Photograph, Governor and Lady Gobbo visit Legacy House, 1997

Historical information

This photo appeared in The Answer Dec 1997, the article said: "We were honoured to have his Excellency The Honourable Sir James Gobbo AC, was "guest speaker at Legacy House on Ladies Day at the Legatees Tuesday Luncheon on 2nd September 1997 during Legacy week. He spoke on "Volunteering in Modern Australia". His Excellency and Lady Gobbo also paid a visit to the 2nd floor widows' clubrooms and spoke with some of our widows who were taking part in the activities there."
The photo shows ladies around tables with cups of tea, being introduced to the Lady Gobbo. Names unknown. It was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Misc guests of the club . . Governor - 95".

Significance

A record of a social function for widows and the close relationship with the Governor of Victoria.

Physical description

Colour photo of Lady Gobbo visiting the 2nd floor widows' clubrooms.

Inscriptions & markings

Printing on the back " 585" which is the negative frame number and film number. Yellow Post-it note says:
"Misc Guests of Club / Governor - 95 / Kevin Gosper - 95 / Launched Legacy Week"

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