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Contains entries of Legatees and their guests and visiting Legatees at Legacy, Tuesday luncheons. Commenced 6/6/1978. Last entry 27/7/1982
This was a common means of recording guests and visitors of this era.
Black hardback visitors book, with gold patterned border. White paper pages.
Cover, gold patterned border. Back cover, gold text, Made in England, AL4M, MOROCCO. All text is handwritten.
A small brochure that was given to new widows introducing how Legacy can help them. It includes a space for the legatee that contacted them to leave a name and number.
A record of material produced to help legatees introduce Legacy to the recently bereaved.
White 4 page brochure with blue type introducing Legacy services to new beneficiaries.
widows, legatees
An invitation to the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students", held each April. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The page is an invitation for students and teachers to attend. It mentions that each year Legacy conducts this Ceremony so that future generations of young Australians do not forget the horror of war and the central importance of Anzac Day in Australia's history.
A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students in 2004.
Colour printed brochure A4 size invitation to the 2004 73rd Student commemoration.
anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony
TBC
Four page brochure with blue print introducing the benefactors club
torch society
TBC
Black and white brochure with red highlights, about the 1976 Federal Conference in Perth.
conference
Colour photo of banners with the Legacy symbol on flagpoles. It is likely to be early 1990s as the slogan 'Lest YOU forget' was used in Legacy Week promotion then. Allison Monkhouse funeral directors were sponsors of Legacy at the time.
A record of promotion of Legacy Week in the 1990s.
Colour photo of Legacy symbol on banners on flag poles.
legacy week, promotion, banners
Colour photos of an Anzac Day march with different units and their banners. Including the units from World War 1, the Mine Sweepers Association and HMAS Westralia. Presumably some of the men are legatees. Was with other photos of the day with Jeff Kennett, Bruce Ruxton, John Brumby, and Peter Costello who appear to be the distinguished guests. It is likely to be Anzac Day 1997. It was with photos of Legatee Ron Austin in a jeep so it is believed to be 1997.
A record of Anzac Day in the 1990s.
Colour photo x 5 of an Anzac Day march with different groups.
anzac day, march
Colour photos of an Anzac Day march with Jeff Kennett, Bruce Ruxton, John Brumby, and Peter Costello who appear to be the distinguished guests. It is likely to be Anzac Day 1997. It was with photos of Legatee Ron Austin in a jeep so it is believed to be 1997.
A record of Anzac Day in the 1990s.
Colour photo x 4 of an Anzac Day march with dignitaries and a pipe band.
anzac day, march
Junior Legatee outing to Government House TBC
An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.
Black and white photo of 4 boys eating at a Government House Christmas party, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.
junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing
Junior Legatee outing to Government House TBC
An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.
Black and white photo of two girls at a Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.
junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing
Junior Legatee outing to Government House TBC
An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.
Black and white photo of two girls at a Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.
junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing
Junior Legatee outing to Government House TBC
An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.
Black and white photo x 2 of a Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.
junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing
Junior Legatee outing to Government House TBC
An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.
Black and white photo of a girl on a slide at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.
junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing
Boy classes TBC
An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.
Black and white photo of a boys class forming a human pyramid, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.
junior legatees, boys classes, jim tierney
Boy classes TBC
An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.
Black and white photo out of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.
junior legatees, boys classes, jim tierney
A programme for a 'Gown of the Year' Gala parade in 1964 presented by the Mannequins and Models Guild of Australia at the Menzies Hotel. The association were members of the modelling profession. They organised the gala and gave their services free so that all proceeds may go to Melbourne Legacy. Every frock in the parade is an individual creation of Melbourne's top couturiers. Usually afterwards the gowns were put on display for the public at Melbourne Town Hall and the entry charge was contributed to Legacy.
A record that Legacy used gala performances for fundraising events.
Printed programme of The Gown of the Year gala in 1964 in aid of Legacy, with black and white photos and advertising inside.
fundraising, gala performance
Colour photos of an Anzac Day march with Legatee Ron Austin in a jeep. More photos from the march include Jeff Kennett, Bruce Ruxton, John Brumby, and Peter Costello who appear to be the distinguished guests. It is likely to be Anzac Day 1997. The article in The Answer in May 1993 says: The ever-smiling L/ Ron Austin is an inspiration for all. Ron has the distinction of being the youngest surviving Melbourne Legatee to have served in WW1. He joined over 300 Legatees to march as part of the Legacy contingent to mark Legacy's 70th anniversary, and he marched again for a a few blocks as he joined members of his wireless unit to catch up with old friends. Ron was just 14 and a half when he joined the R.A.N. in 1917 as a Boy Seaman. He served for 10 years, resumed civilian life, then in 1931 joined the RAAF Telecommunications. WWII kept him busy! In 1949 he became Assistant Air Attache in Washington, D.C. Ron retired from the Service in 1955 as Wing Commander. It comes as no surprise that Ron was awarded an O.B.E. for his tireless devotion to duty and you might sense Ron has been a tireless member of Legacy too." Plus a note in the Answer in 1997 after Ron passed away aged 94.
A record of Legatee Austin being one of the last surviving World War 1 veterans and him attending Anzac Day in the 1990s.
Colour photo x 3 of an Anzac Day march with WW1 veteran Ron Austin in a jeep.
ron austin, jeep, anzac day, march
A newspaper article with a photo of Barbara Leach, volunteering with a badge tray, and a bag piper in the centre of St Kilda Road. The slogan says "Please buy a badge". The photo appeared on the front page of the Herald Sun on 6 September 1991 to publicise Legacy Week. The accompanying article says that police piper Constable Ross Bates played outside Legacy House to pipe in Legacy Day, which saw hundreds of collectors spread across Melbourne for the badge appeal. The appeal was aiming to reach $500000 to beat the previous year's total of $467,702. The picture is attributed to George Salpigtidis.
A record of promoting Legacy during Badge Week.
Newspaper article with a photo of a bag piper and a lady collecting for the Legacy Appeal.
fundraising, legacy appeal, legacy week, badge week, leach
This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material. It is a poster from 2011 for Badge Week. The slogan "Legacy is keeping their promise to my dad" by Charlotte was used with an image of a girl in a slouch hat. The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Similar to other marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, also see items 01240 to 01258, 02196-02198. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.
An example of promotional material from the 2000s. Marketing material and photos were compiled and released to newspapers, also printed as brochures and sometimes as stickers and collection tin wrappers.
Colour A4 promotional leaflet for Legacy Week, featuring a girl in a slouch hat.
legacy promotion, badge appeal, legacy week, marketing
A portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh that has been owned by Legacy for many years. It was previously hung alongside a painting of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, but has been moved to storage in the archive. Prince Philip was an honorary member of Legacy after a visit to Sydney Legacy in 1954.
Oil painting of Prince Philip in a gilded wooden frame.
portrait, prince philip
The book is about
A record of the Carry On Club
Green cloth hardcover book x 80 pages about the history of Carry On, with a white paper dustcover with flags.
carry on club
The book is about how the Shrine was built. It relates to the proposal, design competition and how the shrine was almost not built. It details the fight by Legacy for the plan to go ahead. Also the ray of light and Legatee Frank Doolan's work as surveyor. It was written by WB Russell who also wrote a biography about Legatee Stan Savige.
A record of the building of the Shrine of Remembrance including Legacy's important role.
Softcover book x 100 pages about the building of the Shrine.
memorial, shrine of remembrance, w b russell
Red cloth covered hardcover edition of the Blaskhi's account of Sydney Legacy published in 1969.
non-fiction
history, sydney legacy, eric blashki
Cardboard cover on stapled pages edition of Blaskhi's account of Sydney Legacy published in 1971.
non-fiction
history, sydney legacy, eric blashki
This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material. It is a poster from 2008 for Badge Week. The slogan "I miss my Dad, but with Legacy's help we won't be alone" was used with an image of a boy in a slouch hat. The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Similar to other marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, also see items 01240 to 01258. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.
An example of promotional material from the 2000s. Marketing material and photos were compiled and released to newspapers, also printed as brochures and sometimes as stickers and collection tin wrappers.
Colour A4 promotional leaflet for Legacy Week, featuring a boy in a slouch hat.
legacy promotion, badge appeal, legacy week, marketing
This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material. It is a poster from early 2000s. The slogan "Help the Families of Our Deceased Veterans" was used with an image of two boys. The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Similar to other marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01258. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.
An example of promotional material from the 2000s. Marketing material and photos were compiled and released to newspapers, also printed as brochures and sometimes as stickers and collection tin wrappers.
Colour A4 promotional leaflet for Legacy Week, featuring two boys.
legacy promotion, badge appeal, legacy week, marketing
Pale blue coloured cover book of stapled A4 paper folded over about Hobart Legacy.
non-fiction
history, hobart legacy, remembrance club
Buff colour gloss covered book of Jack McHarg's account of Sydney Legacy published in 2006.
non-fiction
history, sydney legacy, jack mcharg
Cardboard cover on stapled pages edition of Blaskhi's account of Sydney Legacy published in 1956
non-fiction
history, sydney legacy, eric blashki
Colour photos of a trip by the Walking for Pleasure group for a walk to the countryside. Participants would meet at Legacy House and make their way to a destination, sometimes by bus, or train or even ferry in the case of trips to Williamstown. Walks were generally on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. The sessions were a fun way to exercise and enjoy the company of others. The events were advertised in the Answer and anyone was welcome to join. Legacy organises outings and events for the widows to participate in. Names are not known. Location and date is unknown, probably about 2005 due to then other photos they were stored with.
A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows.
Colour photo x 5 of a walking group outing to the countryside.
widows, widows outing, walking
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