Historical information

A brochure explaining Legacy's work and the facilities they provide. It is aimed at the widows to inform them of what is available to them and it outlines the times for classes for the children. The earliest copy in 1944 included the charter of Legacy and headings in red printing.
'Melbourne Legacy offers friendship and help to the dependants of our departed comrades.'
Headings included: Help and advice to mothers or guardians; Mothers' Club; Senior Widows' Club; Housing and repairs; Legal advice; Medical, dental and optical care; Education, Employment, Camps and holidays, Christmas party, Residences, Junior Legacy groups.
The notation H26 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. See other editions at 01447.

Significance

A record of how Legacy portrayed itself to the widows and children in 1944,1959 and 1961/8.

Physical description

Black and white brochure made of white paper, folded into a 8 page booklet.
01498.1 1944 (handwritten in red pen)
01498.2 April 1953
01498.3 April 1959
01498.4 October 1959
01498.5 June 1961 with markings to edit it for reprinting in July 1968

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten 'H26' and '1944' in red pen.
01498.5 has edits in blue pen to revise the content for republication.