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Melbourne Legacy has a wide range of events throughout the year. A number of those events aim to raise funds for Legacy's work and to raise awareness of our services. Recent events include:-
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Defence Lake Attack
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Legacy Sunday
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Army In Concert
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Legacy North Balwyn Widows' Club Celebrates 20 Years
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Back to Caulfield
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79th Legacy ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students
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Legacy Founder Honoured at 'Legacy Place' Morwell
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Annual President's Luncheon and Installation of 2010 President
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Somers Camp
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Events: Archives 2009
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| for 2010 Defence Lake Attack Fun Run on Sunday, August 29.
| Legacy is delighted that the Defence Force has once again nominated Melbourne Legacy as one of four recipients who will share the proceeds of the Defence Charity Events. In 2009 a life-changing $212,000 was raised for the four Melbourne charities. Help us go even further in 2010 by encouraging family and friends to enter the Defence Lake Attack.
Set up a sponsor page or sponsor a friend online at onlinegiving.com.au
| People of all ages and athletic ability are invited to participate in a 5 km run/walk or a 10km run around Albert Park Lake . Defence Lake Attack is an all-ages family event with entertainment, food stalls, the Toll HRT V8 Racing Car, the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes and a special children’s village including face-painting, petting zoo and a jumping castle.
Defence Lake Attack promotes the role of Defence in the community and is in partnership with the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, who manages the granting process to the charities.
| Click here for more information and to register online or call race event managers Start to Finish on 9645 1333.
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| Sunday - 29 August 2010
| Legacy widows are invited to attend our annual pilgrimage to the Shrine of Remembrance. This event is a
highlight of the widows' calendar and combines the remembrance of deceased loved ones and the
commencement of Legacy Week, our annual fundraising event.
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| | Shrine Pilgrimage - Shrine of Remembrance
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Zinc Federation Square
River Terrace along the Yarra towards Birrarung Marr Park
(Please note: No separate church service)
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Legacy Presents Army In Concert 2010
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| Masters and Keepers of Tradition, Exponents of Precision, Entertainers of unparalleled versatility, Australian Army Bands are now among the most sought after performing arts group in this country.
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| For approximately 90 minutes you will experience high quality entertainment from up to 50 musicians, vocalists, and ceremonial teams, not to mention dynamic solo performances by the army Band’s own soloists. A special highlight will be a 20 minute performance from our featured guest artist – Donald Cant – one of Australia’s leading Music Theatre and Concert Performers – Australian Phantom of the Opera.
| Mark the dates in your diary and please bring the event to the notice of your family and friends.
| Proceeds from the 2010 Army in Concert will benefit Legacy and we hope to see a full house at the 2010 Army in Concert performances at the Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds on Thursday, 28 October at 2pm and
Frankston Arts Centre on Wednesday, 10 November at 2pm.
| Ticket Prices: Adults $50 / Concession $30
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Legacy North Balwyn Widows' Club Celebrates 20 Years
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The Legacy North Balwyn Widows’ Club was formed in 1990 by a group of local war widows.
A special luncheon was held at The Boulevard, Kew to celebrate the 20th anniversary of North Balwyn Widows’
Club on Friday 7 May 2010. Former President of North Balwyn Widows Club, Janet Mehan said, “It is a very special occasion for the 50 widows who have attended today and we are most grateful to the City of Boroondara and
Rotary of Balwyn for sponsoring our 20th anniversary celebrations.”
Councillor Jack Megman, Mayor of City of Boroondara said that the City of Boroondara is very happy to support the local Legacy Widows Club. He went on to say that he knows first hand, the wonderful support that Legacy offers
to the families of deceased veterans, as his wife’s grandmother is a Legacy Widow. “Legacy is a comfort, a support and a friend to her” he said.
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| Ken McQualter, Rotary Club of Balwyn (RCOB) offered a toast to the widows saying, “The badge of Legacy shows a torch that symbolises the undying flame of service and sacrifice. May its light continue to shine with undiminished brightness through the years of Legacy service that lie ahead”. He continued by saying that Rotary’s contribution towards the lunch was generated by the Camberwell Sunday Market which the RCOB has operated since 1976 and Legacy is a very deserving organisation to receive these funds.
The North Balwyn Widows’ Club is a very active group of ladies who meet at the North Balwyn RSL on the fourth Monday of each month at 10.30am. Through regular meetings and outings they provide each other with mutual support and friendship. If a widow is unwell, someone from the Widows’ Club will phone or visit to ensure that they have the support that they need. Legatees Carol Hughes and aroline Dobson help manage the North Balwyn Widows’ Club.
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| |  | | Former President of North Balwyn Widows Club, Janet Mehan (pictured in centre) thanks Legatees Rob Allison for the many years of dedication that he has offered to the Widows Club as a ‘Duty Legatee.’
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| | Councillor Jack Wegman, Mayor of Boroondara, Legatee Greg Rosman and Ken McQualter, Rotary of Balwyn offer a toast to the widows at the special celebration of the 20th anniversary of North Balwyn Widows’ Club.
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| "Celebrate and Reflect on the 65th Anniversary of the end of WW2 at Caulfield Racecourse."
| Saturday, 14th August 2010
| Saturday, 14th August 2010, JJ Liston Stakes Day at Caulfield Racecourse, coincides with the Melbourne Racing Club’s annual ‘Back to Caulfield’ commemorations.
The ‘Back to Caulfield’ initiative celebrates its 16th year in 2010 after being introduced in 1995 as part of the ‘Australia Remembers’ commemorations. It’s main purpose is to recognise Caulfield Racecourse’s significant
role as a millitary recruitment centre during World War 2.
Each year, the ‘Back to Caulfield’ commemorations focus upon a particular aspect of Australia’s Defence Forces. This year, the Melbourne Racing Club will commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 with the Legacy Lone Pine Ceremony at 11am, morning tea, Military Displays and a Defence Force Band. Admission is free for War Veterans, Members of Legacy, RSL, War Widows, Nurses and Nursing Associations, the Defence Forces
and Corps of Commissionaires in uniform, Shrine of Remembrance staff, Trustees, volunteers and guards and children under the age of 14 accompanied by an adult.
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| The Melbourne Racing Club is very proud to maintain the ‘Back to Caulfield’ tradition through this feature race
day as a tangible acknowledgement of the courageous deeds and contributions made for our nation by the men
and women of Australia’s Defence Forces, past and present. Everyone is encouraged to come along on this day to pay tribute to this important anniversary.
For more information, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club on (03) 9257 7200 or visit www.caulfieldracing.com.au/backtocaulfield
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| "World War 2 Memorabilia Search"
| The Melbourne Racing Club is reaching out in search of any photos and/or memorabilia from World War 2 in celebration of Back to Caulfield commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 on JJ Liston Stakes Day, Saturday 14th August 2010. Memorabilia will be used to create a sentimental and reflective display on this special day. The utmost care will be taken with all personal and cherished items which will be returned after the race day. If you or anyone you know would be able to assist in creating an interesting memorable moment for this event, please contact the Melbourne Racing Club on (03) 9257 7200 or visit www.caulfieldracing.com.au/backtocaulfield
| Memorabilia can be submitted up until the end of July, 2010.
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79th Legacy ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students
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| Thursday, 22 April 2010
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Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
| Some 3,200 students from schools around Victoria participated in the 79th Legacy ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students which was held on Thursday 22 April 2010 at The Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne.
Students were greatly impressed by the historical aircraft flypast provided by RAAF Museum in Point Cook. The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC stopped to chat to children as he walked up the aisle before inspecting the Guard of Honour. The mood was set at the start of the ceremony with the song ‘I am Australian’.
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| To see students on the steps of The Shrine displaying their school banners and to watch the procession of hundreds of students laying beautiful wreaths around the eternal flame is a moving experience. The visual impact of the Light Field Ambulance Wagon with horses steered by people wearing WW1 uniforms and the passing of the Legacy Torch by cadets in WW2 uniforms was all part of the theatrical performance provided by Legacy.
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| Melbourne Legacy President, Chris Spence said “Legacy places great importance on keeping the ANZAC Spirit
alive with the youth of today. ANZAC Day is a time for young Australians to remember those soldiers who gave their lives in war service. They were young people with their lives tragically cut short. Many of them left behind young families. The Legacy organisation was established 87 years ago specifically to help those families.”
Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC said “Legacy’s ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for
Students is a special remembrance service designed for children. It is a chance for students to say thank you to those who gave their lives in armed conflicts so that we can enjoy the freedom of Australia today”.
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| The music was provided by the band, cadets and choir from Melbourne High and by the choir from The MacRobertson Girls High. Both schools have both been involved with the ceremony for around 60 years. Scotch College provided a Piper and Bugler this year which also added to the enjoyment of the large crowd who attended.
Melbourne Legacy congratulates members of the National Servicemen’s Association on their appearance and the manner in which they assisted Legatees and students. We gratefully acknowledge the Victorian Veterans Council for the funding grant provided towards the cost of staging the event. It was pleasing to have it featured on the evening news on Channel 10 and ABC and Prime TV.
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| Unveiling of a Plaque at 'Legacy Place', Commercial Road, Morwell - Friday, 15 April 2010
| Legacy founder Stan Savige is honoured in his Morwell birthplace and now has a special place in the history of the town. His recognition was completed with the recent unveiling of a plaque at ‘Legacy Place’ Commercial Road, Morwell.
Latrobe City Councillor Sandy Kam, Advance Morwell member Max Williamson and Melbourne Legacy Past President, Legatee Bill Rogers officially unveiled a bronze plaque depicting both the work of Legacy and the achievements of Sir Stanley Savige on Friday 15 April 2010.
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| Councillor Kam said, ‘Latrobe City community can claim Sir Stanley as “one of their own”. Sir Stanley Savige is a special individual worthy of community recognition by his significant and long lasting contribution; firstly as a decorated military person but more importantly, as a humanitarian and founder of Legacy - a wonderful organisation dedicated to caring for the families of deceased veterans.’
Advance Morwell played a leading role in the memorial project, supported by members of the planning group and Latrobe City Council, who was the major sponsor of the project. The plaque and naming of LEGACY PLACE completes the final stage of the Savige memorial project that commenced with the erection of a bronze bust of Sir Stanley Savige in 2006.
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| The total cost of the bronze bust of Stanley Savige and the bronze plaque exceeded $35,000 which was raised by a very dedicated Advance Morwell Committee.
Legatee Bill Rogers said ‘I am sure the late Stanley Savige would be delighted that today over 6,000 volunteer members of Legacy (known as Legatees) are advocating for the families of deceased veterans.’
Stan Savige enlisted in the First Australian Imperial Forces in 1915 and landed in Gallipoli that year. He was commissioned at Lone Pine and commanded one of his battalion’s rearguard parties during the evacuation. In 1916 he was posted to France where he was awarded the Military Cross. He was sent to the Middle East in 1918 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order later that year. He married in 1919 and, in 1923 founded Legacy in Melbourne. He died, at the age of 63 years, in Melbourne, on 15 May 1954.
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Annual President's Luncheon and Installation of 2010 President
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| Installation of 2010 Melbourne Legacy President
Legatee Christopher Spence
| On Sunday, 21 March 2010, Melbourne Legacy held it's Annual President's Luncheon at the Melbourne Town Hall
at which Legatee Christopher Spence was installed as President for 2010.
The luncheon was attended by State and Federal Government and Defence Force representatives, Corporate Sponsors, Ex-Service Organisations, interstate and Victorian Legacy Presidents and Melbourne Legacy Legatees.
The Hon. Alan Griffin MP, Minister for Veterans' Affairs, addressed the audience with an update on work completed and proposed at "Fromelles" leading up to a special dedication service on 19 July 2010 at the new Fromelle War Cemetery.
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| JANUARY: Somers Camp
| This year a group of 43 Junior Legatees and 38 Leaders attended the Somers Camp on the Mornington Peninsula. The camp was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone with many activities organised to make the camp an unforgettable experience for all those involved. The traditional ‘Colour Group Nights’ and ‘Formal Night’, as well as the 'Round Robin Day' which included on-site archery, rock climbing, mini golf, giant chess, cricket and craft were favourites along with the annual visit to the Coolart Jazz Festival, the Mornington races and the Moonlit Sanctuary walk.
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| Other activities this year included strawberry picking, a trip to Ashcombe Maze, a ferry ride and movie day.
| Click here to view slide show of the 2010 Somers Camp.
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