Historical information

A black and white photo of a boy, Roy Gilbert, standing by cooking pots and a campfire at a beach camp. It is labeled Somers Camp so this was a very early camp using tents, before camp buildings were erected.
In the early years, Legacy organised outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. In 1930 Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also started a camp at a nearby property and the area was renamed Somers. Legacy Somers Camps continued intermittently at Stan's property until it was decided in 1951 to make other arrangements for holidays.
This photo was with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).

Significance

Legatee Savige's property at Balnarring became very important for Legacy providing outings and camps for junior legatees.

Physical description

Black and white photo of a boy by cooking pots on a campfire.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten 'Roy Gilbert Somers Camp' in blue pen. Stamped '39' on back in grey ink.