Document, Biography of the Late Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 1956

Historical information

Minutes of a meeting in 1956 to discuss the writing and publication of a book about the life of Legatee Stan Savige. There were prominent men present as well as Legatees. It was chaired by Colonel Alan Spowers. Also in attendance was the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Frank Selleck. The suggested author was John Hetherington, who was prepared to undertake the task for a fee of 1000 pounds.

Significance

An indication of the high regard Stan Savige was held that a book was to be written about him.

Physical description

White foolscap paper of minutes of a meeting to discuss writing a biography about Stan Saviage.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in black texta 'Frank Meldrum, E Brierley, R Irving.

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