Photograph - Legacy Appeal 1995, Albert Park Relay, 1995

Historical information

Photos of an Army Logistic Command Lake Relay with Legacy being the beneficiary of the proceeds raised totally $21,000. The accompanying label explains it is an annual sporting event on the defence calendar. It was held at Albert Park Lake on 27 September 1995. Legatee President David Millie, attended the event and collected the 'small' cheque on Legacy's behalf. The label also says "Our warm thanks to the Army Logistics Command Lake Relay Committee members and all the sponsors."
Ron Barassi also attended the event. Ron was a great ambassador for Legacy for many years. Legacy had helped his mother and himself after his father, Corporal Ronald James Barassi, was killed in action at Tobruk in 1941, aged 27.

Significance

A record of a promotional event involving the army and Ron Barassi in 1995.

Physical description

Colour photo x 15 of a Albert Park Lake Relay event with Ron Barassi attending, paper label. Article in The Answer.

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