Programme and menu for Melbourne Legacy's 61st Annual Dinner on Saturday, 2nd March, 1985. Dinner was held at the Heidelberg Civic Centre. Event included President's Report and Installation of Legatee T. C. Bannister as Melbourne Legacy President for 1985. Each year Melbourne Legacy would have an Annual Dinner for the installation of the incoming President (Changeover dinner). It is one of the most important events of the year. Up until 2005 each President served for one year. Whilst the rules of the Club nominate one year terms, since 2005 Presidents have been renominated to serve for a second year. Melbourne Legacy is regarded as the mother Club and these functions drew Legatees from many clubs within the Legacy Family.Record of annual president's installation event including information on principal guests. It shows official meeting procedures for Melbourne Legacy and the importance of gathering together to install the new President.Card with blue printed type folded to DL size.legatee event, function, changeover dinner

A programme for a Legacy Demonstration at the Olympic Pool Stadium in 1960. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. A record of a Junior Legacy demonstration.Programme for the Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration. Held at the Olympic Pool Stadium, Friday, 7th October 1960 and Saturday, 8th October, 1960. White paper with blue printing on 4 pages.junior legatee, annual demonstration

A programme for a Legacy Demonstration at the Olympic Pool Stadium in 1961. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1961.Three documents relating to 1961 Annual Demonstration. 00052.1 Programme for the Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration, held at the Olympic Pool Stadium on Friday, 6th October 1961 and Saturday, 7th October 1961. Red paper front and back with black printing, 2 centre pages are white with blue printing. 00052.2 Folded Flyer ‘Supplement to Melbourne Legacy Weekly Bulletin No 1663 of 5/9/1961'. 00052.3 Invitation acceptance. 00052.1 178 x 123 mm, 00052.2 260 x 205 mm, 00052.3 210 x 165 mmannual demonstration, junior legatee

Promotional poster for September 1985 Legacy Week 'A Legacy Night to Remember' concert at Melbourne Concert Hall on September 2, 1985. Photos on poster include: Australian Jazz Band, Barry Crocker, Simon Gallaher, Rolf Harris, Anne & Johnny Hawker's Band, Colleen Hewett, Jackie Love, Paul Martelle, 3rd Military District 'Redcoats'. Special guest compere - Daryl Somers. Photos of the evening are at 01412.Example of publicity material for major Legacy fundraising event during Legacy Week.White paper with blue, black and red printing, promoting a concert being held for Legacy.legacy promotion, fundraising, gala performance, concert

Melbourne Legacy, Junior Legatees conducted Annual Demonstrations/Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. These photos are at the Olympic Swimming Pool, which was used in 1959 to 1962. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1979. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy Annual Demonstration. Black and white photo x 23 of the Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration held at the Olympic Pool Stadium on Friday, 6th October, 1961 and Saturday, 7th October, 1961. junior legatee, annual demonstration

Programme for September 1985 Legacy Week 'A Legacy Night to Remember' concert at Melbourne Concert Hall on September 2, 1985. Photos in programme of the following: Australian Jazz Band, Barry Crocker, Simon Gallaher, Rolf Harris, Anne & Johnny Hawker's Band, Colleen Hewett, Jackie Love, Paul Martelle, 3rd Military District 'Redcoats'. Special guest compere - Daryl Somers. Photos of the evening at are 01412.Example of program from major Legacy fundraising event during Legacy Week.Programme for a Legacy concert. White paper with blue and black printing. Contains photographs of famous Australians who supported Legacy. Two inserts on blue and yellow paper.legacy promotion, fundraising, concert, gala performance

Photos of the Melbourne Junior Legacy Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall in September 1963. They include a scene of a canoe with junior legatees dressed as Native Americans. There are ballerinas dancing, and children marching and making formations. Also gymnastics demonstrations. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Black and white photo x 33 of the Annual Demonstration in 1963.junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes, ballerinas

Photo of the finale at a Melbourne Junior Legatee Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall the year is unknown. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Glass negative of a Legacy demonstration, edge of glass is covered with brown tape.junior legatee, annual demonstration

Photograph of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Glass negative of a photo taken at a Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall. Year unknown. Glass edge is covered by brown tape.junior legatee, annual demonstration

Songbook of WW1 songs, likely used by Legatees during comradeship activities. An album of Digger Songs "Songs the Diggers Sang"Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. A record that Legatees met for comradeship meetings and functions and that singing featured in the meetings.Paper book of Digger songs including musical scores. Printed 2 colours on cover (red and brown) and one colour (black) ink on internal pages. 28 pages plus 4 page cover.Blue ink pen references to page numbers of particular songscomradeship, songs

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1970. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The school ceremony was broadcast on ABC TV and Radio for many years. Pencilled note on cannister lid- “Sir Edward Dunlop”. AKA “Weary”. Maybe he is part of the recording.A record of the promotion and importance of Anzac Day Ceremony for schools. “Weary” of Burma Railway Fame.Cannister metal, colour silver, Spool, plastic, magnetic tapeAustralian Broadcasting Commission, Length28feet 10 inches, Replay Date Fri 24 ? At 3AR (radio station), 1415 AETanzac commemoration for students, dunlop

A programme of songs used in a Comradeship Christmas gathering in 1968.Comradeship Committee meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. This carol booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings and in particular singing carols at Christmas time. A programme of songs for a Christmas party on medium paper stock with red text. Contains lyrics of songs including ‘Oh You Beautiful Doll’, ‘Somewhere, My Love’, ‘That Certain Party’, ‘A World of Our Own’, ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’, ‘Moonlight Bay’ and ‘We’ll Meet Again’.Pencil numbers, ticks and question marks.comradeship, function, legatee event, songs

A programme of songs used in a Comradeship Christmas gathering at Legacy function in 1971. Contains words to songs only.Comradeship Committee meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. This carol booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings and in particular singing carols at Christmas time. A programme of songs for a Christmas party on tryfold card, red cover with black type. White paper inside with black type. comradeship, function, songs

Programme and song sheet for Melbourne Legacy comradeship party. Includes names of Legatees, songs sung and words to song “Barefoot Days”. 00070.1 Comradeship Mid-Year Party programme 00070.2 Barefoot Days songsheetThis booklet shows that Legatees enjoyed singing together at their Comradeship meetings. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year.Two pieces of paper with black type on one side only. Two punched holes on each sheet.comradeship, legatee event

A recording of music at the annual Anzac Eve Commemoration Ceremonies in late 1950s. Legacy has held annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. It was a recording of the Australian Boys Choir singing 'Land of Mine' and 'Recessional'A record for ceremony at the Shrine. This recording was a means of providing words and music at ceremonies for Legacy or recording the proceedings. Plastic vinyl disc 45 RPM.Paper label giving details of the recording (both sides).anzac commemoration for students, songs

Recording of Legatee Justice Brereton giving a toast to Legacy.Method of recording before Magnetic Tape. Recording is of Legatee Justice Brereton.7 inch vinyl disc pressed by SATE label.Label depicts the maker and address and some technical details. 33 1/3 RPM.speakers, legatee event

Menu from a dinner at the Navy, Army & Air Force Club of Victoria to celebrate Sir Stanley Savige. (S.G.S. would stand for Stanley George Savige). Of particular interest are the names signed by those attending.Documents Sir Stanley Savige's involvement with Melbourne Legacy from 1923-1950. White card, blue print of a menu for a dinner for Stan Savige.Autographed by: C.R. Carleton, W.L. Wilkinson, Brian Armstrong, Stan Savige, Frank Doolan, James Gillespie, Aaron Beattie, and seven others (illegible)savige, legatee event

Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. In these photos it is at the Olympic Swimming Pool. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration in 1959.Black and white photo x 16 of the 1959 Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration held for the first tiime at the Olympic Pool Stadium.junior legatee, annual demonstration

Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to 1980s, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association.A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Black and white negative film x5 with 2 photo’s on each of the November 1946 Melbourne Junior Legatee Annual Demonstration held at the Melbourne Town Hall.junior legatee, annual demonstration

Photograph of a Legacy Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Whilst the cost to Legacy was very small, the quality of the work produced was truly professional. An Article in The Herald (Melbourne), Friday 19 October 1951, page 5 says: "Children in Legacy show Two hundred children will take part in a Legacy Club demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall tonight and tomorrow night. They will show the work done in physical training and speech therapy classes. Boys will give gymnastic displays including wrestling and tumbling. Girls will feature costume dances and tableaux. They made the dresses themselves. Speakers will tell of the more serious side of Legacy's work, and of the benefits available to children."A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Black and white photo x 7 of the 1951 Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration held at the Melbourne Town Hall.junior legatee, annual demonstration, costumes

Black and white photo of a finale of an Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall. Part of the set design were the Olympic Rings and sign saying Olympic Games. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and eurythmics, the Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the late 1970's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. A record of a Junior Legacy Demonstration.Black and white photo from the 1956 Melbourne Junior Legatees Annual Demonstration at the Melbourne Town Hall.junior legatee, annual demonstration

Each year Melbourne Legacy would have an Annual Dinner for the installation of the incoming President (Changeover dinner). It is one of the most important events of the year. Up until 2005 each President served for one year. Whilst the rules of the Club nominate one year terms, since 2005 Presidents have been renominated to serve for a second year. Melbourne Legacy is regarded as the mother Club and these functions drew Legatees from many clubs within the Legacy Family.A record of official meeting procedures for Melbourne Legacy and the importance of gathering together to install the new President.Collection of 20 Annual Dinner programmes from 1959 to 1988. White paper with blue printing on both sides, with two folds. The following years are NOT included, 1960, 66, 71, 73, 74, 75, 80, 83, 85 and 86.changeover dinner, legatee event, function

This photo of a group of people, according to the back description is about John's aunt and friends, the names of people involved and when was taken this photo are unknown. It is most likely a social function with the early legatees. Probably in the 1920s or 1930s. Possibly on the ship Marella.A record of an early gathering of legatees and wives at a social gathering.Photo of a group of 10 people.Handwritten on reverse 'Johns aunt + friends'. Stamped, KODAK PRINT, C 268founding legatee, legatee event

Newsletter possibly made to record the events of cricket matches at a Somer’s Camp during Christmas 1932. Newsletter called The Legacy Libeller and included cricket scores, public notices and social notes. Annotation: 'Author. Editor. Artist Pat.Hanna. A.R.B.' Originals available at 01289, 01290 and 01291.Shows some of the activities at the junior legatee camps, such as cricket matches and newsletter publishing.Photocopy of eight page foolscap size newsletter.camp savige, somers camp, newsletter

Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action or try sailing. A record of the items and events provided to Junior Legatees.Small green cloth flag with white text on both sides.Printed in white 'Operation Float 1972'.operation float, junior legatee outing

Printed program for Box Hill - Nunawading - Doncaster Branch of Melbourne Legacy Annual Meeting and Dinner held at Blackburn R.S.L. on Wednesday 6 May 1964. Contains words to the Legacy Code: “The Spirit of Legacy is Service”. Inside is the Third Annual Report of the Branch by J.N. McAuley, Chairman. Annual Dinner program on the back coverDetails Branch activities over the previous year. White paper folded to A5 size with blue type printed both sides.legatee event, branch

A sign that originally hung near the Comradeship room where Legatees met regularly.Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Yellow hand painted board with rounded edges and black text. Four holes through board. Top section is painted in gloss, lower section in low sheen.comradeship, legatee event

Bookmaker's bag used as a prop during Legacy golfing and social events. Bags such as this one were used by bookmakers to collect and securely hold punters' bet at racing events.Legatees had many social events together and used items like this.White painted leather bag with metal fastening mechanism. A short painted leather handle is joined to the bag by metal fastening clips. A long painted leather strap is joined to the bag by metal fastening clips.'R.J. Connell / Victorian Club' painted in black and 'U. Pickem / K.E.R.C.' Handwritten in black on other side.legatee event, legatee, golf

The subject of these slides is not known until they are looked at again, their titles could give clues to the contents. Some titles that can be seen are; Tavern in the Town, I love you truly, The old spinning wheel The good old summer time Swannee River Bell's of St Mary's Nursie Little brown jugA record of the types of songs sung by Legatees at Comradeship gatherings. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Coloured 35mm slides, coloured photo surrounded by cardboard border.Various titles of songs on individual slides.comradeship, songs

Slides showing some of Legacy's work with junior legatees in 1961 and 1962. Most appear to be of Operation Float which was when Melbourne Legacy would take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action or try sailing.A record of the types of events provided to Junior Legatees33 x 35mm photos surrounded by cardboard border.Various, according to the photo.junior legatee, operation float