Historical information

Photograph of 100th birthday celebrations for Gladys Troke on 20 December 1994. The picture was published in The Answer in April 1995 with the story saying: "Latrobe Valley Group Legacy widow Gladys Broke, 100 years old on 20th December 1994 celebrated her birthday at Latrobe Valley Village Hostel with 100 family members and friends, some of whom had made the trip from England. She had a wonderful day and Telegrams and messages were received from the Queen, The Australian Governor General, Prime Minister Keating, Governor of Victoria and Premier Jeff Kennett."

Significance

A record of a widow reaching 100 years of age and being celebrated by Legacy.

Physical description

Black and white photo of the 100th birthday of Gladys Troke.