Historical information

A document summarising the work of Legacy in 2006. It mentions how it was begun by a group of WW1 veterans. At the time there were 126,000 widows and 1,900 children and adults with a disability being helped by Legacy around Australia. There were approximately 6,700 Legatees in 49 Legacy Clubs. In Victoria there were 1,700 Legatees providing support to about 24,000 widows and 300 disabled dependents. There were 13 clubs in Victoria as well as 12 Groups, plus Branches. Some of the activities Legacy was involved with include a National Junior Public Speaking Award, Badge appeal, ALbert Park Lake Defence Attack, a golf classic event and the Torch society
Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).

Significance

A summary of the work of Legacy in 2006.

Physical description

Print out x 2 pages about Legacy, its history and challenges.