Historical information

A chart for taking measurements of the Legacy boys. This was a copy of the form that was kept as an example. The data was of measurements of junior legatee W. Gallagher. The form was signed J. Teirney, which was Jim Teirney who was the first paid employee of Melbourne Legacy, he was the fitness instructor for many years. The date was 1927 so very early in the history of Legacy working with children of deceased servicemen.
Shows Legacy was active in record keeping with proper medical supervision for physical activities of the children, in 1927.

Significance

The method of record keeping was all done by hand, time consuming and the storage of records took up a lot of space.

Physical description

Diagram of a measurement chart with sketch of a male body. Printed in black and white.

Inscriptions & markings

Medical Officers Report. Junior Legacy Club.
Name: Gallagher. W., age 10, Group Junior, section Lone Pine.
Measurements of the neck, chest, thigh, calf, arm, height and weight.
Signed by J.E. Tierney