Photo, taken at the Shrine, Melbourne 11 November 2017Jack Bell, a 100 year old veteran of WW2, who survived three years in Italian and German POW camps.

TBC and add transcript Similar speech at 01211 from before 1953White A4 paper x 11 pages of a speech by Legatee Kemsley.shrine of remembrance, kem kemsley

A copy of an Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students in 1939, given by the Eric Russell, President of Legacy. It was stored with documents about the building of the Shrine and another speech from a students' service. Legatee Russell had served in World War 1 so was very close to the events he was talking about. 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. The ceremony is usually attended by representatives from schools throughout the state and the Governor of Victoria. The text says: 'Over twenty years have passed since the events that we are commemorating today took place. As time goes on, our memory of incidents grows dimmer, but our understanding of the whole war and of the tremendous efforts that were made at Gallipoli grows clearer. Particularly do we realise, when we look back, that Australia grew to be a nation during those years of anxiety and endeavour, of which Gallipoli was for us the beginning. . . . "A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students. The text of the speech is significant in that it was written by a man who had served in World War 1 and knew first hand what it meant to be part of the first Anzacs. Text of a speech at the Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students in 1939, typed on foolscap size paper in black ink as well as the original palm cards that were typed on smaller squares of buff colour card. Plus two notes from Legatee Frank Doolan who gave the speech to the Archives committee.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, speech, gallipoli

Ticket and notice about the Dedication of the Forecourt by The Queen, possibly kept as souvenirs by a Legatee. The Forecourt is cross shaped. The Cenotaph is 65 feet high and rises as a focal point to the Forecourt, it is balanced on the other side by three 70 foot high flagstaffs. The sculpture at the top of the Centoph is "carved in Footscray basalt. It represents six men in battle dress of the Navy, Army and Air Services, carrying a bier on which lies the figure of a dead comrade draped with the national flag. Its simple symbolism harmonises with the great shrine itself and sums up with dramatic power the whole message of the monument - the debt of the living to the dead, the eternal bond between the fallen and those who enjoy the fruits of their sacrifice." Also from the souvenir booklet: "In front of the Cenotaph, surrounded by a protective railing, the Eternal Flame which burns continually in its great bronze bowl. The eternal flame is an ancient symbol signifying at times the continuing spirit of a city, at others the constancy of man to an ideal, and again as the symbol of continuing faith." The document was in a file with other documents concerning the Shrine and it's history (01181 - 01191).A record of the dedication of the Forecourt at the Shrine of Remembrance by the Queen. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this and other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01191)Ticket for admission and notice about Etiquette for the Dedication of the Shrine Forecourt on 28 February 1954.memorial, wreath laying ceremony, royal visit, shrine of remembrance

A newspaper article featuring pictures from an annual Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students. 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. The date and publication is unknown. Item was in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different School Student ceremonies. Labelled S15 in red pen it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students. Newspaper article about an Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony

The book is about how the Shrine was built. It relates to the proposal, design competition and how the shrine was almost not built. It details the fight by Legacy for the plan to go ahead. Also the ray of light and Legatee Frank Doolan's work as surveyor. It was written by WB Russell who also wrote a biography about Legatee Stan Savige. A record of the building of the Shrine of Remembrance including Legacy's important role. Softcover book x 100 pages about the building of the Shrine.memorial, shrine of remembrance, w b russell

Marketing material created to promote leaving a bequest to Legacy in a will. Was produced approximately 2017 or 2018.A record of Legacy promotional material.Colour printed booklet x12 pages about gifts in wills.wills, bequests

Marketing used to inform reader of bequests. TBC and more imagesColour printed A4 x 8 page landscape brochure about wills with poppies on the cover.wills, bequests

The Shrine of Remebrance in Melbourne occupies a special place both in the physical landscape of the city and in the hearts of Victorians - and indeed of all Australians.shrine of remembrance (melbourne, war memorials - victoria - melbourne

The Shrine of Remebrance in Melbourne occupies a special place both in the physical landscape of the city and in the hearts of Victorians - and indeed of all Australians.shrine of remembrance (melbourne, vic.), war memorials - victoria - melbourne

Contains coloured photos of some of Victoria's 2016 commemorative program, acknowledging the 50th anniversary of Long Tan.The 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was such an important anniversary for Vietnam Veterans and a significant milestone in Australia's military history battle of long tan, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, vietnam war, 1961- 1975 - pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian

Contains coloured photos of some of Victoria's 2016 commemorative program, acknowledging the 50th anniversary of Long Tan.The 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was such an important anniversary for Vietnam Veterans and a significant milestone in Australia's military history.battle of long tan, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, vietnam war, 1961- 1975 - pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian

Contains coloured photos of some of Victoria's 2016 commemorative program, acknowledging the 50th anniversary of Long Tan.The 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan was such an important anniversary for Vietnam Veterans and a significant milestone in Australia's military historybattle of long tan, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, 1961- 1975 - pictorial works, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian

This is a written and pictorial history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance. There are 50 photographs and illustrations included in this Magazine to complement the written history.This is an original magazine detailing of the history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance.An oblong magazine, thick paper cream colour cover with white pages, The National War Memorial of Victoria, An Interpretative Appreciation of the Shrine of Remembrance. On the front page illustrations from the Shrine of Remembrance Victoria.Set up and Printed in Australia by D W Joynt, Colarts Studios Pty Ltd, Melbourne.national war memorial of victoria, the shrine of remembrance, magazine

Gold tinted wooden frame, glass front, white cardboard backing. Coloured photo of Shrine of Remembrance with eternal flame in foreground, mounted on grey border.Sticker in back: “Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne Victoria Natural Beauty Photography by Val Morris”photography-photographs, frame accessories, trades -carpentery, shrine

In the early 1900s black marble was being mined in the Bruthen district. Some was used for the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and Australia House in London. 900 tonnes were shipped to London to be included in the construction of Australia House.Marble quarrying has been a significant part of the history of Buchan in East Gippsland. Its inclusion in the Shrine of Remembrance War Memorial is noteworthy.A black / white photograph of a quarry pit with marble slabs on the ground.on back - "Marble blocks for the Shrine of Remembrance..."buchan-marble shrine-of-remembrance australia-house

A letter that was sent to potential members of a new club being formed in Melbourne in September 1923. The text of the letter includes; 'The inaugural luncheon of the proposed Remembrance Club will be held at Anzac House at 1pm on Tuesday next 25th inst. You are urged to be present and the promoters would appreciate the presence of any ex-AIF friend you care to bring with you.' The Remembrance Club in Melbourne later became Legacy. The notation H1 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. Hence the notation of being forwarded from Legatee Kemsley to Anderson in 1969.This is one of the first documents that pertain to the Remembrance Club - later becoming Legacy. File copy of a letter about the inaugural meeting of the Remembrance Club in Melbourne.Handwritten H1 in red pen. Signed 'JP Hiller'(?) in black ink. Notation added later 'To L/ AN Kemsley, from LK Anderson 25/6/1969' from when it was added to archive.history, remembrance club

Belonged to Fanny Isabella Nicol Staff Nurse AIF. Refer 1795P for service history, 2317.6, 2591.4 paper & circular tin ANZAC day badges (not individually marked) .1) round paper badge "Remembrance " wattle flowers .2) square badge union jack flag and Navy flag (red) .3) round badge "remembrance." ANZAC day (1936) mauve .4) R.S.L remembrance ANZAC day (1940) yellow paper badge. .5) round metal badge ANZAC day purple / yellow .6) round badge metal ANZAC day (1939) purple/ green .7) round badge (metal) ANZAC day (1938) blue/ green with a laurel wreath + bow .8) round metal badge twentieth anniversary (1935) green/ blue .9) round metal badge "Lest we forget." brown /white) soldier with open. badges, remembrance, australian

A cake decorated to look like the Shrine of Remembrance. The event is the annual Fete in 1993. The cake was entered into the Melbourne Show and shows a lot of skill. It was used as a raffle prize at the 1993 fete held at Legacy House (see the article from The Answer). The article says: The 31st annual Club Fete was held at Legacy House and a highlight of the event was a raffle to win a spectacular cake depicting the Shrine of Remembrance. The cake, made by Mrs Audrey McMaster (friend of a former Junior Legatee) was a 1993 prize-winning cake at the Royal Melbourne Show. Mrs McMaster kindly donated the cake to Legacy and nearly $200 was raised from the raffle (won by Mrs Mary Thompson of Reservoir).Part of the annual fete organised by the Legacy Widows' Clubs for fundraising.Colour photo x 2 of a cake decorated to resemble the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on back "NOV93". 00673.1 has P6 No 3 in pencil and E in blue pen.fundraising, answer, widows, cake

The pamphlet gives the order of proceedings for a service held on 17 February 2010, at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, to mark the 50th anniversary of the 'Rip incident' involving 75 Commandos with three deaths and a number of injuries.The service was a mark of respect to the lost men and their families; it was a tragic, but significant, event in the history of the relatively new Commando unit, remembered by former serving members.A4 sheet folded to four page A5 pamphlet, pastel paper, showing logo of 1st Commando Regiment Association (Victoria).Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne logo on back cover.shrine of remembrance-melbourne-50th anniversary-rip incident- commando tragedy-2 commando company-queenscliff

Photos of plaques at the base of trees at the Shrine of Remembrance. One is of the Lone Pine planted from by Legacy from the seeds of a cone from Gallipoli and planted by Legatee Stan Savige in 1933 in remembrance of fallen comrades of the 24th Battalion. The plaque is in the form of the red and white diamond badge of the 24th Battalion. This tree had to be removed in 2012 due to its age had led to safety concerns. Also a plaque from the Olive tree of peace planted by Legatee Frank Doolan in 1973 which was the 50th anniversary of Legacy. Other trees were for Netherlands' Service Personnel, and the 18th squadron NEI-RAAF Forces Association, and the fallen comrades of the RAAF Beaufort squadrons. There is also a tree for the 'Carry On' Club of Victoria. These photos were taken at the same time as views of the Legacy Garden and photos of the man and donkey statue at the Shrine of Remembrance. Believed to be late 1980s when the garden was renamed for Legacy, and before 1998 when the statue of the Widow and Children was installed. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record of trees at the Shrine.Colour photo x 5 of plaques at the base of trees planted at the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on reverse '

Two photos of the statue at the Shrine of a man and a donkey. It was erected in commemoration of the valour and compassion of the Australian solider by the Red Cross Society. These photos were taken at the same time as views of the Legacy Garden and the plaques at the base of trees at the Shrine of Remembrance. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record of a statue at the Shrine.Colour photo x 2 of the 'Man with the Donkey' statue at the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on reverse '

In the early 1900s black marble was being mined in the Bruthen district. Some was used for the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and Australia House in London. 900 tonnes were shipped to London to be included in the construction of Australia House. This photograph shows the last 120 ton slab to be used to complete the sixteen dark Buchan marble Ionic columns in the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. The Shrine of Remembrance was created to meet the needs of a grieving community after the extensive loss of lives in the First World War (1914 –18). Marble quarrying has been a significant part of the history of Buchan in East Gippsland. Its inclusion in the Shrine of Remembrance War Memorial is noteworthy.A black / white photograph mounted on a soiled grey buff card. It shows a man standing in front of a large vertical slab of marble.on front - " 120 tons in this piece. The final 6 columns for the Shrine of Remembrance were cut from it."buchan-marble shrine-of-remembrance-melbourne south-buchan-quarries

Portcard, shows close up of a poppy with a field of poppies in background. Front: “Remembrance Day 11 November At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month We Will Remember Them Writing side states: Portage Paid Australia”postcard, remembrance, passchendaele barracks trust

A photo of the Legacy Garden of Appreciation at the Shrine of Remembrance taken from the balcony of the Shrine in September 1998 after the installation of the statue of the Widow and Children. It is called the Garden of Appreciation 'marking the generosity of Victorians in supporting Legacy in its work of assisting widow sand children of deceased veterans'. The 'Widow and Children' statue was commission by Legacy and installed in 1998. The Garden is in a cruciform shape and is on the eastern side of the Shrine Reserve near Birdwood Avenue. It was formerly called the Garden of Memory from 1980-1986 according to Monument Australia website. One plaque explains 'the garden features the Flanders Fields poppies, the seeds which came from Villers-Bretonneux, France'. A record the Legacy garden at the Shrine after the statue was installed in 1998.Colour photo of the Legacy Garden of Appreciation at the Shrine of Remembrance.Handwritten on the reverse in blue pen 'Sept 1998'.shrine of remembrance, memorial garden

Photos of the Legacy Garden of Appreciation at the Shrine of Remembrance from various angles and three plaques that explain the garden and flowers. It is called the Garden of Appreciation 'marking the generosity of Victorians in supporting Legacy in its work of assisting widow sand children of deceased veterans'. The 'Widow and Children' statue was commission by Legacy and installed in 1998. The Garden is in a cruciform shape and is on the eastern side of the Shrine Reserve near Birdwood Avenue. It was formerly called the Garden of Memory from 1980-1986 according to Monument Australia website. One plaque explains 'the garden features the Flanders Fields poppies, the seeds which came from Villers-Bretonneux, France'. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record the Legacy garden at the Shrine before the statue was installed.Colour photo x of the Legacy Garden of Appreciation at the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on reverse '

Nu-color-vue postcard of W2 551 (Route 64, East Brighton via Caulfield) in St Kilda Road, passing the Shrine of Remembrance c1970. Has another W2 in front, route 5.Yields information about St Kilda Road and the Shrine c1970.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 551, divided back. card number ML 156 RP372trams, tramways, w2 class, shrine of remembrance, tram 551, route 64