Historical information

An audio recording from 24 April 1956. The tape has not been played. From the date it could be a recording of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" event, usually held just prior to Anzac Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.
Inscription starts with 'Shrine Ceremony', 'Commentator L/ W Scott', also 'Governor Sir Dallas Brooks', 'Land of mine', 'Pres L/ R Gaylard'.
Legatee Gaylard was president in 1956. The Governor of Victoria was patron of Legacy at the time and attended many ceremonies and events.

Significance

A record of a ceremony at the Shrine run by Legacy for students.

Physical description

An audio tape, 90 mins, on a clear plastic spool in a red cardboard box.

Inscriptions & markings

Box, Recording tape for magictape recorders,Pyrox LTD. 14-36 Queensberry St. Melbourne 18 Albion St. Sydney Sound- recording Tape 60 minutes twin track. For use with magictape recorders.All in blue print The Official Magictape in white print on a dark blue background. Title Melbourne Legacy,speed 7 1/2" per sec, in blue biro. Various recordings listed with times in blue ink.
Spool. Side no1, side no 2, Magictape made in Australia.
Tape.