Historical information

Examples of Melbourne Legacy Club newsletters, covering the activities of Melbourne Legacy Widows' Club. Information includes a notice from the Chairman of the Widows' Committee, dates of meetings, possible day trips and theatre outings, and cruises. The ladies were welcome to attend monthly meetings, card afternoons, indoor bowls competitions, outings and tours, plus the annual fete and Christmas concert.
The first edition of the newsletter was in 1960, previously there had been a quarterly magazine but the distribution was limited, they changed to a 4 page newsletter format to reach more of the widows. By 1990 it had grown to 12 pages, then 16 pages in May 1991 with the introduction of black and white photos, and then to 20 pages in November 1991.
Various pages of interest have been added to show different news items. Other editions haven't been scanned.

Significance

Brings to life the activities provided for the widows and the work of Melbourne Legacy in the early years.

Physical description

Black typed newsletter x 10 editions from 1991 to 1992, each edition 12, 16 or 20 pages.
No 185, January 1991
No 186, March 1991
No 187, May 1991 (photos started appearing)
No 188, July 1991
No 189, September 1991
No 190, November 1991
No 191, January 1991
No 192, March 1992
No 193, April 1992
No 194, July 1992