Historical information

For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part Two (item 00365).
These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).

Significance

Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things.

Physical description

Rectangular in shape, navy blue hardback cover, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine.
Cover, thick cardboard, pages paper. Envelope adhered to flyleaf containing two typed letters (pinned together) and a report.
Letter 1; written 15/2/1940 by C.B.W.Smith, Esq., to A.N. Kemsley, Esq.
Letter 2; reply written 27/2/1940, a reply by A.N. Kemsley Esq to C.B.W.Smith Esq.
Report, re History of Melbourne Legacy Club, written /11/1937 to J.H.B. Armstrong.
Chapters numbered in handwritten ink in Roman numerals, chapters also divided by thin yellow cardboard.
Various notations, handwritten in pencil and ink throughout the book.

Inscriptions & markings

Title on cover and spine printed in gold lettering.
Report(3/11/1937) initialled by Cyril Smith.
Letter 1, signed Cyril (Cyril Smith).
Letter 2, not signed.