Historical information

Black and white film showing a Legacy Demonstration performing for Lord Dunrossil.
Viscount Dunrossil was Governor General 1960-61.
Demonstration for him and his wife by Legacy children at a primary school showing library, craft classes, exercise classes and woodworking. Both he and Lady Dunrossil interacted with the children, who appear overawed by their visitors and the fact that they were being filmed. There are also Legatees present. The girls wear a light coloured uniform with a Legacy logo embroidered onto the left hand side of the chest. The boys wear a shirt, tie and pullover. The lady who appears to be the headmistress is wearing a hat and gloves, whilst Lady Dunrossil wears hat, gloves and fur stole. 7 mins 17 secs. 16mm B&W no sound.
His brief year in office as Governor General ended when he passed away suddenly 3 Feb 1961. According to an article in Trove, he toured Gippsland in August 1960 and attended a school and a festival, the proceeds of the festival was donated to Legacy and other charities.
This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.

Significance

Legacy had a high profile in the community at the time, which is indicated by the Governor General attending a school which was educating Legacy children.

Physical description

Silver metal canister with a reel of film about Lord Dunrossil.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten label 'Lord Dunrossil'. Kodak Limited London, bottom of canister.