Photograph - Legatee function, Governor of Victoria, 1995

Historical information

A visit by the Governor of Victoria to an formal function in Legacy House. It is an award ceremony for Dame Beryl Beaurepaire who received a golden plaque for her services to Legacy and she was conferred as Guest of Honor. Including a speech being given by the Governor, The Hon. Richard E. McGarvie, AC QC. Irene Noll the President of the Widows Club is also seated at the table. The President David Millie presented the plaque. The event was on 3 October 1995 and was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Misc guests of the club . . Governor - 95". See also 00542.

Significance

A record of an award function for a Legacy widow / legatee. The Governor of Victoria is a patron of Legacy and this visit shows the closeness of the relationship.

Physical description

Colour photo x 3 of a legatee event with guests, Beryl and Governor McGarvie.

Inscriptions & markings

Printing on the back " 589" which is the negative frame number and film number, so they from the same film. (frame numbers 3, 4, 5). Yellow Post-it note says:
"Misc Guests of Club / Governor - 95 / Kevin Gosper - 95 / Launched Legacy Week"

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