Historical information
A blank certificate that was given by Melbourne Legacy to Junior Legatees. The date is unknown but was during the time Sir Rohan Delacombe was the Governor of Victoria and Patron of Legacy. A good representation of the process of membership and importance given to being part of Junior Legacy, Melbourne.
The text of the certificate includes: 'During war many men offer themselves for Service in the Forces of the British Commonwealth. It is the obligation of Legacy to assist the children of those who fell whilst serving overseas or who have since died.'
Significance
A record of the formalisation process of Junior Legacy membership
Physical description
Printed certificate for membership in Junior Legacy Melbourne.
