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Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, 75th Anniversary of Legacy, 1998
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A speech by Legacy President at the opening of the 1998 Conference. 1998 was the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. The speech was published in the Legacy Bulletin on 3rd December 1998.A record of what was thought about Legacy on its 75th anniversary.Photocopy of a Bulletin article of a speech given to open the conference in 1998.speech, 75th anniversary -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Three widows at the Shrine, 1990
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Three widows standing in the forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance representing three conflicts - World War 1, World War 2 and Vietnam war. The photo of the three widows was featured in the 1990 Presidents report published with the Annual report. The caption says: 'Three generations of Legacy widows, WWII Mrs Dorothy Latta, 102 year old Mrs Winifred Fotheringham and Vietnam widow Mrs Barbara Leach.'A record of Legacy widows being photographed on on a visit to the Shrine.Black and white photo of three ladies at the Shrine.Pic 3 in black pen on reverse.widows, legacy promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Decorative object - Lamp, Legacy Torch, 1973
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...An electric lamp in the shape of the Legacy Torch with an orange glass flame. It was dedicated in a church service at St Paul's Cathedral in October 1973 as part of the 50th Anniversary of Legacy celebrations. At the Jubilee dinner afterwards several copies were given out to Legacy branches as in photo number 00452 (copy attached).A record that the torch emblem is highly revered and celebrated by the commissioning of a unique piece for Legacy Clubs in the 1970s.Gold coloured torch symbol made into an electric lamp on a wooden base with an orange glass flame. It has a white switch on the dark varnished wooden base and an electric cord about 2 metres long.Paper note found with the torch said it was dedicated in St Pauls on 7 October 1973 as part of the 50th anniversary.golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, torch -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary Event at the Shrine, 1973
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Photos of a ceremony and wreath laying at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. It was part of the Golden Jubilee 50 year celebrations in 1973. (see also 00479). It is the same event when an Olive Tree of Peace was planted in the western lawn of the Shrine (see 00441 and 00442). The photo shows President of Legacy in 1973, Legatee Geoff Handbury placing a wreath on the Cenotaph. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary.A record of a ceremony to mark the 50th year of Legacy.Black and white photo of a service at the Shrine for the 50th Anniversary.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink.golden jubilee, conference, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary Event at the Shrine, 1973
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Photos of a march, ceremony and wreath laying at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. It was part of the Golden Jubilee 50 year celebrations in 1973. (see also 00479). It is the same event when an Olive Tree of Peace was planted in the western lawn of the Shrine (see 00441 and 00442). The photos show a group of Legatees marching towards the Shrine behind a military band. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary.A record of a ceremony to mark the 50th year of Legacy.Black and white photo of a march to the Shrine for the 50th Anniversary.All stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink.golden jubilee, conference, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 1973
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Photos of the 50th Anniversary Dinner on 6 October 1973 held at Chaucers. It shows a table with Ivan Layton and Matron Vivian Bullwinkel. Ivan was the CEO of Legacy for 30 years. Matron Bullwinkel was a good friend of his. The wellness centre at Legacy House was named after Vivian Bullwinkel in 2020. An electronic copy of the article that appeared in Mufti 2022 is included here which features her life and service. Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00451,00452,00453, 00391. A record of a dinner marking the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo of a dinner for the 50th anniversary of Legacy in 1973.Both stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. Label on front says "Ivan Layton and Matron Vivian Bullwinkel"golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, ivan layton, vivian bullwinkel -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day 1993, 1993
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...According to the paper label "Over 300 Legatees participated in the ANZAC Day march commemorating Legacy's 70th Anniversary." Photos show three Legatees assembling in Flinders Street before the march. (See also 00754, 00755 and 00756). A record of Legatees marching together on Anzac Day to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Legacy.Black and white photo of three legatees before an Anzac Day March 1993.70th anniversary, anzac day -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac Day 1993, 1993
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...According to the paper label "Over 300 Legatees participated in the ANZAC Day march commemorating Legacy's 70th Anniversary." The photo shows the Legatees marching along St Kilda Road past the Melbourne Concert Hall. (See also 00754, 00755, 00788). Some of these photos were published in the May edition of The Answer. The article mentioned that the Anzac Day Commemoration Council allowed Legacy to march as a contingent because of Legacy's 70th Anniversary. President John Stevenson led the contingent of over 300 Legatees. All of the marchers received a sprig of rosemary as a gift from Legacy (and thanks to the widows that prepared them). See also 00021 for the photo of President Stevenson and the banner.A record of a Anzac Day march to commemorate the 70th Anniversary.Black and white photo of Anzac Day March 1993.Marked A6, in blue pen, which is the frame number from the A proof sheet (00754.1)70th anniversary, anzac day, answer, march -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac Day 1993, 1993
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...According to the paper label "Over 300 Legatees participated in the ANZAC Day march commemorating Legacy's 70th Anniversary." Photos show the Legatees assembling before the march, including Legatee Barbara Leach with a tray of Rosemary for the marchers to wear. The sign says "A gift from Legacy". The Legacy Widows club puts together the trays of rosemary prior to Anzac Day to give to the public. (See also 00754 and 00756). Plus an article in the Answer reporting on the day.A record of a Anzac Day march to commemorate the 70th Anniversary.Black and white photo of Anzac Day March 1993.Marked B15 which is the frame number from the B proof sheet (00754.2)70th anniversary, anzac day, answer, march, rosemary -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Pilgrimage to Grave of Sir Stanley Savige, 1960s
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Images of a Legatees marching to the grave of Legacy founder, Sir Stanley Savige in Kew Cemetery (now Boroondara General Cemetery). Legatee Savige died in 1954, a few months after his wife, and they are buried together. The slides show a group of legatees marching to the grave and placing two wreaths on it after a service. Was with 500 other slides which have been digitised as best as possible. The original images were not well focussed and the film had deteriorated and colour turned very pink. Some colour adjustments have been made.A record of Legatees commemorating the life of Stan Savige.Colour slides x 10 of a visit to the Kew cemetery by Legatees, images have turned very pink.One slide is marked 'Pilgrimage S. Savige grave' in pencil on reverse. stan savige, grave, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legacy Appeal, 1960s
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A slide image of two corgi dogs next to a Legacy Appeal poster. The image on the poster was used in 1962 so would have been at a fundraising event or Legacy event from around that time.A record of an event in the 1960s.Colour slide of two dogs next to a Legacy Appeal poster, in a grey Hanimount cardboard frame.fundraising, legacy week -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legacy Appeal 1963, 1963
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A slide image showing a mother and two children with the date of Friday September 20 as Badge Day. The image was used in the early 1960s so 20 September was a Friday in 1963. The slides may have been used for a presentation to promote Badge Day which is held during Legacy Week. A second slide shows the Legacy symbol and same date. The slide was professionally prepared by the Central Screen Slide Service. The image is the best as can be taken from the original.A record of promotional material from the 1960s.Black and white slide x 2 of images from a Legacy Appeal poster possibly for a presentation.Slides are marked LA1 and LA2 in black ink the bottom right corners.legacy week, badge day, promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legacy Appeal 1963, 1963
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A slide image showing the mother, from the group photo of a mother and two children, with the date of Friday September 20 as Badge Day. The image was used in the early 1960s so 20 September was a Friday in 1963. The slides may have been used for a presentation to promote Badge Day which is held during Legacy Week. A second slide shows the Legacy symbol and same date. The slide was professionally prepared by the Central Screen Slide Service. The image is the best as can be taken from the original.A record of promotional material from the 1960s.Black and white slide of a mother from a Legacy Appeal poster possibly for a presentation.Slide is marked LA3 in black ink the bottom right corner.legacy week, badge day, promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legacy Appeal 1963, 1963
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A slide image showing a boy from the group photo of a mother and two children with the date of Friday September 20 as Badge Day. The image was used in the early 1960s so 20 September was a Friday in 1963. The slides may have been used for a presentation to promote Badge Day which is held during Legacy Week. A second slide shows the Legacy symbol and same date. The slide was professionally prepared by the Central Screen Slide Service. The image is the best as can be taken from the original.A record of promotional material from the 1960s.Black and white slide of a boy from a Legacy Appeal poster possibly for a presentation.Slide is marked LA4 in black ink the bottom right corner.legacy week, badge day, promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legacy Appeal 1963, 1963
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...A slide image showing the girl from a group of a mother and two children, with the date of Friday September 20 as Badge Day. The image was used in the early 1960s so 20 September was a Friday in 1963. The slides may have been used for a presentation to promote Badge Day which is held during Legacy Week. The slide was professionally prepared by the Central Screen Slide Service. The image is the best as can be taken from the original.A record of promotional material from the 1960s.Black and white slide of a girl from a Legacy Appeal poster possibly for a presentation.Slide is marked LA5 in black ink the bottom right corner.legacy week, badge day, promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Badge Day 1959, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Badge Day is held during Legacy Week, traditionally in September, when collectors sell badges on the streets to raise funds for Legacy. These photos show volunteers and legatees in Legacy House during the day. Many have collection tins. 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 past Badge Days.Colour slide x 4 of Badge Day activity in Legacy House in 1959 in cream Anscochrome mounts.The mounts are imprinted with 'SEP59' by the manufacturer, plus individual slide numbers (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) other numbers may be found later.badge day, fundraising -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Badge Day 1959, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Badge Day is held during Legacy Week, traditionally in September, when collectors sell badges on the streets to raise funds for Legacy. These photos show volunteers and legatees in Legacy House during the day. Many have collection tins. 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 past Badge Days.Colour slide x 2 of Badge Day activity in Legacy House in 1959 in cream Anscochrome mounts.The mounts are imprinted with 'SEP59' by the manufacturer, plus individual slide numbers (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) other numbers may be found later.badge day, fundraising -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Badge Day 1959, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Badge Day is held during Legacy Week, traditionally in September, when collectors sell badges on the streets to raise funds for Legacy. These photos show volunteers and legatees in Legacy House during the day. Many have collection tins. 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 past Badge Days.Colour slide x 4 of Badge Day activity in Legacy House in 1959 in cream Anscochrome mounts.The mounts are imprinted with 'SEP59' by the manufacturer, plus individual slide numbers (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) other numbers may be found later.badge day, fundraising -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Comradeship, 1960s
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Leagtees hold comradeship events through the year. This appears to be when a Legatee received an award. Date is estimated to be in the 1960s as it is being held in Legacy House in Swanston St and was with other slides from that period. 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 past social events for Legatees.Colour slide x 6 of a Legatee Comradeship event in white plastic Agfacolour mounts with navy reverse side.The mounts are handwritten 1 to 6.legatee event, comradeship -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Comradeship, 1960s
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Legatees hold comradeship events through the year. Date is estimated to be in the 1960s as it is being held in Legacy House in Swanston St and was with other slides from that period. 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 past social events for Legatees.Colour slide x 5 of a Legatee Comradeship event in white plastic Anscochrome mounts with red reverse side.The mounts are handwritten Comradeship in black ink.legatee event, comradeship -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legatee event, 1968
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Images from an event held for Legatees and their wives in December 1968 so probably a legatee Christmas function. 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 type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees.Colour slide x 10 of an evening event with Legatees and their wives. in a Kodak mount.The mount is printed a blue and yellow Kodak logo and stamped with a date 'Dec 68 MI' in black ink and a frame number (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14, 18 - the missing numbers may turn up).legatee event, wives, legatees -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Basketball, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Images from a junior legatee basketball competition in 1959. During the 1950s the Legacy boys classes from different suburbs would play each other in a tournament. 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 type of activities Legacy provided for the Junior Legatees.Colour slide x 6 of a junior legatee basketball competition, in a beige Anscochrome mount.The mount is imprinted with date 'AUG59' and numbers 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20. Handwritten on reverse of one is 'Basketball' and another has 'Boys Basketball finals' in blue penjunior legatee, basketball -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legatee event, 1968
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Images from an event held for Legatees and their wives in December 1968 so probably a legatee Christmas function. 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 type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees.Colour slide x 9 of an evening event with Legatees and their wives. in a Kodak mount.The mount is printed a blue and yellow Kodak logo and stamped with a date 'Dec 68 MI' in red ink and a frame number (1 to 18, minus 3 - the missing number may turn up).legatee event, wives, legatees -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Legatee event, 1968
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Images from an event held for Legatees and their wives in December 1968 so probably a Christmas function. 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 type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees.Colour slide x 9 of an evening event with Legatees and their wives, in a Kodak mount.The mount is printed a blue and yellow Kodak logo and stamped with a date 'Dec 68 MI' in red ink and a frame number (1 to 18, minus 3 - the missing number may turn up).legatee event, wives, legatees -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Blamey Statue Unveililng, 1960
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Images from the unveiling of the statue of Sir Thomas Blamey in Melbourne on 27 February 1960. The dignitaries included Prime Minister Robert Menzies and Lady Blamey, the wife of the late Thomas Blamey. 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 Legacy attending the unveiling of the statue of Sir Thomas Blamey.Colour slide x 4 of the unveiling of a statue of Thomas Blamey.Handwritten in blue pen 'Blamey Statue unveiling 27 Feb '60'. One slide includes 'PM Menzies and Lady Blamey' handwritten in blue pen.thomas blamey, statue -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Comradeship event - Dugout, 1968
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Images from an event held for Legatees likely to be a Dugout comradeship meeting close to Anzac Day. Some of the legatees are wearing old uniforms and there are flags. 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 type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees.Colour slide x 12 of an comradeship event in April 1968 in cardboard Kodak mounts.The mount is printed a blue and yellow Kodak logo and stamped with a date 'Apr 68 M2' in black ink and a frame number (8 to 20).legatee event, legatees, comradeship, dugout -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Dressed for the Royal Ball 1959, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Slide photographs of two Stanhope residents prepared to go to the ball held in honour of Princess Alexandra's visit to Melbourne in 1959. The ball was held at the Melbourne Town Hall. Elizabeth Brown (on the right) was a resident at Stanhope after her father died in 1953 and she came to Melbourne from Seymour to compete further studies at Toorak Teachers College. She was chosen to present a bouquet to Princess Alexandra at the Royal Ball. Elizabeth wore a pink taffeta gown and was accompanied by a Legacy boy, Julian Hyde. The handwritten note implies it is the visit of the Queen Mother, but it was a ball held to welcome Princess Alexandra in September 1959. 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 of a Legacy girl being chosen to participate at an important event.Colour slide x 4 of two Stanhope ladies in ballgowns, in a beige Anscochrome mount.Handwritten on reverse 'Stanhope girls. Visit of Queen Mother' in blue pen.junior legatee, royal visit, ballgown, stanhope -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Dressed for the Royal Ball 1959, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Slide photographs of two Stanhope residents and their dates, prepared to go to the ball held in honour of Princess Alexandra's visit to Melbourne in September 1959. The ball was held at the Melbourne Town Hall. Elizabeth Brown (on the right) was a resident at Stanhope after her father died in 1953 and she came to Melbourne from Seymour to compete further studies at Toorak Teachers College. She was chosen to present a bouquet to Princess Alexandra at the Royal Ball. Elizabeth wore a pink taffeta ballgown and was accompanied by a Legacy boy, Julian Hyde. The handwritten note implies it is the visit of the Queen Mother, but it was a ball held to welcome Princess Alexandra in September 1959. 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 of a Legacy girl being chosen to participate at an important event.Colour slide x 4 of two Stanhope ladies and two men in evening outfits, in a beige Anscochrome mount.Handwritten on reverse 'Stanhope girls. Visit of Queen Mother' in blue pen.junior legatee, royal visit, ballgown, stanhope -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Dressed for the Royal Ball 1959, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Slide photographs of two Stanhope residents prepared to go to the ball held in honour of Princess Alexandra's visit to Melbourne in September 1959. The ball was held at the Melbourne Town Hall. From a book compiled by Matron Dorrie Vines, the girls are Betty Henderson and Helen McBain. 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 Stanhope residents participating in an important event.Colour slide x 2 of two Stanhope ladies in evening gowns, in a beige Anscochrome mount.Handwritten on reverse 'Stanhope girls. Visit of Queen Mother' in blue pen.junior legatee, royal visit, ballgown, stanhope -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Dressed for the Royal Ball 1959, 1959
... Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne ...Slide photographs of six Stanhope residents prepared to go to the ball held in honour of Princess Alexandra's visit to Melbourne in September 1959. The ball was held at the Melbourne Town Hall. Notes from Matron's Vines book says the lady in yellow is Helen McBain, and next to her in purple is Betty Henderson. The handwritten note implies it is the visit of the Queen Mother, but it was a ball held to welcome Princess Alexandra in September 1959. 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 Stanhope residents participating in an important event.Colour slide x 3 of sixStanhope ladies in evening outfits, in a beige Anscochrome mount.Handwritten on reverse 'Stanhope girls. Visit of Queen Mother' in blue pen.junior legatee, royal visit, ballgown, stanhope