Historical information

The photo shows a room full of Legatees. The venue, date and names are unknown. Legatees met for many reasons including weekly comradeship luncheons with guest speakers. In the early days meetings were held at places like the Phairs Hotel, and Victoria Coffee Palace. The photo appears in Blatchford's history of Melbourne Legacy with the caption: Melbourne Legacy Club Weekly Luncheon, September 1932.

Significance

Legatees met up for comradeship meetings and functions. Strong bonds were formed between Legatees.

Physical description

Black and white photo of a roomful of Legatees at a function.

Inscriptions & markings

Embossed in the left hand corner is a logo for 'C. Stuart Tompkins, Camberwell' who would have been the photographer.