Historical information

A photo of ladies doing light exercises at Legacy House with the instructor Betty Luders.
From 1928 until the 1990s, Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows. Classes were held weekly at Legacy House and there was often a waiting list for the water classes, which had both swimming instruction and water exercises. Some of the class members were in their 90s, many just learning to swim.

Significance

A record of activities provided for Legacy widows.

Physical description

Black and white photo of several older women sitting on chairs in a semi-circle, doing some light exercises. The back of the instructor's head can be seen in the foreground.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on the back: "COPYRIGHT / This photograph many not be / produced without permission / in writing from the / Pictoral Dept. of "The Age" / 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne / Victoria, 3001", "Jul 15 3 29 AM '88"

Taped to the back: " NEIL NEWITT 15/7/88 E.G. / SENIOR CITIZENS (WOMEN ONLY) AT / "AEROBICS" AT LEGACY HOUSE. / STORY: DAVID BRUCE"