Historical information

Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos show President David Ford carrying a wreath to be laid in the Garden Courtyard. The plants in the Garden Courtyard have been selected because they are native to the Mediterranean countries in which Australians have served. The olive tree planted by Legacy in 1972 was relocated to the new courtyard as part of the Shrine redevelopment. It stands as a centrepiece, representing peace. This is the olive tree of peace that was planted by Legacy in 1973 to mark their golden jubilee. It was relocated to the new courtyard in 2002 when the Shrine was being redeveloped. These photos are from 2003 when David Ford was president (see also 00614).

Significance

A record of a ceremony at the Shrine 2003.

Physical description

Colour photo x 3 of the president laying a wreath in the Garden Courtyard at the Shrine.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 0013 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 18A, 19A and 22A.