Historical information

Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950) were residences run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accomodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.
The photo was taken after February 1972 but exact date is not known. The couple in this photo Bob Wight, who was the Superintendent of the house with his wife Jane. Later Bob died and Jane took on the role of supervisor. See also 00035 for a similar photo taken in 1975.
Was in a folder marked 'Residences'.

Significance

A record of the boys at Blamey house in the 1970s. The boys might be at school or learning a trade and were supported by Legacy.

Physical description

Black and white photo of 24 boys and Mrs and Mrs Wight on the steps of Blamey House. Plus an A4 sheet of paper identifying each person.

Inscriptions & markings

Names are written on the A4 paper on the outline of the people.