Historical information

Photos of the launch of Legacy Week in 1991. The guest speaker was Sir Zelman Cowan, a former Governor General of Australia. The launch was in the Crest International Hotel in St Kilda on 3 September 1991.
Sir Zelman spoke movingly on the work of Legacy and on the dramatic world events: the Gulf War; the reunification of Germany; the changes within the Soviet Union and his speech was warmly received by all who attended.
The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Often there is guest speaker and another celebrity who gives his or her time as 'Personality of the Year'.
Was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.

Significance

An record of a prominent guest speaker launching Legacy Week in 1991.

Physical description

Colour photo x 4 of the launch of Legacy Week in 1991 including speech by Sir Zelman Cowan and a yellow paper label.

Inscriptions & markings

Yellow paper label with black type 'Melbourne Legacy was privileged to have a former Governor-General of Australia, Sir Zelman Cowan, officially launch 'Legacy Week' at a luncheon held a the Crest International Hotel. Sir Zelman spoke movingly on the work of Legacy and on the dramatic world events: the Gulf War; the reunification of Germany; the changes within the Soviet Union and his speech was warmly received by all who attended.'