A copy of the Press Release issued by Carmel McConnell when Bill Rogers was installed as President of Melbourne Legacy in March 2006. At that time Melbourne Legacy looked after 24,000 widows and 400 children and disabled dependents. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.One A4 page photocopy of a press release to introduce Legatee Bill Rogers as 38th President.presidents, bill rogers, press release

A copy of the President's message from the Bulletin written by Bill Rogers during his time as President of Melbourne Legacy March 2006 to March 2008. The message recounted the duties he undertook and other relevant messages to the Legatees. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the duties of a Legacy President and events that happened in 2006 -2008.Fifty one A4 page photocopy of the President's message published in the Bulletin between 2006 and 2008 by Legatee Bill Rogers.presidents, bill rogers

Photograph of Legatee Bill Rogers who was President of Melbourne Legacy in 2006. Appears to be a professional photo taken for use in publications during his term as president. A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of Legatee Rogers.past presidents, bill rogers

A recount by Legatee Bill Rogers on his trip to Anzac Cove in 2001. He was there for the Anzac Day commemoration ceremony. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record of speech about doctors and nurses and their work in the battlefield.Three A4 pages by Legatee Bill Rogers on his visit to Anzac Cove on Anzac Day 2001.gallipoli, anzac day, bill rogers

A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to legatees when he was reconfirmed as President for a second year. He mentions a guest speaker Les Carlyon. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that presidential terms had increased to 2 years.Print out x 1 page of a speech given by President Bill Rogers at a legatee luncheon in 2007.presidents lunch, bill rogers

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the change over luncheon as he took on the role of President. He mentions using specialists such as DVA Navion in promotion, fundraising and direct marketing. This was a new endeavour for Melbourne Legacy. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 3 pages of a speech by incoming President Legatee Bill Rogers in 2006.speeches, bill rogers, change over, fundraising

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers describing the work of Legacy to the Dandenong Probus Club on 6th October 2014. It provides a snapshot of statistics and work done by Legacy at the time. It mentions 49 clubs in Australia, helping 90,000 widows and around 1,020 dependants. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2014 and its work at the time.Print out x 6 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to a Probus club in 2014.speeches, bill rogers

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the 2006 AGM. He mentions the changes facing Legacy, especially to recruit new members. Legacy House was to be reopened after renovations. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club of Melbourne's AGM in 2006.speeches, bill rogers, renovations

A copy of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave in 2018 on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could be as a speaker at a Legatee luncheon. He focuses on the work of doctors and nurses in the field. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record of speech about doctors and nurses and their work in the battlefield.One A4 page of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War 1.bill rogers, armistice

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the 2005 AGM as Chairman of the Board of Management, just before he took on the role of President. He mentions using specialists such as DVA Navion in PR and fundraising and direct marketing. This was a new endeavour for Melbourne Legacy. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2005.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club of Melbourne's AGM in 2005.speeches, bill rogers

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers describing the work of Legacy and other ESOs to the South Eastern Legacy Group on 23rd April 2006. It provides a snapshot of statistics of statistics about Veterans and DVA. One suggestion is that it may be necessary for ESOs to amalgamate to continue to succeed. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of factors that could influence the future of Legacy and other ESOs.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to South Eastern Legacy Group 23rd April 2006.speeches, bill rogers, south eastern

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to the South Eastern Group of Melbourne Legacy at the change over luncheon as he took on the role of President. He mentions the need for change as the widows were growing older, the redevelopment of Legacy House, and increasing the marketing of the Legacy brand using specialists. Also that the Torch Society had been established in April 2006. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 3 pages of a speech by incoming President Legatee Bill Rogers to the South Eastern Group in 2006.speeches, bill rogers, torch society

Two speeches by Legatee Bill Rogers to the Benalla, Euroa, Violet Town group of Melbourne Legacy at the change over dinner in 2006 and again in 2007. He mentions the need for change as the widows were growing older, the redevelopment of Legacy House, and increasing the marketing of the Legacy brand using specialists. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2006 and 2007.Print out x 3 pages of 2 speeches by President Legatee Bill Rogers to the Benalla, Euroa and Violet Town Group in 2006 and 2007.benalla, euroa, violet town, bill rogers, change over

A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to widows at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2006. It was the annual widows' pilgrimage to the Shrine. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a speech given at a service of remembrance.Print out x 1 page of a speech given by President Bill Rogers at a Widows' Pilgrimage to the Shrine in 2006.widows' sunday, pilgrimage, speeches

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to welcome former Junior Legatees to a reunion luncheon on Sunday 29th July 2007. It is a snap shot of what Legacy looked like in 2007. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Junior Legatees continued to meet for reunions.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at a reunion of Junior Legatees in 2007.junior legatees, former jl, reunions

An article written by Legatee Bill Rogers about volunteers, led by Beryl Billing, who process used stamps for sale to fundraise for Legacy. The article may have appeared in the Bulletin. It acknowledged the huge amount of work Beryl had done over the years. Beryl's husband was a Legatee with Dandenong/West Gippsland Group (now called South Eastern). Beryl started the stamp group in February 1981 and over 27 years the stamp group raised $208,698. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record of the acknowledgement given to long-standing volunteers.One A4 page by Bill Rogers about Beryl Billing and the Stamp ladies.beryl billing, stamps

A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to the Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club in 2006. The topic was the 'Changing face of Legacy; New Challenges and where to from here?' He mentions a new ten year Marketing and Fundraising Strategy. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of strategy being relayed to clubs and branches.Print out x 3 pages of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to a Group dinner on 10 October 2006.mornington peninsula, marketing, fundraising

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers as he compered the State Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award in 2006. The Legacy run speaking contest was held from 1988 to 2021 and encouraged young secondary school students to speak on the topics of leadership, comradeship, citizenship etc. The State Final was held in the ABC IWAKI Auditorium on 2 November 2006. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the speech by a Legacy President at a Legacy Junior Public Speaking contest that has been run by Legacy since 1988.Print out x 4 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at a speaking contest final in 2006.ljpsa, speaking contest, speeches

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers as he compared the State Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award in 2007. The Legacy run speaking contest was held from 1988 to 2021 and encouraged young secondary school students to speak on the topics of leadership, comradeship, citizenship etc. The State Final was held in the ABC IWAKI Auditorium on 10th October 2006. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the speech by a Legacy President at a Legacy Junior Public Speaking contest that has been run by Legacy since 1988.Print out x 4 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at a speaking contest final in 2007.ljpsa, speaking contest, speeches

A copy of speech given by President Bill Rogers when he was explaining to a meeting of Melbourne Legacy branches and groups about changes to the fundraising methods being used by Melbourne Legacy. He mentions hiring a firm DVA Navion to help with direct marketing. This was a new concept for Melbourne Legacy. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).An insight into Legacy taking a professional approach to fundraising in 2006.Print out x 5 pages of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club Conference in 2006.fundraising, marketing, public relations

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to launch Legacy Week at the Queens Hall in the Victorian Parliament House on 30th August 2007. He thanks the host Mr Justin Madden MLC for the use of the venue. Also present was The Hon. Ted Ballieu MLA. he says: "Badge Week provides the opportunity to raise funds to support the many programs conducted by Melbourne Legacy. Legacy continues to care for and support the dependants of servicemen and women killed in the line of duty or who have died subsequently." Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a speech by a President at the launch of Legacy Week.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the launch of Legacy Week.legacy week, speeches

A copy of speech given by President Bill Rogers to the 'At Home' function on 18 October 2007. The function was Melbourne Legacy's way of saying thank you to the many valued friends who do so much in assisting Legacy in many different ways throughout the year. Two generous cheques were presented to Legacy, by Simon Kinch of the Blackburn RSL and Jim Stevens and Ray Skals from the Watsonia RSL. Watsonia RSL had donated over $188,000 in the preceding 10 years. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the appreciation shown by Legacy to it's benefactors.Print out x 2 pages of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to legatees in 2007.fundraising, rsl, donations

A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to the Benalla, Euroa, Violet Town Group change over dinner in 2007. He was installing Legatee Leon Dyer as President of the Group. He mentions the 141,000 widows receiving DVA benefits. He mentions Younger Veterans Forum for veterans post 1975. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the branches and groups at the time.Print out x 1 page of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to a Group dinner on 24 March 2007.benalla, euroa, violet town, changeover dinner

A memorial was erected in Morwell to honour Legacy Founder Sir Stanley Savige. It was unveiled on 16 April 2010 and Legatee Bill Rogers was invited to attend. The event was to unveil a bronze plaque depicting both the work of Legacy and the achievements of Stanley Savige. Advance Morwell played a leading role in the memorial project, supported by members of the planning group and Latrobe City Council. The plaque and the naming of Legacy Place completes the final stage of the Savige Memorial Project that commenced with the erection of a bronze bust of Stanley Savige in 2006. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of an memorial to Legacy founder Stanley Savige in Morwell.Invitation to attend the memorial unveiling and a press release about the event attended by Legatee Bill Rogers.stan savige, statue, plaque, memorial

A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to the students at the 75th Annual Student Commemoration in 2006. He gives a background of the Gallipoli campaign and other conflicts where Australians and New Zealanders fought alongside each other. He mentions that they were about to plant a new Lone Pine tree, heled by the youngest junior legatee, Kaitlyn Brown, aged 7, whose father served in East Timor with the Army Reserve. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a speech given at a service of remembrance.Print out x 4 pages of a speech given by President Bill Rogers at the Student Anzac Commemoration in 2006.anzac commemoration for students, speeches, lone pine

This book was given to Bill Rogers for his 8th birthday in 1927. Arthur George (Bill) was the grandson of Joseph Rogers, a Warrnambool plumber, and the son of Arthur and Agnes Rogers. Bill Rogers (d. 1995) worked in the advertising department of the Warrnambool Standard for nearly 50 years. He married Lorna Steller and they lived in MacDonald Street in South Warrnambool. This book is of interest as it belonged to Bill Rogers, a Warrnambool resident in the 20th century. It is also of interest as an example of the type of present given to an 8 year-old boy in the 1920s. This is a black leather covered book of 208 pages. There are two sections – The Book of Common Prayer and Hymns Ancient and Modern. The cover is partly detached from the binding and there is gold lettering on the front cover and spine. The pages are gilt-edged. There is a full page black and white illustration at the beginning of the text. The two inscriptions are handwritten in black ink. ‘To Billie on his 8th birthday 1927’ ‘Billie Rogers 32 McDonald St. Sth. Warrnambool’ bill rogers warrnambool, lorna steller warrnmbool, history of warrnambool

A bronze bust was erected in Morwell to honour Legacy Founder Sir Stanley Savige. It was unveiled on 31 August 2006 and Legatee Bill Rogers was invited to perform the unveiling. This is the address he on the occasion. In 1957 a few years after Stan Savige died Legacy was looking after 25,200 widows and 18,900 children. In 2006 Legacy was looking after 126,000 widows and and 1,900 children and disabled dependants nationally. In Victoria it was 24,000 widows and 400 children. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of an memorial to Legacy founder Stanley Savige in Morwell.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the unveiling of the Stan Savige memorial in Morwell in 2006.stan savige, statue, memorial

Photograph of Legatee Bill Rogers at Radio Station 3AW with announcer Neil Mitchell. It was taken at the same time as photo with Ron Barassi at 3AW. Probably to promote Legacy Week.A record of promoting Legacy on Radio 3AW.Colour photo x 2 of Legatee Rogers and Neil Mitchell at 3AW Radio Station.bill rogers, radio, 3aw, neil mitchell

A bronze bust was erected in Morwell to honour Legacy Founder Sir Stanley Savige. It was unveiled on 31 August 2006 and Legatee Bill Rogers was invited to perform the unveiling. Legatee Rogers says: Savige "was a great humanitarian; he dedicated his life to those who were less fortunate than himself and from a military point of view, was an officer and leader who always cared for the men he commanded". He went on to say that at the event he heard more about Stan Savige and his bravery in saving about 50,000 Assyrian refugees in the first world war. In the event where he protected refugees with only 12 men for six weeks and he was awarded the DSO for delivering these refugees to British lines just north of Baghdad. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of an memorial to Legacy founder Stanley Savige in Morwell.Print out of an article by Legatee Bill Rogers about the unveiling of the Stan Savige memorial in Morwell in 2006.stan savige, statue, memorial, assyrians, dunsterforce

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