Two pages from an edition of the Bulletin on 5 March 2015. It shows the 1932 Legacy Anzac Commemoration for Students at the temporary Cenotaph in Spring Street. The article by David Cull has some of the history of the service.

A record of some of the history of the Legacy student commemoration.

Two printed black and white pages of the Bulletin from 2015 with old picture of student commemoration service.

anzac commemoration for students, cenotaph

A foundation day speech in 2022 by Past President, Legatee Ian Harrison. In a very well research piece he focussed on the legacy of Sir Stanley Savige as Legacy were approaching the 100th Anniversary .

A speech given at a Legacy function to commemorate the day on which Legacy was founded that has information about the early years of Legacy.

White A4 paper x 7 pages with black print of 2022 speech by Ian Harrison.

foundation day, ian harrison

A foundation day speech in 2002 by Past President, Legatee George Woodward. Instead of looking at the history of Legacy from a timeline perspective he chose to look at old Bulletin articles and comment on aspects of what he read. He mentions they provided a sense of belonging, of fun, sadness, enthusiasm, and activity. It gave him a different view of the founding legatees, other than as ageing old men, they were young men full of energy and enthusiasm. There were notices of marriages and children, leave taken for honeymoons etc. 'I received a terrific sense of family in reading through these early Bulletins'.

A speech given at a Legacy function to commemorate the day on which Legacy was founded that has information about the early years of Legacy.

White A4 paper x 5 pages with black print of 2002 speech by George Woodward

foundation day, george woodward

A Vale notice that was published in the Bulletin in 1986 on the death of Legatee Bill Scott. He joined Legacy in 1938 and was very active in with the children's classes and the Anzac commemoration for students. It says: "It is clear that Bill Scott’s contribution as a Legatee has been of the very highest order and an inspiration to all with whom he served because of his knowledge and enthusiasm.” In World War One he had served with the 4th Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli and in France and Belgium. he was wounded four times and finished with the rank of Sergeant. In the Second World War he served as the Directorate of Hirings at Army Headquarters. There is a photo of Bill in the archive in Light Horse uniform riding a horse at an Anzac Day march, which he did for many years.

A record of the life and service of Legatee Bill Scott.

White A4 paper x 2 pages of a photocopy from the Bulletin of the Vale notice about Legatee Bill Scott.

vale, bill scott

An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.

Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea. Significant in that this publication has been printed three times.

PDF of a printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type and pdf of the contents.

Front cover. LEGACY / ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT An extract from There Goes A Man by W.B. Russell. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B.,D.S.O., M.C.E.D. First published by Longmans, 1959 Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983 Reprinted for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary, 1998

savige book, stan savige

Colour photo of Valerie Rae (in green coat) and another lady at a Legacy function, possibly a theatre. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.

A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.

Colour photo print of Valerie Rae and another lady at a widows function in 2006.

Printed on the front is 'Melton 29/4/2006'.

widows, widows clubs

Proof sheet of photos taken at Legacy House. Images 1 to 3 are two widows sitting on a sofa talking to a legatee. Images 4 to 8 is a widow sitting across from a Legatee at a desk taken to show how Legacy provides advice to widows. Image 9 and 12 are of a Legatee handing over a key to the widows' club president on the opening of the new Widows Club rooms. Images 10 and 11 are groups of widows enjoying the new club rooms. Legacy House was remodelled in 1980. One of the ladies is possibly Valerie Rae. The other ladies are not known. Date is not known but possibly in the 1980s. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.

A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.

Black and white photo proof sheet x 12 photos of widows at Legacy House.

Handwritten in black texta image numbers 1 to 12 and '2208'

widows, widows clubs

A group of ladies with cups of tea at Legacy House. The lady second from corner is Valerie Rae. The other ladies are not known. Date is not known but possibly in the 1980s. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.

A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.

Black and white photo of a group of widows at Legacy House with cups of tea and food.

Handwritten on back in blue pen 'Legacy House'.

widows, widows clubs

A group of ladies at art and craft classes at Legacy House. The lady in the top left corner is Valerie Rae. The other ladies are not known. Date is not known but possibly in the 1980s. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.

A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.

Black and white photo of a group of widows at Legacy House with flowers.

Handwritten on back in blue pen 'Melbourne Art and Craft', also typed in black on a small label 'Widows at Art and Craft Class'.

widows, widows clubs, craft

A note for the President's folder about recruiting a secret committee of advisers to help with proposed new members. The second page is a draft of a letter thanking the candidate for agreeing to be on the committee. The third page talks about the committee and is crossed out in blue pen and a note saying 'No longer operative'. 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 a defunct committee once used by the President of Legacy.

White A4 paper x 3 pages with black type about a Secret Committee appointed by the President, written in 1966.

Handwritten note on bottom of page 1 'see notes 1972. This was not accepted in 1972 when the President made enquiry of people in Legacy whom the secret committee could not approach. He also took advice from the 'College of Cardinals' and approved ...'

secret committee, membership

A suggested speech to be used when a President of Melbourne Legacy attends the inauguration of a widows' club. It includes the installation of the Widows' Club first president. It was written in 1984 and used at the opening of at least three widows' clubs, in Sale, Beaumaris and Camberwell. 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 part of a ceremony used to start a new Widows' Club.

Yellow A4 paper x 1 page with black type of a speech to open a Widows' Club used in 1984.

Handwritten note on bottom 'Ceremony proposed by L/Trebilcock. Used by JCD. First used at Sale, March 84; then Beaumaris 25/6/84; Camberwell 28/10/84.'

widows, widows clubs

A letter about the Shrine that was sent by Legatee Donovan Joynt to the President. The date is unknown. He outlines concern that buildings that are proposed along St Kilda road will block the view of the Shrine from different perspectives. The original plans of the Shrine being at the Domain site emphasised that it would be visible on many axis, including from a ship passing through the heads of Port Phillip Bay. He accuses Legacy of being lax in fighting for the original plans being upheld and fighting inappropriate development. 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 a concern by a Legatee about the sanctity of the Shrine being encroached upon by inappropriate buildings nearby.

White A4 paper x 2 pages with black type of an undated letter from Legatee Donovan to the President.

Signed in pencil 'Donovan Joynt'.

shrine of remembrance, donovan joynt

A collection of documents about the Presidents Fund that was collated in 1985. First page is a summary by Legatee Isherwood dated 14/12/1966. Also included a document dated February 1985 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 Howard and Georgina 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. Also a poor quality copy of the original letter dated 24th February 1933 by Legatee Kemsley to the Trustees. There are two pages of a bank statement in 1984 showing the balance as being approximately $1,000. 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 and workings of the President's Fund.

White A4 paper x 5 pages with black type about President's Fund in 1985 and two pages of bank statements.

Signed in blue pen on fifth page, 'AN Kemsley, February 1985'.

presidents fund, kem kemsley, walter berry

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.

activities, answer, widows

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.

presidents, presidents fund

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