Historical information
A brochure explaining 'A brief account of its history, membership, ideals and activities'
The notation H2 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy.
The brochure lays out the history of the young organisation, it has 146 members in 1927, and clubs had started in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Sydney.
Members were all men who had served in the forces of the British Empire during the war. 'The membership is selected and elected, only one representative being admitted from each occupation. An endeavour is always made to secure a prominent representative of each business, profession or trade, thus extending the influence of Legacy throughout the community.'
Meetings were held in the Victoria Coffee Palace at 1pm on Tuesdays and included a half hour lecture.
The policy and objectives were laid out including to preserve the memory of fallen comrades and to assist their dependents, particularly the children. Also to maintain a spirit of comradeship, and to safeguard the good standing and interests of ex-service men in the community and to assist the the to secure suitable employment.
The brochure shows activities as: Employment Committee, Comradeship Committee, a pledge to assist the National War Memorial being established on the Domain site, and for the children the 'Deceased Soldiers' Children's Welfare Committee.
A schedule of Boys' and Girls' Classes is included to show the options for the children. Also picnics, Christmas camp, cycle club, and rambles as arranged. There is help for vocational options for the children.
Significance
This is one of the first documents that pertains to the Legacy Club, it was published in 1927 shortly after it's name change from Remembrance Club.
Physical description
Brochure describing the ideal and activities of the Legacy Club in 1927.
Inscriptions & markings
Handwritten 'H2' in red pen and 'Page 3' in pencil.
