A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Ron Foskett (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1972). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 Legatee Foskett was a pilot in the RAAF and served as a Catalina Flying Boat Skipper in South East Asia and the Pacific. He joined Legacy in 1949. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Ron Foskett a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee RJA (Ron) Foskett - President 1972past presidents, ron foskett

A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Bill Braidie (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1974). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 Legatee Braidie served in the RAAF, in the South West Pacific area. He joined Legacy in 1964 having been proposed by Legatee Terry Kirby and Legatee Ray Mitchell. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Bill Braidie a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee W A (Bill) Braidie - President 1974past presidents, bill braidie

A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee George Blackwood (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1975). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 Legatee Blackwood served in the AIF in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo in the Corps of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was awarded an OBE for services whilst commanding the 2/1 Army Field Workshop with the 9th Australian Division in the Alamein Campaign. He achieved the rank of Colonel. He joined Legacy in 1964 on the nomination of Legatees John Summerton and AN Fraser. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee George Blackwood a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee George W Blackwood - President 1975past presidents, george blackwood

A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee Bruce M Hall (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1977). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. Legatee Bruce Hall was the son of Legatee Ray Hall (president in 1931) and nephew of Legatee Rex Hall (president in 1933). In World War 2 Legatee Bruce Hall served with the AIF in Darwin and New Guinea with the 6th Division Signals. He joined Legacy in 1958 on the nomination of Legatees Bill Perrin and Roy Nutting. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Bruce Hall a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee Bruce M Hall - President 1977.past presidents, bruce hall

A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee John Creighton Dean (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1984). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 John served with Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 2nd AIF in New Guinea and Borneo. He remained in the Australian regular Army after the war retiring in the rank of Brigadier in 1975. He joined Melbourne Legacy in 1975. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee John Dean a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.An article with a black and white photo of Legatee J C Dean - President 1984.past presidents, john dean

Three Legacy widows from Hampton area, their names are unknown. They were photographed when they visited Legacy House and appeared in the July 1992 Widows' Newsletter. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). Pg 3 means the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-21 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00650, 00651 and 000661 - 00666. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of three Legacy widows, a proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-21. Pg 3 in pencil, and Hampton in blue pen.widows, widows club, committee

Two Legacy widows from Warragul area, their names are unknown. They were photographed when they visited Legacy House and appeared in the July 1992 Widows' Newsletter. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies and some were committee members at different clubs. Presumably there had a been a meeting at Legacy House of members from the many clubs (including Hampton, Highett, Caufield). Pg 4 means the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030B-14 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00648, 00649, 00650, 00651 and 00661-00666. Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of two Legacy widows, a proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030B-14. Pg 4 in and Warrugul in pencil.widows, committee, widows club

Seven Legacy widows enjoying themselves at a widow club function, possibly singing. Their names are unknown. It was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. Pg 3 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 could mean 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of 7 Legacy widows around a table and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609B-2 Pg 3 B in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities

Eight Legacy widows enjoying themselves at a widow function. It was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies (Ref no 929609). Some of the same ladies are in 00655 and 00656. Their names are unknown. Pg 3 could mean the photo was used in an issue of The Answer. The date is assumed as 1992 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 920609 could mean 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of 8 Legacy widows around a table and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609B-9 Pg 3 C in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities

Four widows at Legacy House. Second from left is the President, Billie Sims and on the right is the Secretary, Vera Lang. Other names are unknown. It is believed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030C-15 means 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651, 00661 to 00666.Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of 4 Legacy widows at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030C-15 and 5 in pencil.widows, widows club

Widow club secretary Vera Lang and another lady at a trading table. The items include Christmas puddings. The Widow clubs often ran trading stalls of goods and handcrafts. Keesing Photographers took a series of photos on the same day of various ladies. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030C-15 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651, 00661 to 00666.Photos of the committee members of Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer.Black and white photo of 2 Legacy widows at a trading table and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030C-30A and 6 in pencil.widows, widows club

A Legacy widow, Beryl Tucker and Legatee Eddie Jowett posing as if they were dancing, for a professional photographer. The photo was featured in the 30 September 1991 issue of the Widows' Newsletter. The article mentions that Legatee Jowett coordinates a month concert at Legacy House on the first Monday of the month. The concerts are free to Legacy widows and the artist are first class professionals. Around 180 widows attend regularly. Legatee Jowett had a regular saying, almost a commandment to the ladies when it was time to leave: "You are never dressed until you are wearing a smile". The reference number from the photographic studio 910902B/8 could mean 2 September 1991.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of Legatee Eddie Jowett and Beryl Tucker, a Legacy widow.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 910902B/8 and 40% in red pen.widows, concert, answer, eddie jowett

The Home and Hospital Group of Legacy Widows photographed by a professional photographer at Legacy House. Names unknown, except seated in the middle of the table is Vera Paydon. The reference number from the photographic studio 911016-17 which means 16 October 1991. Other photos with that reference number are at 00669 and 00670.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship. Widows clubs had sub-committees with various roles. Black and white photo of 8 Legacy widows at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911016-17. Handwritten "P9 Home and Hospital Group" in pencil and "Page 20 D" in red pen.widows, widows club, activities, visiting group

Photos show the Legatees and widows marching along St Kilda Road past the Melbourne Concert Hall behind a bagpipe band - it was Widows' Sunday when there is a service at the Shrine for the Legacy Widows. An article in The Answer newsletter in September 1993 mentions that the Legatees and widows set off from St Pauls Cathedral in a 'Pilgrimage to the the Shrine' behind the Hawthorn City Pipe Band. There may be more photos and a proof sheet still to come. It is assumed to be 1993 Widows Sunday as Legatee John Stevenson is in the front row, he was president in 1993 which was Legacy's 70th Anniversary. (NB It is not Anzac Day 1993 as that is shown at 00021 when the Legatees marched behind a 70th Anniversary banner).A record of a march to the Shrine by Legatees and Widows for Widows Sunday.Black and white photo x 2 of a march past the Melbourne Concert Hall.Marked B7 and B8 in blue pen, which are the frame numbers from a B proof sheet but its whereabouts isn't known.widows, 70th anniversary, widows' sunday, pilgrimage

Two photos about the donation of a special bottle of King's Ale to Legacy that was to be auctioned to raise money for Legacy Week in 1960. A newspaper clipping about the event explains the story. In 1902 a special brew of ale was made by King Edward VII. In 1960 a bottle of the ale turned up in Melbourne and was donated to Legacy by Mr A W Taylor of 'Old Tin Shed' a motor accessories firm. The photo shows Executive Officer Ivan Layton, Mr A W Taylor and Legatee George Cowan.A record of an unusual donation in Legacy Week in the 1960s.Black and white photo x 2 of Kings Ale for Legacy Week 1960.00789.1 Handwritten in black pen: "L. to R. / Ivan Layton / Mr A. W. Taylor (of "Old Tin Shed") donor of Ale / George Cowan / Legacy Week 1960" Hand written in blue pen "('Age')". 00789.2 Handwritten in black pen "Legacy Week 1960 / Verse with King's Ale". Hand written in blue pen "('Age')". legacy week, ivan layton, george cowan, donation, ale, beer

Photograph of Geoffrey M. Swan who was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1992. It is a professional photo taken for use in publications during his term as president. Reference number 911030A-10 is believed to be 30 November 1991 - frame number 10 on roll A. Plus an article that President Swan wrote when he handed over to John Stevenson.A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Black and white photo of President G. M. Swan and a proof sheet 911030A.Label on back from Keesing Photographic reference number: 911030A-10past presidents, portrait, answer

Photograph of Legatees receiving recognition of service certificates presented by Sir Edmund Herring at Foundation Day Luncheon on 26 September 1978. From the left: Legatees V (Bert) Doery, Frank Doolan, A N (Kem) Kemsley, D B Carter (Pres 1978), Sir Edmund Herring and Jim G Gillespie on the right. Seated is Harry Anderson. From a caption found with another copy of the photo, other Legatees that had attained 50 years of service at this date were: B Armstrong, J K Anderson, P Mountjoy, E Serman, E Harding, D Joynt, H Driscoll (Qld), R Hall and F Meldrum (NSW)A record of Legatees receiving recognition of their hard work.Black and white photo of 7 Legatees and 50 Year recognition of service certificates.Stamped on back "Melbourne Legacy" in purple ink and 26/9/78 handwritten in blue pen.service award, founding legatee, frank doolan, edmund herring, kem kemsley

A cover photo of a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows a boy and his mother. The names are not known but it shows the fashion of the time and the junior legatee uniform that boys were provided with so that they could attend the classes. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white photo of a boy and his mother printed in a newsletter in September 1953junior legatees, boys classes, fashion

A photo from a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows the Auburn basketball team. Names are listed. Back row: Robyn Bowles, Graham Rogers, John Hocking, Barry Yates, John Lawson Mr Henry Dineen (coach). Centre row: Ted Sugden, Bernard Reilly, Bill Reilly, Bob Spendlove, Dale Cooper. Front row: Bob Brown, Bill Spendlove (Umpire and Time keeper) Arthur Spendlove. It shows the junior legatee uniform that boys were provided with so that they could attend the boys classes. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white photo of the Auburn basketball team printed in a newsletter in September 1953junior legatees, boys classes

A photo from a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows the Auburn boys class. Names mentioned in the article include coach Mr Henry Dineen, Colin Eisey and John Lawson who were doing national training, and younger boys Dale Cooper, Paul Croft, Andrew Reid and John Reid. The article mentions that the photos of the boys classes were donated to Legacy by Mr John Beckett of Sandringham. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities with mentions of boys by name.Black and white photo of the Auburn boys class printed in a newsletter in September 1953.junior legatees, boys classes

A photo from a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows the Coburg boys class. The article mentions the class has 54 members and it the mothers' club has been provided their own club rooms. The boys names are listed under the photo as: Back row: L Marchesi, D Hughes, K Crawford, R Smith, B Ramsay, N Blake, L Cleary, G Daldy. Second back row: I Raines, D Smith, J Hughes, W McNaughton, D Gould, A McNaughton, P Griffin, B Blake, B Dyke. Second front row: W Hancock, K Auchetterl, Legatee Breheny, Legatee Baglin, Mr J Roberts, Legatee Gourlay, Legatee Robertson, I Bell, B Wilson, R Hunt. Front row: R McPherson, G Bell, R Campbell, S Wilson, J Ezard, I Gould, B Hughes. The article mentions that the photos of the boys classes were donated to Legacy by Mr John Beckett of Sandringham. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities with mentions of boys by name.Black and white photo of the Coburg boys class printed in a newsletter in September 1953.junior legatees, boys classes

A photo from a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows the Fitroy boys class. The article mentions the group had competed in the basketball competition but did not have a win. The article mentions that the photos of the boys classes were donated to Legacy by Mr John Beckett of Sandringham. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities.Black and white photo of the Fitroy boys class printed in a newsletter in September 1953.junior legatees, boys classes, basketball

A photo from a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows the Kew boys class, which met at the Kew Drill Hall on corner of High Street and Highbury Grove, Kew on Friday nights at 7.30. The instructors were Messrs Tom Mann and Jack Costello and has 53 members Front row: Eddie Robertson. Seated: John Linton, Bob Bateson, Robin Broderick, Michael Johnson, Tom Olsen, Graeme Murray, Douglas Govey. Centre: Mr Tom Man (Instructor), Legatee HJ Martin, Legatee AR Beattie, Mr J Costello (Instructor). Back: John Barker, Kerry Wisdom, Garry Thompson, Gerald Brown, Rod MacKinnon, John Shaw, Graeme Withers. Other names mentioned in the article include new boys, Alan Bateson, Douglas Govey, John Linton, Robert Bateson, Evan Houston, Robert Ritchie, Robin Broderick, John Huxtable. It also gives the phone numbers of Legatees AR Beattie, HJ Martin, A Crawford and RS Isherwood in case a reader would like their son to attend a class. The article mentions that the photos of the boys classes were donated to Legacy by Mr John Beckett of Sandringham. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities with mentions of boys by name.Black and white photo of the Kew boys class printed in a newsletter in September 1953.junior legatees, boys classes

A photo from a newsletter from September 1953. The photo shows the Malvern boys class, which had approximately 40 members Back row: Garry Burns, Merv Nelson, Ted Soutar, Peter Grenfell, Don McKneil, Frank Batty, Ross Moloney, Don McKean. 2nd row: John Kerlie, Ian Cameron, Dick Farnback, Norm Brown, John Farnbach, Ian Grainger, Graeme Pocknee, Frank Rutledge, Fred Strong, 3rd row: Graham Thorp, Norm Wright, Brian Scarlett, Ron Wilson, John Wright, George Brown, Alec Addison, George Thorpe, Harold Boyes. 4th row: Andrew Tonkin, Edward Pocknee, William L Brown, Max Hamilton, Ken Jacka, Don Walker, Cliff McAliece, John Brown, John Buckle. Front row: Geoff Strogeon, Richard Bowman, Dick Payne, David Trigg, Ken Dean, John Clarke, William J Brown. Other names mentioned in the article include new boys, Harold Boyes, Ken Dean, Frank Rutledge, Richard Bowman, Max Hamilton, David Trigg, Ian Brown, Cliff McAliece, Andrew Tonkin, John Buckle, Ian Newnham, Norm Wright, John Clark, Brian Payne, Don Walker. The newsletter mentions that the photos of the boys classes were donated to Legacy by Mr John Beckett of Sandringham. Individual photos being catalogued to record detail about each one.The newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities with mentions of boys by name.Black and white photo of the Malvern boys class printed in a newsletter in September 1953.junior legatees, boys classes

A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1954. This photo shows the senior girls on lined up on stage in formation. 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, 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 the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the senior girls lined up in the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes

A photo of the Annual demonstration from October 1954. This photo shows the girls carrying Australian flags and one with a drum. 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 the displays at the Annual Demonstrations. Also that Legacy provided classes for junior legatees and the skills learned were displayed in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of the senior girls holding flags in the demonstration from 1954. junior legatees, demonstration, annual demonstration, girls classes

Photo of the Matron that lived at Holmbush in the 1940s. It is believed to be Dorothy Farmer. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of Matron watering the garden at Holmbush pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron

Photo of an excursion to the Melbourne Zoo possibly in the 1940s. The matron is believed to be Dorothy Farmer, names of the children are not known but most appear in other photos from the photo album. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the matron and junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of Matron and children at the Melbourne Zoo pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, matron

Photo of two girls that lived at Holmbush. They appear to be in front of some shops. The youngest is wearing a school uniform and hat. These girls appear in other photos in the album. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of junior legatees from the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of two girls from Holmbush pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, junior legatees

Photo of an excursion of Holmbush children to the beach possibly in the 1940s. It is probably a Legatee that is with the boys. The names are not known but most of the boys appear in other photos from the photo album. From a photo album which contains photos of Holmbush and some of the excursions and events that happened there, appears to have been put together in the 1940s. Including trips to the zoo and picnics. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of the junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo of four boys and a legatee at the beach pasted to the page of an album.residences, holmbush, beach