Historical information

An informative brochure marking the first 21 years of Melbourne Legacy activities, with a heavy focus on the assistance given to children, noting that 10,250 families and 25,872 families were assisted during the 21 years at a total cost of fifty two thousand and ninety seven pounds. It is interesting to note the call for permanent employment positions for boys and girls on the back cover.
The notation H56 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy.
It contains a list of the past presidents and Board of Management in 1944 included:
President: T M Cosh
Vice Presidents: (JLC) B Nathan; (Personnel) A Crawford; (ILC) F J Doolan
Liaison Officer: F W Higgins
Elected Members: E Sherwen, N C Harris
Hon Treasurer: L B Wallace
Hon Secretary: W Sheldon.

Significance

A succinct account of Melbourne Legacy's work from 1923-1944.

Physical description

4 sheets of card, folded and stapled. Printed brown on cream with mustard yellow highlighting, sepia photos.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten 'H56' in blue ballpoint on front cover.