A recording made by H.R.H. Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh for Legacy Week in 1973 so that could be broadcast on TV. 1973 was the 50th Anniversary of Legacy. The text of the Prince's television message is: 'This is the 50th Anniversary of the foundation of Legacy which grew from some 14 members in Melbourne to more than 6,000 throughout Australia and now looks after 85,000 widows and 34,000 children of deceased ex-servicemen. This is a remarkable achievement and I think that Legacy is well known all over Australia for the very valuable work which it does for the widows of ex-servicemen and their children. I think that people have gone off to war and they have sacrificed themselves for things they believe in but they are always anxious, most anxious, about the people that they leave behind - their wives and their children. It's possible, of course, to set cup Government organisation to look after them, and to provide for them, but it needs something more than that. It needs the relationship which has gone because the father is no longer there and this is really the purpose of Legacy - to provide that essential personal element in looking after the widows of the men who went off to war and their children. I would like to congratulate Legacy on continuing this very fine work for 50 years and I hope that it will go on to do as well in the next 50 years.'A record that the 50th Anniversary was a significant milestone and the occasion was marked by a broadcast by Prince Philip.White cardboard box with the Klarion Enterprises logo containing a spool of video tape and a sheet of yellow foolscap paper as a media release with the transcript of the recording of Prince Philip for Legacy Week.Label,"Legacy Week" 1973. Message given by H.R.H. Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. (In red type) Note: Please DO NOT RELEASE before 6P.M. On Sunday 2/9/73. Thereafter it may be used as frequently as considered appropriate throughout "Legacy Week".golden jubilee, legacy week, legacy promotion

A portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh that has been owned by Legacy for many years. It was previously hung alongside a painting of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but has been moved to storage in the archive. Extremely similar to a portrait of Price Philip that is owned by the City of Melbourne. It had been painted in 1956 just before Price Philip opened the Olympic games in Melbourne. Perhaps this was a draft or copy of the City of Melbourne portrait. Prince Philip was an honorary member of Legacy after a visit to Sydney Legacy in 1954.Oil painting of Prince Philip in a gilded wooden frame.Author signature in bottom right, 'Dargie'.portrait, prince philip

Ill, p.156.non-fictionChronological list of speeches made by Prince Phillipprince phillip - speeches, royal family - great britain

This and another photograph (Catalogue 3393) was taken at a gathering of Officers and NCOs of the 2nd Armoured Brigade (RAAC) to meet Prince Philip at Government House, Melbourne during the Royal Visit 1954. The two photographs were framed and hung on the wall of the Headquarter Building at Buna Barracks Albury till 1991 when they were relocated to the Regimental Collection.Rare record of an historic gathering during the Royal Visit to Victoria in1954.Framed black and white photograph of large gathering of soldiers in uniform standing on steps of Government House, Melbourne. The group is the officers of the 2nd Armoured Brigade, Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). Lieutenant Colonel Tom Fogarty, Commanding Officer 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, is standing on HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh's right. Signed at lower centre of photograph "Philip 1954"2nd armoured brigade, prince philip duke of edinburgh, fogarty tom lieutenant colonel, martin arch warrent officer class 1, royal visit 1954

State reception by the Victorian Government, at the Exhibition Building, Monday, 8th March, 1954. Includes order of proceedings, musical programme, names of members of the Cabinet Reception Committee, the Music Committee, and the Music Sub-Committee.Booklet with cream coloured card cover, printed in blue with coloured royal crest above it, and a small blue reproduction of the Victorian coat of arms. Multi page insert on white glossy paper, printed in bluer. Attached by staples. Includes black and white photograph of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Exhibition Buildings. The booklet includes the Order of Proceedings, the Musical Programme, a list of the Choirs Represented, and the names of the Cabinet Reception Committee and the Music Committee.royal visits, queen elizabeth ii, prince philip - duke of edinburgh, state receptions, royal exhibition building, wh greaves collection, greaves, city of st kilda

The Argus was a morning daily newspaper in Melbourne that was established in 1846 and closed in 1957 and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper of record for this period. It was widely known as a conservative newspaper for most of its history. The wedding of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh took place on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey in London.Newspapers reflect contemporary society and this clipping reflects the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.A cut-out b/w photograph from the Argus dated Saturday November 1947. It is captioned "Request Picture of Royal Wedding Group.and is an airmail picture of the royal wedding group.newspaper-the-argus media-print royal-family elizabeth11-wedding

A portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by William Dargie that was acquired in 1967. It was previously hung alongside a painting of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, but has been moved to storage in the archive. A newspaper article in 1967 shows Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe and President of Melbourne Legacy, George Cowan at the unveiling of the portrait.Oil painting of Queen Elizabeth by William Dargie in a gilded wooden frame.Author signature in bottom right, not legible.portrait, queen elizabeth, dargie, delacombe, george cowan

This and another photograph (Catalogue 2591) was taken at a gathering of Officers and NCOs of the 2nd Armoured Brigade (RAAC) to meet Prince Philip in Melbourne during the Royal Visit 1954. The two photographs were framed and hung on the wall of the Headquarter Building at Buna Barracks Albury till 1991 when they were relocated to the Regimental Collection.Rare record of an historic gathering during the Royal Visit to Victoria in1954.Framed black and white photograph of large gathering of soldiers in uniform standing on steps of a Government House Melbourne. Frame is narrow wood painted gloss black. The group is the Non-Commissioned Officers of the 2nd Armoured Brigade, Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). Standing at front centre dress in dark suit is HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh and to his right is Lieutenant Colonel Tom Fogarty, Commanding Officer of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles..Signed at lower centre "Philip 1954"philip, hrh, edinburgh, fogarty, royal

The Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA), founded in 1754 as the Society of the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, incorporated in 1847, is a London-based organisation committed to finding practical solutions to social challenges. It is frequently called the shorter name (The Royal Society of Arts) and the related RSA acronym. This certificate informs Robin Boyd that he has been elected Fellow of this society. In 1963 the RSA president was His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, K.G.A certificate with crest of the Royal Society, signed by The Secretary.11th March 1963. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that you were this day elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant. A certificate with crest of the Royal Society, signed by The Secretary.

Early 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 Widows Club Chairman was L/- R.P.F. Goddard and later L/- B Harding and the editor was Mrs B.E. Shepard, Social Worker. The October 1972 edition mentions it was the 75th edition, and mentions it was started in 1960, previously there had been a quarterly magazine 'which had a limited distribution' and they wished to increase circulation to the increasing number of widows. The October 1973 edition has a supplement that includes text of a Legacy week television message given by the HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh The November 1973 edition mentions a Message of Loyalty that was sent to the Queen. Also a Dafydd Lewis Scholarship that was available for a boy to attend tertiary level of education (though it specified NOT available for Arts, Education, Music or Theology courses). The page from October 1973 shows some of the day trips and tours available (such as to New Zealand for $499). Also the new pension rates in the 1973/74 budget. 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. The newsletter was priced at 2c a copy. The price of theatre tickets was $3. 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 23 editions from 1970 to 1973, No 59 to 82, each edition 4 foolscap pages. No 59, 13 February 1970, 4 pages No 60, 23 April 1970, 4 pages No 61, 3 June 1970, 4 pages No 62, 30 July 1970, 4 pages No 63, 10 September 1970, 4 pages No 64, 15 October 1970, 4 pages No 65, 27 November 1970, 2 pages plus 2 pages of Firewood Application Form No 66, 7 April 1971, 4 pages No 67, 1 June 1971, 4 pages No 68, 26 July 1971, 4 pages No 69, 30 September 1971, 4 pages No 70, 25 November 1971, 4 pages No 71 18 February 1972, 4 pages No 72, 19 April 1972, 4 pages No 73, 15 June 1972, 4 pages No 75, 9 October 1972, 4 pages No 76, 17 November 1972, 4 pages No 77, 19 February 1972, 4 pages No 78, 12 April 1973, 4 pages No 79, 12 June 1973, 4 pages No 80, 10 August 1973, 4 pages plus a 2 page supplement from President Handbury on the 50th Anniversary events. No 81, 8 October 1973, 6 pages No 82, 20th November 1973, 6 pagesnewsletter, activities

An illustrated review of the 'romance and marriage' of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh before she became Queen.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.4 page supplement to the Woman's Weekly December 15 1951. Black and white illus of the Royal family including Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philipqueen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh

Produced in preparation for the visit of the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were scheduled to tour Australia along with Princess Margaret. Their tour was cancelled November 1951 due to the King's health and replaced with scheduled tour for the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh, scheduled for Early 1952. The card was produced to commemorate the visit, but the tour was cancelled after the death of King George VI in February of 1952. Folded A5 card commemorating the Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh's visit to Australia in 1952. Printed in colour, the card contains the Coat of arms of the United Kingdom on the front cover, images of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their coronation day in 1937, and a family portrait of then Princess Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Princess Ann (date unknown). On the back cover are the hand drawn coat of arms of Australia, and that of each of the states and territories. king geroge vi, australia, royal visit, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh, royal tour

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Framed black and white photograph of HRH Prince Philip with NCOs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House, Melbourne 1954HRH the Duke of Edinburgh / with Sergeants / of 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles / Government House / 28 Feb 54 / Presented to 8/13 VMR Sergeants' Mess / by Lt Col T Fogartyphilip, melbourne, government, royal visit, vmr, fogarty, sergeant, mess

Framed black and white photograph of HRH Prince Philip with officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House Melbourne 1954. Signed by Prince Philip.HRH the Duke of Edinburgh / with officers / of 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles / Government House Melbourne / 28 Feb 54 / Presented to 8/13 VMR Officers' Mess by Lt Col T Fogartyphilip, melbourne, armour, officer, government house

Program of event on 25 February 1954 at Melbourne Cricket Ground to welcome Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, presented by the Victorian Government in association with the Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia.Folded white glossy paper, discoloured with age, printed in silver and blue on both sides. Displays the RSL logo.royal visits, queen elizabeth ii