A letter from Legatee Stan Poppins to Legacy CEO Ivan Layton in February 1973 explaining how he came by a copy of a letter written by Legatee Stan Savige in 1941. Legatee Poppin's wife was then working in an office that had to pass on the letter to other ex-AIF members and she took a copy of the letter. See 02651 for the contents of the letter which showed aspects of the Second World War from Stan Savige's experience.An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy.White foolscap paper with black type of a letter from Legatee Stan Poppins to Legacy explaining the copy of Stan's 1941 letter.stan savige, world war two, crete, greece

A typed copy of a speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. It is an account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand. He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.White foolscap paper with black type x 3 pages of a speech about Legatee Savige.Handwritten on the reverse of the final page is 'Brian Armstrong Oration. Stanley Savige' in blue penvale, stan savige, conference

A typed copy of a speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. It is an account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand. He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves. This is an original typed copy with two other copies in the archive.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige.White quarto paper with black type x 11 pages of a speech about Legatee Savige.Handwritten on top of first page 'Savige Memorial Oration delivered by Legatee Brian Armstrong of Melbourne Legacy.'vale, stan savige, conference

A letter dated 4 September 1956 from Legatee Jim Kennedy of Albury Legacy Club to Legatee Brian Armstrong to return a typed copy of the speech he delivered as the Savige Memorial Oration at the Federal Conference of Legacy Clubs in Canberra on 22 October 1954. Legatee Kennedy had borrowed it to make copies for Albury Legatees and other interested people. The speech is an account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand. He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves. This is an original typed copy with two other copies in the archive.A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige being shared at other Legacy Clubs after his death in 1954.White quarto letter of Albury Legacy Club with white foolscap paper with black type x 4 pages of a speech about Legatee Savige.Signature in blue ink says Jim Kennedy.stan savige, jim kennedy, albury legacy

A history of the beginnings of the Legacy Anzac Student Commemoration service. It mentioned that Legacy was delegated the job of providing speakers in schools to discuss Anzac Day with the students. The volume of work was immense and after consultation with the Director of Education, Mr Frank Tate, it was decided to hold a student only Anzac Observance ceremony in 1930. In 1931 Legacy took over the event and organised a radio broadcast to schools through 3LO. It was estimated the broadcast reached between 200,000 and 300,000 students. The bulk of the document is a recount by Legatee E W Mylrea in 1937, about the development of the service. He was a Past President of the RSS&AILA (Vic) and one of Victoria's most distinguished head-masters. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the beginnings of the Anzac Commemoration for StudentsWhite foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type about the first Legacy Student Commemoration services.anzac commemoration for students

A history of Legacy Christmas Toy Appeal. It began in 1949 with Legatee Norman Heathcote who was District Inspector of the Education Department's Metropolitan No 1 area (Port Melbourne to Sandringham). The schools produced toys which were donated to Legacy to distribute. Initially 800 toys were handed to Legacy. In 1950 it increased to 3,000 toys which were shared with Carry On. The document was written in 1967 when approximately 7,000 toys were expected and the total distributed was almost 110,000. Legacy had a Christmas Toy Appeal Committee as part of it's structure. The document includes an agenda for a handover ceremony on 16 November 1967. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the beginnings of the Legacy Toy Appeal.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type about the Christmas Toy Appeal in 1967 and its history.toys, education, toy appeal

A document showing the structure and number of committees in Junior Legacy Melbourne in 1965. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the structure of Legacy in the 1960s.White foolscap paper with black type about the Legacy Committees in the 1960s.committees, junior legacy

Minutes of a meeting of the Presidents' Committee that discussed the increasing duties of the Melbourne Legacy President on 23 November 1965. The President in 1965 was Vance Dore and the president elect was Ron Isherwood. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 3 pages with black type about reviewing President's commitments in the 1960s.vance dore, ron isherwood

A chronological list of events attended by the President in 1965 and 1966. The President in 1965 was Vance Dore he wrote the list of events as an indication what is expected of a president. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. \Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 12 pages with black type about the President's commitments in 1965/66.vance dore, presidents

A chronological list of events attended by the President in 1966. The President in 1966 was Ron Isherwood he wrote the list of events as an record of what he did as president. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 8 pages with black type about the President's commitments in 1966.presidents, ron isherwood

A chronological list of events attended by the President in 1967. The President in 1967 was George Cowan, he wrote tips for the new president on what to expect with some useful tips. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 4 pages with black type about the President's commitments in 1967.presidents, george cowan

A copy of a speech given as part of the Legacy Conference in Adelaide in 1967. It was by Padre Whereat and was given at the Cross of Sacrifice Ceremony on 15 October 1967. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of a ceremony at a conference in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of a speech in Adelaide Legacy in 1967.adelaide legacy, conference

A meeting about the various Branches and sections of Legacy. Was held in 1967 and chaired by President Vance Dore. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.White foolscap paper with black type of a meeting about Branches and Sections in 1967.committees, branches, vance dore

A copy of the Toast to Legacy that was used in the Legacy Conference held in Adelaide in 1967. The Toast was by Legatee Radford at the Annual Conference Dinner held on 14th October. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of part of the conference proceedings in 1967.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the Toast to Legacy at the Adelaide Conference 1967.adelaide legacy, conference, toast

Notes on events attended by the President in 1968. The President in 1968 was John Cooper, he wrote briefly with some useful tips. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type about the President's commitments in 1968.Signed in blue pen on second page 'John Cooper'.presidents, john cooper

The President in 1969 was H M (Myd) Lewis, he wrote briefly as he felt past presidents had covered things well. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type about the President's commitments in 1969.presidents, myd lewis

Comments by the President in 1970 about things he encountered in the role. The President in 1970 was Don Simonson. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type about the President's comments in 1970.presidents, don simonson

A detailed diary of the commitments of the President in 1971. He lists the events in date order showing the high number of events attended. The President in 1971 was AG (Robbie) Robertson. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 7 pages with black type about the President's commitments in 1971.presidents, robbie robertson

The President in 1971 was AG (Robbie) Robertson. He gave an outline of factors he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1971.presidents, robbie robertson

The President in 1972 was Ron Foskett. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1972.presidents, ron foskett

The President in 1973 was Geoff Handbury. 1973 was the 50th jubilee year for Legacy. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1973.presidents, geoff handbury

The President in 1974 was Bill Braidie. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know and commended past comments in the folder by previous presidents. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1974.presidents, bill braidie

The President in 1975 was George Blackwood. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know and commended past comments in the folder by previous presidents. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1975.presidents, george blackwood

The President in 1976 was Eric Baker. He mentioned a restructure of Junior Legacy and encouraged new presidents to participate in Junior Legatee functions. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1976.presidents, eric baker

The President in 1977 was Bruce Hall. He mentions the advancing age of the average legatee and the increasing need to care for widows without children as the children have left home. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1977.presidents, bruce hall

The President in 1978 was David Carter. He acknowledged the folder already contained substantial information from past presidents so made comments on funerals, training and guests at dinners. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1978.presidents, david carter

The President in 1979 was WR Mehan. He comments on the reputation of Melbourne Legacy in the community and its continuity. Document is dated 28/3/1980 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1979.presidents, bill mehan

The President in 1980 was Karl Robertson. A major issue for his year in office was the question of the extension of eligibility for membership to categories of ex-servicemen who had not served overseas or in the other areas presently defined in the Code. Document is dated 12/10/1981 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February and this was written sometime after he was replaced as president. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1980.presidents, karl robertson

The President in 1981 was Ken Green. He comments on keeping overheads under control. Document is dated 12/10/1981 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February and this was written sometime after he was replaced as president. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 3 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1981.Signed in blue pen 'Ken Green'.presidents, ken green

The President in 1982 was Ted Larkin. Concerns mention include legatee funerals and rising costs of administration. Also the president fund with a secret committee of past presidents that could help legatees with financial problems The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1982.Signed in blue pen 'EJ Larkin'.presidents, ted larkin