Historical information

Photograph of a large group of boys playing tug of war on beach. From the inscription it was at Somers Camp in January 1979. Melbourne Legacy provided camps for junior legatees. It started with outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring. Permanent camp buildings were built and with an association with Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) it was called Somers Camp.
The camps gave the children an opportunity of a summer beach holiday with other Legacy children.

Significance

A record of Junior Legatees enjoying an outing or a camp.

Physical description

Black and white photo of children playing tug of war on a beach January 1979.

Inscriptions & markings

"Jan 79" in blue pen on reverse. Stamped "Copyright / The Herald and Weekly Times" in blue ink. Stamped "The Property of Melbourne Legacy" in purple ink on reverse.