Photograph, Junior Legatee Girls Class, 1970s

Historical information

Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. Girls classes were held at Legacy House on Tuesday and Friday nights. It gave the opportunity for Junior Legatees to meet and be involved with activities they may have missed out on due to the death of their fathers. Activities included dance classes, gymnastics and elocution lessons.
Estimated date of 1970s.

Significance

A record of the type of activities Legacy provided for the Junior Legatees.

Physical description

Black and white photo printed on cardboard of girls in Legacy tunics.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped in purple ink 'The Property of Melbourne Legacy'.

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