Legacy: The First Fifty Years
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: prelims clipped
Born from the sacrifice of those who fell in war, Legacy stands as one of Australia's most enduring charitable institutions — and Legacy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the remarkable story of its founding, growth, and unwavering mission to support the families left behind. Mark Lyons charts the organisation's journey from its earliest days in the 1920s, tracing how a small group of returned servicemen transformed their grief and comradeship into a national movement dedicated to the welfare of widows and children of those who served. With meticulous research and a respectful tone, the narrative illuminates the personalities, struggles, and triumphs that shaped Legacy's first five decades, presenting a vivid portrait of volunteerism, community, and the long shadow cast by two World Wars. Beyond institutional history, this work stands as a testament to the human cost of conflict and the quiet heroism of those who dedicate themselves to healing its wounds. Lyons writes with authority and sensitivity, grounding grand historical forces in the lived experiences of the legatees and the families they served, revealing how an organisation built on duty and mateship became a cornerstone of Australian civic life. For anyone who wishes to understand the deep ties between military service, community spirit, and national identity in Australia, this meticulously documented account presents a compelling and moving answer — and raises the question of what the next fifty years might hold.
Author: Mark Lyons
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: prelims clipped
Born from the sacrifice of those who fell in war, Legacy stands as one of Australia's most enduring charitable institutions — and Legacy: The First Fifty Years chronicles the remarkable story of its founding, growth, and unwavering mission to support the families left behind. Mark Lyons charts the organisation's journey from its earliest days in the 1920s, tracing how a small group of returned servicemen transformed their grief and comradeship into a national movement dedicated to the welfare of widows and children of those who served. With meticulous research and a respectful tone, the narrative illuminates the personalities, struggles, and triumphs that shaped Legacy's first five decades, presenting a vivid portrait of volunteerism, community, and the long shadow cast by two World Wars. Beyond institutional history, this work stands as a testament to the human cost of conflict and the quiet heroism of those who dedicate themselves to healing its wounds. Lyons writes with authority and sensitivity, grounding grand historical forces in the lived experiences of the legatees and the families they served, revealing how an organisation built on duty and mateship became a cornerstone of Australian civic life. For anyone who wishes to understand the deep ties between military service, community spirit, and national identity in Australia, this meticulously documented account presents a compelling and moving answer — and raises the question of what the next fifty years might hold.