Historical information
The photos show Legatee Chas Wilks visiting Legatee Morrie Tonkin in hospital and presenting a certificate to mark his 50 years of service to Legacy. From the note it seems he gave his Presidential badge back to Melbourne Legacy. Legatee M.J.G Tonkin was president in 1952. Another copy of this photo was found with the date being 23 March 1989.
Significance
A record that Legacy rewarded long term legatees with certificates for their 50 years of service.
Physical description
Colour photo x 3 of L/-Morrie Tonkin receiving his 50 year certificate and a note.
Inscriptions & markings
Handwritten on reverse '1989 Presenting 50 year certificate to Morrie Tonkin' and '1989 Morrie Tonkin presenting his gold Presidential Legacy Badge (1952) to Melbourne Club'. Paper note says 'L'tee Morrie Tonkin receiving his 50 yr certificate in hospital by L'tee Chas Wilks.' and 'L17' which was number from an archive system.