Photograph of Ron Barassi at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi and another man at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi and another man at the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi at the cannon outside Victoria Barracks in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of Ron Barassi outside Victoria Barracks in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi in the gardens near the Shrine in 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi likely on St Kilda Road near the Shrine in 2004.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, shrine

Photograph of Ron Barassi at Legacy House with Legatee George Woodward. It appears to be before a comradeship luncheon. Was with other photos of the event that show Ron Barassi with Legatee David Ford so it might have been 2003 when David Ford was president or 2004 as it was stored with other photos labelled as being 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity having a close relationship with Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi and George Woodward in the lounge at Legacy House for a functionHandwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, legatee function, george woodward

Photograph of Ron Barassi at Legacy House shaking hands with Legatee David Ford and receiving or presenting a glass trophy. It might have been 2003 when David Ford was president or 2004 as it was stored with other photos labelled as being 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity having a close relationship with Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi shaking hands with Legatee David Ford.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, david ford

Photograph of Ron Barassi at Legacy House with Legatees. It appears to be before a comradeship luncheon. Was with other photos of the event that show Ron Barassi with Legatee David Ford so it might have been 2003 when David Ford was president or 2004 as it was stored with other photos labelled as being 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity having a close relationship with Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of Ron Barassi and legatees in the lounge at Legacy House for a functionHandwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, legatee function

Photograph of Ron Barassi and legatees in the dining room at Legacy House. It seems to be before a comradeship luncheon. Legatees present include: Legatee Les Patch and Ken Macintosh, Trevor Parker, Valmai Mills, and William Chivell. Was with other photos of the event that show Ron Barassi with Legatee David Ford so it might have been 2003 when David Ford was president or 2004 as it was stored with other photos labelled as being 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity having a close relationship with Legacy.Colour photo x 6 of Ron Barassi and legatees in the dining area at Legacy House for a function.Handwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, legatee function

A photo of a former junior legatee participating in a boys basketball class. Ron Barassi was a successful AFL footballer at the time. Ron was a a junior legatee after his father Ron Barassi Snr was killed at Tobruk in World War II. He has participated in many Legacy events over many years. This was an early record of his involvement at a young age. One of the boys was Ian Paltridge on the far left (1955/56?) - from a note added to the photo at some stage. Also in the photo is David Illingworth.A record of a Junior Legacy class being visited by Ron Barassi.Black and white photo of boys with Ron Barassi on a basketball court. White paper label typed.Hand written "Legacy P4" in blue pen. White paper label typed "Former Junior Legatee and now a Victorian Football Captain Ron Barassi, finds a work-out with the Legacy boys' gym class almost as tough as some of his great ruck battles.junior legatee, ron barassi

A promotional event where Ron Barassi and Daryl Somers did a parachute jump to promote Legacy. Photos show Daryl and Ron in Fawkner Park in Melbourne and some Legatees giving scores on cards of their jump - similar to the scores given on 'Red Faces' a segment of Daryl Somers TV show 'Hey Hey it's Saturday'. The Legatees with President Brian Luscombe, George Logan and Peter Stokes. Photos of the event were published in the Herald Sun on 21/8/97 with the headline 'Jumping into thin air for a worthy cause'. And also in The Answer in October 1997. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father died at Tobruk in 1941. Daryl Somers was Legacy personality of the year in 1997 as published in The Answer.A record of a way celebrities used their media profile to promote Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of Ron Barassi and Daryl Somers parachuting to promote Legacy and an A4 photocopy of newspaper article.Printed on the back "

An auction catalogue of items being sold by AFL personality Ron Barassi in 2016. It appears to be a signed copy. The second last page is a note of thanks to Legacy for the help they gave Ron as a boy and mentions he made Legacy his lifelong charity. A note that accompanied the catalogue mentions Ron Barassi donated a significant amount of the sale proceeds to Legacy. Ron Barassi was helped by Legacy as a boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. Ron Barassi Snr was also a football player for Melbourne Football club. The catalogue on page 8 mentions that when his mother remarried and moved to Tasmania, Ron stayed in Melbourne with Norm Smith and family to further his football career. This is unlikely to be Legatee Norm Smith. Ron Barassi helped promote Legacy in many ways and at many events over many years.A record of important personalities such as Ron Barassi chose to donate to Legacy.Colour 104 page auction catalogue of items belonging to Ron Barassi.ron barassi, donations

One photo of Ron Barassi and Chas Munnerley with the Legacy Torch. From a newspaper article we see that this was a photo used to promote Legacy in May 1991. They were promoting a Junior Legatee Reunion that was to be held on 18th May 1991 at Watsonia Barracks. The article also mentions that the hope was the reunion would see some former junior legatees help with the work of Legacy. There was 24,000 widows being looked after by only 1,000 legatees whose numbers were dwindling. Ron Barassi gave a lot of his time to help promote Legacy in many ways. He was a Legacy Boy after his father died in Tobruk in 1941. Photo was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.An record of Ron Barassi promoting Legacy events in 1991.Colour photo of Ron Barassi and L/ Chas Munnerley with the Legacy Torch and a newspaper article titled 'Barassi game for reunion'Typed above article 'The Herald Sun Friday 17 May 1991'.legacy promotion, ron barassi

A photo of Ron Barassi and an elderly widow, Mrytle Ingram of Legacy Widows Club, Hastings. The event was a luncheon after Ron's parachute jump with Daryl Somers to promote Legacy in 1997 (see 00853 and The Answer article). Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy in many ways and at many events over many years. A record of a way celebrities used their media profile to promote Legacy.Colour photo of Ron Barassi and elderly widow Mrytle Ingram.Printed on the back "

A photo of Ron Barassi training in preparation for abseiling down the Gas and Fuel buildings in Flinders St in August 1989 for Legacy week - see 00508. Aided by Williamstown Commando Company with training at Nidrie Quarry. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father died in Tobruk. He donated a lot of time and was involved with Legacy in many ways over the years. Including being personality of the year in 1989 and his photo featured on the presidents highlight report in 1989.A record of a promotional event involving Ron Barassi.Black and white photo of Ron Barassi training for an abseiling event.legacy promotion, ron barassi

Ron Barassi posing for some promotional pictures for Legacy in 2004 at Werribee Park Zoo. Ron Barassi an ex-AFL footballer and has participated in several events with Legacy, including a service at the Shrine September 2004 and abseiling in Flinders Street. Ron was a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27. The same roll of film as other photos of 2004 (00695 and 00696).A record of a celebrity promoting Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of Ron Barassi in a Legacy shirt near a lion.Printed on the back "

Photos of abseiling down the Gas and Fuel building that were on the corner of Flinders St and Swanston St. It was an event for Legacy Week 1989. See also the training that occurred prior to the event - photos 00486 and 01409. Ron Barassi abseils for Legacy joined by staff member Carol Shaw and Legatee Peter Heeney. A label states it "was a Legacy versus Radio personalities abseiling challenge". Media team was Fox's Wally (Paul) Weissel and Ken Cavanagh and Triple M's Andy McClean. Aided by Williamstown Commando Company with training at Nidrie Quarry. Ron Barassi participated in many events for Legacy over the years, he had been a young Legatee after his father was killed in action at Tobruk in World War II, aged 27. Two photos also featured in the President's Highlights Report in 1989.A record of some important personalities giving their time to promote Legacy in 1989.Colour photo x 13 of a junior legatee and Ron Barassi abseiling.legacy promotion, ron barassi, legacy week

Photograph of Legatee George Woodward and a wooden spoon in the lounge at Legacy House. He appears to be singing and seems to be before a comradeship luncheon. Ron Barassi is standing in the background. Was with other photos of the event that show Ron Barassi with Legatee David Ford so it might have been 2003 when David Ford was president or 2004 as it was stored with other photos labelled as being 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity having a close relationship with Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of George Woodward and the wooden spoon in the lounge at Legacy House for a functionHandwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, legatee function, george woodward

Colour photograph of a statue of AFL legend Ron Barassi, with a Melbourne Football Club scarf around its neck. The statue is in Guildford, Victoria. ron barassi, guildford, statue, afl

A fact sheet on Ron Barassi compiled by the MCC Library for the State Memorial Service held on 10 November. It lists Ron Barassi's football career. Australian football legend, former ‘Legacy Boy’ and Ambassador, Ronald Dale Barassi, AM passed away at the age of 87 on 6 September.  Ron was forever grateful for Legacy’s support to him and his mother Elza. Throughout his life, as a Legacy Ambassador, Ron generously used his well-respected status and networks to promote the important work of Legacy.   Ron came into Legacy’s care as a child when his father Ronald James Barassi was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941. Ron’s father was the first VFL footballer killed in World War II. Only 5 years old at the time, Ron later rose to be a star footballer for the Melbourne Football club like his father. Legacy assisted with his education and health expenses and supported him in attending youth camps and other recreational activities.   A State Memorial Service for Ron was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 10. Staff from Legacy assisted at the service by handing out programmes and encouraging attendees to sign condolence books which have since been presented to the Barassi family.  Legacy was honoured by the Barassi family’s request, in lieu of flowers, that members of the public make a donation to Legacy to assist families of veterans in need, a cause very dear to Ron’s heart. A record of the life of a man helped by Legacy.White A4 paper with printing created by the MCC Library for the State Memorial Service on 10 November 2023.ron barassi, football

A programme for the State Memorial Service held on 10 November 2023 for Ron Barassi at the MCG. It lists the order of service and some facts on Ron's life. Australian football legend, former ‘Legacy Boy’ and Ambassador, Ronald Dale Barassi, AM passed away at the age of 87 on 6 September.  Ron was forever grateful for Legacy’s support to him and his mother Elza. Throughout his life, as a Legacy Ambassador, Ron generously used his well-respected status and networks to promote the important work of Legacy.   Ron came into Legacy’s care as a child when his father Ronald James Barassi was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941. Ron’s father was the first VFL footballer killed in World War II. Only 5 years old at the time, Ron later rose to be a star footballer for the Melbourne Football club like his father. Legacy assisted with his education and health expenses and supported him in attending youth camps and other recreational activities.   A State Memorial Service for Ron was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 10. Staff from Legacy assisted at the service by handing out programmes and encouraging attendees to sign condolence books which have since been presented to the Barassi family.  Legacy was honoured by the Barassi family’s request, in lieu of flowers, that members of the public make a donation to Legacy to assist families of veterans in need, a cause very dear to Ron’s heart. A record of the life of a man helped by Legacy.Coloured A5 booklet x 8 pages with printing created for the State Memorial Service on 10 November 2023.ron barassi, football

Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop appears to be pinning a badge on ex-footballer Ron Barassi. It was in the Melbourne City square, there is a Legacy Banner behind them. A tug of war held in Melbourne City Square to promote Legacy Week in 1992. Other photos at 01797 mentions it was a Legacy team against a media team. Ron Barassi can be seen at the end of the rope of the Legacy team. The judge appears to be Sir Weary Dunlop. Another photo shows a staff member (Susie Howard?) and radio personalities also competing - possibly the Fox FM crew that helped in other events. Ron Barassi was a Legacy Boy after losing his father and has helped promote Legacy many times at events. Weary Dunlop has also been active in promoting Legacy and participating in Legacy events. Ron Barassi's father, Corporal Ronald James Barassi, was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27.A record of some important personalities giving their time to promote Legacy in 1992.Black and white photo of Weary Dunlop and Ron Barassi4-18 in blue pen and P7 in pencil on reverse.events, legacy promotion, legacy week, dunlop, ron barassi

An event at the Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre, the guests include some youths and Ron Barassi. It could be the launch of Badge week - the poster says: Buy a Badge, with an image of the Widow and Children statue. Ron Barassi, an ex-AFL footballer, participated in several Legacy events over the years. Ron was a a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed at Tobruk in World War II, aged 27. 00686.1 The President George McKenzie with the youths and Ron Barassi. 00686.2 Three men, on the left is Legatee Des Lovelock and on the right is Legatee Lucky Luscombe. 00686.3 Four men, on the right is Legatee Geoff Brewer. 00686.4 Four men, second from right is Legatee David Cull, Chief Executive. 00686.5 Five people, second from right is Legatee Geoff Brewer next to Ron Barassi. 00686.6 Unknown man with President George MacKenzie 00686.7 Ron Barassi talking to a couple of people See also the photos at 00687. The Visitor Centre was completed in 2003 and provides unimpeded access for the elderly and disabled to the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Galleries of Remembrance as well as open space for exhibitions and events.A record of a function at the Visitor Centre at the Shrine. Colour photo x 7 of a function at the Visitor Centre at the Shrine with guest Ron Barassi.Printed on the back "No.< > Clarendon Photos 0549" which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12 and 14.legacy week, legacy appeal, george mckenzie

Legacy would be able to fundraise at the annual Fun Run at Albert Park Lake. Ron Barassi attended in 2009.A record that celebrities helped Legacy with fund raising.Photos taken at the Fun Run at Albert Park Lake in 2009, includes Ron Barassi.ron barassi, fundraising

Legacy would be able to fundraise at the annual Fun Run at Albert Park Lake. Ron Barassi attended in 2009.A record that celebrities helped Legacy with fund raising.Photos taken at the Fun Run at Albert Park Lake in 2009, includes Ron Barassi.ron barassi, fundraising

Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy in many ways and at many events over many years. The photo shows Ron Barassi participating in a tug of war event in Melbourne City Square and another participant is in army uniform. It was featured on the cover of The Answer September 1992, saying it was Legacy Week. Another photo shows Barbara Leach and radio personalities also competing.A record of a former Junior Legatee making a contribution to helping Legacy raise funds.Black and white photo of Ron Barassi participating in tug of war for Legacy Week in 1992.Handwritten on the back '5.4' in blue ink.legacy promotion, legacy week, ron barassi

Photograph of Legatee Bill Rogers at Radio Station 3AW. One photo shows him with Ron Barassi and the AFL Grand Final Trophy. Taken at the same time as two photos of Legatee Rogers with announcer Neil Mitchell.A record of promoting Legacy on Radio 3AW.Colour photo of Legatee Rogers at 3AW Radio Station with Ron Barassi.bill rogers, ron barassi, radio, 3aw

An event at the Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre, the guests include some youths and Ron Barassi and President George MacKenzie. It could be the launch of Badge week - the poster says: Buy a Badge, with an image of the Widow and Children statue. See also 00686. Ron Barassi, an ex-AFL footballer, participated in several Legacy events over the years. Ron was a a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed in action at Tobruk in World War II, aged 27. The Visitor Centre was completed in 2003 and provides unimpeded access for the elderly and disabled to the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Galleries of Remembrance as well as open space for exhibitions and events.A record of an event at the Shrine for Legacy Week in 2004.Colour photo x 2 of an event at the Visitor Centre at the Shrine with guest Ron Barassi. Printed on the back "No.< > Clarendon Photos 0556" which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 5 and 2.legacy week, legacy appeal

An event at the Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre, the guests include some youths and Ron Barassi. Afterwards they posed for a photo in the Garden Courtyard. The president is George McKenzie. Ron Barassi participated in several Legacy events over the years. Ron was a a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed in action at Tobruk in World War II, aged 27. From the film numbers see also 00686 and 00687. The Visitor Centre was completed in 2003 and provides unimpeded access for the elderly and disabled to the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Galleries of Remembrance as well as open space for exhibitions and events. The courtyard has an olive tree as a centrepiece. This is the olive tree of peace that was planted by Legacy in 1973 to mark their golden jubilee. It was relocated to the new courtyard in 2002 when the Shrine was being redeveloped.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for Legacy Week in 2004.Colour photo of the Legacy President George McKenzie with Ron Barassi and other dignitaries.Printed on the back "No.<10> Clarendon Photos 0556" which is the frame numbers and place of processing.legacy week, legacy promotion, george mckenzie