Historical information

The diary written by Legatee George Blackwood which gives an account of the life of a Melbourne Legacy President in 1975, the people he meets, the places he goes and some humour. The forward was written by Legatee Ravenscroft who was president in 1983.
The first few pages deal with the history of Legacy. Then there are the speeches that were spoken at the handover dinner when Legatee Blackwood was the outgoing president and Legatee Baker was incoming. The speeches had interesting facts and insights into the characters of some of the legatees. Subsequent pages included the day to day events that the President experienced under the title of President's Musings and Meanderings.

Significance

There is much valuable information in this diary for all to read. As such the diary was passed on to succeeding presidents as a guide.

Physical description

Blue cardboard cover with white paper pages.

Inscriptions & markings

On the first page there is a note to the diary and the signature of Legatee Len E. Ravenscroft, Melbourne Legacy President 1983.