Historical information

A photo that was kept in an album of past presidents and prominent Legatees. The photo shows Legatee Ron Austin with Legatee Sam Benson at a function in Legacy House. Legatee Benson appears to be counting money, perhaps donations or door entry. Ron Austin has the distinction of being the youngest surviving Melbourne Legatee to have served in WW1, he also served in WW2 and received an OBE for his tireless devotion to duty.
The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.

Significance

A record of Legatee Ron Austin attending a function at Legacy House. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.

Physical description

Photo of two legatees at Legacy house attached to an A4 page with caption.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in blue pen 'Legatee Ron Austin and L/tee Sam Benson. 1st floor dining room. Legacy House July 1991'.