Historical information

Photo of Major-General Sir John Gellibrand taken in uniform. He established the Hobart Remembrance Club in 1923, which was an instant success. Gellibrand wrote to Stanley Savige who had been Gellibrand’s Staff Captain and suggested he should do something similar in Melbourne.

Significance

Of national significance as Gellibrand is considered to have influenced Stanley Savige to commence the process to form Melbourne Legacy in September 1923. The first Legacy Club formed in Australia.

Physical description

Wooden framed black and white photograph of Major-General Gellibrand in uniform.

Inscriptions & markings

Major-General Sir John Gellibrand K.C.B.,D.S.O. & Bar.
Founder - Hobart Remembrance Club - 1923
Inspired the formation of a similar Club in Melbourne