Historical information
A succinct account of the work of Melbourne Legacy to mark their first 25 years of service. Compare with 00936 which dealt with the first 21 years. By 1948 11,255 families and 27,747 children had been cared for at a total cost of ninety seven thousand, nine hundred and fifty five pounds. The major expenditure was on Residences such as Holmbush which accounted for 30% of the money.
It contains a list of the past presidents and Board of Management in 1948 included:
President: E Sherwen
Vice Presidents: (JLC) W G Lake; (Personnel) N Quail; (ILC) G I Malloch
Liaison Officer: N J Bedford
Elected Members: HD Stewart, W R G Hiscock
Hon Treasurer: A J Court
Hon Secretary: G B S Hart.
Significance
A snapshot of the work done by Melbourne Legacy between 1923 and 1948.
Physical description
4 sheets of card, folded and stapled, black on white with pale blue highlighting.
Inscriptions & markings
'H57' in blue ballpoint on front cover.