An example of a War Orphans Appeal button badge. These badges were a precursor to the Legacy Badge appeals that occur annually. The age of this badge is not known, possibly from the 1940s. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.An example of an early Legacy badge that was sold in the 1940s to raise money for war orphans.Round metal button badge with white background and the Legacy torch and wreath in a stapled in cardboard and plastic cover.Printed in red text 'War orphans appeal. Lest We Forget. 1/-'legacy appeal, fundraising

This laminated copy of an advertisement promotes an Easter Monday picnic to be held at G. Eason's Farm in aid of the Ballarat Orphan Asylum. The original poster is undated. The farm was located at what was then known as Scot's March, later called Scotsburn, located a few kilometres southeast of Buninyong. The event promised a wide array of food, tea, coffee, games, sports and ended up with a Grand Ball. Laminated copy of an undated advertisement for a Grand Easter Picnic to be held at Eason's Farm, Scot's March, near Buninyong. Proceeds were to go to the Ballarat Orphan Asylum. Scot's Marsh is an earlier name for Scotsburn. The picnic was to include entertainments for up to 500 people with music, football, croquet, cricket, Aunt Sally, Smooth Pole climbing, all followed by a Grand Ball.easter, ballarat orphanage, eason family, picnics, entertainment, scotsburn

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This is an example of Sydney Legacy promotional material from 1951s for Sydney Legacy. It promoted the War Orphans Appeal which was an early means of fundraising. It suggests that a person could make a pledge of a small amount of money weekly. For instance, 3 pence per week from 40 contributors would equal £26 and provide for 1 ward. The brochure shows different stages of junior legatees life, from baby to school, and post school roles such as office girl or tradesman. Each stage is supported by Legacy.An example of promotional material from the 1950s. Promotional brochure about fundraising for Sydney Legacy in 1951.legacy promotion, war oprhans

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After Operation Babylift, seven Vietnam War orphans, four boys, three girls aged from 6 months to 10 years of age arrived in Melbourne to meet their adoptive families. On arrival they were greeted by: The Official Party, led by Premier- Mr Hamer, Social Welfare Minister- Mr Houghton, Director General of Social Welfare - Mr A.G. Booth. Le Van Be - (orphan) four year boy arrived wearing calipers. Children were being taken to Berry Street Babies HomeAn article from The Age Newspaper - (Friday 11th April 1975) describing the arrival of seven Vietnamese war orphans, flown into Melbourne, completing a long journey from the horrors of war to begin new lives with in Australia. See media for more information.The article from the Age Newspaper - dated Friday 11th April 1975. Titled 'From the Horror of War to a Loving Home' written by journalist - Jennifer Byrnewar orphans, orphans, adoptive parents, berry street, berry street babies home, polio, premier, mr hamer, mr.a.g.booth, le van be, premier mr hamer, social welfare minister mr houghton, director general of social welfare mr a.g. booth, operation babylift

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A coloured photograph of Johnny O'Keefe took time out from his concert party program to visit the orphans and their caring nuns at the An Phong Orphanage, whilst there Johnny sang and danced with the orphans much to the delight of the nuns and children alike.photograph, johnny o'keefe, an phong orphange, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, vietnamese children, nuns, orphans, denis gibbons

In 1895, the Burwood Boys' Home was instituted as a 'home for neglected, orphaned and fatherless boys'. Robert Campbell Edwards was vividly aware of homeless boys and decided to do something to alleviate their problems. This book tells the story.In 1895, the Burwood Boys' Home was instituted as a 'home for neglected, orphaned and fatherless boys'. Robert Campbell Edwards was vividly aware of homeless boys and decided to do something to alleviate their problems. This book tells the story.burwood boys' home, child care, orphanages, (mr) robert campbell edwards, tea merchant, burwood children's home

Colour photo of Orphans and escortsoperation babylift

Black and white image of the Ballarat Orphan Asylum.ballarat, ballarat orphan asylum, ballarat orphanage

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A coloured photograph of Johnny O'Keefe took time out from his concert program to vist the orphans and their caring nuns at the An Phong Orphanage which was being supported by RAAF personnel station at the Phan Rang Airbase, as a part of their Civil Affairs Program.photograph, johnny o'keefe, entertainers, an phong orphange, phan rang airbase, raaf, civil affairs program, gibbons collection catalogue, orphans, nuns, denis gibbons, australian civil affairs unit

Yields information about the corner of the Victoria St terminus at the Orphanage and the relationship to the tramway.Digital Image of the Ballarat Orphan Asylum and Victoria St looking west with a tram at the terminus and the tramway overhead poles. Titled "Ballarat Orphan Asylum and Victoria St" From the Facebook group of old time photographs of yesterday. Probably taken soon after the tramway opened in 1905.trams, tramways, victoria st, orphanage, esco, postcards, tram 1 ?

Printed leaflet from A.O.F. B.U.D. Widow & Orphans' Fund detailing the Entrance Fees and Contributions for different ages. Registration Fees for Wife and Children and the Benefits paid to Widows and Orphans'. Some rules printed at the end. John Waller, P.S. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Williamson St., Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, aof bud, j brockley, john waller

Colour photo of war orphans and escorts waiting to board RAAF Hercules at Tan Son airport. First day of Operation Babylift.operation babylift

Unsigned letter dated June 20/1877, from Echuca mentioning that the writer is sending the quarter money and the Widow and Orphan Fund is mentioned.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, widow and orphan fund

Plan of streets and allotments in Ballarat East. Includes: Bakery Hill, Canadian Station, Eureka Cemetery, Orphan Asylum, Eureka Gardens and Reserve, Gun Clubballarat east, bakery hill, eureka stockade site, eureka gardens, ballarat orphanage

Paul Invernizzi and his sister left Victoria for Western Australia. "INVERNIZZI (Paul), age about 31 years, navvy or farm laborer ; last heard of at Narrogin last year, when he expressed his intention of going to Kalgoorlie to work on the Transcon tinental railway line. " (The Kalgoorlie Sun, 15 June .1913.)Photographic portrait of Paul Invernizzi of Yandoit Creek. After being orphaned he went to live with his uncle Giovanni Brusaschi at Dunach near Clunes. yandoit creek, yandoit hills, invernizzi, clunes, paul invernizzi, dunach

This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam ( 1962 - 1973) other than Australian servicemen.An article from The Age newspaper, dated Friday 11 April 1975 with the headline - " PM denies giving in to Hanoi" "No Protest on Refugee lift being suspended. Airlift for Orphans in Doubt.whitlam, prime minister whitlam, cambodian orphans, vietnam, the age, newspaper

A press release from Melbourne Legacy in 1975 which relates a story of how Legacy works. The information was intended to be used by press and magazines etc. The title 'With Legacy's Help. It seemed like a miracle - just like having an invisible Mother and Father' and is about a young girl 'Betty' whose parents died leaving her in charge of three younger siblings. It dramatically changed her career prospects and struggled to care for them on her own. Since her father was a returned serviceman Betty contacted Legacy, and from then on it seemed like an invisible mother and father. Legacy helped with the financial burden and arranged medical and dental treatment for the children, brought them clothes and provided holidays and birthday presents.A record of how Legacy promoted their work in the 1970s.Green foolscap page x2 with black type of a press release in 1975.Title 'It seemed like a miracle - just like having an invisible Mother and Father'press release, case studies, orphans

Two printed leaflets with information for joining the Widow and Orphans' Fund, including cost and the proceeds of the Pic-Nic on Boxing Day would benefit the Fund. Date on the leaflet for joining up to January 1st, 1871.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, aof bud, widow and orphans' fund, pic-nic fund, g j murray

Photographic portrait of Josiah Magor, member of the Old Colonists Association of Ballarat. He was associated with the Two Ton mine at Black Hill. He was involved with local charitable work, and was a life governor of the Orphan and Benevolent Asylum.josiah magor, old colonists' association of ballarat, old colonists' club

c.1900Cardboard "book" with fabric reinforced folds and black text on the front and back covers and black, blue and red columns and text inside. The columns are for "Name and Address" " Sustentation Fund" "Foreign Missions" "Widows and Orphans" "Infirm Ministers" and "Theological Hall".presbyterian church of victoria

Black and white copy of original portrait of a young lady seated on an ornate chair, wearing a dark high-necked dress with decorated cuffs, collar and neckline."Jean Hollins (Hunter) b. Linton, daughter of Thomas Wilson Hunter & Harriet Walker, whose mother Bridget Murphy had come to Vic. in 1850, one of the "Irish Orphans" on the ship "Eliza Caroline". Photo taken late 1800s?".jean hollins (nee hunter)

The Orphan Asylum was located on Victoria Street but has since been demolished. Plate 22 Black Photo Series.ballarat orphan asylum, victoria street, building, garden

Fanny Cochrane Smith was a resident of Queen's Orphan School, Hobart. She and her husband were early converts to Methodism.Semigloss, sepia studio profile portrait of Fanny Cochrone Smith on board.smith, f. c., beattie, queen's orphan school, indigenous, methodist

Miniature bath shaped metal ash tray. On one side there is a rest for a cigarette. The bath shape rests on 3 ball shaped legs. Has been painted blue by the donor. Originally metal unpainted. The head end is higher - sloping down to the foot end. Presumably made by POW's during WW2. Found in 1956 in a tunnel by a Dhurringile boy.ash tray, metal work, dhurringile pow camp, presbyterian church, orphans, orphanage

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection A black and white photograph of Children at the Catholic Orphanage, Vung Tau which was supported by the Medical Staff of the 1st Australian Field Hospital (1AFH), vung Tau. The Diggers and the nurses, in particular, did an outstanding job of maintaining the health and well being of the orphans. The hospital staff conducted regular medcaps and provided food and clothing sent from relatives and friends back home in Australia. From time to time the orphaned children were taken for a day at Back Beach behind the 1AFH area. The children ranged in age from new born babes to teenagers. Quite a number, who were fathered by "round eyed" servicemen, were abandoned at birth, by Vietnames Bar girsl, particularly those with "dark" skin.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, orphanage, gibbons collection catalogue, catholic orphanage, back beach, vietnamese children, vietnames bar girls, diggers, nurses, denis gibbons