Photograph, Operation Rosemary, 1997

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 on Anzac Day. This photo appeared in the June 1997 edition of The Answer. The caption said: "Legacy Ladies making the thousands of rosemary sprigs for the ANZAC Student's Service and ANZAC Parade marchers". The lady in purple is Inez Bruce, the other 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 hav 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 2 of three ladies preparing rosemary sprigs.

Inscriptions & markings

Printing on the back " 203" which is the negative frame number and film number, so they from the same film. (frame numbers 09, 10)

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