE' 175 Collins Street Melbournephotography-photographs, military history-army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INAUGURATION CERTIFICATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, 1901
... the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. Markings - Commonwealth... the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. Markings - Commonwealth ...Municipal Association of Victoria Certificate for the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia. Printed on paper in colour by Sands & McDougall. Signed by the Mayor & Councillors and reads 'The addresses presented by the municipalities of Victoria to His Royal Highness the Duke of York and to His Excellency the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. Markings - Commonwealth Proclamation Day, 1st January 1901cottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: LETTER TO PETER ELLIS
... Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary of the Order... from Stephen Brady Official Secretary to the Governor-General ...Letter written to Peter Ellis from Stephen Brady Official Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary of the Order of Australia. Dated 12 December 2011. Honours-in-Confidence. Mr Peter Nicolaus Ellis 3 Flora Lane Flora Hill Vic 3550. Dear Mr Ellis I wrote to you recently advising you that you were being considered for an award within the Order of Australia. It is now my pleasure to inform you that your award of the Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division has been approved by the Governor-General in her capacity as Chancellor of the Order of Australia. The Governor General has asked me to extend her congratulations to you. As indicated in my previous letter, your award will be announced in the media and published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on Thursday 26 January 2012. I ask that you treat this manner as strictly confidential until the date of publication. From that date you will be entitled to use the initials 'OAM' after your name. Embargoed copies of the Gazette and biographical notes on recipients of awards will be issued to media outlets a few days prior to announcement, and you may be approached by members of the media for an interview at this time. If you agree to be interviewed, it is quite in order for you to discuss your award with media representatives. Media are aware that they must not under any circumstances publish or announce details until the appointed time. In due course you will be invited to attend an Investiture ceremony at which you will be presented with the insignia of your award. Once a date has been finalised you will be contacted by the Government House in your state or Territory. It is expected this will be in April or May next year. May I add my own congratulations to those of the Governor-General on your award. Yours sincerely Stephen Brady Official Secretary to the Governor-General and Secretary of the Order of Australia. Government House Canberra, ACT 2600 Australia telephone (02) 6283 3533 Facsimile (02) 62833620 Email [email protected] Honours-in-confidenceperson, individual, peter ellis oam -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, 2020
... ) presented the Royal Commission’s report to the Governor‑General... the Royal Commission’s report to the Governor‑General on Wednesday ...Two volume report into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, including a volume of attachments. This report is also known as the Bushfires Royal Commision. non-fictionroyal commission, natural disaster, bushfire, mark binskin, natural hazards, australian defence force, aerial, aircraft, evacuation planning, emergency information, abc, air quality, health, wildlife, heritage, indigenous land management, bushfire hazard reduction, fuel management, volunteers, disaster recovery, blue shield, dja dja wurrung clans aboriginal corporation, victorian farmers federation, black summer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD, ORDER OF AUSTRALIA, FRAMED 1995, C.1995
... Elizabeth the Second. Signed by: Bill Hayden - Governor General... Hayden - Governor General Signed ...Jack received his OAM on Australia day 1995 from the Honourable Richard McGarvie (refer Cat No 8045P) for his work as a volunteer with ex service personnel in the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, his Committee/Volunteer work with the Bendigo Sub Branch of the RSL.Wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, White certificate to John Kerr Barnes printed in red, blue / gold emblem with crown on top,stamp top LHS. This is a copy of the original.“To John Kerr Barnes, 26th Jan 1995. The Order of Australia. In the General Division. Given with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Signed by: Bill Hayden - Governor General Signed by: .................. Secretary of Order of Australia”brsl, smirsl, oam -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wicking shaking hands after receiving Australia Day honours by the Governor of Victoria, 26/01/1981
... his Member of the Order of Australia medal from the Governor... of the Order of Australia medal from the Governor General of Victoria ...Association for the Blind President John Wicking receives his Member of the Order of Australia medal from the Governor General of Victoria, Sir Henry Winneke.B/W photograph of John Wicking receiving his award at Government House (Victoria)john wicking, sir henry winneke, association for the blind -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HONOURED
... carnival, attended by Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven... is a ticket to the annual show carnival, attended by Governor-General ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Honoured: some distinguished guests visited Bendigo for the city's Agricultural Show in 1925. Above is a ticket to the annual show carnival, attended by Governor-General, Lord Stonehaven, and an invitation to the show's official dinner, attended by Minister for Commerce and Agriculture John McEwen. The clip is in a folder. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, First Australian Federal Cabinet, 1901
... , Prime Minister Edmund Barton, Governor-General Lord Tennyson... to right: Sir Wiliam Lyne, Prime Minister Edmund Barton, Governor ...Australia became a federation of States in 1901.Ten men of the first Australian Federal Cabinet Standing left to right: J.G. Drake, R.E. O'Connor, Sir P.O. Fysh, C.C. Kingston, Sir John Forrest. Seater left to right: Sir Wiliam Lyne, Prime Minister Edmund Barton, Governor-General Lord Tennyson. Alfred Deakin, Sir George Turner. j.g. drake, r.e. o'connor, sir p.o. fysh, c.c. kingston, sir john forrest., prime minister edmund barton, sir george turner., afred deakin, lord tennyson, william lyne -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Ceremonial Program Card, 6/6/1915
... Ground, Carlton on 6th June 1915. Presentation by Governor... Ground, Carlton on 6th June 1915. Presentation by Governor ...60th Battalion Presentation of Colours at the Recreation Ground, Carlton on 6th June 1915. Presentation by Governor-General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson.Presentation of Colours procedural program - Sunday, 6th June 191560 battalion colours, ronald munro ferguson, presentation of colours -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, McCarron, Bird & Co, Addresses to H.R.H Duke of Cornwall and York, 1901
... of Cornwall & York and His Excellency, Earl Hopetoun, the Governor..., the Governor General from the Shires of Victoria (includes Orbost ...This book was published by the Municipal Association of Victoria to commemorate the inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The addresses were made on the occasion of the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York's visit to Melbourne in May 1901. They were in the city for the opening of Federal Parliament which took place at the Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens on 9 May 1901. .This item is associated with the history of the Federation of Australia and is a useful research tool.Hard-covered book, red cloth, with gold impressed lettering, containing 118 pages of illustrated copies of addresses to HRH Duke of Cornwall & York and His Excellency, Earl Hopetoun, the Governor General from the Shires of Victoria (includes Orbost). The addresses are surrounded by elaborate borders containing native flowers, particularly wattle. There are alsos cenes of rural Victoria. Incised on front cover - Addresses to H.R.H. Duke of Cornwall & York and his Excellency the Gov. General, the Earl of Hopetoun from the Municipalities of Victoria.federation duke-of-cornwall speeches-addresses -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Opening of the 1870 Founders Hall, 1981, 28/03/1981
... Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia. .2... Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia. .2) Souvenir ...On 28 March 1981 the Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1870 Founders hall was opened. The hall was erected from the proceeds of the Centenary Appeal for a sum of approximately $800,000. The hall commemorates the initiative of the founders of the original Ballarat School of Mines and its "descendants", including Ballarat College of Advanced Education, as well as formal technical education in Australia. The hall was build to accommodate 670 persons in a theatre type seating and was intended for multiple purpose use by community groups as well as by the College. Construction of the hall commenced in 1978. It was opened approximately 110 years after the Ballarat School of Mines (26 October 1870) and 10 years after the opening of the Mt Helen Campus (31 October 1870)..1) White card with blue and brown ink relating to the opening of the 1870 Founders Hall by His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia. .2) Souvenir Programme and Entree to inaugural concert in the 1870 Founders Hall. .3) Invitation card to the opening of Founders Hall made out to Mr and Mrs Z.A. Plavinaballarat college of advanced education, founders theatre, founders hall, theatre, zelman cowen, m.b. john, e.j. barker, w.j.c. north, ian gordon, zig plavina, invitation, 1870 founders hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OFFICIAL INVITATION
... the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne... Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor ...An official invitation 'to meet Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady Gillett request the honour of the company of The Worshipful The Mayor & Mayoress of Bendigo at a Ball at the Town Hall on Monday 19th October, 1903 at 8.30 o'clock. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested, addressed to the Town Clerk. On receipt of acceptance, an Enter Card will be sent.'civic mementoes, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, invitation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; OFFICIAL INVITATION
... Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor... Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor ...A cream invitation with the words, 'To meet Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady Gillott request the honour of the company of Mr & Mrs. J.H. Curnow at a Ball at the Town Hall, on Monday 19th October, 1903 at 8.30 o'clock. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested addressed to the Town Clerk. On receipt of acceptance an Entrée Card will be sent.'event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, mayoral ball, dancing -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document
... Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Norfolk Island, Governor... Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Norfolk Island, Governor ...Poster - history of Australian flags. Covering histories of the following flags. New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Australian Aboriginal, Australian Red Ensign, Western Australia, Tasmania, Northern Territory, Norfolk Island, Governor General, Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Her Majesty's the Queen Personal Flag for Australia -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - INVITATION AND ENVELOPE
... . THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA AND H.R.H... OF GLOUCESTER, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA AND H.R.H. THE DUCKESS ...INVITATION FOR THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF CLUNES TO ATTEND A RECEPTION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY IN MELBOURNE, IN HONOUR OF H.R.H. THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA AND H.R.H. THE DUCKESS OF GLOUCESTER, ON 23RD FEBRUARY 1945..1 INVITATION TO THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF CLUNES .2 ENVELOPElocal history, document, invitations, events and celebrations -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 24 January 1988
... by the Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. Major Joshua... by the Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. Major Joshua ...Bicentenial celebrations at Corowa were attended by the Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. Major Joshua Gay was Officer Commanding " A " Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Collection of 4 colour photographs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles armoured vehicle display in Corowa Riverside Park following the Bicentenial Parade 24 January 1988. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, APPOINTMENT of an OFFICER
... to 1st Sept 1944. From the Governor General and signed on his... to 1st Sept 1944. From the Governor General and signed on his ...Formal certificate outlining Promotion of V.H. Evans, No 418655 RAAF to Officer Rank. Signed on 23 Oct 1945 but backdated to 1st Sept 1944. From the Governor General and signed on his behalf.Heavy white paper. Fold mark in middle and stamp imprint on bottom left corner. A little dirty around edges. Style of writing, form with gaps left for unique date (name & dates) to be filled in. Blank on other side.Note on side stating record entered in Register of Patents No.177 P.118 on 12th Feb 1946. Form has imprint of Official Commonwealth of Australia stamp in bottom left corner. Signature at bottom of form. An address noted in pencil on back.promotion, officer, raaf, ww2 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... guests included : Governor general Sir Ninian Stephen & Lady... guests included : Governor general Sir Ninian Stephen & Lady ...Collection of 5 colour photographs of saluting dais at Corowa for the Bicentenial Parade 24 January 1988. Official guests included : Governor general Sir Ninian Stephen & Lady Stephen, Lieutenant Colonel A. Powell, Colonel C. Brewer, Lieutenant Colonel J. Boyce, Colonel J.A. Neale. 8/13 VMR participated with Light Horse Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current vehicles. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - View of site on 28th November 1919, 1927
... when the first sod was turned by the Governor General Sir... was turned by the Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, now ...This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 3. View of site on 28th November 1919 when the first sod was turned by the Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, now Lord Hovar. The view is taken from the New South Wales end of the dam looking across the Murray to Victoria. The Murray flows from left to right.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume weir diagrams, hume plan details -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Opening of the Children's Library, Eltham War Memorial, 1961
... the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, Lieut-General Sir Edmund Herring... Memorial Trust to the Governor, Lieut-General Sir Edmund Herring... the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, Lieut-General Sir Edmund Herring ...Initially the Eltham War Memorial Trust had invited the Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, Lieut-General Sir Edmund Herring to perform the opening ceremony however he was not available. In his place, the third and final stage of the building of Eltham's war memorial, the children's library, was opened on Remembrance Day 1961 by Mr. W.R. Garrett, M.H.R.Contents: Letter (Carbon copy): Invitation from Eltham War Memorial Trust to the Governor, Lieut-General Sir Edmund Herring to open the Children's Library on Remembrance Day, 23 Aug 1961 Newspaper article (photocopy): Third unit of Eltham's memorial opened, Diamond Valley Local (poss),14 November 1961c. seear, children's library, cr. d.c. o'beirne, cr. docksey, cr. e.p. harmer, eltham war memorial, eltham war memorial trust, mrs. ada lyon, mrs. cairns officer, mrs. j.j. morrison, opening ceremony, remembrance day, shire president, w.r. garrett (mhr), cr e.p. harmer, governor of victoria, lieut-general sir edmund herring, w. neal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MENU FOR OFFICIAL DINNER LORD STONEHAVEN 1926
... of His Excellency Lord Stonehaven, Governor General of Australia... Excellency Lord Stonehaven, Governor General of Australia. Tendered ...Dinner menu bi-fold: cream colour, gold and red text. On front : 'City of Bendigo, Official Dinner in honor of the visit of His Excellency Lord Stonehaven, Governor General of Australia. Tendered by His Worship the Mayor, Councillor J.A. Michelsen on Thursday November 25th 1926 at 7.30 p.m. H.C. Ingleton, Town Clerk.' Inside: List of menu items and toast list. Favaloro's Caterers.Cambridge Press Printbendigo, council, dinner lord stonehaven -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Entree card, Presentation of War Service Certificates, 1921
... by the Governor-General on 15 May 1921 in memory of Private S. D. Young... of War Service Certificate by the Governor-General on 15 May 1921 ...Invitation to presentation of War Service Certificate by the Governor-General on 15 May 1921 in memory of Private S. D. Young. The certificates were given to, and in memory of, people who were living in St Kilda at the time they signed up to serve.Brown card printed on one side in blackTypewritten endorsement that the card is addressed to 'Private S.D. Young' and that his position is in Reserve 'B'city of st kilda, wwi recognition of service, st kilda mayoral function, private s. d. young -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Print, The order of wearing Australian Honours and Awards
... The Governor General of Australia has, at irregular...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara The Governor ...The Governor General of Australia has, at irregular intervals, notified for general information the positioning of the wearing of Australian Orders, Decorations and Medals in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. The Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards was last published in 2007, and replaced the previous list published in 2002.Prior to 2002, the lists were named the Australian Order of Precedence of Honours and Awards.[2] Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame showing the order of wearing the Honours and Awards The order of wearing the Honours and Awardshonours, awards, lara r.s.l. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
... of the memorial" by the Governor General.... of the memorial" by the Governor General. world war 1 war memorials shire ...Copy of newspaper article in glass display case at the base of the stairs on the Shire of Eltham War memorial tower at Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park. This is from "The Advertiser" 19 November 1926 page 3. A report on the "unveiling ceremony of the memorial" by the Governor General.Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, shire of eltham war memorial, display, newspaper article -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Presentation of War Service Certificates, 1921
... Notice in preparation for ceremony for the Governor-General... for ceremony for the Governor-General to present war service ...Notice in preparation for ceremony for the Governor-General to present war service certificates to nurses, sailors and soldiers who lived in St Kilda when they signed up for service. A form was provided with the notice, possibly seeking information about which recipients of the certificates will be attending.White paper, discoloured with age, printed in redwwi recognition of service -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Record of War Service for Victorian School teachers, The Education Department's Record of War Service 1914 - 1919, 1921
... Stanley Governor of Victoria, Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor... Stanley Governor of Victoria, Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor ...Foreward comments written September 1917 by Sir Arthur Stanley Governor of Victoria, Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, Governor General Australia and Frank Tate Director of Education 1st March 1921. These books were distributed to each state school in VictoriaHard cover book, 303 pages containing photographs of teachers who enlisted and served in WW1, along with the stories of those who fell and those who returned. List of honours and decorations, chapters on War Relief Organisation, Patriotic Guild and Fund donationsInside front page - presented to Bathumi School. Signed by Stradbroke. (Governor of Victoria 1920 to 1926 -
Unions Ballarat
The Whitlam government 1972-1975, Whitlam, Gough, 1985
... . The government was dismissed in 1975 by the governor general - this act... in 1975 by the governor general - this act was unprecedented ...History of the Whitlam government by Gough Whitlam. Highlights Whitlam's aspirations within a social justice and equality agenda and the frustrations that he faced. The Whitlam government came to power in 1972 after 23 years in opposition. The government was dismissed in 1975 by the governor general - this act was unprecedented.Relevant to the history of government and politics in Australia and especially the ALP.Hardcover book. Front cover: black background; caricature of Gough Whitlam; white lettering.Front cover: author's name and title. btlc, whitlam, gough, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, kerr, sir john, whitlam government - dismissal, alp, australian labour party, social change, social reform, social justice, government, politics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - HANDKERCHIEF
... . It was opened on the 13th November 1901 by the Governor General Lord.... It was opened on the 13th November 1901 by the Governor General Lord ...To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Bendigo the Jubilee Exhibition ran from November 1901 to May 1902. It was opened on the 13th November 1901 by the Governor General Lord Hopetoun. Also in attendance was the Prime Minister Edmund Barton. The exhibition was promoted as far away as London.Souvenir jubilee exhibition handkerchief. Cream fine linen with ''Jubilee Exhibition'' embroidered with blue cotton and ''Bendigo 1851 - 1901'' embroidered in red cotton below a scene embroidered with yellow, green, fawn and blue cotton. It has a 3.7cm border. On the back is a white tag with the numbers DI-419 fixed to the handkerchief with tape.costume accessories, male, handkerchief -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Menu card, Legacy Dinner Dance, 1962
... months after the governor-general, Viscount Dunrossil, suddenly... months after the governor-general, Viscount Dunrossil, suddenly ...A menu card from a dinner dance held in 1962. Charity balls were held with the proceeds from the evening going to aid Melbourne Legacy. The ball was held under the patronage of 'His Excellency the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, General Sir Dallas Brooks.' From Wikpedia: "Brooks was appointed Governor of Victoria by Premier Thomas Hollway and served from 1949 to 1963. During his term as governor, he acted as Administrator of the Commonwealth three times. He served in this capacity for almost seven months after the governor-general, Viscount Dunrossil, suddenly died in office in 1961 after serving only one year. Sir Dallas was in effect Acting governor-general until the appointment of the Viscount De L'Isle.A record that Legacy used gala dinners and balls for fundraising events. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria who was patron of Legacy.Printed menu card for a dinner dance in aid of Legacy, at Southern Cross Hotel 1 September 1962.fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, 75th Anniversary of Legacy, 1998
... October 1998 in the presence of the Governor General of Australia... October 1998 in the presence of the Governor General of Australia ...A printed sheet sent to guests for the Opening Ceremony of the National Conference of Legacy at the Victorian Arts Centre on 2 October 1998 in the presence of the Governor General of Australia, Sir William Deane. The document acted both as a ticket and an information sheet, and the event was organised by Past President Legatee D.J. Simonson.Part of documentation for the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. The presence of the Governor General is indicative of the importance of the event.Blue Legacy letterhead, black printing, white paper'Guests' handwritten in red biro 'This is how admittance will go out' in black biro.conference, 75th anniversary