Photo of Joan Miller, a Legacy widow and volunteer that was actively involved in Legacy over many years. Between 1985 to 1998 she was the Widows' Club Co-ordinator, organising many events and functions for the widows. This photo was published in the regular column she wrote in editions of The Answer. The article was published in 2018 and is a good summary of her important work. Photo reference 910319 on the proof sheet (00851) is assumed to mean the date was 19 March 1991.A record that professional photographers took photos for use in publications.Black and white photo of Joan Miller.Label of Keesing Photographic on the back. Handwritten "Page 2" in blue ink.staff, joan miller

Colour photos of Joan Miller, a Legacy widow and volunteer that was actively involved in Legacy over many years. Between 1985 to 1998 she was the Widows' Club Co-ordinator, organising many events and functions for the widows. This photo was published in the regular column she wrote in editions of The Answer. The article was published in 2018 and is a good summary of her important work. Photo reference 910319 on the proof sheet (00851) is assumed to mean the date was 19 March 1991.A record that professional photographers took photos for use in publications.Colour photo x 2 of Joan Miller.Label of Keesing Photographic on the back. staff, joan miller

Professional photos taken by Keesing Photographic of Charles Munnerley, Joan Miller, a group of widows in the Widows' Club rooms sorting stamps and Beryl Billings, who coordinated the sales of used stamps. Some of these photos were used in editions of The Answer. Charles was the Committee Chairman in the 1990s and compiled editions of The Answer (see 00850). Joan Miller was the Widows Committee Coordinator for many years, with a regular column in The Answer (see 00849). The photo of Beryl Billing with the bags of mail is at 00633. Handwritten on the proof sheet is 910319 which is assumed to be the date 19 March 1991.A record that professional photographers took photos for use in publications.Black and white proof sheet of Charles Munnerley, Joan Miller and Beryl Billing.Hand written on back "200%" in red pen. Label of Keesing Photographic on the back.widows, charles munnerley, joan miller, beryl billings, staff

A legatee function in Legacy House. It is assumed to be 2001 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Badge Launch 2001". L/- David Kelly is on left of 00596.1, then L/- Peter Lawrence and L/- Luscombe on the right 00596.2 the lady in the centre is Margaret Armstrong, and on the right Joan Miller, other names unknown.A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of a function at Legacy House for Badge Week.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion

a/ Carousel, Capital Theatre, for six nights. Opening June 14th, 1963. Bendigo Operatic Society President: Mr J Mck. Cannon, Vice President: Mr E B Thomas, Hon. Secretary: Mrs R Boromeo, Hon. Treasurer: Mr B Ralph, Hon. Sub. Secretaty: Mrs J Cannon. Committee: Mesdames W Brown, J Smyth, Miss M Welch, Messrs. R Holyoake, J Smyth, V White. Photographs of: Miss Beatrice Oakley, Mary Ellis, Iaian Young, Fred Trewarne, Patricia McCracken, Joan Heard, Roger Sprawson, Reginald, Boromeo, Heather Lindhe, Peter Houston Annette Wilson, David Lea, Miss M Welch, Mrs R Conolan, Mr Max O'Loghlen. Synopsis of Story. Synopsis of Scenes. Bendigo Operatic Society presents By Permission of Chappell & Co. Ltd. 'Carousel' A Beatrice Oakley Production. Music by Richard Rodgers. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. The Cast Carrie Pipperidge: Patricia McCraken, Julie Jordan, Mary Ellis, Mrs Mullin: Joan Heard, Billy Bigelow: Iaian Young, 1st Policeman: Peter Houston, David Bascombe: Reginald Boromeo, Nettie Fowler: Heather Lindhe, Enoch Snow: Roger Strawson, Boatswain: Alan Weatherley, 2nd Policeman: Graham Filcock, Captain: Victor White, Heavenly Friend (Brother Joshua): David Lea, Starkeeper: Robert Urquhart, Louise: Annette Wilson, Enoch Snow Jr.: Robert Wenn, Doctor Seldon: Robert Urquart, Principle: Peter Houston. Ladies of the Ensemble: Helen Ball, Patricia Barker, Heather Beer, Wendy Bertram, Berniece Boromeo, Marlene Bradley, Dawn Carr, Barbara Downing, Dorothy Field, Eileen Florence, Valerie Foulds, Marie Friswell, Edith Glen, Helen Gray, Joan Heard, Magaret Henderson, Jan Mollison, Shirley Moon, Bernadette Mulvahill, Anne Pearson, Margery Reed, Rhonda Scott, Mary Speedy, Shirley Unmack, Joan Crane, Olga Chew and Marion Shepperbottom. Gentlemen of the ensemble: Robert Aitken, Reginald Boromeo, Graham Filcock, Peter Houston, Max Rule, Roger Sprawson, Alan Weatherley, Peter White, Victor White, Robert Wenn. Ballet: Joan Hardin, Kaye Miller, Carol O'Sullivan, Melva Pennington, Sandra Searle, Barbara Sims. Children: Dianne Austin, Ray Austin, Carol Crane, Pamela Duffy, Leanne Dunbar, Win Davies, Larraine Kennard, Valda Kennard, Kaye Ruth Lyon, Cheryl Magee, Sharon Townsend, Lynette Reed, Karen Wilson. Bendigo Concert Orchestra: Violins: Miss A McNair, Mesdames A Bolton, A Foulds, F Robbins, C Messer, Dr Gault, Messrs. R Charlett, C Gill, J Jordan, O Turner, J Werry. Violas: Messrs. E Jarrett, S McNeill, Mrs. J Pinder. Cello: Mesdames C Bubb, J Borema, Miss L Slade, Mr A Rutland. Bass: Messrs. T French, S Anderson. Flutes: Mr C Bubb, Master D Bubb. Clarinets: Mr J McKay, Miss M Wilkinson. Trumpet: Mr N Pearce. Trombone: Mr J Allen. Tympani: Mr F Kennedy. Musical Numbers. Choruses from 'Carousel'. Advertisements: Allans, Music Store. Marin Washington, Portraits. John Brown Industries and Welmar Industries. Acknowledgments: Bendigo Advertiser, 3BO, BVC8, Mr B Bathe, K. Flat, Carousel Equipment, Frasers and all those people who have assister in any way. b/ Bendigo Advertiser article 15/6/63: Round and Round, 'Carousel' is Catchy, Bright. Apart from a few minor faults common on opening nights, warmly received by a small first-night audience. . . Bendigo Advertiser article 19/6/16 'Carousel' Scene. Carousel star Iaian Young, who plays the part of Billy Bigelow. . .Arthur Hocking Printprogram, music, bendigo operatic society, a/ carousel, capital theatre. june 14th, 1963. bendigo operatic society president: mr j mck. cannon, vice president: mr e b thomas, hon. secretary: mrs r boromeo, hon. treasurer: mr b ralph, hon. sub. secretaty: mrs j cannon. committee: mesdames w brown, j smyth, miss m welch, messrs. r holyoake, j smyth, v white. photographs of: miss beatrice oakley, mary ellis, iaian young, fred trewarne, patricia mccracken, joan heard, roger sprawson, reginald, boromeo, heather lindhe, peter houston annette wilson, david lea, miss m welch, mrs r conolan, mr max o'loghlen. synopsis. the cast carrie pipperidge: patricia mccraken, julie jordan, mary ellis, mrs mullin: joan heard, billy bigelow: iaian young, 1st policeman: peter houston, david bascombe: reginald boromeo, nettie fowler: heather lindhe, enoch snow: roger strawson, boatswain: alan weatherley, 2nd policeman: graham filcock, captain: victor white, heavenly friend (brother joshua): david lea, starkeeper: robert urquhart, louise: annette wilson, enoch snow jr.: robert wenn, doctor seldon: robert urquart, principle: peter houston. ladies of the ensemble: helen ball, patricia barker, heather beer, wendy bertram, berniece boromeo, marlene bradley, dawn carr, barbara downing, dorothy field, eileen florence, valerie foulds, marie friswell, edith glen, helen gray, joan heard, magaret henderson, jan mollison, shirley moon, bernadette mulvahill, anne pearson, margery reed, rhonda scott, mary speedy, shirley unmack, joan crane, olga chew and marion shepperbottom. gentlemen of the ensemble: robert aitken, reginald boromeo, graham filcock, peter houston, max rule, roger sprawson, alan weatherley, peter white, victor white, robert wenn. ballet: joan hardin, kaye miller, carol o'sullivan, melva pennington, sandra searle, barbara sims. children: dianne austin, ray austin, carol crane, pamela duffy, leanne dunbar, win davies, larraine kennard, valda kennard, kaye ruth lyon, cheryl magee, sharon townsend, lynette reed, karen wilson. bendigo concert orchestra: violins: miss a mcnair, mesdames a bolton, a foulds, f robbins, c messer, dr gault, messrs. r charlett, c gill, j jordan, o turner, j werry. violas: messrs. e jarrett, s mcneill, mrs. j pinder. cello: mesdames c bubb, j borema, miss l slade, mr a rutland. bass: messrs. t french, s anderson. flutes: mr c bubb, master d bubb. clarinets: mr j mckay, miss m wilkinson. trumpet: mr n pearce. trombone: mr j allen. tympani: mr f kennedy. musical numbers. choruses from 'carousel'. advertisements: allans, music store. marin washington, portraits. john brown industries and welmar industries. acknowledgments: bendigo advertiser, 3bo, bvc8, mr b bathe, k. flat, carousel equipment, frasers and all those people who have assister in any way. b/ bendigo advertiser article 15/6/63: round and round, 'carousel' bendigo advertiser article 19/6/16 'carousel' scene

Photos of widows and legatees in Maffra at the opening of a new Legacy Club in 1993. From the note it was the 70th club. Photos include Melbourne Legacy President John Stevenson presenting a plaque to a widow. Joan Miller, Chas Munnerley and Terry Walsh from Melbourne office was also in attendance. Similar photos appeared in the July 1993 edition of The Answer.A record of the opening of a branch of Legacy in 1993.Colour photo x 6 of the opening of the 70th Legacy Club in Maffra in 1993.Note with the photos says 'Opening of 70th Legacy Club - Maffra 1993.legatee, branch, john stevenson

Carols by Candlelight is a Christmas concert held at the Sidney Myer Music bowl. Programs and candle holders were sold, and collections made during the event to raise money for the Austin Hospital and the Red Cross. 3KZ also recorded the concert, which was played on radio on Christmas Day with a phone number to ring to donate. Prior to the Carols program at 10pm, the Red Cross organised an International Peace Pageant of various cultural groups as a prelude to the event.1 volume with photographs and illustrationscarols by candlelight, austin hospital, red cross, margot sheridan, melbourne aboriginal choir, max balderson, ann boulton, robert simmons, robert payne, mary miller, joan arnold, rex barber, university string orchestra, lawrence warner, coburg girls choir

Wreath laying ceremony for widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2001. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. Photos show three widows with the order of service (L to R Gwen Gunn, Margaret Armstrong and Joan Miller), the crowd gathered around the Cenotaph, the Legacy President J.D. Grierson speaking and the wreath laying.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 2001.Colour photo x 7 of a ceremony at the Shrine for Widows' Sunday in 2001.Printing on the back "widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage

Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos shows the Melbourne Legacy President Graham Riches, Board Member Joan Miller and President of the Immediate Legacy Ladies Club, Joyce Cleaves with wreaths near the Cenotaph and the crowd gathered at the Eternal Flame. Graham Riches was President in 1999.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.Colour photo x 4 of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.00551.1 printing on the back "4", which is the negative frame number. 00551.2 printing on the back "5". 00551.3 printing on the back "6A" and "Front cover #1" in blue ink. 00551.4 printing on the back "10".widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage

Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos shows the Melbourne Legacy President Graham Riches and two Legacy Widows with wreaths near the Cenotaph and the crowd gathered at the Eternal Flame. Graham Riches was President in 1999 so the event is assumed to be in that year. The lady in the purple jacket is Joan Miller and the other is unknown.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.Colour photo x 3 of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.00552.1 printing on the back "20", which is the negative frame number. 00552.2 printing on the back "21". 00552.3 printing on the back "19".widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage

A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Kitchen helpers were photographed (from the same roll of film as 00933), including Joan Miller. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11am at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo of kitchen helpers preparing a World War 1 widows' luncheon.widows, function

A widows' function, that involved a raffle, (some of the same ladies are in 00654 and 00655). The lady drawing the raffle is Inez Bruce / President, and the lady holding the prize may be Joan Miller. The photo was featured in the July 1992 Widows Newsletter and explains the day was the 'Great Tea Party' in June 1992 when the widows rooms were opened after 9 months of renovations. Cakes were donated by Fergusson Plarre. In the 1990s Legacy was supported by generous donations from Fergusson Plarre Bakehouse with cakes often donated for events and the annual fete. The reference number from the photographic studio 920609 means 9 June 1992.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Black and white photo of a Legacy widow drawing at raffle at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 920609A-30. Pg 10 B in blue pen.widows, widows club, activities

Wreath laying ceremony for widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2000. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. Sometimes referred to as Pilgrimage to the Shrine, there was usually a church service, a service at the Shrine and a lunch afterwards. Photos show two ladies and the Legacy President David Kelly laying three wreaths at the Cenotaph. On the left is Joyce Cleaves from the ILLC (Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club which was for Junior Legatees who had outgrown the youth activities). On the right is Joan Miller who was widows representative on the Melbourne Legacy Board). A similar photo appeared in the October 2000 edition of The Answer.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 2000.Colour photo x 2 of the president and two widows laying a wreath at the Shrine.00525.1 printing on the back "widows, widows' sunday, pilgrimage, wreath laying ceremony, illc

A regular event for the widows was a concert by the Police Band, 'Off Beat' at the Melbourne Town Hall. Held in March each year, it was originally at the Fitzroy Gardens but moved to the Town Hall in 1995. The Victoria Police Pipe Band also played and used bagpipes. One performer dressed as Elvis (Brian Carbery). The photos show the widows enjoying the music and performers, and what appears to be the winner of a prize receiving a suitcase. One photo shows, from left to right: Legatee Peter Barden, L/- Saltmarsh, Joan Miller, L/- Dave Evans and L/- Ray Kean. One police performer appears in several photos and is Lindsay Robins. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 12 of a Police band concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1996 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, answer, police band

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public and worn as a sign of remembrance. It is assumed to be 1999 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Legacy House 2nd Floor 1999". Names unknown. In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to have a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller."A record of widows preparing rosemary for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance. Colour photo x 6 of widows preparing trays of rosemary.Handwritten "Legacy House 2nd Floor 1999" on a yellow post-it note. widows, legacy promotion, rosemary

A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Also Legatee Eddie Jowett led some singing. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Seated with the widows is President David Millie who was president in 1995. Another shows Legatee George Woodward laughing with widow Mollie Thiele (in purple). Also President Millie in the kitchen thanking Audrey, the lady who ran the kitchen, and her helpers. Audrey is on the far right, next to her is Joan Miller. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 4 of a World War 1 widows lunch.widows, function, george woodward

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public and worn as a sign of remembrance on Anzac Day. This photo appeared in the June 1997 edition of The Answer. The caption said: "Legacy Ladies making the thousands of rosemary sprigs for the ANZAC Student's Service and ANZAC Parade marchers". The lady in purple is Inez Bruce, the other names unknown. In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to hav a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller."A record of widows preparing rosemary for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance. Colour photo x 2 of three ladies preparing rosemary sprigs.Printing on the back "widows, legacy promotion, rosemary

Photo of a white tram painted to celebrate 75 years of Legacy work. As well as the 75 Legacy logo, it says "Legacy - Helps the families of our departed Veterans" and "75 years on ... Legacy still caring. 1923-1998". Photos show people posing before boarding for a ride. The photo with 4 women includes Joan Miller, who was a valuable staff member as well as being a Legacy widow and Carmel McConnell who was the public relations officer for Legacy. Another photo shows widows and handicapped dependents posing, the lady on the top step is Margaret Anderson. The tram is possibly parked near the Shrine. Other photos show there were speeches and refreshments held in a marquee and a ribbon being cut be Legacy President Tom Butcher and Robin Cooper the Victorian Minister for Transport.A record of a way to promote Legacy during the anniversary in 1998.Black and white photo x 4 of a tram painted to promote to Legacy's 75th Anniversary.legacy promotion, tram, 75th anniversary

Examples of Melbourne Legacy Club newsletters, covering the activities of Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. Information includes a notice from the Chairman of the Widows' Committee, dates of meetings, possible day trips and theatre outings, and cruises. The ladies were welcome to attend monthly meetings, card afternoons, indoor bowls competitions, outings and tours, plus the annual fete and Christmas concert. The first edition of the newsletter was in 1960, previously there had been a quarterly magazine but the distribution was limited, they changed to a 4 page newsletter format to reach more of the widows. By 1987 and 1988 it was a 8 page publication, by the end of 1989 it was 12 pages long. Editions were edited by Joan Miller, the Widows Club Co-ordinator. Various pages of interest have been added to show different news items. Other editions haven't been scanned.Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy in the early years.Black typed newsletter x 24 editions from 1987 to 1990, No 161 to 184, each edition 8 or 12 pages. No 161, January 1987 No 162, March 1987 No 163, May 1987 No 164, July 1987 No 165, September 1987 No 166, November 1987 No 167, January 1988 No 168, March 1988 No 169, May 1988 No 170, July 1988 No 171, September 1988 No 172, November 1988 No 173, January 1989 No 174, March 1989 No 175, May 1989 No 176, July 1989 No 177, September 1989 No 178, November 1989 No 179, January 1990 No 180, March 1990 No 181, May 1990 No 182, July 1990 No 183, September 1990 No 184, November 1990newsletter, activities

A regular event for the widows was a concert by the Police Band in the Fitzroy Gardens. It was held in March for many years. The concert in 1994 was a success with beautiful weather. Over 740 widows attended. The Victoria Police Concert Band was led by Musical Director, Inspector Michael Pyne. There was a performance by the Police Pipe Band. Singer Brian Carbery performed. The photos show the widows sitting in the sunshine and the band including the police drum horse Gendarme. The article about the horse says it was the first appearance by 'Gendarme 5' who took over from another horse that passed away last year. Photos also included Legatee Eddie Jowett with a widow, and Legatee Charles Munnerley and Joan Miller, who both work on the Legacy newsletter. Photos were in an envelope marked with 'Victoria Police Concert and Pipe Bands, 7/3/94'A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 8 of a Police Band concert in Fitzroy Gardens in 1994 and an article in the Answer.widows, answer, concert, police band

Photos from a reunion of Junior Legatees at Watsonia Barracks in 1991. Photos include Legatee Grattan and Miss Enez Domec-Carre together and with groups of former junior legatees. Also in attendance was Sir Weary Dunlop and Legacy President John Swan (white hair and blue jumper) and his wife. Another photo shows Joan Miller with another lady. Other names unknown. From an article in the Widows' Newsletter in July 1991 it is a Grand Reunion at Watsonia Army Barracks in May for former Junior Legatees. Over 350 people attended. There were games for children, spit roasts and the renewing of friendships between former Junior Legatees and the Legatees. An article in the Herald Sun on Friday 17 May 1991 promoted the event using a photo of Ron Barassi and L/ Chas Munnerley mentioned the reunion was Sunday 19 May (item 01529). Two more photos are at 01015. It was with a scrapbook of photos from 1983 to 1991. A record of a reunion of Junior Legatees in 1991.Colour photo x 15 of a reunion of former Junior Legatees in 1991 and an article in the Answer.junior legatee, answer, reunion

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public on Anzac Day and worn as a sign of remembrance. Names unknown. In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to hav a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller." A note on yellow paper from 01046 explains the source of the rosemary. It says the rosemary donated to Legacy each year for the sprigs of rosemary handed out to the public comes from nurseryman, Peter Hannah, who sourced a cutting from a bush in Frankston which was said to come from a cutting brought home from Gallipoli by a wounded soldier. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record of widows preparing rosemary as gifts for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance. Black and white photo of widows preparing trays of rosemary.widows, legacy promotion, rosemary

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public on Anzac Day and worn as a sign of remembrance. The trays say "Rosemary, A gift from Legacy". The lady in blue is Gwen Gunn who was one of the organisers of the Rosemary trays for many years. Other names unknown. The widows clubs have been preparing trays of rosemary sprigs In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to hav a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller." A note on yellow paper from 01046 explains the source of the rosemary. It says the rosemary donated to Legacy each year for the sprigs of rosemary handed out to the public comes from nurseryman, Peter Hannah, who sourced a cutting from a bush in Frankston which was said to come from a cutting brought home by a wounded soldier.A record of widows preparing rosemary as gifts for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance. Colour photo x 3 of widows preparing trays of rosemary and Australian flags.widows, legacy promotion, rosemary, gwen gunn

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public on Anzac Day and worn as a sign of remembrance. The trays say "Rosemary, A gift from Legacy". 00602.2 the lady in blue holding a Rosemary tray is Gwen Gunn who was one of the organisers of the Rosemary trays for many years. Other names unknown. In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to hav a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller." A note on yellow paper from 01046 explains the source of the rosemary. It says the rosemary donated to Legacy each year for the sprigs of rosemary handed out to the public comes from nurseryman, Peter Hannah, who sourced a cutting from a bush in Frankston which was said to come from a cutting brought home from Gallipoli by a wounded soldier.A record of widows preparing rosemary as gifts for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance. Colour photo x 3 of widows preparing trays of rosemary.widows, legacy promotion, rosemary, activities, gwen gunn

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public on Anzac Day and worn as a sign of remembrance. Inez Bruce is the lady in apricot in all three photos, other names unknown. Date was probably 1989 or 1990. In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to hav a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller." Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991. A note on yellow paper from 01046 explains the source of the rosemary. It says the rosemary donated to Legacy each year for the sprigs of rosemary handed out to the public comes from nurseryman, Peter Hannah, who sourced a cutting from a bush in Frankston which was said to come from a cutting brought home from Gallipoli by a wounded soldier.A record of widows preparing rosemary with Australian flags as gifts for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance. Colour photo x 3 of widows preparing trays of rosemary and Australian flags.widows, legacy promotion, rosemary

A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. In 1994 the author Patsy Adam-Smith was a personality of the year helping to promote Legacy. She attended the lunch and in one photo is with Legatee Eddie Jowett and widow Mollie Thiele (red jacket). Legatee Eddie Jowett led the Legatees in singing to the widows. There was also a pianist and a female singer attending. Two legatees reading a song sheet are George Standish and Maurie Lockwood. Legatee Lucky Luscombe can be seen in a false moustache posing for the camera. Also a photo of the hard work being done in the kitchen. Audrey the kitchen lady is obscured at far right. It appears to be Joan Miller with her back to the camera, and Sue Sargent (a widow who helped a lot in the kitchens) is on the right hand side. Other ladies names in the photos are not known. The following year more Legatees followed Lucky's lead and wore false moustaches to provide entertainment. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 12 of a World War 1 widows lunch.widows, function

Black and white photograph - Grade 5A, 1952"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: John Davidson, Max Beavis, Maurice Henry, Jim Patterson, David Godfrey, Brian Reynolds, Bernie Whitney, Peter Bangay, Robert Crutchfield, Eddie Neff. 2nd Row - L to R: ?, Barbara Mai, Gillian Morris, Norma Walsh, Pam Daniels, Joan Murnane, Jennifer Miller, Jill Pump, Juan Harris, Carol Price. 3rd Row - L to R: Barbara Tortice, Barbara Johnson, Lynette Johnston, Sandra Davenport, Diane De war, Kathleen Lowe, Jennifer Mason, Meryl Hearnes, Anne Whitehouse. Front Row- L to R: Ian Sharp, Peter Baxter, Douglas Hume, Robert Johns, ?, Gary Bentley, Keith Anderson, Terry Decini, Jim Armstrong. Teacher: Added Sc0027 photo to "Media" and deleted VC entry 2160 on 14th June 2022. Sc0027 now with this Entry.

Primary School 502 Class Photo 1931-33. This photo is of pupils who attended Stawell 502 Primary school. The names of students are typed out on a separate sheet of paper. Sepia toned photograph of a group of school children. A back ground of treed on a brown lined mount card.Primary School 502 Pupils who attended 1931-33. Back row. Veron Cunningham, Ron Kindred, Jack Neighbour, Arthur , Jack Johanson, Allan Collins, Ian Cook, Edward Mills, Allan Coward, Les Arnel, George Hollaway, Bob Holloway, Lloyd Brown, Spencer Whelan, Jim Illig, Third row. Joan Hardwick, Gladys Leslie, Joyce Miller, Joan Fry, Jean Marshall, Valda Cottingham, Doreen Croes, Doris Gorman, Jean Gilbert, Pearl Burrows, Elleen Kindred, Olive Dalkin. Fourth row. Mavis Darker, Norma Chapman, Paisley Bradley, Lorna Skurrie, Edith Cox, Edna Stephens, Betty Knipe, Dorothy Whiteside, Joan Knipe, Jean Cox, Joan Vagg, May Young. Front row. Jack Greenwood, Jack Byron, Jock Hill, Len Draper, Arthur Haywood, Laurie Hay, Allan Walker, Allan Stockton.stawell education students