Copies of correspondence with Mr K Crouch asking for the history of Blamey House. Plus a photocopy of the history pages from the Blamey House roll that is kept in glass display cabinets at Legacy House. Blamey House was one of the residences used by Legacy as a home for Junior Legatees. The first few pages of the book (item 02298) explains the history and significance of the name Blamey House - which was photocopied and sent to Mr Crouch. Blamey House was originally the name of a hostel set up in World War 2 for servicemen that needed short term accommodation and food. It was originally situated in Melbourne CBD on the corner of King and Collins Streets in the Robbs Building (since demolished). When the hostel was no longer required after the war, the trustees of Blamey House donated money - almost 20,000 pounds, to Legacy for a children and toddlers' home which was established in Balcombe Road Beaumaris. The condition of donation was that the name Blamey House be used and when the Balcombe Road property was sold in 1956 the name was transferred to Holmbush, another Legacy residence. When it was sold in 1977 the name transferred to Harelands until Legacy sold it in 1980.A record of the history known about the donation made to Legacy to establish Blamey House in 1947.Black and white A4 photocopy x 12 pages on history of Blamey House, part of it copied from the Blamey House roll and some of correspondence between K Crouch and Legacy.blamey house, blamey, residences, hostel

A photo of children at Government House Christmas Patry. 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. The year is unknown.A record of relationship of Legacy with the Governor of Victoria .Black and white photo of children with toys at Government House.Hand written on reverse "P7" and "LEGACY". Also "Dec 1966" in pencil.junior legatee outing, christmas, government house party

Court House Patrick Street with photo taken directly in front.B/W Photograph of Stawell Court House, taken from in front of the Court house Showing the building and iron fence, not including gate to the right of the photograph.stawell building, court houes

A number of early Ballarat houses are constructed of Bluestone. Bluestone house with slate roof in Ascot St, Ballarat.bluestone, slate, ascot street, ballarat, palm tree

An article from Diamond Valley News, discussing the move of Watsonia Occasional Child Care to larger premises. The service will move from Knight Street to Gabonia Avenue Watsonia.Newspaper clipping, Black text and colour image.watsonia occasional child care., knight street occasional child care centre, gabonia avenue watsonia

Index, notes, p.250.An informed critical assessment of historical and contemporary events in Vietnam and their implications particularly for Australian foreign policy. vietnam war 1961-1975 – history, vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement

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For many it seemed that Vietnam had forever been a battlefield and yet, in April 1975, a strange peace fell over the country.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975

For many it seemed that Vietnam had forever been a battlefield and yet, in April 1975, a strange peace fell over the country. vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975

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One percent Motorcycle Clubs are contentious organisations that have challenged the rules of mainstream society since they were first formed in America during the late 1940s. Their image has been well-defined in popular culture - so much so that the sound of massed Harley Davidsons continues to send a wave of panic through the community.vietnam war, 1961-1975, demonstrations - australia

On 8 May thousands of people "occupied the streets to protest about the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975, demonstrations - australia

From the Title page - "Fremantle's Secret Fleets/ Allied submarines based in Western Australia during World War 2".Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard. Dark brown colour print front and back. Illustrated - front. Sepia colour photograph of Allied submarines in harbour - Fremantle, WA. 87 pages - cut, plain, cream colour paper. Print colour dark brown. Illustrated - sepia colour photographs and maps.publication, book, ww2, maritime history, fremantle

On 8 May thousands of people "occupied the streets to protest about the Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975, demonstrations - australia

The third ,weatherboard, house was built after the first house was burnt down in the 1905 bushfires. After the property was sold to developers in 1959 this house was burnt down by vandals.Black and white photo of the weatherboard house with verandah on the left of the photo and the stone smokehouse on the right.whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt, arthur, schwerkolt 3rd home

Blamey House was one of the residences used by Legacy as a home for Junior Legatees. The first few pages of this book explains the history and significance of the name Blamey House. Then it is like an honour roll and has pages to be inscribed with the name of each Junior Legatee that lives in the home plus their fathers name and service. There is a list of approximately 72 children in the book that lived in a Legacy home called Blamey House at some stage. The name Blamey House was transferred to three different homes run by Legacy until 1980. Blamey House was originally the name of a hostel set up in World War 2 for servicemen that needed short term accommodation and food. It was originally situated in Melbourne CBD on the corner of King and Collins Streets in the Robbs Building (since demolished). When the hostel was no longer required after the war, the trustees of Blamey House donated money - almost 20,000 pounds, to Legacy for a children and toddlers' home which was established in Balcombe Road Beaumaris. The condition of donation was that the name Blamey House be used and when the Balcombe Road property was sold in 1956 the name was transferred to Holmbush, another Legacy residence. When it was sold in 1977 the name transferred to Harelands until Legacy sold it in 1980.An ornate record of the home provided by Legacy to children in need and how the money to establish the home was acquired.Dark brown leather book with details of Blamey House.Gold embossed title on cover and spineresidences, blamey house, blamey, hostel, honour roll

An advertising brochure for Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast in Marysville.An advertising brochure for Hillcrest House Bed & Breakfast in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, hillcrest house bed & breakfast, accommodation, advertising brochure

An advertising flyer for the Henry VIII Manor House in Narbethong.An advertising flyer for the Henry VIII Manor House in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, henry viii manor house, information flyer

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