This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy in 1973. It includes 'The Story of Legacy' and 'What Legacy does' and 'The Legacy Badge'. 1973 was the 50th Anniversary of Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in 1973.Brochure x 6 pages to promote Legacy in 1973, it's golden jubilee year, with a blue and gold cover and black and white photos inside.legacy promotion, golden jubilee, fundraising

This trophy was presented to the winner of the annual Melbourne Legacy, Commradeship Golf Tournament for Legatees held at Huntingdale Golf Club. Huntingdale Golf club was the site of many social events for Legatees and Widows clubs. The article in the Answer says that the association with the Huntingdale golf club became a fundraiser and over the years over $255,000 has been raised for Legacy. The Open Mixes Foursomes is usually held in December and the Ladies Day is annually in October.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees and their wives and for fundraising.Pewter Mug, Melbourne Legacy... Comradeship Golf TrophyLegacy Badge glued to mug. Engraving - Melbourne Legacy... Comradeship Golf Trophy. Listing of annual winners 1978 to 2007. Markings: Underside - Kirra Pewter Lead Free, Pewter Products P/L Melbourne Australia trophy, golf

The photo shows Legatee Os Gawler and another man at a function in 1961. L/- Galwer had been president of Melbourne Legacy in 1943. The other man isn't wearing a Legacy badge so may have been a guest.Legatees met up for comradeship meetings and functions. This was in dinner dress so was an evening function.Black and white photo of two Legatees in 1961 at a function.Handwritten on reverse: 'Legacy Club 1961' in blue ink. Also 'Legatee O. Gawler President 1943' written by someone else (possibly Frank Doolan). Also '848 / 10K144 / 46' in pencil.legatee event, os gawler

A photo of journalist and TV presenter Ray Martin with a badge tray. The slogan says "Buy a Legacy Badge and stand tall for those who gave it all". It may have been professionally taken to publicise Legacy Week in the newspapers.A record of a celebrity being involved in promoting Legacy Week.Black and white photo of Ray Martin for the Legacy Appealfundraising, legacy appeal, ray martin

A legatee function in Legacy House. It is assumed to be 2001 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Badge Launch 2001". L/- David Kelly is on left of 00596.1, then L/- Peter Lawrence and L/- Luscombe on the right 00596.2 the lady in the centre is Margaret Armstrong, and on the right Joan Miller, other names unknown.A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of a function at Legacy House for Badge Week.Printing on the back "

"Bunty" Lawrence of Bendigo, standing 3rd from right. (Bunty Lawrence 7 Bn is credited with inventing the dripwater method of time delay firing a rifle>)This is a colour photo of a group of six men. Four standing, 2 sitting. They are in a hall, timber floor, cream, brick wall behind them. On the wall is a black and white portrait of a large group of men, HM The Queen and a poster stating 50 years of Service 1926 - 1976. The photo is mounted in a black cardboard, folding cover. Top centre of the wall is a large Legacy Badge.ww1, legacy, portrait

A message sent via fax machine to Legacy to advise a past President's gold Legacy badge had been given to Warnambool Legacy. The content says: 'Howard Mackenzie, President of Warrnambool Legacy, advised me on 5th February 1989, that L/ Greg Gillespie - son of our Past President James G. Gillespie - presented to Warrnambool Legacy the Gold Legacy Badge given to his father and worn by him during his year of office as President. This badge is now presented to the installed President of Warrnambool to wear during his year of office. Howard is the first recipient.' The notation 'H60' in black pen shows that it was part of original archive project was undertaken by Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong. A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy. L/ Jim Gillespie was a founding member of Legacy and his Presidents badge was seen as significant enough to present to Warrnambool Legacy club.White A4 paper with black type, a facsimile from Legatee Rob C Allison.history, past presidents

A copy of a poster asking for donations. It is just the Legacy Torch and the text: "Only your support keeps Legacy's torch burning. Legacy does not receive any Government subsidy. Give as much as you can spare to Legacy. Today is Legacy Badge Day." A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White paper poster with black print to advertise Badge Day pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.proformas, stationery, donations

Three youths with Legacy Appeal badge trays and tins on a Melbourne Street, fundraising for Legacy.A record of fundraising methods and that volunteers came from schools and the defence forces.Colour photo of three badge sellers in uniform.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy week

Three photos of Ben Thomas a young boy that helped raise funds each year by selling Legacy Badges, sometimes with his friends. From the note on the back his photo was included in a President's report 1993 in the fundraising section. Note says: "Page 3 President's Report, include pic. Master Ben Thomas (far left) and his merry band of helpers assist Legatees to raise funds for Legacy's Annual Badge Appeal." Ben was a special guest at a gathering at Legacy House on 19 March 1992, see 01909.A record of a young person helping sell Legacy badges.Colour photo x 3 of Ben Thomas fundraising for the Legacy Appeal. White paper label with black type.White paper label with black type and blue pen notations. legacy appeal, fundraising, ben thomas

Photograph of Geoff Handbury was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1973 which was the 50th anniversary of Legacy. The photo shows him holding a junior legatee and pointing out the Legacy symbol on the wall. A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Black and white photo of President Geoff Handbury and a junior legatee.Handwritten on the back 'The Junior Legatee / President (Legatee Geoffrey Handbury), The Charter and the Badge of Legacy / 1973' in black pen. Green paper label with black type stuck on the back says: '1973 President, Legatee Geoff. Handbury, explains the Legacy Badge to one of our Junior Legatees'. past presidents, golden jubilee, geoff handbury, 50th annivesary

An example of a War Orphans Appeal button badge. These badges were a precursor to the Legacy Badge appeals that occur annually. The age of this badge is not known, possibly from the 1940s. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.An example of an early Legacy badge that was sold in the 1940s to raise money for war orphans.Round metal button badge with white background and the Legacy torch and wreath in a stapled in cardboard and plastic cover.Printed in red text 'War orphans appeal. Lest We Forget. 1/-'legacy appeal, fundraising

These are three examples of Melbourne Legacy Volunteer Helper identification tags/badges. They were given to volunteers when they were selling Legacy badges and collecting donations for Badge Week. The dates are unknown, though believed to be before 2000. A photo showing a volunteer in 1996 wearing a tag is included for reference. Photos of badge sellers after 2000 have different tags or none at all. They were in an envelope labelled 'For Archive / Historic Legacy Volunteer Badges' and were with marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01260. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.Examples of promotional material and material needed for fundraising issued by Legacy. Part of an early attempt to create an archive of Legacy material. It was in a collection of marketing material from the 1990s to 2000s.Volunteer Helper cloth tags worn to identify Badge Day collectors in three different styles.legacy promotion, fundraising

Black and white photo. Gentleman in suit holding a gun, appears to be a legacy badge on his lapel. He is believed to be a member of the Bendigo Historical Society, possibly a former President. To the left is a display cabinet displaying guns and relating artifacts, bottle and photos. In the front is a pram with hood. In the rear is another display cabinet with books and gold nuggets (probably imitation). Display is possibly in Dudley House. Markings/Inscriptions: on rear; FH77 (underlined) in pencilorganization, club/society, bendigo historical society

Joe Swift made and donated the following items to the Mitcham Sub-Branch of the RSL.|1. RSL Badge outside the entrance doors from the main car park.|2. Legacy Badge inside the above doors.|3. Sword mounted on the East wall of the main hall.|It is thought that Swift's Foundry manufactured some items for Canberra War Museum and the above may have been replicas.Black and white photo of Staff at Swifts Foundry, Carween Avenue, Mitcham. Swifts made Commemorative Plaque for opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.swifts foundry, carween avenue, mitcham, cook, molly

A group of three Brighton Grammar Junior School boys holding a plaque with the Legacy torch emblem with Ray Ward. For many years the boys from Brighton Grammar Junior School raised money from the sale of Legacy badges and the President would present them with a plaque of appreciation. In these photos Ray Ward is posing beneath several plaques on a wall of the school. Between 1991and 1995 the boys have raised in excess of $16,000. A record of Brighton Grammar School fundraising for Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of boys at Brighton Grammar with Ray Ward.fundraising, brighton grammar

A metal Legacy torch. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.Metal Legacy Torch with blue and red enamel, possibly aluminium.torch, logo

A group of eight Brighton Grammar Junior School boys holding a plaque with the Legacy torch emblem and 5 men. The photo was featured in The Answer in November 1995. The accompanying story was : FUNDRAISING. The boys from Grade 6 at Brighton Grammar Junior School raised $6,150 from the sale of Legacy badges this year - an increase of $1,550 over last year. Over the past five years the boys have raised in excess of $16,000. We are most grateful for their outstanding efforts. Names unknown.A record of Brighton Grammar School fundraising for Legacy.Colour photos x 4 of boys at Brighton Grammar.fundraising, answer, brighton grammar

A menu card for a dinner on 27 March 1940 when Legatee Stan Savige presented the Legacy Charter to the Remembrance Club to become Hobart Legacy. It was held at Hadley's Hotel in Hobart. Savige was serving in the Second World War and had to obtain special permission to travel to Hobart to fulfil this task. A letter of approval written by Sir Thomas Blamey is also in the archive. Legatee Savige presented the Legacy Charter which was then accepted by the President of the Remembrance Club. The members were then presented with Legacy Badges.An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy and the acceptance of Legacy Charter in Hobart.Cream card with a scalloped edge and blue print of a menu and programme for the Remembrance Club to receive the Legacy Charter in 1940.stan savige, legatee function, dinner, remembrance club, hobart

Two Brighton Grammar Junior School boys with President John Stevenson and a plaque of appreciation. For many year the boys from Brighton Grammar Junior School raised money from the sale of Legacy badges and the President would present them with a plaque of appreciation. Between 1991and 1995 the boys raised in excess of $16,000. These two boys are David Menre and Nathan Scuderi as recounted in the February 1994 edition of The Answer. In 1993 they raised $3,200 and the plaque was presented on 11 November at a special service.A record of Brighton Grammar School fundraising for Legacy.Colour photo of boys at Brighton Grammar with President John Stevenson.fundraising, answer, brighton grammar

Lt-Colonel J.H.P. Eller was the second President of the Melbourne Legacy Club and followed H.E Cohen, the Foundation President. Eller's year of office was devoted chiefly to the consolidation of membership and is notable as a period when new ideas regarding the Club's future began to be entertained. The principle of "Preference to Returned Soldiers" and finding employment for them was no longer so important and it was recognised that a wider meaning might be given to the term "Legacy" by the undertaking of active work amongst the children of deceased soldiers. (Blatchford, Claude. 'Legacy: the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club'. Melbourne, W.D. Joynt, 1932. p.22)Presented to Peter Eller in recognition of his presidential service, a tradition which has continued to the present day for all retiring presidents.Rectangular in shape, clear glass, cardboard fawn coloured border, certificate white cardboard, black metal frame. Back, brown paper, brass coloured hanging wire."Melbourne Legacy Club, Presidents' [sic] certificate, J.H.Peter Eller, Year of Office 1924-1925 In commemoration of your service to Legacy, more especially in the office of president, this Certificate is presented with the sincere regard and thanks of fellow Legatees." Thomas W. White President Frank J. Doolan Secretary Written in black ink. Legacy badge at top centre.service award, past president

The photos show Legatee Chas Wilks visiting Legatee Morrie Tonkin in hospital and presenting a certificate to mark his 50 years of service to Legacy. From the note it seems he gave his Presidential badge back to Melbourne Legacy. Legatee M.J.G Tonkin was president in 1952. Another copy of this photo was found with the date being 23 March 1989.A record that Legacy rewarded long term legatees with certificates for their 50 years of service.Colour photo x 3 of L/-Morrie Tonkin receiving his 50 year certificate and a note.Handwritten on reverse '1989 Presenting 50 year certificate to Morrie Tonkin' and '1989 Morrie Tonkin presenting his gold Presidential Legacy Badge (1952) to Melbourne Club'. Paper note says 'L'tee Morrie Tonkin receiving his 50 yr certificate in hospital by L'tee Chas Wilks.' and 'L17' which was number from an archive system. past presidents, service award, morrie tonkin

An embroidered cloth Legacy badge patch that was given to Junior Legatees to add to their tunics. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics, elocution and eurythmics. Boys classes also included basketball, judo, swimming and boxing. Boys classes were generally held in the suburbs and girls classes were held at Legacy House, usually Tuesdays and Fridays. Uniforms were provided free of charge. The patch was with a group of items donated by Legatee Derithe Harrison, including several certificates, a photo and a silver metal trophy.A record of the equipment given to junior legatees for their classes.Green cloth embroidered patch to be added to uniforms.junior legatee, derithe ames, girls classes, jlc

The photos show President Geoffrey Swan presenting a plaque to Bradley Marks, in recognition of the fundraising efforts of Year 6 boys at Brighton Grammar Junior School. For many years the boys from Brighton Grammar Junior School raised money from the sale of Legacy badges and the President would present them with a plaque of appreciation. Between 1991and 1995 the boys have raised in excess of $16,000. The label mentions that they are standing in front of a tree planted in honour of a late Legatee Tom Bell. In other years the presentation is made in the same spot. (see items at A record of Brighton Grammar School fundraising for Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of boys at Brighton Grammar with President Geoffrey Swan and a white paper label.Label is typed and describes Legatee Swan presenting a plaque to Year 6 boys how had raised money for Legacy. fundraising, brighton grammar

A letter dated 14 March 1940 to Legatee Stan Savige advising him that he had permission to visit Hobart Legacy while he was in Australia during the second World War. It is signed by General Thomas Blamey. The reason for the trip to Hobart was to present the Legacy Charter to the Remembrance Club to become Hobart Legacy. It was held at Hadley's Hotel in Hobart. Savige was serving in the Second World War and had to obtain special permission to travel to Hobart to fulfil this task. A menu card from the dinner is also in the archive. Legatee Savige presented the Legacy Charter which was then accepted by the President of the Remembrance Club. The members were then presented with Legacy Badges.An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy and the acceptance of Legacy Charter in Hobart.Cream letterhead of the 2nd AIF with a letter from General Blamey to Stan Savige in 1940.Signed E A Blamey in black ink.stan savige, remembrance club, hobart, thomas blamey

An example of a souvenir issued to commemorate Legacy's 90th anniversary. It says: "90th Anniversary of Legacy 1923-2013" There was a reunion of former Junior Legatees at Government House in 2013 to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Legacy. The handkerchief was donated back to Legacy from the family of Jacobina (Jackie) and Marjorie Bristol, sisters who were both junior legatees in the 1930s and 1940s after their father passed away, he was a World War 1 veteran. Jacobina later became Jackie Wood and Marjorie became Marjorie Bachmann. Also donated were girls' uniform, a photo of the girls at calisthenics classes, a junior legatee certificate and a $100 Legacy badge. These are catalogued separately at 01948 to 01952.A record of an item produced by Legacy to celebrate the 90th Anniversary and given out to former Junior Legatees at a reunion.A white handkerchief with the Legacy torch and text 'Legacy 90th Anniversary 1923-2013' stitched in blue thread in a cardboard sleeve. Embroidered "90th Anniversary of Legacy 1923-2013" in blue thread.90th anniversary, junior legatee, reunion

16 mm Black and white film with sound produced by Southern Cross Films, Perth. It begins with archival film from WWII, explains the meaning and symbolism of the Legacy badge,and shows young girls taking the Legacy oath. There were 1900 orphans in W. Australia and the film explains the origins of Legacy. Perth Legacy's Board of Management is shown and care of children - health and fitness - is explained. Also shown are the January seaside camp activities, annual Christmas picnic with 1000 guests, and a Legatee visiting one of his families with helpful advice. Craig House, Perth Legacy's co-ed residence is featured, followed by the annual presentation of debutantes. 10 mins 41 sec.A visual record of life in the 1950s and the huge number of children to have lost their father in WWII. The commitment of Legacy to giving them a better childhood and the amount of work done by Legatees is impressive.Blue metal canister and film on a spool labelled as The Legacy Story. The 16mm film runs for 10 mins 41 secs.Canister lid exterior, Label, HERSCHELLES FILM LABORATORIES, East Melbourne, Australia SUBJECT, “THE LEGACY STORY’, copy, length 404’ reel no. Canister base exterior, Label from Legacy Club Melbourne. 45 Market St, Melbourne, C.1. Typed label say '16mm Sound film of Perth Legacy's Activities. Purchased by Melbourne Legacy with Perth Legacy's permission and with authority of L/tee Morrie Tonkin and Board of Management of Melbourne Legacy. June 1965. I.E.L.'legacy promotion, activities, junior legatee, marketing

Photos of an event at Brighton Grammar Junior School to honour the Late Legatee Tom Bell. One photo shows Legatee Chas Wilks with Mrs Dorothy Bell sitting with a Brighton school boy playing the trumpet near them. The other photo shows students assembled for the service. A tree was planted in tribute to Legatee Tom Bell. In later years the boys from Brighton Grammar Junior School raised money from the sale of Legacy badges and the serving Legacy President would present them with a plaque of appreciation and photos were taken in front of the tree planted in honour of a late Legatee Tom Bell. Between 1991and 1995 the boys raised in excess of $16,000. The photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.A record of a tree being planted at Brighton Grammar in honour of a Legatee.Colour photo x 2 of an event at Brighton Grammar Junior School.tree planting, brighton grammar

Unknown. Assume produced for display or commemoration purposes. One has been used on the Centenary of ANZAC Street Art Mural on the back of Legacy House, Melbourne. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.The Legacy Torch created in metal. 'Logo' of Legacy ClubCast metal Legacy torch (two copies)torch, logos

A photo of President Sullivan at Brighton Grammar Junior School presenting a boy, Troy Robinson, with a plaque with the Legacy torch emblem alongside the Junior School Master, Mr Peter Toms. L/ Sullivan is also seen speaking at a school assembly and standing by a tree that had been planted in honour of Legatee Tom Bell in 1989 (see item 01538). The label explains the link to Brighton Grammar Junior School was fostered by the late L/ Tom Bell, although not a past pupil he endeared himself to the school that on his death shortly after the 1989 badge appeal the students planted a tree in his honour at a special memorial service. For many years the boys from Brighton Grammar Junior School raised money from the sale of Legacy badges and the President would present them with a plaque of appreciation. Between 1991and 1995 the boys have raised in excess of $16,000. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991. A record of Brighton Grammar School fundraising for Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of boys at Brighton Grammar with President Sullivan and a pink paper label.Typed on the pink paper label explained the link to the tree planted to honour Tom Bell.fundraising, john sullivan, brighton grammar