Historical information

A letter dated 18 January 1943 from builders to the Legacy Club submitting their tender for alterations to 1267 Burke Road for the sum of £408.
The property mentioned at 1267 Burke Road was named Holmbush and was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed.

Significance

A record of the tender process to make changes to Holmbush to become a residence for children.

Physical description

White quarto letterhead, black type, two hole punched, a letter about alterations to be made at Holmbush.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed in ink by L. Cockram of T.R. and L. Cockram Pty Ltd, Master Builders and Contractors