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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1992, 1992
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. 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. One photo shows a group of defence personnel in formation facing an official party. One photo shows President George Woodward addressing the crowd from a podium. The proof sheet contains more images of the service, the choir, other speakers, and students holding wreaths. Believed to be 1992 when George Woodward was president and the same year as 00577.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Black and white photo x 2 and proof sheet from a schools service at the Shrine in 1992.P12 F on back in blue ink.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1988, 1988
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance on 22 April 1988. 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 photos include Legatees lining up to greet the official party, which included President Alf Argent and the Governor of Victoria, Dr J Davis McCaughey, AC (see 01784). Also the Governor inspecting a group of cadets. The event included a fly past of 4 aircraft and speeches by the president, the Governor and two school children (see 01785). There was a boys choir and girls choir either side of the Shrine steps. And a bugler in red uniform performed (see 01787). Other school children sat on the steps with wreaths to be laid in the inner sanctuary (see 01788). Two Junior Legatees laid wreaths at the Cenotaph on behalf of Junior Legatees (see 01789). The school ceremony was broadcast on ABC TV and Radio for many years. Photos at 01790 show ABC journalist Edwin Maher (in stripy tie) and Rod Rees preparing for the broadcast. Also a close up of President Alf Argent.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Colour photo x 6 of an Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for students at the Shrine in 1988.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, governor of victoria, fly past -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students
A copy of an Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students, the year is unknown but it is presumably the address given by the President of Legacy. It seems to be one of the earlier ceremonies. It was stored with documents about the building of the Shrine and another speech from the 1939 service. The presenter had probably served in World War 1 so was very close to the events he was talking about. 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 ceremony is usually attended by representatives from schools throughout the state and the Governor of Victoria. The text says: 'We have gathered here too commemorate the historic landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula of the Australian and New Zealand troops on the 25th of April 1915 - the day that has come to be universally known as Anzac Day. . . I expect most of you know how the word 'Anzac' came into being. How General Birdwood and his officers took the first letters of the words Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and formed them into the code word "Anzac". They did not expect it would become the famous name by which the men fighting under them would become known. But it did, and Anzac Day has become Australia's greatest national day because on that day Australia's manhood was put to its first great test. You see up to that that time, the world knew very little about us. We had not, thank God, ever had to fight for the existence of our Nationhood and everything we hold most dear. Everyone wondered how our men would compare with the men of other nations when a real crises arose. . . . You have been told there thrilling story of Anzac Day. Of the landing at dawn on that terrible coast: the hand to hand fighting that went on continuously all that day and through the days and nights that followed. How the Anzacs - outnumbered, exhausted and tortured by thirst held on, and how during the terrible nine months that ensued all the efforts of a brave enemy to dislodge them failed. Such was their gallantry that a British Officer described the Australian soldier as "The bravest thing God ever made". What a wonderful tribute that was; and how proud we should be of the men who earned it. . . . These men carried on all the traditions of the Anzacs and made a wonderful name for Australia and New Zealand in France, in Belgium, in Egypt and Palestine and in all the theatres of war in which they served. And this great Shrine was build by the people of Victoria, not in any boastful sense of Victory, not in any attempt to glorify war - which is a horrible, dreadful thing, but in memory of those thousands of Victorian sailors and soldiers who so loved their country that they laid down their lives in her service. . . All of them were brave, but do not think that a soldier who is brave need alway be a great warrior. I hope when you have passed through the Shrine you will go and see a little bronze statue near the road yonder. A statue of a man leading a donkey which carries a wounded comrade. You will see the soldier leading the donkey carries no weapons. Yet he was a hero indeed, for he saved the lives of scores of his comrades at Anzac by carrying wounded from the battle to safety and the hospital. And in the end he too gave his life for his friends. . . Let us all try to help each other in peace as they did in war. Instead of divisions, let us have unity. If we think of no one but ourselves we shall not achieve anything nor shall we deserve to. Let those of you who are strong help those who are not so strong - all through life - like John Simpson, the man with the donkey did. Be proud of your country and do nothing to dishonour it. If you get an order from one in authority, obey it, even if you do not understand it.A good solider always obeys his orders. If he did not, he may bring disaster and cause harm to his fellow soldiers. Remember that those thousands of men died so that we could still live here in freedom. A country is judged by its citizens. Let us be worthy of those great citizens who have left us the legacy of their fame and devotion to duty. And when you file through the Shrine and look down on the Rock of Remembrance, read the inscription on it, "Greater Love Hath No Man", remember those wonderful words written in the greatest book in the world nearly two thousand years ago, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend."A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students. The text of the speech is significant in that it was written by a man who had served in World War 1 and knew first hand what it meant to be part of the first Anzacs. White quarto paper x 4 pages with black type of a speech at one of the Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students.Handwritten in blue pen 'Shrine, Children's Service'anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, speech -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. 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.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of boys attending the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. 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.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students attending the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. 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.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students inside the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students, 1972?
A photo of Legatee Bill Scott sitting at a table near a microphone on the Shrine forecourt. It was probably a school student commemoration ceremony as Legatee Scott was often master of ceremonies of the annual event. Item was in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different School Student ceremonies. Labelled S15 in red pen it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Black and white photo of Legatee Bill Scott prior to a service at the Shrine.Stamped "Compliments of the Ministry of Tourism / Government of Victoria / please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. wreath laying ceremony, anzac commemoration for students -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Long Tan, c2002
Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2006 at the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2006.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2006 at the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2006. 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Long Tan
Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2016 at the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2016.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2016. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph, Vietnam Veterans Day - Melbourne 18th August 2016; 50th Anniversary of The Battle of Long Tan
Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2016 at the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2016.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2016. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Lunch 2005, 2005
Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and a service at a church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos show tables of widows at a lunch, the Governor of Victoria, John Landy, and his wife are in some of the photos talking to the ladies. Same event as other photos of 2005 (00710, 00711). The venue is possibly Zinc at Federation Square, which was written on a post it note with the photos.A record of a event for the Legacy widows in 2005.Colour photo x 2 of widows at a luncheon following the Shrine ceremony.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Tree Plaques, 1988
Photos of plaques at the base of trees at the Shrine of Remembrance. One is of the Lone Pine planted from by Legacy from the seeds of a cone from Gallipoli and planted by Legatee Stan Savige in 1933 in remembrance of fallen comrades of the 24th Battalion. The plaque is in the form of the red and white diamond badge of the 24th Battalion. This tree had to be removed in 2012 due to its age had led to safety concerns. Also a plaque from the Olive tree of peace planted by Legatee Frank Doolan in 1973 which was the 50th anniversary of Legacy. Other trees were for Netherlands' Service Personnel, and the 18th squadron NEI-RAAF Forces Association, and the fallen comrades of the RAAF Beaufort squadrons. There is also a tree for the 'Carry On' Club of Victoria. These photos were taken at the same time as views of the Legacy Garden and photos of the man and donkey statue at the Shrine of Remembrance. Believed to be late 1980s when the garden was renamed for Legacy, and before 1998 when the statue of the Widow and Children was installed. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record of trees at the Shrine.Colour photo x 5 of plaques at the base of trees planted at the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on reverse ' -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W5 834, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970s
Postcard - image looking south in St Kilda Road, with the Shrine of Remembrance and BP House in the view. Tram W5 834 (East Malvern Darling Road Route 3).Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, St Kilda Road, the Shrine and a W class tram.Postcard colour - serrated edge, Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of RemembranceW5 834, ML 132,, Divided back.trams, tramways, shrine of remembrance, st kilda road, sw5 class tram, tram 834 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. 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.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students with flowers attending the service at the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. 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.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students lined up to enter the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Lunch 2005, 2005
Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and a service at a church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos show tables of widows at lunch. Two legatees are with the Governor of Victoria, John Landy, one of them is Norm Stewart. Mrs Lynn Landy is in some of the photos talking to the ladies. Same event as other photos of 2005 (00710, 00712). The venue is possibly ZINC at Federation Square according to a post it note with the photos.A record of a event for the Legacy widows and the Governor being involved as patron of Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of widows at a luncheon following the Shrine ceremony.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, The First Brochure on the First Premiated Design. The National War Memorial of Victoria, 1928
A booklet produced by Hudson and Wardrop, Architects, who had won the contest for the design of the Shrine. This booklet shows their models of the Shrine in photos and diagrams of the site. It goes into detail of the plans for Rock of Remembrance, the eye of light, the porticos, the tympanums, the inner Shine, and materials it will use, etc. It says: 'The theme is Remembrance, and the doing is indicative of Remembrance. It is Australian in feeling, in that is stands for the highest of Australian ideals - ideals we fought for - Patriotism, Sacrifice, Justice and Freedom.' Messrs Hudson and Wardrop were also returned servicemen. This booklet could have been used to inform the public of the plans whilst fundraising for the building project. In 1928 the Governor asked for the public to contribute approx £100,000 towards the project, while the State Government had already guaranteed £80,000. (Actual budget ended up being £250,000). Item was in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different items relating to the Shrine of Remembrance - including discussions on its location and design. Labelled 'Shrine of Remembrance S1 - S14' it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history. (01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01211, 01649, 01650).A record of the planning for the Shrine of Remembrance with details from the architects who had won the design contest. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this and other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01211, 01649, 01650).Booklet x 20 pages, describing plans for the Shrine, buff paper in a dark grey brown cover with black and white photos and black print.memorial, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. 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.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students with wreaths lined up to enter the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students, 1968 to 1978
A programme of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students", held each April. 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 4 pages outline the order of service of the ceremony, some background notes on the ANZAC Commemorations, a short history of the Shrine of Remembrance and a story of Legacy. They mention the ceremony is telecast on the ABC television channels. One mentions is it a 'Circular to Victorian Colleges and Schools' so they were also sent to school to publicise the events. These are from 1968, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1977 and 1978. They vary slightly, 1978 is 6 pages. Each was attended by the Governor of Victoria, up to 1974 it was Sir Rohan Delacombe and after that Sir Henry Winneke. The photo of the Shrine of Remembrance on the cover of these programmes is stored at 01434.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Printed brochure x 6 with a black and white photo of the Shrine, single page folded in half. Years 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students, 1958 to 1964
A programme of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students", held each April. 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 4 pages outline the order of service of the ceremony, some background notes on the ANZAC Commemorations, a short history of the Shrine of Remembrance and a story of Legacy. These are from 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964. They vary slightly, but the order of service is very similar. 1958 doesn't have a photo. 1963 has a photo inside of the Queen dedicating the Forecourt in 1954.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Printed brochure x 5 with a black and white photo of the Shrine, single page folded in half. Years 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Lunch 2005, 2005
Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and a service at a church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos show tables of widows at lunch, the Governor of Victoria, John Landy, and his wife, Lynn (in deep maroon suit), are in some of the photos talking to the ladies. Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club president Margaret Armstrong is standing near the Governor in some photos. President Geoff Webb is also talking to the widows. Same event as other photos of 2005 (00711, 00712). The venue is possibly ZINC in Federation Square according to a post it note.A record of a event for the Legacy widows and the Governor being involved as patron of Legacy.Colour photo x 10 of widows at a luncheon following the Shrine ceremony.Printed on the back -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 551, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970c
Nu-color-vue postcard of W2 551 (Route 64, East Brighton via Caulfield) in St Kilda Road, passing the Shrine of Remembrance c1970. Has another W2 in front, route 5.Yields information about St Kilda Road and the Shrine c1970.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 551, divided back. card number ML 156 RP372trams, tramways, w2 class, shrine of remembrance, tram 551, route 64 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1971
After the first world war there was a decision made to create a memorial. Legatees were involved in the process at various times and capacities. In particular Legatee Kemsley was vocal when the idea of the St Kilda Road site, which was favoured early on, was overturned and in 1926 there was pressure to change to a "provision of square" and Cenotaph at the intersection of Spring and Bourke Streets. Legacy Clubs voiced their opposition to this proposal by passing a resolution "That the Melbourne Legacy Club, representative of the returned soldiers in business in this city, whilst welcoming the Anzac Square Scheme as a city improvement, cannot support it as a War Memorial scheme and affirms its support for the Shrine of Remembrance in the Domain as the only War Memorial worthy of Victoria's unparalleled efforts in the Great War." The document was in an envelope with the History of the Shrine (01181). The envelope says 'The Origin of the Shrine of Remembrance p/p Legatees Kemsley and Joynt'. And the initial 'JMBA'?. It was in a file with other documents concerning the Shrine and it's history.A record of the events that led to the construction of the Shrine of Remembrance as noted by a Legatee at the time. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this an other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file with the items given numbest prefixed with an S (see items 01181 - 01190 and 01206 - 01211).A two page carbon copy of a letter typed on white quarto paper. Dated 30 April 1971, it is from Legatee Donovan Joynt to the President of Legacy outlining Legacy's impact in the building the Shrine.Handwritten in blue ink, 'Copy' on front page and signed 'Donovan'.memorial, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. 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 Australian War Memorial has this photo labelled as 1944. Either date could be correct.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students taking part in a service inside the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day commemoration for students 1985, 1985
Photos of two junior legatees laying a wreath at the Cenotaph during a annual School Children's Anzac Commemoration service. They are Gail Golding and Robert MacLean. While the ceremony is for all school students, often two junior legatees are chosen to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on the day. 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.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine and two junior legatees being involved.Colour photo x 2 of two children at a wreath laying ceremony at the Shrine in 1985.Handwritten on reverse, '54th Children's Commemoration Ceremony 24th April 1985. Gail Golding Robert MacLean wreath bearers.'wreath laying ceremony, junior legatee, anzac commemoration for students -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - St Kilda Road, with W class trams and the Shrine of Remembrance, National View by Murfett Publishing, 1970s
Postcard - St Kilda Road, view looking south at the Shrine of Remberance, BP House and on the far right part of the now demolished Prince Henry's Hospital. Trams in the view are W2 345 (Carnegie Route 4) and SW6 913 (City, Route 4). Tram 813 has adverts for Coffey Ford and T&G insurance along with others. The driver of 913 has his cap on an angle.Yields information about St Kilda Road around the Shrine, c1970 and tram services.Postcard colour - St Kilda Road, with W class trams and the Shrine of Remembrance - National View - Murfett publishingtrams, tramways, st kilda road, w2 class tram, sw6 class tram, tram 913, tram 345, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Dedication of the 1939-1945 War Memorial by Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, 1954
The order of service of the ceremony to dedicate the Shrine Forecourt by the Queen on 28 February 1954. The Queen laid a wreath and lit the Eternal Flame as part of the ceremony. The design of the Forecourt was part of a competition that was run to find a suitable memorial. The Forecourt is cross shaped. The Cenotaph is 65 feet high and rises as a focal point to the Forecourt, it is balanced on the other side by three 70 foot high flagstaffs. The sculpture at the top of the Centoph is "carved in Footscray basalt. It represents six men in battle dress of the Navy, Army and Air Services, carrying a bier on which lies the figure of a dead comrade draped with the national flag. Its simple symbolism harmonises with the great shrine itself and sums up with dramatic power the whole message of the monument - the debt of the living to the dead, the eternal bond between the fallen and those who enjoy the fruits of their sacrifice." Also from the souvenir booklet: "In front of the Cenotaph, surrounded by a protective railing, the Eternal Flame which burns continually in its great bronze bowl. The eternal flame is an ancient symbol signifying at times the continuing spirit of a city, at others the constancy of man to an ideal, and again as they symbol of continuing faith." The document was in a file with other documents concerning the Shrine and it's history (01181 - 01191).A record of the dedication of the Forecourt at the Shrine of Remembrance by the Queen. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this and other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01191)Cream paper program with blue print, single page folded in half, order of service for the dedication of the Shrine Forecourt on 28 February 1954.memorial, wreath laying ceremony, royal visit, shrine of remembrance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 453, Nucolorvue Publishing, 1970s
Postcard - image looking south in St Kilda Road, with the Shrine of Remembrance and BP House in the view. Tram W2 453 (City Route 6) and SW6 945 (Camberwell Route 72) has stopped at the safety zone tram stop.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, St Kilda Road, the Shrine and W class tramsPostcard colour - serrated edge, Nu-color-Vue - St Kilda Road, Shrine of Remembrance W2 453, ML 156, NCV 1381 Divided back.trams, tramways, w2 class tram, shrine of remembrance, tram 453, st kilda road, tram 945 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1983, c1983
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The date is unknown. 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. It is a photo of two school children laying a wreath at the Cenotaph while the main service is at the Shrine steps. They may have been junior legatees. It was with another photo of junior legatees laying a wreath which had two labels with conflicting names. It appears to be the same boy, Peter Manning. The label that could refer to this photo says: 'At Melbourne Legacy's Annual School Children's Anzac Commemoration this year Junior legatees, Gayle Goulding and Peter Manning representing all Junior Legatees, laid a wreath at the foot of the World War Two Memorial.' That would place it as being either 1981 or 1983. Item was in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different School Student ceremonies. Labelled S15 in red pen it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo x 2 of an Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for students at the Shrine with two students laying a wreath at the Cenotaph (World War II memorial). anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students, 1995
A circular sent to Victorian schools informing them about the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students", held in April each year. 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 6 pages outline the order of service of the ceremony, some background notes on the ANZAC Commemorations, a short history of the Shrine of Remembrance, a story of Legacy and a letter from the President of Melbourne Legacy. It mentions the ceremony is telecast on the ABC television channels. The programme is labeled a 'Circular to Victorian Colleges and Schools' so they were sent to school to publicise the events. There is a letter to the school Principal from the President of Legacy inviting the schools to attend or to listen to the telecast. Each ceremony was attended by the Governor of Victoria, in 1995 it was Sir Richard McGarvie.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Printed brochure x 3 of the student Anzac ceremony with a photo of the Shrine and a rainbow, single page folded into 3. Years 1992, 1993, 1994.Circular to All Victorian Colleges and Schools. 64th Annual Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony