Photograph taken to record the launching of Donovan Joynt VC's autobiography, Breaking the Road for the Rest (see Cat. No. 01353). The Legacy torch on the wall behind indicates that the launch took place at Legacy House in Swanston Street, and is confirmed in the text of the newspaper cutting. The cutting also records the fact that Joynt was then the oldest surviving member of Melbourne Legacy. A further newspaper cutting by Geoffrey Hutton reviews the book in detail.A record that the Governor of Victoria launched the book is an indication of the high profile of both Joynt and Melbourne Legacy.Black and white photo of L/- Donovan Joynt and Governor WinnekeOn back of photo: 'MELBOURNE LEGACY' stamped in purple. '19.3.79' written in blue biro 'The Governor Henry Winneke launching Donovan Joynt's book Breaking the Road for the Rest' in green biro On newspaper cutting: 'L11' in blue biro donovan joynt, biography

A hand written list of the members of clubs and groups who ordered copies of 'There Goes a Man' which reveals that only a proportion of Legatees purchased the book. Out of a total of 4515 Legatees, 998 ordered a copy. There is no indication of who compiled the list. See also 00876.Reveals that by no means every Legatee supported the project sufficiently to buy a book. Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Ruled white page cut from a notebook.Handwritten in ink and pencilsavige book, biography

Typed letter to W.W. Cooper from the author of 'There Goes a Man' confirming his arrangements for undertaking the writing of the book, and his payment for doing so. It is interesting to note his telephone number as an example of Melbourne phone numbers in the 1950s.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.1 small typed sheetSigned 'W.B. Russell' in blue ink In pencil: 'Read to Gillespie 25/6/57, -- Cox 26/6/57'savige book, biography

Series of documents recording the second progress payment to W.B. Russell for writing 'There Goes a Man', his signed receipt, outline of progress and the way in which the first progress payment was used. He notes four main fields of activity - sifting and arranging Savige's own records, interviewing friends and relatives, background reading (newspapers etc.), and making notes from interviews and source material. Most of the first progress payment was directed to reimbursement of salary lost whilst working full time on the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Typed documents, black on white. Stamp Duty stamp fixed to 00903.2.00903.2 Signed and dated in blue ink 'W.B.Russell 9-8-57' 00903.3 Signed 'W.B. Russell' in blue ink, pencilled annotations: "Wilf, Thank you. Just like (illegible)! 13.viii.57' 'Read to J.G. Gillespie 14/8/57'savige book, w b russell

Series of documents recording the third progress payment to W.B. Russell for writing 'There Goes a Man', his signed receipt, outline of progress and the way in which the payments wasere used. He notes four main fields of activity - sifting and arranging Savige's own records, research and interviews in Canberra and Sydney, background reading (newspapers etc.), and the writing of the first two chapters. Most of the first progress payment was directed to reimbursement of salary lost whilst working full time on the book, as well as travel and accommodation expenses.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Typed documents, black on white. Stamp Duty stamp fixed to 00904.2.00904.1 'Copy to J.G.Gillespie' in blue ink. 00904.2 Signed and dated in blue ink 'W.B.Russell 9-8-57' 00904.3 Signed 'W.B. Russell' in blue ink, pencilled annotations: "Read by H. Brains 13.9.57' 'Read to J.G. Gillespie 28/9/57'savige book, archive

Series of letters between Mr. W. Cooper and Mr W.B. Russell at the beginning of 1958 regarding progress with the writing of "There Goes a Man"; Russell notes that he is 3-4 weeks behind his planned schedule. Cooper sent a 200 pounds sterling progress payment which was acknowledged and receipted by Russell as the final progress payment, only 24 pounds sterling of which was unexpended.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Four typed sheets, black or purple on white.Signed W.B. Russell in blue ink, annotated in pencil: 00917.1 'Read to L/ Gillespie' 00917.2 'Copy to L/Gillespie' 00917.3 'Read by L/Gillespie 6.2.58' 00917.4 Dated '1/2/58'savige book, biography

The notes date from April 1958 to October 1958 and were probably written by Legatee Gillespie, recording phone calls with W.B. Russell, the author of 'There Goes a Man', discussing progress, content and expenses of the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Handwritten notes, varying papers and sizes.savige book, archive

Informs major stakeholders of the progress of the book up to 31 March 1959, a year after the author began work. Notes that the book will contain 250 pages, 36 photos, 11 maps and will cost 25/- per copy.Further details of the progress of the project to write a book about Stan Savige.Two typewritten/printed quarto sheets, one on plain paper and the other on blue letterhead, black on white.Draft: "Messrs Lyell-Owen Pty Ltd" handwritten in blue ink in #5. Letterhead: "Copies sent by Govan Cox to:- Main Committee Members, All Donors" pencilled in below the letterheading.savige book, biography

Minutes of the fifth meeting of the Committee held at Legacy House on 8 August 1958, which note that 3/4 of the manuscript had been completed. Negotiations with publishers are recorded. At this stage they were still hoping to publish before Christmas.Further insight into the publication of the book.1 typewritten quarto sheetsavige book, biography

The eighth meeting of the committee held on 6 April 1959 to decide upon publishing details. From the minutes it is clear that Longmans had been selected as the publisher with 3000 copies to be printed in the first run, but only 1000 copies would be bound. The retail price was fixed at 25/-. The meeting took place 8 months after the one held on 8 August 1958 (00728) which confirmed that the book would not be ready for the Christmas 1958 trade.Further information about the progress of the book project.White paper with purple type of the minutes of a meeting about the book being published about Stan Savige.savige book, biography

A photo of Legatee Donovan Joynt VC, with three children and a dog. Their names are unknown, though they could be junior legatees. The date is unknown. Legatee Joynt was a long serving legatee and his life was celebrated in many ways, such as a biography and his uniform being presented to the AWM on his death.Black and white photo of Legatee Joynt with three children and a dog mounted on thick buff coloured cardboard.Stamped on reverse in blue ink 'Fashion Plant drawing board'donovan joynt, junior legatees

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