Historical information

A black and white photo of junior legatees at Somers camp, probably in the 1930s. Names on the reverse say Les Mitchell and Roy Gilbert.
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.
These photos were 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 Somers beach.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten 'Left to right Les Mitchell, Roy Gilbert' in blue pen. Stamped '6 54' in black ink - same as 01928.