Two Diving boards at the South BeachThis image was taken at a time when health and safety rules were unknown and the public took risks we may not today. Black and white photograph of 2 diving boards situated at the South Beach. (Pea Soup)beach, sea, seascape, diving board, south beach

Annual report of 1986 season. Carlton were runners-up to Hawthorn. Includes balance sheet. From Roger Skien Collection.Print journal. Fold out cover. Part 1 - 32p., part 2 - 15p.

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

Photos from the 2004 Melbourne Legacy Christmas party for junior legatees. This photo is of her Mieling and her mother. There was a Santa and pinata for the young children. It appears to be run by the Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group. The Leadership Group was formed by junior legatees who had become adults. They ran functions for junior legatees in a spirit of service that emulated the work of Legatees. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'JL 2004 Christmas Party'.A record of adult junior legatees helping Legacy provide experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 2 of a mother and two junior legatees at a Legacy Christmas party.Printed on the back 'No.014 and 015' which is the image number.junior legatee outing, leadership group, christmas party

Used for warming hands, the warmth would last for 24 hours. They used methylated spirits or lighter fluid.2 x Silver metal Hand warmers with ornamentation and one with a blue velvet pouch.heating equipment

24 inch/ 2 foot folding wooden ruler, with Spirit Level on one arm.Rabone No. 1190folding rules, spirit levels

An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin of a Past Presidents' Day speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong, a long serving Legatee and past president (1937). It is poignant for it's insight into what he saw on the Western Front, in particular around Pozieres and the Windmill that had stood there and was destroyed in battle. He had recently visited France and recalled his personal feelings. “I have no doubt that each one of you had some special memory of war that is bound up with your membership of Legacy – some event, place or happening. This was one of mine – you will find the story in a book we all know ‘There goes a man’, a story of endurance, determination and incredible courage. The feeling came to me as I stood in that little enclosure that here began the long road that led to Legacy, for in the middle of that holocaust was the Victorian Brigade from which later came the first man of Legacy. I am certain that many splendid men, some of whom were my friends, whose last sight was that battered windmill, would, had the finger of fate but pointed another way, been original members of this Club. A question seemed to hang in the still air – not for me, for I was only a cypher, but for all of us for whom, in those or later years, the finger had pointed to ‘LIFE’ – what have you done to merit and repay your deliverance from this and similar ordeals." He was one of the founding group of Legatees, being enrolled in 1924, and served for 54 years. The Bulletin often published articles recounting the speech from the week before. John Henry Brian Armstrong was born 23 June 1894 and completed a law degree at Melbourne University. He served with the militia when at University and tried to enlist in December 1915. He was accepted into the Army Medical Corps in April 1916. He served in France and Belgium as a Lieutenant with 22 Infantry Battalion and was wounded near Dernacourt on 24th April 1918. He was wounded again and taken prisoner at Herleville, France on 18 August 1918 when leading a night patrol in an action in which the majority of the party were killed. For a number of years Brian was a Trustee of the Frances Ormond Estate, which was the genesis of The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Along with Legatee Jim Gillespie (and Jim's grandfather) the trustees were identified with all the notable developments of RMIT. He remained a bachelor his whole life. He was one of the initial archivists of Melbourne Legacy. One of his speeches in 1961 gives an insight into why he became a Legatee. (see 02501)A record a speech that contained insight into the life of Legatee Brian Armstrong.Copy of 2 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on a speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong in 1961.Bulletin 28/02/1961. Pages 5 to 6.vale, past presidents, brian armstrong

Slide photographs of the exterior of Stanhope on a sunny day with children sitting on the lawn. Believed to be from from the 1950s. Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. It was at 1245 Burke Road Kew (corner of Cotham Rd). It was purchased by Red Cross in 1945 who refurbished it and leased it back to Legacy for as long as it was required as a residence for junior legatees. It was handed back to Red Cross in 1981. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. 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 outside of Stanhope.Colour slide x 2 of the exterior of Stanhope with children sitting on the lawn, in a cardboard mount.Imprinted with slide numbers, 14 and 16. Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen.stanhope, residences

Photograph of Legatee Bill Rogers at Radio Station 3AW with announcer Neil Mitchell. It was taken at the same time as photo with Ron Barassi at 3AW. Probably to promote Legacy Week.A record of promoting Legacy on Radio 3AW.Colour photo x 2 of Legatee Rogers and Neil Mitchell at 3AW Radio Station.bill rogers, radio, 3aw, neil mitchell

History of early Avenel circa 1854.This journal gives insight into family life in Avenel from 1854 - 1952.White typewritten pages x 8 in manilla folder with metal fasteners x 2.

The President in 1971 was AG (Robbie) Robertson. He gave an outline of factors he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1971.presidents, robbie robertson

The President in 1972 was Ron Foskett. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1972.presidents, ron foskett

The President in 1973 was Geoff Handbury. 1973 was the 50th jubilee year for Legacy. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1973.presidents, geoff handbury

The President in 1978 was David Carter. He acknowledged the folder already contained substantial information from past presidents so made comments on funerals, training and guests at dinners. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1978.presidents, david carter

The President in 1980 was Karl Robertson. A major issue for his year in office was the question of the extension of eligibility for membership to categories of ex-servicemen who had not served overseas or in the other areas presently defined in the Code. Document is dated 12/10/1981 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February and this was written sometime after he was replaced as president. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1980.presidents, karl robertson

The President in 1986 was Dick Wheeler. He included observations based on his year as President. The document is dated 25 April 1987 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1986.Signed in black pen 'RN Wheeler 25.4.1987'.presidents, dick wheeler

The President in 1989 was Chas Wilks. The document is dated 14 June 1990 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1989.Signed in blue pen 'Chas Wilks 14 June 1990'.presidents, chas wilks

The President in 1991 was John Sullivan. The document is dated 14 June 1990 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1991.presidents, john sullivan

A document summarising the work of Legacy in 2006. It mentions how it was begun by a group of WW1 veterans. At the time there were 126,000 widows and 1,800 children and adults with a disability being helped by Legacy around Australia. There were approximately 6,700 Legatees in 49 Legacy Clubs. It refers to Legacy's efforts to improve the benefits available from the Government sources. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A summary of the work of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 2 pages about Legacy, its history and current challenges.legatees, statistics

Whale bones found in harbour area. Dr Imlay operated a whaling outpost in Santa Barbara Bay in the early 1800's. John Morris ventured into whaling in 1848. The success of these ventures is not known. Retrieved from the Gabo Island Harbour in 1999, the collection’s two venerable whalebones are reminders of the whaling industry that was associated with Gabo Island prior to construction of the lightstation. Evocative relics of this long ceased activity, they are now also symbolic of today’s concern for protecting and saving whales. The whalebones are the only known artefacts in the collection that illustrate the period when European sealers and whalers intermittently used the island for their activities. The Imlay brothers, who operated from Twofold Bay, Eden NSW, used the island as a base and lookout up until about 1846, and several huts were erected.Whaling was last associated with the island in 1848, when John Morris surreptitiously ventured into this activity while being paid to erect lightstation buildings for the NSW government. Gabo’s historic jetty store, which stands as the oldest structure on the island, was thought to be built by Morris and is possibly associated with the activities that led to his dismissal. The whalebones were recovered from the harbour, close to the location of the store and the site of the former whaling outpost. The bones have first level contributory significance as evidence of the island’s whaling activities, which pre-date the history of the lightstation.1. Whale vertebrae, bleached white. 2. Whale bone, (rib) bleached white.

2 x Red Cross badges and 1 x Army Nurses Day badge.Red Cross badges - 1918 and 1919 Army Nurses Day - 1919