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Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Operation Float 1972, 1973
... junior legatee outing... to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval... Legatees. operation float junior legatee outing ...Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action or try sailing. This flag was from 1972.A record of the items and events provided to Junior Legatees.Small green cloth flag with white text on both sides.Printed in white 'Operation Float 1972'.operation float, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Operation Float 1973, 1973
... junior legatee outing... to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval... by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have ...Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. This flag was from 1973, the 50th Anniversary year of Legacy.A record of the items and events provided to Junior Legatees.Small green cloth flag with yellow/gold text on both sides.Printed in yellow 'Operation Float 1923-1973 Legacy 50'.operation float, junior legatee outing, golden jubilee, 50th anniversary -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Float 1958, 1958
... Junior Legatee outing... to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval.... Operation Float boats Junior Legatee outing ...Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02479 and 02480. 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 event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 10 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Float 1958, 1958
... Junior Legatee outing... to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval.... Operation Float boats Junior Legatee outing ...Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02478 and 02480. 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 event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 8 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Float 1958, 1958
... Junior Legatee outing... to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval.... Operation Float boats Junior Legatee outing ...Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. More images from the same outing are catalogued at 02477 and 02478. There is one image with the children meeting a goat that is at the harbour. 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 event for junior legatees in the 1950s.Colour slide x 5 of operation float in 1958 in red Hanimount slide mounts.operation float, boats, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatees, c1930
... junior legatee outing... together. junior legatee junior legatee outing ...A black and white photo of six junior legatees posing outside a brick house. They are Bill Corrie, Gwen Smith, Lil Edmunds (Edmonds?), Frank Holliday, Elaine Smith, Roy Gilbert. The location is not known. But presumably the teenagers all knew each other through Legacy. Was with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).A record of the friendliness between junior legatees that they posed for photos together.Black and white photos x 5 of junior legatees posing in front of a brick house.Handwritten on reverse are names in blue pen, stamped with 'Printed by Harringtons' in purple ink and '1 3' in blue ink.junior legatee, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Report, Outward Bound 1961, 1961
... junior legatee outing... provided for junior legatees. junior legatee junior legatee outing ...The Outward Bound Program was used by Legacy for Junior Legatee Leadership Training. This document is subtitled ‘Views on the responsibility of the State and the responsibility of the past generation to my generation’. Contains short statements recording views and opinions of over 30 Youths around the idea of a Youth Policy.An example of many of the activities Legacy provided for junior legatees.White foolscap paper with black type x 14 pages wth a blue front cover of a report on Outward Bound.junior legatee, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Film - Video tape, Junior Legatee vids '02', 2002
... junior legatee outing... Legacy. junior legatee junior legatee outing camp ...A mini video cassette containing clips of Junior Legatees in 2002. It includes footage of a trip to Mount Buller for skiing.A record of activities organised for Junior Legatees by Melbourne Legacy.A VHS video cassette of Junior Legatees at Buller Summer Camp.Case title Junior Legatee vids '02' Panasonic (SP MODE) Mini DV Junior Legatee Videos '02' 0.00 Shortened JL video 4.45 Buller Summer Camp 8.29 11min JL videojunior legatee, junior legatee outing, camp -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Rec Day 1995, 1996
... junior legatee outing... dependents by Melbourne Legacy. junior legatee outing answer ddc ...Photographs of handicap dependents at enjoying music and dance from a military band that featured in an edition of the Answer. There were frequent events and activities organised by Melbourne Legacy for handicapped dependents. The Junior Legatees, with many mums and friends of Legacy went to the Defence Force School at Watsonia Barracks and were treated to a performance by the 2/10 Medium Regiment Band. The Bandmaster was WOI Dave Farrell and there was a surprise visit by a clown. According to the article "Former JL Sharon Taylor, now a corporal with 'Visits Protocol and Ceremonial' at the Defence Centre - Melbourne, gave a moving tribute to Legacy in recognition of the support she had received as a young girl. Junior Legatees were given an opportunity to play some of the musical instruments and the enjoyment is evident as the photos show." It was with a group of photos from 1990/91 in a folio with paper labels.A record of events run for the handicapped dependents by Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of a musical performance for handicapped dependents and an article in the Answer.White paper label: "Legacy's disabled dependents enjoy an outing and musical performance by the 2/10 Medium Regiment band" in black type.junior legatee outing, answer, ddc, disabled dependents -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatee Reunion 1979, 1979
... junior legatee outing... Photograph Junior Legatee Reunion 1979 Colour photo of a junior ...Legacy would sometimes host reunions for the children that had been cared for by Legacy over the years. The junior legatees and wards enjoyed catching up with each other and reminiscing.The junior legatees often formed lifelong friendships and reunions were an opportunity to see each other again.Colour photo of a junior legatee reunion.Handwritten on reverse 'Reunion March 1979' in black ink.junior legatee outing, reunion -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, The Age, Governor Take the Reins, 1960
... junior legatee outing... for the children in their care. junior legatees junior legatee outing ...Newspaper articles about the Christmas Party held at Government House in 1960. One is from The Age on 12 December 1960 and two from The Herald on the same day. Melbourne Legacy would hold Christmas parties for junior Legatees at Government House for many years due to the Governor of Victoria being patron of Legacy. Two photos show the Governor Sir Dallas Brooks the reins of a miniature mail coach drawn by two small ponies. Sitting with the Governor is 10 year old Sandra Fitzpatrick of Moe. Children would come from all over Victoria. Two other photos show archery with the Kew City Bowman providing instruction of archery to the children. Judith Berry was instructing Ken Barberis 8 years old. Also a photo is of Mickey Hodder, 11, of Lower Templestowe and Ivy Murray, 5, of Box Hill. The articles were cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of relationship of Legacy with the Governor of Victoria and the parties that Legacy provided for the children in their care.Newspaper article of the Government House Christmas Party in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book.junior legatees, junior legatee outing, christmas, government house party -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, The Age, Day at Sea for Children, 1960
... junior legatee outing... March 1960. Operation Float in 1960 was when Junior Legatees... Legacy provided many outings and experiences for Junior Legatees ...A newspaper article about Operation Float in The Age on 28 March 1960. Operation Float in 1960 was when Junior Legatees were taken on an outing to the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club and the Royal Yacht Club. The clubs would provide the children with a trip in their boats. In later years they would visit naval ships. Melbourne Legacy provided many outings and experiences for Junior Legatees. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of the one of the outings provided for Junior Legatees.Newspaper article of Operation Float in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .junior legatee outing, operation float -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatee Camp 1992, 1992
... junior legatee outing....' Four photos of a junior legatee camp in January 1992 at Howqua ...Four photos of a junior legatee camp in January 1992 at Howqua in the alpine region of Victoria. January is holiday time for Legacy's Junior Legatees. Children aged 7 to 17 join together for a 10 day action packed holiday at Camp Howqua. Legatees, members of the Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group and volunteer helpers ensure all have a memorable time.'A record of the types of experiences Legacy provided for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 4 of the Howqua camp in January 1992 and a white paper label.Label says 'January is holiday time for Legacy's Junior Legatees. Children aged 7 to 17 join together for a 10 day action packed holiday at Camp Howqua and Legacy's disabled dependants enjoy quality time at Somers Camp. Legatees, members of the Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group and volunteer helpers ensure all have a memorable time.'camp, junior legatee outing, river -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, 80th Anniversary function, 2003
... junior legatee outing... of Victoria as patron of Legacy. 80th anniversary junior legatee ...Celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of Legacy were held in the grounds of Government House in 2003. The note with the photos says: "Legacy's 80th Anniversary Function Over 1200 people recently attended Legacy's 80th Anniversary Function. The sun streaming through the picturesque garden surroundings at Government House contributed to the success of the day. Many of the guests enjoyed catching to the success of the day. Many of the guests enjoyed catching up with friends and acquaintances that go back a long way. Some had not seen each other for decades and there was much excitement renewing old friendships. The guests were entertained by The Royal Australian Navy Jazz Ensemble and the MC was David Mann from Radio 3AW." See also 00990, 00991 and 00992. The Anniversary celebrations were held at Government house due to the close relationship with the Governor of Victoria as patron of Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of junior Legatees with 80th Anniversary cake.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatee Camp 1987, 1987
... junior legatee outing... by Melbourne Legacy. junior legatee outing camp kayaking ...Photographs of Junior Legatees kayaking on the McAllister River in Licola. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. Including an annual two week camp, usually in January. The venue varied over the years. It was with a group of photos from the 1990's in a folio with paper labels. It is possible these photos are from two different dates. The one that is labelled as Licola 1987 is on different photographic paper to the other four photos.A record of events run for Junior Legatees by Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo x 5 of kayaking on McAllister River in 1987.Handwritten on reverse of 01843.1 '1987 McAllister River Licola'junior legatee outing, camp, kayaking -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, New Wheelchairs, 1994
... junior legatee outing... dependents of the Legacy families. junior legatee outing donation hdc ...Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. The article in the Answer newsletter mentions: 'The grant of $7,000 will greatly assist Legacy's programs by covering the cost of bus hire needed for the regular outings organised during the year and the wheelchairs will provide additional assistance allowing more Junior Legatees to participate in activities.' After the presentation the junior Legatees went to the cinema and 10 pin bowling. Every month Legacy's handicapped dependents were invited to go on outing for take part in recreational and educational activities. These programmes aimed to develop independence and thus lessen the need for reliance on others for simple routine functions. Once a year there is a two week camp this also gave the mothers some respite. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided for the handicapped dependents of the Legacy families.Black and white photo of two wheelchair recipients at Legacy House.junior legatee outing, donation, hdc, ddc -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, New Wheelchairs, 1994
... junior legatee outing... dependents of the Legacy families. junior legatee outing donation hdc ...Photo of Senator Barney Cooney (standing on left) with the recipients of two new wheelchairs. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented the wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. The article in the Answer newsletter mentions: 'The grant of $7,000 will greatly assist Legacy's programs by covering the cost of bus hire needed for the regular outings organised during the year and the wheelchairs will provide additional assistance allowing more Junior Legatees to participate in activities.' After the presentation the junior Legatees went to the cinema and 10 pin bowling. Every month Legacy's handicapped dependents were invited to go on outing for take part in recreational and educational activities. These programmes aimed to develop independence and thus lessen the need for reliance on others for simple routine functions. Once a year there is a two week camp this also gave the mothers some respite. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided for the handicapped dependents of the Legacy families.Colour photo x 3 of two wheelchair recipients and the presentation at Legacy House.junior legatee outing, donation, hdc, ddc -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, New Wheelchairs, 1994
... junior legatee outing... dependents of the Legacy families. junior legatee outing donation hdc ...Photo of Senator Barney Cooney presenting a cheque to Legacy in front of a gathering of Legacy disabled dependents. Also some of the mothers gathered to watch. Senator Cooney represented the Department of Veterans Affairs when he presented two wheelchairs and a cheque for $7,000 to President George Woodward at Legacy House. The article in the Answer newsletter mentions: 'The grant of $7,000 will greatly assist Legacy's programs by covering the cost of bus hire needed for the regular outings organised during the year and the wheelchairs will provide additional assistance allowing more Junior Legatees to participate in activities.' After the presentation the junior Legatees went to the cinema and 10 pin bowling. Every month Legacy's handicapped dependents were invited to go on outing for take part in recreational and educational activities. These programmes aimed to develop independence and thus lessen the need for reliance on others for simple routine functions. Once a year there is a two week camp this also gave the mothers some respite. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided for the handicapped dependents of the Legacy families.Colour photo x 3 of two wheelchair recipients and the presentation at Legacy House.junior legatee outing, donation, hdc, ddc -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet, Alma Doepel. Australia 1903, 1983
... junior legatee outing... provided for the junior legatees that they might never have done ...A brochure about the sailing program provided by Alma Doepel. There was a program to send young legatees on trips on the Alma Doepel sailing ship through the 1980s and 90s. The articles from the Answer show timetables and criteria for nomination of junior legatees to be selected on the trips. One of these articles mentions the war service of the Alma Doepel - the only ship with served in World War II that was still active in 1995. See other items regarding Alma Doepel. Part of the text of the brochure says 'The basic purpose of this non-profit organisation is to provide teenage girls and boys (15 years and over) with an outlet for their spirit of adventure and an opportunity to develop a sense of responsibility, self confidence and above all an ability to work as a member of a team.'A record of a type of experience Legacy provided for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.Brochure outlining the Alma Doepel sailing program. Printed sepia on 12 white pages stapled as a landscape booklet. Handwritten 'JL7' on top left of cover, part of an old archive project numbering system.alma doepel, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Government House Christmas Party, 195
... junior legatee outing.... junior legatee outing government house christmas ...For many years there were Christmas parties held at Government House for the junior legatees. The tag was sent to Junior Legatees for them to gain entry to the party.A record of the close relationship with the Governor of Victoria and the types of activities Legacy provided for the junior legatees.White cardboard tag with red print and blue string used for entry to Christmas parties held at Government House.junior legatee outing, government house, christmas -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Coronation Film, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
... junior legatee outing.... coronation junior legatee outing ...A recording of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. It is possible it was shown to Junior Legatees at a special screening as captured in the Programme for the Coronation Rally at 01163.A copy of the Queen's coronation ceremony that was shown to junior legatees.Grey metal tin with 600 feet of 16mm film inside. Sheet of paper with info in centre of lid. Tape on lid.Paper on front: Telephone: FB3564 FROM:- MELBOURNE LEGACY "LEGACY HOUSE" 293 Swanston Street, Melbourne, C.I CORONATION FILM HER MAJESTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1953coronation, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Somers Camp, Not known
... junior legatee outing... for the junior legatees. junior legatee outing somers camp camp ...Photo taken of eager Junior Legatee’s on their arrival at Lord Somers Camp. The date is unknown. Summer camps were conducted at Somers Camp, Somers, Victoria, for many years for the children of deceased ex-servicemen. The camps started back in the early days of Legacy when the founder of Legacy, Stan Savige, had a beach side property in Balnarring (Palm Beach, Somers) that he allowed to be used for summer camps and outings by Legacy. Initially there were outings and picnics. In the 1930s permanent camp buildings were erected. There was an official handover of a long leasehold to Legacy and formal documents are in the archive.A record of the camps run by Melbourne Legacy for the children. Legacy arranged many outings and events for the junior legatees.Black and white photo of Junior Legatees arriving with their suitcases at Lord Somers Camp.junior legatee outing, somers camp, camp -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Lord Dunrossil, 1960
... junior legatee outing... which was educating Legacy children. junior legatee outing ...Black and white film showing a Legacy Demonstration performing for Lord Dunrossil. Viscount Dunrossil was Governor General 1960-61. Demonstration for him and his wife by Legacy children at a primary school showing library, craft classes, exercise classes and woodworking. Both he and Lady Dunrossil interacted with the children, who appear overawed by their visitors and the fact that they were being filmed. There are also Legatees present. The girls wear a light coloured uniform with a Legacy logo embroidered onto the left hand side of the chest. The boys wear a shirt, tie and pullover. The lady who appears to be the headmistress is wearing a hat and gloves, whilst Lady Dunrossil wears hat, gloves and fur stole. 7 mins 17 secs. 16mm B&W no sound. His brief year in office as Governor General ended when he passed away suddenly 3 Feb 1961. According to an article in Trove, he toured Gippsland in August 1960 and attended a school and a festival, the proceeds of the festival was donated to Legacy and other charities. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Legacy had a high profile in the community at the time, which is indicated by the Governor General attending a school which was educating Legacy children.Silver metal canister with a reel of film about Lord Dunrossil.Handwritten label 'Lord Dunrossil'. Kodak Limited London, bottom of canister.junior legatee outing, governor general, junior legatee, patron -
Melbourne Legacy
Album, Photos from the 1940s, 1940s
... junior legatee outing... legatee outing annual demonstration royal visit ...Provenence is unknown but contains potentially rare photos. A comprehensive record of the types of events provided for Junior Legatees in the 1940s. Events such as the Government House Christmas parties and Annual Demonstrations. Also a record of the classes offered to girls and boys. There are photos of Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for school students that has been held annually by Legacy in April. It helps educate and promote the observance of Anzac Day to students. Some of the photos are Junior Legatees that joined the armed forces in the second World War. Pages 7 and 8 show the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to Legacy. They were in Australia to start his term as Governor General of Australia - until 1947. An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Large photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. Decorative front and back end pages. Screws in left hand side to keep paper pages bound together. 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.Handwritten at top of pages. Page 1 'Christmas Party, Government House Grounds, 1945' Page 2 'Christmas Party, Government House Grounds, 1945' Page 3 'Christmas Party, Government House Grounds, 1945' Page 4 'Senior Girls 6/2/1945' Page 5 'Senior Girls 6/2/1945' Page 6 'JL (?) Cecil Waters 6/2/1945' Page 7 'Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at the Club Rooms, 27/11/1945' and 'At the Club Rooms' Page 8 'At the Grosvenor Theatre' Page 9 '20/2/45 Speaker Wlliamstown' Page 10 '6/2/45 Mr Justice(?) Monty Phillips' Pages 11 - 16 no inscription Page 17 'Annual Demonstration, 1946' (photo missing) Page 18 'Annual Demonstration, 1946' Page 19 'Annual Demonstration, 1946' Page 20 Sepia photo Savige Page 21 'Junior Legatee N Shiels' Page 22 'Legatee E.T. Scott' Page 23 'Legatee H.E. Cohe (?)' Page 24 ‘Christmas Party, Government House Grounds 1948’ (Photo missing bottom right) Page 25 ‘Christmas Party, Government House Grounds 1944’ (Page cut in half) Page 26 ‘Christmas Party, Government House Grounds 1944’ (Page cut in half) events, government house party, anzac commemoration for students, junior legatee outing, annual demonstration, royal visit -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Operation Float, 1970
... junior legatee outing... for fatherless children. operation float junior legatee outing ...B/W no sound 16 mm. Operation Float 1960, showing large numbers of Junior Legatees assembling at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, getting on and off motor boats and enjoying time on the water. 3 mins 6 seconds. TBC This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Motor boat owners appear to thoroughly enjoy entertaining JLs which is indicative of how much the community valued the work being done by Legacy to care for fatherless children.A spool of film in a blue metal canister showing Operation Float.Canister lid, Supreme Films Pty. Ltd. J.Bushelle Legacy 1970, ftge 224 feet, Legacy Week 5-min Normie Rowe film (handwritten) comp.print, c.4/9/70 (crossed out), 30-8-70 11-15 Young Street Paddington N.S.W. Australia ???0531 operation float, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Government House Christmas Party
... junior legatee outing... party junior legatee outing christmas ...The photo shows children seated at the Government House Christmas party celebrated on the 9th December in 1972. There are 5 visible children on it and one of them is eating an ice cream. The children on the photo were showing interest about the celebration while enjoying a nice ice cream. A record that Legacy held Christmas parties at Government house for junior legatees due to the close relationship with the Governor of Victoria who was patron of Legacy.Black and white photo of children sitting on lawn enjoying entertainment at a Government House PartyHand Written on the reverse 'P7 LEGACY / Children at Government House Party' in blue pen. Stamped, 'THE PROPERTY OF MELBOURNE LEGACY / 9 DEC 1972' in purple ink.government house party, junior legatee outing, christmas -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, The First Legacy Children's Picnic
... junior legatee outing... Legacy Club' by Claude Blatchford. junior legatee outing founding ...An description of the first picnic for 260 war orphans (boys) and their mothers at Ricketts Point (Black Rock) in 1926, who were transported in two charabancs by Legatees, some of whom were in fancy dress. Pages 5-16 recounts anecdotes of Syd Birrell unrelated to the picnic. The writer is anonymous but by the hand writing it is possibly L/- Frank Doolan, a founding member of Legacy, who was part of a committee to capture the history of Legacy and create an archive of material.First hand account by a participant on the trip, which details some highly irresponsible activities which were seen as perfectly acceptable at that time. Some of the anecdotes about Syd Birrell would now be regarded as polically incorrect, but the anonymous writer expresses his amusement and admiration, and references ‘Legacy - the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club' by Claude Blatchford.13 handwritten A5 sheets, numbered 1-16 (missing 9, 10, and 15) in red print on top right hand corner, blue biro on white lined paper, probably torn from a notepad.junior legatee outing, founding legatee -
Melbourne Legacy
Book - Scrapbook, Legacy events, 1960s
... junior legatee outing... christmas annual demonstration junior legatee outing senior widows ...Various invitations, programmes and other mementos collected from Legacy events held during the early 1960's. These include invitations and tickets to the Annual Demonstrations of 1960 and 1961, the ANZAC eve school children's ceremony, also to the Senior Widows Club Grand concert (18 December 1961). The Senior Widows club also held a Christmas Dinner. Also a lapel tag for the Legacy Mothers Club. There are also mementos for Junior Legatees, such as tickets to attend the Christmas party at Government House and to Operation Float in 1962 and 1963. There are also tokens for ice creams and soft drinks at the events. There is a programme for the 1961 Annual Demonstration.A collection compiled to remember various events held in the early 1960s. It's a good record of the practice of printing invitations and tokens.Brown scrapbook pages with commercially printed items attached. The 6 pages have event invitations, notices and cards glued to the brown paper, 4 pages are double sided. The items include invitations and tickets to Christmas Parties at Government House in the 1960's, Operation Float, School Children's Anzac Eve Ceremony Attendance Card, Senior Widows Club-Christmas Dinner 1961 & Grand Concert 1962, plus a Greeting and Get Well Card. The items were commercially printed.government house party, christmas, annual demonstration, junior legatee outing, senior widows club -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, 1980 Report of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme in Melbourne Legacy, 1980
... junior legatee outing... committee junior legatee outing ...Overview of Legacy’s involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme launched in 1980 by Ken Green Legatee. Includes a summary of aims, activities and organisation as compiled by the Outdoor Activities Committee. There was a program to send young legatees on trips on the Alma Doepel through the 1980s and 90s. The articles from the Answer show timetables and criteria for nomination of junior legatees to be selected on the trips. One of these articles mentions the war service of the Alma Doepel - the only ship with served in World War II that was still active in 1995.A record of some of the experiences Legacy offered to junior legatees, who might have missed out on opportunities due to the loss of their fathers.Six pages of documents relating to Legacy, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Outward Bound Program and Australian and New Zealand Schools Exploring Society. outdoor activities committee, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Film - Video tape, Somers 2002, 2002
... junior legatee outing... it is intended to support. somers camp camp junior legatee outing ...The series of 4 video cassettes shows holiday activities of children in the care of Legacy at the Legacy Camp for children at Somers, Victoria in 2002.Significant in that the 4 videos demonstrate the commitment of Legacy volunteers and that the funds raised from public donations go to the people it is intended to support.Four video cassettes about Somers Camp in 2002. Clear plastic outer case, with black plastic cassettes. ** There are 2 copies of this video. *** There is a total of four video cassettes in this item. See comments below. Casette Sony, 8mm Video Cassette MP90, the number 8 in red, title Somers 2002 written in black texta.somers camp, camp, junior legatee outing