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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Leaving Debbie Place, North Ringwood, now ready for metalling on 3 November 1978
E551 N12 Part of a 51-photo record of the development of the "Kubis" Estate, Ringwood North, including road works to Debbie Place, Kubis Drive, Werac Drive, Manuelo Drive, Iluka Place and Glenvale Road. From the Jack Lundy Clarke collection.51 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate, RAAF S McDonald 1945, Circa 1945
The Volunteers Air Observers was formed in 1941 with the aim of observing aircraft flying over Australia. There were over 24000 civilians volunteering their services and as the military threat to Australia subsided they took on roles as coast and weather watching. This certificate was presented to Miss S. McDonald of Warrnambool.A common item presented to people who contributed to the defence of Australia while in a civilian role.Cream paper with aircraft and Union Jack flags at top with man and woman in between with Royal Australian Air Force insignia below. Pale blue surrounding dark cream columns framing the details on the certificate. One Years service stickers x 2 on bottom For King and Empire. Presented to Miss S McDonald by the Royal Australian Air Force Volunteers air Observers Corps. Signed by G jones Air Vice Marshal volunteer air observers corps,, miss s mcdonald warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Osboldstone & Co, Post WW2
Gold wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing. Coloured certificate with white border. King George photo with crown, Union Jack & Australian flags at top. South Africa, India & Australian State emblems around border & red seal bottom LHS. The Call to Arms 1940. Paying Tribute to Pte Frederick George Crosbie for Service in The World War 1939” Signed by: “Mayor & Town Clerk of Borough of Inglewood” On backing in black texta: “MRS J CROSBIE”certificate, shire, inglewood -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, D W Paterson Co Pty Ltd, 25.3.1919
Samuel Davies No 64187. Sam signed Attestation papers on 27.4.1918 age 19 years. The page is stamped at the top “passed Light Horse riding test, volunteered to serve in Eygpt”. Listed as joined on 10.6.1918 in 5th General Service Reinforcements, embarked for Eygpt 14.9.1918, disembarked 14.10.1918, allotted to A.A.S.C 30.10.1918, appointed Driver 1.12.1918, embark for Aust 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF. A.A.S.C. “Australian Army Service Corp” Sam had 3 older brothers already serving overseas, all came home. On 15.10.1940 Sam signed Mobilization Attestation papers in the CMF No V6868 in 6th Auxillary Horse Transport Coy AASC. His service in the CMF finished on 19.8.1942 then transferred to the 2nd AIF 20.8.1942 No VX101248 until discharge on 12.11.1945Coloured certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags at the top with 2 servicemen in front. Golden wattle around border & a docked ship at the bottom. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Certificate mounted with a green border.Printed on certificate: BOROUGH OF CLUNES FOR LIBERTY ANZACS FOR JUSTICE Presented to Pte S Davies Dated 25.3.19 Signed by Mayor & Town Clerk Bottom R: Red seal aasc, aif, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c.1939-45
Three Bendigo Brothers. William Francis Watts V59667 & VX138000. First enlisted in the 38th Bn on 17.7.1940, transferred to the 2nd AIF 2.4.1943 age 27 years, embarked from Darwin for New Britain with 16th Australian Infantry Bn on 24.12.1944, disembark Jacquinot Bay 30.12.1944, discharged from the AIF on 10.1.1946 in 16th Aust INF Bn. Ernest John Harold Watts VX62580 enlisted 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 with Aust Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 7.2.1942, discharged from the AIF 31.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in Aust Army Postal Unit. Charles Edward Watts VX58447 enlisted on 7.7.1941 age 31 years, embark for the Middle East 3.9.1941 with Australian Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 4.2.1942, hospital aboard ship, Cardiac Neurosis, discharged from the AIF on 6.7.1942. Both Ernest and Charles were Postal Workers pre enlistment..1) Photo black & white, copy of original, portrait of William Francis Watts VX138000. .2) Photo black & white, copy of original, 2 soldiers outside a hut re Ernest John Harold WATTS (Jack) VX62580 & Charles Edward WATTS VX58447.photography-photographs, military history -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harrington, The Storey Dance Orchestra, (estimated); 1937/38
The Storey Dance Orchestra was formed in the 1920s by Arthur Storey, playing voilin & banjo, sister Rita-saxaphone,Jean and brothers Bob and Ben. Later, their mother, also Jean, an accomplished pianist and supporter of the orchestra, filled the pianist role after Jean left home to further her career. The car in the photograph was paid for with orchestra earnings. Their music involvement enabled a large family to sustain the farm during the 1920s and 1930s. World-War-Two intervened, this saw the Storey Orchestra disperse, Bob joined Jean in Melbourne, where they continued their musical careers. Ben joined the war effort, leaving Arthur on the farm. Con Taylor played on with a local Dance Band.The photograph tells of the important part that music played in the social structure of families and the wider community, and provided another means of income in the depression years of the 1930s.B&W print of the Storey-Dance-Orchestra, 1937/38, Ben Storey-banjo, Jean Storey-piano, Bob Storey-saxaphone-clarinet, Con Taylor-saxaphone, Keith Baker-trumpet, Jack Proctor-drums. The car,a Ford Rego.No Vic 21695 Noneclothing, musical instruments, storey, men women, dance orchestra, 1937 38, motor vehicles -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag - Pre-Federation Ensign Flag, c. 1880
The flag was donated by Mrs A. M. Mitchell Craigwood Convalescent Hospital Como WA "This flag was made by my Grandmother, Elizabeth Nicholls nee Tallack. It was used as a decoration to welcome Lord Hopeton (Hopetown) to Sandford sometime previous to 1883, when he was still a Viscount. I can't remember his name. No doubt Mr H.K. Kahan is no doubt quite correct in these dates and could find no record of the earlier visit. My mother Phillippa was a young girl at the time and sang at the concert in his honor "Will ye no come back again". It must have been before 1883 because in that year at the age of 18 she married. After the concert he asked that the young lady and her mother be presented. Next day he came to afternoon tea. A great honor in those days". Phillippa Tallack Nicholls was born 1865, Sandford, and married in 1883 to Patrick Maguire. (Digger Pioneer Index 1836 to 1888). There was a Royal Visit in 1881 by the Duke of Clarence and the Duke of York and their party to the district and this appears to be the visit that Mrs Mitchell is referring to. In 2005, Casterton and District Historical Society Inc. donated the flag to the Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection for the citizens of Casterton.Five 5-pointed stars forming the constellation of the Southern Cross on a field of royal blue. Four strips of red cloth edged in white form a Union Jack design in the upper left corner. Mounted on white cotton backing, under perspex in timber frame.flag, ensign, pre-federation -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car), Kodak
Photo shows a Wireless Patrol crew examining a body in the Northcote tip: L to R Bill Woods (Driver) Late O/C CIB, Wireless Operator - Jack Joughin, Patrolman - Vin Mankin and Patrol Leader - S/C Fowles, circa 1937.transport; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; woods, bill; joughin, jack; mankin, vin; fowles, henry alfred -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO TAFE COLLEGE FITTING AND MACHINERY DEPARTMENT 1970
Copy of photo: staff of fitting and machining department, Bendigo TAFE College 1970. Back row : Ian Grenfell, Jack McPhail, Neil Botten, Brian Frewin, Keith Harris. Front row: Alex Reid, Terry Evans, Alan Thompson, Roger Booth.bendigo, institutions, tafe college, tafe, technical and further education, fitting and machining, 1970, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: LETTER JAN SAMPSON SCOTT
Photocopied letter from Jan Sampson Scott, PO Box 5196 Mail Centre, Townsville. Re Jack Oxnam, 'who was born 91 years ago, and where his mother taught' and requesting anniversary booklets. Letter dated 7 October 1998.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, oxnam, golden square primary school, sampson scott -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS Bunnings sausage sizzle, Ann Gibson, 19 Sep 2015
PMHPS members at work at the Bunnings sausage sizzle 19 September 2015. .01 - Jack Bolt .02 - Jim Power .03 - Sue Leong .04 - Sue Leong and customer .05 - Suzy Milburn .06 - Anne Marie Richardson .07 - Fiona McConnellrecreation, social activities, bunnings, sue leong, suzy milburn, jack bolt, jim power -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JACK EMMETT COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH DOWN TO THE BEACH COWES
JACK EMMETT COLLECTION colour photograph 'Down to the beach Cowes 'mounted on cardboard - rear shows rubber stamp -'A.J. Murray commercial photographer -photo shop Cowes .'Won by (Miss ?) Ramage Ladies Table Tennis 'Bay View' Cowes Jan 1933'A.J. Murray commercial photographephotograph, landscape, cowes, 'a.j. murray commercial photographer -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS OF STEART FAMILY
.1 COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF MARY ELIZABETH FORD NEE STEART .2 LETTER FROM RONALD JAMES DAVIDSON, GRANDSON OFSAMUEL JAMES FORD AND MARY ELIZABETH FORD NEE STEART, SON OF SARA JANE DAVIDSON NEE FORD AND DUNCAN JACK DAVIDSONUNDER PHOTOGRAPH: MARY ELIZABETH FORD NEE STEART DIED 21ST NOVEMBER 1969 AGE 87 YEARSmary elizabeth ford nee steart, samuel james ford, steart family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Discharge, 4/10/1945 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town, served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3.Certificate of Discharge of Sgt. Jack Eric Town.Served in AIF 12 Jun 1940 to 4 Oct 1945, 2/11 Aust. Field Regiment. With World War 2 Nominal roll Service Record 2002. Photo at NP4139. Medals at NA4714.1-3town, jack eric, australian imperial forces, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, McDonnell Family children, c1925
Black and white photograph of some of the McDonnell family children and their friends. Left to right back - Jack, Cecil Hill, ? Belamy, Ken, Mollie|Front - Mary Marson, Eileen, ? Belamy, Leo, Betty McDonald, ?, ?, Jean, Margaret and Archie in c1925 Original on CD ROMmcdonnell, jack, ken, mollie, eileen, margaret, leo, jean, archie, hill, cecil, marson, mary, mcdonald, betty, belamy ? -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 17th April 1919
On 17th April 1919 a stock train travelling north crashed head-on with a goods train coming in the opposite direction. The driver thought he had been given the all-clear to proceed into Sunbury and it was only when the train was approaching the Macedon Street bridge that he saw the red light and it was too late. The accident caused damage to rolling stack and disruption on the Bendigo and Maryborough lines. The train coming from Bendigo smashed onto the platform at Sunbury. The driver of the stock train was thrown under the van and suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. The fireman was thrown clear of the tracks. A local Sunbury doctor treated them before they were taken by a casualty train to hospital. A crew from Melbourne came to Sunbury to repair the damage. The track was cleared by that afternoon.This rail crash is one of a number that have happened in and near Sunbury over the years.A black and white photograph with a cream border, of a goods train smash at a railway siding. The carriages have 'jack-knifed'. Four men are on the tracks looking at the damage while a number of onlookers are surveying the damage from a footbridge. There are boxes of rabbit carcasses in crates stacked in the foreground.rail crashes, sunbury -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000
Colour photograph Jack Whadcoat sign builder and Ann Guy Project Officer from the East Gippsland Arts and Recreation Access Group at the launch if signage and wheelchair access track at Lake Bunga Foreshore funded by Coast Action Coastcare. Lakes Entrance Victoriaenvironment, volunteering -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1992
Black and white photograph Bruce and Jean Hitchens, Noel and Brenda Albury, Jack and Ivy Shaw, Bob West, Pauline Rigby, Lyn Harrison, Harold Harwood, Alf Cam, Marisa Milito. at the final meeting for the year of the Garden Club Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, function -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 4, Carolyn Dean, 6/08/2006 12:00:00 AM
Set of four colour photographs of the trams in the depot building, taken by Carolyn Dean, 6/8/2006. .1 - 661 and 27 on 2 and 3 roads .2 - 14 on 4 road, on jacks .3 - 40 on 4 road, pending lining .4 - dittoOn rear of all photos "6.08.06" and " Photo Carolyn Dean"btm, depot, restoration, tram 661, tram 27, tram 14, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1935
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 12 at Lake Weeroona, 1935, with the destination of Golden Square. No other details known. Date from Wal's caption in the album. trams, tramways, lake weeroona, bendigo, tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 6/06/1953 12:00:00 AM
Yields information the appearance of the Lydiard St North area near Mair St in the 1950's.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 41 and 35, in Lydiard St, near railway station 1956. Photographer unknown. Not Wal's hand writing on rear of photograph. Between Mair St and the railway station. See image i2 for rear of photograph.Written on rear in blue ink - "Outside Ballarat West Railway Station Lydiard St"trams, tramways, lydiard st north, mair st, tram 41, tram 35 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing, "Newcastle Tramways 1938", 1938
Blue print drawings titled ""Newcastle Tramways 1938" printed on two sheets showing the track layout for the Newcastle Tramways in 1938 Has depot layouts, railway crossings, street names and major waterways. From the Wal Jack Collection. No details of made them.wal jack, newcastle, track layout -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1950
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Bendigo Birney No. 30 leaving North Bendigo terminus, crossing Thunder St with the level crossing in the foreground. Photo c1950. On rear in ink "SEC B"trams, tramways, bendigo, birney, north bendigo, level crossings, tram 30 -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1970
A Wilson Jack Kramer Superrally tennis racquet, enamel painted in black and gold. Butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip by Moody. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Plastic, Paint, Ribbon, Adhesive tapetennis -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Certificate, F Petterd Boy Scouts, Circa 1926
Christ Church Warrnambool was one of the first hosts of the scouting movement in Warrnambool and in 1909 a bivouac was held in the church grounds under Scoutmaster Jones. It became a boys club in 1920 but the scouts were reformed in 1926, the date of this certificate. F Petterd is the name on the certificate.A record from one of the earliest times of the scout movement in Warrnambool. Rectangular light card certificate coloured in orange and blue. Scout motto “Be prepared” in top centre of certificate Depicts two boys, one holding Union Jack flag, the other offering a hand to person in water. Advertisement for Scout supplies in blue ink, on the reverse. Certificate register No 29058 on top left corner. F Petterd 1st Warrnamboolwarrnambool, f petterd, scouting in warrnambool -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac Football Club, Premiers 1923
Lake Bolac Football Club, Premiers 1923. Lake Bolac 6.4 defeated Willaura 5.7 in the Willaura Plains Football League Back L-R: RM Graham, (Splinter) Taggart, Leo O'Rorke, A Graham, J Borthwick (coach) , Bill Green, Bill Murray, Alec McMaster, JT Murray. Centre L-R: Peter Murray, Jack Cameron, Les Gale, Tom Austin, G Veale, Lou Park, Eddie Gale. Front L-R: RJ Walker, Jack Peters, Ernie Brown, Norman Kinnersley, Vic Peters.lake football club, premiers, austin, borthwick, brown, cameron, gale, graham, green, kinnersley, mcmaster, murray, park, peters, o'rorke, taggart, veale, walker, 1923 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, P.W.M.U Cookery Book, 1962
This copy was used by Jean Ralston (nee Cameron) of Orbost. She was married to Jack Ralston. John Gavin Ralston was born 26 July 1914 at Eden, N.S.W. and came to Orbost in the early 1920's, with his parents and siblings. They lived at the corner of Tennyson and Salisbury Streets. Jack was educated at Orbost Higher Elementary School before being apprenticed to William Ross at the Snowy River Mail as a lino-type operator. He married Jean Cameron. After WW11 when he served overseas in the islands) He resumed his trade at the Snowy River Mail until 1949 when began J.G.& J.M. Ralston, Seed & Produce Merchants. Jack Ralston was very involved in the Orbost sporting community, the Presbyterian Church and the Orbost Municipal Band. He also served in the Orbost sub-branch of the R.S.L. He died on April 15 1967. (ref. Margaret Smith O.D.H.S. Newsletter) This item reflects community affiliation with the Presbyterian Church as well as being a popular domestic reference item for many households. A cardboard covered spiral bound recipe book with a colourful cover - photographs of prepared food. Above the photos is the title, "P.W.M.U. Cookery Book" in black print.front cover: Jean Ralston handwritten in blue pen Inside back several recipes have been handwritten.cookery recipes book-cookery p.w.m.u. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Black lace evening dress, 1930s
Doris Mercy Willmott was born in May 1896 in Stamford Hill, London, the eldest of three daughters of Albert and Minnie Willmott. The family lived in various parts of north London until the beginning of the First World War, when they moved to Redhill in Surrey. It was in Redhill that Doris met her future husband, Frederick John (Jack) Bennett. Jack had met Eric Mercy, a cousin of Minnie’s, in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and visited the Wilmotts with him whilst on leave from France. Although Jack Bennett returned to Melbourne in March 1919, he and Doris continued to correspond and they were engaged in March 1923. She came to Melbourne on her own, and was married in the Congregational Church in Canterbury on 23 December 1923. By 1931 Doris and Jack and their three sons - John Willmott, Winfield Robert Curtis and Peter Reginald Dane - moved to 21 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn but moved back to his father’s home, Therapia, 2 (now 6) Hepburn Street, Auburn, shortly before his father’s death. In 1937, the Bennett family moved back to the United Kingdom, spending the war years in Uxbridge and Torquay. The family returned to Melbourne in October 1946, after the deaths of Doris’ parents. The family lived at 12 Stanhope Grove, Camberwell and 51 The Ridge, Canterbury before Jack died in February 1952. After this Doris moved to 12 Stanley Grove, Canterbury, her home until c. 1970 when she moved to 25 Corhampton Road, North Balwyn. She died in May 1980 in Princeton Nursing Home, 3 Bellett Street, Camberwell. (Adapted from notes provided by Sue Barnett, the donor).The collection of evening clothes owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett, of which this item is one, date from the 1930s and may have been purchased in Australia or in the United Kingdom. Each of the items, apart from the evening dress, which has a few minor tears in the lace, is of fine quality and evidences Doris Bennett’s love of glamour and style. While the evening dress and the mantilla are of the same fabric, the two capes might have been worn with the dress as alternative fashion accessories. None of the items has a maker’s mark, however each displays evidence of fine dressmaking skills. It is however probable that the two fitted capes were commercially made.Long black lace, floor-length evening dress extending to a short train at the back. The dress has a belt at the waist that is joined by two white metal clasps studded with diamentes. With the dress there is also a matching lace square (2017.00921) that might have been used as a mantilla or as a shawl. The dress was owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett (nee Willmott) [1896-1980], and donated to the Society by her grandaughter. women's clothing, evening wear, evening dresses, doris bennett (nee wilmott) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Evening Wear, Black Lace Shawl, circa 1930s, 1930s
Doris Mercy Willmott was born in May 1896 in Stamford Hill, London, the eldest of three daughters of Albert and Minnie Willmott. The family lived in various parts of north London until the beginning of the First World War, when they moved to Redhill in Surrey. It was in Redhill that Doris met her future husband, Frederick John (Jack) Bennett. Jack had met Eric Mercy, a cousin of Minnie’s, in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and visited the Wilmotts with him whilst on leave from France. Although Jack Bennett returned to Melbourne in March 1919, he and Doris continued to correspond and they were engaged in March 1923. She came to Melbourne on her own, and was married in the Congregational Church in Canterbury on 23 December 1923. By 1931 Doris and Jack and their three sons - John Willmott, Winfield Robert Curtis and Peter Reginald Dane - moved to 21 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn but moved back to his father’s home, Therapia, 2 (now 6) Hepburn Street, Auburn, shortly before his father’s death. In 1937, the Bennett family moved back to the United Kingdom, spending the war years in Uxbridge and Torquay. The family returned to Melbourne in October 1946, after the deaths of Doris’ parents. The family lived at 12 Stanhope Grove, Camberwell and 51 The Ridge, Canterbury before Jack died in February 1952. After this Doris moved to 12 Stanley Grove, Canterbury, her home until c. 1970 when she moved to 25 Corhampton Road, North Balwyn. She died in May 1980 in Princeton Nursing Home, 3 Bellett Street, Camberwell. (Adapted from notes provided by Sue Barnett, the donor).The collection of evening clothes owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett, of which this item is one, date from the 1930s and may have been purchased in Australia or in the United Kingdom. Each of the items, apart from the evening dress, which has a few minor tears in the lace, is of fine quality and evidences Doris Bennett’s love of glamour and style. While the evening dress and the mantilla are of the same fabric, the two capes might have been worn with the dress as alternative fashion accessories. None of the items has a maker’s mark, however each displays evidence of fine dressmaking skills. It is however probable that the two fitted capes were commercially made.With the black lace evening dress (2917.0093.1) there is also a matching lace square with long lace ties (2017.0093.2) that might have been used as a mantilla or as a shawl. The outfit was owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett (nee Willmott) [1896-1980], and donated to the Society by her grandaughter. women's clothing, evening wear, shawls, lace, doris bennet (nee willmott) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Evening Wear, Black and Silver Sequin Capelet, 1930s
Doris Mercy Willmott was born in May 1896 in Stamford Hill, London, the eldest of three daughters of Albert and Minnie Willmott. The family lived in various parts of north London until the beginning of the First World War, when they moved to Redhill in Surrey. It was in Redhill that Doris met her future husband, Frederick John (Jack) Bennett. Jack had met Eric Mercy, a cousin of Minnie’s, in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) and visited the Wilmotts with him whilst on leave from France. Although Jack Bennett returned to Melbourne in March 1919, he and Doris continued to correspond and they were engaged in March 1923. She came to Melbourne on her own, and was married in the Congregational Church in Canterbury on 23 December 1923. By 1931 Doris and Jack and their three sons - John Willmott, Winfield Robert Curtis and Peter Reginald Dane - moved to 21 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn but moved back to his father’s home, Therapia, 2 (now 6) Hepburn Street, Auburn, shortly before his father’s death. In 1937, the Bennett family moved back to the United Kingdom, spending the war years in Uxbridge and Torquay. The family returned to Melbourne in October 1946, after the deaths of Doris’ parents. The family lived at 12 Stanhope Grove, Camberwell and 51 The Ridge, Canterbury before Jack died in February 1952. After this Doris moved to 12 Stanley Grove, Canterbury, her home until c. 1970 when she moved to 25 Corhampton Road, North Balwyn. She died in May 1980 in Princeton Nursing Home, 3 Bellett Street, Camberwell. (Adapted from notes provided by Sue Barnett, the donor).The collection of evening clothes owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett, of which this item is one, date from the 1930s and may have been purchased in Australia or in the United Kingdom. Each of the items, apart from the evening dress, which has a few minor tears in the lace, is of fine quality and evidences Doris Bennett’s love of glamour and style. While the evening dress and the mantilla are of the same fabric, the two capes might have been worn with the dress as alternative fashion accessories. None of the items has a maker’s mark, however each displays evidence of fine dressmaking skills. It is however probable that the two fitted capes were commercially made.Black silk chiffon or georgette fitted evening cape,let entirely covered in silver metal rectangles and black sequins. The cape gives the appearance of being joined at the front, however it is made in one piece. The cape has open scalloped sections bordering the lower band of silver metal rectangles. The cape was owned and worn by Doris Mercy Bennett (nee Willmott) [1896-1980], and donated to the Society by her grandaughter. evening wear, capelets, doris bennett (nee wilmott), women's clothing