Photographs taken in the 130 Australian General Hospital, which arrived in Japan on 10 March 1946. It was established on the island of Eta Jima where Alva Bennetts served. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.1. Black and white photograph featuring two nurses in uniform and a soldier in uniform. A patient in dressing gown is standing on left of photograph. Hospital beds in foreground and a decorated Christmas tree is in the background. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a group of five people standing in a hospital ward. Hospital beds visible. Photo has a white border.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, 130 australian general hospital

Standing on gravel platform are Jan, Alva, Dave and Ian Colquhoun and pup '?ussie'.Black and white photograph of four people and one pup at the Colquhoun railway siding. The railway shed is entirely clad in corrugated iron, comprising as open fronted shelter with a smaller room attached, partly enclosed. Sign COLQUHOUN on front. East Gippsland Victoriatransport, historic site

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Bennetts" service1. Black and white photograph of a lady in uniform standing in front of a two storey brick building. 2. Accompanying newspaper article in black text. Includes the same photo as in 1. Newspaper clipping pasted on to stiff brown paper.1. Handwritten on back of photograph in black ink: 'Taken outside BCOF HQ 14.7.47, Lt Col Beischer's office by the way is two windows down from the left hand side of the door way!bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, photograph, newspaper article

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Soft brown coloured cardboard cover. Black print on front and back with Australian Coat of Arms. Black text inside on 40 pages with cut edges. Owner details on front cover and on pages 4 & 5. Black and white photograph of owner on page 5. Handwritten details in black and red ink on various pages. Metal staples on spine. Handwritten in black ink on front cover: 'VFX128835, PTE BENNETTS A M"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, record of service book

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Hardback book with green buckram covering. Title on front in black type. Black coloured crest underneath title showing letters I.N.T.S. Damaged spine. 620 cream coloured pages with cut edges. Inscriptions on end papers front and back. Handwritten on top of closed book pages; 'A. BENNETTS'. Handwritten in black ink on front end paper: VFX128835, 7/12/45, Pte A.M. Bennetts, Inter Services Medical Wing, A.M.F. Discharge Depot, Redbank, Queensland'. Handwritten in pencil on back end paper: 'Adriadna, 10 Clyde St. St Kilda Beach, Stuckenschmidt, Junck, 19118791.' Handwritten in black ink on title page: 'VFX128835, Pte A. Bennetts. 128 AGM.' bennetts collection, alva bennetts, dictionary

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. to 3. Blackened Rising Sun collar badge with Kings Crown. two loops on back of each. Fastening pins attached.Stamped on badges: "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces".bennetts collection, alva bennetts, rising sun badge

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Rank insignia consisting of two cream and light khaki chevrons on a khaki background.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, rank insignia corporal

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.1. Black and white photograph of four men in uniform seated in front of a building. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of two men in uniform standing in front of a building. Building has signs on it suggesting it is a bar. Photo has a white border.1. handwritten on back in blue ink. 'Male Staff - Inter Services Med Wing Redbank'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Black and white photograph of four men in partial uniform holding a snake. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a group of soldiers in uniform. Soldier at back is playing an accordion. Photograph has a white border.1. Handwritten in blue ink along bottom border" "ALEX, JACK, MAURIE, ARTHUR CONWAY". handwritten in blue and black ink on back: 'Python caught behind our tent. received 27/9/43." 2. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'This one was spoilt. Taken on the trip from Palestine to Egypt, prior to embarking for home. handwritten in blue ink as an address: 'For VX40693 L/Cpl Len Payne, Hdqrs Company, 24th Batt, 9th Division A.I.F.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, ww2, palestine, army, photograph

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts"Black and white photograph of a large propellor powered aeroplane. Aircraft ground crew visible on tarmac. Four jeeps visible in background. Photograph has a white border which has been trimmed with pinking shears.handwritten on back in black ink: American "Flying Fortress".bennetts collection, alva bennetts, flying fortress, boeing b17.

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Rectangular adhesive transfer on paper. Transfer features a King's Crown above a red and black coloured ribbon with white lettering. Letters B.C.O.F. ASSOCIATION in white type. All on a blue background. 2. Rectangular cream coloured paper sheet with text in black type.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, souvenir

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Colour photograph of multi-story Japanese style building. Group of dancers in traditional costume on forecourt. 2. Colour photograph of Japanese Wrestlers in ring. Crowd of spectators in background. 3. Colour photograph of two Japanese ladies kneeling in front of an altar. 4. Colour photograph of a group of Japanese ladies seated around a table eating lunch. 5. Colour photograph of a Japanese bride in traditional costume at her wedding ceremony. Two other ladies featured. 6. Colour photograph of a Japanese housewife in traditional costume. Lady sitting in front of a tub,bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, japan

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Colour postcard featuring a span of a wooden bridge. Stone pillar supporting span. Caption in Japanese. 2. Colour postcard featuring a view of four spans of a wooden bridge. River visible. Caption in Japanese. 3. Colour postcard featuring three spans of a wooden bridge. River in flood. Caption in Japanese.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, postcards, japan

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Medal ribbon bar with brass fastener on back. Ribbon has vertical red, blue and white stripes representing the WW2 British War Service Medal.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, medal ribbon, british war service medal.

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. to 8. Eight large round Army buttons featuring an outline of Australia below a Kings Crown. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES in raised lettering around edge. loop on back with clip for fastening. Buttons have been blackened. 9. to 19. Eleven small round Army buttons featuring an outline of Australia below a Kings Crown. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES in raised lettering around edge. loop on back with clip for fastening. Buttons have been blackened.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, uniform, buttons, army

Part of the Bennetts Collection See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" 1. & 2. "Australia" badge on cloth loop for wearing on an epaulette. Badge has cream coloured lettering on a khaki background. Cloth loop is khaki in colour.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, cloth badges

Part of the Bennetts Collection See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. & 2. Khaki coloured cloth shoulder badge with "AUSTRALIA" embroidered on in cream coloured thread.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, cloth shoulder badge

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Embroidered red cross badge with white and khaki edging. 2. Embroidered red cross badge with white edging.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, red cross, medical corps

Part of the Bennettrs Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Black and white photographic postcard of an Australian soldier in uniform. Soldiers unit colour patch and white lanyard are visible in the photograph. Postcard configuration in black visible on the back of photograph. Hand written details in blue ink on back. White border around photograph. Studio logo in black on bottom RH corner of photograph.Handwritten on back of photograph in blue ink: 'Beyrouth, Syria, Feb 24th 1942'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, postcard, ww2, syria

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". Buildings in 1. & 2. relate to BCOF.1. faded black and white photograph of a three storey building a fence. Jeep is visible passing through a gate in fence. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a three storey building. trees and open parkland in foreground. Photo has a white border. 3. Black and white photograph of a single storey weatherboard bungalow, Portico with three posts in front of the bungalow. White border on photo.3. Green stamp of photograph's printer on back.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. Personnel named in 5. also appear in 4. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Five black and white and sepia photographs. 1. Black and white photograph of a woman in uniform, standing in an open field. Photograph has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of two women in uniform in front of a building. Photo has a white border. 3. Sepia toned photograph of three women. Woman in middle is in uniform. Photo has a white border. 4. Sepia toned photo of a group of men and women standing in the doorway of a weatherboard building. Two women in uniform and two men in uniform. Photo has a white border. 5. Sepia toned photograph of four men stranding and kneeling in front of a weatherboard building labelled "Canteen". Half of lady in uniform in No. 4 is visible on RHS of photo.1. Handwritten on back in blue ink: 'JAPAN'. 2 & 4. Stamped on back of each: 'KODAK PRINT' (in a circle. 5. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Standing from left: - Jim, Harold, Behenna (S.A.), "Scotty" and front Laurie!bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, aamws, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge.Metal badge with blue enamel background. Kings Crown above a banner with gold lettering. Banner has red enamel background. Pin on back for fastening. Maker's stamp on back.lettering on badge: 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES ASSOCIATION"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, bcof

Colour patch worn by RAAMC personal whilst serving with BCOF post WW2. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat 9726 P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.Rectangular brown felt patch sewn onto a grey felt background.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, colour patch, raamc

2. The Ernie Pyle Theatre was named after the American War correspondent who was killed in action during WW2. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts"., 1. Colour photograph of a Japanese style building facing a lake, second building in the background. White border around photograph. 2. Colour photograph of a street scene. Pedestrians on road fronting a multi story building. White border around photograph. 3. Colour photograph of a Japanese style building within a garden which features a lake. White border around photograph. 4. Colour photograph of a rural scene. Deer grazing in an open field. Large tree on LHS. White border around photograph.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: "The Imperial Palace". 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: Information explaining the naming of the building (Ernie Pyle Theatre).bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, japan, ww2, ernie pyle.

Black and White photograph, of Bendigo12 with destination of Golden Square, leaving Charing Cross in High St, during the mid to late 1950's. Tram has roof adverts for Jeffreys Bread, Alva Jams and a Cohn's Drink ad on the front drivers panel. In the background are the City Club Hotel and Start Building Society buildings. Printed on Fujichrome paper. Two copies held."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of in ink 'HTT1 = MM107 = BED 19, Renumbered 12"trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, high st, tram 12

Form relates to the purchase of rationed motor spirit (petrol) during and after WW2 under the National Security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts"1. to 12. Blank proforma with text in black type. Form is on cream coloured paper.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, ration tickets.

The US 1st Marine Division Patch was created in 1943 to recognise the sacrifices and Victory of the Marines who fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. & 2. Diamond shaped shoulder sleeve badge. Features a red numeral 1 with 'GUADALCANAL' embroidered in white. Five white stars surround numeral. All on a blue background.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, guadalcanal, us marines

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Marie Bennetts" service. Women in photograph belong to Inter Services Medical Wing Demobilisation Centre, BCOF. Dinner was held to celebrate the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Phillip on 30th Nov 1947.1. Black and white photograph of women in uniform seated at tables arranged in a horseshoe formation. Tables et for a dinner. Streamers across the ceiling. British and Australian flags on wall either side of a photo of the King. 2. & 3. Photographs of the same dinner as 1. but from different angles.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, bcof

The General Service Badge was issued to those who served full-time for a period of 28 days or more continuously or in aggregate, and we discharged without becoming eligible for the Returned from Active Service Badge during World War Two. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Bronze coloured badge featuring an Anchor, Rising Sun and Wings topped by a King's Crown. Words "Service' and 'Australia' embossed on badge. Pin and catch attached to back. Badge number stamped on back.Stamped on back of badge: '290107'. Stamped on back: ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT, SYDNEY'. general service badge, bennetts collection, alva bennetts