The clock would have been sold by William Bennett of Bridge Street, Ballarat, under his name.Timber drop case wall clock. The movement it by Ansonia Clock Company of New York United States of America, and the case is most probably of European origin.william bennett, clocks, horology, ansonia, watchmaker

The grave of Keith William Bennett (died 19/03/2009), St Helena CemeterySt Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, keith william bennett

William Joseph Bennett, born at Linton in 1865, was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. He died in 136 and is buried in Linton cemetery.Sepia portrait of a gentleman with light beard, wearing jacket with flower in lapel.william joseph bennett, surman collection

William Bennett (Corporal) served in the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Rangers 2nd Battalion Ballarat, Clunes detachment, he won marksmanship awards in 1867, 1968, 1869, 1871. .1 Black and white photograph of William Bennett in army uniform, sabre in left hand, walking stick in right. .2 Black and white photograph of R K Paul, seated.1 On reverse; J R Tanner Clunes, William Bennett .2 R K Paul March 12th 1865 , to his sincere friend W Bennettwilliam bennett, r k paull, j r tanner photographer

The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' "THE OLD COLONISTS' HALL. The foundation-stone of the building to be erected by the Old Identities’ Association, in Lydiard street, was next laid with the usual ceremonies. This was immediately adjoining the foundation-stone of the Mining Exchange building. Mr J. Graham presented Mr Murray with a silver trowel, bearing the following inscription:—“ Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. Presented to J. P. Murray, Esq., president of the Old Colonists’ Association, on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of their new hall, Ballarat, 21st June, 1887.” Mr Graham said he thought the pioneers of such a city were quite right in erecting a building that would be a home for them while they lived, and a memorial of them when they were no more. Mr J. Fraser, secretary, read the followin'- report:— “Mr Chairman, ladies, and gentlemen,—The bottle about to be deposited under this foundation contains documents in which are written particulars of the founding of the Old Colonists' Association at Ballarat; its financial and numerical position at the present time, the names of its officers and committee of management for the current term: a complete list of the names of its members, a copy of the rules and regulations of the association: copies of The Star, Evening Star, Courier, and Ballarat Advertiser newspapers, programme of to-day's proceedings as far as they relate to the laying of the foundation-stone, together with a brief summary of the aims and objects of this philanthropic institution. That the nature of these objects are considered worthy of encouragement and support is amply proved when we see on the Association's roll of membership the names of so many of our most prominent citizens and public men, "and from the fact that the Government of the colony have recognised the just claim of the old colonists'of Ballarat to be placed in possession of this valuable and central site, upon which to erect a building that will, be a credit to them and an ornament to the city, and which will enable them to still further extend the sphere of their benevolence and usefulness iu this district. The following is a copy of the signed and sealed memorial document:—*The foundation-stone of the hall of the Old Colonists’ Association of Ballarat; was laid on Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Jubilee Day,- Tuesday, 21st June, 1887, by John Paul Murray, Esq., J.P., president of the association. Under the foundation stone is deposited a copy of the constitution and rules of the association, the names of the officers, and a complete list of the names of ail the members to date; also a copy each of The Star, Courier, Evening Post, and the Advertiser, local newspapers. At this date the association numbers 319 members—accumulated funds, £203 10s 3d. The land upon which the hall is to he erected was granted by the Government to the association for that, purpose. (Signed) John P. Murray, President; W. B. Perry, Samuel Delpratt, Vice-presidents; Daniel Fern, Treasurer; John Fraser, Secretary. Committee—J. W. Graham, J. W. Lee, James M'Merkin, Andrew Lister, James Ward. Trustees—J. W. Graham, Wm. Irwin, John M'Cafferty ” Mr Murray said he was proud to lay the foundation stone of this building. The association was started in I883, and he might say they were a purely philanthropic institution. They formed an association whose creed was to assist one another in every shape and form. They had now 319 members, and were daily increasing in number.-. They were very fairly off as regarded their financial position. With respect to the objects of the association, they were to form a bond of brotherhood among those whose past experience in commercial or in mining pursuits so intimately associated them with the early history of the goldfields; men, to whose indomitable energy and perseverance Ballarat and other mining centres in the colony were so largely indebted for their development and commercial prosperity. Some of whose names were also closely identified with the memorable and sanguinary struggle 'for freedom and constitutional liberty in 1883. Their object was, further, to gather together within one fold those who survive those stirring times, to meet occasionally in friendly and social intercourse; to relieve their brethren who were overtaken by sickness or affliction; to provide the shelter of a home for those Pioneers of the goldfields whom the reverses of fortune had deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years; to assist the widow and succor the orphan; to mutually cheer and support each other in their temporary troubles and vicissitudes as they journeyed onward to the grave; and lastly, to tender a tribute of respect to the memory of a departed brother, by following his remains to their final resting place. Such were some of the principal objects of the “ Old Colonists' Association.” It was an institution for the good of their fellow man, and he hoped it would be successful, he hoped that the young people who came after them would appreciate what the Old Colonists had left them. He hoped they would all assist in making the institution one that would he worthy of the place. He would hand a small donation to the secretary, and hoped others would do the same. (Cheers.) The secretary, amid cheering, announced that the cheque handed over by Mr Murray was for £2O. Archdeacon Julius, who was asked to speak, said nothing could have been more fitting than the laying of the foundation-stone of the Old Identities’ Association on the Queen's Jubilee. They were a link between the past of 50 years gone by and today. Many of them remembered well enough perhaps the time when it took a man five and twenty minutes to light his pipe with tinder and steel, and when the small boys went, up the chimneys to sweep them. (Laughter.) They were building something now that people would look upon in years to come, and speak of in connection with the Old Colonists, if the young men were' half as good as their fathers they would be uncommon good fellows, and he did not think they would be. (Laughter, and interjection.) ''An old fellow said it was very true, and he knew it. (Laughter.) The Old Identities would agree with him to a man. (Laughter.) If the young men walked in their steps Ballarat in another 50 years would be 50 percent, better than it was now. There was not a man there that wished that more strongly, than 'he’ did. The Old Identities were laying this stone on the jubilee day of Her Majesty, and there never sat on the throne a worthier or nobler Queen than she who held her jubilee that day. There was not a man present, whatever his views of government may be, who did not say “God bless our Queen.” (Cheers.) The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem and cheers for the Queen. (Ballarat Star, 23 June 1887)Silver trowel used during the laying of a foundation Stone for the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association building in Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, trowel, silver trowel, foundation stone, mrs j. murray, william bennett, j. fraser, john murray, w. lee, william irwin, john m'cafferty, john mccafferty

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Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 12 top left. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bennett was the oldest daughter of butcher W. G. Bennett and his wife Susan, nee Williams. She married William Todd in 1881, and they had a large family. Throughout her life she was involved in the community and church life of Linton and district.Sepia photograph of Elizabeth Bennett as a young girl, wearing mid-calf-length dress showing pantaloons underneath, and short long sleeved open jacket, standing with left hand holding onto side of wing chair, right arm by her side."Mrs W Todd nee Bennett Elizabeth Ann Bennett".elizabeth ann bennett, elizabeth (lizzie) todd, mrs william todd, surman collection, lizzie bennett

Elizabeth Bennett (b. 1858), married William Todd (b. 1855) in 1882 and they had nine children. They were actively involved in the Linton community, particularly with the Church of England, where Mrs. Todd was organist for many years. They celebrated their Golden Wedding at Linton in 1932, by which time they were living in Ballarat.Scanned/modified copy of a photograph of the Todd family, believed to have been taken in Ballarat around 1905/1906. Members of the family are identified by names and dates, which have been printed across the photo.todd family, elizabeth todd, elizabeth bennett, william todd snr., arthur (paddy) todd, john (jack) todd, william j. (billy) todd, milton todd, susie (lucy agnes) todd, charles (charlie) todd, violet todd, millicent todd, stella todd

AWARD WON FOR MARKSMANSHIP 1867,1867,1869,1870,,1871,1872AN AWARD FOR MARKSMANSHIP WON BY CORPORAL WILLIAM BENNETT OF THE CLUNES DETACHMENT 2ND BALLARAT VOLUNTEER RIFLES, AWARD PATCHES FOR 1868 TO 1872 MOUNTED AND FRAMED. ALSO HIS CORPORAL STRIPES. CLUNES DETACHMENT 2ND BALLARAT VOL. RIFLES. CORPORAL, W. BENNET 1845-1927.local history, 2nd ballarat volunteer rifles, william bennett

Photocopy 'Men of the Creeks' by R.V. Cottingham about early settlers in Nunawading, Boroondara, Bulleen and Mulgrave. 'Men of the Creeks' by R.V. Cottingham about early settlers in Nunawadinggardiners creek, damper creek, koonung creek, scotchman's creek, bushy creek, mullum mullum creek, dandenong creek, schwerkolt, johann august, bennett, george, william, wrighte, arundel, mcintyre, (mrs), duncan, o'leary, d, cleary, patrick

document - memo from green one penny stamp at foot of receipt from William Jones Runnymede Flour Mills Elmore 2.2.1887 to Messrs Bennett, Attenborough, Wilks & Connelly, regarding ' balance due to me re Beischer' and cost of transfer of land to date. Signed William Jones, per John Findlay .green one penny stamp at foot of receiptbusiness, legal, connelly, tatchell collection, connelly, tatchell collection, bennett, attenborough, wilks., william jones

Black and white copy of original photograph showing five men and a woman standing outside the Linton Butchery."Jack Nelson, Grace Bennett, W.G Bennett, Owen Brosner, W. Blamire, Dan Cornish."william garnsworthy bennett, w. g. bennett butcher's shop, jack nelson, grace bennett, owen brosner, william blamire, dan cornish

Amelia (Millie) Bennett was a daughter of Susan and William Garnsworthy Bennett. She married William Charles Allen in 1901.Black and white portrait of a middle aged woman wearing top with flowers at left lapel, and three strand pearl necklace, earrings."Mrs Allan Aunt Millie was Millie Bennett".millie (amelia) allan, millie (amelia) bennett

Wedding of George Garnsworthy Bennett (son of William Garnsworthy Bennett) and Ada Bersey in 1896 at Linton. (BDM registration #6102.)Sepia photograph of a large wedding group all in formal attire, the bride and groom seated, attendants and others standing beside and behind, two young boys kneeling at front of group.george garnsworthy bennett, g g bennett, ada bersey, weddings

Grace and Millie were daughters of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. Grace Bennett (1875-1960) married Neil Wishart in 1898. Millie Bennett (1872-1948) married William Charles Allen in 1901.Sepia photograph of two young ladies in long, long sleeved waisted summer gowns, one on left of photo standing behind lattice leaning on left arm, one on right seated with hands together on lap."Grace and Mill Miss Grace and Amelia Bennett".grace (louisa grace) bennett, amelia (millie) bennett, surman collection

"William John Leslie Bennetts". William enlisted as No. 4433 in the AIF on 7.7.1915 aged 24 years 5 months in the 14th Reinforcements, 6th Battalion. He embarked for Egypt on 28.1.1916 then for France on 29.3.1916. Appointed Acting Corporal on 3.8.1916. In hospital on 4.11.1916 with Trench feet, re-joined unit on 12.3.1917. Appointed Corporal 19.7.1917. Wounded in action 5.10.1917, GSW to the head. Re-joined unit 21.11.1917. Appointed Lance Sergeant 10.8.1918 then Sergeant soon after, Returned to Australia 1.9.1919 and discharged from the Army on 25.10.1919. During WW2 William enlists in the CMF as No. v362254 on 14.4.1942 and discharged on 8.6.1944 with the Rank of Sergeant. Sepia toned photograph of a soldier in Australian Army uniform. Sergeant stripes and two wound stripes visible. Photograph mounted in a dark brown folder. Photographic Studio name written on photograph.Handwritten in black on photograph: “JAWLEY BROS PF”william john leslie bennetts, bennetts collection, photograph

The oldest child of Susan and William Garnsworthy Bennett, Elizabeth Bennett was noted for her involvement in community and church activities. She was organist at St Paul's Church of England for many years. Elizabeth Bennett married William Todd (the younger, son of William Todd Snr and his wife Sarah, née Thompson) on New Year's Day in 1882, and they celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1932. Elizabeth and William Todd had at least nine children.Black and white copy of original photograph. Photograph is a head and shoulders portrait of a woman whose dark hair has a central parting and is drawn back from her face. She is not wearing a cap or hat. Her dress has a high collar, with lace and a brooch pinned at the throat. The bodice of the dress has pintucks, lace trimming and buttons. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Todd, née Elizabeth Bennett, 1858-1949.elizabeth todd née bennett

Stanley Bruce was an Australian politician and diplomat, who served as Prime Minister between 1923 and 1929, when he became the first Prime Minister to lose his seat at an election. Lizzie Bennett married William Todd at Linton on New Year's Day 1882, and the Todds celebrated their Golden Wedding at Linton in 1932.Letter of thanks dated 19th February 1932, from S. M. Bruce, Commonwealth Treasury, Canberra, F.C.T. to Mrs L. Todd 10 Raglan Street, Ballarat.Text: COMMONWEALTH TREASURY / CANBERRA, F.C.T. " On back of letter: "My mother like myself used to write to congratulate any one for a good job done. australia gave this man a rough handling which didn't please my mother so she wrote to him this is the reply".stanley bruce, elizabeth (lizzie) todd

Amelia (Millie) Bennett, born 1872 in Linton, was a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. In 1901 she married William Charles Allen.Black and white copy of original photograph showing a young woman standing in a garden, wearing a white blouse and a belted dark skirt and a large bow in the back of her hair.amelia (millie) bennett

Charles Henry Bennett, born at Linton in 1871, was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett and Susan Bennett née Williams. He married Frances Elizabeth Craze in 1911.Black and white copy of original studio photograph showing a man dressed in dark jacket and waistcoat with a fob chain and buttonhole. He is holding a bowler hat in one hand and resting the other on a fence rail."396 Charles"charles henry bennett

Timber drop case wall clock used at the Ballarat School of Mines.clocks, horology, ansonia, watchmaker, c. marks and co., ballarat school of mines

George Garnsworthy Bennett conducted his butcher shop in Sussex Street, Linton, from about 1896. It was separate from that of his father William Garnsworthy Bennett whose business was situated on the corner of Sussex and Clyde Streets.Sepia photograph of a man sitting in horsedrawn buggy outside G G Bennett's butcher shop in Sussex Street, Linton. Also shown is the bakery shopon back " Mr Geo. Bennett Snr".george garnsworthy (g g ) bennett, horsedrawn buggy, butcher's shop, bakery shop

G. G. Bennett was a son of William Garnsworthy Bennett. He married Ada Bersey in 1896, and they had three sons - Gordon, Harold and Stan. He established a butchery business in Linton, and was a member of numerous community organisations.Sepia photograph of George Bennett, full face, flower spray on suit jacket. Photograph mounted on fawn-coloured card, encased in textured-paper folder.george garnsworthy bennett, g. g. bennett

Grace Bennett (1875-1960), a daughter of William Garnsworthy Bennett and his wife Susan née Williams, married Neil Wishart in 1898. They had four children - Lydia, Neil, Millicent and William. Grace and Neil Wishart celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1948.Enlarged black and white copy of original photograph which has been mounted on white card. The photograph shows a young woman wearing a dress with a high neck and long sleeves, which has pintucking on the sleeves and bodice. The bodice also has appliqué decorations. The woman is seated on a cane chair and has a small child standing next to her. The child is holding a doll and is wearing a dress with smocking and a lace collar. She has a bow in her hair and is wearing button-up boots.grace wishart née grace bennett, lydia wishart