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Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Joan Sutherland, Mobile Quest Entry Form, 1949
Sutherland's Entry Form for Mobil Quest (Feb 1949) and an attachment of her biography written by Sutherland. Dame Joan Sutherland was second-placed in 1949 and was the winner in 1950.Quarto, two pages. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Elvery family
Folder contains information pertaining to the Elvery family of Belgrave Heights. Contents: -Trifold A3 pamphlet, glossy paper, black, white and orange "The Lodge Just the perfect place to stay" c1990s advertisement flyer. -Map, hand-drawn with photos attached, "9 Hole Golf Course. Belgrave Heights - 1930-1943". Photocopy of large poster made by Betty DeCoite (original in map drawer) -Photocopy of photo, annotated in ink "Photo taken in Dandenongs - possibly Monbulk/the Patch? Photo supplied by David Elvery 2/6/99" -Photocopy of photo, Belgrave South Football Club team, probably 1945, plus list of names of team - from David Elvery 2/6/99 -printout, State Library of Victoria Multimedia Catalogue, Rose Series postcard of "Sunnyside Lodge" Lockwood, Belgrave South -copy of printed letter from David Elvery to CEO Shire of Yarra (sic) dated 8/6/99 re. vegetation on Mt Morton. Handwritten additions plus p'copy of Valentine Series postcard #3832 "Panorama From Mount Morton, Belgrave Heights" -p'copy of typed speech with annotations, by Rev. A.C. Beckingham at the opening of Lockwood -p'copy of photo, Harrison and Dalny Elvery and children David and Wendy c1936. Annotated by David Elvery 30/5/99 -printout, SLV Multimedia Catalogue, Rose Series postcard "Lockwood House" Lockwood, Belgrave South -p'copy, subdivision map "Lockwood Estate" lodged plan 6548 -p'copy, subdivision map Lockwood area, plan #6970 -A3 sheet, p'copies 6 postcards of Belgrave Heights -p'copy photo Elvery house, later "Sunnyside" and "Devon Lodge" annotated by David Elvery 2/6/99 -3 p'copied photos, Belgrave Heights, possibly Varney's butchers shop, possibly Whitlam residence. Annotated by David Elvery -2 p'copied photos, "Lockwood House", Golf links (Bill Woodfull, Principal of Upwey High School in photo), annotated David Elvery 2/6/99 -2 photos from David Elvery - moving Melbourne tram into "house" location at Lockwood, and bus "W. Dyke" unknown date and location. -3 photos from David Elvery - David on Gypsy (pony) Mt Morton Rd c1937, Wendy and David at entrance 37 Lockwood Rd c1942, David on Mack (horse) on golf links c1947 -Photo Arthur and Harrison Elvery, Lockwood House in background c1916 -photo Mrs Elvery, p'copy of postcard 26/3/20 addressed to "Dear Maud", mentions Charlie's wife and Laura (incomplete) -photo George Rae (Narre Warren North) Harold Allen and three other boys c1939 -6 photos, unlabelled (duplicates?) -photo Orchard Rd, Belgrave Heights -photo unlabelled, woman with child in pram, house in background (Lockwood?) -photo David Elvery on Gypsy as above -Rose postcard P2032 "Lockwood" Belgrave, Victoria -photo David Elvery on Mack (as above) -photo Wendy and David Elvery (as above) -2 photos, tram being moved (as above), football team -p'copy of Certificate of Title Vol.4562 Fol. 912336 dated 31/1/1922 - see list of names in folder -p'copy Memorial of Instruments (Land Title) dated 14/1/1914 -p'copy Cert. of Title Vol. 4562 Fol. 912335 dated 31/1/1922 -handwritten note, David Elvery to Susan Heywood-Downard -p'copy Memorial of Instruments dated 14/1/1914 -p'copy subdivision map, area bounded by Glen, Orchard, Avonside and Bay Rds, Belgrave Heights -p'copy Cert. of Title, Vol. 4810 Fol. 961945, dated 2/1/1924 -p'copy Cert. of Title, Vol. 4562 Fol. 912337, dated 31/1/1922 -Typed list of photo caption, relating to some of above photos -List of names and dates appearing on land title documents enclosed -Printout, Australian Dictionary Of Biography - Davies family - handwritten addition, marriage details, Arthur Elvery & Hannah Ord. -Printout - Family Search, Maria Louisa Davies, and family group, Ebenezer Davies & Ruth Bartlett. -letter to editor, Northern Star, Lismore, NSW, 11 Aug. 1923, Hannah Elvery, re. sport on Sunday -typescript - Elvery Family History, part of the "Alstonville" Elvery story, supplied by David H. Elvery 30th May 1999. From Bob Quincey.elvery family, lockwood house, belgrave heights, devon lodge -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Sir Stanley Savige Memorial Trust No.1 Basic Papers
The Trust was set up as a memorial to Sir Stanley Savige. The object of the Trust was to further the work of the Junior Legacy movement in Melbourne. Over the first ten years of the trust 248 families were assisted. Includes original Trust Deed, much financial information, contributors and amounts contributed. Individual items to be scanned and itemised when possible. TBC.Significant in that the Board of Management of Melbourne Legacy saw fit to commemerate Sir Stanley Savige by one, a biography and two in a manner more fitting, by the establishment of a trust fund, to further the assistance that Melbourne Legacy could give to the families of deceased service personnel. Folder of documents pertaining to the Sir Stanley Savige Memorial Trust.Manilla folder, white sticker with blue and white border with title typed in black and underlined in red. Foolscap,quarto paper, divisions all typed in black ink, headings underlined in red. Some handwritten notes and letters.savige trust account, history -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Collection) - Ansett history of Sir Reginald Ansett, Biographies Sir Reginald Ansett
... Moorabbin melbourne Ansett Collection Biographies Sir Reginald ...Ansett CollectionVarious typed histories and biographies of Sir Reginald Ansett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Notes on Dean John Christian MacCullagh (1982 - 1917), 5/09/2023
John Christian MacCullagh (5/6/1832 - 24/9/1917) Born in Ireland Dean MacCullagh came to Victoria in 1863 and was ordained as a minister in 1864 and his first posting was to Lancefield where he served as the first resident minister 1867-1870. Following the death of his young wife he moved to Bendigo in 1870 as the parish minister for St Pauls in Myers Street. At this stage the church was a long way from completion. 1872 made Canon 1877 Bishop's Canon 1883 rural dean 1883 Archdeacon of Sandhurst 1902 Dean of the diocese 1916 retired due to ill health 1917 Died in Melbourne and was buried at Lancefield. A triptych stained glass window at St Pauls stands as a memorial to his service of 47 years.Biography Six-page notes on the life and service of Dean John Christian MacCullagh. Typed pages.biography, dean maccullagh -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Amy Huxtable - a short biography, 1981
Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet a Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable - two short biographies each typed on A4 sheets. Amy was the women's editor for the Bendigo Advertiser from 1957 and involved with local activities up to her death in 1980.history, amy huxtable, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: HARRYS STORY, 1910
Charles Henry (Harry) McQueen (1910-1994) married Olive May Graham in 1935. He was a butcher by trade (McQueen's Butchers, Castlemaine). He was a pioneer of accordion dance music and was mentored by Billy McGlashan. He played by ear and his preferred instrument was a Mezon Grand Organ in the key of A. He played old time waltzes, bush dances and Scottish reels. He was well known for his double and triple right hand fingering. From 1940-1977 he led "McQueen's Old Time Band" and recorded their music.A biography written by Adrienne Losin about an old time musician and accordian player named Harry McQueen (1910-1994)harry mcqueen, old time dance music, accordian music -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Biography of the Late Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 1956
Minutes of a meeting in 1956 to discuss the writing and publication of a book about the life of Legatee Stan Savige. There were prominent men present as well as Legatees. It was chaired by Colonel Alan Spowers. Also in attendance was the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Frank Selleck. The suggested author was John Hetherington, who was prepared to undertake the task for a fee of 1000 pounds. An indication of the high regard Stan Savige was held that a book was to be written about him.White foolscap paper of minutes of a meeting to discuss writing a biography about Stan Saviage.Handwritten in black texta 'Frank Meldrum, E Brierley, R Irving.stan savige, biography, savige book -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 2006
Legatee Rogers collected information about Stan Savige after attending an unveiling of a statue of Savige and this print out was additional information about him including photos. The source is not known. 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 record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige, founder of Legacy.Photocopy x 1 page of a document about Stan Savige.stan savige, biography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - "Next to Impossible" The Remarkable LIfe of Albert Chalmers Borella VC, Bradley A. Chalmers, 2015
... February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background ...Quotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.non-fictionQuotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.victoria cross, military history, biography albert borella, borella albert chalmers v.c> -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C
An account of Joynt's life and an extract from 'They Dared Mightily' pages 141, 142 and 143 - see also Cat. No. 01351. It includes a copy of the citation from when he was awarded the VC in World War One. There is no indication of when the biography of Joynt was written or by whom. Had been inserted into photo album (Cat.No. 01588). Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian and VC winner.White A4 paper x 9 pages with black type about the life of Colonel Joynt VC.Some pencilled underlining.donovan joynt, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Comradeship 'Boys' say 'Farewell to Donovan', 9/11/1989
Final pages of photo album (Cat. No. 01588) about the life of L/ Donovan Joynt VC. The typed pages are an address given by Legatee Fred Holdsworth at the Comradeship Hour, Legacy House on Tuesday 24 October 1989, after L/ Joynt's death. It was also printed in the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin (Cat.Nos. 01599, 01599(2), 01599(5). It includes the citation of the VC awarded to Joynt in the first world war. The photos are of an event held at Legacy house with L/ Joynt uniform that was being donated to the Australian War Museum. Newspaper clippings (see also Cat. Nos. 01352 and 01355) round out the text (Cat.Nos 01599(3) and 01599(6), together with two colour photographs (Cat.No. 01599(4)). See also Cat Nos. 01602-01604.Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian and indicates the esteem in which Joynt was regarded at Melbourne Legacy.White A4 paper x 3 pages with black type an extract from the Bulletin with an article to say farewell to L/ Joynt.donovan joynt, biography, citation -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Obituary, Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C
Joynt was the seventh member of the newly formed Legacy in 1923 and became a member of the Board of Management in 1924 and worked closely with Stan Savige. He was also instrumental in gaining the support of both General Sir John Monash and the R.S.L. to build the Shrine of Remembrance, as well as ensuring media backing and thus public support for the project. He worked tirelessly for Legacy for 38 years until he retired at the age of 84, and entered fully into comradeship activities throughout his involvement. He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. See also the funeral service at Cat No 01303.Detailed biography of one of the few Legatees to have been awarded the Victoria Cross.White A4 paper x 6 pages with black type.Box 16 L 11 (illegible) in black birodonovan joynt, obituary -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Dustcover, Breaking the road for the rest
For more information on W.D.Joynt VC see also Cat Nos 01303, 01348-01352. 'Breaking the road for the rest' was written by Joynt and published by Hyland House, South Yarra, in 1979, ISBN 0908090129. In the book Joynt recounts details of his military career and exploits.An eyewitness account of WWI from the trenches, as well as his personal account of continued involvement with the military through both Legacy and the RSL for the rest of his life.Printed glossy coloured dustcover for a published book.donovan joynt, founding legatee, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, notes
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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, 30 November 1959
Duplicated letter sent by Alan Spowers, Chairman of the Biography Committee, to those 'acquainted with Sir Stanley Savige' promoting the book, 'There Goes a Man'. He includes a number of positive newspaper reviews of the book, and suggests that it might appeal to boys in their late teens.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White foolscap letter with black typesavige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, 08/04/1959
Report by Allan Spowers, Chair of the Biography Committee, of progress up to March 31st, 1959 in the publication of the Savige biography, mainly concerned with pricing and the selection of a publisher.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Quarto printed letter, black on white with blue letterhead.In pencil: "Copies sent by Govan Cox to Main Committee Members and All Donors"savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 30/03/1957
Letter to Legatee Gillespie (Vice Chair of the Biography Committe) from W.B. Russell offering his services to write the biography of Sir Stanley Savige. He quotes a price of one thousand pounds and expects to complete the manuscript within twelve months. He notes that Legacy would be restricted in its choice of suitable candidates. Pinned to the letter is a brief list of qualifications supporting his suitability to write the book. The brief letter and list is indicative of a less structured society in the 1950s; Two typewritten sheets, black on whiteSigned in blue ink: W.B. Russellsavige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of the Late Lt. Gen. Sir Stanley Savige, 14 June 1957
Letter to W.B. Russell in 1957 confirming that the Main Committee had accepted his proposal to write a biography of Sir Stanley Savige and authorising him to proceed. Payment of one thousand pounds to be made with the expectation that the manuscript was completed by July 1st 1958.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.File copy of a typed letter, black on white.savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, 26/06/1957
Response to W.B.Russell's letter of 18 June 1957 (00898) confirming the arangements about the Savige biography, and giving him the Honorary Treasurer's contact details.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.File copy of a typed letter to W.B. Russell Pencilled note that G.W. Cox's copy was 'Returned by Cox - then to Board 8/7/57'savige book, archive -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, 1957
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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1957
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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1958
Letter dated 7/3/58 from W.B. Russell to W. Cooper, detailing progress on the biography of Sir Stanley Savige, and noting that he expects to complete the manuscript in the third week in July.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White paper with black type, a letter from WB Russell.Signed 'W.B. Russell' in blue inksavige book, archive -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Documents, correspondence, 1958
Progress report from W.B. Russell to Mr Cooper (Chair of the Biography Committee) on the writing of 'There Goes a Man' dated 30/5/1957. This date could be a typographical error, as the report seems to follow on from the one submitted on 7/3/58 (Item 00918) and mentions that he expects to complete the manuscript in two monthsPart of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White paper with black type, a letter from WB RussellSigned 'W.B. Russell' in blue ink.savige book, committee -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1958
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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, correspondence, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, 30/11/1959
Once the biography of Sir Stanley Savige had been completed it had to be promoted in order to make the project financially viable; as Chair of the Biography Committee Alan Spowers was responsible for doing so and this item shows his composition of the final letter.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Drafts and handwritten notes by Alan Spowers, Chairman of the Biography Committee, dated 30 November 1959 promoting "There goes a Man". Black type or blue ink on white.savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Letter to Jim Gillespie, 1959
Letter dated 27 November 1959 addressed to James G. Gillespie at his place of work from D.J. Cartledge of Login Corporation Pty Ltd (North Sydney), enclosing extracts from Sydney newspapers following the publication of the Savige biography. Cartledge notes that there could have been reference to the book on television and in the Bulletin newspaper, but he has been unable to monitor them. He enclosed a cheque for one pound five shillings for a signed copy of the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Letter head quarto paper with two additional larger plain sheets, newspaper clippings pasted to them.Letter corrected and initialled in blue ink. 00929.2 handwritten in blue ink: "John, Herewith cuttings and reviews of "There goes a man", Kind Regards, Bert Scargand(?)" Annotated "D.M. 7.10.59" in blue inkstamped 7 Oct 1959. 00929.3 Annotated "D.M. 29.9.59" in blue ink, "Mrs Godfrey" in pencilsavige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Publicity
Anonymous notes listing 1959 reviews in The Age, and the Sun, and interviews on Channels 2 and 9. There is no indication of whether these actually eventuated. 00931.2 covers selected extracts in The Age, Country Life, Sydney Morning Herald, and Courier, Ballarat, none of which are exactly fulsome. 00931.3 is a review by someone using the pseudonym "Ache-Day", which is complimentary and typical of the writing style of the times.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Handwritten and/or typed notes on publicity and reviews of the Savige biography in 1959. 00931 written in black ink on lined paper torn from a notebook, 00931(2) and 00931(3) black type on fading white paper. savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Dustcover, There Goes a Man, 1958
The dust jacket of the book by WB Russell about Legatee Stan Savige. The dustjacket marks the publication of the book after all the Committee's efforts, noting that "Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige played a leading part for Australia in both World Wars, but his greatest achievement was in times of peace - in the foundation of Legacy, of which the full story is told in this book." Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created. Much of the book dealing with the history of Legacy is still used today by Legatees.Original dustjacket for the biography of Sir Stanley Savige.savige book, biography, stan savige -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Minutes, Biography of the Late Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 1956
First committee meeting on 20 April 1956 to be held to get the project of writing a biography of Sir Stanley Savige under way. John Hetherington was selected as the author for a fee of one thousand pounds, but indicated that he would not be available to begin until the end of the year and expected the writing to take 12 months. The minutes note that Sir Stanley Savige's grandson, Stanley G. Waters, was born on the eve of the meeting. See also 00635 for a full list of committee members. It is interesting to note that the meeting took place at the Melbourne Town Hall, and was attended by the Lord Mayor (Sir Frank Selleck), who arrived late. Typewritten faded foolscap sheet.savige book, biography