Photograph, Operation Rosemary, 1999

Historical information

A group of widows at Legacy House preparing trays of rosemary to be given to the public and worn as a sign of remembrance. It is assumed to be 1999 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Legacy House 2nd Floor 1999". Names unknown.
In The Answer in 1995 an articles says: "Operation Rosemary. Since 1982 Legacy ladies have volunteered to make rosemary sprigs for the Anzac Day marchers. At a later date they also made sprigs for the Schools Shrine Service. . . don't worry, there are ladies here to show you how to make them and it's a chance to have a chat and cuppa whilst you work together. Any day day that you can spare . . . please ring Joan Miller."

Significance

A record of widows preparing rosemary for the public. Rosemary is sign of remembrance.

Physical description

Colour photo x 6 of widows preparing trays of rosemary.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten "Legacy House 2nd Floor 1999" on a yellow post-it note.

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