Historical information

A tape recording of Sir Edmund Herring, The Governor of Victoria, for the opening of Legacy Week in 1968. It may have been played on radio to promote Legacy.
Taped voice recording messages were a common means of communication at this point in time. More compact, lighter and less cumbersone than vinyl records.

Significance

A record of a launch of Legacy Week by a prominent Australian.

Physical description

A recording on a tape for Legacy Week 1968 in an off white cardboard box.

Inscriptions & markings

Label, “Legacy Week” 1968, Formal Opening by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria, The Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Lieutenant The Honourable Sir Edmund Herring KCMG; KBW; DSO; MC; ED;KStJ; QC. At “Legacy House” Melbourne. 2/9/68 Not to be played before 2PM on Monday 2. 9. 68 Thereafter as required.