A photo of Legatee Saltmarsh. L/ 'Salty' Saltmarsh was the Widow Committee Chairman and was involved in organising events for widows and in publishing the newsletter. This photo appears to be a professional shot and was used in publications. He had recently taken on the role of Chairman after 4 years of working with the Disabled Dependants of Legacy Widows.A record of Legatee Saltmarsh taking on the role of Chairman of Widows Committee.Colour photo of Legatee Saltmarsh at Legacy House.legatee, saltmarsh

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series provides an insight into the early days of Churchill Island as a Conservation site.Black and White photograph of Churchill Island saltmarsh areaCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten on reverse 'Saltmarsh area'churchill island

Two photos of Legatee Saltmarsh with widows in Legacy House. L/ Saltmarsh was the Widow Committee Chairman and was involved in organising events for widows and in publishing the newsletter. The photo shows him with two widows, Marion Scammell was working on a her tapestry under the guidance of Nancy Crooks, the instructor. One was published in the newsletter in April 1996 to show widows the types of activities that Legacy provided. For many years there were workshops for craft and others for painting. The timetable for activities was published in The Answer (prior to Sept 1992 it was called the Melbourne Legacy Widows' Newsletter) each month. These regular meetings and workshops provided important opportunities for widows to meet, socialise and be active.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photos of widows and Legatee Saltmarsh during craft meeting at Legacy House.widows, craft, activities

Produced in 2005 to publicise the Biosolids projectTo demonstrate and demystify biosolids to the publicMoulded glass blown shape containing biosolidsbiosolids, wastewater

Photograph of a group of Legacy widows from an article in the Widows' Newsletter it was at the inaugural meeting of the Yarrawonga Widows' Club on 13th February 1992. The President of the Widows club - Lorna Martin - is holding a plaque from Melbourne Legacy. A record of a the opening of a new Legacy Widows club in Yarrawonga.Black and white photo of a group of Legacy widows and two Legatees.Handwritten in blue pen: From Left. L/tee Saltmarsh, Sylvia So__k (Sec), Ruth O'Dwyer (Asst Sec Tres), Lorna Martin (President), Beryl Edgar (Treasurer), Val Wilkes (Visits Coordinator), Legatee Des O'Meara(?)widows, widows clubs

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 special luncheon was held for World War I widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Legatees include L/- Lucky Luscombe and L/- George Woodward as waiters and L/- Salty Saltmarsh making a speech. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. The note with these photos says it was 1996. And the widow featured in Answer article in October 1996 is in these photos wearing the knitted beret. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled. The article in the Answer in October 1996 shows the event is a great photo of widow Beatrice Gay.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 5 of a World War I widows' luncheon in 1996 and an article from the Answer in October 1996.widows, function, answer

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos are the same event as black and white photos and a proof sheet 911202A and 011202B (01335). One photo show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widows attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Also Sgt. Mike Hawkins who had performed 19 times for Legacy. One photo includes Legatee Salty Saltmarsh who was the coordinator of events for widows. Another shows Legatee Eddie Jowett dancing with a widow in a white outfit. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo x 7 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, activities, answer, raaf central band