Photograph, Legatee William Donovan Joynt, V.C. book launch, 1979

Historical information

Photograph taken to record the launching of Donovan Joynt VC's autobiography, Breaking the Road for the Rest (see Cat. No. 01353). The Legacy torch on the wall behind indicates that the launch took place at Legacy House in Swanston Street, and is confirmed in the text of the newspaper cutting. The cutting also records the fact that Joynt was then the oldest surviving member of Melbourne Legacy. A further newspaper cutting by Geoffrey Hutton reviews the book in detail.

Significance

A record that the Governor of Victoria launched the book is an indication of the high profile of both Joynt and Melbourne Legacy.

Physical description

Black and white photo of L/- Donovan Joynt and Governor Winneke

Inscriptions & markings

On back of photo: 'MELBOURNE LEGACY' stamped in purple. '19.3.79' written in blue biro
'The Governor Henry Winneke launching Donovan Joynt's book Breaking the Road for the Rest' in green biro
On newspaper cutting: 'L11' in blue biro

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