Historical information

The Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy was formed in 1984 with a amalgamation of the Heidelberg Branch and Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea Branch. This document outlines the history of both branches.
Heidelberg Branch was established 16th October, 1957. The Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea was established 3rd May, 1958.
The history was compiled in 1988 by Legatee John N Roscholler and updated by Legatee Ian Harrison and Legatee Derithe Harrison in an addendum.
It covers the formation of Widows Clubs. Preston/Reservoir was July 1985. Northcote began in May 1986, Heidelberg was November 1983. The Heidelberg Boys Club was established in 1958 and lasted until December 1979.
Also information about the Legacy Support Group and Legacy Leadership Groups.

Significance

The work of Legacy is worthy of recording and this covers the Northern Branch history.

Physical description

A4 document x 14 pages on the history of Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy dated September 2023.