The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities.

A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.

Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from Feb/Mar 2023.

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The President in 1994 was George Woodward. He mentions widows and the Support Group. He adds a two page letter to the CEO David Cull with other suggestions. The document is dated 31 January 1995 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.

White A4 paper x 3 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1994.

Signed in blue pen 'John Stevenson'.

presidents, george woodward

The President in 1993 was John Stevenson. Major events during 1993 was that it was the 70th Anniversary of Legacy. Also that Clause 4 was debated and a plebiscite was held about membership. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.

White A4 paper x 3 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1993.

Signed in blue pen 'John Stevenson'.

presidents, john stevenson, clause 4, membership

A document handed from President to President about the President's Fund for helping other legatees that may be in need. The Fund started in 1932-3 with a donation from Legatee Walter Berry. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the information passed to the new President in the 1990s.

White A4 paper x 1 page with black type about the President's Fund in 1992.

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The President in 1992 was Geoff Swan. He mentions the changeover to Post WW2 legatees. Also the Support Group which had been started in 1991 was doing well with some adjustments. The Future of Legacy had been main topic of the conference. Plus the change over dinner had been in the Olympic Room at the MCG and it was felt future changeover dinners should be of similar importance. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.

White A4 paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1992.

Signed in blue pen 'Geoff Swan'.

presidents, geoff swan

The President in 1992 was Geoff Swan. This document includes tips about the change over and is dated February 1992. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.

White A4 paper x 2 pages with black type of information shared between presidents dated 1992.

presidents, geoff swan, ron isherwood

The President in 1991 was John Sullivan. The document is dated 14 June 1990 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1991.

presidents, john sullivan

The President in 1990 was Tony Norris. This document provided lots of observations, including the protocol of greeting the governor. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1990s.

White foolscap paper x 8 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1990.

presidents, tony norris

The President in 1989 was Chas Wilks. The document is dated 14 June 1990 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1989.

Signed in blue pen 'Chas Wilks 14 June 1990'.

presidents, chas wilks

The President in 1988 was Alf Argent. His comments were very brief but included praise for the staff at Legacy House and for fellow legatees. "The Legacy movement is comradeship and assistance." The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1988.

Signed in black pen 'A Argent'.

presidents, alf argent

The President in 1987 was Bruce Wilson. He included observations based on his year as President. He felt record keeping was an cost burden. The document is dated 29 February 1988 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1987.

Signed in blue pen 'Bruce Wilson 29/2/88'.

presidents, bruce wilson

The President in 1986 was Dick Wheeler. He included observations based on his year as President. The document is dated 25 April 1987 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1986.

Signed in black pen 'RN Wheeler 25.4.1987'.

presidents, dick wheeler

A document dated February 1985 was written by Legatee Kemsley about the President's Fund that was established in 1933 with funds donated from the estate of Walter Berry in the name of his Company. The Henry Berry Fund was to be used by the President to assist a legatee in financial difficulties. Legatee Kemsley was almost 90 and was passing on his knowledge of the history of the fund and its uses. He had served with Walter Berry in France when he was a personal assistant to General Monash. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the inception of the President's Fund.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type about President's Fund in 1985.

Signed in blue pen on second page, 'AN Kemsley'.

presidents fund, kem kemsley, walter berry

The President in 1985 was Colin Bannister. It mentions Tuesday legatee meetings with guest speakers and also Thursday Comradeship. The document is dated 10 March 1985 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1985.

Signed in black pen 'TC Bannister'.

presidents, colin bannister

The President in 1984 was John Dean. The document is dated 10 March 1985 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1984.

Signed in black pen 'John Crieghton Dean'.

presidents, john dean

The President in 1982 was Ted Larkin. Concerns mention include legatee funerals and rising costs of administration. Also the president fund with a secret committee of past presidents that could help legatees with financial problems The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1982.

Signed in blue pen 'EJ Larkin'.

presidents, ted larkin

The President in 1981 was Ken Green. He comments on keeping overheads under control. Document is dated 12/10/1981 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February and this was written sometime after he was replaced as president. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1980s.

White foolscap paper x 3 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1981.

Signed in blue pen 'Ken Green'.

presidents, ken green

The President in 1980 was Karl Robertson. A major issue for his year in office was the question of the extension of eligibility for membership to categories of ex-servicemen who had not served overseas or in the other areas presently defined in the Code. Document is dated 12/10/1981 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February and this was written sometime after he was replaced as president. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1980.

presidents, karl robertson

The President in 1979 was WR Mehan. He comments on the reputation of Melbourne Legacy in the community and its continuity. Document is dated 28/3/1980 as the presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the ideas of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1979.

presidents, bill mehan

The President in 1978 was David Carter. He acknowledged the folder already contained substantial information from past presidents so made comments on funerals, training and guests at dinners. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1978.

presidents, david carter

The President in 1977 was Bruce Hall. He mentions the advancing age of the average legatee and the increasing need to care for widows without children as the children have left home. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1977.

presidents, bruce hall

The President in 1976 was Eric Baker. He mentioned a restructure of Junior Legacy and encouraged new presidents to participate in Junior Legatee functions. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1976.

presidents, eric baker

The President in 1975 was George Blackwood. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know and commended past comments in the folder by previous presidents. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1975.

presidents, george blackwood

The President in 1974 was Bill Braidie. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know and commended past comments in the folder by previous presidents. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type of the President's comments in 1974.

presidents, bill braidie

The President in 1973 was Geoff Handbury. 1973 was the 50th jubilee year for Legacy. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1973.

presidents, geoff handbury

The President in 1972 was Ron Foskett. He gave comments he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1972.

presidents, ron foskett

The President in 1971 was AG (Robbie) Robertson. He gave an outline of factors he felt were relevant for the incoming President to know. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of the President's comments in 1971.

presidents, robbie robertson

A detailed diary of the commitments of the President in 1971. He lists the events in date order showing the high number of events attended. The President in 1971 was AG (Robbie) Robertson. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 7 pages with black type about the President's commitments in 1971.

presidents, robbie robertson

Comments by the President in 1970 about things he encountered in the role. The President in 1970 was Don Simonson. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.

White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type about the President's comments in 1970.

presidents, don simonson

The President in 1969 was H M (Myd) Lewis, he wrote briefly as he felt past presidents had covered things well. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.

A record of the duties of the President in the 1960s.

White foolscap paper x 1 page with black type about the President's commitments in 1969.

presidents, myd lewis